May Is Here, and Crypto Has a Lot Riding on the Calendar

• Ethereum Pectra upgrade, $SUI unlock, and SEC hearing set May up as a high-volatility month
• May’s $APT, $LAYER, $ENA token unlocks could add market pressure amid DeFi uncertainty
• Microsoft, Google, and SEC all scheduled for key events that intersect with crypto narratives

May 2025 is shaping up to be a high-stakes month for the crypto industry. Packed with token unlocks, central bank decisions, major earnings calls, and crucial U.S. economic data, the coming weeks will test investor sentiment and asset resilience. 

Crypto-native events, such as network upgrades and token generation events (TGEs), will collide with macroeconomic developments and geopolitical uncertainties. This confluence makes May one of the most consequential months for digital assets in recent memory.

May Kicks Off With Economic and Crypto Events

The month begins today, May 1, with a flurry of events. These include the release of U.S. initial jobless claims and the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet update. 

These early data points help set the tone for market risk sentiment. Investors are now awaiting the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) rate decision later today and Strategy’s (former …

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