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BitGo: Bitcoin's Reaction to CPI Data Has Strengthened Since 2020

  • —Bitcoin's reaction to CPI surprises has grown notably stronger since 2020
  • —The current interest rate regime amplifies the magnitude of BTC moves
  • —Macro traders increasingly use Bitcoin to express inflation and policy views
  • —BitGo says CPI reports are now key catalysts for Bitcoin traders
Why it matters: Bitcoin is increasingly tied to US macro data, making CPI prints a key driver of volatility for traders and holders.
Source: Coinfomania