Crypto Week Ahead: FTX Payouts, U.S. Jobs Data, and Arbitrum ETH Vote – Sept. 29, 2025
This week, crypto markets are set to navigate a mix of macroeconomic events and on-chain developments.
Investors will keep a close eye on Friday’s U.S. nonfarm payrolls report, with payrolls expected to rise by 39,000. The report remains a critical indicator of the health of the world’s largest economy and a key driver for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.
Creditors of the bankrupt exchange FTX, which collapsed in 2021, will receive the third tranche of payouts totaling $1.6 billion, continuing the long-delayed distribution from the exchange’s estate.
Meanwhile, Arbitrum, the largest Ethereum layer-2 network, is holding a vote on deploying its idle ETH holdings ($4,115.05) to earn rewards, signaling potential on-chain activity that could impact the network and token dynamics.
With macro factors and blockchain-specific developments converging, the week ahead promises to be closely watched by traders and investors alike.
