Key U.S. Events to Watch This Week That Could Impact Crypto

The first week of July brings several important developments in the United States that could influence both traditional markets and the cryptocurrency sector.

From regulatory decisions to key economic data and a highly anticipated Senate vote, investors will be watching closely for signals.

Here are the major U.S. events to track this week

Monday, June 30

Robinhood Teases Mystery Announcement (15:00 UTC)

Robinhood, a prominent U.S.-based trading platform with a growing crypto division, is scheduled to make a mysterious announcement. While details remain scarce, market watchers are speculating on whether the reveal involves new crypto features or regulatory news.

CME Group Launches Spot-Price Futures Products

Chicago-based derivatives giant CME Group will introduce new spot-priced futures contracts, covering Bitcoin, Ethereum, and four major U.S. stock indices. This move strengthens the bridge between traditional finance and digital assets, offering institutions more regulated exposure to crypto.

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Wednesday, July 2

SEC Deadline for Grayscale Digital Large Cap Decision

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to announce its decision on the Grayscale Digital Large Cap fund. The product includes leading assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA). Approval or denial could impact sentiment in both crypto and ETF markets.

Thursday, July 3

Crucial U.S. Jobs and Wage Data to Be Released (12:30 UTC)

Investors will focus on several major U.S. economic indicators:

• Nonfarm Payrolls (June): Expected to come in at 120,000 (Previous: 139,000)
• Unemployment Rate: Forecasted at 4.3% (Previous: 4.2%)
• Initial Jobless Claims: Projected at 239,000
• Average Hourly Earnings: Expected monthly growth of 0.3%

This data will offer insight into the health of the labor market and could influence Federal Reserve policy expectations.

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Friday, July 4

Senate to Vote on Major Trump-Backed Economic Bill

The U.S. Senate will vote on the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping tax and spending package backed by the Trump administration. Lawmakers are pushing to finalize the bill before the July 4 holiday. Any developments could have long-term fiscal and market implications.

U.S. Markets Closed for Independence Day

In observance of Independence Day, U.S. financial markets will remain closed, resulting in reduced trading volumes across global exchanges.

Bottom Line

With major announcements, regulatory decisions, and macroeconomic data all on the calendar, this week could bring pivotal shifts for U.S. markets—and by extension, crypto investors worldwide. Traders should keep a close eye on Robinhood’s announcement, the SEC ruling, and economic data releases on July 3.

Kosta Gushterov

Kosta has been working in the crypto industry for over 4 years. He strives to present different perspectives on a given topic and enjoys the sector for its transparency and dynamism. In his work, he focuses on balanced coverage of events and developments in the crypto space, providing information to his readers from a neutral perspective.