{"id":26817,"date":"2026-02-23T12:38:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T12:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/?p=26817"},"modified":"2026-02-23T17:53:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:53:20","slug":"bitcoin-economic-events-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/investx.fr\/en\/crypto-news\/bitcoin-economic-events-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"4 economic events shaking Bitcoin this week: GDP, unemployment, and more"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Why Does Macroeconomics Still Dictate Bitcoin’s Price Action?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The cryptocurrency market doesn’t operate in isolation. For several months now, the correlation between Bitcoin<\/a> and traditional indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq) has remained strong, turning every US economic announcement into a genuine volatility catalyst. After a week marked by mixed signals \u2014 notably a moderating PCE inflation reading and resilient jobless claims at 206,000 \u2014 investors are navigating in uncharted waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The stakes are enormous: anticipating the Federal Reserve’s next decision at the March 17-18 FOMC meeting<\/strong>. If the economic data released this week suggests a US economy that’s too robust, the Fed could delay rate cuts, a bearish<\/strong> scenario for risk assets like cryptos. Conversely, signs of slowdown could revive hopes for a dovish<\/strong> pivot, conducive to a new rally<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 4 US Data Points to Watch Like a Hawk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This week’s economic calendar is packed and could trigger violent wicks on the charts. Here are the events likely to trigger massive liquidations or offer entry opportunities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Event Calendar pic.twitter.com\/YZUyeqNM3H<\/a><\/p>— Stoic (@Stoiiic) February 23, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote>