- The prices of XRP, Solana, and Cardano are near $1.30, $80, and $0.24, respectively.
- Currently, BTC is trading at around $66,430 after pulling back from highs of $68,000.
- Analysts say the week is busy with macroeconomic data releases, and this is likely to impact volatility.
XRP, Solana, and Cardano prices hover at critical support levels amid a potentially volatile week for cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin poised Just over $66,000 As traders prepare for a new wave of macroeconomic data.
While geopolitical risks from the Iran war continue to roil markets, investors weighing next moves may also want to pay attention to key macroeconomic events this week.
QCP Group noted, via a post on X, that these data releases will likely mark the next phase of Bitcoin’s price.
On Monday, analysts at Grex.Live opined that in addition to macroeconomic factors, fluctuations could also depend on the statements of US President Donald Trump.
Bitcoin briefly led altcoins The dollar rose after Trump announced that the United States was looking to end its military operation in Iran.
Key macro events to watch this week
The overall calendar for this week is busy, with analysts at QCP Capital highlighting several data releases as potential volatility plays out across traditional and cryptocurrency markets.
For investors, the main focus is on how incoming data will shape expectations for growth, inflation and the path of US interest rates – factors that continue to drive risk assets, including Bitcoin.
Key macro events to watch for this week:
March 31: GDP in CAD m/month
March 31: US Consumer Confidence, JOLTS Job Opportunities, Chicago PMI
April 1: US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI, ISM Manufacturing PMI
April 2: Unemployment claims, trade balance
April 3: Nonfarm Payrolls reportMain drivers of fluctuations:…
— QCP (@QCPgroup) March 31, 2026
On March 31, attention turns to US consumer confidence, JOLTS jobs, and the Chicago PMI.
QCP identifies JOLTS as a key catalyst for volatility, as signs of a slowing or tight labor market directly impact the Fed and dollar outlook, with indirect effects on cryptocurrency flows.
Tokens like XRP, Solana, and Cardano are likely to follow Bitcoin’s trend.
On April 1, the US S&P Global Manufacturing PMI and ISM Manufacturing PMI will be released, with the ISM reading being of particular interest.
A weaker print could boost expectations for interest rate cuts and support cryptocurrencies, while stronger data could boost expectations for “higher for longer” interest rates and weigh on digital assets.
A similar dynamic applies to unemployment claims data, another closely watched indicator.
A sharp rise could indicate a weak labor market and may support Bitcoin as markets adjust their expectations for monetary easing.
The week culminates on April 3 with the release of the US Non-Farm Payrolls (NFP) report.
QCP refers to this as a major macro event that could revive concerns about inflation and strengthen the dollar.
Historically, a strong US currency has pressured Bitcoin, while weak payrolls tend to be supported by the broader digital asset market through looser policy expectations.
XRP, SOL and ADA price forecasts
From a technical perspective, Bitcoin is entering this data-filled period with a constructive but fragile setup on the daily chart.
Traders are balancing macroeconomic risks with geopolitical tensions, especially around the Iranian conflict and unrest related to the Strait of Hormuz.
The result is a market caught between competing drivers of volatility, with implications for risk assets.
Bitcoin’s sensitivity to incoming data could lead to broader movements in altcoins.
XRP holds support near $1.30 but could fall towards $1.20 if BTC weakens after non-farm payrolls data.
On the upside, weak inflation readings may support a move towards $1.50.
Solana (SOL), which is trading near $80, is testing the major moving averages and could face downside risks towards $70.
However, a strong upward push could open the way towards the $100 level.
Meanwhile, Cardano (ADA) fell to around $0.24, with further declines towards $0.22 likely.
Alternatively, a renewed influx of buyers could see the token attempt to move back towards the $0.30 resistance level.
