The cryptocurrency market is entering a pivotal week from December 8-14, 2025, marked by significant macroeconomic events and major project-specific developments that could drive volatility across Bitcoin and altcoins. Bitcoin has shown resilience, recovering from a dip to $84,000 and currently trading above $90,000, but the upcoming calendar is packed with potential catalysts.
The week's centerpiece is the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday, December 10. The announcement is scheduled for 22:00 UTC+3, with market expectations leaning toward a 25 basis point cut. This will be followed by the release of the Fed's economic projections and a press conference by Chairman Jerome Powell at 22:30. This macroeconomic event is anticipated to be the primary driver for Bitcoin (BTC) and the broader market.
On the altcoin front, several high-profile events are scheduled. The Solana Breakpoint conference, described as Solana's biggest annual event, begins on Thursday, December 11. The same day holds a critical legal development for the Terra ecosystem, as the sentencing hearing for founder Do Kwon is expected.
Other notable events include: The anticipated first halving for Bittensor (TAO) around December 14, which will cut daily TAO emissions from 7,200 to 3,600. A key deadline for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the first spot Avalanche (AVAX) ETF, expected on Friday, December 12, with filings from Grayscale and VanEck awaiting approval. The launch of the S4 buyback program for Aster (ASTER) on Wednesday, December 10. The mainnet launch of the Stable project's stablecoin-focused Layer-1 network and its STABLE token on Monday, December 8.
Analysts, including The DeFi Investor, highlight that the period from December 10-12 could serve as a decisive turning point for many altcoins, with activity spanning from memecoin launches to critical ETF approval processes.
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