BTC Price Volatility: Six Key Economic Reports This Week Could Set the Trend
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BTC Price Volatility: Six Key Economic Reports This Week Could Set the Trend
The possibility of the Fed cutting interest rates remains crucial.
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BTC prices continue to decline, highlighting the increasing volatility and uncertainty in the crypto asset market. As BTC faces mounting downward pressure, markets are awaiting a series of key economic reports due this week, which could influence price movements.
Markets Await Key Economic Reports as BTC Price Hangs in the Balance
After weeks of strong performance, BTC's recent sharp price drop has sparked concerns about further declines and the possible onset of a bear market. The coming days will be critical in determining whether BTC can recover from its current bearish trend or if it will fall even further.
Given the current market environment, The Kobeissi Letter, a leading global capital markets commentary publication, has outlined six key economic events on X (formerly Twitter) that could impact both broader financial and crypto asset markets.
The first event is the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), scheduled for release on Tuesday, February 11. This data measures the number of job openings in the U.S. A strong labor market typically signals economic resilience, which may delay further rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, potentially weighing on BTC and other digital assets.
The second data release on the same day is the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s (EIA) Short-Term Energy Outlook report. This provides insights into fuel supply and demand. While not a direct driver of crypto markets, energy costs influence inflation, which in turn affects Fed policy—potentially impacting BTC prices either negatively or positively.
The third event, set for Wednesday, February 13, is the February Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data. This metric tracks consumer-level inflation and plays a crucial role in shaping expectations for future Fed rate cuts. Higher-than-expected CPI readings could negatively affect BTC by signaling persistent inflation, thereby delaying monetary easing.
The next data point, released on Thursday, is the weekly jobless claims report. Rising unemployment claims could signal economic weakness, boosting market expectations for rate cuts and potentially pushing Bitcoin prices higher.
Another key event on the same day is the February Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures wholesale-level inflation. A PPI print above expectations could hurt BTC by reducing the likelihood of imminent Fed rate cuts, possibly triggering further sell-offs.
Final Economic Report Scheduled for Release This Week
Markets are closely watching updates on major economic events, with Bitcoin facing heightened volatility. Its price dropped another 2.28% within just 24 hours. According to CoinMarketCap, the flagship crypto asset has plunged 17.22% over the past month, falling to $80,380.
If upcoming economic reports deliver negative surprises, BTC prices could fall further as bearish sentiment intensifies. The final report scheduled for Friday, March 14, is the University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index, which reflects consumer confidence levels regarding the economy.
A decline in consumer confidence may signal economic uncertainty, potentially exerting downward pressure on BTC prices—especially if investors shift toward safer assets. Conversely, weakened sentiment could boost expectations for Fed rate cuts, providing support for BTC.
BTC trading at $81,768 on daily chart | Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview.com
Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered, believes BTC’s recent price action suggests that the leading crypto asset may require sovereign accumulation or greater geopolitical clarity to resume its upward trajectory amid prevailing risk-off market sentiment.
Kendrick noted that due to macroeconomic uncertainty, BTC remains at risk of further near-term downside and will likely need a significant catalyst to restore its bullish momentum.
He wrote: "The question now is what comes first: a recovery in risk assets, or positive news specific to BTC—such as sovereign purchases by the U.S. or other nations."
The prospect of Fed rate cuts remains pivotal. If policy shifts occur faster than expected—possibly at the May meeting—it could stabilize risk markets. Current market pricing now reflects a 75% chance of a rate cut by May, up from 50%, increasing the odds of a policy shift that could benefit BTC.
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