Bitcoin Misses Mark on Inflation Data Reveal
Bitcoin's price failed to respond positively to the release of US inflation data, which was higher than expected. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 7% in May, surpassing the predicted 6.5% increase. As a result, investors were anticipating a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market.
However, Bitcoin's price remained relatively stable, hovering around $31,000. This lack of response from the largest cryptocurrency was unexpected, especially considering its strong correlation with inflation data in the past. Some experts have attributed this to the current market sentiment and overall economic uncertainty.