Crypto markets are starting the week paying close attention to broader economic factors. Although there are some events happening within the crypto space itself, the situation in Iran and signals from the Federal Reserve are expected to have the biggest impact on prices.
According to reports from Reuters and the Associated Press, the Pentagon is preparing for potentially weeks of ground operations in Iran, though President Trump hasn’t authorized them. On Monday, President Trump suggested the possibility of taking control of Iran’s Kharg Island oil terminal, even while diplomatic efforts continued. Brent crude oil prices closed at $112.57 last Friday, a 4.2% increase for the day.
President Trump announced that the U.S. is holding talks with Iran’s current government about potentially ending American military involvement in the country. He described the new Iranian leadership as more open to negotiation.
In my research, I came across a statement by Trump indicating that, without a deal being reached, the US would target and destroy the electric generating plants and oil infrastructure of the opposing party. He used very strong language, suggesting complete obliteration.
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) March 30, 2026
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is scheduled to speak at Harvard University on Monday, March 30th. Investors will be closely listening for clues about how the Fed is reacting to the recent rise in oil prices. The conflict in Iran has caused energy prices to increase, putting policymakers in a difficult position: they need to control rising inflation but also avoid slowing down economic growth.
Over the next few weeks, major economic events will likely continue to have the biggest impact on cryptocurrency prices. Things like increased tensions in Iran or any changes in what the Federal Reserve says about future interest rate policy could quickly affect all riskier investments, including crypto.
Crypto Events To Watch This Week
This week, AAVE is the focus in the crypto world. The project is preparing to launch Aave V4 on the main Ethereum network. Aave V4 is no longer just a concept; it’s moved through the initial proposal process with a plan that prioritizes security, uses cautious risk settings, and will start with a limited, focused design.
With Ethereum, specific dates aren’t usually major price drivers, but they do influence overall market feeling and the stories people are telling. The EthCC conference, starting March 30th in Cannes and running through April 2nd, is a large, yearly Ethereum event in Europe. Alongside the main conference, “The Agora” will be held on March 31st, bringing together institutions to discuss topics like improving market structure, streamlining operations, and allocating capital.
Jupiter is focusing on growing its product offerings. Their new Offerbook feature is currently in a limited private testing phase, and it’s designed to bring lending and borrowing directly to the blockchain. Unlike traditional systems that rely on price fluctuations to manage risk, Offerbook focuses on time-based loans between users, secured by collateral that can be customized based on loan amount, interest rate, and duration.
As a researcher following SushiSwap, I’m seeing strong signals they’re preparing to launch perpetual futures trading – often called ‘perps.’ The official Sushi account has announced a launch date of April 2nd, and their website is already building anticipation with a dedicated page and a waitlist. This is significant because perpetual futures are a major source of revenue in the crypto space, and Sushi Labs has already identified derivatives trading as a key part of their future plans. It looks like they’re serious about becoming a player in this market.
FTX is gaining attention again because it’s about to distribute around $2.2 billion to creditors who have filed valid claims. This fourth round of payments will be sent out starting March 31st through platforms like BitGo, Kraken, and Payoneer, and should arrive within one to three business days. Now, the big question is whether any of this recovered money will be reinvested back into cryptocurrency trading.
Based, a decentralized exchange built on Hyperliquid, is launching its token on March 30th. The project announced the launch date on X (formerly Twitter), and KuCoin will begin trading the BASED/USDT pair at 10:00 UTC on Monday, with users able to withdraw their tokens starting the next day. KuCoin explains that Based is a DeFi platform – a ‘SuperApp’ – offering access to crypto, stocks, commodities, and everyday spending.
At press time, the total crypto market cap stood at $2.32 trillion.
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2026-03-31 04:36