- The crypto markets remained relatively stable over the weekend, following a drop last week which brought the total market capitalization down to $2.38 trillion.
- Key economic events this week, including the release of inflation data and several Federal Reserve speeches, could potentially induce more volatility in the market.
- Notably, Elon Musk made a comment over the weekend comparing the Federal Reserve to the Monopoly board game, highlighting its ability to print new money as needed.
Explore the potential impact of this week’s economic calendar on the crypto markets, including key inflation data and Federal Reserve speeches, and Elon Musk’s recent comments on the Federal Reserve.
Economic Calendar and Its Potential Impact
This week’s economic calendar could potentially induce more volatility in the crypto markets. On Tuesday, the core PPI (Producer Price Index) report will be released, reflecting input prices for producers and manufacturers. This report measures the costs of producing consumer goods and directly affects retail pricing, making it a leading indicator for the following month’s CPI (Consumer Price Index) report. The CPI report, which is due to be released on Wednesday, directly shapes price trends in the economy, consumer spending, and business outlooks. It also directly impacts the Federal Reserve’s policy rate decisions.
Federal Reserve Speeches and Market Expectations
There are a total of 12 Federal Reserve speaker events scheduled for this week, including a speech by chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday. According to a survey conducted by the Conference Board last week, the majority of US CEOs expect the Fed to cut rates just once this year. However, the market is currently pricing in two rate cuts this year, with the first expected in September.
Crypto Market Outlook
The crypto markets remain subdued this Monday morning in Asia, with little movement among most of the major cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin prices were around $61,000 at the time of writing, down 4.3% since the same time last week. Ethereum has failed to recover above $3,000 following a fall below it on May 10 and remains short-term bearish at $2,900 at the time of writing. The altcoins were predominantly in the red, with larger losses for Solana, Dogecoin, Avalanche, and Near Protocol.
Conclusion
This week’s economic calendar, including key inflation data and Federal Reserve speeches, could potentially induce more volatility in the crypto markets. Investors and traders will likely be closely monitoring these events, as well as the performance of major cryptocurrencies, to inform their investment decisions. Elon Musk’s recent comments on the Federal Reserve may also influence market sentiment.
