Global Weekend Headlines: Hope Returns
Russia, Ukraine, India, and Pakistan ease tensions
Upcoming: The world breathed a little easier this weekend. Russia and Ukraine gave signals of de-escalation. India and Pakistan agreed to stop border escalations. Trump called the moment “huge,” saying it could save hundreds of thousands of lives. If this momentum holds, it could bring fresh energy to financial markets, especially risk-on assets like crypto.
China and the US reach a new trade agreement
In a surprise turn, officials from China and the United States shook hands in Geneva, confirming a new trade deal is done. US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent said, “Tomorrow we’ll announce the details. Tariffs were part of the solution.” It’s being called the end of the long-standing $1.2 trillion trade dispute. This may calm global markets, reduce inflation pressure, and improve supply chain confidence, bullish for both stocks and crypto.
Conor McGregor wants an Irish Bitcoin Reserve
Yes, really. UFC star Conor McGregor, now a Presidential Candidate in Ireland, posted that Ireland should hold Bitcoin as a strategic reserve to give “power back to the people.” While symbolic, it reflects growing mainstream acceptance of BTC as a national asset.
Market Update: Sideways Action, Nervous Optimism
Bitcoin (BTC) has hovered between 103K and 104K since Friday.
Ethereum (ETH) touched 2,612 USDT on Sunday, currently cooling at 2,500 USDT.
Crypto is waiting for big news, and this week will bring a lot of it.
Major Token Unlocks This Week
Aptos (APT)
Date: May 12, 2025
Unlock Value: 67.10M USDT (1.82% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 0.98%
Number of Tokens: 11.31M APT
Sei Network (SEI)
Date: May 12, 2025
Unlock Value: 1.51M USDT (0.11% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 0.06%
Number of Tokens: 5.75M SEI
WhiteBIT Token (WBT)
Date: May 13, 2025
Unlock Value: 1.19B USDT (27.4% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 9.87%
Number of Tokens: 39.49M WBT
CyberConnect (CYBER)
Date: May 15, 2025
Unlock Value: 6.25M USDT (10.1% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 3.92%
Number of Tokens: 3.92M CYBER
Starknet (STRK)
Date: May 15, 2025
Unlock Value: 23.11M USDT (4.09% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 1.28%
Number of Tokens: 127.60M STRK
Arbitrum (ARB)
Date: May 16, 2025
Unlock Value: 42.15M USDT (1.94% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 0.93%
Number of Tokens: 92.63M ARB
Immutable X (IMX)
Date: May 16, 2025
Unlock Value: 18.19M USDT (1.35% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 1.23%
Number of Tokens: 24.52M IMX
ApeCoin (APE)
Date: May 17, 2025
Unlock Value: 10.31M USDT (1.92% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 1.54%
Number of Tokens: 15.38M APE
Manta Network (MANTA)
Date: May 18, 2025
Unlock Value: 4.31M USDT (3.29% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 1.36%
Number of Tokens: 13.63M MANTA
Polyhedra Network (ZKJ)
Date: May 19, 2025
Unlock Value: 33.97M USDT (25.7% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 1.55%
Number of Tokens: 15.50M ZKJ
Saros (SAROS)
Date: May 19, 2025
Unlock Value: 33.93M USDT (8.15% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 2.14%
Number of Tokens: 213.93M SAROS
MelaniaMeme (MELANIA)
Date: May 20, 2025
Unlock Value: 8.92M USDT (5.68% of marketcap)
% of Total Supply: 2.25%
Number of Tokens: 22.50M MELANIA
Big US Events and Numbers This Week
This is not just another week, it’s macro-packed, and each event could shake the markets. Let’s break them down:
Tuesday: April CPI Inflation Data
This is the Consumer Price Index, it tells us how much prices are rising for regular people. If inflation is high, the Fed might delay interest rate cuts, which is bad for crypto and stocks. A cooler number means relief. Everyone is watching this.
Wednesday: OPEC Monthly Oil Report
OPEC decides how much oil to produce. If they cut production, oil prices rise, that leads to higher inflation globally. This affects everything from food prices to fuel and could pressure central banks again.
Thursday: April PPI + Retail Sales + Powell Speaks
- PPI (Producer Price Index) shows price increases at the factory level. It’s a lead indicator for inflation.
- Retail Sales show how much Americans are spending. Weak sales could mean recession fears.
- Powell’s speech: Jerome Powell, head of the Fed, will speak. Markets hang on every word. If he sounds aggressive, expect a sell-off. If he hints at cuts, it could send crypto flying.
Friday: Michigan Consumer Sentiment
This survey tells us how people feel about the economy. If confidence is rising, markets usually like it. If people are scared, spending might drop.
Final Thoughts from Millionero
This is one of those weeks that can turn the tide. If peace efforts hold and inflation data comes in soft, we could see a strong move up in risk assets, including Bitcoin and altcoins. But volatility is guaranteed. Be prepared.
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