This week in crypto, several events are set to shape the investors’ portfolios. From the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump to Solana ETF deadline and the Jupiter airdrop, the market is bracing for a volatile week.
Here are the key events that crypto market participants should watch closely.
Donald Trump Inauguration and Gary Gensler’s Resignation
Setting the week off to a strong start, the US markets will wake up to the inauguration of Donald Trump on Monday, January 20. As Trump prepares to take up his second term in office, crypto markets are euphoric, with anticipation drawn from the President-elect’s expected pro-crypto policies.
Further, Trump is expected to sign crypto-related executive orders on the first days of his administration. There is also speculation that he could commit to a US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve in his inaugural speech.
Such a move would legitimize Bitcoin as a state-backed reserve asset and mark a dramatic shift in the US government’s stance on cryptocurrencies. Historically regarded with skepticism, with Trump’s ascension, Bitcoin now stands on the cusp of becoming widely recognized as digital gold.
“The incoming administration ushers a new world for the crypto ecosystem. The Crypto Reserve has the potential to set off a race among other countries to accumulate Bitcoin and other assets. The US’s crypto-friendly policies will likely drive pro-crypto legislation globally. The main focus right now is the composition and scale of the Crypto Reserve, with great anticipation around which currencies will be included,” Fluence co-founder and CEO Tom Trowbridge told BeInCrypto.
Trowbridge also anticipates no capital gains taxes on US-based coins. If this happens, it could drive trading in these currencies, sparking a race for upcoming projects to list in the US and drawing others as well.
Noteworthy, Trump’s inauguration date aligns with the expected resignation date for crypto nemesis Gary Gensler, the outgoing chair of the US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). Paul Atkins, the chair incumbent, is a Trump appointee with a pro-crypto stance.
Solana ETF Approval Deadline
Along with optimism about Trump’s inauguration, crypto markets are also holding out hope that the new administration will green-light a Solana ETF as the approval deadline approaches. As BeInCrypto reported, Polymarket gives Solana ETF an 82% approval chance as the new administration takes office. This marks a spectacular turnaround, going from 3% to 82% in less than four months.
Grayscale’s Solana ETF application has the nearest deadline of January 23 with the SEC. This approval deadline could mark a turning point for the financial instrument, leaving the door open for more altcoin ETFs in the US.
Meanwhile, Gary Gensler’s exit has opened the doors for more crypto ETF applications, signaling optimism for regulatory changes. ETF analyst Eric Balchunas recently predicted that a Litecoin ETF has better chances and could be the next financial instrument to gain SEC approval.
“We had heard chatter that the Litecoin S-1 had gotten comments back from SEC. This looks to confirm that which bodes well for our prediction that Litecoin is most likely to be the next coin approved,” Balchunas said.
Jupiter’s 700 Million JUP Airdrop
Beyond politics, regulation, and administrative changes, Jupiter’s 700 million JUP tokens airdrop is also on the list of top crypto news this week. The initial Jupiter airdrop remains one of the most successful on Solana to date. This makes its next airdrop a key watch after Jupiter released the allocation checker earlier this month.
Following the success of its initial allocation, the “Japuary” Jupiter airdrop is on track to become one of the largest in crypto history. Rewards range from 25 tokens for a $500 swap volume to a massive 20,000 tokens for $10 million in volume.
However, the overwhelming anticipation has caused network congestion. In response, Jupiter announced plans to address the issue and restore normal operations.
“All our systems are under extreme load right now, working to restore proper services as soon as possible. Incredibly sorry for any inconvenience caused, please file tix on Discord for serious issues, we will try our best to handle them ASAP. On the bright side, welcome to mass adoption,” Jupiter shared.
The airdrop’s impact on the price of the JUP token remains a topic of debate, with analysts presenting conflicting views on its potential outcomes.
“Will it impact the token price? NO. There’s a big difference between a purposeless airdrop and one linked to a strong DAO with a 30% token burn. The team hasn’t created selling incentives, you can stake and earn +20% in 4 months through votes. So, the token price shouldn’t be heavily impacted. When Kamino dropped Season 2, the token price even pumped,” DeFi and airdrops researcher Jussy.Sol said recently.
According to BeInCrypto data, JUP has been down almost 17% since the Monday session opened. At the time of writing, it was trading at $0.9963.
Mantle 2025 Roadmap
Mantle’s 2025 roadmap, set to be unveiled on January 22, is also making headlines this week. The network plans to introduce a new product alongside the roadmap, keeping the community eagerly anticipating what’s next.
“Join us for the 2025: The Year of Mantle Livestream on X. Key updates on Mantle’s 2025 roadmap, vision, and products. The first insider look at Mantle’s Newest Product, and Stacked panel with leaders of Ignition (FBTC), mETH Protocol, and Mantle on Jan. 22, 1 PM UTC,” the project said.
It comes after a successful 2024 for the Mantle Network. According to a recent report, the network made significant strides in consolidating its tools, such as the Mantle Network, the mETH protocol, and its suite of yield-bearing assets.
The platform achieved a total value locked (TVL) of $2.36 billion, with the mETH protocol establishing itself as the fourth-largest liquid staking protocol for ETH. With the 2025 roadmap, Mantle’s planned growth and innovation would build atop its strong foundation for 2024. AI agents could have a place in Mantle Network’s 2025 roadmap.
“2025 will be a key year of growth…With the rise of agentic AI, we’ll continue to build Mantle Portal in a way that will empower LPs with even more sophisticated tools for portfolio management,” a recent Mantle blog read.
Zero1 Labs’ AI Agent Launchpad Debut
The Zero1 Labs network will also take the spotlight among top crypto news this week with the expected debut of its AI agent launchpad. The product will allow to creation, training, and launch of AI agents with automated socials. With this news, three talented teams are already lined up, prepared to unleash their innovative agents on RivensAI.
“Rivens’ initial launch is now set for next week as the first agent platform on ETH. Testing is happening in live production with some last-minute updates/fixes,” Zero1 Labs said.
In a January 10 post, Zero1 Labs shared the upcoming launch of the MVP. Its framework is specifically designed for EVM agent technology and serves as a fully automated platform centered around X integration, tokenized agent deployment, and data training.
Notably, Zero1 Labs’ powering token, DEAI, will function as the liquidity token for all agents, with all fees collected directed to the team launching their agents.
aiXBT AI Agent Terminal Tier Access Launch
The launch of tier access for the aiXBT AI agent terminal will round out the top crypto news this week. The move is expected to significantly increase the terminal’s revenue.
“Massive spike in market cap and mind share for aiXBT. Today, only ~250 people have access to the terminal ($384,000), which is 0.16% of AIXBT holders. Next week, tiered access is being rolled out. If the terminal is made widely available and impresses, expect even more attention to flow to the king,” crypto researcher Nick Garcia said recently.
Against this backdrop, the network said terminal-tiered access is a good feedback loop.
“Token follows mindshare. Mindshare follows terminal access. Terminal access follows token,” the post read.
aiXBT is proficient at tracking sentiment shifts and viral trends, relying heavily on social data rather than technical analysis. It analyzes data from over 400 key opinion leaders (KOLs) on X.
Since launching in November 2024, it has gained nearly 400,000 followers by correctly identifying emerging narratives in real time. The AIXBT token powers the ecosystem, granting holders access to the aiXBT Terminal and its analytics.
High staking requirements create exclusivity but also limit accessibility. Its value is shaped by adoption, trading volume, and its role in aiXBT’s market intelligence.
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