After a brief pause, Bitcoin’s price has once again closed below the crucial $70,000 threshold, causing concern among investors as it slipped further from the $68,000 mark. Understandably, this situation raises questions about what developments lie ahead for cryptocurrencies today and in the near future. What key events, identified with dates and times, are pivotal for investors?
Key Developments This Week
Bitcoin is striving to maintain its $67,000 level, and while BTC is not at rock bottom, altcoins have retreated to their support levels. The day is crucial for U.S. employment data, and we will witness several other significant developments impacting the markets in the upcoming days. Moreover, the Supreme Court’s tariff decision on February 20th is approaching.
February 11, Wednesday
On Wednesday, several critical data points and events are scheduled. At 16:30, the U.S. unemployment rate will be announced, with expectations and previous rates both at 4.4%. The same time will see the release of non-farm payroll data, forecasted at 65,000 compared to the previous 50,000, along with average earnings year-over-year, expected at 3.7% following a prior 3.8%. In addition, Federal Reserve figures Schmid and Bowman will speak at 18:00 and 18:15 respectively. The day also features the 2026 XRP Community Day and AVAX unlocking events, with 0.32% of circulating supply. Other highlights include Gate (GT) Mainnet v21, Alibaba RPC Demo, Consensus Hong Kong 2026, and Bitcoin Investor Week in NYC.
February 12, Thursday
February 12 brings further noteworthy events. At midnight, Fed’s Hammack will address an audience, and at 02:50, Japan’s Producer Price Index (PPI) will be announced, expected at 2.3%, slightly down from the prior 2.4%. Later, at 16:30, initial U.S. unemployment claims are to be released, anticipated at 224,000, following a previous count of 231,000.
February 13, Friday
Friday continues the trend with Fed officials Logan and Miran scheduled to speak at 03:00 and 03:05 respectively. The day’s crucial data is centered around inflation reports at 16:30. Both the annual U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) and core CPI are predicted at 2.5%, succeeding prior figures of 2.7% and 2.6% respectively.
February 15, Sunday
Sunday, February 15, highlights the unlocking of STRK tokens, accounting for 4.61% of the supply.
Points of Focus
The week’s pivotal days have commenced. We will see a succession of employment and inflation reports being unveiled. Due to a limited government shutdown, employment data, initially delayed, is now being released. On Friday, inflation reports will be broadcast. Last month’s robust employment figures have placed brakes on Fed interest rate cuts, effortlessly pausing such cuts at the year’s start.
Should employment remain robust and inflation not experience a sharp decline this week, interest rate cuts may be pushed to the middle of the year, which would adversely affect cryptocurrencies. The next interest rate decision is due in 35 days.
