The cryptocurrency market is currently experiencing a notable downturn. Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, briefly reclaimed the $122,000 mark yesterday, coming extremely close to setting a new all-time high.
However, the asset faced resistance and underwent a correction, dropping back to the $118,000 price level. This pullback is part of broader market activity, as the global cryptocurrency market cap has decreased by 1.87% over the past 24 hours, now sitting at $3.97 trillion.
Other major cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Binance Coin, have also seen declines, reflecting a market-wide adjustment. Analysts attribute the dip to a combination of profit-taking by investors, ahead of CPI Report, and market volatility, which are putting pressure on the overall crypto ecosystem.
Why Is The Crypto Market Falling?
The recent drop in the cryptocurrency market is likely tied to the upcoming release of the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, expected later today, August 12, 2025. Similarly, the US stock market also saw losses on Monday, August 11, 2025. Investors are closely watching the CPI report for insights into the Federal Reserve’s approach to US economic policy.
Experts cited by CNBC anticipate a 0.2% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) month-over-month and a 2.8% increase year-over-year, reflecting a moderate inflation trend. Additionally, Core CPI—an important measure that excludes the more volatile categories of food, energy, and tobacco—is projected to rise 0.3% month-over-month and 3.1% annually.
The upcoming CPI data could significantly impact the cryptocurrency market. Higher-than-expected CPI figures may trigger further market corrections and push the Federal Reserve toward a more hawkish stance at its next meeting. This data release comes just ahead of the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting on Aug. 21, which is expected to shape decisions for the September meeting.
Experts, including Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup, predict a 25 basis point interest rate cut in September, with the CME FedWatch tool assigning an 84.4% probability to this scenario. Such a rate cut could attract higher inflows into the cryptocurrency market. However, if the Federal Reserve remains cautious about economic growth, it might choose to keep interest rates steady in September, potentially causing further cryptocurrency price declines.
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