Bitcoin Slumps on US Inflation Data Failing to Spark Gains
Bitcoin's price slipped on Wednesday after U.S. inflation data failed to spark gains in the cryptocurrency.
The August inflation report showed a 0.1% increase from July, which was within expectations but still left investors uncertain about future interest rate hikes.
As a result, Bitcoin dropped by 2.7% on Wednesday, trading at around $24,500. The price has been volatile in recent days, with some predicting further declines due to the uncertainty surrounding inflation and interest rates.