Crypto Week Preview: Markets Watch U.S. CPI, Earnings Reports and Bitcoin Momentum
Crypto Week Ahead: Inflation Data, Fed Signals and Earnings in Focus
A preview of the major events expected to impact crypto markets during the week starting July 13.
Cryptocurrency markets will be closely watching U.S. inflation reports and second-quarter earnings from major financial firms this week, as investors seek clues about the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook, economic conditions, and broader market risk appetite.
The latest consumer price index (CPI) figures for June are scheduled for release on Tuesday, followed by producer price index (PPI) data on Wednesday. These reports could influence expectations around the Fed’s future monetary policy decisions.
Markus Levin, co-founder of XYO, said a softer inflation reading could strengthen the argument for a more accommodative policy approach, which has historically created a favorable environment for bitcoin and other crypto assets.
However, stronger-than-expected inflation data could reduce expectations for interest-rate cuts, potentially increasing downside risks for bitcoin and opening the possibility of a drop below the $60,000 level.
Investors will also monitor quarterly results from leading U.S. banks, including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. Bank earnings are often viewed as a key indicator of economic health, offering insight into consumer activity, lending trends, and credit conditions.
Levin noted that strong loan growth, stable consumer spending, and healthy credit markets would support the view that the U.S. economy remains resilient, potentially improving sentiment across risk assets.
Geopolitical uncertainty will also remain in focus. Escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, along with concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, could add volatility to energy markets and influence broader financial assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Major Events to Watch
(All times ET)
Crypto Calendar
July 13:
Ethereum developers will assess testing progress for the upcoming Glamsterdam network upgrade.
July 14:
Jito is expected to roll out early access for JTX, its self-custody Solana trading app.
Macro Market Events
July 14 — 8:30 a.m.
U.S. Core CPI (Monthly) — June
- Forecast: 0.2%
- Previous: 0.3%
July 14 — 8:30 a.m.
U.S. Core CPI (Annual) — June
- Forecast: 2.9%
- Previous: 2.9%
U.S. CPI (Monthly) — June
- Forecast: -0.1%
- Previous: 0.5%
U.S. CPI (Annual) — June
- Previous: 4.2%
July 14 — 10:00 a.m.
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh delivers the semiannual monetary policy report to Congress.
July 14 — 10:00 p.m.
China Q2 GDP growth figures
- Forecast: 4.4% YoY
- Previous: 5%
July 15 — 8:45 a.m.
Federal Reserve official John Williams speaks on “The Future of Market Liquidity and Functioning.”
July 15 — 9:45 a.m.
Bank of Canada announces its interest-rate decision
- Previous rate: 2.25%
July 16 — 8:30 a.m.
U.S. initial jobless claims data for the week ending July 11
- Previous: 215,000
July 17 — 5:00 a.m.
Eurozone final CPI report for June
- Forecast: 2.8% YoY
- Previous: 3.2%
July 17 — 10:00 a.m.
Preliminary University of Michigan consumer sentiment report for July
- Previous: 49.5
Earnings to Watch
July 15:
BlackRock (BLK) reports earnings before market open.
- Expected EPS: $12.55
DAO Governance Highlights
Aave DAO:
Voting continues on a standardized technical asset listing framework aimed at improving consistency and safety standards across Aave V3, V4, and Horizon. Voting closes July 13.
Ssv.network DAO:
The DAO is considering lowering the minimum reward floor for its incentivized mainnet program from $10 to $8 per SSV. Voting ends July 14.
Threshold Network DAO:
A proposal seeks to reorganize committees, separate multisig responsibilities, and remove contributor compensation to reduce costs by approximately $649,000. Voting ends July 15.
Cratos DAO:
Members are voting on extending the mobile app token reward deadline from July 31 to August 31 and postponing the planned reward reduction until September 1. Voting ends July 16.
ENS DAO:
A proposal to allocate $1.69 million for the SPP3 infrastructure cohort and selection committee compensation is under review. Voting ends July 16.
Arbitrum DAO:
Delegates are voting to select members of the Oversight and Transparency Committee from 13 eligible candidates. Voting concludes July 17.
Token Unlock Schedule
July 15:
- Connex (CONX): 1.45% of circulating supply
- Estimated value: $28.67 million
July 16:
- Arbitrum (ARB): 1.46% of circulating supply
- Estimated value: $8.62 million
July 17:
- DeBridge (DBR): 11.43% of circulating supply
- Estimated value: $10.13 million
Token Launch Event
July 13:
Credible (CRED) opens its community sale on MetaDAO, aiming to raise $2 million.
Blockchain Conferences
July 13–14:
WebX 2026 — Tokyo, Japan
July 13–17:
First Maryland Blockchain Conference — Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
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