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Inflation at 3.8% signals potential 30% market crash, threatening Bitcoin and stocks.

Market News
20 May 2026
Bitcoin
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Bearish
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Capriole Investments warns that the current U.S. inflation rate of 3.8%, the highest since May 2023, historically precedes an average 30% market crash within 1 to 24 months. Past severe crashes like the 2000 dot-com bubble and 2008 financial crisis occurred under similar inflation conditions. This macroeconomic risk could spill over to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which have already faced pressure in 2026. The key factor is how long inflation remains elevated and the Federal Reserve's response, with potential significant impacts on risk assets if inflation persists.

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