Economic Calendar
Welcome to the Hokanews Economic Calendar, a live schedule of the economic data releases and central bank decisions that move global financial markets, including cryptocurrency. Powered by TradingView, the calendar below shows upcoming and recent events with their scheduled time, importance level, and the actual, forecast, and previous values.
What Is an Economic Calendar?
An economic calendar is a timetable of scheduled reports about the health of an economy, such as inflation, employment, interest rates, and economic growth. Governments and central banks publish these figures on fixed dates, so traders can see in advance when the market is likely to react.
Crypto does not trade in isolation. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets often move sharply when major US data is released, because the numbers change expectations about interest rates and the strength of the US dollar. Checking the calendar helps you know when volatility is most likely, instead of being surprised by it.
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How to Read the Calendar
Each row in the calendar contains the same basic information:
- Time and date: when the data will be released, shown in your local time zone.
- Country flag: the economy the report belongs to. US data usually has the biggest effect on crypto.
- Importance (the bars icon): one bar means low impact, two bars medium impact, and three bars high impact. Focus on high-impact events first.
- Event name: the report being released, for example CPI or Nonfarm Payrolls.
- Actual (A): the figure that was just published. It stays empty until the release time.
- Forecast (F): what analysts expected the number to be.
- Previous (P): the figure from the last release, used as a reference point.
The key signal is the gap between Actual and Forecast. Markets usually react to surprises, not to the number itself. A reading that is close to the forecast often causes little movement, while a big miss can trigger fast price swings.
Key Events That Move Crypto Markets
| Event | What it measures | Why crypto traders watch it |
|---|---|---|
| CPI (Consumer Price Index) | Inflation, based on the prices consumers pay | Higher inflation can delay rate cuts and pressure risk assets |
| PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures) | The inflation gauge preferred by the US Federal Reserve | Directly influences Fed interest rate decisions |
| FOMC / Interest Rate Decision | The Fed's decision on the benchmark interest rate | One of the biggest volatility events for Bitcoin and altcoins |
| Nonfarm Payrolls | Jobs added in the US economy each month | Strong or weak jobs data shifts expectations for rate policy |
| Unemployment Rate | The share of the workforce without a job | Signals the strength of the labor market and the economy |
| Initial Jobless Claims | New unemployment benefit filings each week | A weekly check on the job market between monthly reports |
| GDP (Gross Domestic Product) | The overall growth of the economy | Shows whether the economy is expanding or slowing |
| PMI (Purchasing Managers' Index) | Business activity in manufacturing and services | An early indicator of economic momentum |
How Economic Data Affects Crypto
In general, data that points to lower inflation or a weaker economy can raise expectations of interest rate cuts, which has often supported Bitcoin and other risk assets. Data that points to stubborn inflation or a very strong economy can raise expectations of higher rates for longer, which has often weighed on prices. These are patterns, not rules, and the market reaction can change from one release to the next.
Tips for Using the Calendar
- Filter by high importance to avoid noise and focus on the events that matter most.
- Check the calendar before the trading week begins so you know which days may be volatile.
- Be careful with positions around major releases, because prices can move quickly in both directions within minutes.
- Combine the calendar with our live crypto price charts and the latest Finance news to understand the story behind each move.
Disclaimer: Economic data, schedules, and forecasts are provided by TradingView and may change or be revised. The information on this page is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. Cryptocurrency prices are highly volatile, so always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
