Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) moved towards the $92,000 level at the Wall Street open after US inflation data came in slightly below expectations, lifting broader risk sentiment.
Data from TradingView showed Bitcoin gaining around 1.5% following the release of the December 2025 Consumer Price Index figures.
The US Consumer Price Index rose 2.7% year on year, matching forecasts, while core inflation slowed to 2.6%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The all items index rose 2.7 percent for the 12 months ending December, the same increase as over the 12 months ending November.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said.
US equity markets reacted immediately, with the S&P 500 pushing to fresh all-time highs during the session.
Both headline and core CPI inflation were FLAT in December.
The Kobeissi Letter said.
The inflation print reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged at its next policy meeting later this month.
Market observers noted growing tension between the central bank and the White House over the pace of potential rate cuts.