This week brings critical economic events that will shake the crypto markets. Here's what traders need to watch:
📅 THIS WEEK'S MAJOR EVENTS
🔹 Tuesday, December 10
JOLTS Job Openings Report (10:00 AM ET)
🔹 Wednesday, December 11
FOMC Rate Decision (2:00 PM ET)
Chair Powell Press Conference (2:30 PM ET)
🔹 Thursday, December 12
Initial Jobless Claims (8:30 AM ET)
Why This Matters
The December FOMC Meeting:
87% probability of 25 bps rate cut
Final Fed meeting of 2025
Updated economic projections & dot plot
Powell's guidance for 2026
Impact on Crypto:
Direct effect on BTC/ETH price action
Changes in risk appetite across all markets
Dollar strength will shift
Sets the tone for Q1 2026
⚠️ Trading Alert
Powell's press conferences always choose violence. Expect high volatility on Wednesday afternoon.
Key Tips:
Reduce leverage before Wednesday 2 PM ET
Watch the dot plot for rate expectations
Powell's tone matters more than the rate decision
Be ready for sharp moves in both directions
Are you positioned for this week's volatility?
