As every week, I vote for Sebastian Seliga of Zondacrypto, who summed up the last 7 days for you.
Zondacrypto nominated for the Invest Cuffs 2025 prize
Last week, the Zondacrypto cryptocurrency exchange was nominated for prestigious awards as part of the Invest Cuffs 2025 competition, one of the largest events for investors in Europe. She received nominations in two categories: “Blockchain 2024” and “Market Square 2024”. These awards confirm the strong position of Zondacrypto as a leader of the cryptocurrency market not only in Poland, but in the entire region of Central and Eastern Europe.
The nominations are an expression of recognition for continuous development and innovations introduced by Zondacrypto, as well as a reflection of the satisfaction of users from the services offered. It is worth emphasizing that Expo Invest Cuffs is not only a competition, but above all a prestigious conference enjoying recognition throughout Europe. Zondacrypto not only received nominations, but will also participate in the event as a partner of the Expo Invest Cuffs fair, taking part in three key panels and speeches. This shows that the company is not only appreciated by the industry, but also actively contributes to the development and education in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sector.
Zondacrypto nominations in the Invest Cuffs 2025 competition are proof that the company consistently implements its mission to provide the highest quality services in the area of cryptocurrencies, while taking care of the education and development of the entire blockchain ecosystem.
The market responds to Trump’s tariff announcements
The week began with sharp declines on the cryptocurrency market in response to the announcement of President Donald Trump regarding new customs tariffs. Bitcoin (BTC) lost over 3% of the value, falling to a level of about USD 94,500, while Ether (ETH) recorded an even greater decrease by almost 13%, reaching a price of around USD 2,520. This movement reflects the general aversion to risk in global markets.
Groundbreaking economic data from the USA
On February 12 and 13, key data on inflation in the United States will be published – CPI indicator (consumer price index) and PPI (manufacturer’s price index). These data will have a significant impact on the decisions of the Federal Reserve regarding interest rates, which in turn can significantly affect the cryptocurrency market. Inflation readings lower than expectations could be seen as a positive signal for markets.
Upcoming unlocking of tokens
In the coming week, several significant cryptocurrency projects will unlock large amounts of tokens:
- February 14: The Sandbox (Sand) will unlock 205.59 million tokens worth around 76 million USD,
- February 16: Arbitrum (ARB) will unlock 92.65 million tokens worth about USD 40 million.
These unlocking can potentially affect the supply and price of these cryptocurrencies on the market.
Concerns about Bitcoin’s sale by Tether
JPMorgan warned that Tether (USDT) may be forced to sell some Bitcoin resources to adapt to the proposed regulations of Stablecoin in the USA. According to the report, only 66-83% of Tether reserves meet new regulatory requirements, which may force the company’s portfolio restructuring. This information contributed to further pressure at the BTC price.
Development of the ETF market of cryptocurrency
Despite the market instability, the interest in cryptocurrency ETFs does not weaken. In the US, 47 applications have already been submitted for the creation of ETFs based on various cryptocurrencies, which go beyond BTC and ETH. Grayscale submitted an application to transform his XRP Trust in ETF, which signals the growing institutional interest in a wider spectrum of digital assets.
Solana is ahead of Ethereum in the DEX volume
Solana (SOL) maintained its dominance in the area of decentralized stock exchanges (DEX), exceeding Ethereum in terms of transaction volume for the fourth month in a row. This growth was powered by speculations around newly running memecoins, including $ Trump and $ Melania.
Trends in artificial intelligence and DEFs
Artificial intelligence remains a dominant topic in the cryptocurrency space, constituting 44% of market discussions. Interest in DEFI applications using AI and trade agents based on blockchain is expected to increase.
Industry events
The coming weeks will bring several important events in the world of cryptocurrencies:
- Consense Hong Kong 2025 (February 18-20) – one of the largest and most influential events in the cryptocurrency, blockchain and web3 industries, which will take place outside North America for the first time,
- Ethdenver 2025 (February 23 – March 2) – a conference on Ethereum and decentralized technologies,
- Token2049 in Dubai (April 30 – May 1) – one of the largest events in the cryptocurrency industry,
- Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas (May 27-29) – the world’s largest meeting of Bitcoin enthusiasts.
Summary
The cryptocurrency market in 2025 faces fascinating prospects but also challenges. Optimistic forecasts for Bitcoin contrast with the potential risk of correction. The key factors shaping the market include Trump’s administration policy, federal reserve decisions, growing institutional interest and technological development in the DEFI and AI sectors. The upcoming unlocking of tokens and important industry events, such as Conszeus Hong Kong 2025, can significantly affect market dynamics. The growing recognition for platforms like Zondacrypto testifies to the maturation of the sector. In this variable environment, careful for investors will be careful analysis of both macroeconomic factors and specific to the cryptocurrency industry.
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