US inflation data just landed: CPI came in at 2.7%, right on the money with economist forecasts. This matters more than you think if you're holding crypto. When inflation numbers hit expectations, it typically signals the Fed's policy path might stay steady—or it could hint at rate decisions that reshape market liquidity. Lower-than-feared inflation sometimes fuels risk appetite, which historically benefits alternative assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. Keep an eye on what happens with Fed commentary next.