Question 1

Why do FOMC meetings move crypto prices?

Accepted Answer

The Federal Reserve sets US interest rates. Lower rates make risk assets like Bitcoin more attractive, higher rates pull money out of them - so the moment the FOMC statement drops (2:00 PM ET), crypto often moves violently in both directions.

Question 2

What time is the US CPI release and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

CPI (inflation) is published at 8:30 AM ET, usually in the second week of the month. Inflation drives what the Fed does with rates, so a hotter- or cooler-than-expected print regularly moves Bitcoin several percent within minutes.

Question 3

What happens on options expiry days?

Accepted Answer

Billions of dollars in BTC and ETH options settle at 08:00 UTC on the last Friday of each month (the quarterly ones in March, June, September and December are the largest). Price often pins near the 'max pain' level into expiry and moves more freely after.

Question 4

Can I browse past events?

Accepted Answer

Yes - the calendar goes back to 2023, so you can check what the market did around any past FOMC decision, CPI print, the 2024 Bitcoin halving or the spot-ETF approvals.

Question 5

Is this calendar free?

Accepted Answer

Yes - like every MarginPad tool it is completely free, with no signup. Dates come from the official Federal Reserve and BLS schedules, and you can add any event to your own calendar as a reminder.

Crypto Economic Calendar - FOMC, CPI, NFP & options expiry dates

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