Crypto Market Awaits Fed Minutes, Tariff Policy Shift

The cryptocurrency market has concluded an eventful week where the Bitcoin price approached its all-time high but did not surpass it. The upcoming week promises significant altcoin activity and economic developments, with investors particularly focused on the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes, scheduled for release on Wednesday.

On Monday, July 7, Osmosis will host a session on Twitter Space to discuss its updated tokenomics. This session is expected to reveal more details about the new token structure, which could influence the project's future trajectory. Additionally, FusionX, a new cryptocurrency exchange developed by the InFlux team, will officially launch. The platform is designed to offer simplified trading, access to small-cap assets, and integration with multiple aggregators to facilitate trading at the best prices.

Tuesday, July 8, marks the end of a 90-day hiatus on President Trump’s new Reciprocal Tariff Policy, which began on April 9. This hiatus could lead to the announcement of a revised reciprocal tariff framework. Depending on the developments, tariffs could either revert to their previous levels or adopt a new structure starting July 9.

Wednesday, July 9, is a crucial day for several reasons. Celo’s Isthmus hardfork, a major update as part of its migration to Ethereum Layer 2, is scheduled to be activated on the mainnet. This update is expected to enhance the network's scalability and efficiency. Additionally, the Federal Reserve will publish its meeting minutes at 21:00, providing insights into the central bank's monetary policy decisions. If the US and the EU fail to reach an agreement, the US is poised to impose high tariffs on EU products.

On Thursday, July 10, the Mallorca Blockchain Days 2025 conference will be held in Spain, bringing together industry experts and enthusiasts to discuss the latest trends and innovations in blockchain technology. At 15:30, the US Initial Jobless Claims data will be released, with analysts forecasting a figure of 235k, slightly higher than the previous week's 233k.

Saturday, July 12, will see the launch of a new marketplace for node licenses, which will become tradable on-chain. This marketplace is designed to provide liquidity for decentralized computing infrastructure, potentially opening new opportunities for investors and developers in the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.

These events underscore the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrency landscape, with regulatory actions, market dynamics, and investor behavior all playing pivotal roles. As the week unfolds, investors and industry participants will closely monitor these developments to assess their potential impact on the market.