3 crypto events set to explode the market this week

This week's crypto catalysts: ETHDenver, Jupiter (JUP) vote, & US liquidity return. Discover the events that could drive massive market moves.

Written by Charles Ledoux

Translated on February 17, 2026 at 13:44 by Simon Dumoulin

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ETHDenver: The Kickoff for a New Ethereum Rally?

This is the event that all crypto developers and investors are watching: ETHDenver opens its doors this Wednesday, February 18th. Historically, this massive gathering of the Ethereum community isn’t limited to hackathons; it’s a true barometer for the ecosystem.

Today was a good day preaching the need to accelerate FULL STACK PRIVACY. All layers of the stack need hardening

– We can't have full privacy unless we solve both onchain and offchain (metadata, traffic, data, etc) privacy
– Privacy breaks at the weakest point of the chain
-… pic.twitter.com/7vp6tP8Rlk
— andyguzman.eth | privacy/acc @ ETHDenver/ETHBoulde (@AndyGuzmanEth) February 17, 2026

While ETH’s price doesn’t always react instantly (the famous “Buy the rumor, sell the news”), technical announcements made during the conference often serve as fuel for the following weeks. We’re expecting updates on Layer 2, account abstraction, and user experience (UX). For traders, this is the time to watch ETH ecosystem tokens (L2, DeFi) that could outperform the market if major partnerships are unveiled.

Jupiter (JUP): The “Supply Shock” Vote That Could Change Everything

On the Solana blockchain, all eyes are on Jupiter (JUP). This Tuesday, February 17th marks a critical milestone with a DAO vote concerning a potential massive supply reduction. The proposal is radical: pause token emissions and reduce dilution.

The more Web3 project founders move this way the more I get scared and ask myself if this space is truly sustainable.

Imagine just look at all these conditions by Jupiter ? @JupiterExchange is having a DAO vote and giving all these conditions before users can get this 3rd… pic.twitter.com/bnGld6S2TO
— enzyy (@Enzyy_OG) February 13, 2026

If the community votes “YES,” it would send an ultra-bullish signal to investors. By reducing token inflation, Jupiter could trigger a supply shock, propelling the price to new heights. This is exactly the kind of fundamental catalyst capable of triggering a violent breakout, decoupled from the rest of the market. JUP volumes are worth watching like a hawk today.

Macroeconomics: The Return of US Liquidity to Crypto

After a quiet Monday marked by Presidents’ Day in the United States (markets closed), institutional liquidity makes its grand return today. Banks and investment funds are back in action, which often leads to a sudden spike in volatility as soon as Wall Street opens.

The macro context remains tense but promising. With Fed minutes in sight later this week, Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to transform its recent resistance zone into support. The return of US volumes could be the spark needed to validate the next bullish leg or, conversely, trigger a tricky fakeout for leveraged traders.

With these three catalysts aligned, the setup is ideal for significant moves. If ETHDenver reassures on fundamentals and the Jupiter vote passes, risk appetite could skyrocket. But watch out for liquidation wicks: volatility will be your best friend or your worst enemy.

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Charles Ledoux

Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.

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