Solana's surge in perps volume signals increased DeFi activity but also hints at potential market volatility and competitive shifts in the crypto space.
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The embargo exacerbates global energy instability, heightening geopolitical tensions and market volatility, impacting oil-dependent nations.
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The GUARD Act's identity verification could stifle innovation, limit access to digital tools, and create lasting surveillance infrastructure.
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The attack highlights the critical need for enhanced security measures in software supply chains to protect digital asset infrastructures.
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eBay's rejection highlights skepticism about GameStop's financial capacity, impacting future takeover bids and shareholder strategies.
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OpenAI's strategic shift into enterprise AI integration challenges India's IT sector, potentially reshaping global tech service dynamics.
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A potential ECB rate hike in June could pressure euro-area bonds and make traditional assets more appealing than cryptocurrencies.
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A crypto analyst has set multiple bullish price targets for Dogecoin (DOGE), predicting a strong, sustainable rally to the highly anticipated $1 milestone. The analyst has shared technical chart patterns to back his optimistic forecast. However, he still believes that a critical catalyst is needed to propel Dogecoin to these higher levels. His analysis shows how the DOGE price will climb to each target until it crosses $1. Dogecoin Rally To $1 Contingent On Elon Musk As Catalyst Crypto analyst Celal Kucuker has laid out seven bullish price targets for Dogecoin on X, with his outlook depending significantly on billionaire investor Elon Musk serving as a key catalyst for a major rally. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Set To Hit $5 Amid New Influx From Smart Money? Kucuker’s confidence in Musk as a driver is based on past incidents between Dogecoin and the Tesla CEO. Musk has a well-known track record of moving the meme coin’s price with little more than a tweet or public endorsement. From referring to DOGE as “the people’s crypto” to changing his X profile to Dogecoin-related images, Musk’s past interactions with the meme coin have triggered some of its most explosive price surges. At the same time, Kucuker anchors his projections in what he describes as a “very clean chart,” which traces a descending channel that has been guiding Dogecoin’s price action since its peak earlier in 2025. Within this channel, DOGE has been moving in a consistent zigzag pattern, grinding sideways while hitting the channel’s upper and lower boundaries. The channel reveals a consistent, recurring pattern in Dogecoin’s price. Each time the meme coin has risen to touch the upper boundary of the descending channel, it has formed a local high before pulling back. The first touch led to a local top of around $0.517, and the second produced a lower high of roughly $0.315. Based on this recurring trend, Kucuker believes that Dogecoin is preparing to touch this upper boundary a third time, potentially leading to a lower high at $0.204. Once that happens, the analyst expects a pullback toward $0.09. At this bottom point, Dogecoin is likely forming a strong base for its next upward move. Kucuker predicts that once this potential rally begins, Dogecoin’s price will officially break free from its multi-year descending channel and begin its ascent toward its ultimate top around $1.61. However, before reaching that target, the analyst noted that Dogecoin will have to cross several resistance and support levels. He marked them at $0.50, $0.12, $0.30, $0.08, $0.20, $0.010, and finally $1.60. Each of these levels represents critical checkpoints where price could rise sharply toward or reverse its advance before the next leg up begins. Analyst Reveals Best Time To Buy DOGE Before A $12 Run Market expert Mikybullcrypto has shared the ideal time for investors and traders to reenter the Dogecoin market. According to the analyst, the best time to build positions in the meme coin is around the $0.10, where DOGE is currently trading Related Reading: Dogecoin Has Entered The Zone That Led To The 2021 26,000% Surge And The Target Is Above $2 The reason the analyst has marked this area as a key buy zone is because he believes that a strong bullish rally to $12 is imminent. His chart shows an ascending trend that has been forming since 2014, with trendlines pointing toward upper targets between $0.5 and $50 for Dogecoin. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
A DeFi advocacy group has warned about a list of proposed amendments to the long-awaited crypto market structure bill that threaten the sector’s developers and hinder innovation in the US. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally At Risk: This Critical Resistance Could End BTC’s Bullish Run CLARITY Act Amendments Could Harm The DeFi Sector On Wednesday, the DeFi Education Fund (DEF) shared a list of 16 “anti-DeFi amendments” to the Senate Banking Committee’s crypto market structure bill, known as the CLARITY Act, ahead of its highly anticipated Thursday markup session. In an X post, the advocacy group warned that some of the recent amendments submitted for consideration could harm DeFi technology, users, and developers if they are implemented in the final text of the legislation. These amendments came from Democratic Senators Catherine Cortez Masto, Andy Kim, Chris Van Hollen, Elizabeth Warren, and Jack Reed, who collectively targeted core DeFi protections in the bill. Some of the most notable “anti-DeFi” proposals include amendments by Senators Cortez Masto and Reed targeting the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act (BRCA), which exempts non-controlling developers and providers from federal money transfer requirements. According to DEF’s assessment of the text, Cortez Masto’s amendments “re-write the BRCA to turn it from a shield to a sword against developers,” and “strike protections for non-controlling developers” in Sections 301 and 302. Meanwhile, Reed’s amendments reportedly include a “direct attack on Van Loon – 5th Circuit federal court decision by subjecting smart contracts to sanctions ‘without regard to whether such contracts operate autonomously, can be modified, or are owned.’” In addition, he proposed eliminating the BRCS from the CLARITY Act. Other related amendments also target DeFi front ends, tokenization provisions, and expand BSA/AML obligations for developers and digital asset businesses. DEF Urges Community Action The DeFi Advocacy group called for action against the potential changes, urging X users to contact Senators’ offices to oppose them. However, it noted that Thursday’s markup will not consider every amendment. This gives the community a timely opportunity to press Senators to dismiss the proposals that would affect the industry. Responding to DEF’s post, Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Semenov also slammed the Senators for targeting the DeFi sector, affirming that they “are trying to push last-minute amendments into Clarity Act that would defeat its entire purpose” and urging community members to act. Moreover, Justin Slaughter, VP of Regulatory Affairs at Paradigm, highlighted DEF’s “anti-DeFi” list, affirming that they are “basically the key amendments to watch,” alongside those affecting stablecoin rewards, the use of digital assets for tax payments, the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) crypto guidelines and rules, and DeFi ability to operate. Related Reading: Crypto Funds Extend Six-Week Streak With $858M Inflows On CLARITY Act Progress It’s worth noting that Senators submitted over 100 amendments to the CLARITY Act’s text ahead of the markup vote, with roughly 40 of them coming from anti-crypto Senator Elizabeth Warren. As journalist Eleanor Terret reported on X, one of these proposals would prevent the Federal Reserve from issuing master accounts to crypto firms, resulting in heavy criticism from the crypto community and White House Crypto Advisor Patrick Witt. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The strong correlation between BETZ and Bitcoin highlights the interconnectedness of risk-on assets, impacting investment strategies and market predictions.
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The bond market's shift highlights the fragility of monetary policy assumptions amid volatile energy prices, impacting global financial stability.
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Ondo's rapid growth in tokenized stocks signals a shift towards blockchain in traditional finance, highlighting evolving market dynamics.
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This innovation could reshape Japan's investment landscape, offering new opportunities while introducing unique risks tied to land-use rights.
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XRP is holding above $1.45 as the market enters a pivotal week shaped by Thursday’s Senate Banking Committee vote on the CLARITY Act — legislation that carries direct implications for XRP’s regulatory standing and the broader framework governing digital assets in the United States. The price is constructive, and an Arab Chain analysis tracking Binance order flow has added a layer of structural context to the current setup that the price level alone cannot provide. Related Reading: XRP Breaks $1.46 Despite $434M In Futures Selling – Discover What Comes Next The analysis examines the 30-day correlation between XRP’s price and its Cumulative Volume Delta — a measure of whether price movements are being supported by genuine buying activity or driven by thinner, more speculative forces. Over the past several days, that correlation coefficient rose to approximately 0.58, its highest recent reading and a level that reflects a meaningful improvement in the relationship between price and order flow. When the correlation reaches this territory, it typically indicates that the price advances occurring are being backed by real buy orders rather than simply the absence of sellers in a low-liquidity environment. For XRP holders watching the $1.45 level ahead of Thursday, that reading matters. A price holding key support with genuine buy order support beneath it is a structurally different condition than a price holding simply because no one is actively selling. The Arab Chain data suggests the former — but a more recent development in the flow data introduces a complication that changes the forward picture. The Buyers Came Back. Now They Are Fading The Arab Chain analysis adds the development that prevents the correlation improvement from being read as an unconditional positive. After the 30-day price-CVD correlation reached 0.58, the indicator began declining again as the CVD itself turned negative, registering approximately -10.9 million despite XRP’s price remaining relatively stable above $1.44. Sell orders have gradually outweighed buy orders without triggering a corresponding price decline. That gap between flow and price is the structural tension the analysis identifies. In a normally functioning market, the CVD turning negative while price holds stable describes one of two conditions: either genuine demand is absorbing the selling pressure and preventing the price from reflecting it, or the price is simply lagging a flow deterioration that has not yet fully expressed itself in the charts. The distinction between those two interpretations determines everything about the forward outlook. Related Reading: 21Shares Is Launching A Hyperliquid ETF: Here Is What Investors Need To Know Historically, when the price-CVD correlation weakens from an improving trend, the most common outcomes are either slower upward momentum or a period of short-term volatility before the correlation reasserts. The forward signal traders are watching is specific. A rebound in the correlation coefficient alongside a recovery in CVD would confirm that the buyer return was genuine and sustainable. Continued weakness in both metrics while price stability erodes would confirm the alternative — that the selling pressure building beneath the surface is preparing to express itself in price. Thursday’s CLARITY Act vote adds a macro catalyst that could accelerate whichever resolution the flow data is already pointing toward. XRP Holds Critical Support As Buyers Defend The $1.45 Region XRP is trading near $1.46 after extending the gradual recovery structure that has been building since the February capitulation event pushed the price briefly below $1.20. The chart shows a market that remains technically fragile in the broader context but increasingly stable in the short term, with buyers continuing to defend the $1.35–$1.45 range despite repeated tests during the last two months. One of the most important developments is XRP’s ability to hold above the 200-day moving average, currently near the $1.42 region. Price has repeatedly interacted with that level throughout April and May, and the fact that buyers continue absorbing selling pressure around it suggests the area is functioning as a genuine support zone rather than a temporary bounce level. Related Reading: Altcoin CEX Volume Ratio Hasn’t Looked Like This Since The 2021 Bull Run: Capital Rotation Or Bear Market Rally? At the same time, XRP remains below the declining 100-day and 200-day long-term moving averages overhead, which continue to define the broader bearish structure that began after the rejection from the January highs above $2.20. The 100-day moving average near $1.70 now represents the first major resistance level bulls need to reclaim to confirm a stronger trend reversal. Volume has also remained relatively subdued compared to the panic-driven activity seen during February. That decline suggests aggressive selling pressure has weakened significantly, but it also indicates that strong speculative momentum has not fully returned yet. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
A potential BOJ rate hike could disrupt global liquidity, impacting risk assets like crypto, especially if the Fed's stance remains unchanged.
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OpenAI's move towards independence could reshape cloud dynamics, fostering competition and potentially altering AI market power structures.
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AI-assisted hacking could significantly increase the frequency and scale of cyberattacks, challenging current cybersecurity defenses.
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Hungary's euro adoption plan could enhance EU relations, boost economic stability, and align crypto regulations, but execution remains challenging.
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Melania Trump confirmed to attend the Trump-Xi summit in China. Attendance market at 99.1% YES.
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XRP continues to show resilience above the crucial $1.38 support level despite recent corrective weakness. While momentum remains modest, the ongoing structure still suggests the pullback may be part of a broader bullish setup rather than the start of a deeper decline. As long as buyers defend this key zone, the possibility of another leg higher remains firmly on the table. XRP Holds Above $1.38 As Corrective Pullback Unfolds According to a recent analysis by More Crypto Online, XRP remains within a broader range-bound structure. The pullback observed since the May 10 high is currently interpreted as a corrective three-wave decline rather than a definitive trend reversal. This suggests that the recent downward pressure may be a temporary consolidation phase within the larger market cycle. Related Reading: XRP Pulls Back, But TD Sequential Flashes Buy Signal A critical component of this outlook is the defense of the key swing low situated around $1.38. More Crypto Online emphasizes that as long as this specific floor remains intact, the technical structure allows for another move higher, potentially within a diagonal pattern. Despite the possibility of an upward move, the analyst notes that current upside momentum remains relatively weak. The recent price advance bears a striking resemblance to the corrective three-wave move that followed the April 5 low. Technicians are closely monitoring the internal B-wave support zone, which lies between $1.40 and $1.42. More Crypto Online points out that this region is traditionally difficult to trade, as B-waves often fail to respect Fibonacci levels with precision. However, the internal 100% extension target near $1.41 has already been reached, which frequently serves as an ideal completion point for a corrective three-wave decline. Ultimately, the market must now prove whether it can find a firm footing within this support region to trigger the next rally phase. More Crypto Online concludes that the prevailing wave count remains valid only as long as the $1.38 level is successfully defended. Binance Spot CVD Stability Hints At Quiet XRP Accumulation Crypto analyst Xaif Crypto highlights that XRP is currently exhibiting a significant divergence as Binance spot Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) remains resilient despite the price hovering near local lows. This stability during a prolonged downtrend suggests that selling pressure is being met with firm underlying demand. Related Reading: XRP Momentum Fades As Bulls Fail To Hold Breakout Zone While a price drop of this duration usually triggers a sharp decline in spot volume delta, the current steady metrics suggest quiet institutional accumulation is occurring behind the scenes. Xaif Crypto highlights that a similar divergence previously served as a definitive precursor to a sharp market reversal. Given this historical precedent, the current stability in spot volume suggests that XRP may be nearing the conclusion of its consolidation phase and preparing for a trend shift. Featured image from Freepik, chart from Tradingview.com
Institutional preference for Solana ETFs with staking highlights a shift towards regulated crypto investments, potentially boosting Solana's market position.
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The collapse highlights the risks of unauthorized tokenization, underscoring the need for regulatory clarity and investor caution in crypto markets.
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The first Hyperliquid (HYPE) ETF debut in the US on Tuesday drew attention quickly after the fund reportedly logged more than $1 million in inflows on day one. However, trading conditions changed fast. On Wednesday, HYPE’s price fell about 4%, sliding to roughly $38 as the broader crypto market stayed under pressure throughout the week and extended the downturn. Failed Attempts At $45 Despite the near-term weakness, one analyst believes the altcoin still has a clear path to substantially higher levels once the current market cycle improves. In a Wednesday post on social media site X (formerly Twitter), market analyst McKenna argued that HYPE’s recent movement resembles a local top on the altcoin’s daily chart. Related Reading: First Hyperliquid ETF Launch: Day One Volume Hits $1.8M–Key Details According to the analysis, HYPE has tried twice to break above the closest resistance level around $45, and failed both times. McKenna pointed to what he described as a “large range” forming between roughly $35 and $50, suggesting the token may remain trapped in that band for a while as traders accumulate again. The broader weakness in the Hyperliquid token could be linked to the continuing bear-market narrative. With Bitcoin (BTC) not showing a convincing breakout from current levels, the bear thesis is still playing out. Two Views On Hyperliquid Looking further ahead, McKenna’s outlook is significantly more optimistic on a fundamentals-based horizon. He said he expects HYPE to eventually push into “three digits” before summer 2027. If Hyperliquid were to hit $100 in the coming year, that would be an increase of over 163% from current trading levels and almost double HYPE’s current price record from the previous year’s bull run, when the cryptocurrency reached about $59. Related Reading: Coinbase CEO Unpacks The Crypto Bill’s Biggest Promise For The US Financial System Still, the near-term picture may be even more challenging. Another analyst, Umair Orakzai, warned on X that the chart signals are turning increasingly bearish. Orakzai said the trendline has “broken,” and that the appearance of large candles indicates the trend is no longer intact—adding that “panic” may be starting to spread. He suggested that the “real panic” could begin if HYPE falls below $38.8. For the moment, Hyperliquid investors should focus on $35 as the next major support level. If that floor gives way, levels not seen since March—around $29—could follow. Featured image created with OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
The proposed AI tax highlights the vulnerability of markets to policy shifts, underscoring the delicate balance between innovation and regulation.
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OpenAI's shift to Cerebras hardware could redefine AI compute paradigms, enhancing real-time coding and impacting blockchain development.
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Union opposition to crypto legislation highlights potential risks to retirement security, influencing future regulatory approaches and market stability.
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XRP investment products witnessed a notable spike in inflows last week. CoinShares data shows that XRP products attracted $39.6 million last week, a 1,220% jump from the modest $3 million recorded in the previous week. The move came as digital asset investment products posted their sixth straight week of inflows, bringing in $857.9 million across the market. The broader tone was helped by improving sentiment around the CLARITY Act, especially after lawmakers reached a compromise on stablecoin yield rules. Spot XRP Inflows Jump 1,220% CoinShares’ latest weekly flow data shows XRP-based exchange-traded products received $39.6 million in inflows last week, compared to only about $3 million in the prior week. That is a 1,220% increase in seven days and brings XRP’s year-to-date flow to $191 million. XRP’s assets under management also climbed to about $2.56 billion, placing it among the strongest non-Bitcoin crypto investment products in the latest report. Related Reading: Pundit Says XRP At $1,000 Is Nothing Big, The Real Value Is Much Higher Bitcoin still dominated the market with $706.1 million in weekly inflows, while Ethereum recorded $77.1 million and Solana brought in $47.6 million. However, those numbers mostly reflect the larger size of their markets. XRP’s move is much more notable because it shows a sudden change in allocation behavior. Investors who had only been adding small amounts to XRP products in previous weeks stepped in with much larger sizes, pushing XRP ahead of most altcoin products outside of Ethereum and Solana. Interestingly, the regional flow data shows that the United States was the main pipeline of last week’s rebound. US-based products recorded $776.6 million in inflows, a 1,530% recovery from the previous week’s $47.5 million inflows. Germany followed with $50.6 million, Switzerland added $21.1 million, and the Netherlands recorded $5 million. XRP’s Growing Institutional Infrastructure The inflows into XRP-based products came during a period of wider inflow into crypto products. However, there were a few significant developments last week that helped contribute to a positive institutional narrative around XRP and Ripple’s entire ecosystem. Related Reading: XRP History Is About To Repeat Itself And Price Could Rally 1,008% To Cross $10 Most notably, Ripple announced the successful completion of a pilot tokenized US Treasury settlement on the XRP Ledger with JPMorgan, Mastercard, and Ondo Finance, processing the redemption in under five seconds. This event, which is part of the rapid growth in tokenized real-world assets, was enough to increase bullish sentiment surrounding the Ripple and XRP ecosystems. The pattern of institutional demand is also becoming more durable. April had already been the strongest monthly inflow period of 2026 for US-listed XRP ETF products, and last week’s surge suggests that momentum has carried into the new month. The CLARITY Act is also one of the biggest reasons behind the sudden improvement in fund flows across the entire market. The United States Senate Banking Committee has unveiled the draft text of the CLARITY Act, and a vote is scheduled to be held on May 14. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Armstrong said the bill is "closer than ever" to advancing in the US Congress after months of negotiations between the crypto industry and banks.
The Iran conflict's strain on energy markets underscores the urgency for global energy diplomacy and a shift towards renewable resources.
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The rejection highlights escalating US-China tech tensions, potentially spurring interest in decentralized AI and impacting global cybersecurity dynamics.
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