2026-01-07 10:01:26

Eurozone's year-on-year inflation rate closed December at 2.0%, exactly as expected. The previous month was at 2.1%, so we see a slight slowdown.

These numbers are key to understanding the upcoming moves of the ECB. Controlled inflation leaves more room for interest rate decisions, which directly impacts the crypto markets.

Investors are watching how these data shape monetary strategy. Less inflationary pressure means the central bank will have more flexibility, which can influence risk asset appetite, including Bitcoin and altcoins.

This confirmation of forecasts also stabilizes short-term volatility. Markets hate surprises, and there were none here.

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GateUser-c802f0e8

· 01-10 06:21

2.0%？Meeting expectations to this extent is actually a bit boring... But this is actually good news for the crypto circle, BCE's hands are free again.

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ForkMonger

· 01-10 06:14

so predictable lol... ecb telegraphs everything & the market just rolls over. inflation hits 2.0 exactly? nah, that's not stability, that's just governance theater masquerading as competence. meanwhile altcoin degens already pricing in the "flexibility" narrative before the ink even dries. classic.

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ProbablyNothing

· 01-07 10:30

Uh... 2.0% sounds a bit too stable, is it really going to go so smoothly? I always feel there's a trick behind it. --- Unless the biggest surprise is that nothing unexpected happened, this time we really avoided a crash, and the crypto market can finally breathe a sigh of relief. --- Wait, if inflation is under control, does that mean we need to cut interest rates? Are our current rally genuine or just a scam? --- Brothers, don’t just focus on the percentage; the key is how the BCE moves, that will determine Bitcoin’s next move. --- A soul-searching question... do you really believe that data perfectly matches expectations? --- Good stability is nice, but with the market so calm for so long, I actually feel more anxious, as if a dip is coming.

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CryptoGoldmine

· 01-07 10:30

The 2.0% inflation data is appropriate, and the ECB's rate cut window has opened. Its impact on mining yields should not be underestimated.

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BrokenDAO

· 01-07 10:09

As expected, if the data meets expectations, does that mean the market is stable? I've seen this logic in how many DAO governance votes... The issue with BCE's "flexibility" is, frankly, still dependent on political games. No surprise doesn't mean there are no traps.

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LiquidatedTwice

· 01-07 10:05

2% is 2%, nothing more to say, the crypto world still cares too much about appearances --- Is bce going to flood the market again? Now this is going to be interesting --- Stable expectations are the biggest positive, the time to buy the dip has arrived --- I knew it would be like this all along, the question is when will altcoins start to move --- Another data release with no surprises, so boring

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HalfBuddhaMoney

· 01-07 10:03

Eurozone inflation at 2.0%, in line with expectations, no issues this time. But we need to see how the ECB will act next, as this directly affects the flow of funds in the crypto world.

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MerkleMaid

· 01-07 10:03

bce didn't cause any trouble this time, and the market can finally breathe a sigh of relief... The 2.0% inflation data, to put it simply, indicates stability, which is actually beneficial for cryptocurrencies. Looking forward to the future trend.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-07 10:01

2% inflation has stabilized, now the BCE has room to act, which is good for the crypto market. ngl, not having a black swan event actually helps the market stay steady, but it depends on how interest rates move next. The Eurozone data this time isn't too bad; Bitcoin should benefit from this wave of gains. Wait, will the market really follow the script... I always feel something's off. With 2% achieved, it now depends on how the central bank will loosen policy; it's time to scoop up the bottom positions.

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