The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) for April exceeded expectations, with the year-over-year unadjusted CPI reaching 3.8%, the highest since May 2023, surpassing the anticipated 3.7%. The core CPI also rose to 2.8%, exceeding the forecast of 2.7%. Meanwhile, the monthly CPI fell to 0.6%, aligning with market predictions, while the core monthly rate increased to 0.4%, above the expected 0.3%. Following the CPI announcement, Bitcoin's price strengthened, reducing its 24-hour decline from 0.79% to 0.23%, and is currently trading at $80,950. In contrast, major U.S. stock index futures fell, with Dow futures down 0.12%, Nasdaq futures dropping 0.99%, and S&P 500 futures declining 0.47% ahead of the trading session.