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US Inflation Hits New 4-Decade High of 7.5% in January

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for January released Thursday revealed prices have climbed 7.5% over the past year, the fastest pace since 1982. "The Hash" panel discusses the report and what this means for bitcoin as a potential hedge against inflation.

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US Inflation Hits New 4-Decade High of 7.5% in January

Bitcoin traders keep track of the inflation rate because some think of the cryptocurrency as an inflation hedge, and the Federal Reserve's expected response to economic conditions often dictates market direction.

Inflation will be in focus this week. (Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images)

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BofA Says Bitcoin Trades More as Risk Asset, Less as Inflation Hedge

The cryptocurrency’s volatility remains elevated relative to stock indices.

Bitcoin is seen more as a risk asset than an inflation hedge. (Sean Benesh/Unsplash)

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US Jobs Report Shows Gain of 467,000 in January, Exceeding Expectations

Bitcoin traded slightly lower after the report, as the number keeps pressure on Fed to tighten.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Range-Bound as Altcoins Underperform

Choppy trading conditions may reflect uncertainty among investors.

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Markets

Fed's Hawkish Pivot May Not Last, Bitcoin Analysts Say

The Fed might not act as decisively in tightening monetary policy if financial stability concerns start to outweigh the risk of fast inflation.

The Ethereum Eagle project (EGL) is an effort to provide a signaling mechanism for some of the network's key stakeholders.

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Bitcoin Worth $670M Leaves Centralized Exchanges After Hawkish Fed Comments

Most investors prefer to have direct custody of coins when they intend to hold them for a longer term.

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Bitcoin to Remain Choppy as 'Fed Put' Expires: Analysts

While the outlook for bitcoin is bearish, experts see a limited downside unless there is a significant slide in technology stocks.

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