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The upcoming week will decide the #crypto #market direction for this month, and here are some major events.
On Dec 9, the JOLTs job openings data will be released with an expectation of 7.2M
It tells us how strong the labor market really is.
Below 7.2M = weakening jobs → more rate-cut room → bullish for liquidity.
Above expectations = Labor market recovering, which will lower the rate cut odds in 2026.
On Dec 10, the FOMC rate cut decision will happen.
The market is expecting a 25BPS rate cut with a 94% probability.
This means the rate cut has been almost priced in, so it won't move the markets much.
The real market-moving moment is Powell’s speech.
Bank of America expects Powell to hint at “reserve management purchases,” meaning fresh liquidity injections to stabilize small-bank funding stress.
This would help normalize SOFR and support liquidity across markets.
If Powell sounds dovish and says that inflation is calming, tariffs haven’t changed the trend, and labor is softening, it'll give markets the green light to expect more cuts.
But if he sounds hawkish, similar to the last FOMC meeting, Bitcoin and alts will dump.
On Dec 11, PPI inflation data will be released.
Hot PPI = Short-term risk-off. Soft PPI = Confirms inflation is cooling → bullish.
Bitcoin prices move with yields and the #dollar . • Lower yields = #BTC up • Weaker dollar = BTC up • Higher liquidity = BTC up
When Powell turned dovish in past cycles and inflation softened, BTC was the first asset to rally. ETH follows next, and altcoins gain strength once liquidity expectations rise.
If Powell delivers a dovish message and softer inflation, Bitcoin could break out of its current range, and altcoins could finally catch a trend.
If he turns hawkish, there'll be more pain in the markets.$BTC
Russell 2000 is the biggest indicator for #altsesaon and it’s about to hit a new all-time high.
Same Cycle, Same Breakout Point
- Both Russell 2000 and #Alts #MCAP peaked in Nov 2021, marking the cycle top. - Both entered a long bear market (2022–2023). - Now, Russell is retesting its Nov 2021 highs, a key resistance zone.
- A breakout above these levels confirms the start of a major bull run in 2026.
History shows that the US Alts market (Russell 2000) and crypto ALTS often move in sync. If Russell breaks out, #ETH and alts will follow it.
The crypto market is in a state of fear following the 10/10 flash crash, and all leverage is flushed, which means it’s a perfect scenario for a parabolic pump to start.
Must keep an eye on Russell as it will give an idea of how alts will move in the coming weeks. #altcoins #russel $ETH
BREAKING !! SONY WILL SOON BE ACCEPTING STABLECOIN PAYMENTS
Sony Group is reportedly preparing to launch a US dollar-backed stablecoin for digital games, subscriptions, and anime content as per Nikkei. #BTCVSGOLD #CPIWatch #BinanceBlockchainWeek $USDC $USDT
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