What upcoming events may impact crypto?

 Here are the **key upcoming events** that could significantly impact cryptocurrency markets in **late 2024 and early 2025**, categorized by type:

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### **1. Macroeconomic Events (Biggest Market Movers)**  

- **Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decisions**  

  - **Next FOMC Meetings**: **Sept 18, Nov 7, Dec 18, 2024**  

  - **Potential Impact**: Rate cuts = bullish (liquidity boost), delays = bearish.  

- **U.S. CPI & Jobs Data Releases**  

  - Inflation spikes could delay rate cuts, hurting crypto.  

- **U.S. Presidential Election (Nov 5, 2024)**  

  - Pro-crypto candidates (e.g., Trump’s Bitcoin support) may boost sentiment.  

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### **2. Crypto-Specific Regulatory & Legal Events**  

- **Ethereum ETF Approval Deadlines**  

  - **Final SEC deadlines**: **Late 2024 – Early 2025**  

  - Approval could trigger an ETH & altcoin rally.  

- **SEC vs. Ripple (XRP) Lawsuit Conclusion**  

  - A clear win for Ripple may boost altcoins.  

- **MiCA Regulations (EU, Full Enforcement in 2025)**  

  - Could increase institutional crypto adoption in Europe.  

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### **3. Major Token Unlocks (Selling Pressure Risk)**  

- **Aptos (APT) – $200M+ unlocks in Nov 2024**  

- **Arbitrum (ARB) – $100M+ monthly unlocks**  

- **Optimism (OP) – Ongoing unlocks**  

- **Starknet (STRK) – Large unlocks in 2025**  

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### **4. Bitcoin & Ethereum Network Upgrades**  

- **Bitcoin: OP_CAT & Layer 2 Developments**  

  - Could boost Bitcoin DeFi and BRC-20 tokens.  

- **Ethereum: Pectra Upgrade (Q1 2025)**  

  - Includes EIP-7702 (account abstraction), staking changes.  

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### **5. Exchange & Institutional Developments**  

- **Coinbase Futures Listing New Altcoins**  

  - Often leads to short-term pumps.  

- **BlackRock & Other Institutional Moves**  

  - More tokenized funds (e.g., BUIDL expansion).  

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### **6. Geopolitical Risks**  

- **U.S.-China Tensions**  

  - Could push Bitcoin as a hedge.  

- **Middle East Conflicts**  

  - May cause risk-off sentiment (temporary dip).  

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### **7. Meme Coin & Viral Trends**  

- **4chan/Twitter Hype Cycles**  

  - New meme coins (e.g., PolitiFi tokens tied to elections).  

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### **Key Dates to Watch**  

| **Event**               | **Estimated Date**       | **Potential Impact**          |  

|-------------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------|  

| **Fed Rate Decision**   | Sept 18, Nov 7, Dec 18   | High (BTC & alts reaction)    |  

| **Ethereum ETF Deadline** | Late 2024 – Early 2025  | Massive (ETH + L2s rally)     |  

| **Mt. Gox BTC Repayments** | Late 2024              | Bearish if large sell-offs    |  

| **U.S. Election**       | Nov 5, 2024             | Volatility (Trump = pro-crypto)|  

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### **How to Trade These Events?**  

- **Pre-Event**: Accumulate before bullish catalysts (e.g., ETH ETF rumors).  

- **Post-Event**: Watch for "sell the news" dips.  

- **Use DCA** for long-term holds amid volatility.  

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