Bitcoin Price Experiences Significant Drop Ahead of US Inflation Data

Cryptocurrency Market Under Pressure

The cryptocurrency market came under significant pressure on December 16, 2025, as evidenced by the decline in Bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum (ETH), BNB, and Solana (SOL). According to data from Coinmarketcap at 12:00 WIB, BTC dropped by 4.44% in the previous 24 hours to US$ 85,595, down from its peak of US$ 89,945.

Weekly Performance Analysis

Looking at the weekly performance, BTC's price decrease was 4.79%, having reached a high of US$ 94,350 earlier in the week. Although there was a slight recovery later in the day, with BTC trading at US$ 87,243 at 19:03 WIB, it still represented a 2.51% decrease over 24 hours and 3.48% weekly decline.

Market Reaction to Upcoming Economic Data

The drop in Bitcoin's price appears to be linked to the upcoming release of US inflation data. Investors are cautious as this data could influence future monetary policy decisions, potentially affecting the broader financial markets, including cryptocurrencies. The current market dynamics suggest that traders are preemptively adjusting their positions in anticipation of the inflation report.