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CPI Watch: This number can destroy or make your week
So, the CPI is about to drop and, honestly, if you are not paying attention to this, you are floating blindly right now.
I - I understand inflation data seems like the most boring thing ever. But here’s the reality: this one number? It moves *everything*. And I mean everything. Stocks, crypto, your portfolio — all of it reacts to the CPI.
Here’s how it works: the CPI tells us if prices are rising or cooling down. When it comes in lower than expected, everyone relaxes. “Oh cool, inflation is slowing down, maybe the Fed won’t be so aggressive.” Bitcoin soars, altcoins follow, and suddenly we all feel like geniuses again.
But when the CPI comes in higher than expected? Man, it’s chaos. Markets panic because high inflation means the Fed will likely keep rates high, which will kill the appetite for risk. I’ve seen Bitcoin drop 5-10% in minutes on a bad CPI print. It’s brutal.
My personal move? I watch the occurrence more than the number itself. The first 15-30 minutes are pure madness — hunts, false moves, whales playing games. Sometimes, the smartest thing is just to sit on your hands until things get exciting.
If you’re holding, get ready. If you’re thinking about trading, wait for clarity. Because CPI days are not for the faint of heart — one number, and your whole week changes. Stay alert out there.