Bitcoin’s muted inflation response reveals market’s lingering immaturity

Bitcoin’s inflation response was muted on August 12, 2026, despite the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting a cool-down in July Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released the July Consumer Price Index (CPI) data yesterday, August 12, 2026, showing a welcome cool-down in inflation pressures.Bitcoin’s muted inflation response was notable, while gold prices climbed significantly on the news, reinforcing its traditional role as a safe-haven asset.H