Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of the week ahead.

Monday: Futures Trading Expands

The week kicks off with a packed agenda impacting both traditional markets and crypto.

Binance is launching futures trading for several major US stocks:

• MicroStrategy

• Coinbase

• Circle

• Amazon

• Palantir

This move broadens speculative access to equities directly through a crypto exchange.

On the same day, CME is rolling out new futures contracts for:

• Silver

• $ADA

• $LINK

• $XLM

On the blockchain side, MegaETH is launching its mainnet. With the testnet phase completed, the project officially moves into real-world deployment.

Meanwhile, $AERGO is activating its HPP staking program, a step that could impact circulating supply dynamics in the short term.

From a macro perspective, US December Retail Sales data will also be released Monday, offering the first signal of risk appetite for the week.

Tuesday: LayerZero Announcement in Focus

Attention shifts to the LayerZero ecosystem on Tuesday. A planned announcement from $ZRO is expected, potentially covering bridge infrastructure or updates to the token economy.

In DeFi, SushiSwap is expanding to the Solana network. For $SUSHI, this represents a strategic move toward deeper multi-chain liquidity.

The Solana integration could also inject additional DeFi volume into the SOL ecosystem, which has regained momentum in recent months.

Wednesday: US Jobs Data and XRP Community Day

Wednesday marks the most important macro day of the week.

Scheduled for 16:30:

• US Non-Farm Payrolls: forecast 70k (previous 50k)

• US Unemployment Rate: forecast 4.4% (previous 4.4%)

Any surprise in employment data could trigger sharp crypto price moves, as Fed rate expectations remain highly sensitive to labor market signals.

The same day also features XRP Community Day, where developer updates and ecosystem-focused announcements are expected.

Thursday: Jobless Claims and Home Sales

Two key US indicators arrive Thursday:

• Weekly Initial Jobless Claims

• January Existing Home Sales

These data points will provide a midweek check on economic momentum. A spike in jobless claims could shift risk sentiment ahead of Friday’s inflation print.

Friday: CPI Released, Binance Delistings Take Effect

The week concludes with high-impact developments on both macro and crypto fronts.

At 16:30, the US Annual CPI Inflation Rate will be published:

• Forecast: 2.5%

• Previous: 2.7%

This release may reshape expectations around the timing of potential Fed rate cuts and stands as the week’s primary volatility catalyst for crypto markets.

Also on Friday, Binance will execute its previously announced delistings. The following tokens will be removed:

• $ACA

• $CHESS

• $DATA

• $DF

• $GHST

• $NKN

The delisting process could lead to liquidity compression and short-term price swings across affected assets.

Overall, futures launches, on-chain transitions, and critical US employment and inflation data are converging in the same narrow window. Wednesday and Friday, in particular, may prove decisive for near-term direction across both crypto and traditional markets.

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$20 Billion in Liquidations Shake the Crypto Market

Friday’s massive sell-off led to over $20 billion in leveraged liquidations across centralized exchanges (CEXs) and hundreds of millions in DeFi protocols. Data from CoinGlass highlights how quickly the crash unfolded, forcing many traders out of their positions.

At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades around $111,825, Ether (ETH) at $3,829, and Solana (SOL) near $182.22. Experts note that the market may remain weak until CME Bitcoin and stock futures reopen on Sunday evening (U.S. time), which will likely dictate BTC’s next direction.

The steep decline in open interest also reflects a lack of trader confidence, as investors hesitate to re-enter a volatile market. The futures market opening will be a critical indicator of how TradFi (traditional finance) is positioning for the upcoming week.

Trump’s Tariff Decision Sparks Panic

Trump’s tweet announcing the 100% import tariff on China hit social media just two hours before U.S. markets closed on Friday, triggering a sharp reaction. Both stock and crypto markets saw a wave of panic selling, with low weekend liquidity amplifying price declines across CeFi platforms.

According to Ray Salmond, Head of Markets at Cointelegraph, Bitcoin remains in a vulnerable range:

“Based on Hyblock Capital’s liquidation heatmaps, there’s a liquidity pocket between $120,000 and $113,000. Long positions in that area are exposed and easily exploited.”

This range represents short-term support levels for Bitcoin, while technical indicators suggest that $110,000 acts as a key psychological zone.

When Could the Market Recover?

For Bitcoin to regain momentum, open interest must stabilize and investor confidence must return. The tone of Sunday’s CME futures opening will offer crucial insights into market sentiment heading into the week.

Possible short-term scenarios include:

• 1) A strong CME opening could trigger a relief rally.

• 2) A weak opening might lead to another test below $110,000.

• 3) A neutral opening may keep BTC trading sideways for days.

Meanwhile, analyst EndGame Macro pointed out that the current sell-off is deeply connected to broader macroeconomic stress and global liquidity tightening.

While traders await signals from traditional markets, crypto volatility is likely to remain elevated in the coming days. Investors are closely watching U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve comments for clues on the next move.

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As a result, the ETH/BTC ratio reached a yearly peak. Digital asset treasuries now hold 2% of circulating Ethereum, up from just 0.2% two months ago. This surge is supported by both spot ETF investments and corporate demand. 

U.S.-based spot Ethereum ETFs have collected around $9.4 billion since June 2. Meanwhile, corporate digital asset treasuries now control over 2% of circulating ETH. Projects like Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion and Joe Lubin’s SharpLink Gaming have absorbed approximately 3.7% of ETH supply since June. Considering Ethereum’s market value is about one-fifth of Bitcoin, this is a notable figure. 

Additionally, VolatilityShares’ 2x Ether ETF has increased its exposure by roughly 456,000 ETH since June, representing 61% of CME ETH futures open interest. This demonstrates sustained investor interest in both spot and leveraged ETH products. 

Bitcoin Positions Turn Cautious 

On the Bitcoin side, listed derivatives cooled after last week’s higher-than-expected PPI release. July PPI rose 0.9% month-on-month versus 0.2% consensus. The data pushed BTC from roughly $121,000 to $117,700 within minutes. Over $1 billion in crypto liquidations occurred in a short period. CME Bitcoin futures premiums dropped from double digits to 5.5%, while notional CME open interest stands at around 143,000 BTC, and perpetuals near 300,000 BTC. K33 notes this setup may increase volatility in either direction. 

Spot Bitcoin ETF assets ended Q2 at a record $134.6 billion, supported by price gains and renewed allocations. Institutional disclosures via 13F filings show $33.6 billion in holdings. However, weekly BTC net flows in August were limited or slightly negative, while ETH products continued to attract capital. Recent data shows average daily BTC spot volume near $3.4 billion, spiking above $6 billion on August 14 after PPI volatility. 

The 90-day BTC-ETH correlation remains balanced, while links to gold and the S&P 500 are weaker. According to K33, this leaves room for two-way price movements. 

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Trade Talks and Futures Fuel the Rally 

The rally was supported by positive sentiment surrounding ongoing trade talks between the U.S. and China in London. Expectations of reduced tariffs hold the potential to ease global trade tensions. Such developments boost capital flows into riskier assets, positively impacting assets like Bitcoin. A 90-day temporary trade agreement between the U.S. and China in May similarly drove BTC prices upward. 

On the other hand, markets are not anticipating a rate cut at the FOMC meeting on June 18. According to the FedWatch tool, the probability of interest rates remaining unchanged is 99.9%. Therefore, the likelihood of a rate cut is largely dismissed. Positive trade outcomes could offset inflation pressures from upcoming CPI data, potentially reducing concerns about tighter Fed policies impacting crypto markets. 

Futures Market Sees Strong Interest: Open Interest Hits Record High 

Bitcoin’s climb past $110,000 was driven by growing investor interest in the futures market. According to CoinGlass data, total open interest (OI) reached $77 billion on June 10, marking the highest level in the past two weeks. This increase highlights strong demand for long BTC positions. 

Over the past 24 hours, BTC open interest surged by 8%, signaling a shift toward leveraged trading. On the same day, the CME Bitcoin futures market hit a record with 151,915 BTC in open interest, valued at $16.6 billion. Derivatives trading volume also saw significant growth, rising 112% to $114.3 billion in the last 24 hours. This indicates strong market-wide support for the upward momentum. 

Liquidations of short BTC positions further reinforced the price increase. As of June 10, $195 million in short positions were liquidated, while long position liquidations amounted to only $9.3 million. These figures underscore the strong bullish momentum in the market. 

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