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US CPI Data Release and More

This week, the crypto market is bracing for significant developments, with the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data release and substantial token unlocks totaling over $230 million taking center stage.
These events are expected to drive volatility and shape the market’s direction.
MakerDAO’s Spark Tokenization Grand Prix Set to Commence on Monday
MakerDAO, a major player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, is kicking off its Spark Tokenization Grand Prix on August 12, 2024. This initiative aims to onboard up to $1 billion in tokenized assets, focusing on US Treasury Bills and similar products. It also showcases MakerDAO’s strategic efforts to bolster its DeFi ecosystem.
Participants in the competition will be evaluated on pricing, liquidity, and alignment with SparkDAO’s vision. The goal is to identify proposals that promote innovation and financial inclusion.
Maker Governance will review the competition results. They will make final decisions on which assets to onboard while ensuring compliance with global financial regulations.
The Spark Tokenization Grand Prix has already garnered interest from major issuers of tokenized treasury bills. In an email to BeInCrypto, representatives from Superstate and OpenEden expressed their intention to participate with their flagship products, USTB and TBILL. Other reports indicate that BlackRock will also join the competition with its BUIDL token.
Read more: What is The Impact of Real World Asset (RWA) Tokenization?
US CPI Report Looms Over Crypto Market Sentiment
The July US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report is scheduled for release on August 14, 2024. Market participants expect the data to confirm a continuation of the disinflation trend seen in recent months.
Analysts believe that unless the CPI data reveals a significant uptick in inflation, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is likely to proceed with the anticipated interest rate cut in September. Such a rate cut could increase liquidity in the market, potentially driving up asset prices, including cryptocurrencies.
In June, the CPI data indicated a modest 0.1% monthly increase in core inflation, with an annual inflation rate of 3%. Meanwhile, projections from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and the prediction market Kalshi suggest that July’s CPI will continue to indicate a cooling economy.
Notably, the broader crypto market experienced a sharp decline last week, with Bitcoin dropping to as low as $49,000. Although it has since rebounded to around $60,000, the upcoming CPI data is expected to determine whether this recovery will continue or if further volatility is in store.
Ethena Labs to Reveal Details on Using Solana as New Backing Assets
Ethena Labs has expanded its synthetic dollar, USDE, to the Solana network as of August 7, 2024. This integration allows Solana users to transact in USDE while earning native rewards through sUSDE.
Alongside this integration, Ethena Labs also plans to incorporate Solana’s SOL token as a backing asset for USDE. The process is currently waiting for governance approval, which is anticipated to happen sometime within this week.
“SOL as a backing asset for USDe will be proposed to governance for implementation next week and open up an extra $2-3 billion of open interest across major exchanges, improving USDe’s scalability even further,” the Ethena Labs team said on their X (Twitter).
Read more: What Is Ethena Protocol and its USDe Synthetic Dollar?
The Sandbox (SAND) and Other Major Token Unlocks This Week
This week, the crypto market will see significant token unlocks exceeding $230 million, with The Sandbox and Arbitrum leading the charge. The Sandbox will release 205.59 million SAND tokens, which account for 9% of its circulating supply.
These tokens, valued at approximately $55.84 million, will be allocated to team members, advisors, and the company reserve. This allocation also marks the final unlock for SAND’s private investors.

Similarly, Arbitrum will unlock over 90 billion ARB tokens, valued at around $53.5 million. Read this article for further detailed information on major crypto token unlocks this week.
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Dogecoin (DOGE) Bleeds Further—Fresh Weekly Lows Test Investor Patience

Dogecoin started a fresh decline from the $0.180 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is consolidating and might struggle to recover above $0.1680.
- DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.1750 and $0.170 levels.
- The price is trading below the $0.1680 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
- There was a break below a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.170 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
- The price could extend losses if it breaks the $0.1550 support zone.
Dogecoin Price Dips Again
Dogecoin price started a fresh decline after it failed to clear $0.180, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE dipped below the $0.1750 and $0.1720 support levels.
There was a break below a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.170 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. The bears were able to push the price below the $0.1620 support level. It even traded close to the $0.1550 support.
A low was formed at $0.1555 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.180 swing high to the $0.1555 low.
Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.170 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.1650 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.1680 level. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.180 swing high to the $0.1555 low.
The next major resistance is near the $0.1740 level. A close above the $0.1740 resistance might send the price toward the $0.180 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.1880 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.1950.
Another Decline In DOGE?
If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.170 level, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.160 level. The next major support is near the $0.1550 level.
The main support sits at $0.150. If there is a downside break below the $0.150 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might decline toward the $0.1320 level or even $0.120 in the near term.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now losing momentum in the bearish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $0.1600 and $0.1550.
Major Resistance Levels – $0.1680 and $0.1740.
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Bitcoin & Ethereum Options Expiry: Can Prices Stay Stable?

The crypto market is set to see $2.58 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, a development that could trigger short-term price volatility and impact traders’ profitability.
Of this total, Bitcoin (BTC) options account for $2.18 billion, while Ethereum (ETH) options represent $396.16 million.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Holders Brace For Volatility
According to data on Deribit, 26,457 Bitcoin options will expire today, significantly lower than the first quarter (Q1) closer, where 139,260 BTC contracts went bust last week. The options contracts due for expiry today have a put-to-call ratio 1.25 and a maximum pain point of $84,000.
The put-to-call ratio indicates a higher volume of puts (sales) relative to calls (purchases), indicating a bearish sentiment. More traders or investors are betting on or protecting against a potential market drop.

On the other hand, 221,303 Ethereum options will also expire today, down from 1,068,519 on the last Friday of March. With a put-to-call ratio of 1.41 and a max pain point of $1,850, the expirations could influence ETH’s short-term price movement.

As the options contracts near expiration at 8:00 UTC today, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are expected to approach their respective maximum pain points. According to BeInCrypto data, BTC was trading at $82,895 as of this writing, whereas ETH was exchanging hands for $1,790.
This suggests that prices might rise as smart money aims to move them toward the “max pain” level. Based on the Max Pain theory, options prices tend to gravitate toward strike prices where the highest number of contracts, both calls and puts, expire worthless.
Nevertheless, price pressure on BTC and ETH will likely ease after 08:00 UTC on Friday when Deribit settles the contracts. However, the sheer scale of these expirations could still fuel heightened volatility in the crypto markets.
“Where do you see the market going next? Deribit posed.
Elsewhere, analysts at Greeks.live explain the current market sentiment, highlighting a bearish outlook. This adds credence to why more traders are betting on or protecting against a potential market drop.
Bearish Sentiment Grips Markets
In a post on X (Twitter), Greeks.live reported a predominantly bearish sentiment in the options market. This follows US President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement.
BeInCrypto reported that the new tariffs constituted a 10% blanket rate and 25% on autos. While this fell short of market expectations, it was still perceived as a negative development, sparking widespread concern among traders.
According to the analysts, options flow reflected this pessimism, with heavy put buying dominating trades.
“Trump’s tariffs are viewed as severe trade disruption… The market’s initial positive reaction with a price spike to $88 was seen as gambling/short covering, followed by a sharp reversal as reality set in about economic impacts. Options flow remains heavily bearish, with traders noting significant put buying, including “700 79k puts for end of April,” wrote Greeks.live analysts.
Traders snapping up 700 $79,000 puts for the end of April signals expectations of a sustained downturn. According to the analysts, the consensus among traders points to continued volatility, with a potential “bad close” below $83,000 today, Friday, April 4. Such an action would erase the earlier pump entirely.
Meanwhile, many traders are adopting bearish strategies, favoring short calls or put calendars. Shorting calls is reportedly deemed the most effective approach in the current climate.
Therefore, while the market’s initial reaction to Trump’s tariffs was a mix of hope and reality, the reversal reflects the broader economic fallout from Trump’s policies. As traders brace for choppy conditions, the bearish outlook in options trading paints a cautious picture for the days ahead.
Global supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty remain at the forefront of market concerns.
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XRP Battle Heats Up—Can Bulls Turn the Tide?

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.050 zone. The price is now consolidating and might face hurdles near the $2.10 level.
- XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.120 and $2.050 levels.
- The price is now trading below $2.10 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average.
- There is a short-term declining channel forming with resistance at $2.0680 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
- The pair might extend losses if it fails to clear the $2.10 resistance zone.
XRP Price Attempts Recovery
XRP price extended losses below the $2.050 support level, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price declined below the $2.00 and $1.980 support levels. A low was formed at $1.960 and the price is attempting a recovery wave.
There was a move above the $2.00 and $2.020 levels. The price surpassed the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.235 swing high to the $1.960 low. However, the bears are active below the $2.10 resistance zone.
The price is now trading below $2.10 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. On the upside, the price might face resistance near the $2.070 level. There is also a short-term declining channel forming with resistance at $2.0680 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair.
The first major resistance is near the $2.10 level. It is near the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2.235 swing high to the $1.960 low. The next resistance is $2.120.
A clear move above the $2.120 resistance might send the price toward the $2.180 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $2.2350 resistance or even $2.40 in the near term. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be $2.50.
Another Decline?
If XRP fails to clear the $2.10 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2.00 level. The next major support is near the $1.960 level.
If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.960 level, the price might continue to decline toward the $1.920 support. The next major support sits near the $1.90 zone.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bearish zone.
Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $2.00 and $1.960.
Major Resistance Levels – $2.10 and $2.120.
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