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The financial world is watching closely as the latest US inflation data was released today. The Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, came in at 0.3% for the month, meeting expectations. The annual inflation rate was reported at 3.4%, slightly below the anticipated 3.6%.

Bitcoin (BTC), the world's leading cryptocurrency, is trading near $67,250 as the market awaits the release of crucial US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision. The CPI data is expected to shed light on the state of inflation, while the Fed's rate decision could significantly impact market sentiment.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a welcome surge as news broke of a potential $2 billion influx of funds. This significant investment comes amidst speculation of an upcoming interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, a development often seen as positive for riskier assets like cryptocurrencies.

Some top analysts on Wall Street are suggesting that the US Federal Reserve's potential shift in stance on inflation could serve as a catalyst for a significant surge in the cryptocurrency market, potentially amounting to trillions of dollars. This forecast is driven by the anticipation of about $6 trillion in sidelined capital returning to the market as the Fed eases its hawkish stance.

Following many days of precipitous declines, the price of bitcoin had a roughly two-fold boost following the Federal Reserve's decision not to raise interest rates, but it promptly declined again.

On Wednesday, investors sold out U.S.-based spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at the fastest rate possible, despite Jerome Powell, the head of the Federal Reserve (Fed), discounting the likelihood of a rate hike.