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Bitcoin Price Drops After US Inflation Data Raises Rate Hike Concerns

(1 hour ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Bitcoin declined in price following the release of hotter-than-expected US inflation data. The data has increased market expectations that the Federal Reserve may pursue a larger interest rate hike. The broader crypto market also saw downward pressure in response to the macroeconomic news.

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