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FOMC meeting minutes may signal future rate cuts, influencing risk assets like Bitcoin.
Jobless claims data could move markets despite only minor expected changes.
Bitcoin struggles near $88K while Ethereum and major altcoins show mild recovery signs.
As we are approaching the year-end, this week brings several key economic events that could strongly influence the crypto market. With holiday trading volumes thin, even small moves can trigger sharp price swings.
Because of this, upcoming U.S. economic data could play a major role in deciding what happens next.
30 Dec: FOMC meeting
The biggest focus comes on Tuesday, when the Federal Reserve releases the minutes from its December 9–10 policy meeting. This is when the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points.
Markets will closely study the minutes for clues about inflation risks and whether more rate cuts could come in early 2026.
If the Fed sounds cautious, risk assets like stocks and crypto could face pressure. On the other hand, a confident tone may support market sentiment.
31 Dec: Initial Jobless Claims Data
On Wednesday, the final major data point of the year arrives with U.S. initial jobless claims. Claims have remained near historic lows, around 214,000, showing that the labor market is still strong.
Economists expect a small increase to about 215,000. While this change is minor, holiday trading conditions mean even a small surprise could trigger sharp market moves, despite the overall trend staying the same.
1 Jan: U.S. Stock Markets Closed
Thursday will see U.S. stock markets closed, which means fewer traders will be active across global markets. When liquidity is thin, even small trades can have bigger price swings in assets like crypto and commodities.
At the same time, China is set to introduce new silver export licensing rules. While details are still limited, analysts say tighter controls could impact global silver supply.
Crypto Market on the Edge
With no major central bank decisions this week, the crypto market is moving slowly. Over the past 24 hours, the crypto market value rose 0.45%, sitting at $2.98 trillion.
Bitcoin led the move, briefly rising to about $90,450 before falling back below $88,000. Meanwhile, traders are now watching closely to see if Bitcoin can stay above its recent support levels.
However, Ethereum is trading near $3,000, while other big coins like XRP, Solana, Cardano, and BNB also saw small gains.
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