#CPIWatch (Consumer Price Index) is the primary tool used to track inflation. It measures the change in prices paid by consumers for a representative basket of goods and services
Strategic Importance
The Balancing Act: If the CPI comes in higher than expected, it suggests inflation is "sticky," which could delay the interest rate cuts many crypto investors are hoping for.
Purchasing Power: High CPI readings indicate a decrease in the purchasing power of the dollar, often making hard assets like Gold and Bitcoin more attractive.
Forecasting 2026: Market participants are using current CPI trends to project economic conditions into 2026, coinciding with major events like the vesting cliffs we discussed earlier.
