Inflation in the US Accelerated to 2.9%: Bitcoin Reacted by Falling Below $114,000

On September 11, 2025, the US Department of Labor released inflation data for August. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) on an annual basis was 2.9%, the highest figure since January of this year.

The increase was noticeable compared to July, when the CPI remained at 2.7%, similar to June. Thus, the August increase of 0.2% confirmed the trend of accelerating inflation in the US economy.

The publication of statistics also affected the crypto market. The price of Bitcoin fell below $114,000, and at the time of writing, it was trading around $113,600. The daily drop was about 2.5%, with daily trading volumes at $14.9 billion.

Analysts note that the new data increases pressure on the Federal Reserve, which previously opted to lower the rate. At the same time, cryptocurrencies remain sensitive to inflation reports and monetary policy expectations.