Hot US CPI Wipes Out $200 Million in Crypto Bets
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A hotter-than-expected US CPI print of 0.4% triggered roughly $200 million in crypto liquidations as Bitcoin sold off. The inflation reading revived expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike, pressuring risk assets including digital tokens. The wipeout underscores how macro data now drives crypto positioning and leverage. Traders will watch upcoming Fed commentary and the next inflation release for direction.
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