FameEX Hot Topics | Institutional Investors Return to Crypto as CPI Fears Fade

Cryptocurrency markets have mounted a strong recovery following a period of volatility spurred by U.S. inflation data, with institutional flows returning to bolster major assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, though reflecting certain tariff-induced price pressures, contained no significant upside surprises—easing investor concerns and allowing risk-sensitive assets to resume their upward momentum. As confidence grows, attention is increasingly turning toward altcoins, which have begun to outperform in anticipation of expanded ETF offerings and more favorable regulatory developments.

Institutional participation has markedly intensified, with Bitcoin ETFs recording five consecutive days of net inflows—their strongest streak in weeks. Ethereum, not to be overshadowed, registered its largest single-day inflow in over two weeks this past Friday. Analysts point to shifting dynamics at the regulatory level, including the appointment of digital asset advocate Paul Atkins to an advisory role at the SEC, as a signal that further crypto financial products are likely on the horizon.

This regulatory optimism is fueling a powerful rally in altcoins. The Altcoin Season Index recently climbed to 72, indicating that a majority of major alternative tokens are outperforming Bitcoin over an extended period. Simultaneously, the total market capitalization of altcoins reached $1.73 trillion, a 90-day high. Many traders and quantitative firms suggest that a decisive breakout in Bitcoin toward the $120,000 mark could initiate a large-scale rotation of capital into higher-risk, higher-reward altcoin investments. Such a shift would likely be compounded by retail FOMO (fear of missing out) and increasing institutional appetite for diversified crypto exposure.

Despite these encouraging signs, the overall recovery remains measured. Bitcoin’s climb from its September lows near $107,000 has been steady but not yet parabolic. Broader macroeconomic uncertainties—including the timing and extent of Federal Reserve rate cuts, persistent inflationary trends, and mixed labor market data—continue to loom over the risk-asset landscape. Until more clarity emerges on monetary policy and regulatory fronts, the crypto market may experience a phase of consolidation, building a stronger foundation for its next sustained upward movement.

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