I've noticed that quite a few crypto traders underestimate the importance of US economic data. Honestly, ignoring the economic calendar is shooting yourself in the foot, especially when you're trading stablecoins or doing USD spot trading.

Here's what I do: I log into Investing to access the economic calendar directly. The interface is quite intuitive. Once there, I immediately filter for the United States only — no need to see the noise from other countries. There's a filter button at the top right, you click it and select US. It takes 30 seconds.

Then, I set the level of importance. Honestly, I only look at three-star events. Minor stuff is just noise. The real moves come from major reports: non-farm payrolls (NFP), Fed announcements, GDP figures. These three can really shake the markets, and thus also crypto volatility.

What I do next is compare. For each event on the economic calendar, you have three data points: the forecast, the previous figure, and the actual result. If the actual exceeds the forecast by a lot, the market often reacts within minutes afterward. That’s where it gets interesting for us.

Honestly, using Investing and its calendar has become second nature. It helps me anticipate movements rather than get caught off guard. If you're serious about trading, it's a tool you need to keep an eye on.