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LunarCrush has recently released a new update of its AltRank metric, spotlighting ten altcoins demonstrating heightened market performance and social interaction. AltRank indicator takes into account price changes and users’ engagement on multiple platforms to provide insight into current shifts throughout the altcoin market. This update marks an increase in activity in the number of tokens and changes in the rankings of token leaders. TOP 10 COINS BY LUNARCRUSH ALTRANK$RARE $COMP $UXLINK $ZETA $PARTI $AERO $SPA $ALCH $VIC $NAKA pic.twitter.com/DxbvtmY8M9 — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) April 3, 2025 SuperRare, Compound, and UXLink Take the Lead SuperRare ($RARE)…
Since the start of April, bitcoin (BTC) has experienced an unusual increase in conviction from both short-term and long-term holders. According to Glassnode, short-term holders—those who have held bitcoin for less than 155 days—are typically more reactive to price movements, often buying during periods of euphoria and selling during downturns. However, of late, short-term holders appear to have become value-driven buyers despite bitcoin currently sitting roughly 25% below its all-time high. Since the start of April, this group has grown by around 15,000 BTC, now holding a total of just over 3.7 million BTC. That said, since February, they have…
The number of crypto investors in South Korea has surpassed 16 million, closing the gap in the number of stock investors in the country. While most investors still favor stocks ahead of digital assets, this feat is commendable and shows the attention that digital assets are now getting, even from some of the most ardent stock investors. According to reports, a total of 16.29 million individuals had accounts at the top five domestic virtual assets exchanges. In the data submitted to Rep. Cha Gyu-geun of the minor opposition Rebuilding Korea Party, most of these users are on exchanges like Bithumb,…
On April 4, 2025, China responded to the latest US tariff imposition by imposing an additional 34% tariff on all goods imported from the US. This escalates the already tense trade war between the two largest economies in the world. Bitcoin dropped 3% within hours of the announcement, briefly falling below $82,000. This latest development has caused concern among investors, analysts, and participants in the cryptocurrency sector about its potential impact. Bitcoin Investors Worry About The Escalating Trade War According to Xinhua News Agency, China will impose a 34% tariff on all products imported from the US starting April 10.…
The strength of the US dollar may not be sustainable if US President Donald Trump moves forward with sweeping tariffs, according to currency analysts at Bank of America. In a recent report, Athanasios Vamvakidis and Claudio Piron noted that targeted tariffs on specific products were already expected by the market, but broader trade restrictions would be a “negative surprise.” They warn that new tariffs could lead to more uncertainty, especially given concerns about a possible economic slowdown in the United States. “We believe the risks are balanced ahead of next week’s deadline. The market already expects tariffs on certain products.…
Hyperlane will allocate 57% of the total HYPER token supply to its community through a structured airdrop, supporting broader participation in its cross-chain ecosystem. Users can check eligibility now, with token claims officially opening on April 22, 2025, at 11:00 UTC via the Hyperlane portal. Hyperlane, a project that has long been known among cross-chain developers, has released details about their token airdrop called HYPER. And the number they announced is no small number—57% of the total token supply will be allocated to the community. Yes, you read that right. More than half. The HYPER Airdrop has arrived. May the…
It is the kind of week where Bitcoin (BTC) dips below a crucial price point, being dragged down by stocks, and the usual market panic sets in — leveraged positions getting wiped out, half a billion in liquidations at least, and the typical chaos. The immediate trigger this time was new tariffs, always a political curveball that rattles the markets for a bit. But here is the thing: popular expert Anthony Pompliano believes Bitcoin and stocks will bounce back, hitting new all-time highs before 2025 is over. It will not be smooth sailing, though. Trade wars have a long tail,…
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele announces a visit to the U.S., a Panamanian crypto bill gets introduced, and Venezuela suffers after Trump implements secondary tariffs on oil purchases. El Salvador’s Bukele to Meet Trump at White House — Will Bitcoin Be on the Table? The visit, according to Bloomberg, confirmed by Bukele’s office on March 28, 2025, centers on a U.S.-El Salvador deal in which the Central American nation accepted 238 alleged members of Venezuela’s Tren…
In his recent tweet, Brad Garlinghouse, the chief executive officer at the Ripple blockchain heavyweight, has invited the XRP community to join him at the approaching event – XRPL Apex 2025 that is scheduled to take place in Singapore in two months and one week from now – on June 10-12. Garlinghouse on the keynote speakers’ list According to the website of the blockchain conference that annually attracts a large number of XRP enthusiasts and speakers, Brad Garlinghouse will be one of the keynote speakers at this conference. Along with him, this short list includes Ripple chief technology officer (CTO)…
Ethereum (ETH) is trading at $1847.16, showing strength with a 24-hour high of $1853.55 and a 2.47% increase. Buyers are stepping in and trying to put the price higher. Ethereum is consolidating near the $1,850 level after experiencing a significant correction from its recent high above $2,090. The trading volume has also risen by 29.55% in the last 24-hour period. Can ETH Overcome Bearish Pressure to Hit $2,000? Ethereum just had its worst Q1 in the last 7 years, facing a decline of -44%. Furthermore, the ETH price has also fallen below a key support structure, an ascending triangle. The…