Bitcoin Price Fluctuates Following US Consumer Price Index Release

According to CryptoPotato, Bitcoin's price experienced fluctuations of several hundred dollars after the US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers for February 2024. The actual numbers were slightly higher than predicted, but the overall trend indicates that inflation rates are calming. The general expectations for the core CPI forecasted a 0.3% increase compared to the previous month. However, the actual difference was just 0.1% (3.7% against 3.8%). The previous month's increase for the metric that excludes more volatile sectors like food and energy was 3.9%. The total CPI for February 2024 compared to February last year was at 3.2% – slightly higher than the 3.1% anticipated. Approximately a year ago, the US CPI announcements brought enhanced volatility to the crypto market. However, that hasn't been the case for the past several months. The trend remains the same for now, with Bitcoin's price going down by 0.5% before recovering all losses and returning to $72,000. It is worth noting that the primary cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high yesterday at just shy of $73,000.