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The price of Ethereum and similar high-risk assets is staying above critical support points. According to market data, Ethereum, alongside Copper versus Gold and RTY versus US500, is trading near zones that have previously triggered major shifts in market direction. Investors are reacting to ongoing profit-taking, volatility, and broader macroeconomic uncertainty. Ethereum Holds $2,500 Amid Volatility The price of Ethereum hovered around $2,520 on Tuesday due to ongoing selling from both those who bought recently and those who held in the past. The market saw signs of overheating as the price approached the critical $2,500 resistance. Trading volume surged, primarily…
Metaplanet becomes top option for Japanese investors seeking Bitcoin exposure and tax advantage
Metaplanet’s board director, Shinpei Okuno, posted on his X account that the firm’s stock was the most bought security last week via NISA. Metaplanet recently partnered with SBI Holdings, a major player in Japan’s financial services industry and the parent company of SBI Securities. It is now seeing its stock surge to first place on the list of most purchased stocks in Japan. One of the factors driving the surge is the country’s high taxes on direct crypto holdings. Metaplanet becomes top pick for Japanese investors Metaplanet Inc., a Tokyo-listed investment company, became a top pick for Japanese investors seeking…
In a rapidly moving crypto market, remaining updated is essential to stay head of the curve. Part of this task involves spotting top crypto gainers before others capitalize on such opportunities. Today, data reported CMC listed multiple top-performing assets that have attracted investors’ interest. Top 7 performers today XRP (XRP) XRP emerged as the top performer in today’s virtual currency market. The asset recorded a price growth of 5.36% from yesterday, bolstered by positive sentiment among XRP holders regarding favorable developments in the SEC-Ripple legal battle. First, the SEC placed its case against Ripple on hold last month. In another…
The UK Court of Appeal has dismissed the majority of a $13.3 billion (£10 billion) class action against crypto exchange Binance, dealing a major blow to Bitcoin SV (BSV) investors who said the company’s 2019 delisting of the token crushed its growth potential. The court rejected the investors’ “foregone growth effect” theory, which suggested BSV would have reached price levels similar to Bitcoin had it not been removed from major trading platforms, in a judgment handed down on Wednesday. The claim sought 352 times the original value of BSV held by “sub-class B” investors, but the court deemed it speculative…
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…