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Ethereum has been weighed down by persistent downward momentum, and even a near-term rally may not be enough to shift the broader trend immediately. As it stands, the ETH price is now at an important technical moment, with crypto analyst Tony “The Bull” Severino warning of a possible close below a significant long-term indicator. 

With just days remaining in the first quarter of 2025, Severino took to the social media platform X to highlight the implications of Ethereum’s position relative to its 3-month Bollinger Band basis, which could spell trouble.

Ethereum Faces A Technical Threat On The Quarterly Timeframe Chart

Crypto analyst Tony “The Bull” Severino has sounded the alarm on Ethereum’s quarterly chart. In a recent post on social media platform X, Severino pointed to the 3-month Bollinger Band basis, saying Ethereum’s price is in danger of closing below it. There’s now less than a week remaining in Q1, and the analyst warned, “There are seven days left to save Ethereum from closing below the 3M Bollinger Band basis. If it loses it, look out below.”

The 3M Bollinger Band is a version of the standard Bollinger Bands indicator applied to a 3-month (quarterly) chart. In this case, each candlestick on the chart represents three months of price action, so it covers ETH’s price behavior from a long-term perspective. Speaking of long-term price action, the Ethereum / U.S. Dollar 3-month index shared by Severino shows that the altcoin has been trading within these Bollinger bands since July 2022.

As shown in the price chart below, Ethereum is currently trading close to the lower Bollinger band, which is just around the $2,000 price level. Interestingly, the current candlestick, which only has a few days to close, is highlighted by a lower wick protruding below the lower band. This means the Ethereum price has already broken below the Bollinger Band for a brief period this quarter, but only a close below could quickly seal the deal.

What A Breakdown Below The Band Could Mean For ETH’s Price

If Ethereum does close below the Bollinger Band, it will undoubtedly signal an incoming wave of bearish momentum that might outshine its current lackluster price action. The cryptocurrency might lose the $2,000 psychological price threshold completely and lose many support levels up until $1,500 before any strong rebound. Tony Severino noted that there are only seven days left to save Ethereum from closing below the 3M Bollinger Band and avoid a bearish potential.

In another post on X, the analyst expanded on the implications of ETH’s current structure. Many investors are hoping for a swift rebound and a return to all-time highs, but he cautioned that such an optimistic run might take a long time to manifest.

Any bullish trend in the short term might not be enough to reverse the larger downward trend that has been developing for the past 12 months. A meaningful structural change will require sustained bullish pressure over multiple quarters, not just a short-term bounce.  “Think in terms of quarters, not months, weeks, or days,” he said.

At the time of writing, Ethereum is trading at $2,052.

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $85,500 level after a strong move to the upside, reigniting hopes for a push toward the psychological $90,000 mark. However, despite the recent bullish momentum, uncertainty continues to weigh heavily on global financial markets. Fears of an escalating trade war and broader macroeconomic instability are keeping investors cautious, even as Bitcoin shows signs of strength.

In the midst of this volatile environment, concerns about declining market liquidity have surfaced. Recent media reports claimed that Bitcoin liquidity is sharply dropping due to slowing capital inflows. However, on-chain data from CryptoQuant suggests otherwise. The slowdown in Bitcoin’s Realized Capitalization growth — currently at +0.6% per month — reflects a reduction in new capital entering the market, not an actual decrease in liquidity.

Drawing conclusions about declining liquidity based solely on a deceleration in growth is misleading. As BTC hovers below $90,000, market participants are closely watching price action and macroeconomic signals. For now, bullish hopes remain alive — but investor caution shows no signs of fading.

Bitcoin Climbs Above $86K Amid Uncertainty

Bitcoin has experienced a quiet but notable surge, climbing above the $86,000 level as bulls attempt to kickstart a broader recovery rally. After weeks of sideways action and downward pressure, this move brings cautious optimism to investors. Still, the market remains on edge. Since late January, the crypto space has been rocked by global instability, with fears of a trade war and erratic policy signals from U.S. President Donald Trump fueling volatility across all asset classes.

Despite this upward move, selling pressure continues to linger. Investors are beginning to question whether the current cycle has more room to run or if a longer cooldown is ahead. Some analysts are now warning of a potential 6 to 12-month bear market, citing weakening momentum and heightened macroeconomic risks.

Adding to the confusion, reports have circulated about a supposed drop in Bitcoin market liquidity due to slowing capital inflows. Top analyst Axel Adler addressed this on X, clarifying that the concern is overblown. According to CryptoQuant data, Bitcoin’s Realized Capitalization continues to grow, currently up 0.6% per month and standing at roughly $866 billion.

This growth indicates a slowdown in new capital entering the market, not a liquidity decline. Drawing conclusions about falling liquidity based solely on this metric is misleading. The data suggests that the market is cooling, not collapsing — a subtle but critical distinction as Bitcoin seeks to reclaim higher ground.

BTC Price Testing Crucial Supply

Bitcoin is currently trading at $88,200 after days of speculation surrounding a potential recovery rally. While the recent upward movement has injected optimism into the market, bulls still face a critical test. To confirm a new uptrend and signal the start of a fresh bull phase, Bitcoin must reclaim and hold above the $90,000 level — a key psychological and technical resistance.

This level has acted as a strong barrier in recent weeks, and a decisive breakout could encourage more capital inflows and shift sentiment in favor of buyers. However, the risk of rejection remains high. If BTC fails to break above $90K and close convincingly above both the 200-day moving average (MA) and the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), downside pressure could return quickly.

A failure to maintain momentum at this stage could trigger a pullback below the $84,000 level, where short-term support is expected to be tested. Market participants are watching closely as Bitcoin navigates this critical zone, with the next few days likely to determine whether the current rally evolves into a full trend reversal — or stalls under resistance. The battle between bulls and bears is far from over.

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Financial management behemoth BlackRock has made another move in its approach to blockchain by starting a fund for big clients on the Solana network. Reports from Fortune say that this fund, called the USD Institutional Digital Fund (BUIDL), is now available on seven different blockchain platforms.

Solana & BlackRock: Pioneering Crypto Markets

BlackRock, which manages $11.6 trillion in assets, has been slowly entering the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain. Since its start in March 2024, BUIDL has already gathered $1.7 billion in assets. Experts believe the fund could reach $2 billion by April.

Expanding To A Strategic Network

Solana is attractive because it carries out transactions fast and charges low fees. This blockchain gives investors constant access to regular financial tools. Michael Sonnenshein, the COO of Securitize, says this way of doing things makes it easier and more convenient for funds like treasuries.

The institutions are here.

Today @Securitize launched the largest yield-bearing tokenized treasury fund ($1.7B), BUIDL, on Solana.

BUIDL is issued by BlackRock — the world’s largest asset manager. More from Fortune:https://t.co/pFRrr341Kv

— Solana (@solana) March 25, 2025

“We’re making them unboring,” Sonnenshein told Fortune. “We are advancing and leapfrogging some of the quote-unquote deficiencies that money markets may have in their traditional formats.”

BlackRock brought its Bitcoin ETP to Europe on Tuesday. It announced that it would start on Xetra and in Euronext Paris and Amsterdam.

Trends In Global Investment Taking Shape

Franklin Templeton also entered the blockchain scene by launching a money fund on Solana in February. This shows that more major financial groups are interested in using blockchain for investment products.

In addition to running funds on blockchain, BlackRock has set up Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US, Canada, and Europe. CEO Larry Fink believes blockchain will be important in future financial tools.

The company appears to have shifted its focus to asset tokenization after the breakthrough. Moving traditional investment vehicles to the blockchain is the next big thing, Fink said.

BUIDL is now a part of blockchain networks like Ethereum, Optimism, Aptos, Avalanche, Arbitrum, and Polygon. The fund, backed by cash and Treasury bills, offers big investors a new way to invest using regular financial methods.

BlackRock’s effort to merge blockchain with everyday financial products is clear with $1.7 billion already invested, showing strong interest from investors in these new financial tools.

Choosing Solana shows the growing confidence in this blockchain’s ability to manage many transactions fast and at a low cost. This makes it a suitable option for big financial firms seeking innovative investment methods.

Featured image from Gemini Imagen, chart from TradingView

Sentiment is starting to turn bullish once again toward Bitcoin, the largest crypto asset, as investors have gone on a buying spree following its renewed upward move to $88,000. Despite the recent volatility that hindered BTC’s bullish performance, short-term holders have shown a notable accumulation trend.

Rapid Rise In Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Supply

Several key developments in Bitcoin’s market dynamics point to rising confidence in the flagship asset’s future performance. Such optimism can fuel a rise in BTC’s price, as evidenced by its recent move to the $88,000 resistance level.

Following the upside move, Axel Adler Jr., a seasoned on-chain expert and macro-researcher, has identified a shift in investors’ behavior among Bitcoin short-term holders. In the post on the X (formerly Twitter), Axel Adler reported that the short-term holders are making a strong presence in the market again as their supply increases dramatically.

The advancement in short-term supply indicates heightened speculative activity by this cohort, with fresh investors purchasing BTC in spite of price fluctuations. It also implies a growing influence of short-term market players, which could impact BTC’s price dynamics in the near future.

On-chain data shared by the expert shows that the short-term holders have been increasing their supply since January 1, adding over 201,743 more BTC. As a result, their holdings now boast about 5,750,076 BTC, reflecting a strong supply base.

While their holding has increased significantly, it is still far less than in previous cycles. Axel Adler highlighted that short-term holders had more than 8.4 million BTC and 7 million at the peak of the previous cycles, respectively.

Essentially, around 200,000 BTC is presently sitting at an unrealized loss of over $17 billion at the current price of the asset. Thus far, market participants are closely observing whether the development will lead to significant sell pressure from these investors. However, after a thorough examination, the expert is confident that short-term holders are not in a hurry to sell their Bitcoin holdings.

Are Short-Term Holders Looking To Sell Their BTC?

Considering other key metrics like the BTC Short-Term Holders SOPR Indicator, there is a possibility that these investors could sell their coins. Axel Alder reveals that the metric has currently risen above 1.

This increase indicates that these investors typically classified as 155-day holders are likely to sell their BTC at a profit. Even though short-term holders will generate selling pressure, the expert believes that there will not be many sellers.

Presently, BTC is trading at $87,580, demonstrating a nearly 1% increase in the last 24 hours. Investors seem to be losing confidence in Bitcoin’s renewed bullish movements as its trading volume has declined by almost 13% in the past day.

In a discussion with Cardano community member Big Pey, Fergie from Input Output Global’s (IOG) research division revealed the full scope of Cardano’s proposed roadmap through 2030. The plan, spanning nine research areas and 34 workstreams, seeks to establish Cardano as a leading blockchain platform capable of supporting global-scale decentralized applications, advanced tokenomics, and post-quantum resilience.

The multi-year research agenda, now open for community feedback, is designed to run parallel with Voltaire-era governance and aims to deliver foundational breakthroughs in protocol design, scalability, interoperability, and security. “The proposal that we have out for the community for discussion and debate… reflects a one-year program, but that one-year program sits within a five-year Cardano vision,” Fergie explained.

Cardano’s Ouroboros Mega And Leios

At the heart of the roadmap is Ouroboros Mega, described as the final major upgrade of Cardano’s consensus protocol lineage. Following iterations from Classic to Praos and Genesis, Ouroboros Mega comprises seven specialized workstreams intended to advance Cardano’s settlement speed, fairness, and resilience.

The streams include Peras for faster settlement, Leios to increase throughput, fair transaction processing for smaller stake pool operators (SPOs), Byzantine-resilient networking, multi-resource consensus, proof of useful work, congestion control, and sharding. “These are core capabilities that allow us to strengthen the protocol, making it faster, fairer, and more secure,” Fergie emphasized.

With Ouroboros research dating back to 2015 and over 3,000 academic citations, IOG views Mega as a capstone of years of protocol development. “This work has catalyzed a market cap that’s tens of billions of dollars. It really tells the story of what research does,” Fergie noted.

Leios—one of the most anticipated innovations—targets throughput increases necessary for global adoption. While technical specifics remain under wraps, Leios is already moving from research into prototyping. “The objective is to get high throughput, more blocks being processed faster, to provide more scale into the Cardano network,” Fergie confirmed, acknowledging that full development could take another year or two.

Leios sits among six innovation streams prioritized for fast-tracked development, including anti-grinding security measures, fast BFT for partner chain finality, recursive SNARKs aggregation (OurSnark), and Proof of Restake, which aims to strengthen consensus mechanisms.

Quantum Readiness And Global Adoption

IOG’s roadmap also directly addresses long-term technological threats and opportunities, including the rise of quantum computing. A dedicated post-quantum research area is included, prompted by major developments from firms like Google and Microsoft. “Every time there’s a big announcement from Google or Microsoft, we get a lot of interest in those [quantum] workstreams,” Fergie noted.

Zero-knowledge capabilities represent another pillar of the plan. “We have strategic projects around ZK-Labs, Halo 2, and other applications of zero-knowledge proofs,” Fergie added. These are designed to enhance privacy, scalability, and verification efficiency across Cardano’s ecosystem.

The roadmap expands Cardano’s scope beyond financial applications, envisioning it as a “world operating system” for decentralized applications and digital governance. Tokenomics, global identity, and democracy research form critical parts of the plan, reflecting the network’s ambitions to support digital nation-states and on-chain democratic systems.

“Tokenomics is still very under-researched. The tokenomics we have in Cardano needs foundational research to develop a pathway for sustainability over the next 10 to 20 years,” Fergie warned.

IOG asserts that its blockchain research network is the largest and most prolific in the industry, with 238 academic papers published to date—50 of which have been foundational to Cardano’s development. “Last year we produced 37 papers involving 77 researchers and attended 25 leading academic conferences,” Fergie stated.

The research network spans in-house experts, embedded academics at global universities, and specialized blockchain labs in Edinburgh, Tokyo, and Wyoming. Collaborations extend to Stanford and over a dozen institutions worldwide. “By those metrics, we would argue that we’re the leading blockchain research group worldwide,” Fergie claimed.

The 2030 vision is currently under review by the Intersect Product Committee, with a proposed budget covering 20 research and six innovation streams for Work Program 2025. “We’re mindful that Voltaire introduces new decentralized governance challenges, especially around budget approvals. The 2025 budget is likely to be signed in Q2 but could be delayed,” Fergie admitted.

Despite the complexity, IOG stresses that the shift toward decentralized governance is necessary. “It’s more important to do things right and do them well than rush these things,” Fergie said.

With the research proposal live on Intersect’s forums and research working group pages, IOG is actively seeking community input. “We’re inviting discussion, feedback, and criticism. We know we don’t do everything as well as we could, and we’re open to improving,” Fergie stated.

At press time, ADA traded at $0.7685.

Over 6,000 GameStop locations once graced the planet.

A little more than half that number remain. CEO Ryan Cohen has been on a herculean quest to reverse the company’s fortunes, even as brick-and-mortar retailers suffer.

The whole ‘online’ thing is working against him, but Cohen has one thing in his favor: a big pile of cash – roughly $4.8B.

And he’s decided to spend it all on Bitcoin. What does that mean and, most importantly, could this lead Bitcoin down the rallying path, and could the best presales ride the hype wave?

GameStop’s Own Bitcoin Reserve?

Following Michael Saylor’s Strategy strategy, GameStop intends to start purchasing Bitcoin. And they purposefully haven’t said how much they want (which might mean a lot).

It’s part of a clear shift in GameStop’s plan. Brick-and-mortar might be doomed, but a company modeled more after an investment company (and with an investor website clearly modeled after Berkshire Hathaway’s) might succeed.

In fact, GameStop reported $131.3M in net income for 2024, up from $6.7M for fiscal year 2023.

What’s the point? More Bitcoin. Just in the past week, we’ve seen:

• Metaplanet setting out to become the Strategy of Asia
• US Bitcoin Reserve considering using gold certificates to fund Bitcoin purchases
• And now, GameStop plans to build its own Bitcoin reserve fund

That’s a lot of potential purchasing pressure on $BTC. Will the price respond accordingly?

If it does, these three best presales could make big gains, riding the Bitcoin hype.

1. MIND of Pepe ($MIND) – Real-Time Crypto Intelligence with Autonomous AI

MIND of Pepe ($MIND) offers a path forward for the emerging AI agent market. It takes a meme coin – Pepe, in this case – and builds an AI on top.

Why? Because an AI that could think for itself, learn from the crypto community on X, and eventually deploy its own tokens that could completely transform the crypto economy (and become a profitable investment for you, at the same time).

Imagine the potential for market analysis, exclusive alpha, and early access to token launches on Telegram, all powered by the MIND agent. If you thought ‘priceless,’ then you’re right.

That’s exactly what $MIND token holders get, as well as 295% staking rewards.

The tokenomics lays the foundation for a long-term project, one capable of delivering immediate returns through presale staking as well as incredible long-term potential. With a full quarter of available tokens reserved for the MIND agent – which can interact directly with the blockchain – who knows what it can do?

Learn how to buy MIND of Pepe, and check out our $MIND price prediction. We think a successful presale could send the token price to $0.00535 by the end of 2025. And with $7.6M raised so far, the presale is off to a great start.

$MIND tokens currently cost $0.0035946, and this is the cheapest you’re going to get it.

2. Solaxy ($SOLX) – 146% Staking on First-Ever Solana Layer-2

Ethereum gives new memecoins incredible scalability, Solana provides low fees.

Solaxy ($SOLX) wants scalability and low fees together on the same chain.

The $SOLX token will launch on Ethereum with cross-chain compatibility. The project will build quickly to develop the first-ever Solana Layer-2 solution, one designed to eliminate failed transactions.

And with Ethereum’s liquidity, Solaxy could be the perfect solution for the next generation of meme coin launches.

There’s a huge amount of potential there – with $27.9M raised in the presale, investors are flocking to Solaxy’s promise. Learn how to purchase the $SOLX token; presale investors can also stake their tokens for 146% APY.

Can Solaxy blaze a new path forward for Solana, one with even less congestion? Can Solaxy leverage Ethereum’s reliability, but without the painful transaction fees?

Investors seem to think so. Our own analysis indicates that the $SOLX price – currently $0.001674 – could reach $0.032, a 3,100% by the end of the year, as Solaxy builds towards one of the best presales of 2025 so far.

Visit the Solaxy presale page for more information. You can also research the project through the Best Wallet app and purchase tokens there.

3. Dexboss ($DEBO) – AI-Powered DeFi Trading Platform

Make AI work for you and trade like a boss with Dexboss.

With over 2,000 cryptos to trade, Dexboss users will be able to trade, stake, and earn rewards from liquidity pools all on one platform. The platform roadmap includes margin trading tools with AI safeguards to manage risk.

$DEBO serves as the utility token for the Dexboss platform. Holders will gain access for the Dexboss platform, using it to trade coins before they hit the mainstream as Kraken or Binance listings.

Other platform features include automated security tools, decentralized security (you control your own assets), cross-chain compatibility, and a user-friendly interface.

The potential of a native DeFi with AI features isn’t lost on investors; the $DEBO presale has already raised over $600K.

Best Presales Prepare for Bitcoin Push, GameStop Eyes PSA

Everyone’s buying Bitcoin, even ‘stonks’-heavy GameStop investors. That might already be influencing $BTC’s price; it’s up nearly 5% for the week.

And there’s always the potential for more Bitcoin-focused news. GameStop has a partnership in place with PSA, a leading third-party authenticator with deep connections to games and collectibles.

Could GameStop elevate that partnership by introducing tokenization? Trading cards and game memorabilia have always been ripe for NFTs and tokenization. Is GameStop building a Bitcoin reserve precisely to fuel such a move?

Only time will tell with GameStop. In the meantime, these crypto presales could ride Bitcoin to ever-greater heights, as investors look for the best presales that combine meme coin momentum and real-world utility.

Don’t take our word for it! Do your own research, and always be aware that crypto is volatile; tokens go up, and tokens go down.

That said, good news for Bitcoin tends to be good news for the rest of the crypto world. Watch these crypto presales carefully to see how they respond.

On Tuesday, crypto company Immutable announced that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially closed its inquiry into the company and its associated parties. 

This comes after the SEC previously issued a Wells notice, which signaled its intention to pursue legal action against Immutable for alleged violations of securities laws. The SEC has found no wrongdoing, and no further action will be taken.

Immutable Cleared Of SEC Inquiry

This development marks a significant milestone for Immutable and the broader cryptocurrency industry, particularly following the heightened regulatory scrutiny that emerged during the former SEC Chair Gary Gensler. 

The closure of the inquiry aligns with a shift in regulatory approaches initiated during President Donald Trump administration, which aimed to roll back certain regulations implemented by the Biden administration. 

The Wells notice had broadly alleged violations of securities law and misrepresentations by Immutable, but the specifics were never detailed. 

When the notice was issued last year, Immutable denied any wrongdoing, characterizing the SEC’s actions as part of a broader “regulation-via-enforcement” strategy that has disproportionately targeted companies within the burgeoning Web3 space. 

Immutable joined a list of notable firms, including Coinbase, Ripple, and Crypto.com, that have faced similar escalations from the SEC, particularly in the lead-up to the recent US elections. Notably, the regulator has dropped all of its enforcement actions against these firms. 

Immutable suggested that the SEC’s inquiry was primarily focused on the company’s IMX token, particularly concerning its listing and private sales in 2021. A Wells notice typically indicates that the SEC is contemplating legal action, creating uncertainty and operational challenges for the company involved.

Plans To Accelerate Growth In Web3 Gaming 

Robbie Ferguson, president of Immutable, expressed satisfaction with the SEC’s decision to conclude the inquiry, stating, “This marks a significant milestone for the crypto industry and gaming as we advance towards a future with regulatory clarity.” 

Ferguson emphasized that with the regulatory cloud lifted, Immutable can continue its mission of promoting digital ownership among the 3.1 billion gamers worldwide.

The notion of regulatory clarity is crucial for attracting investment into the Web3 gaming sector, which has already seen over $12 billion in venture capital funding since 2020. 

Major gaming studios have often cited legal and compliance risks as substantial barriers to entering the blockchain space. With clearer regulatory guidelines on the horizon, industry experts believe there will be a surge in investment and opportunities to tokenize the expansive $100 billion market for in-game purchases.

For gamers, Immutable’s success in navigating these regulatory challenges means the potential for true digital ownership of in-game assets, allowing players to trade, sell, or transfer items across different platforms and ecosystems. 

Ferguson highlighted the importance of this moment, stating, “With the operational overhead of a Wells notice lifted, Immutable can continue building to make Web3 gaming accessible to the masses with the best gaming wallet and chain in the market.”

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Bitcoin may be taking a breather, but behind the scenes, the giants are quietly stacking chips.

The latest move? BlackRock, the world’s biggest asset manager, has launched a physically backed spot Bitcoin ETP in Europe called iShares Bitcoin ETP. Yes, the same BlackRock whose IBIT fund in the US made waves as one of the most successful Bitcoin ETF launches in history.

When the whales start swimming, minnows take notice, and it’s not Bitcoin alone that’s attracting attention.

We look at three of the best crypto presales that investors have been flocking to, but first, more about what BlackRock’s been up to.

BlackRock Is Betting Big on Bitcoin – Again

BlackRock doesn’t just toss darts. Their latest European Bitcoin ETP follows the roaring success of IBIT, which quickly became one of the most successful ETF launches in history.

This isn’t a side hustle. It’s a signal.

Larry Fink, BlackRock’s CEO, once called Bitcoin an ‘index of money laundering.’ Now, he’s all in.

If that’s not a 180, we don’t know what is. And as BlackRock expands its crypto exposure into Europe, it tells us one thing: the institutional floodgates aren’t just open – they’re flooding.

And, here’s the kicker: Bitcoin’s Hash Ribbon just flashed bullish again. That’s a signal that’s been right seven times out of seven.

Bitcoin’s Hash Ribbon is an on-chain metric that tracks Bitcoin miners’ health and behavior. When it flips bullish, it usually means miners have stopped panic-selling and started hoarding coins again. Historically, it’s been a sure sign of an incoming rally.

So, with BlackRock going full steam ahead on $BTC, and technical indicators flashing green, what’s the smart money move?

Just before the next $BTC rally, Bitcoin is always the big play. But those who caught Ethereum in 2016 or Dogecoin in 2020 know the biggest gains can come through smaller players if you get in while they’re still small.

So, let’s talk about some of the new kids on the blockchain, three of the best crypto presales you’ll want on your radar before the rocket takes off:

1. BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) – Bullish by Name, Bullish by Nature

If BlackRock is the heavyweight champ in the Bitcoin arena, BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) is an ambitious contender with serious crowd appeal.

At its core, $BTCBULL is a reflection-based token that aims to amplify exposure to Bitcoin. When the price of $BTC moves up, $BTCBULL is designed to react even stronger – thanks to its tokenomics and smart contract mechanics.

That means you’re not just betting on Bitcoin. You’re turbocharging the bet.

Right now, you can buy $BTCBULL for just $0.00243, and the project has already raised over $4.1M in presale. That’s no small feat for a token that hasn’t even hit the main exchanges yet.

There’s more under the hood. One of the token’s standout features is its Bitcoin airdrop system. As Bitcoin hits key milestones – $125K, $150K, and beyond – holders of $BTCBULL will receive $BTCBULL and $BTC airdrops.

But there’s a catch: airdrops are only distributed to those who bought $BTCBULL via Best Wallet and continue holding it there. If you’re holding your tokens somewhere else, even in a cold wallet, you’ll miss the party.

So if you’re chasing those juicy $BTC rewards, make sure you’re in the right wallet and ready for the next breakout.

2. Meme Index ($MEMEX) – Your All-in-One Meme Coin Portfolio

Next up is Meme Index ($MEMEX) – a token that could only exist in 2025.

Picture this: what if there were a single index token that tracked the performance of top meme coins like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and Pepe? That’s exactly what Meme Index is.

Meme Index is made up of four unique indexes: Meme Titan, Meme MidCap, Meme Moonshot, and Meme Frenzy.

Each one targets a different layer of the meme coin market, from established giants to up-and-coming underdogs and ultra-volatile moonshots.

The platform uses automated smart contracts to track, weigh, and rebalance the top meme coins based on market cap and liquidity. $MEMEX holders automatically gain diversified exposure to the meme coin market – no active trading required.

It’s meme investing made passive.

$MEMEX currently costs $0.0166883, with $4.2M already raised in presale. That shows real belief in the concept – and, importantly, in meme coins as a legitimate investment vehicle.

If Dogecoin taught us anything, it’s that memes can turn into gold. $MEMEX isn’t just banking on it – it’s systematizing it.

It might sound like a meme, but the index structure makes it a surprisingly smart play. You get exposure to the meme coin space, without having to put all your eggs in the Doge basket.

3. Dawgz AI ($DAGZ) – AI-Powered Trading with a Meme Twist

In the rapidly evolving crypto landscape, Dawgz AI ($DAWGZ) is making waves by merging the playful essence of meme culture with cutting-edge artificial intelligence.

It’s a project built for the modern trader – part Wall Street bot, part internet doggo.

Dawgz AI is an AI agent that stands out by offering powerful, automated AI trading bots designed to scan, analyze, and trade the crypto markets 24/7.

These bots aren’t just fast – they’re trained on real-time data and refined by continuous machine learning to optimize decision-making and maximize returns.

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or someone who panics during market dips, Dawgz AI aims to take the stress out of trading.

The platform also includes an intuitive dashboard for monitoring performance and a suite of tools that lets you customize risk levels, strategies, and even tap into community-voted bot upgrades.

The goal? Make AI-driven trading simple, efficient, and fun.

$DAWGZ is currently in presale at $0.00345, and the project has already raised nearly $3M, reflecting strong investor confidence in the idea of democratizing AI trading.

Don’t Miss the Boat Twice

Let’s be real – Bitcoin isn’t going to zero. Not when BlackRock’s buying in. Not when miners are hoarding. And definitely not when the Hash Ribbon flashes bullish like it just did.

But while $BTC is gearing up for its next leg up, the smartest money often finds the breakout stars before they hit the headlines.

So whether you’re into altcoins, or just hunting for the best presale of 2025, now’s the time to act. Because once the market starts running again, hesitation will be the most expensive decision of all.

As always, don’t forget to do your own research (DYOR) – crypto investments are highly volatile and carry risks, especially during presales.

The good news just seems to keep on coming for crypto. Two US banks – Custodia and Vantage – have teamed up to produce ‘America’s first-ever bank-issued stablecoin’ called Avit, and this first US bank stablecoin could prove to be good news for other coins like Best Wallet Token.

One person who won’t be happy though is President Trump, who earlier announced plans for his own US dollar-pegged stablecoin, $USD1.

With two other US dollar stablecoins in existence – $USDC and $USDT – is the market at risk of getting flooded with too many of these US dollar cryptocoins?

Too Many US Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins, Too Few Users?

There may be a risk that we’re going to have far too many US dollar-pegged stablecoins out there, and not enough adoption to sustain them. Two of them – $USDT and $USDC – are not bank-issued but they’re still popular and regularly used.

In February 2024, Tether (the company behind USDT) announced profits of $13B, and Circle (the company behind USDC) said their profits had topped $1.6B. However, since they’re not public companies required to open their books, we have to take their word for it.

So where does that leave the two scrappy incoming tokens, $USD1 and Avit? Will there be space for them to compete? Will President Trump’s backing be enough for $USD1 to muscle its way in?

One thing is for sure – Avit’s adoption as an ERC-20 token on the Ethereum blockchain has $ETH fans cheering – and Custodia CEO Caitlin Long crowing. However, Long went to great pains to push back on the Fed Governor’s remarks that ‘stablecoins are synthetic dollars.’ Long begged to differ.

Gov Waller is right–to date, every stablecoin issued in crypto is a “synthetic dollar” – but what Custodia Bank issued yesterday is a “real dollar” precisely because it was issued by a bank authorized to take deposits. We tokenized a bank’s ‘demand deposit’ & that’s different.

By bringing out Avit on the Ethereum blockchain, Custodia showed a big shift in their thinking. In the past, they’ve always championed Bitcoin. Choosing to bring out Avit as an ERC-20 token on Ethereum did not go unnoticed, including Ethereum advocate Evan Van Ness who was blunt.

ETH fixed this. Bitcoin couldn’t.

If Avit truly takes off, this would consolidate Ethereum as the GOAT in the room – and leave all other blockchains in the dust.

SEC Roundtables Discuss More Crypto Adoption Plans

The new Marvel-sounding SEC Crypto Task Force is planning 4 more crypto roundtables on the subjects of trading, custody, tokenization, and DeFi. With the first one on April 11th, the public are invited to attend in person or online. Get your popcorn and beer ready.

The Crypto Task Force – launched one day after President Trump took office – has been told to come up with a workable crypto framework. This has involved abandoning long-running lawsuits against crypto companies and relaxing the rules in general towards crypto adoption.

This new SEC-crypto bromance is widely expected to be extremely beneficial for new crypto – such as meme coins – currently in presale, such as Best Wallet Token ($BEST).

Their plans align with what Custodia and Vantage are trying to do – bring crypto into the mainstream and make it a default form of payment.

Best Wallet Token ($BEST) – Invest In a Wallet For Online & Offline Payments

Best Wallet Token ($BEST) is shaping up as one of the best presales of 2025, having raised more than $11.5M so far. It’s the native token of Best Wallet, and holders of $BEST will get exclusive benefits which won’t be available to the rest of the unwashed masses.

These benefits include cheaper transaction fees, higher staking rewards, governance and voting rights to influence the Best Wallet token, and early access to new projects. Although those ‘new projects’ have not been specified yet.

The current token price – which is set to increase today – is $0.024475 and the staking APY is 137%.

The bigger picture though is the Best Wallet itself.

Like the first US bank stablecoin, Best Wallet wants crypto payments to be something that people do by default. To that end, they want to introduce the BEST debit card, which will enable users to pay for online and offline purchases using their Best wallet balance.

Cash could become a thing of the past.

Do Your Crypto Research!

We end with our usual disclaimers. All of this talk about the best altcoins is obviously very motivating. But nobody can predict the future. Therefore, you’re going into uncertain territory when you invest in crypto.

Therefore, don’t take anybody’s word for it – do your own independent research, consult lots of credible sources (your uncle Chad doesn’t count), and make your own decisions. Plus the most important rule of all – don’t invest what you can’t afford to lose. That includes the kid’s college fund and your spouse’s 401K.

Nate Geraci—President of The ETF Store, host of ETF Prime, and Co-Founder of The ETF Institute—renewed his confidence in a future spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.

Geraci’s comments arrived via X, where he stated, “Ripple lawsuit coming to end… Seems obvious spot XRP ETF approval simply matter of time IMO. And yes, I expect BlackRock, Fidelity, etc to all be involved. XRP currently 3rd largest non-stablecoin crypto asset by market cap. Largest ETF issuers aren’t going to ignore this.”

Geraci, who had already forecast a spot ETF filing by BlackRock in mid-March, reiterated that it is increasingly plausible that major asset managers will seek to tap into top altcoins beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. On March 14, he wrote: “I’m ready to log formal prediction… BlackRock will file for both solana & xrp ETFs. Solana could be any day. Think XRP once SEC lawsuit concluded.”

The expert emphasized that BlackRock is currently the leader (followed by Fidelity) by assets under management for both spot Bitcoin and spot Ethereum ETF. “I simply don’t see them allowing competitors to come in & launch ETFs on 2 of the top 5 non-stablecoin crypto assets w/out any sort of fight. I also believe BlackRock will file for crypto index ETFs btw,” Geraci stated.

Notably, yesterday’s filing by Fidelity for a spot Solana ETF filing appears to reinforce the notion that leading fund issuers are stepping into the altcoin ETF domain.

XRP Lawsuit End Opens The Door

Geraci’s renewed optimism comes on the heels of yesterday’s announcement from Ripple Chief Legal Officer (CLO) Stuart Alderoty, who provided what he characterized as his “last update on SEC v Ripple ever.” Last week, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) agreed to drop its appeal against Ripple.

“Ripple has now agreed to drop its cross-appeal. The SEC will keep $50M of the $125M fine (already in an interest-bearing escrow in cash), with the balance returned to Ripple. The agency will also ask the Court to lift the standard injunction that was imposed earlier at the SEC’s request. All subject to Commission vote, drafting of final documents and usual court processes,” Alderoty revealed.

Nonetheless, pro-XRP attorney Fred Rispoli has clarified via X that the case is not entirely concluded until the SEC’s formal vote and subsequent filings have been processed. Based on standard timelines, Rispoli suggests it could take up to 30 days for the Commission to vote and another 30 days for Judge Torres to sign off on lifting the injunction.

In the best-case scenario, observers could see a fully resolved matter within roughly 60 days. The formal conclusion of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple would ostensibly remove a central barrier to major institutional products tied to XRP, thereby making Geraci’s spot XRP ETF prediction more plausible.

At press time, XRP traded at $2.4495.

US Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman nominee Paul Atkins questioning his call for less strict crypto regulations and potential conflicts of interest. The inquiry precedes his upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing.

Elizabeth Warren Presses Paul Atkins On Crypto Regulations

On Monday, Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Banking, revealed she sent a 34-page letter to President Trump’s SEC chairman nominee, Paul Atkins.

In the letter, the crypto-critic lawmaker expressed her worry about his potential approach to crypto regulation, considering “the decisions you make as Chair will have significant implications for the long-term health of American commerce and economic growth.”

Senator Warren highlighted the SEC nominee’s extensive experience in financial services and capital markets but noted concerns about Atkins’ record as a regulator and key advisory role in “historic failures of the financial system.”

She outlined Atkins’ positions as an SEC Commissioner during the 2008 financial crisis and his advisory role to the now-collapsed crypto platform FTX in 2022 as key reasons to question his judgment and “ability to serve as an effective SEC Chair” if confirmed.

In addition to advising a number of crypto companies and boards, you have served as an advisor to the Chamber of Digital Commerce since 2020 and to FTX for the 10 months leading up to its collapse in November 2022. Your deep involvement with FTX and other high-paying crypto clients raises questions about your approach to crypto regulation—and concerns about the extent of your knowledge of FTX’s illegal activities.

 

The Democratic Senator also considers Atkins’ advocacy for “weaker” SEC rules concerning. As a result, she asked the SEC Chair nominee about several industry-related issues, including his view on the SEC’s role in regulating the crypto spot market, how the Howey test applies to tokens, and the recent dismissal of several crypto litigations, including Coinbase, Kraken, Ripple, Robinhood, Gemini, and Yuga Labs.

Trump Administration’s Potential ‘Conflicts Of Interest’

Regarding the potential conflicts of interest, Warren questioned whether Atkins was consulted by acting chair Mark Uyeda or any other SEC staff members regarding the Commission’s request for a stay in the Binance case and the pause of Tron founder Justin Sun’s lawsuit.

You also have significant potential conflicts of interest through your work on behalf of corporate interests—and a long record of advocating for weaker protections for investors and weaker rules to prevent wrongdoing by giant corporations.

The Senator noted the rumors of the alleged talks between the Trump family and Binance’s US arm to acquire a stake in the company, which, as Bitcoinist reported, have been denied by both parties.

Additionally, she asked about potential conflicts of interest related to Trump’s crypto ventures, like the TRUMP memecoin and World Liberty Financial (WLFI).

Earlier this month, Warren sent a similar letter to the White House’s Crypto and AI Czar, David Sacks, requesting immediate clarifications on various issues, including the timeline of Sack’s divestment of his digital asset holdings.

According to Sunday’s letter, Atkins should be prepared to answer these questions during the Banking Committee hearing, scheduled for March 27, as the “responses to the questions in this letter and your testimony before the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee will be critical to assessing how you plan to lead the SEC.”

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager and now a major player in the broader crypto landscape, is making headlines again with the upcoming launch of its first Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe.

Following the successful performance of its $48 billion US fund that tracks Bitcoin, the new iShares Bitcoin ETP is set to debut on Xetra and Euronext Paris under the ticker IB1T, and on Euronext Amsterdam under the BTCN ticker on Tuesday.

BlackRock’s First Crypto Venture Outside North America

To attract investors from the outset, BlackRock is implementing a temporary fee waiver of 10 basis points, which will reduce the expense ratio to 0.15% until the end of the year. 

According to Bloomberg, this pricing strategy positions IB1T among the most competitively priced options in the market—significantly cheaper than Europe’s largest crypto ETP, CoinShares International Ltd’s physical Bitcoin product, which charges 0.25%.

Manuela Sperandeo, BlackRock’s head of Europe & Middle East iShares Product, commented on the launch, stating that it represents a potential “tipping point” in the industry. 

The iShares Bitcoin ETP marks BlackRock’s first venture into crypto-linked ETPs outside North America. While similar products have been available in Europe for years, the market—valued at $13.6 billion—remains significantly smaller compared to the US market. 

BlackRock’s US-listed iShares Bitcoin Trust made headlines upon its launch in January 2024 following the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval, quickly accumulating billions in assets and setting records for ETF launches.

The physical Bitcoin backing the IB1T will be custodied by Coinbase Global. The product is designed for both institutional and informed retail investors and will be issued by a special purpose vehicle based in Switzerland.

BUIDL On The Solana Blockchain

In related developments, the asset manager is also expanding its digital asset offerings through collaboration with Securitize, a financial technology company for real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. 

The BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), which has recently surpassed $1 billion in assets under management, will launch a new share class on the Solana (SOL) blockchain, representing BlackRock’s first tokenized fund to be issued on a public blockchain.

Launched in March 2024, BUIDL provides qualified investors with access to US dollar yields on-chain, featuring flexible custody options, daily dividend payouts, and near real-time peer-to-peer transfers.

With BUIDL now available on seven blockchains—including Aptos (APT), Arbitrum (ARB), Avalanche (AVAX), Ethereum (ETH), Optimism (OP), and Polygon (POL)—cross-chain interoperability is facilitated by Wormhole, allowing secure and seamless token transfers.

Carlos Domingo, co-founder and CEO of Securitize, highlighted the growing demand for tokenized real-world assets and the asset manager’s decision to expand to the Solana blockchain, stating:

In the year since BUIDL’s launch, we’ve experienced significant growth in demand for tokenized real-world assets, reinforcing the value of bringing institutional-grade products on-chain. As the market for RWAs and tokenized treasuries gains momentum, expanding BUIDL to Solana—a blockchain known for its speed, scalability, and cost efficiency—is a natural next step

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at $88,000, up 8% on a weekly basis. Solana, on the other hand, has seen even greater gains with a price spike of nearly 20% in the same time frame, trading at $145.

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Despite growing interest in crypto asset payments across emerging markets, concerns over security remain a primary obstacle to wider adoption, according to a new report.

A global survey conducted by Bitget Wallet, involving 4,599 participants, revealed that more than one-third of users cite security vulnerabilities—such as hacks and phishing scams—as the biggest barrier preventing them from using cryptocurrency for day-to-day transactions.

Fighting The Security Concerns

While 46% of those surveyed said they preferred using crypto over fiat currencies due to faster transaction speeds and greater efficiency, trust issues remain a persistent challenge.

As blockchain-based payment methods gain traction, the need for advanced protective tools is growing, particularly in response to increasingly sophisticated cyber threats targeting users’ wallets and on-chain activity.

Bitget Wallet’s latest Onchain Report highlights both the promise and limitations facing crypto payments globally. Alvin Kan, Bitget Wallet’s chief operating officer, noted that the platform has made security its core focus by deploying multi-layered protective features across its wallet infrastructure.

These include MEV (Maximal Extractable Value) protection, which is now available by default across networks like Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana to prevent manipulative trading practices such as front-running and sandwich attacks.

The wallet also uses its proprietary GetShield engine, which scans decentralized apps, smart contracts, and links for signs of malicious behavior before users can unknowingly authorize harmful transactions.

Kan added that generational differences shape adoption patterns: while Gen X users tend to focus on wallet security, younger users—particularly Gen Z—are more concerned about ease of use and transaction fees.

Regional Demand Grows Despite Structural Challenges

Bitget Wallet’s report also found significant appetite for crypto payments in emerging markets. Among African respondents, 52% expressed interest in using digital assets for transactions, with similar levels of interest (51%) recorded in Southeast Asia.

In both regions, limited access to traditional banking and high remittance costs are key drivers of adoption. To meet this demand, Bitget Wallet noted that it has prioritized features that enable onboarding without the need for bank accounts.

Its non-custodial wallet solution supports over 130 blockchains and stablecoins, allowing users to transfer value across borders with stable purchasing power.

Kan emphasized that localized fiat on-ramps and multichain compatibility make the platform accessible to users without technical expertise. In Latin America, the platform is also seeing increased usage, particularly in response to the high fees associated with conventional wire transfers.

Overall, while security remains a core concern in the crypto payment space, evolving solutions and targeted regional initiatives suggest that interest in digital payments continues to grow—particularly in underserved financial ecosystems where traditional infrastructure has fallen short.

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The Dogecoin Foundation’s recently formed corporate division, House of Doge, has announced a groundbreaking initiative to strengthen Dogecoin’s role as a global payment solution. In a bold move, this corporate and commercialization arm launched an official DOGE reserve with the massive purchase of 10 million DOGE. 

House Of Doge Establishes Dogecoin Reserve

On March 24, 2025, House of Doge took to X (formerly Twitter) to announce the official launch of its new Dogecoin Reserve. To kickstart this initiative, the organization has purchased over 10 million DOGE tokens worth approximately $1.84 million at current market rates.

With this new development, DOGE can steadily become a globally recognized digital currency, overcoming the key challenges that have hindered its adoption in everyday transactions. By maintaining a Dogecoin Reserve, the House of Doge intends to ensure that the popular meme coin can be easily used for real-world payments, making it a viable alternative to other digital currencies and traditional payment methods. 

The new Dogecoin Reserve serves as a major milestone and key pillar in House of Doge’s long-term vision for making the meme coin a widely accepted currency and payment solution for businesses and consumers. One of the greatest hurdles cryptocurrencies face in their journey towards global adoption is transaction speed.

House of Doge has indicated its intention to eliminate these delays to facilitate seamless and efficient large-scale transactions, ensuring that merchants can accept Dogecoin for instant payments at checkouts. The corporate arm has also disclosed that it aims to make DOGE a fast, trustworthy, and scalable payment network for global use. 

Commemorating the launch of the Dogecoin Reserve, Michael Galloro, a member of the Board of Elect of the House of Doge, stated: “With a strategic reserve, the House of Doge is laying the foundation for a payments ecosystem that ensures liquidity, stability, and reliability.”

Galloro also noted that through the DOGE reserve, the House of Doge can finally overcome the gap between transaction processing times and real-world usability, making Dogecoin increasingly practical for everyday use and ultimately boosting its utility. 

Strategic Partnerships To Drive DOGE‘s Global Adoption

House of Doge isn’t stopping at creating a Dogecoin reserve. The corporate arm is preparing to roll out strategic partnerships with major payment processors to strengthen and reinforce Dogecoin’s real-world utility as a global payment solution. 

These partnerships will help demonstrate that DOGE can easily handle high transaction volumes from merchants and consumers. They will also show the scalability of this meme coin, boosting its adoption and recognition. 

House of Doge has also revealed a shared vision with Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator and founder of Bitcoin. The organization’s vision is rooted in the origins of crypto, which is stated to be a peer-to-peer electronic cash system that is efficient, accessible and free from centralized control. Moreover, the House of Doge aims to build upon this legacy and strong foundation to ensure that DOGE can be at the forefront of mainstream commerce.

Crypto.com is facing serious accusations from renowned blockchain investigator ZachXBT, who alleges that the exchange reissued 70 billion CRO tokens previously declared “permanently burned” in 2021—a move he calls a betrayal of trust and “borderline fraud.” The controversy erupted after Trump Media announced a partnership with Crypto.com to launch ETFs on March 24. Crypto.com will handle backend technology, custody services, and supply cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Cronos for the ETFs.

ZachXBT, who has built a reputation dismantling scams across the crypto landscape, took to X to denounce the token reissuance and question the motivations behind Truth Social’s choice of Crypto.com as a partner. He wrote: “CRO is no different from a scam. Your team just reissued 70B CRO a week ago that was previously burned ‘forever’ in 2021 (70% total supply) and went against the community wishes as you control majority of the supply. Unsure why Truth would choose a partnership with your exchange over Coinbase, Kraken, Gemini, etc after this move by your team. h/t Unchained Crypto for the data.”

In a follow-up post, ZachXBT further clarified the scale of the issue: “Ya originally the total CRO supply was 100B. In 2021 they burned 70B of the CRO supply. Everyone between that time and now bought expecting 30B CRO would be max supply. Now 1-2 weeks ago they reissue the 70B CRO burned permanently. I’ve never seen anything like it (from a major company).”

The reissuance came to light after Unchained reported that Cronos Labs, Crypto.com’s blockchain development arm, quietly proposed a governance vote on March 2 to mint 70 billion CRO back into circulation. The proposal, unveiled the same day as Trump’s announcement of a national strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Crypto.com Token Burn Reversal Shocks Community

Crypto.com originally conducted the massive burn in 2021, eliminating 70% of CRO’s total supply—a historically large reduction designed to bolster token value and trust in the project’s long-term viability. At the time, community sentiment was overwhelmingly positive.

Indeed, CRO surged during the 2021 bull run, rising 87% from $0.13 in February to $0.96 by December. Today, however, the token trades at just $0.10, reflecting a 90% decline from its all-time high. The sudden reversal of what was presented as an immutable burn has ignited outrage from token holders.

Concerns extend beyond financial dilution to crypto’s foundational principle of immutability. In blockchain networks, token burns are final—a fundamental premise understood across the industry. Tokens sent to a burn address are irretrievable, akin to losing the private key to a wallet permanently. Major protocols like Binance, Ethereum and Shiba Inu operate burn mechanisms that reinforce this permanence. Notably, neither has ever reissued burned tokens.

On March 17, the proposal was adopted. Remarkably, the vote was turned around at the last minute by large validators operated by Crypto.com, which according to three different sources controls between 70-80% of the total voting rights.

At press time, CRO traded at $0.10.

In a significant win for Ripple Labs and XRP, the company has reached a settlement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that will effectively conclude their prolonged legal battle. 

Ending Prolonged Legal Battle

As reported by Fox Journalist Eleanor Terret, Ripple has agreed to drop its appeal against the SEC and will pay a reduced fine of $50 million, down from the initially ordered $125 million. The SEC has also indicated its intention to ask Judge Torres to lift the ‘obey the law’ injunction that was previously imposed on the firm.

The resolution of this case marks an end to a legal saga that began in 2020 when the SEC filed a lawsuit against Ripple, alleging that the company had conducted an unregistered securities offering through the sale of XRP. 

According to Terret’s insights, the SEC-Ripple settlement means that, once finalized and voted on by the Commission, the case will be resolved, allowing the blockchain payment company to move forward.

Despite the hefty legal fees, estimated to be between $150 million and $200 million, Ripple finds itself returning to a position similar to where it stood before the SEC’s lawsuit. The SEC, too, has presumably incurred significant costs in taxpayer dollars in its pursuit of the case.

Ripple’s Legal Victory: Clarity For XRP

The legal proceedings had adverse effects on XRP holders, as many exchanges such as Binance, eToro, and Coinbase opted to delist the token during the lawsuit, leading to a notable decline in its market value. 

This uncertainty made other cryptocurrency projects wary of building their operations in the US, fearing potential legal repercussions from the Securities and Exchange Commission led at the time by Gary Gensler.

As highlighted by Terret, critics have pointed out that SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s focus on pursuing crypto firms for failing to register has eroded public trust. 

The agency has been criticized for overlooking significant threats in the crypto space, such as the collapses of crypto exchange FTX and crypto lender Celsius, which caused substantial losses to investors.

For Ripple, there is a silver lining in this settlement, according to Terret. The company is set to pay a smaller fine than originally anticipated and may avoid the ongoing injunction that could have hampered its operations. 

Additionally, Ripple can take credit for contributing to legal clarity concerning the programmatic and secondary market sales of XRP—a ruling that remains unchallenged.

Stuart Alderoty, Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, expressed optimism in a social media post on X (formerly Twitter), indicating that this would likely be his final update on the SEC case. 

Alderoty noted that the SEC has agreed to drop its appeal without conditions, and Ripple will drop its cross-appeal. The SEC will retain $50 million of the fine, which is already held in an interest-bearing escrow account, while the remaining balance will be returned to Ripple.

At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.45, reflecting a 9% gain over the seven-day period and inching closer to its current record high of $3.40, which was reached during the 2018 bull run.

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Bitcoin is beginning to show signs of recovery after weeks of heavy selling pressure and investor anxiety. Key technical levels have been reclaimed, and the overall market sentiment appears to be shifting from extreme fear to cautious hope. With BTC now holding above the crucial $85,000 mark, bulls are stepping back into the game—but they still face a significant hurdle: reclaiming $90,000 to confirm a full-scale recovery rally.

Despite the recent rebound, uncertainty remains. According to fresh on-chain data from Santiment, 5,186 BTC were transferred to exchanges just a few hours ago. Historically, such large inflows to exchanges often precede heightened volatility, as they can signal an increase in potential sell-side pressure.

This movement could either trigger a brief pullback before a breakout or stall the current momentum if sellers overwhelm buyer demand. As the market watches for the next major move, the coming days will be critical for Bitcoin’s short-term trend. Reclaiming $90K would likely ignite a bullish push, while another rejection could shake investor confidence. Either way, the transfer activity and ongoing price battle suggest volatility is far from over.

Bitcoin Climbs Above $85K, But Exchange Inflows Raise Concerns

Bitcoin has quietly surged in recent days, reclaiming levels above $85,500 as bulls attempt to ignite a recovery rally. This movement comes after weeks of sideways trading and uncertainty that followed Bitcoin’s steep decline from its all-time high in January. The broader crypto market has also struggled, largely due to growing trade war fears and erratic economic policy decisions by U.S. President Donald Trump. These macroeconomic concerns have pushed investors into risk-off mode, adding pressure to both crypto and equities.

While the latest price action offers hope for a potential rebound, sentiment remains cautious. Many analysts argue that Bitcoin may have already topped at $109K and are warning of a possible 6 to 12-month bear market. Although Bitcoin’s bounce above $86K is a positive sign, the move lacks strong volume and conviction, which makes bulls vulnerable to renewed selling.

Adding to the uncertainty, top analyst Ali Martinez shared on-chain data from Santiment revealing that 5,186 BTC were transferred to exchanges just hours ago. This is often seen as a bearish signal, suggesting that holders may be preparing to sell. If these coins hit the market, it could dampen the ongoing recovery effort and reinforce bearish momentum.

In the short term, Bitcoin must reclaim $90K to flip sentiment and confirm the start of a sustainable uptrend. Until then, exchange activity and macroeconomic headwinds will continue to drive price volatility.

BTC Price Faces Key Resistance at $88K

Bitcoin is currently trading at $87,400 after successfully pushing above both the 200-day moving average (MA) and exponential moving average (EMA), signaling short-term strength. Bulls are now attempting to reclaim the $88,000 level—a crucial resistance point that stands between the current range and a full recovery toward $90K. If Bitcoin manages to break through and hold above $88K, a rally toward the $90K mark could follow swiftly, reinforcing bullish momentum and restoring confidence among market participants.

However, the challenge ahead is significant. The $88K–$90K zone remains heavily defended by sellers, and any sign of weakness could shift momentum back to the bears. The $85,500 level—where the 200-day MA and EMA currently sit—has now become a critical support. Losing this level would invalidate the recent bullish push and expose BTC to a deeper retracement.

Should price fall below $85,500, the next key area of support lies around the $80K mark. A breakdown below that threshold could trigger a sharp decline and reinforce fears of a prolonged correction. As traders monitor price action closely, the next few sessions could determine whether Bitcoin is preparing for a breakout—or bracing for a new wave of selling pressure.

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Crypto analyst Dark Defender has issued a bold outlook for XRP, stating on X that the asset is on a clear path toward multiple upside targets. His remarks come at a time when the asset bulls are trying to hold a support level at $2.42, with technical patterns suggesting the asset may be preparing for a significant breakout. 

XRP Faces Minor Resistance on the Way to $2.75, $5.85 in Sight

XRP’s price action is starting to see some positive note, recently pushing as high as $2.56 in a 7-day timeframe. Although it met resistance and reversed on a downtrend early last week, it eventually found support at $2.36 and started a fresh uptrend. This up-and-down movement is seemingly an average price action playout, but technical analysis on the daily candlestick timeframe chart shows that the price quietly changed a downward sloping resistance trendline into support at $2.36.

Now, the next outlook for the altcoin is an upward movement after this fresh uptrend above the resistance trendline. With this in mind, crypto analyst Dark Defender predicted that the cryptocurrency is on the road to $5.85. The analyst also highlighted, a closer price target at $2.75, though noting that XRP may experience some difficulty breaking through $2.55. 

The predicted difficulty at $2.55 is in response to its rejection last week. However, Dark Defender’s phrasing was straightforward; “XRP looks excellent,” reflecting strong conviction in the token’s current setup after his analysis.

Exponential Fibonacci: $5.85 Isn’t The Limit For The Altcoin

Dark Defender’s prediction of a $5.85 price target for XRP would see the crypto breaking above its current all-time high. However, this pales in comparison to the analyst’s long-term projection.

The projection to $5.85 is only one part of Dark Defender’s broader analysis. In a previous post, he outlined a more ambitious long-term scenario using exponential Fibonacci levels and Elliott Wave theory. According to him, the common belief that XRP cannot exceed $10 is a misunderstanding of exponential modeling. He argued that the altcoin is currently in an impulse wave 3 on a multi-year timeframe. If wave 3 fully extends during this phase, it could reach $77.7, with wave 5 targeting a three-digit price zone.

His roadmap emphasizes staying above the $2.3951 median, a level he says has been in play since November. From there, the chart suggests a run to $8, which could lead the asset toward a new range between $18 and $23. These projections are based not only on wave extensions but also on volume trends, RSI behavior, and repeating historical patterns, which the analyst believes all align to support an incoming rally.

At the time of writing, XRP is trading at $2.42.

Today is the perfect day to look at the best crypto to buy as a Trump stablecoin is in the works in the World Liberty Financial’s (WLFI) workshop.

The news isn’t official, but rather the result of crypto analysts and observers eyeing some interesting activity on blockchain-monitoring sources like Etherscan and BscScan.

The token in question ($USD1) recorded 68 transactions so far, with some of the transfers linking to Wintermute, a high-profile digital asset trading firm.

Needless to say, the market currently experiences pure hype-induced adrenaline with the FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) high even reaching new crypto projects like Solaxy ($SOLX) and BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL).

Is the $USD1 the New Trump Stablecoin?

Everything points to $USD1 being Trump’s stablecoin. The evidence for that is pretty much in our face.

WLFI is Trump’s brainchild, with him and his family first announcing the project in 2024. While these haven’t seen an official launch yet, WLFI has already launched its gold paper and its own token ($WLFI).

In this new light, $USD1’s stealth blockchain activity adds some much-needed context to the unveiling market hype.

To be noted: WLFI has confirmed the $USD1 project but has specifically stated that the token is not currently tradeable.

The project got its first public exposure with Invest Y’s X post, where they highlighted Etherscan’s $USD1 token tracker data.

But the real hype train started when Chanpgpeng CZ Zhao (former Binance CEO) shared the post to his 10M followers on X, essentially validating the news.

The impact was immediate and fairly expected, with an army of copycats flooding the market in an attempt to capitalize on the FOMO wave.

This forced CZ to release another X post, warning about the dangers. WLFI confirmed CZ’s posts and reinforced the warning shortly after.

To add fuel to the FOMO fire, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) signed a non-binding agreement with Crypto.com about the launch of several ETFs (exchange-traded funds) later this year.

The still undisclosed ETF pool is set to contain digital and non-digital assets, including a first of its kind crypto ETF basket incorporating $CRO and other best altcoins.

As expected, TMTG flexed its Nasdaq muscles immediately following the news, gaining more than 10% extra height at the time of writing this article.

This is a significant boost, considering that Trump Media has been on a downward spiral ever since Inauguration Day.

So, what does this tell us about the crypto market in 2025? The following projects are some of the best presales that stand to win big if Trump’s snowball keeps rolling.

1. Solaxy ($SOLX) Upgrades Solana’s Ecosystem for Lower Fees and Better Speeds

Solaxy ($SOLX) is a Layer-2 upgrade meant to take Solana’s ecosystem to the next level. Solana’s blockchain performance is known to lack in several areas (transaction speed, network congestion, spicy fees) and Solaxy aims to fix that.

The Layer-2 upgrade prioritizes speed and performance to allow for faster transactions and less downtime during network congestion.

The presale is in full force with nearly $28M raised so far and one $SOLX priced at $0.001674, 1,811% lower than the analyst-projected $0.032. Investors who buy $SOLX early enjoy an APY of 147% and a dynamic reward rate when joining the 7.8B-strong staking pool.

Solaxy’s developers post regular updates regarding their work progress. The last update (March 3) recorded their work on reducing network fees and increasing the bandwidth (more transactions per second.)

Tokenomics data:

• Total supply: 138B
• Treasury: 20% (27.6B)
• Marketing: 15% (20.7B)
• Rewards: 25% (34.5B)
• Listings: 10% (13.8B)
• Development: 30% (41.4B)

2. BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) Offers $BTC Airdrops as King Crypto Grows

BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) is one of the juiciest meme coins that shows a lot of promise for 2025 and beyond.

The project uses $BTC as its launching pad, as $BTCBULL’s future market performance will depend on that of the King Coin.

$BTCBULL holders will receive $BTC airdrops at key $BTC price points ($150K and $200K) and a massive $BTCBULL airdrop when $BTC reaches $250K. The only requirement is to buy $BTCBULL on presale and hold it in Best Wallet.

The project also has token burn milestones to reach, with the devs burning a percentage of the maximum supply at specific price points ($125K, $175K, $225K).

These measures are meant to push $BTCBULL up the charts by creating hype and rallying the community around the ecosystem.

$BTCBULL presale has just broken the $4M-mark with one token sitting at $0.00243. Analyst $BTCBULL price predictions target $0.00835 by year-end.

Tokenomics data:

• Total supply: 21B
• Staking: 10% (2.1B)
• Marketing: 40% (8.4B)
• Token fund: 15% (3.15B)
• Milestone burn fund: 15% (3.15B)
• Exchange: 10% (2.1B)

3. Cronos ($CRO) Makes Web3 Apps Cheaper and Faster to Use

Cronos ($CRO) is an open-source DEX that focuses on speed, low fees, and an overall user-friendly experience.

Cronos currently supports up to 30K TPS (Transactions per Second) and attracts users with cost-effective operations and widespread applicability in the DeFi, NFT, and GameFi spaces.

$CRO currently has a $2.7B market cap and has exploded over the past 24H with a trading volume of $338M for a growth of 1,544%.

This performance was only surpassed by its July 21-22 run, when $CRO saw a trading volume of $2.1B.

The community sentiment is currently bullish with an 87% rating, so this may be the right time to invest.

Naturally, this isn’t financial advice, so always DYOR (Do Your Own Research) before investing.

Will Trump’s Stablecoin Rally the Market?

The answer appears to be yes, especially since, as we’ve seen, 2025 has seen its fair share of pro-crypto policies coming from the White House.

We’ve seen how the recent ETF talks with Crypto.com rejuvenated Trump Media’s Nasdaq performance and this may be just the beginning. The entire crypto market could start gaining momentum soon.

Again, don’t take our reporting as financial advice. DYOR and invest wisely, because the crypto market remains volatile and risky.

The White House promised to find ‘budget-neutral’ ways to increase the planned US Bitcoin reserve. That means they can’t buy Bitcoin outright.

Or does it?

We dig into what the BITCOIN Act actually states and take a look at three of the best altcoins to watch if $BTC gets a US Treasury-sponsored boost.

BITCOIN Act Allows Gold-Backed Federal BTC Buys

Senator Lummis, Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair, introduced the Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide (BITCOIN) Act in the U.S. Senate back in early March.

That act looks to be the framework for the Bitcoin Reserve and the broader US approach to digital assets. Importantly, it pitches for the US to acquire 1M Bitcoins, approximately 5% of the world’s total $BTC supply, over the next five years.

And, it states this acquisition can be funded through the sale of Federal Reserve gold certificates.

President Trump’s own executive director of the President’s Council of Advisers on Digital Assets, Bo Hines, has also suggested that the US could leverage the sale of US gold certificates to fund the purchase of Bitcoin.

This would still comply with the ‘budget-neutral’ caveat by not allocating taxpayer funds, while providing a way for direct purchases of $BTC by the US government. Could it also prompt a Bitcoin feeding frenzy?

A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats

Already, there are signs of increased demand for Bitcoin, with a growing regulatory framework that is strongly pro-Bitcoin. That includes moves by multiple US states to introduce their own Bitcoin reserves or to clarify regulations that protect Bitcoin mining and digital asset security.

Beyond Bitcoin, the broader crypto market has struggled with an uneven first quarter in 2024, but as demand for the world’s leading crypto rises, so too for many of the top altcoins.

Here are three of the best altcoins to watch closely for their big-gains potential. Could they go 100x in a bull market?

1. Catslap ($SLAP) – Competitive Slap-to-Earn Gains 450% Post-Launch

Catslap ($SLAP) gives Play-to-Earn fans a terrible, wonderful choice.

Pick the meme and popular figure of your choice – Musk? Trump? Pepe? – and slap ‘em.

The choice might be difficult, but who doesn’t love slapping stuff? Especially when it earns you free crypto in the form of $SLAP tokens.

Catslap launched directly with no presale, and the strategy – and the appeal of the game itself – has paid off. $SLAP is up 450% since launch.

To play Catslap, you need to connect an EVM-compatible wallet like the Best Wallet app to receive your $SLAP rewards, which are allocated based on your standing in the Leaderboard.

Leaderboard points are a combination of Slap points from the Catslap game itself, and Zealy Points, earned by completing social media tasks and quests.

You need to hold $SLAP to play the Catslap game. $SLAP tokens can be purchased through Best Wallet. Rewards from the Leaderboard are distributed in the Slapdrop, distributed to your connected Best Wallet.

Learn how to buy $SLAP in our guide, or check out why we think the token could go 5x and reach $0.0135 in our Catslap price prediction.

Visit the Catslap page for more information; you can also find Catslap in the Best Wallet app.

2. Meme Index ($MEMEX) – Next-Level Memecoin Investing with 547% Staking APY

Meme Index (MEMEX) sets its investors up with a tool that helps them make sense of the crazy meme coin market.

Stock markets have used indexes for years to track and invest in the performance of entire sectors at once. Well-known examples include the Dow Jones Industrial Average, a name even non-investors recognize.

Can Meme Index do the same for crypto?

Meme Titan tracks the biggest memecoinss – $DOGE, $PEPE, and more.

Meme Frenzy, at the other end of the spectrum, follows new and emerging cryptos, embracing the volatility to harness the biggest potential for crazy memecoin gains.

Early investors can also stake their $MEMEX tokens during the presale for an estimated 547% APY.  Token holders also get governance rights. This means they help shape the direction of the project and vote on which tokens are included in the indexes.

New meme coins come and go, but Meme Index gives investors a way to navigate the market without needing to research and invest in each token individually. With four indexes planned so far, there’s something for every investor, from the risk-adverse to degens.

The project has raised some $4.2M in the presale so far, and you can purchase $MEMEX tokens for $0.0166883. The price could go much higher; our Meme Index price prediction sees it potentially reaching $0.074 by the end of 2025.

Visit the Meme Index presale or see our How to Buy Meme Index guide for more details.

3. XRP ($XRP) – Ripple’s Leading Altcoin Ready to Surge?

Ripple continues to make waves with $XRP, one of crypto’s leading altcoins.

There’s word of a potential XRP ETF, and the token was on the list of cryptos to potentially be included in the US Digital Assets Stockpile.

And now, with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicting that the SEC is about to drop its case against the company, $XRP could be set for a major surge.

$XRP boasts a $2.8B market capitalization and currently trades at $2.44. It’s the fourth-largest crypto, behind only $BTC, $ETH, and $USDT.

Now, the SEC hasn’t officially announced anything yet. If Garlinghouse is correct, it’s possible the agency is waiting for its next formal meeting on Thursday, March 27.

$XRP’s all-time high hit $3.29 back in January, when Bitcoin crested $109K on its own all-time high.

If $BTC surges on the back of US government purchases, look for $XRP to make its own push.

A Gold Rush for the Bitcoin Reserve?

Will the sale of gold certificates prompt a Bitcoin rush?

Of all the moves the Trump administration has taken to promote crypto, moving to purchase Bitcoin outright could be the biggest.

And while there’s a lot of talk in the crypto community about ‘bitcoin season’ and ‘altcoin season’ – and which is potentially more profitable – the fact of the matter is that Bitcoin’s rise helps nearly all cryptos.

As always, however, do your own research before investing, as crypto is notoriously volatile.

Even so, a government committed to adding 1M Bitcoins to its stockpile could only be good for crypto and Bitcoin’s price. Watch these altcoins closely to see how deep and wide the impact runs.