Bitcoin falls below $82,000 amid higher-than-expected core CPI prompting renewed focus on potential Federal Reserve rate hike in October

According to The Block, Bitcoin fell below $82,000 following the release of September’s core inflation data, which exceeded analysts’ forecasts. The report notes that the hotter reading has revived concerns among market participants about the possibility of a Federal Reserve interest rate increase in October. Analysts are reportedly evaluating updated price targets in light of the CPI outcome and its broader implications for monetary policy expectations.