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Imagine your Bitcoin sitting idle like gold bars in a safety deposit box—locked away, secure, and earning nothing. As of April 21, 2025, the price of Bitcoin stood at $86,768, with a market cap of $1.73 trillion, reflecting a 3.1% uptick that day. It’s valuable, it’s safe, but it’s just sitting there, doing nothing—sound familiar? It’s the reality for many investors who HODL without putting their BTC to work. Even mainstream outlets report live Bitcoin price changes and highlight its dominant market share, yet utility remains limited. It’s the undisputed king of crypto, commanding 63% of the $2.75 trillion crypto…
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is expected to keep short-term interest rates steady at its meeting on May 7 as policymakers remain cautious amid ongoing economic uncertainty and await important data releases. Market indicators are strongly pointing to a pause in interest rate changes. Fixed-income markets are predicting the federal funds rate will remain in the current range of 4.25% to 4.5%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Forecast markets Kalshi and Polymarket echo a similar sentiment, giving a roughly 90% probability that the FOMC will hold rates steady in May. But a June rate cut is increasingly likely.…
Bitcoin’s price action continues to draw attention as it briefly surpassed $87,000 in today’s trading session, marking a notable 3.3% increase over the past 24 hours. Though it has since slightly pulled back to around $86,815 at the time of writing, the asset’s gradual recovery since last week appears to be building a foundation for potential upward movement. Analysts now seem to be monitoring technical and on-chain trends as sentiment begins to lean toward a short-term bullish outlook. Particularly, on-chain data platform CryptoQuant has highlighted notable shifts in market behavior, including insights into funding rates, investor positioning, and psychological resistance…
U.S. stocks are taking a beating as ongoing fears over trade relations and attacks on the Fed are weighing on the markets. The ongoing uncertainties over President Donald Trump’s trade war and attacks on the Federal Reserve see investors ditch the U.S. dollar and stocks. The DOW Jones was down 976.23 points or 2.49% by late afternoon since early afternoon, while the S&P 500 fell 2.63% in the same period. The tech-focused Nasdaq index fell even more, down 2.97%. You might also like: ‘Shock’ Fed warning risks crashing Bitcoin, altcoin prices At the same time, the U.S. dollar index was…
The idea of the U.S. government holding XRP as part of a national reserve might sound far-fetched—but it’s a conversation that’s actually gaining traction in parts of the finance and crypto world. The concept gained traction earlier this year following a private meeting involving Ripple executives, including CEO Brad Garlinghouse. At the time, speculation soared, with some industry watchers estimating a 50% chance that XRP could be added to a federal reserve strategy. That probability has since dipped to around 22%, but the conversation remains active. Connor McLaughlin, a wealth manager and digital asset commentator, recently shared his perspective on…
In a surprising development, options linked to bitcoin (BTC) and the euro-dollar (EUR/USD) exchange rate are indicating strength against the U.S. dollar despite a downturn in the U.S. stock market. This trend suggests the “sell America” trade is gathering pace. Currently, bitcoin’s short- and near-dated risk reversals – which measure the demand for call options relative to put options – were slightly positive, indicating a bullish bias. The data, drawn from sources like Deribit and Amberdata, signals a recovery from the previous trend where there was a consistent preference for puts in near-dated options. In parallel, the one-month EUR/USD risk…
Ethereum (ETH) price shows signs of a possible recovery as on-chain data and technical indicators point to a change in momentum. While the broader market remained cautious, Ethereum’s weekly price structure holds above key support levels. At the same time, large ETH holders continue to accumulate, which could affect price direction in the coming weeks. Several technical signals point toward a potential upward shift if conditions continue. Technical Indicators Suggest Ethereum Price Reversal The weekly Ethereum price pattern shows key trends that traders analyze before market movement reverses. The highly observed TD Sequential indicator currently displays a red “9” candle.…
On Monday, the cryptocurrency market experienced a notable uptick as bitcoin reached an intraday high of $88,527, reflecting renewed interest. While bitcoin recorded a decent 2.61% gain by evening, several alternative digital assets outperformed, securing more substantial increases. Among them, convex finance token (CVX) stood out, climbing 21.04% within a 24-hour period. Trump Policy Triggers $1.5T Stock Meltdown—Crypto and Gold Emerge as Havens The crypto economy expanded by 1.77%, reaching $2.73 trillion as of 5 p.m. Eastern on Monday, with around $75 billion added to the sector. Digital assets outperformed equities by a wide margin as traditional finance (TradFi) markets…
What Is the Internet Computer Protocol? The Vision of a Decentralized Web Imagine using social media without worrying about your data being sold, or accessing financial services without a bank’s approval. This is the vision driving the Internet Computer (ICP) – a technology designed to help build an internet not controlled by tech giants. Launched in May 2021 by the Swiss not-for-profit DFINITY Foundation, the Internet Computer is a layer-1 blockchain protocol functioning as a “World Computer” – a global, unstoppable network of machines working together as a single computing platform that aims to replace centralized servers. It creates a…
This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. M&A szn is still going strong. Kado Software, the Web3 payments infrastructure company, was acquired by Swapped.com. The team declined to disclose the terms of the deal, but it plans to grow the US operations for Swapped.com, which is a Denmark-based firm. Emery Andrew, Kado’s founder, told me that the team’s been weighing its options for a while — from debating a fundraise to looking for the right fit to acquire it. It was an obvious choice, he added. Especially because Andrew will stay on to help…