🚨 CPI ALERT: CRITICAL US INFLATION UPDATE 🚨

Attention traders! The first major macro volatility catalyst of 2026 is here. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics is set to release the December 2025 CPI numbers this Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. 📊🔥

After a chaotic end to 2025—including a 43-day government shutdown that distorted previous data—this report is the "truth-teller" for the Fed’s next move.

🔍 CONSENSUS EXPECTATIONS

Headline CPI: Forecast at 2.7% (Steady YoY)

Core CPI: Forecast to edge up to 2.7% (from 2.6%)

Data Note: Watch for "shutdown noise." Economists warn that October's missing data is still causing statistical ripples in rental and goods pricing. ⚠️

💡 WHY THIS MATTERS FOR CRYPTO

The market is currently pricing in a split Fed. With inflation hovering near 2.7% and tariff effects starting to hit the supply chain, this print decides the "Pivot" narrative.

🟢 BULLISH CASE (CPI < 2.7%):

Confirms a "soft landing" despite the shutdown.

Increases odds for rate cuts in Q1/Q2.

Target: BTC rally back toward $93K+ and ETH strength. 🚀