US spot bitcoin ETFs also saw an eight-day negative streak, and Patrick McHenry joined Ondo Finance as advisory board vice chairman.
The elimination of capital gains taxes on crypto might not be the huge boon to American investors that it would appear to be.
The trademark application notes the "TRUMP"-branded metaverse would offer virtual entertainment, economic and educational experiences.
Bitcoin has plunged below $80,000, marking its lowest point since November 2024, as the broader crypto market experiences a significant downturn. The ongoing sell-off has erased nearly all gains recorded after Donald Trump’s election victory, signaling a period of intense volatility. $1 trillion loss Data from CryptoSlate shows that Bitcoin fell by more than 8% […]
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The Bitcoin price has experienced such severe downward pressure and volatility that many are starting to believe that the bear market may have begun. While some analysts hope for a price reversal to the upside, others predict a further crash to $70,000, eradicating almost all gains achieved after the US election rally. Popular crypto analyst and Co-founder of BitMEX Arthur Hayes has shared a bearish prediction for the Bitcoin price. Hayes projects a further breakdown in Bitcoin’s value, suggesting an imminent drop between $70,000 and $75,000. Bitcoin Price Crash To $70,000 A Possibility The crypto founder shared a 2-hour Bitcoin price chart from BitMEX, explaining how the pioneer cryptocurrency could experience this decline and citing macroeconomic factors tied to United States (US) President Donald Trump as a trigger for this price drawdown. Related Reading: End Of The Road For Bitcoin? Analyst Reveals When Price Will Crash To $50,000 Hayes suggests that the market is entering a cooling phase, characterized by a potential retracement to pre-election liquidity levels. A cooling phase is a period during which the price of a cryptocurrency declines and consolidates as the market attempts to stabilize. It typically comes after a cryptocurrency experiences an explosive price increase. Looking at his price chart, the BitMEX Co-founder pinpointed a demand zone around the blue-shaded area between $76,000 and $65,000. This price range serves as a critical support area, where traders expect significant buying interest, enough to prevent further price declines. Hayes believes that the Bitcoin price’s possible decline to $70,000 hinges on Trump’s budget and debt ceiling decision. He suggests that if Trump fails to pass a budget that increases spending and raises the debt ceiling, then further market capitulation could occur. This means that the market may undergo a rapid sell-off by a large number of investors, triggering a panic that could lead to further declines in the Bitcoin price. Additionally, if Trump’s influence over the Republican Party weakens, Hayes indicates that market uncertainty could grow, potentially triggering a continuation of the current Bitcoin downturn. Moreover, a debt ceiling reduction could negatively impact the market’s liquidation and fuel more price fluctuations. Overall, Haye’s bearish outlook for Bitcoin is tied to Trump’s fiscal influence. The BitMEX Co-founder suggests that, for now, the market can only “chill out, retrace, and wait.” BTC’s 3-Day Decline Marks Highest Since FTX Crash According to MetaEra, the recent 3-day decline in the Bitcoin price is the highest crash seen since the FTX fiasco in 2022. In the first three days of this week, Bitcoin recorded a 12.6% drop in value, pushing it down to its current price of $86,227. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Prediction: Analyst Charts Roadmap To $117,000, What You Should Know MetaEra revealed that the widespread market sell-off could be attributed to the negative sentiment and disappointment over President Trump’s lack of swift action regarding his promises to the crypto community. Prior to his election, Trump indicated a strong interest in creating a national Bitcoin Reserve and tightening fiat liquidity conditions. With no mention of plans concerning these crucial initiatives, uncertainty looms, leading to a weakened market sentiment. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Five states' crypto efforts faltered as Texas advances and Utah nears a final vote, leaving the state-level push for digital asset reserves with mixed results.
US Democratic Congressman Sam Liccardo introduced a bill on Feb. 27 to prevent government officials and their families from profiting from cryptocurrencies, including memecoins. The proposed legislation, known as the Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act, has gained support from multiple Democratic colleagues and is designed to “make corruption criminal again.” If passed, the […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
BlackRock's IBIT saw a record $418.1 million worth of net outflows on Wednesday amid the ongoing crypto market correction.
According to Bloomberg, lawyers representing Justin Sun and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are requesting a stay in the ongoing regulatory proceedings against him. Justin Sun And SEC Seek Case Pause This joint filing, submitted on Wednesday, indicates that both parties believe it is in their mutual interest to pause the case while they explore a potential resolution. They assert that such a stay would not prejudice any involved parties or non-parties, marking a collaborative approach to navigating the complexities of crypto regulation. This follows a similar request for a pause in the case against Binance and reflects a notable shift in the regulatory climate for digital assets in the United States since the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Related Reading: Panic Sell? Bitcoin’s $86K Fall Wipes Out $1 Billion In Trades Under the acting chair Mark Uyeda, the SEC has recently closed investigations into several crypto entities, including Robinhood, the decentralized finance firm Uniswap, and the non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea. Most significantly, Coinbase announced that the SEC agreed to drop its lawsuit against the largest digital asset exchange in the US, pending commissioner approval. SEC Favoring Trump’s Business Associates? These actions mark a significant pivot from the previous administration’s approach, which has been criticized by various crypto executives, many of whom celebrated the former SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s resignation in January. Specifically, the SEC sued Justin Sun in 2023, alleging that he collaborated with entities he controls, such as the Tron Foundation and BitTorrent Foundation, to orchestrate the offer and sale of “unregistered securities.” However, the recent decision to seek a stay in these proceedings suggests a reevaluation of the agency’s priorities, particularly concerning figures like Justin Sun. Related Reading: Strategy (MSTR) Crashes 55%—Is A $44 Billion Bitcoin Liquidation Possible? Corey Frayer, director of investor protection at the Consumer Federation of America and a former adviser to Gensler, noted that the absence of fraud charges in the Justin Sun case signifies a “troubling politicization” of the SEC. The director remarked that the agency’s current approach appears to be “benefitting Trump’s business associates,” suggesting a shift in regulatory focus that aligns with the interests of the former president. This comes amid significant investments in Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI), with Justin Sun purchasing over $70 million in WLFI token’s to support this upcoming decentralized finance (DeFi) venture. Featured image from the WSJ, chart from TradingView.com
The fact that the Trump administration has installed many crypto-friendly people in positions of power doesn’t mean that the industry will now get a free pass.
As the crypto industry awaits a surge in digital assets authority at the U.S. derivatives agency, Democrat Christy Goldsmith Romero plans to call it quits.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The bosses of Circle and Tether both set out their views on U.S. regulation in what some in the crypto community call a "stablecoin war."
Ark bought COIN and sold ARKB as the Cathie Wood-led investment firm rebalanced its fund weightings on Tuesday.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Monday's figures, led by Fidelity's FBTC, represent the fifth-largest net daily outflows for the spot Bitcoin ETFs to date.
The prior rise in memecoin activity was driven by a pushback against the regulatory crackdown on utility token and NFT projects, they said.
Investors are cautious amid uncertainty around trade tariffs, inflation and monetary policy, Head of Research James Butterfill said.
In every market cycle, the altseason is an anticipated period for investors marked by a general altcoins’ price outperformance against Bitcoin. However, there have been many doubts over an altseason in the current bull run with crypto analysts citing a surge in the number of altcoins over the last four years. Interestingly, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan has backed the potential of a brewing crypto altseason. The key crypto figure and market pundit has stated that certain DeFi developments are pointing to a robust price surge for the crypto market. Related Reading: Altseason At Risk? Expert Believes Ethereum Must Hold $2,600 To Sustain Momentum DeFi Boom Incoming: Jupiter, Ondo, Uniswap Lead Charge To Altseason Via an X post on February 21, Hougan listed several developments, especially in the DeFi industry that hint at an incoming altcoin bull rally. Firstly, Hougan references the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s latest decision to drop its lawsuit against the Coinbase Exchange. In June 2023, the US regulator charged Coinbase to court over several alleged securities violations including serving as an unregistered exchange and broker. However, in a sharp turn of events, the SEC has decided to withdraw its complaint ending a 2-year long legal battle The Bitwise CIO also mentions DEX aggregator Jupiter’s recent move to activate a fee structure introducing a minimum of 0.01% fees on all platform swaps which creates a more efficient operational model. Another development raised by Hougan is Ondo Finance’s announcement of the Ondo Global Market, a tokenization platform designed to introduce on-chain exposure to US securities such as stocks, bonds, and exchange-traded funds listed on the NYSE and NASDAQ. Finally, Hougan also spotlights the launch of the Unichain – an Ethereum-layer 2 solution designed by Uniswap labs to improve liquidity, cross-chain operatalibility and also significantly reduce transaction fees. In reality, these are all singular developments. However, Hougan explained these developments can be attributed to the ongoing efforts by the current US Government to create a “fair regulatory environment.” In doing so, crypto companies and DeFi projects can run effectively extending their reach beyond the digital asset space. The potential of this scenario is likely to encourage investor engagement serving as an early indicator of altseason. In particular, Matt Hougan explains the DeFi market presents a lot of hidden potential to influence the non-crypto markets under the right conditions. Crypto Market Overview At press time, the crypto market cap is valued at $3.12 trillion after a 1.78% decline in the past day. Bitcoin maintains strong market influence with a dominance of 60.4%, followed by Ethereum (10.2%) and other altcoins (29.5%). Meanwhile, the Altseason index is at 31 strongly in favor of the premier cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Bitcoin Dominance Tipped To Hit 57% — Altseason Incoming? Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The potential dismissal would see an end to the alleged securities law violation lawsuit launched against Coinbase in 2023.
A year ago, policy gridlock stifled crypto. Now, change is happening with the Trump administration’s stance on crypto, fueling greater acceptance and momentum.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Fiat functionality was paused in June 2023 after the SEC sued Binance.US, alleging violations of securities laws.
World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a forthcoming cryptocurrency platform endorsed by President Donald Trump and his sons, has reported a significant uptick in the sale of its governance tokens. After a slow initial rollout approximately four months ago, Bloomberg reports that the platform has sold over 24 billion of its WLFI tokens, representing more than 96% of its total supply. As it stands, fewer than 1 billion tokens remain available for sale. World Liberty Financial Token Sale Sparks Debate The World Liberty Financial token, priced at 5 cents each, is part of a broader initiative aimed at raising $300 million at a $1.5 billion valuation. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Faces Renewed Pressure—Is a Breakdown Imminent? The project launched its token sale in mid-October, with the intention of enabling token holders to propose changes to the platform and vote on others’ proposals. However, the limited rights associated with the WLFI tokens have raised concerns. Holders possess minimal voting rights and no economic entitlements, and the tokens cannot be traded or sold back to World Liberty, prompting questions about their long-term value and utility. Adding to the intrigue surrounding World Liberty Financial, crypto entrepreneur Justin Sun, founder of the TRON blockchain, recently disclosed a substantial investment of $45 million into the venture. This increased Justin Sun’s total stake in World Liberty Financial to $75 million, indicating strong confidence in the platform’s potential. TRUMP And MELANIA Tokens Experience Wild Price Fluctuations Analysts are speculating that forthcoming executive orders from Trump could positively influence the cryptocurrency landscape in the US, yet skepticism remains among industry veterans. Nic Carter, a venture capitalist, expressed concerns regarding the ethical implications of a sitting president engaging in business ventures that may present conflicts of interest. The launch of Trump’s memecoins has also stirred significant controversy. As previously reported by NewsBTC, the Donald Trump memecoin (TRUMP) saw a sharp decline, dropping from a weekend high of $75 to $17. Related Reading: Cardano (ADA) Bulls in Action—Is a New Upside Run Beginning? Similarly, the Melania Trump memecoin (MELANIA) disrupted the market with increased excitement among crypto investors, with its value fluctuating dramatically from a high of $13.64 to its current trading price of $1.26. Bernstein analysts have characterized this period as a “chaotic crypto era,” suggesting that government involvement with cryptocurrencies could redefine the relationship between leadership and emerging technologies. They argue that the launches of Trump and Melania’s memecoins could signal a potential regulatory shift, positioning digital assets as a direct link to a wider audience. While trading at $17, TRUMP is posting significant losses of 6%, 2% and 70% in the 24 hour, fourteen day and monthly time frames respectively, coupled with a 27% drop in trading volume, according to CoinGecko data. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Real Vision, Raoul Pal has doubled down on his bullish outlook for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL), calling these cryptocurrencies “the greatest macro trade of all time.” Despite recent fluctuations and short-term volatility, Pal argues that the market is positioned for an explosive breakout, which investors should prepare for. Macro Set-Up For Bitcoin And Ethereum Surge While Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana face a downtrend due to rising volatility, Pal remains steadfast in his optimistic projection, believing that the market is in the greatest macro target of all time. The Real Vision CEO shared a series of thread posts on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting technical indicators and macro factors that would positively influence Bitcoin and Ethereum’s price trajectory. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Forms Double Bottom After Crash, Is A Bounce To $112,000 ATH Possible? Sharing a logarithmic weekly chart of Bitcoin, Pal indicated that Bitcoin had experienced a long-term price uptrend line since 2020, showing a distinct pattern of higher lows. Currently, Bitcoin is moving within a tight trading range, which Pal believes could be bullish, as a strong break above the resistance line could trigger a major run. Similarly, the Real Vision Co-founder presented a price chart of Ethereum, highlighting that ETH is currently consolidated within a symmetrical triangle, signaling the potential for a price breakout. Typically, a symmetrical triangle pattern is seen as a bullish signal for ETH, but considering its recent underperformance compared to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Solana, a strong bullish breakout remains skeptical. Looking at the symmetrical triangle, a breakout from the upper trendline could see the Ethereum price skyrocketing to $4,000 or even higher based on Pal’s chart. Additionally, the Solana price, which has been seeing varying momentum lately, has tested a key horizontal resistance multiple times, forming a strong accumulation base. Historically such consolidation phases tend to precede explosive rallies, provided that broader market trends remain favorable. In his post, Pal encourages traders to “zoom out” , likely suggesting a shift from short-term fluctuations to long term cycles. He warned against excessive leverage and risk-taking to avoid liquidation in volatile conditions. He also urges traders to remain patient, watching how the market unfolds and preparing ahead of a potential bullish surge. Market Volatility Raises Fear In his analysis, Pal suggested that the broader crypto market is currently plagued by fear and panic, as volatility rises and crypto prices experience a downtrend. He explains that a significant portion of crypto investors or traders are currently bearish. Related Reading: Analyst Reveals When Bitcoin Price Will Reach $180,000 This could be due to the fact that following Bitcoin’s price crash to below $100,000 after the announcement of Donald Trump’s tariff plans, many altcoins also declined severely, with Ethereum, Dogecoin, and Solana being among the top losers. Due to this market change, many in the market had sold off their tokens to avoid further losses. Despite this bearish trend, Pal maintains an optimistic outlook, expecting a strong surge for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from Tradingview.com
Lutnick is expected to work in support of Trump’s trade agenda, outlined by steep import taxes on goods from US trading partners.
TRUMP is down 8% in the past 24 hours alongside a slide in the broader crypto market.