Key Developments to Watch in the Crypto Market This Week

Yeliz Akmaca — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:00:12 +0000

As the new week begins, market focus is not concentrated on a single headline. Global labor market data, central bank decisions, and corporate earnings will dominate traditional markets, while crypto investors face a parallel flow of regulatory discussions and major protocol updates. This overlap increases sensitivity across risk assets.

Monday | Politics Meets Crypto

The week opens with a Washington-centric development. A planned discussion between Donald Trump and Coinbase on a crypto policy proposal will be closely watched for tone rather than outcome. While no immediate decision is expected, the framing could influence regulatory expectations.

On the macro side, January ISM Manufacturing PMI data will be released in the US, offering an early signal ahead of labor market indicators later in the week.

Tuesday | Turkey Data and Altcoin Headlines

Tuesday is critical for domestic markets. Turkey’s annual CPI will be announced at 10:00 AM local time. Expectations stand at 30%, compared to the previous 30.89%. Any confirmation of stabilization could affect short-term pricing across TRY-denominated assets.

The crypto calendar is dense:

Ondo Finance ($ONDO) will present its 2026 roadmap update during the Ondo Summit.
Chiliz ($CHZ) will unveil its fan token and ecosystem strategy through 2030.
Lido ($LDO) is set to announce its long-awaited V3 upgrade.

In the US, December JOLTS Job Openings data will provide a second signal on labor demand trends.

Wednesday | Trade Talks and DeFi Activity

Midweek brings a mix of geopolitics and on-chain developments. A trade agreement between the EU and the US is expected, with potential implications for overall risk sentiment.

On the crypto side:

Venus Protocol will introduce a new DeFi product on BNB Chain ($XVS).
STABLE will complete its planned network upgrade.

Meanwhile, Alphabet ($GOOGL) will report earnings, with Big Tech results likely influencing broader equity sentiment.

Thursday | Central Banking and Earnings

Thursday shifts focus to Europe. The European Central Bank interest rate decision will be announced at 16:15, with expectations pointing to a hold at 2.15%. Beyond the rate itself, the wording of the statement will be closely parsed.

In the US, Initial Jobless Claims data will be released. After market close, Strategy will publish earnings, potentially reopening discussions around balance-sheet Bitcoin exposure. Amazon ($AMZN) will also report results the same day.

Friday | The Week’s Inflection Point: Jobs Data

The week concludes with US labor market figures:

Non-Farm Payrolls – 16:30 (expected: 67K, previous: 50K)
Unemployment Rate – 16:30 (expected: 4.4%, previous: 4.4%)

These releases will not only shape dollar and bond markets but may also determine short-term direction across risk assets. The January US Jobs Report could prompt a reassessment of Federal Reserve expectations.

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