Bitcoin enters the final week of February on fragile footing, with macro forces (US economic events) once again dictating short-term direction. After last week’s mixed signals, including moderating PCE inflation, resilient jobless claims at 206,000, and cautious FOMC minutes, markets remain undecided on the pace of rate cuts ahead of the March 17–18 Federal Reserve meeting. 4 US Economic Events That Traders Are Watching Closely With rate expectations finely balanced, this week’s economic calendar could inject fresh volatility into crypto markets. This Week’s Major US Economic Reports & Fed Speakers