Bitcoin consolidates near $78,000 as investors await key US inflation, Fed cues

Bitcoin traded near the $78,000 mark on Thursday as investors awaited key US inflation data and the Federal Reserve’s September 16 rate decision. The cryptocurrency remained range-bound amid macroeconomic uncertainty, while Ethereum and major altcoins also declined. Analysts said upcoming economic data and geopolitical tensions could determine the market’s next move.

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