Bitcoin plunges to $78,704 amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions and accelerating wholesale inflation. Analysts warn of Federal Reserve tightening.

Inflation rose to a three-year high in April, according to this morning's Consumer Price Index report.

U.S. PPI surged well above forecasts in April, reviving concerns that rising oil prices and Iran-related supply risks may feed another inflation wave.

April's Producer Price Index surged 1.4% MoM, nearly triple expectations, pushing rate hike odds to 39% and dragging Bitcoin below $80K.

Bitcoin plunges to $78,704 amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions and accelerating wholesale inflation. Analysts warn of Federal Reserve tightening.

Crypto markets weakened as inflation fears hit risk assets, triggering long liquidations, negative derivatives flows and renewed pressure on altcoins.

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Bitcoin slips under $78,000 as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions spark a $700 million crypto liquidation event.