Cryptocurrency markets are gearing up for four major events this week, starting with Powell on Monday

Monday has already started off with extreme volatility, will it increase for the rest of the week?

After a quiet weekend with little to no price movements, Bitcoin and altcoins could be bracing for more volatility as the work week begins due to several major events in the US.

Perhaps the two events likely to attract the most attention are Monday and Friday.

Powell speaks, and the jobs report is published

The main events of Kobeci’s speech for the next week are actually seven events, but two of them may not have any impact on cryptocurrencies, while the first event has already happened – the opening of futures markets in the US, as well as legacy markets in Asia and Europe. BTC price fluctuations He’s already gone wild While other financial markets adjusted to Trump’s recent statements regarding the war against Iran.

The other big event of the day is expected to be a speech by US Federal Reserve Chairman, Jerome Powell. After the second FOMC meeting of 2026, he expressed a hawkish stance regarding interest rates, which led to another correction for Bitcoin.

Tuesday will see the release of March Consumer Confidence and February JOLTS Jobs Data, both of which together could lead to some minor volatility in Bitcoin.

The most important jobs report for March is expected on Friday, which typically brings volatility to the ever-volatile cryptocurrency market.

Main events this week:

1. US Market Futures Open, Iran War Day 30 – Today at 6pm ET

2. Fed Chairman Powell speaks – Monday

3. Consumer confidence data for March – Tuesday

4. JOLTS job opportunities data for February – Tuesday

5. Non-farm employment data for March – Wednesday

6. Practice retail…

– Al Qubaisi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) March 29, 2026

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Impact of war

Aside from the above-mentioned economic events, developments related to the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran had a significant impact on Bitcoin over the past month. As such, any major changes in this regard are expected to increase Bitcoin’s volatility.

Latest reports suggests The United States is already preparing to send forces to Iran to seize and control the key oil region on Kharg Island and extract approximately 1,000 pounds of uranium. In addition, the Wall Street Journal refuted previous reports that the United States and Iran have engaged in direct negotiations on ending the war, which means more attacks and losses, global uncertainty, and extreme volatility in the financial markets.