This week is shaping up to be a busy one across the crypto market, with several major catalysts lined up for large-cap and mid-cap tokens. The DeFi Investor summarized this nicely in his latest tweet.
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest events on traders’ watchlists:
• $LINK — Chainlink Rewards Season 1 begins on Nov. 11, offering airdrops for LINK stakers
• $MNT — Tokenized equities launching on Mantle via Backed and Bybit partnership
• $INJ — Injective’s Altria Upgrade goes live on Nov. 11
• $XRP — Rumors of a spot XRP ETF potentially launching next week
• $S — Flying Tulip ICO appears close, as new investor quiz goes live
• $ADA — Cardano Summit kicks off on Nov. 12
• $LDO — Lido Finance token-holder update scheduled for Nov. 11
• $HUMA — Automated looping for PST launching soon
• Macro — U.S. CPI data drops on Nov. 13
Crypto Watchlist for the week ahead:$LINK – Chainlink Rewards Season 1, via which LINK stakers will get airdrops, starts on Nov. 11$MNT – Tokenized equities will soon launch on Mantle in partnership with Backed and Bybit$INJ – Injective's Altria Upgrade, one of its biggest… pic.twitter.com/gnmrtoE7Gb
— The DeFi Investor 🔎 (@TheDeFinvestor) November 9, 2025
What Traders Should Pay Attention To This Week
While the list is long, a few catalysts clearly stand out above the rest. The biggest one in terms of market-moving potential is the rumored XRP spot ETF. Even without confirmation, ETF speculation has repeatedly led to spikes in trading activity. If any credible signal appears this week, XRP volatility will likely pick up quickly.
The other major catalyst is Chainlink’s Rewards Season 1. This is the first time LINK stakers will receive structured airdrops from ecosystem partners. With staking already removing a large chunk of LINK from circulation, new incentives could push more tokens into long-term lockup and improve sentiment around the project.
Injective’s Altria Upgrade is also a significant event. INJ has been one of the strongest performers this cycle, and major upgrades often bring anticipatory buying as traders position ahead of new features. With Injective expanding its interoperability layer, the upgrade could attract fresh liquidity into its ecosystem.
On the RWA side, Mantle’s move to support tokenized equities is notable. RWAs remain one of the most consistent themes in crypto this year, and Mantle’s entry into this sector could boost activity if it attracts attention from traders looking for new narratives.
Macro conditions still matter, and U.S. CPI data on November 13 will be the biggest overall market catalyst. Any surprise in inflation numbers could shake risk assets and either amplify these crypto events, or overshadow them.
Overall, this week offers a mix of narrative-driven and fundamental catalysts. The events around XRP, Chainlink, and Injective carry the most market-moving potential, while macro data remains the wildcard that can shift sentiment across the board.
Read also: Robert Kiyosaki Issues New Bitcoin Price & Gold Warning, Drops His Boldest Prediction Yet
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for daily crypto updates, market insights, and expert analysis.
