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Dogecoin is again rallying to the upside, sparking bullish sentiments towards the leading meme coin. With bulls looking to take advantage of this rally, crypto analyst Kiu has provided insights into what market participants should look out for before jumping on the DOGE rally.  

What To Look Out For As Dogecoin Rallies To The Upside

In a TradingView post, Kiu told market participants to look for a clear breakout and at least two 4-hour candles closing above the resistance line around $0.19460. He remarked that if the Dogecoin price then retests that line as new support, it is a good spot to enter a long position. The analyst advised that a stop loss be put around the current low at $0.12500. 

Kiu outlined this plan while also commenting on Dogecoin’s current price action. He noted that the price is currently breaking above the descending channel, which forms the falling wedge resistance line. The analyst claimed this was a bullish signal but told market participants to pay close attention to the next key resistance area, around $0.19460. This area aligns with the previous high and the red resistance zone. 

Meanwhile, the crypto analyst stated that the top of the wedge is the target for this projected rally since it also aligns with a heavy resistance zone. His accompanying chart showed that $0.45143 is the target, a price level that also represents a local high for Dogecoin. DOGE rallied to that level in December last year following its bull run, which began around October. 

Crypto analyst Kevin Capital also alluded to an analysis in which he predicted Dogecoin would enjoy a significant rally to the upside once Bitcoin’s dominance found a macro top. Based on his accompanying chart, DOGE could at least rally to the much-anticipated $1 price level. 

DOGE’s Short-Term Target Is $0.29

Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade predicted that Dogecoin could rally to as high as $0.29 in the short term. He revealed that DOGE is breaking out of a diamond pattern on the daily chart, with $0.29 being the target for this breakout. His accompanying chart showed that the rally to this target could happen before the month ends. 

In another post, Trader Tardigrade indicated that Dogecoin will likely sustain this bullish momentum. He revealed that an RSI breakout is visible on the daily chart, which consistently occurs during every 29-day period during which DOGE witnesses a pump. In line with this, the analyst affirmed that the meme coin’s uptrend is “programmed.” Dogeoin is already eyeing a breakout above the psychological $0.2 level, which could pave the way for a rally to new highs. 

At the time of writing, the Dogecoin price is trading at around $0.19, up over 8% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Charles Hoskinson has broken months of silence over the mysterious Mar-a-Lago ‘diet coke’ dinner that never was, tracing what he called “a long arc of confusing and strange turns” that began last autumn and culminated in his unexpected removal from former President Donald Trump’s 1 March candle-light fundraiser—an incident insiders had nicknamed the “Diet Coke” meeting.

Streaming from Colorado on May 8, the Cardano creator unfolded a chronology that reached back to the September 2024 SALT conference in Jackson Hole, where he first spoke with advisers who would later join Trump’s transition team. Those conversations, he recalled, centred on establishing a crypto czar and a wider “crypto commission made up of industry leaders.” Hoskinson told viewers he had signalled willingness to serve if the then-presumptive Republican nominee captured the White House.

How The Cardano Founder Didn’t Become Crypto Czar

Trump did win, but the appointment went elsewhere. “David Sacks was announced,” Hoskinson said, noting that the role was ultimately combined with an artificial-intelligence portfolio. A commission chaired by former Congressman Bo Hines remained on the table, yet clarity proved elusive. “Every time we talked to somebody […] people would give us mixed messages,” he explained.

Against that backdrop, Hoskinson secured an invitation to a February 22 “VIP dinner” at Mar-a-Lago, only to be told the event had shifted to 1 March because Trump would be meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He spent weeks preparing briefing material—“hundreds of documents,” he said—but on the day he boarded a flight to Florida the call came: he had been disinvited. “Excuse me, disinvited? I’ve been preparing for this for a while. I’m on the plane literally flying down,” he recounted.

Hoskinson continued to Florida, where previously scheduled meetings with Senator Tim Scott, Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno and former Speaker Kevin McCarthy proceeded as planned. Yet the explanation for his removal never arrived. The livestream provided the first detailed narrative of what he now believes occurred.

According to Hoskinson, Thursday’s revelation was prompted by the Politico story headlined “From Trump Whisperer to West Wing Pariah: How Lobbyist Brian Ballard Angered Trump.” The article reveals that lobbyist Brian Ballard—or someone “in Ballard’s orbit”—tricked Trump into making a Truth Social post about a XRP, ADA and SOL “crypto reserve.”

In early March a draft list of reserve assets had surfaced showing Cardano’s ADA among them, alongside XRP and others. The Cardano founder insists his public position has always been that “if they’re going to do a reserve, it’s only going to be Bitcoin,” a stance he had aired in multiple interviews and elsewhere. Nonetheless, he became associated with ADA’s inclusion, triggering push-back from incoming technology adviser David Sacks.

Quoting the Politico piece, Hoskinson said Sacks “was furious” when the list became public and “tried to get everything reversed,” although the move could not be undone quickly. Hoskinson believes someone close to Ballard feared he would publicly oppose the multi-asset reserve if seated near Trump—potentially before dessert. “They knew that if I was asked at that dinner about the reserve, I would have said… only Bitcoin should be in it,” he told viewers. “I wasn’t there to say that, and at least now I know why.”

Compounding the confusion, the Cardano founder said, was a February 5 social-media quip that he “didn’t want to pay five million dollars for dinner,” a light-hearted reference to a 2020 XRP-community fundraiser. That line, he now suspects, was resurrected as an official-sounding pretext for his removal.

The fallout extended into the West Wing, where, according to Hoskinson, staff briefed journalist Laura Shin that he had “nothing at all to do in any way, shape, or form with any crypto policy” and had never been invited to Mar-a-Lago. “I just showed you the invitation now, didn’t I, Laura?” he said, screen-sharing the embossed card. White House aides, he added, asked his UK office for comment and published thirty minutes later—an episode he characterised as “a great, highly credible organisation,” the sarcasm audible.

Hoskinson stressed that his frustration is aimed not at Trump or his children—“I just did panels with Don Jr., doing one with Eric”—but at “a few Democrats” portraying crypto as a partisan issue and at the inside-the-Beltway “serpentine” lobbying that blindsided him. “This is the nature of Washington, D.C. There’s a thousand people jockeying and doing bat— crazy things,” he said.

Yet he also emphasised legislative momentum: the Genius Act, market-structure talks and what he views as a growing bipartisan consensus on stable-coin regulation. Lawmakers, he argued, are easier to map than executive-branch operators because “over a good steak” they say plainly what language they want.

In the livestream’s closing minutes Hoskinson reiterated his conviction that crypto policy must outlive any single administration. “We do not need policy that can be reversed the minute a Democrat gets elected,” he said, invoking the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 as a template for enduring statute. The Cardano policy office, run by former Wyoming regulator Karen Wheeler and attorney Joel Telpner, will therefore “keep engaging” with Congress, the CFTC and the SEC regardless of Oval Office intrigues.

In his own words, the episode’s lesson is simple: “Welcome to politics. It’s distasteful. It’s serpentine. But the truth always comes out.”

At press time, Cardano traded at $0.7773.

Crypto exchange WhiteBit, the largest trading venue in Europe by traffic, is sponsoring the first International Crypto Trading Cup 2025 (ICTC), with the participation of 8 traders from around the world.

WhiteBit Hosts First Ever Livestream Crypto Trading Cup

The event takes place from May 9 to 10, with a real-time streaming narrating every detail of the competition. On the last day, the trader with the best Profit and Loss (PnL) will take up to $5 million.

The crypto trading platform created the event with a unique format: the traders will perform live and demonstrate their skills in real time. In that way, viewers will have a chance to learn from their decision-making process, their strategies, and risk management tools.

Volodymyr Nosov, Founder and President of WhiteBIT Group, stated the following regarding the event and its educational focus:

The idea for ICTC started as a friendly challenge to compete in crypto trading live. From that spark, our team developed a vision for a global championship that could elevate the industry—one where top world traders will gather on one big stage to showcase their strategies and compete for the title of the world’s best. Our mission is mass blockchain adoption, and with ICTC, we aim to make crypto trading accessible and exciting in a brand-new format.

 

Taking Crypto Trading To The Next Level

The Bitcoinist staff had a chance to sit with the participants before the livestream. The traders from all over the world, many with over 5 years of experience in the field and different backgrounds, gave a brief description of their styles and the most important thing that every successful trader needs: discipline and focus.

One of the traders claims that “trading is the most difficult job in the world,” thus why every trader needs to pick the best strategy that fits their personality, because trading is a “mental and technical challenge.”

Before the competition, many of the traders had to change their strategies to adapt to the tournament. Some traders more used to operating on higher timeframes switched to a more volatility-driven style, while other traders relied on classical indicators to measure volatility and create market profiles to stay profitable.

Others simply went with the trend, by gauging the Bitcoin Dominance on lower timeframes, one of the traders attempted to successfully predict the price action in the altcoin market.

As the Bitcoin price rose above the critical $100,000 level, and the market bias moved to a more bullish stance, the traders had to adapt, but as one of the traders told us, market sentiment is often just one of the many factors to consider when building a strategy.

In this regard, another participant gave important advice to those traders looking to launch their own careers and stay profitable. According to this operator, every trader needs to pick a strategy and test it over time, the key lies in sticking to a single strategy that works for you.

As mentioned, the event will continue until tomorrow, May 10, with a duration of 12 hours in total. Each trader is obligated to open a minimum of 3 positions every hour, adding more pressure to an already intense competition.

The Bitcoinist staff will closely monitor the competition on-site and bring more exclusive content from the event. Stay tuned!

Pictures taken by the Bitcoinist staff, chart from Tradingview.com

After several months of bearish price performance, Ethereum is finally shifting toward positive territory, recording significant gains due to a recent bullish market condition. Interestingly, this surge comes following heightened selling pressure as many investors were observed dumping their ETH holdings.

Retailers Dump Before Ethereum’s Surge

In a surprising market move, Ethereum has jumped above $2,300 for the first time in over six weeks, coinciding with the apparent sell-off of retail investors’ holdings. Leading market intelligence and on-chain data platform Santiment reported the counterintuitive market move in a recent post on the X (formerly Twitter) platform.

On-chain data shows a surge in outflows from retail investors, who appear to have lost faith in ETH’s potential in light of previous price fluctuations. This negative behaviour from retail investors would typically trigger bearish pressure for ETH. 

However, it seems to have removed overhead barriers and created room for big investors to buy, causing a sustained rally for the altcoin. Such a trend underscores the disparity between retail and big investors, which could play a crucial role in shaping the next phase of Ethereum’s market dynamics.

According to the platform, the move is a textbook example of how Ethereum pays to be a contrarian against the retail crowd. Santiment highlighted that many retail holders sold their holdings due to poor price performance following the Ethereum network‘s Pectra Upgrade that occurred on Wednesday. 

During the period, these investors were seen instructing others to offload their ETH holdings in favor of various meme coins. However, it turns out that the altcoin had other intentions after the Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt (FUD) from the retail crowd.

Santiment highlighted that Ethereum’s surge above the $2,075 mark has put the altcoin at the top of recent market gains, rewarding investors who have endured the notoriously poor performances over the past months. With indicators and growing market participation signaling upside momentum, ETH’s newfound bullish action is likely to extend, pushing the asset towards the $2,500 level, where the next resistance area lies.

In the meantime, the platform has warned that prices almost always deviate from retail holders’ expectations and has urged investors to closely monitor the chart to determine when price extremes are being called below or above ETH’s current market level.

ETH Pump Has Started

ETH has displayed remarkable movements in the last few days, reigniting the conviction of an incoming major upward move. After going through Ethereum’s renewed upsurge on the weekly chart, Ted Pillows, a crypto expert and investor, claims that the much-awaited major “pump has started.”

Pillows has pointed out the $2,200 level as the next key zone in ETH’s rally. Should the altcoin hold above this level, the expert predicts a massive upswing that is likely to spur an altseason. Looking at the chart, ETH has to rise to $2,815 before continuing its move to the $4,092 level.

XRP took center stage early on Sunday, March 2, when President Donald Trump, posting to Truth Social, urged creation of a “ Strategic CryptoReserve” that would hold the token alongside Solana and Cardano—only to learn hours later that the move had quietly advanced the interests of Ripple Labs, a paying client of lobbyist Brian Ballard, and left the president feeling, as one aide put it, “played.”

Here’s How Trump’s XRP Post Was Made

The incident began at Mar-a-Lago, where a Ballard Partners staffer repeatedly pressed Trump to publish pre-drafted language extolling specific digital assets, as Politico reports. After two brushoffs, the president handed the text to an aide, and the message went live:

“A US Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt attacks by the Biden Administration, which is why my Executive Order on Digital Assets directed the Presidential Working Group to move forward on a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA. I will make sure the US is the Crypto Capital of the World. We are MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

Moments later, West Wing officials realized Ripple sat on Ballard’s roster, provoking immediate anger. “He felt like he’d been used,” two officials familiar with the reaction said. Trump vented, “He is not welcome in anything anymore,” effectively freezing Ballard out of White House meetings.

White House “crypto czar” David Sacks phoned Chief of Staff Susie Wiles within minutes, warning the post undercut a government crypto summit planned for the following week. Trump famously released another post: “And, obviously, BTC and ETH, as other valuable Cryptocurrencies, will be the heart of the Reserve. I also love Bitcoin and Ethereum!”

Wiles tracked the prompt back to Ballard’s employee, and a senior aide blasted the lobbyist by phone for “hawking his client.” Staff instructions soon followed: no more meetings with Ballard.

Ballard insisted to Politico that talk of a freeze is exaggerated: “We are accustomed to false accusations … despite these unnamed sources, Ballard Partners will continue to deliver results.” He cited post-incident fundraiser invitations and a scheduled call with a senior official as proof he is not persona non grata. Yet several of his clients have quietly approached other Trump allies to secure face time—an implicit acknowledgment that access now comes at a premium.

Ripple’s courtship of Trump predates the flap. Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty donated more than $300,000 to pro-Trump committees in 2024; Ripple contributed $5 million in XRP to the inaugural fund and remains a major backer of the Fairshake PAC.

Whether those ties explain XRP’s starring role remains unclear, but on March 6 the president signed an executive order establishing a federal “Digital Asset Stockpile,” echoing the reserve concept that sparked the uproar, but with a major difference: The Strategic Reserve is buy-only BTC and hold. The Crypto Stockpile is hold or sell-only.

At press time, XRP traded at $2.29.

With virtually all crypto going up today, knowing which altcoins to buy can make the difference between staying poor and becoming the next ‘crypto dude.’

To put it bluntly, Bitcoin’s price surged to $104K, leading to MARA Holdings (MARA), a Bitcoin mining company, bagging an impressive $214M in raw revenue, with the rest of the cryptocurrencies following closely.

The sustained rally hit the crypto market like a sledgehammer, liquidating a total of $917M in shorts, with close to $400M in Bitcoin only.

Coinglass displayed the 24-hour carnage in full NSFW-red, and the bulls couldn’t be any happier about it.

As bears weep, the market is in full bull swing, with Bitcoin trading at $103,750 at the time of writing this article.

New cryptocurrency projects like SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) and Solaxy ($SOLX) are expected to surge as a result.

Crypto Going Up as Mass Investments Boost $BTC and Trigger the Hunt for the Next Altcoins to Buy

Bitcoin’s chart performance is undoubtedly linked to the avalanche of recent investments, with Michael Saylor’s Strategy comfortably leading the pack.

Strategy’s latest purchase amounted to 1,895 $BTC for the acquisition price of $95,167 and an investment value of $180M. This came a little over a week after the company acquired over 15K $BTC for a staggering bag of $1.4B.

But today’s winner is MARA, as the company reported a 30% increase in revenue in Q1 2025, compared to Q1 2024.

MARA’s Shareholder Letter highlights multiple important achievements over the last year, such as:

• Revenue increased from $165.2M in Q1 2024 to $213.3M in Q1 2025, for a total boost of 30%
• $BTC mining costs decreased by 25% from $38.1 per petahash per day in Q1 2024 to $28.5 in Q1 2025
• Net income loss decreased by 258% to $533.4M ($1.55 per diluted share) in Q1 2025, compared to $337.2M ($1.26 per diluted share) in Q1 2024
• Mined 2,286 $BTC during Q1, 2025, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to 47,531

MARA’s Bitcoin acquisitions tell an even more compelling story, as the company’s $BTC holdings saw an increase of 175% from Q1, 2024, when they stood at 17,320.

This propelled MARA to the second position as the company with the largest $BTC holdings, right after Strategy. The result? MARA bagged over $214M in raw revenue in Q1 2025, once again, behind Strategy’s staggering $5.8B for the same period.

The moral of the story is that Bitcoin simply can’t disappoint and, like always, it’s dragging the whole crypto market with it. Here’s some green to prove it.

To put it simply, we may have entered the altcoin season, with the best altcoins experiencing supported growth as Bitcoin pushes into new heights.

Let’s be honest, you know it’s real when $ETH is leading the pack with a 23% growth.

Naturally, it’s not only $ETH that piques our interest. Here are three of the most promising new crypto projects to keep an eye on.

1. SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) – AI-Driven Creator Platform Offering Easier Content Management

SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) is an innovative creator-oriented platform that relies on AI-driven tools to streamline the content creation process.

The project aims to solve several problems within the content creation sphere, like the disconnect between the fans and their creators and the excessive workload that creators need to manage.

The SUBBD platform addresses these problems with the help of tools like the AI Personal Assistant, which manages the post-production process, and the AI Creator, allowing you to create and monetize virtual content creators.

The project has already onboarded the top 1% of creators on the market and racks an impressive 250+M following. You can join the presale today before it takes off, as it’s already accumulated over $356K with a token price of $0.05535.

Check our ‘how to buy $SUBBD’ guide and read our price prediction to understand the project’s long-term potential.

2. Solaxy ($SOLX) – Solana’s Layer-2 Upgrade Promises Lower Fees and Faster Transactions

Solaxy ($SOLX) is Solana’s Layer-2 update, promising an extensive makeover of the blockchain’s ecosystem.

Solana is currently facing several problems that impact its performance and overall reputation, such as high fees, slow transaction speeds, and network congestion.

Solaxy’s off-chain execution and infinite trading scalability aim to resolve these problems in stages, as the project undergoes incremental updates. The latest update took place on May 6, and delivered improved node syncing speed, higher network stability, and better UI stability.

Solaxy is one of the most popular new meme coins on presale with measurable utility, and the presale numbers speak volumes in this sense. The project has accumulated over $34M since its inception, with $SOLX valued at $0.001718.

Solaxy currently offers staking rewards of up to 117% APY, so if you want to join the presale, check out our ‘how to buy $SOLX’ guide today. You can also read our price prediction for Solaxy to understand the project’s market potential.

3. Pepe ($PEPE) – The King Meme Coin Sprinting Up the Charts

We all know and love Pepe ($PEPE), and we love it even more when looking at its chart performance.

$PEPE is currently up 45% over the last seven days and 38% over the past 24 hours, and it doesn’t seem to want to slow down.

As a pure and one of the best meme coins, Pepe holds no intrinsic value, but dominates the meme market nonetheless. The project stealth-launched in April 2023, and experienced two bull runs so far: one immediately after launch and the other between November 2024 and February 2025.

Pepe has flatlined between February and May of this year, but it now exhibits bullish pressure, forcing its market cap up by 39.41% over the past week.

Without snorting any FOMO, the data could show that we’re looking at a third bull run in the making. Crypto is Going Up – Are You Ready?

Bitcoin is currently consolidating its position around $103K, while the entire crypto market is slowly injecting bull juice into its veins at a 3.7% concentration, according to CoinGecko’s chart.

This, combined with Binance’s 73 points of greed on the Fear and Greed Index, sends a strong ‘buy’ signal. So if you want to grab onto Bitcoin’s coattails, you could do worse than look at the likes of Solaxy ($SOLX) and SUBBD Token ($SUBBD).

However, don’t take this as financial advice. Always DYOR (Do Your Own Research) before investing, knowing that the crypto market remains moody and volatile, no matter how stable it may seem today.

The Bitcoin price has now showed bullishness once again, beating the $100,000 resistance and continuing to rise. This seems to be par for the course for the leading cryptocurrency by market cap as sentiment has returned into the positive territory over the last few days. With this trend playing out, a crypto analyst has explained that the Bitcoin price is actually mirroring an important fractal from four years ago that has usually led to bull markets.

Bitcoin Price Fractal From 2020 Returns

In a TradingView post, crypto analyst TradingShot explained that the current Bitcoin trend is mirroring the one from 2020, and that both fractals are moving similarly to each other. The price action looks to be the same, especially with accumulation and distribution playing out in similar fashion.

For the accumulation phase, Bitcoin saw the initial 1st phase play out between May and August in 2020, and now a similar accumulation had played out between March and September in 2024. Just like in 2020, the accumulation in 2024 ended a bullish rally, which saw the Bitcoin price go from below $70,000 to above $100,000 in a matter of months. This is similar to the rally from below $9,000 to above $12,000 that happened back in 2020.

What followed this both times is a period of distribution, where the Bitcoin price suffered downward and sideways movement for a number of months. This has played out into the start of 2025, in the same way that was seen between August and October 2020. Now the second accumulation trend has been completed, just like it was in 2020, and if this continues to play out, then it could end in a breakout for the digital asset.

As a result, the Bitcoin price has now broken the Pivot trend line separating the distribution from the second accumulation trend. At the time of the crypto analyst’s post, the Bitcoin price was in the retest phase, which it was testing at $97,000. Since then, the Bitcoin price has broken this retest zone and has marked an upward trend as a result.

Currently, the 50-Day Moving Average, $97,100, continues to serve as support for the cryptocurrency and this is the level that bulls will have to hold to continue the price rally. The analyst explains that as long as this level is maintained, then the Bitcoin price could see a rally similar to what was seen between October 2020 and April 2021. TradingShot also pointed out that the RSI sequences are also identical, suggesting that the cryptocurrency could follow this trend fully.

If this fractal plays out like it did before, then the target for the Bitcoin price is set at $150,000 for this cycle. Other macro developments such as the Fed choosing to keep interest rates the same and not raise them has also emboldened investors into risk assets such as Bitcoin.

Chainlink (LINK) has observed a sharp price jump as on-chain data shows a large amount of the asset has left centralized exchange wallets.

Chainlink Exchange Outflow Witnessed Spike Ahead Of Price Surge

As explained by analyst Ali Martinez in a new post on X, the LINK Exchange Outflow has registered a large spike in the past day. The “Exchange Outflow” here refers to an on-chain indicator that measures the total amount of Chainlink being withdrawn from the wallets connected to centralized exchanges.

When the value of this metric is high, it means the investors are transferring out a large number of tokens from these platforms. Generally, holders withdraw from exchanges to hold for the long term in the safety of self-custodial wallets, so this kind of trend can be bullish for the asset’s price.

On the other hand, the indicator being low implies demand for taking coins away to self-custody is low. Depending on the trend in the opposite indicator, the Exchange Inflow, such a trend can be either bearish or neutral for the cryptocurrency.

Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Chainlink Exchange Outflow over the last couple of weeks:

As displayed in the above graph, the Chainlink Exchange Outflow has witnessed a large spike during the last 24 hours, a sign that a notable amount of the asset has left these platforms.

In total, the investors withdrew more than 3.32 million LINK from exchanges in this outflow spree. At the current exchange rate of the token, this amount converts to a whopping $50.91 million. Given the scale involved here, it’s likely that whale entities were responsible for these outflows.

From the chart, it’s apparent that since the large outflow spike has come, Chainlink has seen a sharp recovery rally. This could potentially indicate that the withdrawals corresponded to fresh buying from whales who were anticipating the run.

Considering this pattern, the Exchange Outflow could now be to keep an eye on, as more surges in it could perhaps foreshadow a continuation to this 13% rally for LINK.

In some other news, Ethereum, the second largest coin in the digital asset sector, has also seen significant outflows recently, as an analyst has pointed out in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post.

As is visible in the graph, Ethereum saw a large negative spike on the Binance Exchange Netflow ahead of its recovery rally. The Exchange Netflow measures the net difference between inflows and outflows, so a negative value like this implies net withdrawals have occurred on the platform.

LINK Price

At the time of writing, Chainlink is floating around $15.3, up almost 14% in the last 24 hours.

Ok, Ethereum – where did THAT come from?

Ethereum – the long-suffering poster-boy for altcoins – has been languishing in Bitcoin’s shadow for what feels like ages.

After all-time-highs over $4K in December, it declined well over 50%, hitting lows near $1500 in April.

But, fueled by a long-awaited Pectra upgrade and with ERC-20 tokens as popular as ever, Ethereum’s roaring back to life.

With Ethereum back, here’s our list of the best crypto to buy even as the broader crypto market surges to new life.

Pectra Upgrade to the Rescue

On May 7, 2025, Ethereum implemented the Pectra upgrade, its most substantial overhaul since the 2022 Merge. This upgrade introduced 11 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs), notably:

• EIP-7251: Increased the staking limit per validator from 32 ETH to 2,048
• ETHEIP-7702: Enabled account abstraction, allowing users to pay gas fees with tokens other than ETH and bundle multiple actions into a single transaction.

These enhancements improved validator operations and Layer 2 scalability. Another EIP, number 7691, focused on improving Ethereum’s blob performance, which is a unit of ‘ephemeral data storage’ for L2s.

Pectra increased the average and max blobs per block from 3 and 6 to 6 and 9.

In the end, Pectra contributed to a 20% rise in ETH’s price, marking its largest single-day gain since May 2021.

It might feel like Ethereum’s coming back to life, but that’s a bit misleading; the world’s leading DeFi protocol never died, it just seemed to lose a bit of momentum.

ut recent announcements from the Ethereum Foundation show just how bright the future looks.

Ethereum Foundation Allocates $32.65M to Layer 2 Efficiency and Education

The Ethereum Foundation has committed $32.65M in grants through its Ecosystem Support Program (ESP) to advance Layer 2 efficiency and education.

As the name implies, the grants are intended to build future support for the broader Ethereum and EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) ecosystem. Key allocations include:

• Community and Education: Funding for 37 projects aimed at global ecosystem growth through events like ETHPrague and ETHiopia, and educational initiatives such as the Arabic Blockchain Developer Bootcamp.
• Cryptography and Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Support for 16 projects focusing on advancing zero-knowledge proof technology (ZK-snarks, ZK-rollups) and post-quantum cryptography.
• Developer Experience and Tooling: Grants for 17 projects enhancing mobile SDKs, analytics platforms, and validator tooling.

Ethereum also benefited from good timing, dropping the Pectra upgrade just when the US and UK trade agreement went into effect.

Now that Ethereum’s price has broken through the $2K resistance level, technical indicators suggest a potential continuation of this upward trend.

Bitcoin is predicted to potentially reach $300K this year: will Ethereum also set new all-time highs?

As Ethereum gains momentum, here are four of the best crypto to buy, all ERC-20 tokens. .

1. MIND of Pepe ($MIND) – Unlock the Mysteries of Meme Coins with Pepe’s AI Agent Token

MIND of Pepe is an AI-driven meme coin that combines the viral appeal of internet culture with advanced autonomous intelligence.

Built on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-20 token, $MIND offers holders benefits as it learns from the crypto market, engages with communities, and evolves over time.

Those benefits include:

• Market insights
• Investor alpha
• Exclusive token releases

The MIND agent has the ability to interact directly with the blockchain; there’s no need for external control. The project has allocated a full 25% of the $MIND tokens to the agent itself. With over $8.9M raised, investors are excited about $MIND’s potential. Tokens currently cost $0.0037515, but our price prediction shows that they could reach $0.00535 by the end of 2025.

Learn how to buy $MIND, and visit the presale page today.

2. SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) – AI Workflows for Content Creators and Fans

SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) is a Web3 content-sharing platform powered by AI tools designed to revolutionize the creator economy.

The ERC-20 $SUBBD token facilitates payments, staking, and governance within the platform.

Investors can stake $SUBBD for 20% APY during the presale; after a year, staking rewards shift to focus on platform benefits. That means subscription discounts where you pay less if you hold more $SUBBD, as well as platform VIP programs.

Token holders can enjoy early access to features and voting rights. Creators can also use $SUBBD to reward fans with exclusive content and behind-the-scenes content.

And with SUBBD’s AI influencers, both creators and fans can generate AI voiceovers, schedule livestreams, and manage the hottest content from the best creators.

SUBBD passed $350K in its presale. Investors can learn how to buy $SUBBD – current price $0.05535 – and see why our $SUBBD price prediction indicates the token could reach $0.301 within a year.

3. Chainlink ($LINK) – Decentralized Oracle as DeFi Building Block

Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that enables smart contracts on Ethereum to securely connect to external data sources, APIs, and payment systems.

Chainlink connects numerous blockchains, including Ethereum and Solana, and has become a major player in the DeFi realm.

Oracles are constantly used to confirm token prices, query the status of smart contracts, and generally keep the entire ecosystem running.

$LINK serves as the utility token for Chainlink, and is a multichain token available on a number of blockchains. As an ERC-20 token, $LINK is integral to the functioning of the Chainlink network, incentivizing data providers (oracles) to deliver accurate and reliable data.

4. Ethereum ($ETH) – How Far Can $ETH Go?

Yes, $ETH’s price has increased 20% in the past day.

And yes, trading volume has boomed, growing 160% to reach $52B in the past 24 hours.

But there’s still plenty of room for $ETH to make bigger gains. While the token is trading at $2.3K right now, December’s high was another 60% higher at $4K. Technical indicators remain strong, and the broader crypto market is increasingly bullish.

All of it bodes well, and continued investment by the Ethereum Foundation shows that the blockchain’s creators don’t intend to go anywhere anytime soon.

Add in continued struggles from Solana and so-called ‘Ethereum killers,’ and rumors of Ethereum’s death may have been greatly exaggerated.

Ethereum, Best Cryptos Build for the Future

What sets the best new cryptocurrencies apart?

Like Ethereum, they build for the future. That could mean embracing emerging technologies like AI, or it could mean adding utility to growing Web3 platforms.

But all of the best altcoins have an eye towards the future. Do your own research into any crypto investments; remember that volatility is a feature of crypto, not a bug.

But Ethereum’s rebound shows just how strong the crypto economy is.

Buzz surrounding Bitcoin ($BTC) never ends. David Bailey, one of Donald Trump’s leading crypto advisors, recently raised a hefty $300M to invest in Nakamoto, a brand new $BTC investment firm.

Amid the $BTC-happy news, Bitcoin Bull Token ($BTCBULL) stands to thrive – and so can you.

Nakamoto Joins $BTC Giants, Fuels the OG Coin’s Future

Taking a leaf out of MicroStrategy and Metaplanet’s books, Nakamoto uplifts Bitcoin’s future by acquiring and holding sizable amounts of $BTC.

MicroStrategy holds 555,450 $BTC, which is now worth around $57.5B. Meanwhile, Metaplanet owns a sizable 4,855 $BTC (~$504M) and aims to double this amount by next year.

And now there’s Nakamoto, which has secured $200M worth of $BTC in equity plus an additional $100M in convertible notes.

Alongside this significant institutional interest, more entrepreneurs worldwide are eyeing Bitcoin to build wealth.

Seizing this moment, Nakamoto aims to inject $BTC into firms worldwide, with ones based in Brazil, Thailand, and South Africa strategically at the top of its radar.

As the appetite for $BTC grows, projects like $BTCBULL offer crypto bulls a timely opportunity to capitalize on the OG coin’s highly anticipated surge.

BTC Bull Token Airdrops Free $BTC as Its Value Climbs

Imagine being airdropped the world’s largest cryptocurrency when $BTC reaches $150K and $200K. Well, $BTCBULL does precisely that.

Given that Nakamoto, MicroStrategy, and Metaplanet own over $58.2B $BTC combined, and thus reinforce trust in the asset across the board, $BTC hitting these targets aren’t out of the equation.

Beyond receiving free $BTC, you can also anticipate winning $BTCBULL when $BTC reaches $250K.

As $BTC nears $103K, this is another milestone that’s within reach, primarily considering that American entrepreneur Arthur Hayes foresees it rocketing to $1M.

Also turning heads to BTC Bull Token is that it burns a portion of its total token supply every time $BTC jumps $50K. Based on the fundamental supply and demand formula, it creates a deflationary effect that could boost the value of the remaining coins.

Straight after buying $BTCBULL, you can also stake the token to enjoy passive income at a commendable 75% APY.

Capitalize on Bitcoin’s Bullish Trend With $BTCBULL

Exemplified by firms like Nakamoto, MicroStrategy, and MetaPlanet, $BTCBULL hinges on the increasing institutional interest in $BTC.

By joining the ranks of $BTCBULL early investors, you can take advantage of Bitcoin’s future price appreciation without directly purchasing the asset.

One $BTCBULL currently only costs $0.0025. It’s predicted to spike by over 158% to $0.006467, so there’s no better time to join.

For eligibility, all you need to do is buy $BTCBULL on Best Wallet, our #1 anonymous crypto wallet. You can also save on transaction fees by purchasing $BEST, its native token.

However, this isn’t investment advice. You must always DYOR and never spend more than your piggy bank allows. Even the best crypto to buy now can tumble as quickly as they rocket.

G7 world leaders will gather in Alberta, Canada this June with a new type of threat in mind — North Korea’s increasing role in cryptocurrency heists and cyberattacks. Though wars in Gaza and Ukraine will dominate much attention, the North Korean hackers’ issue is likely to raise serious debate behind closed doors.

The group of countries is going to unveil stricter global measures against the increasing danger, the individuals involved in the planning disclosed. These can involve additional cybersecurity steps, stricter limits on crypto assets related to North Korea, and harsher sanctions on platforms assisting in the laundering of stolen funds.

North Korea’s Hackers Back In The Spotlight

North Korea-related cyberattacks have proliferated in the last two years. In 2024 alone, hackers associated with the regime carried out 47 significant crypto heists, as per blockchain data company Chainalysis. Those assaults raked in over $1 billion. Last year, they had made off with $661 million — so their take more than doubled.

Among the biggest attacks was the one that occurred in February 2025. Hackers withdrew approximately $1.5 billion from Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit. The group behind the theft was eventually revealed by the FBI to be Lazarus Group, the same group linked to North Korea that broke into Sony Pictures in 2014. The funds were rapidly converted into Bitcoin and dispersed over thousands of cryptocurrency wallets to make it more difficult to track.

Cyber Plunder Spreading To Missile And Nuke Initiatives

Experts and government officials have stated that funds pilfered during these raids are not utilized for high-end consumer spending or offshore bank accounts. Rather, they are purportedly funneled directly into North Korea’s defense initiatives. That includes programs associated with missile technology and nuclear weapons — spheres under intense global sanctions.

Cryptocurrency has provided Pyongyang with an end-run around those sanctions. The isolated state can now secretly finance its weapons programs without using conventional banking. Western powers have sounded warnings about this increasing threat, and the G7 wishes to give a clear indication that these actions will no longer be accepted.

North Korean IT Workers In Global Tech Jobs

The hacking isn’t the biggest issue. North Korea has also created a worldwide corps of freelance cyber workers. It’s common for them to live in nations such as China or Russia and list themselves for distant work under an assumed name.

In one recent instance, one North Korean was able to breach the hiring process at a crypto firm, applying repeatedly under different names. The US Department of Justice stated that these employees use phony resumes, burner email accounts, and even unsuspecting American middlemen to get past background checks.

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EOS ($EOS) has broken past the $0.80 level again in the last 24 hours after its Vaulta ($A) swap announcement on May 7.

In a blog post, Vaulta announced that it will launch a 1:1 token swap on May 14 between the old $EOS cryptocurrency and its rebranded coin, $A. Holders of the old crypto can perform the swap on the Vaulta Swap Portal or in participating centralized exchanges.

The process is also free and has no slippage, which ensures the cryptos hold their value.

The swap is part of the final stage of EOS’ rebrand to Vaulta. In mid-May, exchanges will start delisting $EOS and list $A.

Here’s what’s been happening, exactly, and how this could bode well for crypto presales like Solaxy.

From Record-Breaking ICO to Crypto Limbo

Launched in 2018, the EOS blockchain raised over $4B, making it the biggest initial coin offering. While $EOS reached an all-time high of $22.71 in April 2018, its value has since dropped significantly and stagnated below $0.80 since 2023.

For a time, EOS became a viable competitor to Ethereum, capable of handling more daily transactions (100M versus Ethereum’s 1M) at lower average fees. However, it didn’t attract as many users and developers as Ethereum, which ‘broke its wings,’ so to speak. However, the rebranding to Vaulta and the subsequent announcement of the token swap have since helped bring $EOS back into the spotlight.

And in the backdrop of EOS’ journey up, one crypto presale could be the next to take the markets by storm: Solaxy ($SOLX). Let us explain why.

Solaxy: More Potential Than EOS?

A project reminiscent of $EOS is Solaxy ($SOLX). Both aim to improve on the existing ecosystem in one way or another: EOS as a replacement for Ethereum, Solaxy as a Solana 2.0.

But given Solana’s reputation as the home of meme coins, Solaxy might have the upper hand here.

As the first-ever Solana Layer 2 blockchain, it promises to address core issues with Solana, including network congestion, failed transactions, and limited scalability.

These have plagued the blockchain for many years and have halted investor interest in $SOL. And Solaxy could prove instrumental in changing that.

Once launched, it will deliver faster and cheaper transactions, much like EOS. Additionally, it will let developers create customized dApps with its modular infrastructure. Solaxy’s scalability will also allow it to handle high transaction volumes required by meme coins and fast-moving assets on Solana.

This premise has attracted the attention of crypto investors, allowing Solaxy to raise over $33.8M to date, potentially making $SOLX one of the best crypto presales of 2025. And it still has chances to grow exponentially once it launches on centralized and decentralized exchanges.

$SOLX is Solaxy’s native token, a multi-chain token operating on both Ethereum and Solana. This lets Solaxy take advantage of Ethereum’s liquidity and infrastructure, as well as Solana’s speed and low fees, for a double shot of awesome utility.

The $SOLX token is currently on presale for the cheapest it will ever be ($0.001718) via the Solaxy presale page and the Best Wallet Token Launchpad. To buy it, you can refer to our Solaxy buying guide.

For even more rewards, you can also stake tokens and enjoy staking rewards, which is at 119% at the moment.

While it’s still too early to tell how Solaxy will fare long term, its tokenomics show much promise. The project has devoted the biggest chunk of its 138B token supply towards development (30%).

It will also pay early supporters handsomely, as 25% of all $SOLX tokens will be allocated towards rewards.

Aside from its tokenomics, external factors, strong community support, and other factors may help this token grow exponentially in the coming years.

You can read all about this in our Solaxy price prediction article, which, by the way, predicts a 116x increase by the end of next year.

A New and Exciting Chapter Awaits $EOS and $SOLX

With $EOS and $SOLX, we see crypto slowly advance towards projects that build upon existing architecture. While EOS rebrands to Vaulta, the underlying infrastructure will remain the same, while Solaxy aims to make transactions cheaper and faster on Solana.

Investors are clearly excited about the projects, seeing how $EOS’ value rose over the last 24 hours, and $SOLX has raised over $33.8M.

But before you invest in crypto, always remember that the crypto market is highly volatile. Always do your own research and use the information in this article for educational purposes and not as investment advice.

Global payments firm Stripe has launched a new crypto stablecoin-powered money management product, deepening its push into blockchain-based financial infrastructure.

The product, called Stablecoin Financial Accounts, enables businesses in over 100 countries to hold balances in US dollar-backed stablecoins, receive funds via both crypto and fiat rails, and send digital dollars globally. This marks Stripe’s most extensive integration of crypto capabilities to date.

Strategic Move Follows Major Acquisition

For now, Stripe will support two stablecoins—Circle’s USDC and Bridge’s USDB—with more assets expected to be integrated in the future. According to Stripe, this initiative will be especially useful for entrepreneurs in emerging economies where currency volatility poses challenges for global transactions.

“These accounts will allow entrepreneurs in countries with volatile currencies to hedge against inflation and more easily access the global economy,” the company stated.

Introducing Stablecoin Financial Accounts. Hold a stablecoin balance. Send and receive funds with fiat and crypto rails. Accessible from 101 countries: https://t.co/yXtE9cdeaz. pic.twitter.com/WnifgAutoA

— Stripe (@stripe) May 7, 2025

The feature rollout follows the company’s acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge, a $1.1 billion deal completed earlier this year. Stripe finalized what remains the largest crypto-related acquisition to date.

The company completed its purchase of Bridge in February, following initial disclosures last October. The acquisition was aimed at reinforcing Stripe’s infrastructure for digital asset operations, as stablecoins continue to gain traction in global commerce and financial settlements.

With the release of Stablecoin Financial Accounts, Stripe seems to be positioning itself to support large enterprises and smaller businesses alike in building more agile treasury operations.

Companies can use these accounts to hold balances in digital dollars, settle cross-border payments, or integrate stablecoin-based solutions directly into their apps and services. The company noted that many of the world’s leading firms are now working with Stripe to develop and deploy stablecoin strategies.

AI-Driven Innovation Complements Stablecoin Push

In parallel with its stablecoin initiative, Stripe also revealed a proprietary AI system called the Payments Foundation Model. Trained on tens of billions of historical transactions, the model is designed to enhance payment processing by identifying subtle behavioral patterns and fraud indicators that traditional systems may overlook.

According to Stripe, this model is expected to significantly improve fraud detection, boost authorization rates, and reduce payment friction for merchants.

“There are not one, but two, gale-force tailwinds reshaping the economic landscape: AI and stablecoins,” said Stripe CEO Patrick Collison. He emphasized that both technologies are central to Stripe’s long-term innovation roadmap.

Notably, combined with the stablecoin account launch, Stripe could be doubling down on its goal of becoming a foundational platform for the evolving digital economy, one that integrates crypto, machine learning, and global commerce.

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Missouri is poised to make history as the first US state to exempt capital gains from its income tax, a move that could significantly benefit investors in the cryptocurrency space. 

The recently approved legislation aims to eliminate the capital gains tax for individuals this year, with potential future benefits for corporations if state revenues continue to rise. The bill now awaits the signature of Republican Governor Mike Kehoe, who has expressed strong support for the initiative.

A Game Changer For Missouri’s Crypto Market?

Capital gains tax applies to profits made from the sale of assets, including crypto assets. The federal government taxes long-term capital gains—profits from assets held for more than a year—at a lower rate than ordinary income. 

Currently, Missouri taxes capital gains at the same rate as other income, a practice shared by 32 states and the District of Columbia. This exemption could make Missouri a more appealing environment for crypto investors, who often engage in frequent buying and selling of digital assets.

Proponents of the repeal argue that removing the capital gains tax will encourage investment and stimulate economic activity, particularly in the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. 

Jonathan Williams, president and chief economist at the American Legislative Exchange Council, asserts that taxing investments discourages individuals from selling assets and reinvesting their profits. By eliminating this tax, Missouri could attract more crypto investors looking for a favorable regulatory environment.

House Speaker Pro Tem Chad Perkins highlighted that the repeal could benefit not only traditional investors but also those engaged in crypto trading and blockchain technology. 

Senator Curtis Trent, who sponsored the bill, emphasized that the capital gains tax hampers economic growth and makes Missouri less competitive in attracting tech-savvy investors.

Economists Raise Concerns Over Long-Term Impact 

Despite the potential benefits, critics argue that the capital gains tax repeal could exacerbate economic inequalities, particularly in the context of cryptocurrency ownership. 

A report from the US Treasury Department found that wealthier families are more likely to report capital gains, suggesting that the tax cut may primarily benefit high-income earners involved in crypto trading.

The Missouri Budget Project estimates that around 542,000 individual income taxpayers reported capital gains in 2022, with 80% of the tax relief expected to go to the wealthiest 5%. 

The financial implications of repealing the capital gains tax are significant for Missouri’s burgeoning crypto sector. Legislative researchers estimate that the repeal could cost the state about $262 million annually once fully implemented, although some estimates suggest the figure could be nearly $600 million. 

Critics, including economists, worry that while the repeal may initially attract more investors and stimulate the market, the long-term revenue loss could hinder public services and infrastructure.

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ตามรายงานจาก Cryptonews ปริมาณการซื้อขายของ Dogecoin ในสัปดาห์นี้เพิ่มขึ้นกว่าเท่าตัวทะลุระดับ 1,900 ล้านดอลลาร์

ความเคลื่อนไหวดังกล่าวผลักดันให้ Dogecoin กลับเข้ามาอยู่ในกระแสการพูดถึงในฐานะเหรียญคริปโตที่น่าลงทุนอีกครั้ง ส่งผลให้ราคาปรับตัวขึ้นกว่า 7% ในวันที่ 9 พฤษภาคม 2025

ท่ามกลางบรรยากาศของตลาดที่เริ่มคึกคักขึ้นหลังการประชุม FOMC ที่ยังคงมีท่าทีเข้มงวดแต่ไม่แน่นอน รวมถึงการคาดการณ์ความคืบหน้าในการเจรจาการค้าระหว่างสหรัฐอเมริกาและสหราชอาณาจักร ส่งผลให้ Dogecoin อยู่ในสภาพแวดล้อมที่เอื้อต่อการเติบโตมากยิ่งขึ้น

ตลาดอนุพันธ์ชี้สัญญาณ “Short Squeeze” หลังนักลงทุน Dogecoin เทใจฝั่ง Long

ข้อมูลล่าสุดจาก Coinalyze ชี้ให้เห็นว่านักลงทุนจำนวนมากกำลังวางแผนเตรียมรับมือกับการพุ่งขึ้นของราคา Dogecoin โดยอัตราส่วน Long ต่อ Short รายวันอยู่ที่ 2.27 ซึ่งหมายความว่า 70% ของนักลงทุนกำลังเดิมพันว่าราคาจะเพิ่มขึ้น

ในขณะเดียวกัน อัตรา Funding Rate ซึ่งเคยติดลบชั่วคราวได้ปรับตัวกลับมาอยู่ในระดับเป็นกลางและมีแนวโน้มจะกลายเป็นบวกในเร็ว ๆ นี้

สถานการณ์ดังกล่าวสะท้อนถึงความเชื่อมั่นที่เพิ่มขึ้นของนักลงทุนต่อแนวโน้มขาขึ้นของราคา Dogecoin 

หากแรงซื้อยังคงดำเนินต่อไป นักลงทุนฝั่ง Short อาจเผชิญแรงกดดันในการปิดสถานะผ่านการซื้อคืนซึ่งจะยิ่งเป็นแรงหนุนให้ราคา Dogecoin พุ่งสูงขึ้นอีก

วิเคราะห์ราคา Dogecoin มีโอกาสแตะ 1 ดอลลาร์ในเดือนพฤษภาคมหรือไม่?

กระแสความเชื่อมั่นเชิงบวกในขณะนี้อาจเป็นแรงผลักดันให้ราคา Dogecoin เคลื่อนตัวขึ้นทดสอบแนวต้านด้านบนของแนวโน้มขาลงระยะยาวที่ลากยาวมาตลอดหลายเดือนที่ผ่านมา

การปรับตัวขึ้นในสัปดาห์นี้อาจเป็นเพียงจุดเริ่มต้นของการฟื้นตัวกว่า 30% สู่ระดับ 0.23 ดอลลาร์โดยมีแรงสนับสนุนจากการดีดตัวขึ้นจากเส้นแนวรับระยะยาวซึ่งเคยทำหน้าที่เป็นฐานราคาตั้งแต่กลางปี 2024

ตัวชี้วัดโมเมนตัมยังคงสนับสนุนแนวโน้มเชิงบวกนี้

ดัชนี MACD กำลังเคลื่อนเข้าสู่ภาวะ Golden Cross โดยมีแนวโน้มตัดขึ้นเหนือเส้นสัญญาณ ซึ่งมักเป็นสัญญาณบ่งชี้การเปลี่ยนแนวโน้มระยะยาวในกรอบเวลาที่สูง

ในขณะเดียวกัน ดัชนี RSI ก็กำลังปรับตัวขึ้นอย่างต่อเนื่อง โดยกำลังมุ่งหน้ากลับสู่ระดับกลางหลังจากเคลื่อนไหวในโซนขายมากเกินไปมาเป็นเวลานานซึ่งได้สะท้อนแรงซื้อที่เริ่มก่อตัวอย่างมีนัยสำคัญ

หากโมเมนตัมนี้ยังคงอยู่ การทะลุแนวต้านสำคัญอาจนำไปสู่การไต่ระดับขึ้นสู่ 0.44 ดอลลาร์

อย่างไรก็ตาม แนวโน้มที่ Dogecoin จะพุ่งแตะระดับ 1 ดอลลาร์ภายในระยะเวลาอันใกล้นั้นยังคงเป็นไปได้ยาก โดยเฉพาะในบริบทของความไม่แน่นอนทางเศรษฐกิจที่ยังคงมีอยู่ จากประเด็นความกังวลเกี่ยวกับความสัมพันธ์ทางการค้าระหว่างสหรัฐอเมริกากับนานาประเทศ

Solaxy เหรียญมีมที่น่าลงทุนรองลงมาจาก Dogecoin

ในวงการคริปโตเคอร์เรนซีที่เปลี่ยนแปลงอย่างรวดเร็ว การค้นหาโครงการที่มีศักยภาพสูงและสามารถสร้างผลตอบแทนที่น่าประทับใจได้ถือเป็นเป้าหมายสำคัญของนักลงทุนทั่วโลก 

หนึ่งในโครงการที่กำลังได้รับความสนใจอย่างมากในปี 2025 คือ Solaxy ซึ่งเป็น Layer-2 ที่พัฒนาบนเครือข่าย Solana โดยมีเป้าหมายเพื่อแก้ไขปัญหาความแออัดของเครือข่ายและเพิ่มประสิทธิภาพในการทำธุรกรรม 

Solaxy ใช้เทคโนโลยี Rollup ที่ได้รับการพิสูจน์แล้วในเครือข่าย Ethereum เช่น Arbitrum และ Optimism เพื่อช่วยลดภาระของเครือข่ายหลัก โดยการรวมธุรกรรมหลายรายการเข้าด้วยกันและประมวลผลนอกเครือข่ายก่อนที่จะส่งผลลัพธ์กลับไปยังเครือข่ายหลักของ Solana

โครงการ Solaxy กำลังเปิดขายเหรียญรอบพรีเซลในราคาเริ่มต้นที่ 0.001 ดอลลาร์ โดยราคาจะถูกปรับขึ้นทุก 2-3 วัน และสามารถระดมทุนไปได้มากกว่า 33 ล้านดอลลาร์แล้วในขณะนี้ 

เป็นที่คาดการณ์ว่า Solaxy จะถูกนำขึ้นสู่กระดานเทรดหลังจากสิ้นสุดการขายรอบพรีเซลในไตรมาศที่ 2 ของปี 2025 

โอกาสทองสำหรับนักลงทุนกลุ่มแรก ๆ ที่ได้ซื้อ Solaxy ในราคาที่ดีกว่าและสามารถนำเหรียญไปทำการ Stake เพื่อรับอัตราผลตอบแทนประจำปีกว่า 119%

Bitcoin Surges Toward $100K as Capital Inflows Drive Breakout Momentum

Bitcoin has finally broken above the critical $98,000 resistance level and is now on the verge of making history as it tagged $99,890—just shy of the long-awaited $100K mark. Bulls are firmly in control, with momentum accelerating and price action starting to confirm the uptrend that many analysts have anticipated. After weeks of steady consolidation and higher lows, BTC is now showing clear signs of strength as it eyes new all-time highs.

Supporting this bullish momentum, on-chain insights from CryptoQuant reveal a significant and sustained flow of capital into Bitcoin over recent weeks. This accumulation phase reflects renewed investor confidence and has driven Bitcoin’s Realized Cap to a new all-time high, marking the third consecutive week it has reached a record level. Realized Cap, which measures the total value of all coins based on their last movement, serves as a strong indicator of long-term conviction among holders.

With capital inflows rising and the $100K breakout now within reach, the market is watching closely. A confirmed move above $100K could spark the next major leg of Bitcoin’s bull cycle, while sustained accumulation signals that investor appetite remains strong, even at these historic price levels.

Bitcoin Gains Strength As Realized Cap Signals Buying Pressure

Bitcoin is gaining serious momentum as it flirts with a breakout above the psychological $100,000 level. Bulls are firmly in control, and it appears that the selling pressure that defined much of the year is finally fading. The price action has turned decisively bullish, and Bitcoin now trades just below $100K after tagging $99,890 earlier today.

Fueling this upward momentum are strong on-chain fundamentals. According to CryptoQuant analyst Carmelo Alemán, Bitcoin’s Realized Cap—one of the most reliable indicators of capital investment in the network—has reached a new all-time high for the third consecutive week. As of 11:00 a.m. today, the Realized Cap stands at $890.742 billion. This metric, calculated by summing the purchase price of every UTXO (Unspent Transaction Output) multiplied by the amount of BTC held, represents the total dollar value of coins based on their last movement.

The rise in Realized Cap points to sustained capital inflows and growing investor confidence. Both Long-Term Holders (LTHs) and Short-Term Holders (STHs) have continued accumulating BTC, reinforcing the market’s recovery and setting the stage for a potential breakout.

This surge in investment reflects not only a shift in sentiment but also increasing conviction in Bitcoin’s role as a long-term financial asset. With momentum building and capital steadily flowing in, the market appears to be laying the groundwork for a major price expansion. If the current trend continues, a confirmed breakout above $100K could mark the beginning of a new and powerful bull cycle—fueled not by hype, but by solid, data-backed accumulation.

Price Analysis: Testing $100K Resistance

Bitcoin is trading at $99,490 after a strong +2.51% daily move that pushed it to the brink of the $100,000 psychological resistance. The daily chart shows BTC breaking above recent consolidation highs and entering a key price zone between $100,000 and $103,600. This range marks the final barrier before potentially entering price discovery and retesting all-time highs set earlier this year.

Momentum is clearly bullish. Bitcoin is now well above both the 200-day simple moving average (SMA) at $90,851 and the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $86,643—two major technical levels that previously acted as dynamic resistance. The current structure highlights a strong uptrend, supported by rising volume and consistent higher lows since the mid-April rebound.

What’s critical now is whether BTC can close above $100K and turn it into support. A clean breakout could attract new capital and trigger acceleration toward $103,600 and beyond. However, traders should watch for possible rejection around $100K, which has historically served as a strong profit-taking zone.

In short, Bitcoin’s price action is strong, and technical momentum favors continuation. The next few daily closes will be crucial in confirming whether BTC can break through this final resistance and enter a new bullish phase.

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BONK, the Solana meme coin, has been silent for a while, but an interesting technical analysis suggests something interesting might be brewing for its price action. Over the past few weeks, the meme coin has displayed an increasingly bullish structure, with its price reclaiming a key support level and beginning to challenge overhead resistance.

According to an analyst on the TradingView platform, BONK has just confirmed a double bottom formation; and here are the next price targets for the meme cryptocurrency.  

Double Bottom Reversal And Golden Cross Points To BONK Price Explosion

Technical analysis of the BONK/TetherUS pair shows that the meme cryptocurrency has just confirmed a double bottom formation, which is one of the most reliable reversal patterns in technical analysis. This structure points to the exhaustion of the bearish momentum that has characterized BONK’s price action since the beginning of the year, and the early stages of a bullish trend shift. 

BONK’s price action is now pushing directly into the descending trendline resistance, which a major technical ceiling that has rejected its rallies since late December 2024. If this barrier is broken, it would mark a decisive break from the months-long downtrend.

Furthermore, the exponential moving averages are also sending a bullish signal. The convergence of the 12-hour EMA-50 and EMA-200 could soon result in a Golden Cross, which is an event that typically precedes a strong upside continuation.

Upside Targets And Key Resistance Zones To Watch

It seems BONK is currently on the path to breaking above the resistance trendline again, but this time with enough conviction. The last time the meme coin tested this trendline was in late April when its price was rejected at $0.00002179. 

This rejection was due to a wave of profit-taking in light of the uptrend from the second bottom at $0.00001036 on April 7. The ensuing retracement after the rejection brought the price right back into the key supportive range between $0.00001550 and $0.00001425, where it has since bounced on in the past 24 hours. 

At the time of writing, BONK is trading at $0.00001824, up by 8.3% in the past 24 hours. The next move is a push to resistance levels highlighted by the TradingView analyst before an explosive move.

Should bulls successfully pierce through the overhead resistance zone between $0.00002000 and $0.00002100, the next moderate resistance lies between $0.00002500 and $0.00002750. This range aligns with a projected move from the double bottom pattern and may serve as a staging area for further consolidation. However, if bullish momentum continues, especially on the back of a Golden Cross confirmation, the next level to watch will be between the $0.00003400 to $0.00003700 zone. This level carries strong significance, as it aligns with the 50% Fibonacci retracement from the November 2024 all-time high.

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are surging today, providing a bullish outlook for the foremost meme coins, which have traded sideways for a while now. This price surge has come following developments on the macro side, which have provided some form of market clarity. 

Why Dogecoin And Shiba Inu Are Surging Today

CoinMarketCap data shows that Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are up over 4% in the last 24 hours. This price surge came following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep rates unchanged. Although the decision not to cut rates is typically bearish for crypto assets, Jerome Powell’s speech after the FOMC meeting provided some clarity, which led to the surge. 

The Fed Chair stated that the US economy was in a good place, with inflation coming down. He also indicated that Trump’s tariffs were the only concern, which was why they were still choosing to keep rates steady. Tariffs have become bullish for crypto assets like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu, with investors seeing Bitcoin as a hedge against this macro event. 

Last week, Bitcoin surged to as high as $97,000 amid tariff uncertainties, while Dogecoin and Shiba Inu held steady and looked primed for a surge. Now, this surge has come following the Fed’s latest decision and Powell’s speech. It is worth mentioning that BTC surged to as high as $99,000 following the speech, which also prompted the move from DOGE and SHIB. 

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are also surging due to the US China trade war talks, which are set to begin on May 10. The two largest economies have imposed massive tariffs on each other, which has negatively impacted the market. As such, with trade talks set to begin, there is optimism that both countries could reach an agreement, which would be bullish for the foremost meme coins and the broader crypto market. 

Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has revealed that the US could soon reach trade agreements with 17 of its key trading partners. Market participants also consider this development bullish since it will ease the negative impacts of Trump’s tariffs. 

DOGE Could Reach As High As $0.30 On This Breakout

Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade has suggested that Dogecoin could reach as high as $0.30 on this potential breakout. In an X post, he stated that DOGE’s daily chart appears to be forming a “Diamond Bottom” reversal pattern, indicating a potential shift for the leading meme coin from a recent downtrend to an uptrend. 

His accompanying chart showed that the target is $0.28, although Dogecoin could also break the psychological $0.30 price level. Crypto analyst Master Kenobi also provided a bullish outlook for the meme coin, suggesting it could finally reach the much-anticipated $1 level if BTC maintains its bullish momentum.

While the market saw notable bullish action on Wednesday, Ethereum’s price struggled to attract gains as it faced a strong barrier. However, ETH’s recent price performance hints at a potential recovery, which suggests a continuation of the renewed upsurge.

Technical Chart Pattern Signals Rally For Ethereum

Ethereum has moved briefly above the $1,900 mark following market resurgence. While the upward move might not appear significant, the second-largest digital asset is showing fresh signs of strength due to an emerging bullish chart pattern on the 1-day time frame.

Specifically, Trader Tardigrade, a crypto analyst, has revealed a Bull Pennant Pattern on the 1-day chart, hinting at a possible shift in momentum. A Bull Pennant formation is a bullish technical pattern that signals a continued upward trend.

Similar to a triangular pennant, it is created when a period of consolidation occurs following a significant price increase, during which the price moves within a narrowing range. This consolidation is determined by converging trend lines, while a breakout above the upper trendline confirms the continuation of the uptrend.

According to the expert, Ethereum is currently breaking out of the bull pennant pattern after a breakout from the trendline. ETH’s surpassing the trendline indicates growing upward momentum, increasing the possibility of a significant rebound and the beginning of a new rally in the short term.

With the altcoin building strength after the breakout, Trader Tardigrade has predicted a rally back to the $2,250 level. A move above the crucial price mark is likely to trigger a prolonged uptrend and attract broader market confirmation.

In a previous post, Trader Tardigrade reported a bullish signal from the ETH’s Stochastic Indicator. Despite the prior volatile period, the Stochastic indicator is showing a potential rebound from the oversold zone. ETH’s price is also exhibiting a similar move as it gears up for a bounce to $3,200.

Trader Tardigrade’s prediction is based on past trends where ETH’s price surged as the stochastic indicator recovered from an oversold zone. As observed in the past, the development occurred 3 times within the last 2 years, triggering over 100%, 169%, and 99% upswings, respectively.

Spot Volume For ETH Cooling Off

Amid previous bearish price movements, Ethereum Spot volume experienced a steady decline. However, Darkfost, an on-chain expert and author, highlighted that the cool-off “might actually be a good sign.”

Darkfost has underlined two interesting metrics. He noted that bubbles are used to represent spot volume, and the larger the bubble, the higher the volume. Also, the rate of volume change is represented by the color of each bubble.

Given that ETH has recently been undergoing a correction, its spot volume drop in such a context might aid in reducing volatility. Consequently, this may help alleviate the selling pressure that has been influencing the market. In order to prevent misconceptions, Darkfost has stated that the development does not mean that ETH has reached a bottom, urging investors to stay cautious.

In a conversation on The Scoop, David Bailey, chief executive of Bitcoin Inc. and confidant of US President Trump, mapped out a trajectory that he believes will carry the world’s first cryptocurrency from insurgent technology to primary reserve asset “much sooner than people think.” Speaking with host Frank Chaparro, Bailey described a confluence of political opportunism, sovereign-scale mining, and balance-sheet securitisation that, in his view, is steadily eroding the old monetary order.

Bailey did not mince words about the scale of the transition. “We are on a path for Bitcoin becoming the reserve asset of the world,” he said, adding that the timetable is accelerating. The claim framed a discussion that ranged from US President Donald Trump’s newly discovered “Bitcoin president” persona to Bhutan’s dependence on block-subsidy revenue and SoftBank’s entrance into the treasury-stock arbitrage game.

Bitcoin Becoming Reserve Asset Sooner Than Expected

Bailey recounted his first meeting with Trump at Trump Tower, where he and others attempted to fold Bitcoin into the president’s platform. The encounter, he said, revealed an instinctive political antenna. Trump “has this ability to sort of flip his persona […] from joking and having a good time […] to business Trump, decision time.” What began as a meme-driven overture has, in Bailey’s telling, evolved into a reflexive campaign plank: “Six months go by and now he’s the crypto president, he’s the Bitcoin president.”

That pivot matters, Bailey argued, because the constituency is already electorally significant. “Crypto Americans […] are 90 million people, 80 million people,” he told Chaparro. Trump, he added, believes the cohort is “more fervent and there’s more of us than gun owners.” The implication is that Bitcoin’s ideological freight—“the politics of not wanting politics,” as Bailey put it—has begun to acquire conventional muscle at the ballot box.

If politics provides the narrative, energy provides the cash flow. Bailey said sovereign mining has crossed an inflection point, estimating that “about 50 countries” now run public-private mining ventures drawing on excess generating capacity. Scale, he suggested, is no longer trivial: qualifying nations are “using like 100-plus megawatts of power,” with some “using gigawatts.”

The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is Bailey’s canonical example. Bitcoin mining there now accounts for “50% of the GDP of the country […] it might even be higher.” Such dependence, he argued, turns hash-rate exports into a pillar of fiscal solvency, but it also up-ends competition for commercial miners. Competing with a sovereign that “has no cost basis for its energy” compresses margins for everyone else.

Sovereign accumulation naturally follows sovereign production, Bailey contended. Once a government controls block rewards, the internal question shifts to custody, sale-versus-retention, and institutional mandate.

While only El Salvador and the Central African Republic have publicly adopted Bitcoin as legal tender or reserve asset, Bailey asserted that “sovereign money is flowing into [the] Bitcoin market already in pretty significant size,” some of it routed through sovereign-wealth funds rather than central banks.

He linked that flow to an emergent national-security framing. “Is it a national-security issue for your country not to have [… ] the dominant reserve asset? Yeah, definitely.” Defence establishments, he hinted, have begun weighing whether Bitcoin strengthens or undercuts existing security doctrines, a debate he expects to surface in US congressional testimony later this year.

The Strategy Template

At the corporate level, Michael Saylor’s Strategy remains the reference model. Bailey said Saylor’s playbook—issuing equity or debt, buying Bitcoin, letting market-capitalisation premia offset dilution—has already been copied “widely all over the place.” By his count, “we’re probably pushing 200” listed companies running variations of the strategy; he projects “many hundreds” by year-end. The supply-demand consequences are, in Bailey’s view, transparent: “There’s just not enough Bitcoin marginally to be satisfied at this price. The price is going to have to go way up.”

The mechanism is not without systemic risk. Bailey likened the corporate-Bitcoin trade to the closed-end trust structure that once governed GBTC, while emphasising a crucial distinction: operating companies can repurchase their own shares if they slip to a discount. Even so, he warned that widespread share-collateral lending could propagate leverage across equity markets, making a severe Bitcoin drawdown a potential trigger for global deleveraging. “A bear market in Bitcoin could cause financial contagion […] and there’s really nothing anyone can do to stop it.”

Throughout the interview Bailey returned to institutional fragility. “These institutions are way weaker and way more fragile than people appreciate,” he said of the traditional monetary order. Yet fragility cuts both ways: the same leverage that speeds Bitcoin’s ascent multiplies the hazards of a reversal. Still, Bailey’s bottom line remained unambiguous. “We [ultimately] dictate to the Federal Reserve what their future is,” he said, because the “drums of war beat towards [Bitcoin’s] inevitability.”

At press time, BTC traded at $99,550.