Solana started a fresh increase above the $175 resistance. SOL price is up nearly 10% and might continue to rise if it clears the $188 resistance. SOL price jumped higher and tested the $188 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $180 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $175 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could clear the $188 resistance unless it fails to stay above $175. Solana Price Starts Fresh Surge Solana price formed a support base near the $166 level and started a fresh increase. SOL followed recent Bitcoin and Ethereum surge to move into a positive zone. There was a move above the $175 and $180 resistance levels. The price even tested the $188 resistance. A high was formed at $188.00 and the price is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $166 swing low to the $188 high. Solana is now trading above $188 and the 100 simple moving average (4 hours). There is also a key bullish trend line forming with support at $175 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Immediate resistance is near the $185 level. The next major resistance is near the $188 level. A successful close above the $188 resistance could set the pace for another major increase. The next key resistance is near $195. Any more gains might send the price toward the $200 level. Are Dips Supported in SOL? If SOL fails to rally above the $188 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $182 level. The first major support is near the $178 level and the trend line. The 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $166 swing low to the $188 high is also at $178, below which the price could test $175. If there is a close below the $175 support, the price could decline toward the $166 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $158, and $152. Major Resistance Levels – $165, $172, and $180.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has been reported to have asked exchanges to update their 19B-4 filings for Spot Ethereum ETFs on an accelerated basis. This sudden move, highlighted in a recent Coinbase report, could mean the SEC is gearing up to greenlight these ETF applications ahead of a critical deadline this Thursday. The …
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After the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent all signals of rejecting approval of spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the past month, the agency reversed its position. Notably, the US SEC commissioners, led by Gary Gensler, will vote on whether to approve or reject VanEck’s spot Ether ETFs on Thursday. On …
XRP price avoided a major downside break as ETH’s surges. The price is back above $0.5220 and eyeing a key upside break in the near term. XRP started a decent increase above the $0.5150 resistance zone. The price is now trading above $0.5250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $0.520 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could correct gains, but the bulls might remain active near the $0.5180 zone. XRP Price Recovers After a drop toward the $0.5065 support, XRP price started a recovery wave. Recently, Ethereum rallied over 20% and Bitcoin climbed above $70,000. It sparked decent bullish moves in XRP. The price climbed above the $0.5150 and $0.520 resistance level. There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $0.520 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair. The pair even broke the $0.5320 resistance and traded as high as $0.5386. The price is now correcting gains and might test the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $0.5064 swing low to the $0.5386 high. It is now trading above $0.5250 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. Immediate resistance is near the $0.5380 level. The first key resistance is near $0.5420. A close above the $0.5420 resistance zone could send the price higher. The next key resistance is near $0.5550. If the bulls push the price above the $0.5550 resistance level, there could be a fresh move toward the $0.5650 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.5720 resistance. Another Decline? If XRP fails to clear the $0.5380 resistance zone, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.5310 level. The next major support is at $0.5250. The main support is now near $0.5220 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward wave from the $0.5064 swing low to the $0.5386 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $0.5220 level, the price might accelerate lower. In the stated case, the price could drop and test the $0.5065 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now losing pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.5310 and $0.5220. Major Resistance Levels – $0.5380 and $0.5420.
The FBI claimed it found Incognito Market’s alleged owner, Rui-Siang Lin, by tracking crypto from the dark web drug market to a crypto exchange account allegedly in his name.
To increase the capabilities of its Layer 1 (L1) blockchain, the Sei Foundation has announced a governance proposal to upgrade Sei to Version 2. This proposed upgrade will reportedly introduce a “high-performance, parallelized” Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) to improve the network’s overall functionality. Sei Rolls Out Multi-Phase V2 Upgrade According to the announcement, the Sei V2 launch will be rolled out in three phases to minimize risk, set user expectations, and optimize network performance. “By rolling out Sei v2 in measured steps, Sei Contributors can ensure a stable and scalable network for everyone,” the foundation stated. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Sounds Warning Alarm For Potential 50-60% Crash In Chainlink Price, Here’s Why The first phase will focus on validating software upgrades and transitioning the existing Sei Pacific-1 mainnet to the new “v2” iteration. This will pave the way for deploying EVM-based contracts and infrastructure integrations on the Sei network. The announcement cautioned that “not everything will be functional at the start of this period. “For example, bridges will need time to deploy to Mainnet before the community can use them.” However, the foundation promised to provide an official announcement once the v2 network is deemed stable and critical infrastructure, such as RPCs, bridges, indexers, and multi-sigs, is ready for use. If the governance proposal is accepted, the Sei mainnet upgrade to Version 2 is scheduled for Monday, May 27th. Interestingly, the announcement of the Sei V2 upgrade has already sparked a surge in the blockchain’s native token, SEI, which has emerged as one of the biggest gainers in the market over the past 24 hours, with a price increase of 11%. All Eyes On All-Time High On Mainnet Upgrade Prospects The SEI token is trading at $0.5830, surpassing its previous resistance level of $0.560. This breakthrough aims to consolidate the token’s price above this mark, a key level for the token’s prospects of testing higher resistance walls and potentially reaching its all-time high (ATH) of $1.14, set on March 16. Furthermore, the token has recorded a trading volume of $95 million since the announcement, resulting in a substantial 150% increase compared to the figures recorded during the previous weekend, according to CoinGecko data. Despite these positive developments, it remains to be seen whether the governance proposal to upgrade the Sei blockchain to Version 2 will be approved. Related Reading: Dogwifhat (WIF) Surges 10.4% Amid Whale Frenzy, New ATH Coming Soon? In the event of a bullish outcome and the successful implementation of the V2 upgrade, the key resistance levels to watch on the upside are $0.592, $0.613, and $0.637. These levels could be potential targets for the token’s continued bullish momentum. Conversely, should the token experience a price correction, the $0.544 and $0.527 zones would be the levels to monitor for potential support and stabilization of the SEI price in the coming days. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
The digital assets platform soft-launched its controversial Ethereum custody service on May 17 and is targeting a full launch next month.
Lilian Nurieva, former Head of Networks at Russian crypto Investment fund Finiko, has been sentenced to three years for defrauding private investors and participating in an organized criminal group. The $55 million pyramidal scheme is considered the second-largest financial scam in Russia’s post-Soviet history by the Federal Foundation for the Protection of Investors and Shareholders […]
Ethereum price rallied over 20% amid rise in hopes of ETH ETF. ETH broke many hurdles and even broke the $3,500 resistance zone. Ethereum started a fresh surge and cleared the $3,500 resistance zone. The price is trading above $3,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a short-term rising channel forming with support at $3,640 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up unless there is a close below the $3,400 support. Ethereum Price Starts Fresh Uptrend Ethereum price formed a base and rallied above the $3,200 resistance zone. ETH ETF hopes increased with the recent SEC move. Trades took advantage of the recent move, resulting in a strong upward move above the $3,350 resistance zone. It outperformed Bitcoin and gained over 20%. There was a strong move above the $3,500 resistance zone. It traded to a new weekly high at $3,721 and is now consolidating gains above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,067 swing low to the $3,721 high. Ethereum is now trading above $3,600 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a short-term rising channel forming with support at $3,640 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. Immediate resistance is near the $3,700 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,720 level. An upside break above the $3,720 resistance might send the price higher. The next key resistance sits at $3,800, above which the price might gain traction and rise toward the $3,880 level. If there is a clear move above the $3,880 level, the price might rise and test the $3,950 resistance. Any more gains could send Ether toward the $4,000 resistance zone. Are Dips Attractive In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,720 resistance, it could start a downside correction. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,640 level and the channel zone. The next major support is near the $3,600 zone. A clear move below the $3,600 support might push the price toward $3,500. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,400 level in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is losing momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now correcting from the 85 zone. Major Support Level – $3,600 Major Resistance Level – $3,720
Bitcoin price gained over 8% and surged above $70,000. BTC is now consolidating gains and showing signs of more upsides in the near term. Bitcoin started a fresh increase above the $70,000 resistance zone. The price is trading above $79,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $70,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start another increase unless the bears push it below $68,800. Bitcoin Price Pumps 8% Bitcoin price formed a base above the $66,500 level. BTC started a fresh increase above the $68,000 resistance zone after Ethereum rallied above $3,200. There was a strong move above the $70,000 resistance zone. The price gained over 8% and even tested the $72,000 resistance zone. A new weekly high was formed at $71,896 and the price is now consolidating gains. The price is well above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $66,047 swing low to the $71,896 high. Bitcoin is also trading above $79,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. Besides, there is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $70,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The price is now facing resistance near the $71,850 level. The first major resistance could be $72,000. The next key resistance could be $72,500. A clear move above the $72,500 resistance might send the price higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $73,200 resistance. If the bulls remain in action, the price could rise toward the $74,400 resistance zone. Any more gains might send BTC toward the $75,000 barrier. Are Dips Limited In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to climb above the $72,000 resistance zone, it could start a downside correction. Immediate support on the downside is near the $70,500 level and the trend line. The first major support is $70,000. The main support is now forming near $68,850 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $66,047 swing low to the $71,896 high. Any more losses might send the price toward the $67,450 support zone in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 70 level. Major Support Levels – $70,500, followed by $70,000. Major Resistance Levels – $71,850, $72,000, and $72,500.
Here’s what futures market data could suggest about whether this latest Bitcoin recovery will be a dead-cat bounce or not. Bitcoin Futures Market Shows No Signs Of Overheating So Far As explained by an analyst in a CryptoQuant Quicktake post, the BTC funding rate has stabilized around a relatively low value recently. The “funding rate” […]
On-chain data shows the Litecoin whales have gone on a $230 million buying spree recently, which could bring bullish winds for the coin. Litecoin Whales Have Been Making Net Inflows To Their Wallets Recently According to data from the market intelligence platform IntoTheBlock, the Litecoin whales have received large net inflows in their addresses over the past month or so. The on-chain indicator relevant here is the “Large Holders Netflow,” which tracks the net amount of Bitcoin entering into or moving out of the combined wallets of investors owning at least 1% of the cryptocurrency’s circulating supply. Related Reading: Bitcoin “Profit-Taking Has Completed,” Top Analyst Reveals IntoTheBlock defines such “large holders” as the whale entities of the asset. Whales are generally considered to be influential beings on the network, owing to their ability to move large amounts on the network in a short span of time. When the Large Holders Netflow has a positive value, it means that these humongous investors are receiving a net amount of coins into their balance right now. Naturally, such buying can be bullish for the coin’s price. On the other hand, the negative indicator implies the whales are potentially participating in selling currently, which could have bearish consequences for the asset. Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Litecoin Large Holders Netflow over the past month: The value of the metric seems to have been positive in recent days | Source: IntoTheBlock on X As displayed in the above graph, the Litecoin Large Holders Netflow has mostly observed positive values inside this window, suggesting that the whales’ wallets have been receiving net deposits. According to the analytics firm, these large holders have accumulated 2,751,633 LTC in the last 30 days. At the current exchange rate of the asset, this stack is worth a whopping $230 million. As the chart also shows, the indicator spiked particularly strongly on the 10th of this month. During these net inflows alone, the whales bought 900,000 LTC, the highest daily amount since February, representing around one-third of the total accumulation in the past month. Related Reading: Chainlink Becomes Crypto Winner With 21% Rally: What’s Driving This? This buying spree from the large holders has come as the asset’s price has been consolidating around its lows following the mid-April crash. Thus, it would imply the whales believe the recent prices of Litecoin to have been worthy entry points into the coin. This could certainly be a bullish sign for the cryptocurrency, so it remains to be seen how the asset’s price will develop in the near future. The indicator may be worth monitoring, though, as its value turning negative could instead spell a bearish outcome for the coin. LTC Price Litecoin has continued to consolidate inside its range recently as its price is currently trading around $84. Looks like the price of the asset has been trading sideways over the last few weeks | Source: LTCUSD on TradingView Featured image from Kanchanara on Unsplash.com, IntoTheBlock.com, chart from TradingView.com
Ethereum price soared to a 2-month high at $3,700 today as analysts significantly boosted their expectation that a spot ETH ETF could be approved.
An unknown attacker exploited the blockchain gaming project Gala Games on May 20 for approximately $200 million, according to reports. Solidity developer 0xquit said the attacker minted 5 billion GALA tokens through an admin address, noting that an external hacker or rogue address owner could be responsible. 0xquit stated that the attacker can mint 12 […]
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If a 19b-4 spot Ether ETF filing be approved, analysts anticipate the SEC won’t immediately sign off on the S-1, which is required for the products to launch.
Amid anticipating the major post-Havling rally, Bitcoin (BTC) exchange reserves have hit an unprecedented low, falling below $2 million. This trend is particularly noteworthy as it signals an impending price for BTC. Thomas Fahrer, co-founder of Apollo, echoed this in his recent post on the social media platform X, noting that the dwindling BTC exchange […]
After enduring a significant 20% price correction earlier this month that saw Bitcoin fall below $56,400 and increased outflows from the Bitcoin ETF market, the world’s largest cryptocurrency has managed to stage a strong comeback. It has broken above the key $66,000 resistance level and turned it into a new support zone. BTC Bounces Back As Bitcoin ETF Inflows Soar The resurgence in Bitcoin’s price has been closely tied to a rekindling of inflows into the US spot Bitcoin ETF market. Data from Farside shows that spot Bitcoin ETFs saw their best inflow week in two months, with the US fund category collectively notching $948 million in positive net flows from May 13 to May 17. Interestingly, the majority of these inflows, approximately 89%, occurred in the last three trading days of the week, which industry analysts and researchers such as James Butterfill of CoinShares attribute to a shift in investor sentiment following the release of a lower-than-expected Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on Wednesday. Butterfill stated: The inflows were an immediate response to the lower-than-expected CPI report, highlighting our view that Bitcoin prices have recoupled to interest rate expectations. Related Reading: Cardano Founder Predicts Crypto As Election Game-Changer: Impact On Price Regionally, in terms of the overall Bitcoin market, the US-dominated inflows with $1,002 million, while Switzerland and Germany also saw small inflows of $27 million and $4.2 million, respectively. Notably, the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which has seen outflows of $16.6 billion since the launch of the first Bitcoin ETF in January, saw small inflows totaling $18 million. Beyond just spot Bitcoin ETFs, the digital asset investment product space experienced inflows for the second consecutive week, totaling $932 million, according to CoinShares. However, trading volumes remained relatively low at $10.5 billion, compared to the $40 billion seen in March. Bitcoin Poised For Further Gains? The renewed institutional interest in Bitcoin ETFs and the broader digital asset space has coincided with a strong price recovery for the leading cryptocurrency. Bitcoin’s ability to firmly hold the $66,250 support level, with over 530,000 BTC traded at this price, has given analysts confidence in the asset’s potential for further gains. According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, if the $66,000 support holds, Bitcoin could see strong potential for further gains in the coming days, demonstrating the bullish sentiment surrounding the largest cryptocurrency on the market. However, while Bitcoin has managed to bounce back above the crucial $66,000 level after the recent pullback, the leading cryptocurrency still faces a critical test as it attempts to break out of its established trading range. Related Reading: Crypto Analyst Sounds Warning Alarm For Potential 50-60% Crash In Chainlink Price, Here’s Why Crypto analyst Rekt Capital has pointed out that despite Bitcoin recording a bull flag breakout confirmation, the asset still needs to secure a daily close above $67,000 to continue its trend of higher highs and confirm the potential for further upside. The analyst further explains that Bitcoin has been oscillating between its low and high range between $60,000 and $70,000 for over two months, a natural consolidation process. As part of this, Rekt Capital believes that Bitcoin should be able to revisit the range high of $71,500 over time. At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $68,130, up a substantial 9% in the last week alone and over 8% in the last fourteen days. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com
Shiba Inu and Dogecoin continue to remain top choices for investors leading into the bull market. But the crashes from recent weeks have rocked not just their prices, but the market sentiment among them. As the sentiment for both of these meme coins fall, it could mean that it is time to get back into […]
A hacker exploited Gala Games' smart contract, minting 5 billion tokens worth $200 million, with part converted to Ethereum.
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The SEC has asked spot Ethereum ETF applicants to update their 19-b4 filings, leading to greater optimism around potential approvals, according to sources. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on May 20 that the SEC could reverse its expected stance and choose not to deny the pending applications. He cited ETF Store President Nate Geraci, […]
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Stephanie Murphy, Tim Ryan, and Pat Toomey — all former U.S. lawmakers — are on the council advising Coinbase on regulatory matters.
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Digital asset investment funds attracted $932 million in weekly inflows, according to CoinShares data.
The New York State Attorney General’s office has secured a $2 billion settlement with Genesis Global Capital, the bankrupt cryptocurrency lending platform. The settlement, approved by a federal bankruptcy judge, will establish a victims’ fund to compensate thousands of New Yorkers and other investors who lost money through Genesis’ platform. Genesis Ordered To Pay Up […]
U.S. authorities have arrested and charged a Taiwanese national with operating darknet drug bazaar Incognito Market, which he allegedly used to facilitate over $100 million in crypto-denominated sales of illegal narcotics including fentanyl.
Bitcoin (BTC) surged past the $70,000 mark on May 21, marking a significant milestone driven by a flood of investment into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and a broader market rally. Bitcoin’s price climbed to $70,325, a 6% increase over 24 hours, before settling at $68,700 as of press time, based on CryptoSlate data. Ethereum […]
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Someone minted 5 billion GALA tokens and then sold them on decentralized exchange Uniswap
ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas said they had increased their odds of the SEC approving a spot Ether exchange-traded fund from 25% to 75%.
Crypto analyst TechDev has provided insights into the Bitcoin (BTC) future trajectory. The analyst hinted that the flagship crypto was currently mirroring its price action in 2017 and could soon make a parabolic rise like it did back then. History Could Repeat Itself TechDev shared a chart on his X (formerly Twitter) platform with the caption, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” The chart showed that Bitcoin’s current price action was mirroring that of the 2017 bull run when it recorded a price gain of 1,200% on its way to a previous high of $20,000. Related Reading: This Crypto Trader Just Sold All His Bitcoin For Altcoins Like Cardano And XRP, Here’s Why Interestingly, just like in 2017, when Bitcoin’s price bottomed following the Bitfinex crash, the crypto token also looked to have bottomed in this market cycle when FTX, another crypto exchange, collapsed. Back then, Bitcoin consolidated for some time before enjoying a parabolic rally, which made it reach $20,000 in 2018. As TechDev suggested, history could repeat itself with Bitcoin consolidating ahead of a move that could send it to as high as $100,000. From the chart the crypto analyst shared, one could see that Bitcoin has consolidated longer in this market cycle than it did in 2017. However, crypto analyst Rekt Capital hinted that this longer period of consolidation was necessary. He mentioned that Bitcoin was accelerating by almost 200 days in this market cycle and added that consolidating for longer will help it resynchronize with previous bull cycles. This strategic consolidation is a reassuring sign of Bitcoin’s stability and potential for growth. Meanwhile, in a recent X post, he revealed that Bitcoin was already attempting to perform the “post Bull Flag breakout retest,” which could secure a trend continuation to the upside. In a subsequent X post, Rekt Capital shared a chart showing that a breakout from the $66,000 range could kickstart the continuation of Bitcoin’s bull run, which could well send its price above $100,000. “Optimal Targets” For Bitcoin In This Market Cycle Crypto analyst Mikybull Crypto mentioned in an X post that the optimal targets for Bitcoin in this bull run should be between $138,000 and $150,000. Interestingly, he made this statement while revealing that the crypto’s current price action is mirroring that of 2017. The crypto analyst’s prediction suggests that Bitcoin enjoying a 1,200% price gain (like in 2017) is unlikely. Related Reading: Cardano Whales Return To The Table, Increase Massive Holdings By 10% However, it is worth noting that other crypto analysts like PlanB have offered more bullish predictions for Bitcoin, which indicates that the flagship crypto could still see a 10x increase from its current price level. Specifically, PlanB predicted that Bitcoin could rise to as high as $1 million in 2025, which would be the market top for the crypto token. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading at around $67,000, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image created using Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com