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The Shiba Inu ecosystem continues to grow, having added about 840,000 addresses over the past year alone. Notably, the recent growth feat comes amid a year of mixed performance from the meme coin, with 2024 bringing it closer to its all-time high than previous years. For context, SHIB managed to reach a peak of $0.000045 in March 2024, with just a 96.5% extra increase to reclaim the 2021 all-time high of $0.00008845. Shiba Inu eventually lost this position, and despite the market-wide uptrend in Q4 2024, the asset failed to recover the yearly peak. Now, SHIB has dropped below the…
Here’s How Bitcoin (BTC) Could Skyrocket to $180,000 This Year, According to VanEck Executive Matthew Sigel
The head of digital assets research at exchange-traded fund issuer VanEck says Bitcoin (BTC) has more upside potential. In a new interview on the David Lin report, Matthew Sigel says that over the near term, Bitcoin could go up by around 87% from the current level this year if the flagship crypto asset behaves like it previously has during the past three cycles. “In the near term, we do tend to assume that the four-year cycle will hold until the market tells us otherwise. And the most explosive part of the Bitcoin cycle tends to happen in the one year…
Bitcoin is inching closer to reclaiming the much-coveted $100,000 level, currency trading at $98,407, according to CoinGecko data. Earlier this Thursday, Bitcoin reached an intraday high of $98,504 after a 2.5% price increase. The flagship cryptocurrency is now nearing key horizontal resistance. 🚨 Crypto alert:[#BTC-#USDT] Near Horizontal Resistance (1h) pic.twitter.com/zR365x5aMU — 100eyes Crypto Scanner 🌐 (@100eyesCrypto) February 20, 2025 Over the past two weeks, the bulls have repeatedly tried and failed to gain a foothold above the $98,000 level. Bitcoin has not traded above the $100,000 level since Feb. 7, prompting some speculation about whether or not the cryptocurrency’s rally…
Crypto Analyst Projects Dogecoin Price to $5.80 – Could This New Meme Coin Hit 10x in the Short Term?
Despite the high crypto market volatility, Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has forecasted a bullish outlook for Dogecoin, predicting that the meme coin price could hit $5.80 very soon. This prediction comes at a time when whale activity on the DOGE network has decreased significantly in the past weeks. Meanwhile, the ChowWow presale has continued to make waves across the crypto market, driven by its strong use case. While the Solana network has faced scrutiny in the past week due to issues of rug pool, ChowWow is developing a meme coin that is backed by a play-to-earn model. With that, game…
Ben Gagnon, Bitfarms’ Chief Executive Officer, shared his thoughts on how new geopolitical challenges from the Trump administration would impact the Bitcoin mining industry. Gagnon said during a Bloomberg TV interview on March 11 that both the US and Canada have been energy-driven economies for more than 200 years. Blessed with easy access to affordable power has been a key driver of economic growth over the past two centuries. However, he explained that the ongoing trade tensions and tariffs could have downstream effects on the energy markets, which are critical for Bitcoin mining. “All of our sites are based in…
Based on the recent developments, the Bitcoin’s corporate and sovereign reserves signify a looming dramatic shift. As per the analytics from OKX Ventures, the recent developments concerning the crypto realm indicate the crucial role of corporate as well as sovereign Bitcoin ($BTC) reserves in reshaping the market. In an X thread, OKX’s investment arm revealed the current position of Bitcoin reserves and their potential to reform the crypto landscape. Bitcoin Reserve Trends: According to a report, both sovereign and corporate Bitcoin reserves are expected to have a profound impact on the market: — OKX Ventures (@OKX_Ventures) February 20, 2025 Worldwide…
The Kaito AI airdrop isn’t just another random token drop; it’s a reward for early adopters who have previously engaged with the Kaito ecosystem. If you’ve been active in web3 for some time, you will know that most airdrops are hit or miss. Some disappear faster than they arrive, while others can bring long-term value. So, where does the KAITO airdrop stand? And, importantly — how do you get in on it? Let’s break it down step by step. In this guide: How to qualify for the Kaito AI holder airdrop How to claim the $Kaito airdrop? A step-by-step guide…
Kash Patel is now officially the director of the FBI. The Senate confirmed him Thursday in a 51-49 vote, delivering a major win for Donald Trump, who has spent years clashing with the agency. Every Senate Democrat voted against Kash. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, both Republicans, also opposed his nomination. “Mr. Kash’s recent political profile undermines his ability to serve in the apolitical role of Director of the FBI,” Collins said before the vote. But it wasn’t enough to stop him. Kash has built a reputation as one of Trump’s fiercest defenders. Kash’s Bitcoin holdings…
SEC, Making Consecutive Moves for XRP, Officially Starts Approval Process for Solana (SOL) ETFs!
With the new US and SEC administration, the expectation of ETF approval for altcoins such as XRP, Solana (SOL) and Litecoin (LTC) increases, while the SEC continues to make critical moves. At this point, the SEC has accepted three separate 19b-4 filings for spot XRP ETFs from Cboe, BZX, and Nasdaq. These exchanges intend to list spot XRP ETF shares from WisdomTree, Canary Capital, and CoinShares. The publication of these applications in the federal register marks the start of the 240-day period for the SEC to approve or reject the XRP ETF applications from Cboe and Nasdaq on behalf of…
Bitcoin edges higher to $97,973 to $98,323 over the last hour, as traders assess macroeconomic and inflation signals alongside key technical levels. BTC Bitcoin’s daily chart shows price action stabilizing between $96,000 and $98,000, following a 10.3% retreat from its January 20, 2025, all-time high. The macro trend remains in a pullback phase, with critical resistance at $109,356 and support at $89,164. A hold above $96,000 could signal a bullish reversal toward $102,000–$105,000, while a drop below $94,000 may trigger a retest of $90,000. Traders are closely watching this range to gauge directional momentum. BTC/USD via Bitstamp 1D chart on…