Crypto Week Ahead: Inflation Data and Earnings Reports in Focus
A look at the major events expected during the week beginning July 13.
U.S. inflation figures and second-quarter earnings from major financial companies are likely to influence crypto market direction this week, with traders watching for signals on interest rates, economic momentum, and investor risk appetite.
The June consumer price index (CPI) report arrives Tuesday, followed by producer price index (PPI) data on Wednesday. Both releases could provide fresh insight into the Federal Reserve’s future rate decisions.
Markus Levin, co-founder of XYO, said softer inflation readings from CPI and PPI could strengthen expectations for a more accommodative monetary policy stance, a backdrop that has historically benefited bitcoin and the broader digital asset market.
However, a stronger-than-expected inflation report could reduce hopes for near-term rate cuts, potentially creating additional downside pressure for bitcoin and pushing prices below the $60,000 threshold.
Market participants will also be watching earnings results from major U.S. banks, including JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. These reports are viewed as important indicators of consumer strength, lending conditions, and the overall health of the U.S. economy.
Levin noted that strong loan growth, steady consumer spending, and stable credit conditions would reinforce confidence in economic resilience and could support broader demand for risk assets.
Geopolitical developments will remain another key factor. Renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, along with concerns about potential disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, could increase market volatility through movements in oil prices and other risk-sensitive assets.
Key Events to Monitor
(All times ET)
Crypto Developments
July 13:
Ethereum developers review testing updates for the planned Glamsterdam upgrade.
July 14:
Jito is expected to provide early users access to JTX, its self-custody Solana trading application.
Economic Calendar
July 14 — 8:30 a.m.
U.S. Core CPI (MoM), June
- Forecast: 0.2%
- Previous: 0.3%
July 14 — 8:30 a.m.
U.S. Core CPI (YoY), June
- Forecast: 2.9%
- Previous: 2.9%
U.S. CPI (MoM), June
- Forecast: -0.1%
- Previous: 0.5%
U.S. CPI (YoY), June
- Previous: 4.2%
July 14 — 10:00 a.m.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh presents the semiannual monetary policy report to Congress.
July 14 — 10:00 p.m.
China Q2 GDP growth report
- Forecast: 4.4% YoY
- Previous: 5%
July 15 — 8:45 a.m.
Federal Reserve Governor John Williams speaks on “The Future of Market Liquidity and Functioning.”
July 15 — 9:45 a.m.
Bank of Canada interest rate announcement
- Previous rate: 2.25%
July 16 — 8:30 a.m.
U.S. initial jobless claims for the week ending July 11
- Previous: 215,000
July 17 — 5:00 a.m.
Eurozone final CPI 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
Corporate Earnings
July 15:
BlackRock (BLK) reports before market open.
- Expected EPS: $12.55
DAO Governance Votes
Aave DAO:
Voting on a standardized asset listing framework aimed at creating consistent technical and security requirements across Aave V3, V4, and Horizon. Voting closes July 13.
Ssv.network DAO:
Proposal to reduce the minimum reward floor for its incentivized mainnet program from $10 to $8 per SSV. Voting ends July 14.
Threshold Network DAO:
Proposal to restructure committees, separate multisig duties, and remove contributor payments to reduce expenses by approximately $649,000. Voting ends July 15.
Cratos DAO:
Proposal to extend the mobile app token reward deadline from July 31 to August 31 and delay the planned reward halving until September 1. Voting ends July 16.
ENS DAO:
Proposal to allocate $1.69 million toward the SPP3 infrastructure cohort and selection committee compensation. Voting ends July 16.
Arbitrum DAO:
Voting on new members for the Oversight and Transparency Committee, with delegates able to distribute voting power among 13 candidates. Voting ends July 17.
Upcoming Token Unlocks
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 Launches
July 13:
Credible (CRED) community sale launches on MetaDAO, aiming to raise $2 million from community participants.
Blockchain Conferences
July 13–14:
WebX 2026 — Tokyo, Japan
July 13–17:
First Maryland Blockchain Conference — Laurel, Maryland, U.S.
