Cryptocurrency and metal markets are experiencing significant pre-market gains following better-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. Bitcoin has risen by 0.25% to $119,000, while Ethereum has surged 4% to $4,400. Other notable crypto movements include CRCL, which jumped 11.4% to 180, and COIN, up 2.4%. In the metals market, gold increased by 0.3% to $3,351, and silver rose by 0.6%. Aluminium and platinum also saw gains, rising 2% and 0.5%, respectively. The U.S. Dollar Index fell by 0.25% to 98.3, while the Nasdaq and VIX showed positive and negative movements, respectively, reflecting broader market optimism.