From August 4 to 10, 2025, the crypto universe enters one of the busiest weeks of the summer. Macro data, central bank decisions, global conferences, and product launches intersect, promising high volatility on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and numerous altcoins.
Monetary policy and macro data: the crypto markets under pressure
Eyes on central banks, inflation, and GDP.
Here are the main economic events to watch:
| Date | Event | Expected impact |
| August 4 | US Orders and Durable Goods | Possible Fed rate cut ahead |
| August 5 | ISM Indices (USA) and PMI (China) | Sentiment on global activity |
| August 6 | EU Retail Sales | ECB might accelerate expansionary policies |
| August 7 | Bank of England rate cut? + US tariffs | High volatility day |
| August 8 | Employment in Canada + ultimatum on Ukraine | Geopolitical impacts and market reaction |
| August 9 | China Inflation Data | Potential PBoC stimuli coming |
An explosive mix of monetary and geopolitical factors could fuel strong fluctuations in crypto prices.
From August 6 to 10, Caesars Palace hosts Rare Evo, an event that merges Web3, traditional finance, and decentralized innovation.
Main speakers:
- Charles Hoskinson (Cardano)
- Caitlin Long (Custodia Bank)
- Representatives of Polygon, Cosmos, Avalanche
Highlighted topics:
- Multi-chain interoperability
- NFT and standardized wallets
- Integration between DeFi and institutional finance
Expect announcements and collaborations that could impact tokens like ADA, MATIC, and ATOM.
Solana Seeker: the Web3 smartphone arrives
From August 4, Solana Mobile will begin distributing the Seeker, a smartphone designed for the blockchain:
- Wallet, NFT, and dApp natively integrated
- User-friendly interface for Web3 neophytes
What to expect: a positive reception could strengthen Solana’s positioning as an accessible ecosystem, with impacts on the price of $SOL.
Coinbase announces the integration of Base DEXs, Ethereum layer-2, directly into its mobile app:
- Decentralized transactions in a few taps
- Potential expansion of liquidity on Base
- Consolidation of Coinbase’s position as a CeFi + DeFi hub
Expected effect: increase in volumes on Base, rise in fees, and greater retail adoption.
Token AI in ferment: the possible impact of ChatGPT-5
The new model from OpenAI, ChatGPT-5, could arrive in a few days. The tokens related to artificial intelligence are already in a bull market.
Tokens to monitor:
Attention: news about AI drives prices in the short term, but does not replace fundamental analysis.
This week represents a rare convergence of macro, technological, and speculative factors. Monitoring economic data, hardware/software news, and global events will be essential for every investor.
- Activate alert on critical news
- Evaluate exposure and stop-loss based on expected volatility
- Focus on the fundamentals, not just on the narratives
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