Bitcoin briefly surged past $112,000 today following a 3% inflation report that boosted investor sentiment toward digital assets. The flagship crypto asset climbed as traders interpreted the softer inflation data as supportive for risk assets amid ongoing monetary policy discussions.

Recent market activity shows Bitcoin’s heightened sensitivity to macroeconomic indicators, with traders on X highlighting how inflation signals influence crypto valuations. The Bureau of Labor Statistics data shapes investor expectations around Federal Reserve policy decisions.

Under President Trump’s administration, inflation reports carry added significance for crypto markets due to proposed crypto-friendly policies, including discussions around a national Bitcoin reserve that could amplify price reactions to economic data.