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Bitcoin traded lower into Friday’s U.S. session after stronger than expected inflation data pressured risk assets and strengthened demand for traditional safe havens. The move followed the January release of the U.S. Producer Price Index, which came in above forecasts and triggered a broad reaction across markets. Bitcoin slipped toward the mid $65K area during the initial response, extending intraday losses as traders reassessed the outlook for interest rates and liquidity conditions.
The data showed producer prices rising 0.5% month over month, above expectations of 0.3%, while core PPI increased 0.8% instead of the anticipated 0.3%. The hotter inflation print reinforced concerns that price pressures remain persistent, reducing the probability of near term Federal Reserve rate cuts. Market expectations for a March rate reduction dropped sharply following the release, increasing caution across risk sensitive assets including crypto.
At the same time, traditional safe havens moved higher. Gold climbed toward a one month high as investors rotated into assets historically viewed as hedges against inflation and macro uncertainty. The divergence highlighted bitcoin’s continued sensitivity to macroeconomic shocks despite its narrative as digital gold, with the cryptocurrency trading more in line with risk assets during the session.
Traders are also watching bitcoin’s monthly close closely. If current losses persist, the market could record a fifth consecutive month of declines, a pattern not seen since the 2018 cycle. Analysts note that holding the $65K region remains important for maintaining a higher low structure and preventing a deeper technical breakdown.
Across the broader crypto market, sentiment remains cautious. Ethereum and major altcoins continue to trade within relatively tight ranges as participants wait for clearer signals from macro conditions and monetary policy expectations. For now, bitcoin’s price action reflects a fragile balance between dip buying demand and persistent macro pressure.
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