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CryptoMediumUpdated•Originally published 15 October 2026•Updated 15 October 2026•
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Crypto Market Cap Drops 3.7% Following US Inflation Data

Key Facts

1The total crypto market capitalization fell by 3.7% to $2.7 trillion within a 24-hour period.
2The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7% in September, moving further away from the Federal Reserve's 2.0% target.
3Bitcoin price dropped to $81,000 amid a sell-off that affected altcoins including Raydium and Starknet.

The total cryptocurrency market capitalization fell by 3.7% to $2.7 trillion within a 24-hour period. Invezz reported that Bitcoin dropped to the $81,000 level amid a broader sell-off that impacted altcoins including Raydium and Starknet.

The market decline followed the release of US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which rose 3.7% in September, moving further away from the Federal Reserve's 2.0% target. The stronger-than-expected inflation figures have fueled concerns that the central bank may maintain restrictive monetary policies for a longer duration.

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    Update: Major cryptocurrencies saw further declines led by XRP, Ether, and Solana, with these assets dropping more significantly than Bitcoin. This movement reflects a continued broad-based exit from riskier assets amid the current economic pressures.