Bitcoin Falls to $82,827 Following Hotter-Than-Expected US Inflation Data
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Bitcoin price fell to $82,827 following the release of September US inflation data which exceeded expectations. Rising gasoline prices contributed to the higher inflation reading, putting downward pressure on the cryptocurrency.
The decline accompanied $729 million in net outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs over a two-day period, according to coinpaper.com. These flows included a $207.7 million withdrawal from the iShares Bitcoin Trust on October 7, 2026, while BLK shares closed at $1066.12 on October 13, 2026.
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Update: The cryptocurrency extended its decline to reach $81,653 (trading October 14, 2026), marking a 2.16% drop within a four-hour window. This further move lower was driven by a surge in long liquidations in the derivatives market.