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The Ethereum Foundation has initiated a leadership realignment designed to unshackle Vitalik Buterin from routine coordination and crisis triage, allowing the network’s co‑founder to devote his time almost exclusively to deep‑cycle research. The shift was disclosed by Tomasz K. Stańczak, recently appointed Co‑Executive Director of the Foundation, in a post on X that outlines an aggressive acceleration of Ethereum’s technical roadmap.

Ethereum Foundation Reshapes Leadership

“Our discussions about the Layer 1 scaling roadmap have been extensive, and the feedback so far suggests that the community appreciates our ambition,” Stańczak wrote. “Turning that ambition into reality now depends on the focus of the core development teams and researchers.” He added that, following the “recent changes in leadership at the Ethereum Foundation, we aimed, among other things, to free more of Vitalik’s time for research and exploration, rather than day‑to‑day coordination or crisis response.”

Stańczak emphasized that Buterin’s voice will “always carry weight,” but that his proposals are meant to “start conversations and encourage progress in difficult research areas,” subject to rigorous community review. “Each time Vitalik shares insights or communicates a direction, he accelerates major long‑term breakthroughs,” he noted, citing Buterin’s recent essays on RISC‑V–based virtual machines and zero‑knowledge execution environments, as well as his writings on privacy, which Stańczak said have “helped realign the community around the Ethereum Foundation’s core values.”

Under Stańczak’s stewardship, the Foundation is concentrating near‑term research firepower on Layer 1 scaling, Layer 2 support, and thorny user‑experience issues—including interoperability—within the upcoming Pectra, Fusaka and Glamsterdam protocol upgrades. “Within the EF we will shift much of our research effort toward near‑term goals, aiming to address user experience and scaling challenges in the next two protocol upgrades,” he wrote. In parallel, teams are “exploring ways to bring forward projects that currently look three to five years away,” citing next‑generation execution and consensus layers as targets that could be compressed into a one‑ to two‑year horizon.

Buterin’s most headline‑grabbing recent idea—replacing the Ethereum Virtual Machine with a RISC‑V architecture—illustrates the latitude he will now enjoy. The proposal envisions rebuilding the platform’s execution layer atop the open‑hardware instruction set, an overhaul that he argues could deliver “significant efficiency gains, potentially up to 100 percent,” in transaction processing and smart‑contract execution. While still early‑stage and subject to the Foundation’s culture of rigorous vetting, the plan aligns with Ethereum’s intensified focus on raw Layer 1 throughput even as Layer 2 ecosystems mature in parallel.

The leadership recalibration also aims to embolden other senior researchers. Stańczak singled out Justin Drake and Dankrad Feist, urging the community to grant them the same latitude Buterin enjoys to publish exploratory ideas that may later be refined—or rejected—through open review. “Ethereum researchers often ask that readers recognize the exploratory nature of their posts and proposals,” he wrote, underscoring the Foundation’s conviction that high‑risk inquiry is a prerequisite for breakthroughs.

At press time, ETH traded at $1,577.

Инвесторы подали коллективный иск против децентрализованной биржи Meteora на основе Solana и венчурной компании Kelsier Labs, обвинив их в мошенничестве с токенами M3M3, из-за чего трейдеры понесли убытки на $69 млн.

Конгрессмен и законодатель штата Нью-Йорк Нидия Веласкес (Nydia Velázquez) представила законопроект, направленный на то, чтобы криптоинвесторы больше не могли использовать территорию Пуэрто-Рико в качестве «налоговой гавани».

Согласно опросу, проведенному компаниями CoinNess и Cratos среди 2 000 корейских криптоинвесторов, 36,7% респондентов верят, что ралли альткоинов начнется в третьем квартале этого года.

Crypto is reportedly becoming more integrated into the conventional banking system, according to the Wall Street Journal. This shift occurs after the regulatory crackdown that followed the failure of crypto exchange FTX and its aftermath for many crypto-friendly institutions caused many in the conventional financial sector to withdraw their support from the digital asset market. 

But now, with Trump’s recent vow to make America a “Bitcoin superpower,” things might be starting to change, the report alleges, and more integration between crypto and conventional banking could be on the horizon.

Push For Mainstream Crypto Finance

Several crypto firms, including Circle and BitGo, are reportedly planning to apply for banking charters or licenses. Notably, Coinbase Global and the stablecoin company Paxos are also considering similar steps. 

As reported by Bitcoinist, the Trump administration aims to mainstream crypto finances, as such, Congress is advancing legislation that would create a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

These proposed regulations would require stablecoin issuers to obtain charters or licenses from regulators, a move that could fundamentally change the operational dynamics of the digital asset market. 

Many firms are exploring options for national trust or industrial bank charters, which would allow them to function similarly to conventional banks by accepting deposits and making loans. Others are reportedly pursuing more specialized licenses that would enable them to issue stablecoins.

Shifting Political Climate

Any firm that secures a banking charter will face stricter oversight, a reality that has been vividly illustrated by Anchorage Digital, the only digital asset firm in the US to hold a federal bank charter. 

CEO Nathan McCauley told the Wall Street Journal that the company has invested tens of millions of dollars to meet regulatory obligations, which include stringent anti-money-laundering measures.

Anchorage’s recent partnership with major financial players, including BlackRock and Cantor Fitzgerald, underscores the growing acceptance of digital assets within mainstream finance. 

Just a few years ago, major banks severed ties with crypto firms amid a wave of regulatory scrutiny following the FTX incident. The fallout from the collapse of Silvergate Capital and Signature Bank left many crypto entrepreneurs struggling to find banking partners willing to accept their deposits or provide loans. 

However, the political climate is shifting, and under Trump’s administration, regulators have begun to relax restrictions that previously required banks to obtain approval for crypto-related activities. New guidance on how banks can engage with crypto is anticipated later this year.

Some banks are eager to catch up and establish partnerships within the crypto space. For instance, Bank of America’s CEO Brian Moynihan expressed interest in issuing a stablecoin, contingent upon a solid legal framework. 

Similarly, US Bancorp recently announced plans to relaunch its digital asset custody service in collaboration with NYDIG, a Bitcoin trading and banking firm.

Conversely, some banks remain cautious. KeyCorp’s CEO Chris Gorman acknowledged the potential risks posed by digital assets, viewing them as both an opportunity and a competitive threat. 

Gorman emphasized the importance of understanding the evolving regulatory landscape, particularly concerning anti-money-laundering safeguards.

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Прокуратура Орегона подала иск против американской криптобиржи Coinbase, обвинив ее в торговле как минимум 31 незарегистрированной ценной бумагой, в том числе XRP, ADA, LINK, AAVE, SOL, COMP, ALGO, SAND, DASH, MKR и UNI.

Strategy, previously referred to as MicroStrategy, has purchased an additional 6,556 Bitcoin in a $555.8 million acquisition. The firm acquired the Bitcoin between April 14 and April 20, spending an average of $84,785 per coin. The latest move takes the company’s total Bitcoin to 538,200 BTC.

Company Now Has Over $36 Billion In Bitcoin

Based on company reports, Strategy has paid around $36.47 billion buying its Bitcoin reserves at an average of $67,766 per coin. The company is still the largest public company to hold Bitcoins, way ahead of rivals such as MARA Holdings.

This is the second straight week Strategy has bought Bitcoin. Two weeks ago, the company acquired nearly 3,460 BTC for over $280 million. The company has also posted a 12% Bitcoin return since the beginning of the year.

Strategy Is Planning To Raise $20 Billion For Additional Buying

The firm has no indication of decelerating its Bitcoin buying strategy. According to reports, Strategy plans to raise over $20 billion from the sale of stock to finance future Bitcoin buys. This aggressive buying persists even as Bitcoin’s relatively flat performance in recent months.

Strategy has acquired 6,556 BTC for $555.8 million at $84,785 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 12.1% YTD 2025. As of 4/20/2025, it hodl 538,200 BTC acquired for $36.47 billion at $67,766 per bitcoin.https://t.co/x6LqCJClfP

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) April 21, 2025

Strategy is not the only one taking a Bitcoin investment strategy. Other institutional buyers are going the same way. Metaplanet just acquired 330 BTC for a little over $28 million, increasing its holding to 4,855 Bitcoin worth close to $500 million. Japanese retail company ANAP has also jumped into the game with a $70 million purchase of Bitcoin.

Metaplanet has acquired 330 BTC for ~$28.2 million at ~$85,605 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 119.3% YTD 2025. As of 4/21/2025, we hold 4855 $BTC acquired for ~$414.5 million at ~$85,386 per bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/EUFSbUCOPW

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) April 21, 2025

Stock Price Surges After Announcing Purchase

The announcement of Strategy’s new Bitcoin purchase comes at a time when the company’s stock has risen. Shares of MSTR rose nearly 3% in extended trading to about $325 from Friday’s close at $317.

This share performance seems connected to the recent movements in Bitcoin’s prices. The cryptocurrency has surged to $87,600 as we speak. Observers have pointed out the high positive correlation between MSTR stock and the prices of Bitcoin, which is understandable considering Strategy’s huge exposure to the digital currency.

A few analysts are still wary of Bitcoin’s latest price surge. Crypto analyst Kevin Capital has cautioned that Bitcoin must move above $89,000 to validate a genuine uptrend. Until that happens, he recommends market participants to be wary.

If Bitcoin keeps going up in the next few weeks, Strategy’s stock may also do the same. Company executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor has already pointed out in the past that MicroStrategy has posted higher returns than other big assets since implementing its Bitcoin strategy.

The ongoing institutional investment in Bitcoin by companies such as Strategy is indicative of increasing mainstream acceptance of cryptocurrency as a valid asset class despite uncertainties surrounding long-term price stability and regulatory issues.

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The market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has revealed how the Bitcoin resistance ahead is currently looking, based on on-chain data.

Bitcoin Could Have An Easier Time Past $90,000 In Terms Of Resistance

In a new post on X, the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock has talked about how the on-chain cost basis map is looking for Bitcoin. Below is the chart shared by the analytics firm, showing the trend in the amount of supply that was acquired in the different price ranges BTC has been to.

In the graph, the size of the dot corresponds to the amount of supply that the investors last bought inside the associated Bitcoin price range. From the ranges listed in the chart, two in particular stand out for the scale of their supply: $82,266 to $84,830 and $95,300 to $97,971.

The former is under the current spot price, meaning that the owners of those coins would be sitting on some profit right now. Similarly, that of the latter’s would be underwater.

To any investor, their cost basis is an important level, so whenever a retest of it takes place, they may be likely to show some kind of reaction. Naturally, when Bitcoin retests a level that has the acquisition mark of only a few investors, there wouldn’t be any reaction large enough to cause fluctuations in the price.

In the case where a large amount of holders do share their cost basis inside a narrow range, however, a sizeable reaction may appear. As for the nature of the reaction, it comes down to the direction of the retest and the overall mood among the investors.

When the retest occurs from above (that is, the holders were in the green prior to it), the investors may decide to buy more, believing the same level would be profitable again in the future. This is, of course, if the holders still carry a bullish sentiment.

Similarly, investors who were in loss prior to the retest may decide to sell when it takes place, as they could fear the cryptocurrency would fall again in the near future.

Given these effects, large cost basis centers under the Bitcoin spot price can act as support cushions, while those above may prove to be resistance walls. As it is right now, the coin is heading toward two ranges with little supply contained in them: $87,501 to $90,065 and $90,065 to $92,629.

It’s possible that the asset may slip through them with relative ease, should bullish momentum continue. The $92,629 to $95,300 range after these two is moderately sized, but still not too big. So the next major real obstacle will be the aforementioned $95,300 to $97,971 range.

BTC Price

Bitcoin has seen a reignition of its recovery rally in the past day as its price has climbed back to $86,900.

A new analysis comparing Bitcoin price movements with the global M2 money supply is gaining attention, offering a possible glimpse into BTC’s next big move. Using a predictive offset model, the analysis suggests that Bitcoin is closely following global liquidity trends, and if history repeats, its price could be on track to reach above $100,000. 

Bitcoin Price Mirrors Rise In Global M2 Money Supply

On April 19, a crypto analyst with the X (formerly Twitter) account, ‘Collin Talks Crypto’ released an interesting technical analysis comparing Bitcoin’s price to the global M2 money supply. The basis of this analysis is that when there is more money available globally, Bitcoin’s price tends to go up, but with a delay. 

To test this, the analyst shared two charts showing a 78-day and 108-day offset. They shifted the M2 money supply data forward by these two timelines to see if Bitcoin would follow it after a delay. The 78-day chart model suggests a strong correlation between past M2 trends and current Bitcoin price action. This implies that M2 may be the leading indicator to determine BTC’s price moves 78 days later. 

Based on the model, BTC may already be in the midst of a breakout as of April 7, 2025, mirroring the earlier surge in global M2 supply. If this alignment holds, the market may be in the early stages of another major bull run, with BTC following the sharp rise previously baked into the M2 data. This projected bull trend is expected to continue through Q2 2025 and into early Q3, around May to July. 

Conversely, the 108-day offset model suggests that Bitcoin remains in a sideways trading phase. Still, it is steadily building momentum, potentially setting the stage for a massive breakout that could begin by May 2025. Though it falls behind the 78-day model by about a month, the 108-day model still agrees with the overall projection that Bitcoin is likely heading higher. This reinforces the analyst’s belief that BTC follows the path of the global M2 supply to new highs. 

$132,000 – $140,000 Target In Sight

Both offset chart models highlighted by Collin show a strong correlation between global M2 money supply and BTC over the past 1-2 years. The crypto analyst notes that while short-term movements may vary slightly, the macro trend is unmistakable: when global liquidity rises, Bitcoin‘s price tends to follow.

Whether BTC has already launched according to the 78-day model or is preparing to rally based on the 108-day model, the analyst believes that a six-figure price target is becoming increasingly likely. He predicts that Bitcoin will see a massive increase from its current price of $87,435 to $132,000 if it follows the 78-day offset. In contrast, the cryptocurrency is poised for an even higher price target of $140,000 if it mirrors the 108-day offset model.

Recent reports claim that crypto firms and financial giants are looking into expanding their operations in the US market following the Trump administration’s efforts to regulate the digital assets industry and incorporate it into mainstream finance.

Crypto Firms And Banks To Expand US Operations

On Monday, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the crypto industry is “pushing deeper into the banking system,” as several firms plan to apply for bank charters or licenses, including Circle and BitGo, according to WSJ sources.

The news media outlet alleges that Coinbase and Paxos are examining similar moves. Meanwhile, some unnamed firms are interested in national trust or industrial bank charters that allow them to operate like traditional lenders, making loans and taking deposits.

Other crypto firms are reportedly seeking specific licenses to issue stablecoins, as related legislation gains momentum in Congress. Notably, the firms that apply and get a bank charter will be subject to stricter regulatory oversight.

On the other hand, the report also affirmed that traditional financial giants, including Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered, are working to “catch up and forge ties” with the crypto industry by revisiting their approach to the sector.

According to sources cited by the WSJ, a group of banks has started to explore ways to expand their crypto operations in the US after the new industry-friendly administration shifts from its “regulation by enforcement” strategy.

Although details of the alleged plans have not been revealed, the report notes that other banks remain cautious. It cites KeyCorp Chief Executive, Chris Gorman, who sees the potential opportunity in the crypto space but wants to evaluate how it develops with the “regulatory challenges,” such as anti-money laundering (AML) safeguards.

Traditional Institutions Await US Legislation

Other banking giants have recently expressed their desire to expand into the crypto industry. In January, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan asserted that the US banking industry was ready to embrace crypto payments.

According to the CEO, banks would “come hard” to crypto once the regulators allow it and a clear regulatory framework is established. “If the rules come in and make it a real thing that you can actually do business with, you’ll find that the banking system will come in hard on the transactional side of it,” he stated.

Moynihan later affirmed that Bank of America would issue a stablecoin if the legal framework were established. Since taking office on January 20, the Trump administration has notably shifted the previous government’s regulatory approach.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has dropped or paused most of its major enforcement cases. Moreover, US lawmakers have proposed several policies addressing various crypto-related topics, including the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) and stablecoin regulation.

In February, US Senator Bill Hagerty introduced the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS Act) to develop a framework to allow tokens like USDT and USDC to fall under the Federal Reserve Rules.

The legislation aims to establish a “safe and pro-growth regulatory framework that will unleash innovation and advance the President’s mission to make America the world capital of crypto.”

While gold continues to set new all-time highs (ATH), trading at $3,420 per ounce, Bitcoin (BTC) may soon follow the precious metal’s price trajectory, according to crypto analyst Master of Crypto. The analyst pointed out that BTC has tracked gold’s ‘power curve’ since 2011.

Bitcoin To Mirror Gold Price Action?

In an X post published today, Master of Crypto highlighted how BTC has historically mirrored gold’s price momentum. However, this year presents a unique scenario – it’s the first time gold is hitting new ATHs during a Bitcoin bull cycle.

The analyst noted that if gold holds its current price levels and Bitcoin catches up, a $450,000 BTC by year-end is “still on the table.” To reach this target, BTC would need to rally by approximately 430%.

Supporting this view, fellow crypto analyst Daan Crypto Trades shared in a separate X post that the BTC-to-gold ratio is currently hovering around 25. He added:

This has been a level which has seen decent reactions in the past as it trades around between roughly 16-37 for most of the past 4 years. Gold is taking the spotlight here but we’ve historically seen that whenever gold goes, BTC is usually soon to follow.

If gold prices remain stable and the BTC-to-gold ratio climbs toward the upper end of its historical range – around 37 – Bitcoin could see substantial price appreciation relative to gold. Favorable macroeconomic trends may further accelerate BTC’s rise.

For example, the global M2 money supply recently reached a new ATH, while BTC remains about 22% below its own ATH of $108,786, recorded in January 2025. Historically, BTC tends to lag behind changes in M2 supply by 70 to 107 days, which suggests a potential new ATH by June or July 2025.

Meanwhile, momentum indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) are signalling renewed strength in BTC. In a recent X post, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto confirmed that BTC has completed a weekly RSI breakout, a development typically viewed as bullish.

Traders Foresee Further Downside For BTC

On the other hand, crypto analyst Ali Martinez offered a contrarian perspective, noting that nearly 60% of traders with open positions on Binance are currently betting on further downside for Bitcoin. The long/short ratio now sits at 0.67.

​​Despite the bearish sentiment, Bitcoin’s TD Sequential indicator recently flashed a buy signal on the weekly chart, suggesting a possible move toward $95,000 in the near term. At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $88,173, up 4.3% in the past 24 hours.

The Ethereum Foundation is realigning its developmental strategy to address core protocol efficiency and user experience challenges, following recent leadership changes earlier this year.

Co-executive director Tomasz Stańczak outlined the updated focus areas in a public statement on X earlier today, emphasizing that the shift is intended to strengthen Ethereum’s long-term scalability while improving near-term usability.

Protocol Upgrades and a Revised Role for Vitalik Buterin

Stańczak described the discussions surrounding Ethereum’s base-layer roadmap as extensive and community-driven, noting that the changes are designed to sharpen focus among researchers and core developers. Stańczak wrote:

Our discussions about the Layer 1 scaling roadmap have been extensive, and the feedback so far suggests that the community appreciates our ambition. Turning that ambition into reality now depends on the focus of the core development teams and researchers.

As part of its strategic transition, the Ethereum Foundation is aiming to give Vitalik Buterin more time to focus on advanced research rather than daily operational oversight.

“We aimed, among other things, to free more of Vitalik’s time for research and exploration,” Stańczak stated, adding that Buterin’s recent writings on topics like RISC-V and zkVMs have been instrumental in directing attention toward potentially “transformative technologies.”

According to Stańczak, these insights have played a significant role in realigning the Ethereum community around long-term priorities, such as privacy, modularity, and decentralized infrastructure.

Stańczak clarified that Buterin’s proposals are not mandates but starting points for community-led exploration:

Vitalik’s proposals will always carry weight, but they are intended to start conversations and encourage progress in difficult research areas.

He also stressed the importance of giving other researchers the same freedom, highlighting ongoing work by contributors like Justin Drake and Tankard Feist.

Overall. the Foundation’s research direction is now geared toward short-term outcomes that include better Layer-1 scaling, enhanced Layer-2 integration, and more “seamless” user experiences—especially in upcoming upgrades like Pectra, Fusaka, and Glamsterdam.

RISC-V Proposal and Developer Flexibility

The Foundation is also assessing the feasibility of moving from the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to a more modern execution environment powered by RISC-V.

This proposal, initially introduced by Buterin, suggests that RISC-V could streamline execution, improve efficiency, and simplify zero-knowledge proof implementation.

“We are exploring ways to bring forward projects that currently look three to five years away,” Stańczak noted, referencing possible acceleration in next-gen execution and consensus layer development.

RISC-V’s benefits include broader language compatibility and the potential for backward compatibility with existing EVM contracts. Developers could continue using Solidity and Vyper or expand into languages like Rust.

Additionally, RISC-V could improve validator performance through hardware-level customization, while maintaining core Ethereum features such as account models and contract interactions.

As research and experimentation continue, Stańczak emphasized the importance of community input: “Ethereum researchers often ask that readers recognize the exploratory nature of their posts and proposals. Focus remains essential.”

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Bitcoin is now facing a critical test after breaking above the $87,000 mark, following several days of tight consolidation between the $82K and $85K range. This breakout comes at a pivotal time, as global macroeconomic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on financial markets. With the U.S. and China locked in an escalating trade dispute, investors are closely watching Bitcoin’s next move as a potential signal for broader risk appetite.

Bulls are hopeful that this breakout signals the start of a new upward leg. After weeks of subdued momentum and fading selling pressure, many expect the market to regain strength if key resistance levels are broken decisively. However, volatility is likely to remain elevated throughout the week, making this a crucial moment for price confirmation.

Adding to the bullish sentiment, new data from CryptoQuant reveals that Bitcoin’s Realized Capitalization hit a new all-time high on April 14, 2025, reaching $872.2 billion. This metric, which reflects the aggregated cost basis of all BTC in circulation, indicates rising investor confidence. The climb suggests ongoing capital inflows and long-term holding behavior, reinforcing the possibility that Bitcoin’s current rally may still have room to grow.

Bitcoin Reclaims $87K: On-Chain Metrics Support An Uptrend

Bitcoin is now trading above short-term highs after reclaiming the $87,000 level just a few hours ago. The move signals growing bullish momentum, but traders are watching closely for confirmation of a sustained reversal. Price must break above stronger resistance levels to validate a new uptrend, especially as macroeconomic headwinds persist. Global tensions are rising once again, with the trade war between the United States and China intensifying, keeping financial markets volatile and investors cautious.

Despite the uncertainty, some on-chain metrics paint a much more optimistic picture. According to new insights from CryptoQuant, Bitcoin’s Realized Capitalization hit a new all-time high of $872.2 billion on April 14, 2025. Realized Cap measures the total value of all Bitcoin based on the price at which each unit was last moved—essentially the aggregated cost basis of the network’s holdings.

This metric differs from Market Cap, which is based on current price; instead, Realized Cap reflects actual capital invested in BTC. The fact that it continues to climb suggests growing confidence, increased capital inflows, and rising long-term holder conviction.

This surge could signal the market is in a period of accumulation. If prices remain stable or rise from here, we may be witnessing the setup for Bitcoin’s next major move.

BTC Tests Resistance –$90K Breakout Looms

Bitcoin is currently testing a key 4-hour resistance zone, with bulls struggling to reclaim the $88,000 level. After days of consolidation and a recent breakout above $87,000, momentum appears to be building—but the $88K level remains a significant barrier. To confirm a breakout and ignite a potential rally, BTC must hold above $86,000 and push decisively beyond the $90K mark. A clean move above this range would indicate a shift in market sentiment and possibly mark the beginning of a broader recovery trend.

However, risks remain. The 4-hour 200 MA and EMA are sitting just below current prices at around $84,000, acting as a key short-term support zone. If Bitcoin fails to hold these moving averages, bearish pressure could return swiftly. A drop below $84K could send BTC back toward the $80K region—or even lower—invalidating the recent bullish attempt.

With global macroeconomic uncertainty and market volatility persisting, traders are closely watching the $88K breakout zone and short-term support levels to gauge Bitcoin’s next move. For now, BTC remains at a pivotal point, caught between building bullish momentum and the risk of another leg down.

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Meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin is currently trading at an important support level against Bitcoin, a level that previously triggered its historic bull run in 2021. This significant observation comes from crypto analyst MasterAnanda, whose latest technical analysis on the TradingView platform highlights the potential for another major Dogecoin rally based on its performance against Bitcoin on the weekly candlestick timeframe.

Dogecoin Revisits Bull Market Support Zone Against Bitcoin

According to MasterAnanda, Dogecoin has re-entered what is described as its strongest historical support range when compared against Bitcoin on the weekly chart. Specifically, this zone, which is highlighted in blue on the weekly chart below, acted as resistance in early 2021 before the Dogecoin price surged to new highs and outperformed Bitcoin in the fifth wave of its bull run. After that 2021 rally subsided, the previous resistance transformed into support and held strong across multiple retests in the years since then.

The support area was initially tested in June 2022, followed by repeated confirmations in late 2023, early 2024, and again toward the end of 2024 as Bitcoin continued to outperform the rest of the crypto market and increased its dominance. However, Dogecoin rebounded at this blue zone each time it was retested, showing its validity as a key accumulation point and providing a solid foundation for any rally.

As it stands, Dogecoin’s price action against Bitcoin is exhibiting a higher low formation in the blue zone relative to past years, which is a bullish structural development. MasterAnanda expresses absolute confidence in this support zone, holding firm, labeling the current price level as “the best entry range possible” ahead of price action for the rest of the year.

What Could Happen Next For DOGE?

If Dogecoin repeats its previous bull cycle behavior, the current consolidation and accumulation phase could act as a launchpad to a significant upward trajectory. As such, DOGE could bounce above the blue support zone and outperform Bitcoin in the next months. This could be difficult, given that Bitcoin has received the most inflows from institutional traders and has dictated the entire market’s pace since late 2023. On the other hand, Dogecoin is becoming an increasingly popular choice among retail traders. All that’s needed is a bullish catalyst that could send inflows rushing into the meme coin.

The weekly Dogecoin/Bitcoin chart shared by the analyst highlights a clear Fibonacci extension pointing toward new all-time highs should DOGE’s price action follow this path and bounce upwards from the support zone. At the time of writing, the Dogecoin/Bitcoin pair is trading at 0.00000185. The 2021 all-time high is a 630% increase away at 0.00001350, meaning the meme coin has a lot of outperformance to do to return to its peak against Bitcoin.

At the time of writing, DOGE is trading at $0.162, up by 4.2% in the past 24 hours. Bitcoin is trading at $87,390, up by 3.8% in the same timeframe.

Data shows the Bitcoin Open Interest has registered a sharp increase as the cryptocurrency’s price has recovered beyond $87,500.

Bitcoin Open Interest Is Up More Than $2 Billion

As pointed out by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, the Open Interest has shot up for Bitcoin during the past day. The “Open Interest” here refers to an indicator that measures the total amount of BTC-related positions that are currently open on all derivatives exchanges.

When the value of this metric rises, it means the investors are opening up fresh positions on the futures market. Generally, the total leverage in the sector goes up when new positions appear, so this kind of trend can induce volatility in the asset’s price.

On the other hand, the indicator going down implies the holders are either closing up positions of their own volition or being forcibly liquidated by their platform. Whatever the case may be, such a leverage flush can provide more stability to the cryptocurrency.

Now, here is the chart shared by the analyst that shows how the Bitcoin Open Interest has changed over the last 24 hours or so:

As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Open Interest has witnessed a steep rise in this window. The increase in the indicator has come as the coin’s price has recovered to the $87,500 level.

This isn’t anything too surprising, as exciting price action in the cryptocurrency usually invites speculation. What may be of concern, however, is the scale of the rise that the metric has observed.

As Maartunn has highlighted in the chart, the Open Interest has gone up by more than $2 billion during the past day, which translates to a percentage increase of over 8.3%.

This massive increase is despite the fact that Bitcoin has already seen liquidations amounting to around $76 million in this period, as data from CoinGlass shows.

Leverage-driven rallies like this latest one tend not to last because the underlying conditions present during them are generally unstable. The reason behind this instability lies in the fact that leveraged positions can easily end up being liquidated.

The positions that come during the hype of a rally are often overleveraged, and even if they aren’t, their liquidation point usually lies at an elevated level within the rally. This means that they can be quite vulnerable to any pullbacks that occur.

When these positions find liquidation, they feed back into the price pullback that caused them, thus elongating its length. It’s possible that something similar could end up taking place with this latest Bitcoin rally as well, but it only remains to be seen how things end up going.

BTC Price

The Bitcoin recovery run had gone cold during the past few days, but it appears the last 24 hours have brought back bullish momentum as the coin has managed to rise by over 3%.

Bitcoin is now trading above short-term highs after reclaiming the $87,000 level just a few hours ago. This move signals growing strength among bulls, but a full bullish reversal will only be confirmed once higher resistance levels are broken. Global tensions remain high, with a trade war between the US and China continuing to weigh on financial markets. Despite this macro uncertainty, Bitcoin appears to be stabilizing and preparing for a possible breakout.

Top crypto analyst Axel Adler shared fresh insights that support this view. As of today, Bitcoin’s “foundation” Realized Price (RP) continues to climb gradually, despite a small local dip since February 2025. Meanwhile, the speculative premium (measured by the MVRV ratio) is compressing, and the total annual network return fluctuates around 46%. According to Adler, these metrics align with a classic accumulation phase—when fundamentals remain strong, but sentiment lags.

This imbalance often creates conditions for the next bullish expansion. If investor confidence returns and macroeconomic conditions stabilize, Bitcoin could be poised for a major breakout. For now, all eyes are on whether BTC can hold above $87K and push toward new highs.

Bitcoin Enters Pivotal Week At Key Resistance Level

Bitcoin is now facing critical resistance after reclaiming short-term highs, and this week could prove pivotal. Following last week’s tight consolidation range, bulls are positioning for a breakout as selling pressure fades and broader markets attempt to stabilize. With Bitcoin holding above key support levels near $87,000, the tone has shifted—investors are cautiously optimistic that the worst may be behind.

Axel Adler shared a compelling on-chain breakdown supporting the bullish case. According to Adler, Bitcoin’s “foundation” Realized Price (RP) continues to rise steadily, with only a small local decrease since February 2025. Simultaneously, the speculative premium, measured by the MVRV ratio, is compressing. Combined with a stable annual network return of around 46%, this suggests Bitcoin is in a classic accumulation phase.

In accumulation phases, fundamentals outpace sentiment. The imbalance often leads to explosive upside when market psychology finally catches up. Adler also points out that the local decline in YoY RP shows that coins are moving into hands with a lower cost basis—an indicator of capitulation and long-term positioning.

Currently, YoY RP stands at about 61%, implying the network continues to accumulate capital, albeit at a slower pace than during all-time highs. While new money is still flowing in, it reflects October 2024 levels—suggesting capital inflows are healthy, but patient. If sentiment shifts, Bitcoin may be ready to break out of resistance and begin a new leg upward.

BTC Holds Above Key Level: Bulls Eye $90K Breakout

Bitcoin is trading at $87,000 after reclaiming the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA), signaling renewed bullish momentum. The price is now testing the 200-day simple moving average (MA) near $88,000, a level that has acted as strong resistance in recent months. Bulls must push above this barrier to confirm strength and set the stage for a sustainable recovery.

If BTC manages to break and hold above the $90,000 level, it would mark a significant technical milestone, validating a trend reversal and potentially triggering a surge toward new highs. This breakout could also draw back sidelined capital and reignite retail and institutional interest amid broader market volatility.

However, the bullish scenario hinges on follow-through. If Bitcoin fails to reclaim $90K decisively, the rally may fade, and the market could re-enter a correction phase. A breakdown below $84K would put the $80K support at risk, with further downside likely if that level fails to hold.

For now, BTC remains at a critical junction. The next few trading sessions will be decisive in determining whether bulls have enough strength to reclaim dominance—or whether another leg down lies ahead.

Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView 

Crypto pundit Master Kenobi has remarked that the Dogecoin price is giving 2017 vibes. This presents a bullish outlook for DOGE, given the foremost meme coin’s price action in the 2017 bull cycle. 

Dogecoin Price Replicating 2017 Bull Run 

In an X post, Master Kenobi stated that the Dogecoin price is giving 2017 vibes, indicating that the current price action is similar to that of the 2017 bull run. This is significant because of the massive gains which DOGE recorded in that bull run. The analyst’s accompanying chart also showed DOGE recorded a huge green candle in the second quarter of that year. 

Back then, the Dogecoin price rallied above $0.00350 by June, which marked a new all-time high (ATH) for the meme coin at the time. Based on the similarity between the current price action and 2017’s, DOGE could again witness another massive green candle in this second quarter and possibly rally to a new ATH soon. 

Master Kenobi predicts that this would happen. In an earlier X post, he stated that once the Dogecoin price breaks above the trendline at around $0.15, it is likely to reach a new ATH within around 50 to 55 days. The analyst added that a conservative price target would be $0.90 by June 10. 

Meanwhile, in another post, Master Kenobi also alluded to 2024’s Dogecoin price action, noting that there was a 100-day period from the local bottom to the local top. He remarked that DOGE is halfway through a similar timeframe. In line with this, he expects the foremost meme coin to hit a new ATH during this period, although he is uncertain if it will break $1 in the process. 

DOGE Ready For A Massive Surge 

In an X post, crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade indicated that the Dogecoin price is ready for a massive surge. He noted that DOGE consistently forms Parallel Channels in each cycle before experiencing an enormous surge. His accompanying chart showed that the foremost meme coin has again formed another Parallel Channel and that it could rally to as high as $8 following this development. 

In his latest X post, he stated that DOGE’s 4-hour candle has closed, confirming a Dogecoin price breakout from a triangle pattern. His accompanying chart showed that the meme coin could rally above $0.17 in the short term, a move that could pave the way to new highs. Market participants would be looking to see DOGE reclaim the psychological $0.2 price level, as this could serve as confirmation that the meme coin is again in bullish territory. 

At the time of writing, the Dogecoin price is trading at around $0.16, up almost 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Meme coins are back in action, and how! During the last 24 hours, the meme coin market has been up by 5.03%, reaching a market cap of $47.02B.

• Major gainers are $LUCE, surging by 78%; $FAIR3, which rose 40%; and $NEIRO, which increased by 29%.
• Coins like $LOFI have also increased by a massive 219% in the last seven days.
• $FARTCOIN, $PEPE, $TURBO, and $BROCCOLI are also comfortably in the green now.

Keep reading to find out how the resurgence of the top meme coins can impact your crypto portfolio. We’ll also suggest three of the best presales to invest in to make the most of this rally.

The Meme Coin Comeback

The meme coin market has been in bearish territory for the last two months. Some analysts also predicted that the meme coin era is over and investors should look elsewhere for fresh opportunities.

However, all that nonsense chatter is now put to rest thanks to the latest 24-hour rally.

In addition to the tokens mentioned above, coins like $TRUMP have also shown some strength. It increased by 2.5% in the last 24 hours. This comes after it tanked by more than 30% in the last 30 days.

Also, starting April 20, a daily unlocking event begins in $TRUMP, where 0.049% of the total supply of 1B tokens will unlock every 24 hours all the way up to April 2028. The current market cap of $TRUMP sits at $1.66B, and the token is priced at $8.30.

The release of more tokens every day brings sell-side opportunities and may go on to dilute the price. However, this also brings in opportunities for investors to buy fresh $TRUMP, which is the highlight here because the meme coin market has shown signs of strength.

Trump’s pro-crypto decisions have eased a lot of regulatory challenges in the US, and his popularity amid the crypto community may see the $TRUMP token make new highs in the future.

In a nutshell, the meme coin market is slowly gaining its lost strength, and we may see some tokens break previous records.

If you do not want to miss out on the upcoming rally, consider investing in the following cryptos that are currently in presale, which see their price increase every day until their launch, when they’re ultimately expected to post massive gains.

1. Solaxy ($SOLX) – Best Presale to Buy Right Now, Over $31M Raised

Solaxy ($SOLX) is unlike other meme coins, seeing as it’s not solely reliant on community hype and virality for its growth. That’s because it’s a token with real utility.

As the first-ever Layer 2 solution on Solana, $SOLX plans to solve the network’s congestion and scalability issues. These problems, by the way, arose after Solana became hyper-successful on account of $TRUMP, $MELANIA, and Pump.fun.

Solaxy will offload a chunk of Solana’s total transactions onto a side chain. This will reduce the overall burden on Solana’s primary chain, thereby increasing its efficiency.

Furthermore, Solaxy will also crank up Solana’s affordability by executing transactions in batches rather than one by one.

It’s no wonder that a new cryptocurrency that plans to breathe new life into a mainstream blockchain network like Solana is predicted to shoot up to $0.20 by 2026.

If you want to become a part of $SOLX’s potential 11,700% rise, now’s the perfect time. The token is currently in presale, which is why it’s available for just $0.0017. Here’s how to buy it.

2. BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) – Top Bitcoin Meme Coin Currently in Presale

BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL), as the name suggests, is a Bitcoin-themed meme coin that expects to rise alongside the king cryptocurrency.

How? Well, $BTCBULL is the ONLY crypto to airdrop free (and real) $BTC to its token holders.

Now, because these giveaways will take place every time Bitcoin reaches a new milestone (such as $150K, $200K, and $250K), $BTCBULL’s price will also see a similar increase, as anticipation for the upcoming Bitcoin airdrop builds.

What’s more, BTC Bull Token will also burn a portion of its total supply at regular intervals. This will keep the crypto’s demand intact and ensure its price follows an upward trajectory.

It’s also worth noting that investors (both retailers and whales) have already poured over $4.8M into BTC Bull Token’s ongoing presale. You can join the gravy train by shelling out just $0.002475 per token.

And if this is your first presale purchase, here’s a detailed guide on how to buy $BTCBULL.

3. Lightchain AI ($LCAI) – New Presale Blending Blockchain and AI Tech

The newest, hottest trend in crypto is artificial intelligence. If you’d like to invest in the collective growth of these industries, there’s hardly a token better than Lightchain AI ($LCAI).

$LCAI plans to use AI to build blockchain networks that are better as well as more secure than the ones currently in circulation.

According to Lightchain’s whitepaper, it will reward token holders who make valuable contributions to the development of AI while ensuring top-notch security.

Furthermore, $LCAI token holders will also get governance rights, meaning they will be able to vote on the future of the project.

$LCAI is currently in presale, where it has raised a whopping $19.4M so far. Each token is priced at just $0.007125, which makes it one of the best cheap cryptos to buy now.

Best Presales, but They’re Not Immune to Market Uncertainty

Meme coins are as volatile as they are exciting and potentially rewarding.

Although returns in double or triple (even four) digits aren’t alien for meme coins, especially those in presale, the probability that it happens with the token you purchased is, unfortunately, slim.

Therefore, follow good investment habits, including only putting in a small amount.

Last but not least, kindly do your own research and due diligence before stepping into crypto. Our articles aren’t financial advice, after all.

After a period of bullish performance, Solana seems to be losing its upward momentum. The altcoin faced significant resistance at the $141 level. Even though SOL’s price has slightly pulled back, the asset remains strong for a significant upside movement, as crypto analysts foresee a rally to new highs.

A Major Rally To New Heights For Solana Brewing?

With the general crypto market slowing to gain traction, Solana might be building up momentum for its next major price rally. Seasoned market analyst and trader, Captain Faibik, has outlined a promising development on the SOL’s chart that could trigger a move to a new all-time high.

After delving into SOL’s price chart, Captain Faibik revealed an emerging key chart formation, particularly an Expanding Triangle formation. This bullish pattern often indicates a potential upswing following a period of downside performance.

Looking at the chart, it appears Solana has reached a bottom, hinting at the end of the current correction wave, and is rapidly bouncing back strongly. As a result, Captain Faibik is confident that SOL can rally to the upper line of the triangle pattern, which is situated at the $300 mark, in the middle term.

If the altcoin can decisively reach the upper line of the pattern and break above, it might cause the anticipated upswing to extend toward other levels above $300. In the meantime, SOL is at a critical junction where its next trajectory could be shaped by whether buyers or sellers take control of the trend and the market.

With Solana witnessing an increase in on-chain activity and network growth, the asset can muster enough momentum to support the anticipated price rally to new all-time highs in the mid-term.

A few days ago, Solana experienced a huge uptick in large investors or whale activity as prices maintained a bullish trajectory. Ali Matinez, a technical expert and investor, revealed the rise in activity among big wallet addresses containing more than 10,000 SOL.

Martinez mentioned that the number of wallet addresses holding 10,000 SOL or more has risen from 4,943 to 5,019. “A subtle but notable uptick in large-holder activity,” he added. This growth represents a 1.53% increase in less than 2 weeks, reflecting strong conviction among large investors toward SOL’s future performance.

SOL Network Outperforms Ethereum

Despite ongoing volatility in the market, Solana is making strides in the staking arena. Recent reports from Binance partner and investor Ted Pillows show that SOL’s network has surpassed in terms of staking market cap.

While Ethereum’s staking ratio has increased by about 28%, SOL’s staking ratio has grown by over 68%. Given the rise in the staking ratio, Solana’s staked value is now worth $58 billion, marking a substantial increase from $7.5 billion.

SOL’s rapid growth in staking participation reflects resilience and continues to cement its position as a leader in the blockchain ecosystem. Meanwhile, SOL has now become the largest blockchain in the crypto sector by staked value.

Crypto exchange ByBit has disclosed that scarcely one‑twentieth of the assets siphoned off in the sprawling $1.4 billion exploit orchestrated by North Korea’s Lazarus Group are currently locked down. “Only 3.84 percent of the hacked funds are frozen,” chief executive officer (CEO) Ben Zhou revealed via X, warning that the remainder “continues to circulate in an ever‑thickening web of mixers, cross‑chain swaps and over‑the‑counter desks.”

Frozen Crypto Funds? Barely

The exchange’s internal forensic review pegs the original loss at roughly 500,000 ETH, valued at $1.4 billion at the time of theft. Of that total, 68.57% remains traceable, while 27.59% has gone dark—a discrepancy Zhou attributes to “rapid fragmentation and deliberate chain‑hopping designed to frustrate surveillance.”

According to a ByBit executive summary dated 21 April, the untraceable tranche first passed through the Wasabi mixer, with smaller fragments later funneled into CryptoMixer, Tornado Cash and Railgun. The laundered coins then traversed multiple cross‑chain bridges and swap routers—Thorchain, eXch, Lombard, LiFi, Stargate and SunSwap—before disappearing again inside P2P and OTC fiat ramps. “Each hop trims visibility by a few more basis points,” Zhou said, noting that investigators now confront “a labyrinth of tens of thousands of microscopic wallets.”

On the Ethereum side, the firm tracked 432,748 ETH—about 84.45% of the original stack—into BTC via Thorchain. Roughly 67.25% of the initial ETH amount, or 342,975 coins, has already become 10,003 BTC, scattered across 35,772 wallets that average 0.28 BTC each. A residual 5,991 ETH, representing 1.17% of the haul, still sits natively on Ethereum at 12,490 addresses with an average balance below half an ether.

The Bitcoin trail shows a mirror image of the laundering cycle. ByBit found that 944 BTC, or 6.34% of the converted stash, landed in Wasabi. Another 531 BTC—equivalent to 18,206 ETH, or 3.57% —has already been bridged back to Ethereum via Thorchain, underscoring the attackers’ preference for swing‑trading between chains to exploit analytic blind spots.

Investigators working with the crowd‑sourced platform Lazarusbounty.com have attempted to map the dispersion. In the past 60 days the site logged 5,443 bounty submissions, yet only 70 were deemed valid. A notice on the portal pleads for greater public participation: “We welcome more reports; we need more bounty hunters that can decode mixers as we need a lot of help there down the road.”

Despite the daunting numbers, Zhou insists the window for clawbacks has not yet closed. “Roughly two‑thirds of the cryptocurrency is still visible on‑chain, albeit highly fragmented,” he said, adding that further freezes will depend on “coordinated pressure across centralized exchanges, cross‑chain liquidity hubs and even fiat gateways.”

For now, however, the lion’s share of the Lazarus‑linked war chest remains in motion—swapping, bridging and tumbling through the decentralized undergrowth—while the fraction frozen stands at a mere 3.84 percent, a statistic that starkly illustrates how porous the global enforcement perimeter remains against state‑sponsored crypto theft.

At press time, ETH traded at $1,631.