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GMT, HYPE, and TRUMP lead AltRank as social traction drives altcoin visibility in April 2025. Meme, AI, and gaming tokens gain momentum through viral mentions and influencer engagement. AltRank data shows social metrics now play a central role in short-term altcoin performance. Stepn’s GMT token leads the latest AltRank chart published by Phoenix Group and LunarCrush on April 19, 2025, reflecting price activity and social traction movement. The AltRank metric tracks relative market strength based on price action compared to Bitcoin and social engagement data. The rankings show a shift in capital attention and digital chatter, with narrative-driven and meme-related…
New York — Luxury hospitality is going crypto. Dorsia, the ultra-exclusive global reservation platform known for unlocking tables at top spots like Carbone, The Corner Store, and Torrisi, just announced a major upgrade: members can now pay in crypto. —Thanks to a new partnership with MoonPay, Dorsia users can fund their in-app wallet using their preferred crypto assets—without ever leaving the app. Whether booking a high-end dinner in New York or a cultural event in Ibiza, members can now use crypto for instant, seamless payments. From Crypto Curiosity to Culinary AccessDorsia isn’t just testing the crypto waters—it’s diving in headfirst.…
Blockchain has a vital part to play in the transition to renewable energy, according to decentralized trading platform D.Energy. Speaking on Rug Radio’s FOMO Hour, the firm’s CEO Shafi Rafi said that the firm’s guiding principle is “making clean energy the new currency of the digital world.” D.Energy’s layer-1 blockchain ecosystem is powered by a unique “Proof of Energy” consensus mechanism, in which validators purchase and stake tokenized renewable energy certificates (RECs), each of which represents an amount of energy generated from renewable sources. That makes D.Energy “the first L1 that’s powered by not the native token, but by an…
Bitcoin’s Short-Term Holders (STHs) face their biggest paper losses since past bear markets due to recent price drops. Glassnode data shows these holders are down ~$30,000 for every 1% Bitcoin falls – echoing historical market bottoms and capitulation events, which goes on to show that many recent Bitcoin buyers are underwater. Historically, this situation often triggers panic selling and sharp market swings, making traders question if this is a deep correction or the start of a reversal. How Are Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Doing? Long-Term Holders (LTHs), holding Bitcoin over 155 days, generally remain profitable with minimal paper losses now. But…
Ethereum ($ETH), the top altcoin, has again secured a notable place in the crypto market with a staggering rise. As per IntoTheBlock, the market capitalization of Ethereum has surged by 12% over the recent 24 hours, indicating its robust price trajectory while it inches closer to the $2,000 mark. The crypto analytics provider took to social media to discuss Ethereum’s current optimistic outlook. ETH added an impressive 12% to its market cap in the last 24 hours.On-chain data points to only modest resistance ahead, with the largest potential sell wall near $1,860. If that zone gives way, a move back…
The New Week Has A Lot Of Economic Developments And Altcoin Events – Here’s The List To Watch Day By Day, Hour…
The cryptocurrency market has generally been sideways this week. The world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), is about to close the week with a 1% increase at $85,089. The situation is a bit more complicated on the altcoin side, with some cryptocurrencies experiencing slight declines while others are preparing to close the week in the green zone. However, many new altcoin events and economic developments will be waiting for cryptocurrency investors in the new week. Especially the signs from US President Donald Trump that the war between Russia and Ukraine may end will make the week interesting. Here is the weekly…
Russia’s Ministry of Finance and Central Bank are teaming up to launch a centralized crypto exchange. This comes after successive attempts to force other exchanges out of the country. This is just one step in Russia’s recent efforts to promote cryptocurrency as a tool to evade sanctions. Its government and business community have been espousing the practice, and Russia is considering a ruble-backed stablecoin. Russia to Launch a Government-Backed Crypto Exchange According to a report from local media, Russia’s government institutions have big plans for this centralized exchange. Initially, it will only be open to “super-qualified” investors. This refers to…
SFT Protocol has announced its groundbreaking partnership with Bitgert to take a strategic leap towards decentralized infrastructure. This collaboration marks a remarkable step in fostering innovation in the Web3 landscape. Through this alliance, the high-speed, gas-efficient blockchain of Bitgert combines with SFT Protocol’s vision. In this way, the partnership aims to reshape the on-chain building and deployment of physical infrastructure. 🔥 Thrilled to partner with @bitgertbrise — one of the fastest-growing and most innovative blockchain ecosystems! 🚀Bitgert is known for its ultra-fast, gas-efficient blockchain solutions, a vibrant community of over 600K+ followers on Twitter and 80K+ members on Telegram, and……
Major Bitcoin holders control about 67.77% of the cryptocurrency’s supply, signaling strong confidence in the asset despite recent market volatility. These investors, holding between 10 and 10,000 BTC, have added over 53,600 BTC since March 22, reinforcing long-term bullish sentiment. 🐳🦈 Bitcoin’s key stakeholders comprised of wallets holding between 10 & 10K BTC currently hold 67.77% of the entire supply of crypto’s top market cap asset. During the April volatility, these wallets continue to accumulate, and have now added over 53.6K BTC since March 22nd. 👍 pic.twitter.com/eCalVW0FQf — Santiment (@santimentfeed) April 19, 2025 The substantial Bitcoin holders maintained their buying…
Ethereum is displaying strong signs of recovery, including a notable upward move that might finally signal the start of a trend reversal. Following several weeks of subdued activity, ETH has risen above the $1,800 mark and the 50-day exponential moving average (EMA), a crucial technical indicator for determining short-term momentum. This breakthrough represents a significant change in the asset’s chart structure rather than merely a bounce. Since early March, the $1,800 mark has served as a ceiling for Ethereum’s price movement, breaking it with significant bullish momentum could be the signal that many investors have been waiting for. The breakout’s…