Bitcoin's Price Reacts to Unexpected US Wholesale Price Drop - What's Next?
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Bitcoin's Price Reacts to Unexpected US Wholesale Price Drop - What's Next?

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Summary:

  • Bitcoin dropped 1.3% to $102,655 after April PPI showed a 0.5% decline in wholesale prices, contrary to expectations of a 0.2% increase

  • Core PPI edged down 0.1%, the first decline since April 2020, signaling potential easing of inflationary pressures

  • Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks could overshadow the data, with a hawkish tone potentially triggering a market shakeout

  • Investors await the May 30 release of the PCE index for further clarity on Fed policy changes

  • Analysts caution that Bitcoin might retest key support zones near $97,000 or even slip to $93,000

Bitcoin Dips on Weaker Than Expected US Wholesale Prices

Bitcoin experienced a slight decline, dropping 1.3% to $102,655, following the release of the April Producer Price Index (PPI) which showed a surprising 0.5% decline in wholesale prices. This was contrary to economists' expectations of a 0.2% increase. The Core PPI, excluding food, energy, and trade services, also edged down 0.1%, marking the first decline since April 2020.

Market Reaction and Analyst Insights

  • Ethereum slipped 2.2%, while Solana and Avalanche dropped 1.7% and 2.1%, respectively.
  • Meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu traded within tight ranges after Tuesday’s CPI data.

Aurélie Barthere, Principal Research Analyst at Nansen, noted that the PPI wasn't a significant catalyst for Bitcoin, especially given the market’s muted response to recent CPI data. However, all eyes are now on Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s remarks, which could overshadow the data.

What to Watch Next

  • Fed Chair Jerome Powell's remarks could influence market sentiment, with potential implications for Bitcoin and altcoins.
  • The May 30 release of the PCE index will provide further clarity on potential Fed policy changes.

Tracy Jin, COO of crypto exchange MEXC, warned that a hawkish tone from Powell could trigger a brief shakeout, particularly in overheated altcoins, and suggested Bitcoin might retest key support zones near $97,000 or even slip as low as $93,000.

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