The upcoming Ethereum scaling upgrade is drawing attention across the market, raising a critical question about whether a major leap in network capacity can translate into equally strong price growth. The idea sounds straightforward, but the relationship between infrastructure and valuation is rarely that direct. Does A 300% Capacity Increase Translate To A 3x Ethereum Price Move? The conversation begins with the expected “Glamsterdam” upgrade, recently highlighted by crypto commentator @Hasufl. The upgrade is set to raise Ethereum’s gas limit from about 60 million to roughly 200 million,....
What The Sharp Drop In The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Means For The BTC Price
Analysts are linking the recent BTC price action to fluctuations in the Coinbase Premium, a metric that tracks Bitcoin’s demand by comparing prices on Coinbase with those on other major crypto exchanges. New reports show that the massive Bitcoin price rebound in April coincided with a rise in the Coinbase Premium. With the indicator now […]
Bitcoin Nears Structural Shift Amid Changing Market Conditions — What This Means
Bitcoin is undergoing a notable transformation as shifting market conditions redefine how the asset behaves and is valued. Once dominated by retail speculation and predictable halving-driven cycles, BTC is now entering a more mature phase shaped by broader financial forces. How The Bitcoin Structure Is Shifting Beyond Halving Narratives Bitcoin is approaching a critical inflection point where its market structure could shift decisively. A KOL manager and advisor known as BitBull on X has stated that the short-term holder Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio is currently hovering....
Is Ripple Looking To Put The Oil Market On The XRP Ledger?
A new wave of speculation is growing in the crypto community about whether Ripple could be positioning the XRP Ledger (XRPL) closer to the global oil market, one of the world’s most valuable commodity markets. An XRP advocate has pointed to the crypto company’s recent expansion in the Middle East, amidst the ongoing shift in […]
Market Analyst Predicts Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices For The Next 3 Quarters
Bitcoin is trading close to $80,000 in the first week of May; Jerome Powell is weeks away from stepping down as Federal Reserve chair; the S&P 500 is at an all-time high; and sentiment across crypto markets is slowly turning positive. Crypto trader and market analyst Aralez has stepped forward with a full arc of the industry’s next major cycle that stretches from the second quarter of 2026 into the end of 2027. The prediction starts with a bearish short-term outlook for both Bitcoin and Ethereum, but it does not end there. Bitcoin And Ethereum Could Face Another Deep Drop Before Q3....
Here’s Why This Pundit Thinks Ethereum Is Currently One Of The Cleanest In Cr...
Ethereum remains one of the leading digital assets ever launched. Despite being around for many years, Ethereum is still seeing major attention and interest from retail and institutional investors across the crypto and financial sectors. A pundit recently flagged the altcoin as one of the cleanest assets currently in the space. Capital is Flowing Back […]
CLARITY Act Next Up: What Happens After The Stablecoin Deal—And Why Mid-May M...
The CLARITY Act is moving into a tight, time-sensitive phase after the Senate Banking Committee released its draft on Friday. With the stablecoin compromise text now out in the open, attention is shifting to the long-awaited next step: a Senate Banking Committee markup. CLARITY Act Heads Toward Committee Action As Bitcoinist reported over the weekend, […]
Bitcoin Price Expansion To $97,000 Is Only Being Blocked By One Pesky Retest
The latest Bitcoin move has brought bulls back into control of the short-term chart, but the setup is not as straightforward as a clean breakout into higher prices. The 4-hour structure shows momentum building, trendline support holding, and buyers pushing through to higher highs. However, the path to a much larger expansion still appears to have one unfinished step. The technical chart implies Bitcoin may need to revisit an important area before the next major move to at least $97,000 can develop properly. Bitcoin Breakout Leaves One Important Level Behind Technical analysis of....
Ripple Execs Are Firing Back And XRP Investors Could Be In For A Good Time
Ripple executives Brad Garlinghouse and David Schwartz have addressed recent claims made by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson on the CLARITY Act and XRP. The CEO reiterated his company’s commitment to the XRP community and suggested that the community could benefit when the company finally goes public. Former Ripple CTO Comments On CLARITY Act Amid XRP […]
Bitcoin Tests Crucial $80,000 Resistance: One Move Could Change Everything
Bitcoin is once again pressing against the pivotal $80,000 resistance, a level that has repeatedly capped upside attempts in recent price action. The market now finds itself at a decisive moment, where a confirmed breakout could ignite fresh bullish momentum, while failure to push higher may trigger another wave of selling pressure. BTC Tests Critical $80,000 Resistance Zone Bitcoin is currently positioned at a critical technical juncture that demands close attention. According to Cryptorphic, the price is actively testing formidable resistance situated around the $80,000 region. This....
Bitcoin Buying Streak Ends: Saylor Confirms No New Strategy Purchase
Strategy’s Bitcoin stash sits at roughly $64.44 billion — and it didn’t grow this week. A Pause After 4 Straight Weeks Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, confirmed Sunday that the company made no Bitcoin purchases during the current week, snapping a four-week buying run. The announcement came through his usual channel: the “Orange Dots” […]
This Signal Has Predicted Every Bitcoin Bottom, Here’s What It’s Saying Now
Crypto analyst Tice has pointed to a signal that has predicted every Bitcoin bottom in each bear cycle. Based on this, the analyst suggested that the flagship crypto may again be forming a bottom just as the price looks to break above the psychological $80,000 level. The Signal That Has Predicted Every Bitcoin Bottom Is Again Aligning In an X post, Tice said that the signal that has called every Bitcoin bottom in history has triggered again. He noted that in the 2014, 2018, and 2022 bear cycles, BTC was in a bear cycle for around 14 months before forming a bottom, with a price explosion....
New Bitcoin Quantum Proposal Gives Satoshi A Silent Ownership Path
Paradigm researcher Dan Robinson has proposed a new mechanism that could let long-dormant Bitcoin holders, including Satoshi Nakamoto, preserve a future claim to their coins if Bitcoin ever has to restrict spending from quantum-vulnerable addresses. The proposal, called Provable Address-Control Timestamps, or PACTs, is designed to let holders prove they controlled an address before cryptographically […]
XRP Setup Nobody’s Watching Points To Fast Move Higher, Crypto Analyst Says
XRP is entering what analyst Will Taylor (@CryptoinsightUK) describes as a rare momentum reset, with technical conditions now lining up around a potential sharp move higher. In the latest edition of The Weekly Insight, Taylor argues that XRP’s recent downturn may have compressed momentum to an unusual degree just as regulatory and ecosystem narratives begin to reappear. XRP Momentum Hits Rare Extreme The core of the setup is XRP’s relative strength index. According to the analyst, previous instances where XRP’s RSI reached oversold territory, or touched the 32 level or lower, have....
Satoshi’s 22,000 Wallets Could Make Quantum Attacks On Bitcoin Far More Diffi...
The quantum threat to Bitcoin may be far less concentrated than widely assumed — and that structural detail is quietly reshaping how developers and investors think about the risk. Related Reading: XRP Bulls Eye Breakout As Ripple Unveils 13,000 Bank Connections Worldwide A Distributed Problem, Not A Single Target Coins attributed to Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto are spread across roughly 22,000 separate addresses, each holding 50 BTC. That means a quantum computer capable of cracking Bitcoin’s encryption would need to break thousands of individual wallets —....
Bitcoin Price Tops $80,000 For First Time Since January After Trump Announcement
Bitcoin pushed back above $80,000 for the first time since late January, as traders reacted to a mix of geopolitical relief, steady ETF demand and a moderate short squeeze across crypto derivatives markets. BTC traded near $80,000 after touching an intraday high of $80,529, reaching its highest level since January 31. The break matters because $80,000 had become the market’s nearest psychological ceiling after weeks of recovery from deeper Q1 stress. Why Is The Bitcoin Price Up Today? The main catalyst appeared to come from Washington. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, US President Donald....
XRP Treasury Evernorth Adds OpenAI CFO To Board
Evernorth Holdings has named Robert Kaiden, chief financial officer of the OpenAI Foundation, as a board nominee as the XRP-focused treasury company moves through its proposed business combination with Armada Acquisition Corp. II. Evernorth Names OpenAI CFO To XRP Treasury Board The latest SEC materials show Evernorth filed an amended Form S-4 tied to the […]
Dogecoin (DOGE) Lifts Further, Momentum Points To More Gains
Dogecoin started a decent increase above $0.1050 against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating and might aim for an upside break above $0.1150. DOGE price started a fresh increase above $0.1150 and $0.120. The price is trading above the $0.1085 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1085 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could aim for a fresh increase if it remains stable above $0.1150. Dogecoin Price Climbs Above $0.1120 Dogecoin price started a fresh increase after it settled....
XRP price started a decent increase above $1.3850. The price is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $1.420 zone. XRP price started a steady increase above the $1.40 zone. The price is now trading above $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $1.3920 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.420. XRP Price Aims for Fresh Gains $1.420 XRP price started a fresh upward move above $1.3880 and $1.3920, like Bitcoin and....
Ethereum price started a fresh increase and remained stable above $2,350. ETH is now consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears $2,400. Ethereum started a steady increase above the $2,350 zone. The price is trading above $2,365 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $2,340 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it stays above the $2,320 zone. Ethereum Price Aims for Fresh Gains Ethereum price managed to stay above the $2,300 support and started a fresh increase, like....
Bitcoin Price Cracks $80K Resistance, Is A Bigger Surge Ahead?
Bitcoin price started a fresh increase and cleared the $80,000 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains above the $80,500 level. Bitcoin managed to stay above $78,000 and started a fresh increase. The price is trading above $78,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $79,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend gains if it stays above the $79,000 and $78,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Regains Traction Bitcoin price found support near $78,000 and started a fresh increase.....
Crypto Platform Uphold Faces $5M Blow From New York Regulators
Uphold will hand over more than $5 million to customers it helped deceive — a payout that amounts to over five times what the company actually earned from the deal. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Defenders Launch ‘Evidence Base’ In Battle Against FUD A Settlement With Real Teeth New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the settlement […]
Coinbase Signals Green Light For CLARITY Act After Rewards Dispute Resolution
The CLARITY Act has cleared one of its biggest political bottlenecks after the final rewards language in the bill was made public, giving the crypto industry a compromise it can live with and lawmakers a clearer path to move the broader market structure bill forward. The compromise matters especially for crypto exchange Coinbase, with Coinbase […]
Bitcoin In Buy Zone As Analyst Sets Next Bull Target At $400,000 – Details
Following its April rally, Bitcoin has settled into a tight range between $75,000 and $78,000. According to crypto analyst Kabuki, this movement may represent a familiar phase seen in previous market cycles that have preceded explosive gains. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market Cap Could Reach $16 Trillion By 2030, Ark Invest Explains How In New Report […]
Ripple Confirms 13,000 Banks And $12.5 Trillion In Payments, One Analyst Says...
Ripple placed its treasury business at the center of a new XRP price prediction after promoting Ripple Treasury as a platform with full cash visibility with notable numbers. An analyst on X has since noted that those numbers, when run through a valuation model, point to an average price of at least $625 for XRP. […]
Calm Before A Major Move: XRP Leverage Flush Points To Possible Squeeze
XRP is trading in a quiet range between $1.38 and $1.40, but new derivatives data indicates the calm may be masking a more unstable setup beneath the surface. A CryptoQuant analysis by Pelinay shows that XRP’s leverage structure is low and moving sideways, while its price action has been relatively higher than the leverage, and this has created a divergence that history has shown to resolve through a forceful explosive move. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Path To $100K May Happen Before Anyone Understands Why: Analyst XRP Holds Strong Despite Sharp Decline In Leverage Ratio The CryptoQuant....
Crypto Industry Under Siege: 29 Attacks Recorded In April 2026 Alone
The crypto industry is seriously under attack following a recent surge in exploit incidents. According to market analyst Ali Martinez, data from DeFiLlama shows that April was particularly bad for digital asset firms and protocols, with 29 attacks recorded, the highest ever in a single month. Without a doubt, these incidents have sparked concerns among […]
Bitcoin At A Transitional Phase? Bull Score Index Signals Uncertain Momentum
The Bitcoin market appears to be at a critical phase, as evidenced by data from a recent on-chain evaluation. According to this latest analysis, the Bitcoin price shows few signs of a clear directional trend, with uncertainty as the prevailing structure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Set For $80K Retest, Options Flash Potential Short Squeeze – Details Bull Score Index Within Neutral Territory In an X post on May 2, pseudonymous market analyst Darkfost reveals that Bitcoin is in a transitional phase, based on a reading from the Bitcoin Bull Score Index. For context, this metric primarily....
Bitcoin Mining Firm Riot Platforms Records $167 Million Revenue In Q1 2026: R...
Bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms has published its financial performance for the first quarter of 2026, reporting revenue of over $167 million. The financial report highlights a shift in the company’s business model and a growing trend in its revenue stream, as its recently launched data center business takes center stage. Riot Platforms’ Data Center […]
Bitcoin At Risk As TD Sequential Flashes Key Bearish Signal – Details
Bitcoin continues to consolidate within the $78,000 zone, following its net positive performance in April. Having shown key signs of recovery, the leading cryptocurrency is now gathering momentum for its next major price swing. Amid the wait, a pivotal negative trading signal has emerged. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Path To $100K May Happen Before Anyone Understands Why: Analyst TD Sequential Highlights Critical Bitcoin Support In an X post on May 2, seasoned market analyst Ali Martinez postulates that Bitcoin could soon endure another wave of price correction, following the latest TD....
Bitcoin Bulls Show Signs Of Exhaustion Around $78,000 — What’s Next?
Bitcoin had a modest start to May, with the flagship cryptocurrency rising as much as 3.5% on Friday. As of this writing, the premier cryptocurrency trades near $78,400, barely moving over the past day. Interestingly, a market pundit has explained how a perceived shift in Bitcoin’s investor behavior could be a major influence on the cryptocurrency’s inertia. Buying Power On Binance Fades After Bitcoin Rally Crazzyblockk, in a QuickTake post on the CryptoQuant platform, highlighted a dynamic shift among Bitcoin investors over the past few days. The relevant indicator cited here is the....
Bitcoin Price Outlook In May: Historical Data Suggests A Negative Performance
After a dismal start to the year, the Bitcoin price has somewhat steadied the ship over the past two months. According to price action data, the flagship cryptocurrency closed in the green in both March and April, with a double-digit performance coming in the previous month. However, the latest historical data suggests the Bitcoin price […]
XRP Bulls Eye Breakout As Ripple Unveils 13,000 Bank Connections Worldwide
Ripple’s own top engineer has thrown cold water on one of the XRP community’s most persistent theories — that the company’s 1,700 non-disclosure agreements are hiding secret, large-scale adoption plans. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Path To $100K May Happen Before Anyone Understands Why: Analyst Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz said those NDAs are standard business practice and that claims of massive undisclosed events are “almost always completely false.” No coordinated government plans. No hidden catalysts. Just routine confidentiality agreements. What....
Bitcoin Prints Biggest Monthly Win In A Year Amid Renewed Market Optimism
Fear still hangs over the crypto market even as Bitcoin closed April with its strongest monthly gain in 12 months. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index registered a reading of 39 on Friday — firmly in “Fear” territory — a sign that many investors remain cautious despite the month’s upbeat finish. Related Reading: Brazil Tightens […]
Bitcoin Bottom Zone Now Lies Around $59,000 Based On This On-Chain Metric
After weeks of renewed optimism, many in the Bitcoin market now believe the tide could finally be turning. While the premier cryptocurrency’s price action has been steadily turning around since the start of April, the current on-chain structure suggests expectations might be overestimated. According to an on-chain analyst, BTC’s recovery process is unlikely to occur in a few weeks. Bitcoin Bottom Could Take Six Months To Form: Analyst In a May 2nd post on the X platform, crypto pundit Axel Adler Jr. shared an on-chain insight into the recovery path of Bitcoin, the world’s....
This Week In Bitcoin: Top Developments That Could Signal A New Era
Bitcoin entered May trading above $78,000, a price level that, while modest compared to last year’s peak, carries a weight relative to its price action in the previous two months. Not only is Bitcoin entering May with some sort of bullish momentum, but there are notable developments that happened this week that point to something […]
XRP Power Play: SBI Holdings Submits LOI To Acquire Bitbank In Major Asia Move
The SBI Holdings is making a decisive move that could reshape the crypto landscape in Asia. With a letter of intent submitted to acquire Bitbank, the firm is signaling a deeper push into digital asset infrastructure. This development represents a strategic expansion by one of the region’s most influential financial players with deep ties to […]
Bitcoin Market Cap Could Reach $16 Trillion By 2030, Ark Invest Explains How ...
The Bitcoin market has had a rollercoaster performance in 2026, after a bloodbath in the first quarter and what has seemed like a fairly quiet start to the second quarter. Over the past two weeks, BTC has made multiple attempts to break back above the $80,000 resistance level. Nevertheless, this has not stopped market predictions — […]
XRP is entering a critical phase as its price action tightens within a symmetrical triangle, signaling that a major move may be imminent. With volatility compressing and market pressure building, the current structure suggests that a breakout could be both sharp and decisive. Triangle Compression Tightens As XRP Nears Apex XRP is currently exhibiting a classic consolidation phase, carving out a well-defined symmetrical triangle on the daily chart. According to analyst Ali Charts, as the price action funnels toward the apex of this formation, market energy is coiling intensely, a....
Analyst Predicts Exactly When To Sell Bitcoin For The Most Return
A crypto analyst has outlined a specific period he believes could be the right time to sell Bitcoin (BTC) for the most returns. Supporting his prediction, the analyst highlighted a recurring historical pattern that has marked major bullish turning points in BTC’s market cycles. He suggested that these past patterns could be used to determine the best exit points for traders in the ongoing cycle. Analyst Reveals Best Time To Sell Bitcoin Crypto market analyst Merlijn The Trader has cautioned that Bitcoin could be approaching a major turning point, urging traders to consider selling their....
US Crypto Bill Moves Closer To Approval After Stablecoin Yield Text Unveiled
The US CLARITY Act, a legislative proposal that seeks to establish a regulatory framework for the crypto industry in the United States, has taken a major step toward becoming law. This comes after the surprise finalization of the new stablecoin yield provisions in the crypto market structure bill. Crypto Firms Not To Pay Bank-Like Interests […]
Bitcoin Clings To Key Support: EMA Reclaim Vs $78,000 Resistance Showdown
Bitcoin is holding a critical position as it attempts to stabilize above a key moving average while facing persistent resistance near $78,000. The recent reclaim of the 21-week EMA signals potential strength, but repeated rejections overhead continue to test bullish momentum. With price caught between strong support and a stubborn ceiling, the next move could be decisive in shaping BTC’s short-term trend. BTC Secures Marginal Weekly Close Above 21-Week EMA Crypto analyst Rekt Capital shared in a recent update that Bitcoin has achieved a marginal weekly close above its 21-week Exponential....
Ethereum Foundation Moves 10K ETH In Latest Bitmine Transfer – Details
The Ethereum Foundation has completed another over-the-counter sale of its ETH holdings, this time offloading 10,000 ETH to BitMine Immersion Technologies as the counterparty. The transaction follows a continuing pattern of structured selling that has defined the Foundation’s treasury activity in recent months. Related Reading: Crypto Market Still In Fear After Historical Lows, But Can […]
Bitcoin As Hedge: Taiwan Lawmaker Takes Reserve Proposal To The Top
Taiwan’s central bank is being given one month to produce a report on stablecoins and digital asset reserves — a deadline set not by its own leadership, but by a lawmaker in the country’s legislature. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Defenders Launch ‘Evidence Base’ In Battle Against FUD A Formal Push From The Legislature That instruction came […]
Bitcoin Price Yet To Bottom Based On MVRV Bands — $43K Still Possible?
The Bitcoin price enjoyed a modest recovery on Friday, the start of May. Alongside its technically bullish structure, this auspicious beginning tells a story about Bitcoin’s chances of performing impressively in the coming weeks. Yet, the flagship cryptocurrency still faces a broader threat of a potential downturn. According to data from a recent on-chain evaluation, if Bitcoin experiences another sell-off, it might not establish a local floor until it reaches as low as $43,000. MVRV Points To Key Support Zone Below Current Levels In a recent post on the social media platform X, crypto....
The SEC Just Elevated XRP To A Status Previously Reserved For Bitcoin And Eth...
The U.S. SEC recently highlighted an NYSE proposal that places XRP alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum as eligible assets under the generic listing standards. This is a positive for the altcoin, which was once considered a security by the SEC under Gary Gensler. XRP Named as Eligible Asset Alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum In SEC Filing The […]
Dogecoin Inverted Scale Shows A Sharp Drop, But Something Is Interesting Abou...
A monthly chart of Dogecoin shows a brutal pattern of repeated rejections and cascading drops that looks grim at first glance. Crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade laid out a decade-long structure in which the Dogecoin price has been hammered at critical resistance three separate times, triggering a massive plunge on each occasion. The 2026 rejection is now in place, and the analyst sees a third repeat of the same devastating sequence. However, the chart has a twist that changes everything. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Lose Nearly Half A Billion Dollars As Fear Returns To Crypto Dogecoin....
Bitcoin Market On Alert As Japan’s FX Intervention Sparks Liquidity Shock
Japan has recently executed an exchange intervention on the 30th of April with compelling implications for the Bitcoin market. This event follows Bitcoin’s bullish performance in the opening Q2, during which prices surged by 14%, providing much-needed relief amid the current bear market. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Rally Looks Real, But Binance Data Says Demand Is […]
Bitcoin Apparent Demand Remains Weak — What This Says About Price Recovery
The Bitcoin price had quite an interesting performance over the past week, cruising to a new high above the $79,000 high early on before crashing to as low as $75,500 on the last day of April. However, the premier cryptocurrency has had a somewhat bright start to May, hovering around the $78,000 level. While the subtle price action resurgence suggests improving market sentiment, on-chain data shows that current demand is still insufficient to fuel a full recovery for Bitcoin — and perhaps the rest of the crypto market. BTC Apparent Demand Improving, But Still Not Sufficient: Analyst In a....
Bitcoin Could Be One Breakout Away From A Structural Shift: Analysts
Fewer derivative traders are placing new bets on Bitcoin right now. Open interest has barely moved — up just 1.50% to $55 billion — and more futures positions closed than opened in the past 24 hours. Volume dropped 21% to $30 billion. The market is waiting. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Path To $100K May Happen Before Anyone Understands Why: Analyst Sellers Have Had The Upper Hand For Over A Year The waiting may be approaching an end, according to on-chain data firm CryptoQuant. Analyst Moreno published findings showing Bitcoin is nearing a test of two key metrics that have defined its market....
