Crypto analyst and investor The DeFi Investor shared the key trends to watch in the altcoin market this week.
The analyst noted that both project-based developments and macroeconomic risks can cause volatility in the market.
According to a list shared by The DeFi Investor, stablecoin regulation and token unlocking will be particularly on the radar of investors in the coming days.
Analysts said the proposed CLARITY Act regulation in the US that would limit stablecoin returns to activity-based rewards could be a positive development for Pendle.
Another development that analysts are keeping an eye on is the talk event at LIT that will feature Vitalik Buterin on May 18th.
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Raydium, a decentralized exchange operating within the Solana ecosystem, will also receive a major update on May 18th. The update is reported to include new features such as limit orders and a dynamic fee mechanism.
Additionally, on May 19th, approximately $95 million worth of PYTH tokens will be unlocked, representing 36% of the circulating supply.
According to analysts, the Solstice project plans to launch its own token, SLX, on May 21st. Additionally, Jito, one of the major projects in the Solana ecosystem, will hold its Q1 2026 performance review meeting on May 20th.
Another project on the list is Injective. The company recently announced plans to offer regulated tokenized assets, initial public offerings (IPOs), and traditional stocks on its blockchain network.
On the macro front, analysts noted that tensions in the Middle East could put pressure on the crypto market. The US military is preparing for a new attack on Iran next week, according to a report in the New York Times.
*This is not investment advice.
