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The drop in US Core CPI to 2.5%—a nearly five-year low—is a major "green light" signal for the crypto market. Because Bitcoin and other digital assets are highly sensitive to global liquidity and Federal Reserve policy, this cooling of inflation is being viewed as a fundamental catalyst for a price rebound.

Here is a breakdown of the specific impacts on the crypto market following the February 13, 2026 report:

1. Immediate Price Reaction

Crypto markets typically react within seconds of a CPI "miss" to the downside.

Bitcoin (BTC): After the report showed headline inflation at 2.4% (beating the 2.5% forecast), Bitcoin saw an immediate bounce, climbing toward the $69,000–$70,000 resistance zone.

Altcoins: High-beta assets like Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) outpaced the broader market, with some rising over 5% in the hours following the release as risk appetite returned.
2. Re-pricing the Fed’s Next Move

The biggest driver for crypto isn't the inflation number itself, but what it tells the Federal Reserve to do with interest rates.

Rate Cut Odds: Money markets have increased the probability of multiple rate cuts in 2026. Lower interest rates reduce the "opportunity cost" of holding non-yielding assets like Bitcoin compared to US

Liquidity Influx: As the Fed pivots from "higher for longer" to a more accommodative stance, traders expect cheaper capital to flow back into ETFs and spot markets.
3. The "Anti-Dollar" Trade

Bitcoin often trades in an inverse relationship with the US Dollar Index.

Weakening Dollar: The cooling CPI print put immediate downward pressure on the dollar.

Hedge against Debasement: As the dollar softens, Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a "digital gold" or a hedge against the eventual return of monetary easing (Quantitative Easing), which historically has been the primary fuel for crypto bull runs.
4. On-Chain Sentiment & Volatility

Despite the positive news, on-chain data suggests we aren't out of the woods regarding volatility:

Short Squeezes: The jump to $70,000 triggered a cluster of liquidations for traders who were "shorting" the market in anticipation of a hotter inflation print.

Exhausted Sellers: Analysts note that sell-side pressure from US-based investors (who drove prices down in early February) appears to be nearing exhaustion, setting a potential "local bottom."
Cryptocurrencies and Macroeconomic Impacts
Lower Core CPI Eases pressure on the Fed to stay "restrictive" Bullish
Falling Bond Yields Makes "risk-on" assets like ETH/SOL more attractive Bullish
A rising Dollar Index (USD) historically puts pressure on the BTC price. Bear market (currently showing a tendency to ease).
ETF Outflows Recent trend of exits needs to reverse for a new ATH Neutral/Caution
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