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BTC U.S. PPI inflation data triggers crypto market reaction: Bitcoin falls to US$77,000
Today's cryptocurrency news shows that the digital asset market has experienced significant fluctuations as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announced that wholesale prices rose 5.4% year-on-year in August, higher than expectations of 5.3%, and higher than 4.8% in July. The official data will be released at 8:30 am EST on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
According to real-time market data from CoinGecko, Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell to US$77,085.60 after the data was released. As of writing, traders are closely monitoring August consumer price index (CPI) data, which will be released later on September 11, 2026.
What drives the response of U.S. PPI inflation to the crypto market?
According to the BLS report, the core PPI inflation rate (according to a market comment published by Kobeissi Letter on Platform X) climbed to 4.6%, the highest level since June 2026. 
Indicators July 2026 August 2026 forecast headline PPI (year-on-year) 4.8% 5.4% 5.3% Core PPI (year-on-year)~ 4.2% 4.6%-Overall and core data for July have also been revised upward, fueling concerns about wholesale inflation and the possibility of a Fed rate hike before next week's policy meeting.
How does Bitcoin prices respond to wholesale inflation data?
Bitcoin prices respond very quickly to PPI data. CoinGecko's market analysis noted that "Bitcoin fell 2% amid inflation concerns and geopolitical tensions," and that BTC fell 1.8% in the past 24 hours and 5.4% in the past seven days. As the hot PPI data raises the possibility of tightening policies, expectations in the crypto market for a Fed rate hike have become the core of short-term sentiment.
What are the prospects for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates?
The September 2026 meeting of the Federal Reserve is scheduled to be held from September 15 to 16. The benchmark interest rate has remained in the range of 3.5%-3.75% since December 2025. According to MartiniGuy's Twitter message, U.S. CPI data for September 2026 is expected to show that the overall inflation rate will be 3.4%, and the core inflation rate will be 2.4%. 
If the CPI data is higher than expected, it could strengthen the case for raising interest rates; if the data is lower, it could calm the market after today's PPI-driven sell-off.
Expert Opinion
In broader cryptocurrency news, market analysts believe that if continued wholesale inflation is transmitted to consumer prices, it may put pressure on risky assets, including Bitcoin, in the short term. Analysts pointed out that the Fed's interest rate hike could reduce liquidity available for speculative assets, although some also pointed out that Bitcoin has previously been decoupled from short-term interest rate expectations. Next week's interest rate decision could be a key catalyst for the trend of the cryptocurrency market this month.
Disclaimer : This article is for reference only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency prices fluctuate violently and may move significantly in any direction. Readers should conduct independent research before making any investment decisions.
