Bitcoin slides to 3-month low as US inflation data hits risk appetite

Bitcoin fell as much as 3% to $72,695, its lowest in nearly three months, with Ether and XRP dropping over 5%, as US inflation data dampened risk appetite. The move reflects a broader risk-off shift in crypto markets, likely driven by expectations of tighter monetary policy. The exact trigger is US inflation figures, but the sustainability of the decline depends on subsequent macro data and Fed signals.

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