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Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains, with markets moving to price in multiple rate hikes

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CoinDesk

What happened

Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, but the yearly pace of 2.4% was in line and the slowest rate since early 2021.

Key facts

  • Core CPI rose a faster-than-forecast 0.3% in August, but the yearly pace of 2.4% was in line and the slowest rate since early 2021.
  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:04:12 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Live updates: Bitcoin gives up early gains, with markets moving to price in multiple rate hikes

  2. Rising yields, oil prices leave bitcoin vulnerable ahead of U.S. inflation report

  3. Bitcoin Rises as Markets Digest Inflation Data Ahead of Fed Rate Decision

  4. Bitcoin Price Spikes, Shrugs off Hot US Inflation Data

  5. Bitcoin Price Spikes Near $80K as CPI Matches Forecasts

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