Bitcoin slumps after news U.S. inflation rose again in January By: MarketWatch February 10, 2022 at 09:57 AM EST Bitcoin tumbles more than $1,700 on Thursday, after news that U.S. inflation climbed again in January to 7.5% and stayed at a 40-year high. Read More >> Related Stocks: Bitcoin (Bitstamp) Bitcoin Composite Compass, Inc. Class A Common Stock