The Block · 2026-10-14 16:36 UTC

THE BLOCK: Bitcoin came under selling pressure Wednesday after September's inflation report showed core consumer prices rising more than expected, renewing concerns about the Fed's interest rate outlook. $BTC fell below $82,000, down more than 2%, while $ETH, $XRP and $WSOL each dropped nearly 3.5%. Analysts say persistent underlying inflation could keep interest rates elevated for longer, putting pressure on bitcoin and other risk assets through higher Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar.

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