Key Takeaways
There is no Fed rate decision in November 2026. The FOMC meets October 27 to 28 and again December 8 to 9. November's Fed dates are data releases, the October meeting minutes on November 18, and the Beige Book on November 25.
The November 3 US midterm elections are the biggest regulatory date of the month. The CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate in September, while the OCC has said it aims to finalize its main GENIUS Act stablecoin rule in November.
Token unlock numbers differ between trackers, sometimes by a lot. Ethena, Sui, MemeCore, Hyperliquid, Aptos, and Arbitrum all have scheduled releases in November, but you should confirm the date, the amount, and even the year before relying on any list.
How to Use This Calendar
This guide groups November 2026's scheduled events into four areas: Fed and macro data, regulation, token unlocks, and Bitcoin ETF flows.
Current as of October 26, 2026. Dates can move, and new events will appear.
US times are Eastern Time (ET). For UTC+8, add 13 hours after US clocks change on November 1.
A scheduled event is not a prediction. This calendar explains what is happening and why people watch it, not how markets will react.
November 2026 at a Glance
Date | Event | Category |
|---|---|---|
Nov 1 (Sun) | Ethena (ENA), Sui (SUI), and MemeCore (M) unlocks | Token unlocks |
Nov 3 (Tue) | US midterm elections | Regulation and policy |
Nov 3 (Tue) | JOLTS job openings, 10:00 AM | Macro |
Nov 6 (Fri) | US jobs report for October, 8:30 AM | Macro |
Nov 6 (Fri) | Hyperliquid (HYPE) core contributor unlock | Token unlocks |
Nov 10 (Tue) | Consumer Price Index (CPI) for October, 8:30 AM | Macro |
Nov 11 (Wed) | Veterans Day: stocks open, bond market closed | Market hours |
Nov 11 (Wed) | Aptos (APT) unlock | Token unlocks |
Nov 13 (Fri) | Producer Price Index (PPI), 8:30 AM | Macro |
Nov 18 (Wed) | FOMC minutes from the October meeting, 2:00 PM | Fed |
Nov 20 (Fri) | LayerZero (ZRO) monthly unlock | Token unlocks |
Nov 23 (Mon) | Arbitrum (ARB) unlock, per Tokenomics.com | Token unlocks |
Nov 25 (Wed) | Fed Beige Book, 2:00 PM | Fed |
Nov 26 (Thu) | Thanksgiving: US stock markets closed | Market hours |
Nov 27 (Fri) | US stock markets close early at 1:00 PM | Market hours |
Around Nov 28 | Fed communications blackout begins before the December meeting | Fed |
November (no date) | OCC target for final GENIUS Act rule | Regulation |
Fed and Macro Dates
Where policy stands going into November
The Fed's target range is 3.75% to 4.00% after a 25 basis point increase on September 16, according to FinanceFeeds and The Crypto Times. In a Reuters poll of 100 economists taken October 16 to 20, 94 expected a hold on October 28 and all 100 expected an increase in December.
Those are expectations, not outcomes. The October 28 decision will be known before November starts, so read the official statement.
Key November data releases
Date and time (ET) | Release | Source | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
Nov 3, 10:00 AM | JOLTS (September data) | BLS | Job openings and hiring |
Nov 6, 8:30 AM | Employment Situation (October) | BLS | Payrolls and unemployment rate |
Nov 10, 8:30 AM | CPI (October) | BLS | Consumer price inflation |
Nov 13, 8:30 AM | PPI (October) | BLS | Producer and wholesale prices |
Nov 18, 2:00 PM | FOMC minutes (Oct 27 to 28 meeting) | Federal Reserve | The committee's internal debate |
Nov 25, 2:00 PM | Beige Book | Federal Reserve | Regional business conditions |
Why crypto readers watch these dates
Bitcoin is now held through ETFs by traditional investors, so it reacts to the same news as other risk assets. Inflation and jobs data shape interest rate expectations, which is why crypto trading activity often picks up around 8:30 AM ET on data days.
The FOMC minutes are not a rate decision. Released about three weeks after each meeting, they show how members debated and where they disagreed.
What is the blackout period?
Fed officials generally stop speaking publicly about policy from the second Saturday before a meeting until the day after it ends. For the December 8 to 9 meeting, that points to a start around November 28. After that date, expect fewer Fed speeches until December 10.
Regulatory Calendar
November 3: US midterm elections
All 435 House seats and roughly one third of Senate seats are on the ballot. The next Congress will oversee the SEC, CFTC, OCC, and Treasury and decide which crypto bills get hearings. Early October polling cited by edgeX pointed toward a Democratic House, with the Senate seen as competitive. Treat such odds as estimates.
CLARITY Act: stalled, not finished
The CLARITY Act is the main US crypto market structure bill. It would divide oversight of digital assets between the SEC and CFTC. According to law firm Orrick:
The House passed it on July 17, 2025, by a vote of 294 to 134.
On September 15, 2026, a Senate cloture vote failed 49 to 50, short of the 60 votes needed.
Disputes centered on ethics rules for officials' crypto holdings and on whether stablecoins can pay yield.
Passage this Congress is widely viewed as unlikely, but a vote to reconsider remains possible. Any movement after the election would come in the "lame duck" session, the period before the new Congress is seated in January.
GENIUS Act: rules taking shape
The GENIUS Act, signed in July 2025, created a federal framework for payment stablecoins. Agencies missed the original July 18, 2026 rulemaking deadline. The Comptroller of the Currency said the OCC aims to finalize its main rule by November, with no specific day announced. The law takes effect on January 18, 2027, or 120 days after final rules are issued, whichever comes first.
Other rulemaking to follow
Item | Status | What to watch in November |
|---|---|---|
SEC "Regulation Crypto Assets" | Proposed August 18; comments closed October 20 | SEC review of comments; no final rule date set |
CFTC crypto market rules | Sent to OIRA for review on September 17 | Possible public release of a proposal |
UK FCA crypto regime | Applications opened September 30, 2026 | Final perimeter guidance expected in autumn; regime starts October 2027 |
A date that moved: Mt. Gox
Many older calendars still list October 31, 2026 as the Mt. Gox repayment deadline. On October 16, the trustee announced, with court permission, a new deadline of October 31, 2027. Blockhead reported that about 34,000 BTC remained in estate wallets. This is a good reminder to check the most recent official notice.
Token Unlocks in November 2026
A token unlock is a scheduled release of tokens that were previously locked, often for teams, investors, or ecosystem funds. The table below lists notable November releases. All figures are tracker estimates.
Date | Token | Reported amount | Recipient group | Data source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 1 | Ethena (ENA) | 275.0 million ENA, about $57 million | Investors | Tokenomics.com, via CryptoTicker |
Nov 1 | MemeCore (M) | About 56 million M, about $52 to $54 million | Not specified | DefiLlama, via The Crypto Times |
Oct 31 to Nov 3 | Sui (SUI) | 2.07 million to 22.6 million SUI, depending on tracker | Early contributors or treasury | Tokenomist, Tokenomics.com, DefiLlama |
Nov 6 | Hyperliquid (HYPE) | Not published by Tokenomist | Core contributors | Tokenomist |
Nov 11 | Aptos (APT) | Not published by Tokenomist | Community | Tokenomist |
Nov 20 | LayerZero (ZRO) | Monthly release on the 20th | Partners and contributors | Tokenomist and others |
Nov 23 | Arbitrum (ARB) | 139.2 million ARB, about $24 million | Insiders and investors |
Why trackers disagree
Sui is the clearest example. CryptoTicker found three trackers listing three different dates, with amounts about ten times apart. Common causes:
Different sources. Trackers read project documents, onchain contracts, or both.
Different bases. Percentages may use total, released, or circulating supply.
Timing. Releases tied to blocks or epochs can fall on different days by time zone.
Stale lists. While researching, we found a "November unlocks" list that was actually November 2025 data. Always check the year.
How to check an unlock yourself
Open the project's official tokenomics page.
Compare at least two trackers, such as Tokenomist, DefiLlama, Tokenomics.com, or CryptoRank.
Note the recipient group. Investor releases differ from community rewards.
Compare the amount with circulating supply and daily trading volume.
Watch the vesting contract on a block explorer near the date.
An unlock makes tokens transferable. It does not prove they will be sold.
Bitcoin ETF Flows: What to Watch in November
Where flows stand
Since launching in January 2024, US spot Bitcoin ETFs have gathered more than $57 billion in cumulative net inflows and hold over $100 billion in assets, according to The Block. In 2026, a DWF Labs analyst quoted by 24/7 Wall St. counted 93 outflow days out of 190 through early October, yet the year still showed about $1.2 billion in net inflows.
October was choppy. About $636 million left the funds on October 22, the largest daily outflow since June, one day after roughly $528 million came in.
Fund (issuer) | October net flow, through Oct 22 |
|---|---|
IBIT (BlackRock) | +$865.3 million |
MSBT (Morgan Stanley) | +$26.3 million |
BITB (Bitwise) | -$68.4 million |
GBTC (Grayscale) | -$130.8 million |
ARKB (ARK and 21Shares) | -$314.6 million |
FBTC (Fidelity) | -$556.9 million |
All funds | -$174.5 million |
Source: TFTC daily ETF flow table.
How to read daily flow numbers
Net flow is money entering a fund minus money leaving it. A positive number means more shares were created than redeemed.
Timing lags. Daily totals are compiled after the US market close and are often finalized the next morning.
Holidays matter. There will be no ETF flows on Thanksgiving, November 26, and a shortened session on November 27.
One day is not a trend. Weekly and monthly totals give better context than a single headline.
This calendar is for education only. It is not financial, legal, or investment advice.
FAQ
Is there an FOMC meeting in November 2026?
No. The 2026 schedule has meetings on October 27 to 28 and December 8 to 9. In November, the Fed releases the October minutes on November 18 and the Beige Book on November 25.
When is the US CPI report in November 2026?
The October CPI report is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET, according to the BLS release schedule.
What are the biggest token unlocks in November 2026?
By reported value, Ethena (about $57 million) and MemeCore (about $52 to $54 million) on November 1 are among the largest. Arbitrum, Hyperliquid, Sui, Aptos, and LayerZero also have scheduled releases. Figures vary by tracker.
Is the Mt. Gox deadline still October 31, 2026?
No. The trustee extended it to October 31, 2027, in a notice dated October 16, 2026.
Are Bitcoin ETFs open on Thanksgiving?
No. US stock exchanges are closed on November 26, 2026, so there are no ETF flows that day. They close early at 1:00 PM ET on November 27.
Related Terms
Token Unlock: A scheduled event in which previously locked tokens become transferable by their owners.
Spot Bitcoin ETF: An exchange-traded fund that holds actual bitcoin and lets investors gain exposure through a regular brokerage account.
FOMC: The Federal Open Market Committee, the Federal Reserve group that sets the target range for US short-term interest rates.
ETF Net Flows: The value of money entering an ETF minus the value leaving it over a set period.
Stablecoin: A cryptocurrency designed to hold a steady value, usually by tracking a currency such as the US dollar.
Sources
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