This week in crypto is packed with market-moving events, key token unlocks, and pivotal updates—from billion-dollar payouts to major protocol votes. Here are the insights which will be helpful to investors before investing in any coin. 👇
💰Bitcoin – $1.9B FTX Creditor Payout Approaches
Bitcoin may face heightened volatility as FTX begins distributing $1.9B in cash to creditors on August 15. The impact will hinge on whether recipients choose to reinvest in crypto or take profits.
🪙Ethereum – Earnings Call in Spotlight
Sharplink Gaming, a treasury holder of Ethereum, will host its earnings call on August 15. Markets are watching for updates on ETH reserves and any strategic shifts that could sway sentiment.
📢 Lido Tokenholder update call
Lido hosts its first Tokenholder update call on roadmap, strategy, and long-term LDO plans at 2 PM UTC.
💹Curve – Emissions Set to Decline
Curve Finance’s CRV token emissions will drop below 5% next week, potentially reducing inflationary pressure and aiding price stability if demand holds steady.
♻️Fluid – Buyback Plan Pending
Fluid, the decentralized liquidity protocol, is preparing to introduce a buyback proposal in the coming days. Approval could cut circulating supply and lift investor confidence.
🪙Lombard – BTC Yield Accrual Starts
Lombard’s LBTC token will begin accruing Bitcoin yield on August 11, marking a step forward in merging BTC yield generation with tokenized assets.
📈Injective – Pre-IPO Trading Incoming
Injective (INJ) plans to launch pre-IPO stock trading, bridging blockchain infrastructure with traditional equity markets.
🗳️Starknet – Bitcoin Staking Vote Ahead
The Starknet community will vote tomorrow on whether to enable Bitcoin staking, potentially broadening its staking options.
📊Macro Outlook – US CPI Data
The US CPI report, due August 12, could sway risk sentiment across crypto and traditional assets, making it a key macro event to watch.
🔓Token Unlocks This Week
11-8: 27.02M $LAYER at 2 PM UTC
12-8: 11.31M $APT at 12 AM UTC
15-8: 1.67M $AVAX at 12 AM UTC
15-8: 127M $STRK at 12 AM UTC
15-8: 55.56M $SEI at 12 PM UTC
16-8: 92.65 $ARB at 1 PM UTC
