Jakarta, Pintu News – As the end of 2025 approaches, the crypto market is bracing for a major economic trigger to occur this week. Bitcoin (BTC) price is trading near $89,000, while Ethereum (ETH) is holding around $3,100. Overall, the crypto market capitalization is stable above $3.01 trillion.
Traders continue to closely monitor market movements as most altcoins are flat amid cautious sentiment. Volatility is expected to increase as global macroeconomic data due next week will be the dominant factor.
Let’s take a look at the noteworthy events in the crypto world this week, and how they could affect the crypto market cycle heading into 2026.
Several important events in the crypto world will take place in the near future, and US labor and inflation statistics will take center stage throughout the week.
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One of the most awaited is the Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report scheduled for Tuesday, December 16. This report was delayed due to the 36-day government shutdown.
The NFP report is very important because it shows the growth in the number of jobs in various sectors, except the agricultural sector. For this month, employment growth is expected to only increase by around 50,000, much lower than last month’s 119,000.
If the results of this report are weak, it could increase the chances of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve. This would most likely encourage new fund flows into cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies.
On Thursday, December 18, the market will look forward to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and unemployment benefit claims data. This is one of the key events that can affect crypto market sentiment.
The previous CPI for October was lower than expected, which briefly pushed up the price of Bitcoin in the short term.
If inflation slows down again, markets could start anticipating a softer (dovish) Fed policy. This has the potential to trigger positive movements in risky assets such as crypto.
Meanwhile, initial jobless claims data will be analyzed for weakness in the labor market, which supports the narrative of a looser monetary policy.
The interest rate decision of the Bank of Japan will be announced on Friday, December 19th. Economists are projecting a rate hike of 25 basis points to reach 0.75%.
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If true, this would be the highest interest rate in Japan in decades. This event could strengthen the value of the yen and put pressure on the price of Bitcoin.
On the other hand, the Bank of England and the European Central Bank will also announce their latest policies. Their policy direction will influence risk appetite globally, especially if it leads to further monetary tightening.

Coinbase (COINX) will launch a system update this week, which includes an internal prediction market feature. This move demonstrates the growing involvement of institutions in Web3 services. It is also a structural change in the crypto market, as regulated exchanges begin to experiment with new financial instruments.
The combination of macroeconomic data and updates from platforms like Coinbase can trigger short-term volatility, and traders will continue to watch how the markets react to these developments.
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