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Bitcoin range-bound ahead of Fed rate decision, tech earnings, and ETF data
Bitcoin held steady last week while altcoins tumbled, as the crypto market entered a holding pattern ahead of key macro and corporate catalysts.
This week, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, a wave of significant tech earnings from companies like Microsoft and Amazon, and ongoing ETF inflows for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). With inflation rising and Trump’s proposed tariffs threatening fresh economic tension, traders are bracing for a volatile stretch that could shape the next phase of the crypto bull run.
Federal Reserve and key economic data
At last check Sunday, Bitcoin remained in a tight range between $116,000 and $119,000, while Ethereum held slightly below the key resistance at $4,000. This article examines some of the key catalysts that will impact Bitcoin and altcoins this week.

Bitcoin, altcoins, and other assets are expected to react to Wednesday’s interest rate decision. Economists expect the Fed to resist pressure from President Donald Trump and leave interest rates unchanged between 4.25% and 4.50%.

The Fed believes that the economy is doing well, but is concerned about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on inflation. Their fears have been justified as inflation has ticked up in the past few months, with the headline consumer price index rising from 2.4% in June to 2.7% in July.

In line with this, Bitcoin and altcoins will react to the upcoming macroeconomic data that will impact the next Fed decision. The most notable of these data will be Tuesday’s consumer confidence, Wednesday’s GDP, and Thursday’s personal consumption index.

The U.S. will then publish the non-farm payroll report on Friday. This is a key report because it forms part of the Fed’s dual mandate.