The crypto market reacted positively to the January 13 U.S. inflation report, as fresh data eased fears of rising prices. The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 came in at 2.7% year-over-year, matching expectations and remaining unchanged from November, according to CNBC. On a monthly basis, inflation increased by 0.3%, reflecting stable but still elevated price pressure.
While inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target, it is not accelerating, which markets view as a supportive sign. CPI data plays a key role in shaping future Fed decisions, including whether interest rates are cut, held, or adjusted.
Reacting to the report, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social, calling the inflation numbers “great” and urging the Federal Reserve to cut rates meaningfully.
Crypto Market Reaction
Following the CPI release, the crypto market saw strong upward momentum. Bitcoin
$BTC surged above $96,000 for the first time in two months and continues to trade comfortably above $95,000. Ethereum
$ETH also reached a two-month high near $3,340, signaling renewed strength among major assets.
Liquidations Fuel the Rally
The sudden price jump caught many traders off guard. Data from CoinGlass shows that crypto liquidations surged 211% in the last 24 hours, totaling $688 million. Shorts accounted for the majority at $595 million, while long liquidations stood at $93 million.
Bitcoin led liquidations with $294.7 million, mostly from short positions. In total, 126,235 traders were liquidated, with the largest single loss being a $12.9 million ETH/USDT position on Binance.
Heavy short liquidations often add fuel to bullish momentum but can also increase volatility, especially for smaller altcoins and meme coins.
ETF Inflows Strengthen Confidence
Investor confidence was further supported by strong inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs. These products recorded a net inflow of $753.8 million, the highest since October 7, 2025. Fidelity led with $351.4 million, according to Farside data.
Spot Ethereum ETFs also saw healthy demand, posting $130 million in net inflows, led by BlackRock’s $53.3 million purchase.
What Comes Next?
Looking ahead, the market’s next major drivers will be the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and developments surrounding U.S.–Iran geopolitical tensions. Both factors could significantly influence market sentiment and price direction in the near term.
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