Bitcoin Faces a CPI Test at $75,000—But Inflation Relief Alone May Not Be Enough

By Isaac • November 9, 2026 11:23 pm •

Bitcoin is heading into Tuesday’s U.S. inflation report in a position that leaves little room for a disappointing surprise.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency was trading around $74,750 early Tuesday, after briefly moving above $75,000 overnight. That keeps Bitcoin close to the $73,000-$74,000 support zone analysts have identified as the line between an orderly pullback and a more aggressive wave of selling.

CoinDesk reports that economists expect the October consumer price index to rise 0.3% from September, while core CPI—excluding food and energy—is expected to increase 0.2%. Those estimates would represent a slowdown from September’s 0.6% headline increase and 0.3% core increase.

This report will be unusual. The Bureau of Labor Statistics will not publish an October