Bitcoin Surges Past $72,000 as U.S. Inflation Misses Wall Street Forecasts

U.S. headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March rose 3.3% year-over-year, falling below the median Wall Street forecast of 3.4%. Bitcoin (BTC) responded immediately, climbing above $72,300. Core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, printed at 2.6% annually versus the 2.7% consensus. The softer-than-expected readings sent a clear signal through risk markets.