Data Analysis
The release
Released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on 10 April 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT. The Consumer Price Index came in at 0.9% for March 2026, against 0.3% in February 2026. Consumer prices are rising faster than before.
It arrived at the same moment as Core Consumer Price Index and Core Inflation Rate, so the reaction measured on this page belongs to all of them together.
How Bitcoin moved
Bitcoin was at $72,175.58 when the figure came out. Fifteen minutes later it was 0.19% higher, and an hour later 0.17% higher. Its high-to-low range in the hour after was 0.58% of its price, against 0.43% in the hour before.
Measured by Clometrix
Bitcoin's volatility ratio was 2.49x, against 4.28x for a typical CPI release since 2021. Its volume ratio was 2.55x, against a typical 6.92x. That is a muted reaction by this release's own standard. Both compare the quarter hour of the release with an ordinary quarter hour that same day, where 1.00x is no change: volatility is how far the price ranged, volume how much traded.
What made it matter
Since 2021, CPI releases in the two weeks before a Fed decision have moved Bitcoin more than those at other times: a median volatility ratio of 4.75x across 28, against 3.99x across 42. This one was not within two weeks of a Fed decision. Its own ratio of 2.49x compares with 3.99x for those, so it moved the price less than its circumstances would suggest.
Its record
Across 70 CPI releases since 2021, Bitcoin's median volatility ratio is 4.28x.
What it means
Bitcoin registered a muted reaction to the March 2026 CPI release that printed 0.9 percent. Volume rose only 2.55x against the event's typical 6.92x.
The print arrived 18 days before the Federal Reserve's 29 April 2026 decision, outside the two-week window that has historically produced larger Bitcoin moves. Releases in that window have shown a median volatility ratio of 4.75x, while those further away have averaged 3.99x.
Price action remained contained. Bitcoin moved 0.19 percent higher in the first fifteen minutes and 0.17 percent higher after one hour. Its high-to-low range expanded only to 0.58 percent of spot from 0.43 percent in the prior hour. The release coincided with the Core CPI and Core Inflation prints, yet the combined data still produced below-average volatility. Traders reviewing the record may observe that CPI releases have driven a median 4.28x volatility ratio since 2021.
About Consumer Price Index
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the monthly change in prices paid by U.S. consumers. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) calculates the CPI as a weighted average of prices for a basket of goods and services representative of aggregate U.S. consumer spending. The CPI is one of the most popular measures of inflation and deflation. The index is published monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Disclaimer
The data analysis, forecasted results and projections provided herein are based on historical price action and market trends. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, these predictions are speculative and should not be considered a guarantee of future performance. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve significant risk, and you should conduct your own research and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. We do not assume any liability for any losses that may result from reliance on this information.
BTC-USDT
Bitcoin
Open
71,836.96Close
72,898.4224h Change
1061.46 (1.46%)24h High
73,434.0024h Low
71,426.1524h Volume
17,467 BTCUS Consumer Price Index
Bureau of Labor Statistics
10th April, 2026, 8:30AM Timezone: America/New York
Chart Data from Binance
Observations
| Time | Open | High | Low | Close | Change | Amplitude | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute | |||||||
| Before | 72047.28 | 72239.69 | 72012.72 | 72174.77 | 0.18% | 0.31% | 68 BTC |
| During | 72175.58 | 72420.16 | 72042.92 | 72358.43 | 0.25% | 0.52% | 161 BTC |
| 5 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 72124.99 | 72239.69 | 72007.50 | 72174.77 | 0.07% | 0.32% | 97 BTC |
| During | 72175.58 | 72458.00 | 72042.92 | 72335.37 | 0.22% | 0.57% | 225 BTC |
| 10 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 72177.79 | 72316.87 | 72007.50 | 72174.77 | 0.00% | 0.43% | 150 BTC |
| During | 72175.58 | 72458.00 | 72042.92 | 72285.91 | 0.15% | 0.57% | 275 BTC |
| 15 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 72094.80 | 72316.87 | 72007.50 | 72174.77 | 0.11% | 0.43% | 185 BTC |
| During | 72175.58 | 72458.00 | 72042.92 | 72315.35 | 0.19% | 0.57% | 334 BTC |
| 30 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 72127.59 | 72316.87 | 72007.50 | 72174.77 | 0.07% | 0.43% | 272 BTC |
| During | 72175.58 | 72458.00 | 72042.92 | 72258.68 | 0.12% | 0.57% | 462 BTC |
| 1 Hour | |||||||
| Before | 72214.38 | 72316.87 | 72007.50 | 72174.77 | -0.05% | 0.43% | 475 BTC |
| During | 72175.58 | 72458.00 | 72042.92 | 72296.51 | 0.17% | 0.57% | 631 BTC |
| 2 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 71730.82 | 72316.87 | 71722.68 | 72174.77 | 0.62% | 0.82% | 849 BTC |
| During | 72175.58 | 73073.26 | 71899.51 | 72969.98 | 1.09% | 1.61% | 2,536 BTC |
| 4 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 71643.27 | 72316.87 | 71500.00 | 72174.77 | 0.74% | 1.13% | 1,424 BTC |
| During | 72175.58 | 73289.96 | 71899.51 | 72768.87 | 0.82% | 1.90% | 5,196 BTC |
| 6 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 71964.01 | 72316.87 | 71426.15 | 72174.77 | 0.29% | 1.23% | 2,745 BTC |
| During | 72175.58 | 73289.96 | 71899.51 | 72983.07 | 1.11% | 1.90% | 6,345 BTC |
| 8 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 71836.96 | 72387.00 | 71426.15 | 71643.27 | -0.27% | 1.33% | 4,857 BTC |
| During | 71643.27 | 73289.96 | 71500.00 | 72768.87 | 1.55% | 2.44% | 6,620 BTC |
| 12 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 71836.96 | 72387.00 | 71426.15 | 72174.77 | 0.47% | 1.33% | 6,281 BTC |
| During | 72175.58 | 73434.00 | 71899.51 | 72898.42 | 0.99% | 2.09% | 11,186 BTC |
