Bitcoin Dips as Inflation Surge Sparks Market Volatility

Bitcoin Dips as Inflation Surge Sparks Market Volatility
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Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally was abruptly halted as stronger-than-expected US wholesale inflation data triggered a market sell-off. The cryptocurrency dropped over 4% as investors reassessed the likelihood of interest rate cuts. The sudden reversal highlights Bitcoin’s sensitivity to macroeconomic indicators.

  • Bitcoin fell 4.3% immediately after July's US wholesale inflation data showed the largest annual increase since 2021
  • The cryptocurrency had just set a new record high of $124,515 before the inflation-triggered selloff
  • The market reaction demonstrates Bitcoin's growing correlation with traditional financial indicators like inflation and interest rate expectations
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