#CryptoMarketRebound These Are the Altcoins to Watch in the New Week!

The cryptocurrency market will be following these developments in altcoins during the new week.
Crypto analyst The DeFi Investor shared the altcoin and ecosystem developments that should be closely monitored in the crypto markets this week.

According to the analyst, both major protocol updates and macroeconomic headlines could be decisive for market direction.
According to The DeFi Investor’s assessment, expectations for a token launch on the Lighter (LIGHTER) side are prominent this month.

Adding the project to Coinbase’s listing roadmap is seen as an important development that increases investor interest. Folks (FOLKS) also provided hints about the upcoming xChain V2 release. The new version aims to implement cross-chain vault-based DeFi lending mechanisms.

In the Jupiter (JUP) ecosystem, a new stablecoin developed in partnership with Ethena is scheduled to be launched next week. Meanwhile, the Base network is expected to make a “big announcement” on December 18. Market rumors suggest this announcement could be related to a possible BASE token.

At the intersection of artificial intelligence and DeFi, INFINIT (IN), which has attracted attention, plans to launch its new product called “Prompt-to-DeFi” on December 18, enabling users to create DeFi strategies with AI support. On Coinbase (COIN)’s side, the launch of prediction markets and tokenized stocks is scheduled for December 17.

Regarding token supply, approximately $19 million worth of tokens will be unlocked for Arbitrum (ARB) on December 16. This development is closely watched for short-term price movements. The mETH Protocol, developed under the Mantle ecosystem, will undergo a major update on December 15.
The protocol stands out as an important player in liquidity staking and restaking.
In terms of infrastructure projects, MegaETH plans to open its mainnet to developers next week. On the macro front, it is reported that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to raise interest rates for the first time in about 11 months. This development could have an indirect impact on global risk appetite and crypto assets.

On the Bitcoin side, it is noted that US President Donald Trump is expected to begin meetings with new FED chair candidates next week. Lastly, Synthetix (SNX) is preparing to launch its perpetual swaps (perps) DEX on Ethereum on December 17.
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