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In recent days, it appears evident that the price of Bitcoin (BTC) seems to be heading once again towards the fateful psychological threshold of $100,000. The thing is curious, because instead many were expecting a drop towards the end of April, and a May still relatively difficult. The recent rebound of the Bitcoin (BTC) price Bitcoin (BTC) aims towards $100,000 The threshold of $100,000 The role of the Dollar Index The recent rebound of the Bitcoin (BTC) price In fact, until mid-April, the descending phase that began in February seemed to still be in progress. This phase had begun precisely…
Ethereum price today: $2,580 Ethereum exchange supply plunged to its lowest since August 2024, indicating dominant bullish momentum. Whales continue their buying pressure, expanding their balance by over 670K ETH in the past nine days. ETH continues consolidating near the $2,500 key level amid a lack of directional bias. Ethereum (ETH) saw a 2% gain in the early Asian session on Thursday, recovering the $2,500 key level after whales stepped on the gas with their buying pressure. Ethereum supply on exchanges shrinks following whale demand Ethereum’s supply on exchanges extended its decline to 18.73 million ETH on Wednesday, indicating sustained…
Digital assets manager 21 Shares said Solana has the potential to become the center of online transactions. In the latest State of Crypto report, the firm noted that Solana outperformed Coinbase and Ethereum in transaction volume in the first two months of 2025. According to the report, Solana processed $364.34 billion in transaction volume in January and February 2025, enough to put it ahead of Coinbase and Ethereum. Only Nasdaq, with $647.36 billion, was ahead of the network. Solana had $364.34 million in transaction volume for the first two months of 2025 (Source: 21 Shares) This has led to a…
Expert Reveals How ‘Complete Victory’ in Ripple Case Could Unlock Next Phase of Financial Infrastructure
Prominent crypto researcher SMQKE suggests that the conclusion of the Ripple lawsuit could unlock the next phase of financial infrastructure. SMQKE made the assertion based on a legal report titled ‘SHAQ, RIPPLE, AND THE FUTURE OF CRYPTO REGULATION.’ Famous American lawyer James C. Spindler published this report for William & Mary Law School. A New Blueprint for Financial Institutions Referencing the report, SMQKE suggested that a complete victory for Ripple in the lawsuit would effectively provide a blueprint for financial institutions, including banks and asset managers, to migrate core financial infrastructures onto blockchain rails. The researcher noted that Judge Analisa…
Amid persistent bullish price predictions, Bitcoin would need to rally by a substantial level to turn fractions of a token to $5,000. The crypto market is witnessing a rebound, and with this rebound comes increased confidence in potential. Specifically, Bitcoin (BTC) began its recovery push on April 21, spiking 2.7% that day to recover the $88,000 mark. The uptrend continued the next day, as BTC reclaimed $93,000 for the first time in two months amid a 6.83% intraday rise. This rebound push halted as April came to a close, but resumed at the start of May, with Bitcoin spiking 2.5%…
Altcoin Daily has projected the timeline for Ethereum to reach $10,000, citing a second Fed rate cut and easing tariff tensions. Ethereum (ETH) experienced notable price swings over the past week, marked by sharp dips and quick recoveries. On May 19, ETH briefly dropped to around $2,370 before rebounding strongly. From May 20, the asset gained upward momentum, eventually closing in on $2,630, its highest point during the period. Despite this volatility, multiple market analysts continue to project a substantial long-term price increase for Ethereum. Fed Policy and Trade Developments to Influence ETH Amid this price condition, Altcoin Daily, a…
Long before it was a blockchain, Solana was a word for sunshine. Now, it’s shining as one of America’s fastest-growing and trending baby names. The name, derived from Spanish and Latin roots meaning the “sunshine” or “sunny place,” has surged in popularity, according to new data from the Social Security Administration. As a baby name, Solana has risen to the 242nd spot this year, up from 691st last year and 933rd in 2023, when it first joined the list of top 1,000 names. Naming experts note that Solana, as a name, offers parents an appealing combination of melodic sound, evoking…
On May 19, 2025, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse revealed on X that his high-stakes meeting with Sen. Cynthia Lummis, chair of the Digital Assets Subcommittee, was abruptly canceled, sending shockwaves through Crypto X. Speculation erupted, with many pointing to Lummis’ son-in-law, Will Cole—a vocal Bitcoin maximalist known for reposting anti-Ripple content—as a potential influence behind the snub, fueling fresh waves of XRP FUD. The timing of this cancelled meeting only fuels the fire as it coincides with the alleged behind-the-scenes negotiation between Circle and Ripple, with the latter attempting to buy the former. Another company interested in buying Circle is…
Ethereum just lost one of its long-time institutional backers. In a Thursday statement, algorithmic trading firm Two Prime announced it is dropping all exposure to Ethereum (ETH) and will exclusively manage and lend against Bitcoin (BTC) going forward, citing Ethereum’s unpredictable behavior, declining market momentum, and eroding institutional appeal. Why Two Prime is Going BTC Only https://t.co/VtrQAUyGL0 pic.twitter.com/4BWVd8R7HM — Two Prime (@Two_Prime) May 1, 2025 Two Prime didn’t say how much Ethereum exposure it had, exactly, before making the switch. But it was very detailed in its criticisms of ETH. The firm, an SEC-registered investment advisor, says it has lent…
Ethereum holds above $2,400 with a potential breakout at $2,700, aiming for a 50% rally toward the $4,000 mark. As Bitcoin rises 1% to record a new all-time high, Ethereum outperforms with a 3% surge and is currently trading at $2,632. The leading altcoin is forming a rounding bottom pattern, hinting at a potential breakout and a 50% rally ahead. Ethereum Price Analysis On the daily chart, Ethereum has maintained a sideways trend between $2,400 and $2,700 over the past week. However, the short-term consolidation remains above the 200-day EMA at $2,443, indicating underlying strength. In the broader picture, Ethereum…