Global interest rates, Robinhood, Galaxy earnings: Crypto Week Ahead
Four major central banks set interest rates this week, with the Fed expected to hold steady at 3.75%. Bitcoin trades near $78,000 as persistent inflation could trigger pullbacks to $72,000–$74,000. Tech earnings from Visa, Mastercard, and Robinhood will influence sentiment. Galaxy Digital and Riot Platforms report crypto mining results. Multiple token unlocks worth over $50 million occur alongside DAO governance votes.
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