Crypto Market Watch: CPI and Macro Data Take Center Stage
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CPI data due Wednesday (forecast 4.2% y/y) and the CLARITY Act on the Senate calendar are the week's main macro and regulatory catalysts likely to drive crypto volatility into 2026. Bitcoin is rangebound $62,000–$64,500 at $63,038 after a 13% seven‑day drop and Ethereum trades at $1,660, down 16%, while Solana $65.55, Hyperliquid (+1.74%) and Zcash (+7.48%) show relative strength; Ethereum's Glamsterdam upgrade targeting June aims to cut gas fees, reform MEV and improve scalability to support DeFi, DEX/CEX activity and broader adoption.
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- Wednesday CPI data is the week’s biggest catalyst, with forecasts pointing to 4.2% annual.
- The CLARITY Act sits on the Senate Calendar, with any floor vote signal acting as 2026’s top catalyst.
- Ethereum Glamsterdam upgrade targets June with gas fee cuts, MEV reforms, and scalability gains.
Bitcoin is holding the $62,000 to $64,500 range as the week opens, trading at $63,038 at press time after a 13% seven-day decline. Ethereum sits at $1,660, down 16% over the same period. Despite the broader weakness, several altcoins are showing relative strength. Solana is holding $65.55. Hyperliquid is up 1.74% on the day. Zcash is recovering, up 7.48%.
The Macro Calendar That Will Move Markets
This week carries the heaviest macro data load of the month, and every release has direct implications for crypto:
- Tuesday: US Existing Home Sales and NFIB Small Business Index …
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