US CPI Data – The Main Catalyst Today
US September CPI is released at 08:30 ET
Expected: Headline YoY rises to 3.6–3.7% (from 3.4%), Core CPI around 2.5%.
This is the last inflation print before the Fed meeting on October 28.
→ Hotter-than-expected number could push $BTC
C toward $80–81k.
→ Cooler print could trigger a rebound toward $85k+.
Volatility is expected to be high around the release.
2. Price & Sentiment
Bitcoin is holding in the $83,000–$83,500 range after bouncing from $81k.
Ethereum is trading around $2,500.
Heavy liquidations ($700M+) yesterday, but short positions are now getting squeezed on the rebound.
Fear & Greed Index sits in neutral-to-greed territory (around 56–59).
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