The hallowed halls of academia are embracing the digital age, with the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration (HWZ) announcing a one-of-its-kind Bitcoin course. Launching in March 2025, this program promises to be the first of its kind in Europe, offering a comprehensive exploration of Bitcoin for business professionals. However, the hefty price […]
One crypto lawyer thinks a Donald Trump election win would revert some SEC crypto lawsuits, but others note he hasn’t always kept campaign promises.
The cryptocurrency market continues to navigate a sea of uncertainty, and Avalanche (AVAX) is no exception. While AVAX has displayed some resilience compared to its altcoin peers, a closer look reveals a market grappling with conflicting signals – a mix of cautious optimism and underlying unease. Related Reading: Shiba Inu On The Verge Of 600% Rally? Analyst Weighs In Bullish Whispers Or A Mirage? The future of AVAX remains shrouded in uncertainty. While some positive signs exist, like relative outperformance and pockets of bullish sentiment, they are countered by concerning metrics like dwindling market control and a significant drop in trading activity. Avalanche: Resistance Levels Loom Large A look at AVAX’s six-month chart reveals a rollercoaster ride, characterized by sharp peaks and troughs. This volatility highlights AVAX’s susceptibility to broader market trends and its dependence on specific developments within its ecosystem. Over the past few months, AVAX has exhibited a pattern of price spikes followed by equally sharp corrections. Currently, the altcoin seems to be consolidating around the $38 mark after a recent dip from April’s highs. If AVAX can maintain support around the crucial $35 level, there’s a possibility for a northward trajectory, especially if a broader bull run materializes in the cryptocurrency market. However, significant resistance awaits at $48 and $53 – price points that AVAX has repeatedly tested and failed to surpass in recent months. A sustained breakout above these levels would signal a significant shift in momentum, potentially propelling AVAX towards the $80 or even $100 mark by the third quarter. A Tale Of Two Markets: Where Do Traders Stand? The trading scene surrounding AVAX presents a curious dichotomy. Coinglass data reveals a staggering 60% drop in trading volume, signifying a significant decline in market activity. This is further corroborated by a relatively balanced long/short ratio across various platforms, suggesting overall indecision among traders regarding AVAX’s future. However, a glimmer of bullish sentiment emerges from Binance, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange. Here, the long/short ratio skews considerably higher, indicating a potentially more optimistic outlook among individual traders on this specific platform. Meanwhile, with a 40% rating on the Fear and Greed Index, the current status of the AVAX market is characterized by neutral mood, indicating that investors have balanced opinions. Related Reading: Chainlink On Fire: Price Nears $18, Profit Ratio Blazes To 2022 Levels Losing Dominance, Waning Interest? AVAX’s struggles extend beyond trading. The altcoin seems to be loosening its grip on market share, with search interest also declining. This translates to a lack of market control and potentially waning general interest – not exactly the recipe for success for a token aiming for significant gains. Featured image from Summitpost, chart from TradingView
Former President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at the Libertarian Party convention on Saturday, where he called for the commutation of Ross Ulbricht’s sentence, the founder of the Silk Road online marketplace. The move is seen as an attempt by Trump to broaden his support ahead of the 2024 presidential election and neutralize the […]
The Dogecoin (DOGE) future trajectory continues to be heavily discussed, with crypto analysts weighing where the foremost meme coin is headed. Crypto analyst Capt Toblerone’s analysis comes under the spotlight, given how the foremost meme coin’s price action has continued to align with his prediction. DOGE’s 30% Crash Still In Play In an X (formerly […]
Bitcoin continues to dominate discussions, with its recent price movements drawing particular attention. As the asset struggles to reclaim its March all-time high of over $73,000, with recent attempts peaking above $71,000 earlier this week, the price has since receded to approximately $68,231 at the time of writing. This retracement marks a 7.3% drop from its March peak, signifying a volatile period for the cryptocurrency, influenced by various underlying market factors. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Network Strengthens: Mining Difficulty And Hash Rate Spike Amid ETH ETF Buzz Long-Term Holders Lessen Selling, What This Spell For BTC Glassnode, a renowned market intelligence platform, highlights a significant development in Bitcoin’s market behavior. According to a recent analysis of the platform, there has been a notable decline in the distribution pressure from Bitcoin’s long-term holders (LTHs). Glassnode’s “Long-Term Holder Binary Spending Indicator” tracks the sell-off activity of long-standing Bitcoin holders, and its recent data points to a marked reduction in this group’s selling pressure. Historically, when long-term holders reduce their selling, it alleviates downward pressure on the price, potentially giving rise to more bullish market conditions. Further insights into Bitcoin’s price behavior come from prominent crypto analyst RektCapital, who noted on social media platform X that Bitcoin typically faces resistance at the range high post-Halving and suggests a prolonged re-accumulation phase. As the crypto asset trades just below $69,000, RektCapital discloses that Bitcoin might only break out from its current re-accumulation range around 160 days post-Halving, projecting a significant breakout as late as September 2024. This analysis is crucial as it sets expectations for investors looking for signs of Bitcoin’s next big move. #BTC Historically, Bitcoin has always rejected from the Range High on the first attempt at a breakout after the Halving Moreover, history suggests this Re-Accumulation should last much longer Bitcoin tends to breakout from these Re-Accumulation Ranges only up to 160 days after… https://t.co/Jw7FcQui2Q pic.twitter.com/beLdOPqZOi — Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) May 24, 2024 Meanwhile, recent price action from Bitcoin has led to substantial losses for some traders, with Coinglass data showing about $41.68 million in liquidations for Bitcoin long traders and $14.34 million for short traders over the past 24 hours. Overall, the crypto market has seen total liquidations amounting to $292.07 million during the same period, affecting 78,874 traders. Upcoming Challenges For The Bitcoin Market According to Greeks.Live, the imminent expiry of a significant volume of Bitcoin and Ethereum options adds another layer of complexity to the market’s immediate future. 21,000 BTC in options are set to expire soon, with a Put Call Ratio of 0.88 and a Maxpain point at $67,000, representing a notional value of $1.4 billion. Similarly, 350,000 ETH options are nearing expiration, and their dynamics could influence the broader market due to their $1.3 billion notional value and a Put Call Ratio of 0.58. May 24 Options Data 21,000 BTC options are about to expire with a Put Call Ratio of 0.88, Maxpain point of $67,000 and notional value of $1.4 billion. 350,000 ETH options are about to expire with a Put Call Ratio of 0.58, Maxpain point of $3,200 and notional value of $1.3… pic.twitter.com/rftA9kBm4q — Greeks.live (@GreeksLive) May 24, 2024 In this context, a put option gives the holder the right to sell an asset at a predetermined price within a specific timeframe, which is often used as protection against a decline in the asset’s price. Related Reading: Bitcoin On The Verge? Analyst Breaks Down What A $71,500 Weekly Candle Close Means For BTC Conversely, a call option offers the right to buy under similar conditions and is typically utilized in anticipation of a price increase. The Put Call Ratio is a tool that helps gauge market sentiment, with a higher ratio indicating a bearish outlook and a lower ratio suggesting bullish conditions. Featured image created with DALL·E, Chart from TradingView
Marathon Digital Holdings has partnered with Kenya to monetize underutilized energy. Marathon chairman and CEO Fred Thiel signed the agreement with Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Musalia Mudavadi, E.G.H, on May 24. Thiel said the deal will involve Kenya and Marathon “jointly developing technology projects.” Thiel described a partial focus on digital assets, stating that […]
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The estate of bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has completed the sale of a substantial trove of discounted Solana (SOL) tokens, amounting to $2.6 billion. The auctions spanned several weeks and attracted buyers such as Figure Markets and Pantera Capital. These transactions mark a significant development in the bankruptcy proceedings of FTX, previously operated by convicted […]
The Polkadot community has approved the Optimistic Project Funding proposal to support projects that enhance the blockchain network’s ecosystem. The proposal received unanimous approval, backed by over 55 million DOT tokens. Optimistic Project Funding Polkadot aims to attract top developers by providing continuous and dynamic funding for their projects. This proposal allows projects to apply […]
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JPMorgan predicts that the newly approved spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will likely begin trading before the November US presidential elections, citing crypto’s increasing political significance. This outlook follows the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) unexpected approval of eight spot Ethereum ETFs on May 23, marking a notable shift from the previous skepticism surrounding […]
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The SEC approved Ethereum ETFs through delegated authority, a decision that could significantly impact the crypto market. Unlike the Bitcoin ETF approval in January, which required an SEC vote, this approval did not undergo a public voting process by commissioners. This method of approval, as noted by James Seyffart, means any commissioner, such as Crenshaw, […]
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In a recent ruling that could have implications for the crypto industry, the US Supreme Court unanimously sided against US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, over a 2021 Dogecoin (DOGE) sweepstakes dispute. The court’s decision, delivered by Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, dismissed Coinbase’s argument that a ruling against it would invite legal turmoil, emphasizing the importance of contractual agreements and the role of courts in resolving disputes. Coinbase Arguments Dismissed The key issue was whether the dispute should be submitted to arbitration or litigated in court. According to Bloomberg Law, the court emphasized that arbitration requires the consent of the parties and that in cases involving conflicting contracts, the court must determine the parties’ intent. Coinbase had contended that a ruling against it would “create chaos” by encouraging parties to challenge arbitration agreements. However, the court rejected this concern, stating that it did not foresee such chaos arising from its decision. Related Reading: Is $77,600 The Next Step For Bitcoin? On-Chain Pricing Model Hints So The case revolved around a sweepstakes in which consumers alleged they were deceived into paying $100 to participate. The conflict emerged due to the presence of two contracts that pointed to different dispute resolution mechanisms. David Suski and others who participated sued the exchange and the company that ran the Dogecoin sweepstakes. They alleged violations of California’s false advertising law, unfair competition law, and the Consumer Legal Remedies Act. While a general user agreement mandated arbitration for all disputes, a sweepstakes-specific contract stipulated that disputes must be brought before a California court. Varying Outcomes In Future Cases? Justice Jackson highlighted the need for a court to determine which contract should govern the resolution of the dispute in such situations. However, the court refrained from addressing whether the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals correctly determined that the sweepstakes-specific contract “superseded” the general user agreement, deeming it beyond the scope of the question presented. Justice Neil Gorsuch provided a concurring opinion, emphasizing the contractual nature of arbitration and suggesting that different facts could yield a different outcome. He noted that the enforceability of arbitration depended on the parties’ agreement. Related Reading: Déjà Vu? Bitcoin Price Eyes Repeat Performance, Could Hit $140,000 By August – Analyst Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, reflected on the ruling, acknowledging both victories and defeats. Grewal expressed gratitude for the opportunity to present their case to the court and appreciated their consideration of the matter. Double-Digit Drop For COIN, DOGE Follows Suit Following the verdict, Coinbase stock, which trades under the ticker COIN, took a significant hit, plunging over 11% to a valuation of $220. This decline came as a surprise given the initial expectations of a potential victory. Prior to the ruling, Coinbase’s stock had reached a high of $240 on Wednesday. At the same time, the dog-themed meme cryptocurrency DOGE has also experienced a retracement of more than 4% over the past 24 hours, resulting in a current trading price of $0.158. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin mining difficulty has adjusted upwards by nearly 2%, reaching over 84.4 trillion, as the network’s average hash rate surged past 600 EH/s. This increase comes amid growing optimism in the crypto market, particularly due to speculation about the potential approval of spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States. Notably, Bitcoin mining difficulty measures how difficult it is to find a hash below a given target. The Bitcoin network has a global block difficulty that adjusts every 2,016 blocks (roughly every two weeks) to ensure that the time between blocks mined remains around 10 minutes, despite the number of miners and their growing computing power. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Significant Adjustment: Mining Difficulty Hits 18-Month Low – What’s Next For Miners? This difficulty adjustment helps maintain the network’s regular block time, ensuring stability and security. Significant Shifts In Bitcoin Mining The adjustment of BTC mining difficulty seen earlier this month marked a significant shift, as the metric saw a drop of nearly 6%, the largest decrease since the bear market in December 2022. This rebound in hash rate from the 580-590 EH/s range to over 600 EH/s aligns with a broader crypto market rally fueled by expectations of regulatory advancements in Ethereum products. The concept of mining difficulty is crucial for understanding how Bitcoin self-regulates the production of new blocks. The difficulty increases as more miners join the network, making it harder to mine new blocks. Conversely, the difficulty drops if the number of miners decreases, making mining easier. This mechanism ensures that the introduction of new BTC into the market remains steady and predictable, irrespective of fluctuations in the number of miners. This recent increase in mining difficulty coincides with a slight recovery in Bitcoin’s hash price, which had fallen to an all-time low at the end of April. The hash price, a metric developed by Luxor, a Bitcoin mining services firm, measures the expected earnings per unit of hash rate daily. It has rebounded from less than $50 per PH/s per day to around $54.6 per PH/s per day, providing a minor relief to miners after the recent market downturns. Bitcoin’s Price Movements And Future Expectations While Bitcoin’s price has experienced a minor dip of 2% in the last 24 hours, it maintains a weekly uptrend of 3.9%, trading at $68,132. This movement is closely watched as investors and traders await the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision on spot Ethereum ETFs, which could significantly influence the entire crypto market. In response to these developments, a prominent analyst known as BitQuant shared insights via social media platform X, predicting substantial growth for Bitcoin. According to BitQuant, Bitcoin is expected to reach $95,000, with a significant rise to $80,000 anticipated in May. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Drop Below $70,000 Apparently Driven By Lack Of Interest, Glassnode Data Shows However, BitQuant also forecast a sharp decline from this local peak in June, maintaining that the overall timeline for this top has not changed. Several updates for those here to build generational wealth and not involved in day trading: 1. Yes, #Bitcoin is going to $95K. 2. Yes, $95K will extend to June, but the sharp decline from this local top will also occur in June, so the overall timeline for this local top hasn’t… pic.twitter.com/VFvMweBVbs — BitQuant (@BitQua) May 22, 2024 Featured image created with DALL·E, Chart from TradingView
A crypto analyst has forecasted an “ultra bull scenario” for Bitcoin, highlighting key support levels and technical patterns that suggest a price rally above $80,000 in this market cycle. Bitcoin Could See Upside Above $80,000 In a recent X (formerly Twitter) post, a crypto analyst identified as ‘CrediBullCrypto’ has doubled down on his previous prediction of an ultra-bull scenario for Bitcoin in the future. The analyst’s insights on Bitcoin’s recent activities suggest that the downside risk may be less significant than previously anticipated, paving a bullish path for a massive upside for Bitcoin. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Spend $6.3 Billion In One Day As Historic BTC Buy Signal Appears Sharing a graphical chart of Bitcoin’s price actions from April to May 2024 in a YouTube video, Credibull Crypto predicted that Bitcoin could see its price rising above $100,000 in this projected ultra-bull scenario. The focal point of his analysis was based on the Open Interest (OI) in Bitcoin’s perpetual futures on Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange. According to the crypto analyst, Open Interest has reached 78,000 BTC, significantly higher than its baseline of 64,000 BTC. CrediBull Crypto revealed that this current Open Interest was in a danger zone. This is because the 14,000 BTC difference typically indicates elevated market activities, which often precede volatile price movements. Additionally, the CrediBull Crypto revealed that a single unidentified Bitcoin whale was responsible for approximately 10,000 BTC of the increased 14,000 BTC Open Interest. This means that the anonymous whale controls 70% of all the added Open Interest on Binance perpetual futures since the baseline. He also disclosed that in the scenario where the anonymous whale can withstand 10% to 15% downward pressure without liquidating their assets, the actual available Open Interest that would be vulnerable to a decline would be only 4,000 BTC, instead of the initial 14,000 BTC addition. The analyst revealed that out of the 4,000 BTC, some would be directional shorts, noting that the net long positions at risk would be even lower. Given this theory, CrediBull Crypto argued that the potential for a downside is more limited. As a result, the ultra bull scenario where Bitcoin’s price surges to new all-time highs was worth considering. Potential Retracement Towards $60,000 In his YouTube video, CrediBull Crypto also highlighted a potential retracement slightly above the $60,000 price mark. The analyst predicted a bearish scenario, where Bitcoin could see its price falling significantly towards $62,000 to $63,000. Related Reading: XRP Price Nears Major Converging Point: Analyst Predicts 3,600% Jump To $20 At the time of writing, Bitcoin’s price is trading at $69,774, reflecting a 0.08% decrease in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. CrediBull Crypto disclosed that Bitcoin had failed to break through key resistance levels above $70,000. He predicts that consistent declines and liquidations could potentially trigger a bottom below $60,000. However, he also revealed that such a bearish turnaround was highly unlikely at this time, as Bitcoin’s price movements currently indicates an ultra bullish scenario. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has made a significant move by reopening XRP trading for New York users despite the ongoing legal dispute between the decentralized platform Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This decision marks a bold step for Coinbase, which had previously suspended XRP trading following the SEC’s lawsuit against Ripple. […]
Both former television hosts, Binance’s Yi He and Bitget’s Gracy Chen, currently lead the world’s largest crypto exchanges by volume.
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers advised the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a May 22 letter to approve spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The letter signatories included Financial Committee Vice Chairman Rep. French Hill, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Representatives Josh Gottheimer, Mike Flood, and Wiley Nickel. Ethereum ETF In the letter […]
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As the crypto world anticipates the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s decision on spot Ethereum ETFs, Samson Mow, CEO of Bitcoin adoption firm Jan3, has voiced skepticism about the potential of Ethereum-based ETFs compared to Bitcoin. He argues that the imminent approval of these funds is not necessarily a bullish signal for Ethereum, predicting […]
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is reportedly considering allowing Ethereum ETFs under its jurisdiction to stake their tokens, a stance notably different from that of US regulators. Staking involves participants locking up digital assets to support network security and operations, earning rewards in return. Its introduction into the ETFs would explore the income-generating potential […]
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The long-awaited approval of a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Ethereum in the US seems imminent, and industry insiders are already looking ahead. Solana, a high-speed blockchain network, is emerging as a potential frontrunner for the next cryptocurrency ETF. Related Reading: US House Delivers Surprise Knockout: Sweeping FIT21 Crypto Bill Passes Brian Kelly, founder and […]
A crypto analyst has predicted the next price target for the XRP price, noting that the altcoin was nearing a key point that could potentially trigger a major bull rally for the cryptocurrency. XRP Price Roadmap to $20 In an X (formerly Twitter) post on May 20, Crypto analyst, Javon Marks forecasted a strong bullish breakout for the XRP price in this market cycle. Marks explained that XRP was steadily approaching a critical converging point, with an emerging Relative Strength Index (RSI) pattern indicating strong underlying momentum for the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Institutional Investors Pour $942 Million Into Bitcoin, Will This Trigger A Rally To $80,000? An RSI is a technical tool used to measure the speed and change of price movements in a cryptocurrency. It is also used to determine the short-term momentum of a cryptocurrency’s market. Sharing a price chart depicting the XRP price movements from 2018 to 2025, the analyst predicts that XRP’s closing converging point and RSI pattern are signaling a massive breakout to new all-time highs. He has projected a “conservative” target that could see XRP’s price soaring between $15 and $20 in the coming weeks. Additionally, XRP’s present price actions are displaying a bullish pattern reminiscent of the one observed during its mega rally to a new all-time high of $3.84 in January 2018. Marks noted that for XRP to reach the ambitious $20 price target, the cryptocurrency would have to witness a massive surge of 2,000% to 3,000%, translating to 20X to 36X from its current price. Concluding his analysis, the crypto analyst disclosed that all the factors and indicators were pointing towards a potential rise in XRP’s price. However, the exact timing of when this will occur is uncertain. More Bullish Projections For XRP XRP has been drawing significant attention from market analysts, who are projecting increasingly bullish price movements for the cryptocurrency. Despite its struggles to reach the coveted $1, the XRP price has still exhibited some strength as it continues to maintain a price position around the $0.5 mark. Related Reading: Crypto Market Liquidations Top $330 Million In 24 Hours With Ethereum In The Lead Prominent XRP supporter and crypto analyst identified as ‘JackTheRippler,’ on X predicts that XRP is poised for an explosive rally after years of accumulation. Sharing a price chart illustrating XRP’s price action from 2017 to 2024, the crypto analyst revealed indicators that suggested a potential rise to new highs. Another XRP community member and crypto analyst identified as ‘XRP Captain,’ has also confirmed a potential breakout for the cryptocurrency. He disclosed that XRP’s next target will likely be $0.7 before June 2024. At the time of writing, XRP’s price is trading at $0.53, marking a decline of 1.06% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. Over the past seven days, the cryptocurrency has performed relatively well, recording a series of minor rallies that contributed to a 6.67% gain. A bullish breakout for XRP will require sustained momentum and increased trading activities from investors. Currently, the cryptocurrency’s daily trading volume has not demonstrated significant growth, indicating only a slight increase of 3.25% in the last 24 hours. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
In the lead-up to the November elections, cryptocurrencies have become a prominent topic in the race for the White House. Notably, the Biden administration has changed its approach to digital asset regulation, likely influenced by former President Donald Trump’s support for the nascent industry. Biden Administration Calls For Balanced Crypto Regulation In an executive release, […]
Recent developments in the crypto market indicate a strong bullish sentiment among Ethereum traders, particularly in the options market. Amid the growing anticipation for potential approvals of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), there has been a noticeable shift in option pricing, with Ethereum call options becoming more expensive than put options across all expiries. This pricing pattern suggests the market is optimistic about Ethereum’s price prospects. Notably, A call option gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy an asset at a specified price within a specific time frame. Related Reading: Is Ethereum Set For A Major Rally? Options Traders Bet Big On $3,600+ Targets For June This option type is typically purchased by traders who believe the asset’s price will increase. Conversely, a put option provides the holder the right to sell the asset at a predetermined price and is often used as protection against a decline in the asset’s price. Market Indicators Point To A Bullish Ethereum Luuk Strijers, CEO of Deribit, highlighted this trend in his communication with The Block. He noted that the “put minus call skew is negative across all expiries and increasing further beyond the end-of-June expiry, a quite bullish signal.” Additionally, the basis, or the annualized premium of the futures price over the spot price, has increased to around 14%, further reinforcing the bullish outlook. The analysis reveals that traders prefer to purchase call options at a premium compared to put options, particularly for those set to expire at the end of June and later. This pattern is a sign of a bullish market, indicating that traders are not as interested in securing protection against potential price drops as they are in anticipating that Ethereum’s value will keep climbing. Meanwhile, after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unexpectedly asked for changes in filings, there has been a resurgence in optimism regarding the possible approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. This optimism has translated into significant market activity, with Deribit experiencing nearly unprecedented trading volumes. Strijers remarked, “We recorded an almost unprecedented trading volume of $12.5 billion notional over the last 24 hours.” This surge in trading volume and market interest reflects how traders and investors position themselves to capitalize on the potential approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. According to data from Deribit, over $480,000 calls will expire by the end of this month, with a notional value of more than $1.7 billion. The data further reveals that the strike price reaches as high as $7,000, with a total intrinsic value of $1.452 billion, indicating that many Ethereum options traders are highly bullish on ETH. ETH Price Performance And Forecast Meanwhile, Ethereum is undergoing slight retracement, down by 2.4% in the past 24 hours, with a trading price of $3,690. Despite this pullback, the asset has maintained a strong uptrend, rising nearly 25% over the past seven days. As the market’s anticipation around spot ETH ETFs grows, a prominent crypto analyst has suggested a potential price movement for Ethereum, indicating a brief pullback at around $4,000 before surging to new all-time highs. Related Reading: Ethereum Nears Crucial Breakout: Could $4,000 Be The Next Move? According to the analyst, while there might be some bumps, reaching an all-time high of $5,000 seems “inevitable” for Ethereum. $ETH: I think we pullback briefly around 4k but this certainly breaks all time highs if/when ETF gets approved. This still seems like a free trade for ETH going to ATH, which is at 5k. Could be some bumps along the way but it seems inevitable. I have both SOL and ETH and not… pic.twitter.com/IznlJ0RAyl — Altcoin Sherpa (@AltcoinSherpa) May 22, 2024 Featured image created with DALL·E, Chart from TradingView
Crypto analyst Oscar Ramos has outlined why he doesn’t believe the Shiba Inu price can go above $0.01 this cycle. He made this statement while alluding to the possibility of the meme coin reaching $0.5 at some point in the future. Why Shiba Inu Can’t Go Above $0.01 Ramos mentioned in an X (formerly Twitter) post that Shiba Inu can’t go above $0.01 because of its current supply of over 589 trillion, according to data from CoinMarketCap. The crypto analyst made this remark while sharing a prediction chart from the price prediction website Telegaon, which showed that Shiba Inu could reach $0.5 in 2040. Related Reading: Why Is The Ethereum Price Up 20% Today? Indeed, Shiba Inu’s circulating supply significantly impacts its price, which is why the Shiba Inu team has made a conscious effort to reduce the amount of SHIB tokens in circulation through regular token burns. Shiba Inu’s burn tracker had previously noted that Shiba Inu’s circulating supply would need to be just over 85 billion for its price to even reach $0.01, as Ramos predicts. That means almost 80% of Shiba Inu’s circulating supply still needs to be burned for the meme coin to attain Ramos’ price target. Crypto YouTuber Jeff had previously suggested that it was almost impossible for Shiba Inu to burn that much of its circulating supply, stating that it would take over 1 million years for Shiba Inu’s circulating supply to reduce to 100 billion tokens. However, there is no doubt that the Shiba Inu team has still made great efforts to reduce the meme coin’s circulating supply. Over 76 billion SHIB tokens were burned in 2023, while 83 billion were burned the previous year. Seeing how Shiba Inu’s price has increased since last year, these efforts are paying off. While burning 80% of Shiba Inu’s circulating supply still seems like a far-fetched goal, SHIB token burns are expected to increase exponentially, especially thanks to innovations like layer-2 network Shibarium, which uses some of the transaction fees earned for SHIB burns. Therefore, the number of token burns carried out will increase as Shibarium enjoys more adoption. SHIB Can At Least Rise To $0.011 Crypto analyst Ali Martinez had previously predicted that Shiba Inu could make a historic run from its current price level and rise to as high as $0.011. Other crypto analysts have also given bullish price predictions for Shiba Inu, although not as bullish as Martinez’s. Related Reading: Institutional Investors Pour $942 Million Into Bitcoin, Will This Trigger A Rally To $80,000? Crypto analyst Armando Pantoja predicted that Shiba Inu could reach $0.001 and even claimed this would happen after the Bitcoin halving. Ramos has also given his bullish prediction for SHIB in this bull run, as he predicts that the meme coin can shed another zero from its current price and rise to $0.0001. At the time of writing, Shiba Inu is trading at around $0.00002603, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Analysts from leading international cross-border bank, Standard Chartered have made a bold prediction that Bitcoin could witness a significant rise to new all-time highs above $73,700. This projection, slightly higher than the cryptocurrency’s previous peak, comes with an unexpected and wholly ambitious timeline. Bitcoin Poised To Reach New All-Time Highs Geoff Kendrick, Head of EM FX Research, West and Crypto Research, Standard Chartered, has made a bullish prediction for Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency. In an email to TheBlock, Kendrick stated that Bitcoin is poised to break out of its previous all-time high on March 14, 2024, to witness a massive surge to approximately $73,798. Related Reading: Crypto Market Liquidations Top $330 Million In 24 Hours With Ethereum In The Lead The analyst has projected a rather grandiose timeline for this bullish rally, expecting Bitcoin to hit the forecasted price target by the weekend. Kendrick attributed this potential price increase to the recent inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs. Earlier on May 21, data from Farside investors indicated that Spot Bitcoin ETFs had recorded their best inflow week in the last two months. The digital asset saw over $305.7 million in inflows, with BlackRock’s Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), amassing the largest inflows of $290 million. Cumulatively, Spot Bitcoin ETFs have recorded inflows of more than $13 billion from its launch on January 11 to the present. This increased demand and influx of capital which had been a major contributor to Bitcoin’s previous rise to a new all-time high in March, could propel fresh surges for the cryptocurrency. Kendrick has also disclosed that the possible approval of Ethereum Spot ETFs by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could have a significant impact on Bitcoin’s price dynamics. The analyst has doubled down on his previous price prediction which anticipates Bitcoin’s rise to $150,000 by the end of 2024 and a whopping $200,000 increase in 2025. BTC Price Analysis As of writing, the price of Bitcoin is trading at $70,013, reflecting a slight decline of 1.39% in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap. The cryptocurrency has been on a steady bullish momentum over the past week, experiencing consistent price surges, which have led to a sharp increase of 12.86%. Related Reading: Solana Cup And Handle Pattern Means An At Least 90% Move Against Ethereum, Analyst Says Popular crypto analyst, Michael van de Poppe has reported that Bitcoin is up more than 20% since its previous lows of $56,000 earlier this year. The approval of an Ethereum Spot ETF could see the cryptocurrency’s price potentially rising more, following previous patterns when the SEC’s approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs triggered a major price spike for the pioneer cryptocurrency. This sentiment for a bullish breakout is shared by crypto analyst Ali Martinez, who has asserted that Bitcoin is currently showing a strong potential for further gains, underscoring the cryptocurrency’s robust price potential and strong fundamentals. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Polygon, the Ethereum scaling solution aiming to solve the network’s scalability woes, has blasted past a monumental milestone: 4 billion total transactions. This achievement is particularly impressive considering the network launched just four years ago in June 2020. Bitcoin, for comparison, took a staggering 15 years to reach 1 billion transactions, highlighting the breakneck speed […]
WisdomTree has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority to list its physically-backed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs on the London Stock Exchange. This approval allows WisdomTree to introduce the WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin and WisdomTree Physical Ethereum ETPs, targeting the May 28 lifting of UK restrictions. These ETPs, available exclusively to professional investors, have a management […]
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Could the US Federal Reserve’s potential pivot on inflation be the catalyst for a multi-trillion dollar surge in the cryptocurrency market? That’s the bullish prediction from some of Wall Street’s top analysts as they eye a seismic shift in monetary policy. Related Reading: Investors Pile Into Bitcoin: Over $1 Billion Inflows Fuel ETF Rally, Price […]
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Uniswap Labs, the creator of one of the largest decentralized trading platforms, is challenging a potential enforcement action by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), arguing that crypto tokens should not be classified as securities. The New York-based firm recently refuted the allegation that it operated as an unregistered exchange and broker-dealer. This response follows the SEC’s issuance of a Wells Notice to Uniswap Labs, signaling its intent to recommend legal action against the company. Uniswap Labs Challenges SEC’s Claims In a 40-page filing submitted to the SEC, Uniswap Labs outlined numerous reasons why the agency’s pursuit of legal action should be reconsidered. The SEC’s claims are primarily based on the assumption that all tokens are securities, a premise that Uniswap Labs disputes. Related Reading: Institutional Investors Pour $942 Million Into Bitcoin, Will This Trigger A Rally To $80,000? Marvin Ammori, Chief Legal Officer of Uniswap Labs, emphasized that tokens are merely a file format for value and not inherently securities. He criticized the SEC’s attempt to redefine the terms “exchange,” “broker,” and “investment contract” to encompass Uniswap’s operations. This year, the SEC has taken action against numerous crypto firms through Wells notices, lawsuits, or settlements. The commission’s scrutiny has increasingly focused on Ethereum and decentralized finance players, including Uniswap, ShapeShift, TradeStation, and Consensys. Additionally, reports suggest that the Ethereum Foundation is under investigation. Distinction Between Tokens And Securities Uniswap Labs believes that the SEC’s case against them is flawed. It fails to recognize the distinction between tokens as files for value and tokens as securities. If the SEC proceeds with a lawsuit accusing Uniswap Labs of operating as an unregistered exchange, it risks facing adverse consequences regarding its authority over crypto tokens. Uniswap Labs warned that such litigation could set a precedent undermining the SEC’s ongoing rulemaking efforts. The company expressed its willingness to litigate if necessary and expressed confidence in a favorable outcome, stating: But we’re prepared to fight. Our lawyers are 2-0 in high-profile SEC cases. Andrew Ceresney, a former head of enforcement at the SEC, represented Ripple in their victory over the SEC. Don Verrilli, a former U.S. solicitor general, has argued more than 50 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and represented Grayscale in its successful case against the SEC. Related Reading: Why Is The Ethereum Price Up 20% Today? SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has consistently maintained that decentralized exchanges are not genuinely decentralized and should fall under the regulator’s purview. Gensler has also argued that many digital assets qualify as unregistered securities subject to SEC regulations. Uniswap Labs, in its response, contended that its governance token, UNI, does not meet the requirements of the Howey Test, a legal framework used to evaluate investment contracts. The company also disputed the SEC’s classification of LP tokens, which are used as securities for liquidity provision in Uniswap pools. Uniswap Labs asserted that LP tokens are accounting tools rather than investment instruments. Uniswap’s native token UNI has seen significant gains of nearly 20% in the last 24 hours alone, as the market rebounded from a two-month consolidation period to trade at $9.34. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com