Bitcoin News: Bitcoin Inflows to Binance Surge Ahead of March CPI Data, Analysts Divided on Market Signal

BTC reserves on Binance jump by over $1.8 billion in two weeks as traders brace for inflation print and macro shifts.Bitcoin (BTC) inflows to Binance have surged by more than 22,000 BTC, totaling $1.82 billion, over the past 12 days, according to CryptoQuant analyst Maarten Regterschot. The sharp increase in exchange reserves comes amid mounting macroeconomic uncertainty and the market’s anticipation of the March U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data set for release later today.At the time of publication, Bitcoin is trading at $82,474, up 8.8% in the past 24 hours, partly fueled by President Donald Trump’s 90-day tariff pause on all countries except China. Market participants are now keenly watching how the CPI data could impact risk sentiment and crypto valuations.“This shows a strong acceleration in BTC inflows to Binance. It’s likely that investors are actively moving funds due to macro uncertainty and before the CPI release,” Regterschot noted.Inflows: Bearish or Bullish?Traditionally, large BTC inflows to exchanges are interpreted as a sign of potential selling pressure, with traders preparing to exit positions during volatile events. However, Swyftx analyst Pav Hundal says that’s not always the case.“It is plausible that Binance is shifting assets into its hot wallets to meet heavy demand,” said Hundal. “The next few days are critical to understanding market appetite after Trump’s tariff climbdown.”Trump’s decision to maintain 125% tariffs on China while offering relief to other countries continues to drive a polarized macro backdrop. Crypto analyst Matthew Hyland predicted CPI will fall to around 2.5%, while others, including analyst Dyme, believe a lower-than-expected CPI reading will fuel another leg up in crypto prices.Still, FactSet consensus estimates expect a 0.1% month-over-month rise in consumer prices for March. A surprise in either direction could have significant short-term implications for both crypto and equity markets.Key Context: CPI and Market VolatilityOn March 12, the previous CPI print came in at 3.1%, beating expectations of 3.2%.A lower CPI reading today could ease Fed policy tightening concerns, possibly boosting Bitcoin and other risk assets.High BTC exchange reserves and macro instability continue to feed high volatility expectations in the near term.Stay tuned as inflation data drops and volatility takes center stage in crypto markets once again, according to Cointelegraph.