TLDR
- Bitcoin starts the week near $77,000 after gaining about 23% over the previous seven days.
- U.S. PCE inflation and Q2 GDP data arrive Wednesday, giving markets fresh signals on inflation and economic growth.
- Nvidia reports fiscal Q2 earnings on August 26, with investors watching its data-center outlook and broader risk-market reaction.
- Fed Chair Kevin Warsh speaks at Jackson Hole on Friday, with traders focused on inflation, interest rates and the September policy outlook.
- Crypto-specific events add to the packed calendar, including BNB Chain’s Pasteur hard fork, BitMart withdrawal deadlines and Bitcoin Asia 2026.
Bitcoin starts the August 24–30 crypto week ahead near $77,000 after gaining about 23% over seven days. Treasury buybacks, ETF demand, regulatory optimism and short covering supported the rebound. Attention now shifts to inflation data, Nvidia earnings, Jackson Hole and crypto events that could shape trading before September.
Crypto Week Ahead Centers on PCE and Nvidia
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis will release July personal income and spending data on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. ET. The report includes the PCE index, an inflation measure watched by the Federal Reserve. The second estimate of second-quarter GDP arrives at the same time.
Nvidia will report fiscal second-quarter results after Wednesday’s market close. The company previously guided for about $91 billion in revenue. Its earnings call starts at 5:00 p.m. ET. Traders will watch data-center demand because technology shares and crypto have responded to shifts in risk appetite.
Jackson Hole Puts Fed Policy in Focus
The Kansas City Fed will hold its Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium from August 27 to 29. This year’s theme covers financial innovation, payments and policy. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh will deliver keynote remarks on Friday at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Markets will watch his comments on inflation, interest rates and the policy outlook before the next FOMC meeting. Bitcoin’s recent rally followed improving liquidity expectations. Any change in rate expectations could therefore directly affect the dollar, Treasury yields and demand for risk assets.
BNB Chain and BitMart Deadlines Arrive
BNB Chain will activate the Pasteur hard fork on BNB Smart Chain at 02:30 UTC on August 25. Mainnet node operators must upgrade to client version v1.7.7. The changes strengthen bridge checks, improve validator key handling, and increase transaction capacity.
BitMart will stop trading services at 01:00 UTC on August 26. The exchange recommends users submit withdrawal requests before 05:00 UTC that day. BitMart has discussed a possible restructuring, but its published wind-down schedule remains in place.
Bitcoin Asia Adds Another Market Event
Bitcoin Asia 2026 runs August 27–28 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event includes sessions on Bitcoin businesses, mining, policy and corporate adoption.
LayerZero is reducing support for several low-activity chains. LayerZero advises users on affected routes to move or redeem supported assets before service ends. Token unlocks scheduled during the week may add asset-specific volatility.
