Data Analysis
The release
Released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on 10 June 2026 at 8:30 AM EDT. The Consumer Price Index came in at 0.5% for May 2026, against 0.6% in April 2026. Consumer prices are still rising, but more slowly 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 $61,168.00 when the figure came out. Fifteen minutes later it was 0.85% higher, and an hour later 0.63% higher. Its high-to-low range in the hour after was 1.32% of its price, against 0.53% in the hour before.
Measured by Clometrix
Bitcoin's volatility ratio was 3.53x, against 4.28x for a typical CPI release since 2021. Its volume ratio was 6.17x, against a typical 6.92x. That is about what this release usually does. 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 came out 7 days before the Federal Reserve's 17 June rate decision. Its own ratio of 3.53x compares with 4.75x 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 posted a contained move after the May CPI release of 0.5 percent. The high-to-low range reached 1.32 percent in that hour compared with 0.53 percent beforehand, producing a volatility ratio of 3.53 times the day's typical quarter-hour level.
This reading arrived seven days before the June Federal Reserve decision, a period that has delivered a median volatility ratio of 4.75 times across prior CPI releases since 2021. The actual ratio fell short of that benchmark even though the print coincided with the core CPI and core inflation figures. Volume expanded 6.17 times against the usual 6.92 times multiplier for the event, confirming the overall response stayed within ordinary bounds for the data series.
The full record since 2021 shows a median volatility ratio of 4.28 times across seventy CPI releases. Releases clustered before policy meetings have tended to generate larger swings than those at other times, yet this instance demonstrated that proximity alone does not guarantee an outsized reaction when the figures align closely with recent trends.
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
61,852.80Close
61,884.0024h Change
31.20 (0.05%)24h High
62,857.9924h Low
60,755.0024h Volume
16,086 BTCUS Consumer Price Index
Bureau of Labor Statistics
10th June, 2026, 8:30AM Timezone: America/New York
Chart Data from Binance
Observations
| Time | Open | High | Low | Close | Change | Amplitude | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute | |||||||
| Before | 61124.00 | 61175.65 | 61122.98 | 61167.99 | 0.07% | 0.09% | 9 BTC |
| During | 61168.00 | 61678.00 | 61141.17 | 61521.90 | 0.58% | 0.87% | 329 BTC |
| 5 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 61059.66 | 61175.65 | 61059.66 | 61167.99 | 0.18% | 0.19% | 25 BTC |
| During | 61168.00 | 61950.00 | 61141.17 | 61667.13 | 0.81% | 1.31% | 594 BTC |
| 10 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 61084.00 | 61175.65 | 61047.03 | 61167.99 | 0.14% | 0.21% | 76 BTC |
| During | 61168.00 | 61950.00 | 61141.17 | 61706.00 | 0.87% | 1.31% | 739 BTC |
| 15 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 61189.99 | 61245.99 | 61047.03 | 61167.99 | -0.04% | 0.32% | 152 BTC |
| During | 61168.00 | 61950.00 | 61141.17 | 61685.99 | 0.84% | 1.31% | 803 BTC |
| 30 Minutes | |||||||
| Before | 61034.04 | 61245.99 | 60960.00 | 61167.99 | 0.22% | 0.47% | 317 BTC |
| During | 61168.00 | 61950.00 | 61141.17 | 61564.01 | 0.64% | 1.31% | 1,023 BTC |
| 1 Hour | |||||||
| Before | 60966.06 | 61245.99 | 60922.77 | 61167.99 | 0.33% | 0.53% | 588 BTC |
| During | 61168.00 | 61950.00 | 61141.17 | 61553.79 | 0.63% | 1.31% | 1,271 BTC |
| 2 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 61335.70 | 61456.00 | 60867.19 | 61167.99 | -0.27% | 0.96% | 1,283 BTC |
| During | 61168.00 | 62446.00 | 61141.17 | 62052.76 | 1.43% | 2.09% | 2,636 BTC |
| 4 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 61537.99 | 61607.56 | 60755.00 | 61167.99 | -0.60% | 1.38% | 2,777 BTC |
| During | 61168.00 | 62857.99 | 61141.17 | 62284.00 | 1.79% | 2.73% | 4,850 BTC |
| 6 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 61351.99 | 61813.34 | 60755.00 | 61167.99 | -0.30% | 1.71% | 4,312 BTC |
| During | 61168.00 | 62857.99 | 61141.17 | 62016.00 | 1.37% | 2.73% | 6,296 BTC |
| 8 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 61852.80 | 61974.70 | 61080.00 | 61537.99 | -0.51% | 1.44% | 4,052 BTC |
| During | 61537.99 | 62857.99 | 60755.00 | 62284.00 | 1.20% | 3.35% | 7,628 BTC |
| 12 Hours | |||||||
| Before | 61852.80 | 61974.70 | 60755.00 | 61167.99 | -1.12% | 1.97% | 6,829 BTC |
| During | 61168.00 | 62857.99 | 61104.24 | 61884.00 | 1.16% | 2.79% | 9,257 BTC |
