Weekend Trading Playbook: High-Impact Macro Events & Earnings for Feb 9-15, 2026 – Tech & Crypto Volatility Plays

Published: February 6, 2026 (Friday)

With US stocks navigating persistent high volatility in 2026 and the rollout of 7x24 continuous trading contracts, weekends have become a prime window for positioning ahead of the Monday open. Markets are at a highly sensitive inflection point, caught between shifting Fed rate expectations and incoming global data. Any surprise macro print can trigger outsized moves.

History shows that in elevated-uncertainty regimes, setting up longs or shorts via USDT perpetual contracts over the weekend is one of the smartest ways to avoid getting caught flat-footed at the open.

This report zeros in on the week of Feb 9–15, breaking down the highest-conviction macro catalysts and major Q4 earnings that are likely to drive sentiment—especially the leveraged moves in Tech and Crypto.

 

Feb 10 (Tue)	HOOD (Robinhood) Q4 2025 Earnings	★★★★	Fintech & Crypto volatility spike
Feb 11 (Wed)	US Jan Unemployment Rate US Jan Nonfarm Payrolls China CPI APP (AppLovin) Q4 Earnings	★★★★★	Inflation, labor market, global demand, Tech rebound
Feb 12 (Thu)	US Initial Jobless Claims (week ending Feb 7)  UK Q4 2025 GDP COIN (Coinbase) Q4 Earnings	★★★★	Employment resilience, global growth, Crypto momentum
Feb 13 (Fri)	US Jan CPI YoY (unadj.) US Jan CPI MoM (unadj.)	★★★★	Inflation path, Fed pricing, post-event digestion

 

Feb 10 (Tuesday) – HOOD  (Robinhood) Q4 Earnings ★★★★

Retail trading volumes and crypto activity are core to Robinhood’s results. A strong print can ignite a fintech rally; a miss risks highlighting user growth fatigue.

Trade Setup:

• Strong beat scenario → Long HOODUSDT on conditional orders (especially if BTC holds key support)
• Crypto leverage play: MSTRUSDT moves in sympathy
• Suggested sizing: 20–30% of portfolio, 5% stop-loss

Risks: Weekend crypto liquidity gaps, elevated volatility, surprise Fed commentary

Feb 11 (Wednesday) – US Jan Unemployment + Nonfarm Payrolls, China CPI, APP Earnings ★★★★★ (Highest Impact Day)

Upside surprises in unemployment or hot CPI will fuel stagflation fears and delay rate-cut bets. A warmer China CPI would be a clear tailwind for global demand and consumption/tech names.

Trade Ideas:

• China CPI beat → Long AAPLUSDT, MSFTUSDT, APPUSDT, HOODUSDT
• Semiconductor upside: ASMLUSDT, ARMUSDT
• Use moving average trend filters for confirmation on longs
• Weak China data → quick rotation to defensive names

Risks: US–China data divergence triggering algo whipsaws across time zones

Feb 12 (Thursday) – US Jobless Claims, UK Q4 GDP, COIN Earnings ★★★★

Lower-than-expected claims reinforce labor resilience and risk-on sentiment; higher claims revive recession fears. Strong UK GDP supports soft-landing narrative and lifts global growth stocks.

Trade Ideas:

• Clean claims + strong COIN → Long AMZNUSDT, TSLAUSDT, crypto ecosystem
• Weak data scenario → Short semiconductors (INTCUSDT, MRVLUSDT) on Bollinger Band breakdowns
• Defensive rotation: UNHUSDT, LLYUSDT for portfolio ballast

Risks: Data revisions, market misinterpretation of labor prints

Feb 13 (Friday) – US Jan CPI (Unadjusted) ★★★★

Hotter-than-expected CPI (e.g., YoY > 2.4%) → persistent inflation → delayed Fed cuts → pressure on growth and risk assets Cooler CPI → reinforces dovish pricing → risk-on relief rally

Trade Ideas:

• Hot CPI → Short NVDAUSDT (high sensitivity), APPUSDT (high-beta)
• Crypto names (COINUSDT, MSTRUSDT) likely remain volatile post-earnings
• Hedge tail risk with defensive consumer staples (PEPUSDT – 20% position)

Closing Thoughts

The week of Feb 9–15 is event-heavy, with inflation and consumption data taking center stage. Use the weekend to thoughtfully balance long/short exposure via USDT perps, with a bias toward high-beta Tech & Crypto names.

Historical edge: Positioning before the event beats chasing the reaction. Risk discipline is non-negotiable — tight 5–10% stops, live news flow monitoring, and controlled leverage. Volatility is opportunity — trade it, don’t chase it.

Disclaimer: This is for informational and educational purposes only. Not investment advice. Trade at your own risk.