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For August, the median forecast of 18 analysts sees core CPI rising 0.32%, keeping the 12-month rate steady at 3.1%. Estimates range from a low of 0.26% to a high of 0.36%. Meanwhile, the median headline CPI estimate is +0.36%, which would lift the annual rate to 2.9%, up from 2.3% in April.

The U.S. inflation rate is at 2.7% YoY, with today’s CPI release expected to rise to 2.9%. While the Federal Reserve continues to target a 2.0% inflation rate, achieving that looks increasingly difficult with another rate cut likely at the upcoming FOMC meeting. Still, inflation has cooled sharply from its 2022 peak, leaving today’s report as a crucial signal for markets and Bitcoin.

The U.S. will release CPI and Core CPI data today at 8:30 AM ET, with expectations at 2.9% and 3.1% respectively. This release carries extra weight as the economy is flashing signs of strain — payrolls were revised down by a record 911,000 jobs, unemployment has risen to 4.3%, and wholesale inflation (PPI) cooled well below forecasts.

Together, these point to slowing growth and consumer pressure, leaving CPI as the key factor that will guide the Federal Reserve’s next move. If CPI comes in above expectations, the Fed is likely to stay cautious with just a 25bps cut; an in-line reading confirms a 25bps September cut as the base case, but if CPI falls below expectations, it could trigger a 50bps cut this month and set the stage for multiple cuts this year, the most bullish outcome for Bitcoin and altcoins.

Bitcoin’s current price action is following a familiar script. In the last three CPI releases, BTC rallied ahead of the data, only to dump immediately after the numbers dropped. Now, with today’s CPI release just hours away, the same setup is playing out again. BTC has already rallied in anticipation, raising fears that another post-CPI sell-off could be next.

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report drops today at 8:30 AM ET, and traders are bracing for impact.

Expectations are set at 2.9%:

• If CPI < 2.9% → Bitcoin and altcoins could surge sharply.
• If CPI = 2.9% → A correction is likely, since last month’s CPI stood at 2.7%.
• If CPI > 2.9% → Markets may face heavy pressure.

Adding fuel to the suspense, yesterday’s PPI data came in much lower than expected, sparking hope of a possible 50 bps rate cut this month.

The next few hours will decide whether Bitcoin rides higher—or takes another hit.

Us CPI Data Will Be Released Today at 8:30 AM ET.