Author: NBTC
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…
Bitcoin (BTC) slipped towards $82,550 late Friday, testing the lower end of its recent $80,000-$87,000 range and trading 0.65% for over 24 hours. This move lower occurred despite a historically bullish indicator flashing earlier, while options market data continues to reflect trader caution under the shadow of new US tariffs. Recent options market activity presaged the current weakness. Blockchain analysis platform Glassnode had reported put options trading at a premium, indicating heightened demand for downside protection. Puts are trading at a premium to calls, signaling a spike in demand for downside protection. This skew is most pronounced in short-term maturities…
On April 4, 2025, a massive unlocking event will be taking place for Solana (SOL), releasing over $200 million worth of tokens. According to data from Akharm Intelligence, this will mark the biggest single-day unlock of staked SOL until 2028. The event involved four accounts that had initially staked their SOL in April 2021, and at current market prices, these accounts have experienced a 5.5x return on their investments. $200M OF SOL UNLOCKING TOMORROW Tomorrow (4th April) marks the largest single-day unlock of staked SOL until 2028. These 4 accounts staked a total of $37.7M of SOL in April 2021,…
Ethereum (ETH) enters the week with mixed signals as traders brace for tomorrow’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement, a potential macro catalyst that could impact risk assets. While the BBTrend indicator remains deeply negative, it’s beginning to ease, hinting at a possible slowdown in bearish momentum. On-chain data shows a slight uptick in whale accumulation, suggesting cautious optimism from large holders. Meanwhile, Ethereum’s EMA setup shows early signs of a trend reversal, but the price still needs to break key resistance levels to confirm a shift in direction. ETH BBTrend Is Easing, But Still Very Negative Ethereum’s BBTrend indicator is currently…
After a frustrating few weeks in which bitcoin (BTC) prices seemed to move tick for tick with the Nasdaq, the world’s largest crypto is showing some signs of going its own way as stock prices go from struggling to plunging. With the Nasdaq following up its 6% tumble on Thursday with another 5% decline halfway through the day on Friday, the price of bitcoin is holding at around $83,000. That’s about 1% higher over the past 24 hours and lower by just 3.5% since President Trump announced his tariff package on Wednesday evening. Bitcoin is also greatly outperforming crypto-related stock…