A7A5's evolution highlights stablecoins' potential as geopolitical tools, challenging traditional banking and dollar dominance in global trade.
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Over the past few weeks, Bitcoin has struggled to break above the $82,000 price resistance and now trades near $78,000. While the integrity of either of these zones carries significant yet different implications for the flagship cryptocurrency’s growth, a crypto research and education group has revealed that several factors indicate a growing fragility in the market. Leveraged Risks On The Rise As ETF Outflows Surge In a recent Quicktake post on CryptoQuant, XWIN Research Japan delved into multiple on-chain signals that collectively flashed a signal of uncertainty for the Bitcoin market. The crypto research group began by citing Axel Adler Jr.’s Estimated Leverage Ratio (ELR). For context, the ELR measures the amount of leverage traders are using in the Bitcoin futures market by comparing open interest to the amount of BTC held on exchanges. In the Quicktake post, the education group highlighted that the ELR had surged toward 14.9% — a sign that traders are increasingly borrowing capital to maintain their bullish exposures. Related Reading: Why Bitcoin Price Could Be Forming A Consolidation Structure Around $80,000 XWIN Research Japan noted that although high leverage can boost prices in the near-term, “healthy bull markets are usually driven by spot demand.” According to the analytics firm, current conditions only increase the Bitcoin market’s vulnerability to sudden liquidation events. Notably, there have been significant surges in both Open Interest and Funding Rates, reflecting an overwhelming presence of long positions. XWIN Research Japan pointed out that this could be a dangerous scenario, as “long positions are now increasingly exposed to downside volatility” following Bitcoin’s recent move to $82,000, also driven by sell-side liquidity. Interestingly, all of these are ongoing, as US-based institutions seem to be on a hiatus (as reflected in a prolonged negative reading of the Coinbase Premium). More shockingly, US Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw almost $1 billion in capital outflows over the past week, according to XWIN Research Japan. To further paint a clear picture of the market situation, XWIN Research cited the lingering backdrop of worsening macroeconomic conditions. The crypto research group highlighted that the US 10-year Treasury yield has surged to near 4.6%, while the 30-year yield jumped above 5%. — both of which reveal that the markets currently lean towards the “higher for longer” rates. Liquidity Still On The Sidelines: Research Group Despite these conditions, XWIN Research emphasized that the market remains definitely bearish. According to the group, Bitcoin Long-term Holders hold more than 15 million BTC, with more than 316,000 BTC entering the market over the past month. Furthermore, XWIN Research highlighted a concurrently growing liquidity pool on Binance (the world’s leading crypto exchange by trading volume), as reflected in its stablecoin inflows. Ultimately, the research institute highlighted the $78K–$79K range, which overlaps with the STH Realized Price. If this key level fails, XWIN Research expects bearish pressure to immediately rise. On the other hand, ETF flow stability should give Bitcoin some bullish thrust as the Coinbase Premium recovers. As of this writing, Bitcoin is worth about $78,194, recording a daily loss by 1.2%. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bottom Zone Now Lies Around $59,000 Based On This On-Chain Metric Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
A7A5, the Russia-linked stablecoin built to move money around banking restrictions, says faster trade settlement, yield and regional crypto infrastructure could keep it relevant even if geopolitical tensions ease.
Societe Generale plans to bring SG-FORGE's EUR CoinVertible and USD CoinVertible to Canton Network as part of a push into collateral, repo financing, and settlement. The May 13 move puts the French bank's stablecoin effort closer to the operating layer of institutional markets. SG-FORGE has already issued regulated CoinVertible tokens, and CryptoSlate has covered the […]
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The G-7's focus on global imbalances highlights growing tensions in international trade, potentially influencing market stability and investment strategies.
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The increased crypto asset seizures highlight Brazil's intensified efforts to combat digital financial crimes, impacting market compliance dynamics.
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A prolonged strike at Samsung could disrupt global semiconductor supply chains, impacting tech industries and escalating hardware costs.
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The potential Samsung strike highlights the critical balance between labor rights and economic stability, impacting global tech supply chains.
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The escalation of drone attacks on Moscow could destabilize global energy markets and heighten geopolitical tensions, impacting international relations.
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DayOne's dual IPO strategy could enhance its global market presence, leveraging diverse capital sources and mitigating geopolitical risks.
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Increased IDF operations in Lebanon could hinder peace efforts, heightening regional instability and complicating future diplomatic resolutions.
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Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor said that continuing to use the “never sell” Bitcoin mantra could ultimately undermine the very asset his company is built around.
The disparity in crypto holdings between administrations may influence regulatory approaches, impacting investor confidence and market dynamics.
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The crackdown on illegal Bitcoin mining in Thailand highlights the urgent need for enhanced regulatory measures to protect energy resources and infrastructure.
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The significant crypto holdings among Trump officials may influence regulatory decisions, potentially shaping the future of digital assets.
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The surge in Gulf freight rates highlights the strategic vulnerability of global trade routes amid geopolitical tensions, prompting logistical shifts.
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Rising energy costs due to geopolitical tensions strain low-income households, influence inflation, and impact monetary policy and markets.
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Starmer's potential resignation could destabilize Labour, prompting further cabinet exits and reshaping UK political dynamics.
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Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting global oil supply and prompting military responses.
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The CLARITY Act's survival highlights the fragile nature of bipartisan cooperation and signals potential shifts in crypto regulation dynamics.
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The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is reshaping global energy markets, increasing coal demand and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities.
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Ethereum pressure mounts as the ETHBTC pair breaks down from a key descending triangle structure. The weakening performance against Bitcoin suggests that bearish momentum may still be dominating the market, leaving Ethereum vulnerable to deeper pullbacks unless bulls quickly reclaim critical resistance levels. ETHBTC Trendline Rejection Keeps Pressure On Ethereum Crypto analyst Ardi recently pointed out that Ethereum continues to face weakness against Bitcoin as ETHBTC keeps rejecting a major descending trendline. Repeated rejections from this structure increase the likelihood of Ethereum printing fresh cycle lows against the US dollar if broader market conditions weaken further. Related Reading: Ethereum Network Registers Strongest Profit Realization In Weeks — What This Means Meanwhile, ETHBTC is starting to break down from its descending triangle support, signaling growing bearish pressure on the pair. The analyst also noted that Ethereum is currently trading lower than it was when BTC was hovering around the $60,000 region, highlighting the extent of ETH’s relative underperformance in recent months. Based on the current structure, Ardi believes that if the crypto market experiences another broad decline, Ethereum could fall to new lows before Bitcoin even revisits the $60,000 level. Ethereum is currently holding above the cycle low it established against Bitcoin in April last year, which represents the macro higher low on the chart. As long as that support continues to hold, Ardi believes ETH still has the potential to establish a broader higher-low structure and prepare for a possible reset as the next market cycle approaches. Ethereum Pullback Remains Corrective Despite Short-Term Pressure According to More Crypto Online, Ethereum short-term bearish pressure is still active, while the recent decline still appears to be corrective rather than the start of a stronger impulsive selloff. While the broader market structure remains fragile, the analysts noted that there is still no confirmed evidence suggesting a major long-term top has fully formed. Related Reading: Ethereum Is Not Dead: Why Market Experts Are Still Predicting A Rise Above $10,000 The expert explained that Ethereum could still attempt another upward move as long as price action remains above the lower boundary of its current channel and continues holding within the active support zone. Immediate support levels are located around $2,187 and $2,122. A successful bullish breakout above the $2,318 resistance area could open the path toward the $2,646 region. However, More Crypto Online warned that the outlook may become significantly bearish if Ethereum breaks decisively below the lower channel support. Such a move would increase the probability that a larger market top is already in place and could shift attention back toward the February lows. For now, the structure still points to a corrective pullback rather than a confirmed trend reversal. Key support levels remain at $2,187, $2,122, and $2,037, while resistance stands at $2,318 and $2,646. Until sellers produce a stronger breakdown, Ethereum’s larger recovery structure technically remains alive despite the ongoing weakness. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
The lapse in the US waiver on Russian oil sanctions could tighten global oil supply, potentially elevating inflation and delaying rate cuts.
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India's semiconductor ambitions gain momentum, potentially reshaping global supply chains and fostering technological self-reliance.
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The latest shareholder letter from DeFi Development Corp., a Nasdaq-listed Solana treasury company, shows that its fully converted SOL per share has grown 108% over the past year, rising from 0.0322 on May 13, 2025, to 0.0670 on May 13, 2026. The growth is notable because it came during a difficult period for Solana’s price action, particularly in the first quarter of 2026, where the SOL price has been struggling with bearish momentum. Related Reading: XRP Records Biggest Spike In Network Usage In 2 Months Solana Treasury Growth Shows A New Source Of Demand According to a May shareholder letter from DeFi Development Corp., a Solana treasury company, the company has more than doubled its fully converted SOL per share into 108%. The 108% growth highlighted by DeFi Development Corp. is based on SOL per share, a metric the company uses to measure how much Solana backs each fully converted share. The company reported 2,294,576 SOL and SOL equivalents as of May 13, 2026, with approximately 34.2 million fully converted shares outstanding. Interestingly, its fully converted SPS rose 1% from March 30 to May 13 and 108% from the same date last year to 0.0670 as of May 13, 2026. DeFi Development Corp. is not simply buying SOL and waiting for price appreciation. The company said more than 25% of its treasury is deployed onchain, while its validator operations generate about 7.5% yield compared to roughly 3.9% from staking SOL through Coinbase. The shareholder letter also estimated that this spread represents about $7.6 million in annualized incremental yield on its current treasury. What This 108% Growth Means For Solana Price This 108% growth in DeFi Development Corp.’s fully converted SOL per share shows that Solana is beginning to attract the same kind of corporate treasury conviction similar to Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin has had companies such as Strategy, Metaplanet, and MARA Holdings building balance sheet strategies around BTC. Ethereum has also developed its own treasury category, with companies like BitMine Immersion Technologies. DeFi Development Corp.’s strategy is built around accumulating SOL, staking it, deploying part of it across Solana DeFi, and using capital markets only when it can increase SOL exposure per share. This means SOL is attracting a category of demand that is more structured than normal spot-market buying. Interestingly, DeFi Development Corp. is one of a few other companies that hold SOL as their primary corporate reserve asset. Other companies like Forward Industries, Inc. and Upexi Inc. also have millions of SOL tokens on their balance sheets. Related Reading: Is Zcash The Next Bitcoin? Investors Rush Into The Privacy Coin Narrative This has real price implications for Solana, as this creates a different kind of demand base. Treasury companies like those mentioned above are long-term holders. Retail demand can disappear quickly, but corporate treasury demand is more structured and usually tied to long-term conviction. Featured image from Bunq, chart from TradingView
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India's stock market may face reduced passive inflows and investment as AI hardware demand boosts Taiwan and Korea, impacting global rankings.
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Ethena's USDe surge on Solana highlights potential risks of network concentration and collateral strategy, impacting DeFi stability and investor confidence.
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Iran's Strait of Hormuz plan may escalate regional tensions, impacting global oil markets and reducing prospects for Israel-Iran peace.
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Qualcomm's data center expansion could diversify its revenue streams, challenging established players and reshaping the AI inference market.
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