Financial markets are expected to end May in a volatile fashion.
Bitcoin has fallen to $109,000 following US tariffs that have curtailed the recent rise of Bitcoin’s value.
The article highlights the key events which could have a significant impact on crypto markets this week.
Monday: top developments during Memorial Day
The US stock exchange was closed on Memorial Day, so cryptocurrencies showed gains.
In the next 24 hours, digital assets will see some notable changes.
Binance Launchpool is launching HUMA as a token that reflects the commitment of the exchange to support the RWA tokenization market.
Binance Alpha will be the first trading platform for Huma Finance, with trades opening at 11 UTC May 26th 2025. Users with 200 Alpha Points can get 1,250 HUMA Tokens via an Airdrop on Alpha Events starting at 11:15 UTC.
The United States Senate is expected to vote on the GENIUS stablecoin legislation, which has been closely watched and promises to revolutionize stablecoin regulations in the US.
Markets will be affected by the outcome of the vote, particularly for assets tied to dollars like USD Coin or USDT.
Tuesday, BTC Conference featuring US Vice President
From Tuesday through Thursday, the annual Bitcoin Conference takes place in Las Vegas.
Top figures from the crypto world, such as CEOs and government officials will be present at this event.
The high-profile speakers include United States Vice President JDVance, Ross Ulbricht and Bitcoin enthusiast Michael Saylor.
Donald Trump started this trend during his campaigns.
Discussions about Bitcoin mining and policy or altcoin ETFs may influence public sentiment.
Tuesday: FOMC Minutes and LayerZero token launch
The most busy day in the work week is Wednesday.
OneSig will be LayerZero’s signature verification feature. It is set to go live along with the ZRO Token.
Airdrops have been a trend in DeFi over the last few months. Its official debut may be marked by significant volatility or momentum.
LayerZero, a protocol for multi-chain interoperability, supports all blockchains compatible with smart contracts, such as Ethereum, Avalanche Optimism and Arbitrum.
MultiversX is also releasing its Andromeda update on Wednesday, which will enhance scalability for EGLD users and provide them with user benefits.
The Fed’s FOMC minutes will be released at 6 pm (UTC) on Sunday, May 28.
Nvidia’s earnings post-market report may also influence AI tokens’ price movements.
US GDP Data Report for Thursday
The US economy’s current status will be revealed by the revised GDP figures for the first three months.
Analysts predict a contraction of -0.3%, which is likely to pressure the Federal Government into easing its more hawkish outlook earlier.
Investors’ appetite for risk will be affected by such developments.
Friday, FTX and US Core PCE
On May 30, the defunct Exchange will begin its second phase for creditor repayments, returning billions to investors.
FTX will begin 2nd creditors repayments & asset returns for customers on May 30. This is a major step forward for many users. #FTX #CryptoRecovery #Bankruptcy #DigitalAssets
It depends on how the recipients react to this disbursement whether it will boost market liquidity.
The assets can be held, sold, re-invested, etc.
The US will also release its Core PCE Index which is used by the Fed to measure inflation.
A cooling inflation is likely to trigger bullish sentiments in the crypto space.
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