The price of Bitcoin is currently trading sideways and continues to retest the 4-hour EMA50 moving average, which is currently acting as dynamic support. The resolution of this situation may come after several important events that could influence sentiment in both the cryptocurrency and stock markets and increase their volatility.
As known, market players monitor the speeches of Federal Reserve members, as well as the release of unemployment data in America. Throughout this week, several Federal Reserve officials will comment on the interest rate decision made last week. Their speeches are scheduled for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
On Thursday, the report on the number of initial jobless claims in the United States will be published. According to forecasts, there were 219,000 claims filed during the reporting week compared to 224,000 the previous week. Actual figures exceeding expectations are considered a negative factor for the US dollar market. Numbers below expectations are seen as positive for the USD.
Crypto investors are also anticipating hype around the potential launch of spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States. It's worth reminding that in the race to launch the instrument, Blackrock is also participating. Market players anticipate that the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs will push the price above $4,000 and boost the entire cryptocurrency market.