May CPI ran hot on energy and cooler underneath, lifting majors on Thursday, though ether and the large alts are still down 6% to 8% over seven days.

Bitcoin fell below $62K and the Nasdaq dropped 3% as investors pull back ahead of the May CPI report expected at 4.2%. Fear and Greed Index hits 10.

US CPI hit 4.2% in May 2026, the highest since April 2023, as energy prices surged over 23%. Here's what it means for crypto and Bitcoin investors.