Key Points Bitcoin, the world's premier cryptocurrency, faced challenges in sustaining its value, plunging below the $27,000 threshold on Friday. In the last 24 hours, its price largely oscillated around the $26,600 mark.  The recent depreciation is largely tied to the unveiling of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for September. This index rose by 0.4%, surpassing the projected 0.3%. ... Read More: Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Holds Steady at $26,500 Support – Are Bears Taking Control?