Bitcoin's decline amid inflation concerns may signal increased market volatility and cautious monetary policy impacting broader economic stability.

US consumer spending rose 0.7% in May as CPI hit 4.2%, a three-year high. Here's what the inflation-spending paradox means for crypto and risk assets.

May 2026 core CPI undershot forecasts at 0.2% MoM, lifting short-term Treasuries and easing Fed rate hike expectations. Bitcoin stabilized near $61,400.