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BreakingCrypto

Bitcoin Drops Below $82,000 Following Hotter-Than-Expected US Inflation Data

First Detected: Oct 15, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last Update: 4 minutes ago
1 update

Event Summary

Bitcoin's price dropped below the $82,000 level on October 15 following the release of higher-than-expected U.S. inflation data. September's Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.7% year-over-year, while core CPI increased by 2.6%. This data revived expectations for interest rate hikes, increasing selling pressure and pushing the price down further from its previous $84,000 threshold.

Timeline

Latest developmentabout 7 hours ago

Bitcoin Slides Below $81,000 as Crypto Liquidations Approach $1 Billion

Bitcoin fell below the $82,000 level as September's 3.7% CPI print fueled expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain elevated interest rates to combat sticky inflation.

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Key facts

  • Bitcoin price fell below the $82,000 level following the release of higher-than-expected US inflation data.
  • September CPI rose 3.7% year over year, while core CPI increased 2.6%.
  • Bitcoin price dropped below the $82,000 level, a deeper decline compared to the previous $84,000 threshold.
  • Release of September US inflation data, with CPI rising 3.7% year-over-year and core CPI increasing 2.6%.
  • Revived bets on interest rate hikes due to hotter-than-expected inflation data, increasing selling pressure.

Price Impact

Since event start
BTC-0.74%