Key Insights:
- Ethereum, Cardano, and Pi Coin prices did not change significantly because traders were waiting on CPI inflation and the outcome of regulatory decisions in the United States.
- The next CPI and PPI reports will be very significant in identifying the inflationary trends and will influence the interest rate policy of the Federal Reserve.
- The CLARITY Act draft will potentially result in updated classes of digital assets and redesign the regulation of the crypto markets in the United States.
The cryptocurrency market has followed a consistent path before the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on January 13. Ethereum, Cardano, and Pi Coin prices showed tight swings, and this is an indication that investors are not risking their money pending the release of important economic and regulatory news.
Ethereum dropped to approximately 3,112 following a slight rise in the last day. Although net outflows of spot Ethereum ETFs issued were more than $93 million , the asset still had not fallen beneath the critical threshold of 3000. The market analysts follow the 3,150-3,200 resistance area that may open the way to go to $3,500 in case it is broken.
Cardano Tests Recovery Zone Despite Signs of Stabilization
The price of Cardano was maintained over the level of $0.39, which means there could be a stabilization stage. A breakout above $0.40 can indicate that it can go to $0.45 and even $0.50, assuming that momentum will back up the further increase. But a drop to below $0.38 would cast doubt on its prospects of short-term recovery.
After a short consolidation, the Pi Coin was trading at $0.20. The growing use of the application and the recent network upgrades have enhanced trust in its extended use. In case the market mood changes to a more positive stance, the token can even increase to the $0.22 to $0.25 region.
U.S. CPI Report and PPI Data Prepare the Market Direction.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics will publish the CPI report for December on January 13. This is after the delay of the government shutdown. In the earlier report, inflation was recorded to be 2.7, the highest drop in more than three months since March 2025, and core inflation stood at 2.6%. Recent aggregate estimates have pegged the inflation at 1.90%, and the PCE inflation index is at 2.04%.
Moreover, the U.S. Labor Department will release the missing October and November data on the Producer Price Index on January 14. Such numbers should offer more insight into the background of inflation trends within supply chains.
The Senate Banking Committee passed a markup date of January 15 in the CLARITY Act. The Congress will consider the Digital Asset Money Structure and Clarity Act 2025, which will potentially transform the concept of how digital assets are classified and regulated. The suggested changes can have a profound effect on the market organization and requirements to comply with cryptocurrencies.
