Bitcoin Price Faces CPI Reckoning as Analysts Eye $81,300 Support

Bitcoin’s price is hovering near $82,400 on Monday afternoon as Wall Street delivers a mixed performance across major indexes. Investors remain decidedly cautious ahead of pivotal U.S. inflation data scheduled for release later this week, including the consumer price index (CPI) and producer price index (PPI). On Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, shortly after 2 p.m. Eastern time, bitcoin is trading 1.5% lower against the U.S. dollar. Bitcoin’s price has surrendered 3.5% over the past seven days, although it remains 6.7% higher than its Sept. 12 valuation.

Source: Bitcoin.com News