Bitcoin faces three major U.S. catalysts this week

Bitcoin traded near $79,500 on Sept. 7 as investors prepared for U.S. inflation reports and a Treasury auction during the final full week before the Federal Reserve’s Sept. 15–16 policy meeting. Summary Bitcoin traded near $79,500 Monday after stronger August employment data increased September rate-hike expectations sharply. August PPI arrives Thursday, followed by CPI Friday, both at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time officially. Traders assigned approximately 58% odds to a September hike after Friday’s strong payrolls report initially. Federal Reserve officials begin their meeting September 15, releasing the policy decision September 16, 2026. Treasury will auction reopened ten-year notes Wednesday as investors monitor demand and longer-term yields closely. Bitcoin stabilizes after the U.S. jobs report Bitcoin was trading around $79,519 on Monday, down approximately 0.5% over 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday high near $80,494 before retreating toward $79,120 during holiday-thinned trading. U.S. stock and bond markets were closed for Labor Day, limiting conventional market activity. Cryptocurrency markets remained open, but lower participation can make short-term price moveme...