Fed Meeting, $175 Million Token Unlocks, and Starknet Upgrade Impact Crypto Markets
The cryptocurrency market is poised for volatility as we approach August 2025, with key events likely influencing price movements.
The Federal Reserve Meeting
- The Federal Open Market Committee meeting on Wednesday is crucial for the crypto market.
- Rates are expected to remain steady at 4.25%-4.50%.
- Chair Jerome Powell's press conference may significantly impact market sentiment.
- A dovish stance could lead to a rally, while a hawkish tone may hinder Bitcoin's recent gains.
Token Unlocks and Supply Pressure
- This week sees over $175 million in previously locked tokens entering circulation.
- Jupiter will unlock over 53 million tokens, testing its recent 50% rally.
- SUI's unlock involves $108 million worth of tokens, potentially causing selling pressure despite being less than 1% of total supply.
- Optimism will release $21.5 million in tokens, affecting sentiment towards Ethereum scaling solutions.
Starknet's Upgrade
- Starknet V0.14.0 launched, introducing distributed sequencer architecture.
- This upgrade enhances decentralization and reduces block times to two seconds.
- Improvements include mempool functionality and fee markets, enhancing transaction processing.
- Pre-confirmed transactions aim to improve user experience and drive DeFi adoption.