This Week’s Crypto Watchlist: Key Events and Updates
The DeFi Investor, a well-known analyst in the crypto space, just dropped a list of things to keep an eye on this week. It’s a mix of altcoin news and broader economic shifts that could shake things up—or at least give traders something to talk about.
First up, Aave (AAVE) is getting a slice of the WLFI supply—about 7%, which sounds like a lot. Early estimates put the value north of $1 billion, though we all know how quickly those numbers can change. Whether that’ll move the needle for Aave’s price is anyone’s guess, but it’s worth noting.
Then there’s Jupiter Lend, set to go live on Solana in August. If you’re into decentralized lending, this might be one to watch. JUP and FLUID tokens could see some action around the launch, though Solana’s been a bit of a rollercoaster lately.
Fee Switches, Bitcoin Reserves, and Buildathons
RESOLV has a fee switch update coming August 21st. It’s one of those behind-the-scenes tweaks that might not make headlines, but for anyone deep in the project, it could matter.
Over in Brazil, lawmakers are talking about Bitcoin—specifically, whether the country should hold it as a reserve asset. The discussion happens August 20th. It’s unlikely to lead to immediate changes, but it’s another sign of how mainstream crypto conversations are getting.
Arbitrum’s buildathon kicks off August 22nd. If past events are anything to go by, we might see some interesting projects emerge. Then again, hackathons don’t always translate to market moves, so temper expectations.
Betas, Launches, and Mystery Announcements
Infinit V2 is rolling out its public beta soon. The team’s been quiet on the exact date, but it’s supposed to land in the next few days. If you’ve used Infinit before, you’ll know whether that’s exciting or just another update.
JOE (formerly Trader Joe) is launching a new token platform on Solana next week. Details are slim, but given how crowded that space is, it’ll need to stand out.
ORCA and 1INCH have teased “big announcements” for August 19th. Could be nothing. Could be something. Either way, the rumor mill will spin until then.
Macro Factors Looming
Outside of crypto-specific news, there’s Jerome Powell’s speech and the FOMC minutes dropping August 20th. The market’s been jittery about rate hikes lately, so anything hinting at a shift could send ripples through crypto. Or not. These things are unpredictable.
One thing’s clear: it’s a busy week ahead. Whether any of this actually matters in the long run—well, that’s another story.
*Not financial advice, obviously. Just a rundown of what’s happening.
