US September CPI Rises 3.7% as Crypto Long Liquidations Top $873M

US September CPI rose 0.6% month over month and 3.7% year over year, with gasoline up 9.1%. Crypto liquidations totaled about $948 million in 24 hours, including $873 million in longs and $74.94 million in shorts. BTC liquidation clusters sit near $82,800 to $83,500 and $84,000 to $85,000, with support around $80,000. Focus turns to whether inflation stays persistent and how the Fed responds.