Author: James Wilson
As global markets absorbed Middle East shocks, BTC climbed above $107,000 this week, outperforming equities, bonds, and commodities. Altcoins, meanwhile, struggled to catch a bid. According to a Binance Research report on June 27, Bitcoin (BTC) weathered a volatile weekend spurred by Middle East tensions, briefly dipping below $98,000 before surging past $107,000 and outperforming traditional markets. While the S&P 500 and gold saw muted reactions, BTC’s swift recovery reinforced its status as the go-to asset during uncertainty. Ethereum (ETH), meanwhile, lagged with a steeper 17% drop and weaker rebound, underscoring its relative fragility in crisis moments. Bitcoin’s resilience meets…
As XRP struggles to hold the $2.20 level and blue-chip tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum trade flat, several lesser-known altcoins are stealing the spotlight with explosive gains. Meme coin Hosico Cat (HOSICO) is up nearly 44% in 24 hours, buoyed by a $2.2 million Solana giveaway campaign. Meanwhile, Everscale (EVER) spiked on the back of a high-profile conference and ecosystem upgrades, and Shentu (CTK) soared despite a lack of clear catalysts. The rally among these altcoins suggests traders are chasing momentum and community-driven projects while waiting for a breakout in larger-cap assets. Hosico Cat Hosico Cat has surged 43.7% in…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Insider predicts 5000% surge for hidden crypto gem, potentially outpacing AVAX and Chainlink in 2025. According to a prominent market insider, a little-known cryptocurrency is predicted to soar by an astonishing 5000%. This potential breakout could leave established tokens like AVAX and Chainlink trailing behind. The article delves into which coin is poised for this massive surge and explores the factors that could drive such remarkable growth. XYZVerse is breaking the memecoin mold: Will this be the next 50x…
Bitcoin traders eye a re-test of resistance at $108,000, a daily candlestick close above this level could drive a potential breakout past the all-time high at $111,980. BTC should hold steady above $108,000 to end the ongoing consolidation. Institutional capital flows and relatively high correlation with BTC is likely to catalyze gains in top altcoins. Source link
Pudgy Penguins token has rebounded in the past few days after crossing a crucial resistance level and as its NFT sales rose. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) price rose to a high of $0.01450 on Saturday, June 28, its highest level since May 23. It has jumped by 52% from its lowest point last week and 232% above its lowest point this year. PENGU token jumped as third-party data showed that Pudgy Penguins’ non-fungible token sales bounced back in the past seven days. Data compiled by CryptoSlam revealed that these sales jumped by 38% to $1.5 million. There were 68 transactions, up…
Dogecoin is trading within a tight volume-defined range between support at $0.15 and resistance at $0.23. With volume still below average, a confirmed breakout requires stronger buyer engagement. Following a corrective move from recent highs, Dogecoin (DOGE) has stabilized within a key trading range. Price action is now compressing between the value area low, which aligns with high timeframe support at $0.15—and overhead resistance at the point of control. This structure suggests DOGE may be forming a bottoming base that could fuel the next leg higher. Key technical points Strong Support at $0.15: Value area low aligns with HTF support…
How did Metaplanet turn a struggling hotel firm into Asia’s fastest-growing Bitcoin proxy, and is a 7,500% stock surge a sign of strength or euphoria? Metaplanet Inc. (MTPLF), a Japan-listed firm, has officially surpassed Tesla in corporate Bitcoin (BTC) holdings following its latest purchase of 1,234 BTC. In a disclosure filed on Jun. 25, the company stated that it acquired the bitcoins for approximately 19.3 billion yen, or around $133 million, paying an average price of about 15.6 million yen, roughly $107,900, per BTC. With this latest purchase, Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings have reached 12,345 BTC, placing it ahead of…
Sonic, the decentralized finance blockchain, has joined forces with Web3 platform Kaito in a move that will see users who drive the conversation around the Sonic token and ecosystem rewarded in the Sonic Season 2 airdrop. Kaito’s ecosystem rewards its community for high-quality engagement around the Web3 platform on X. Yaps in the decentralized finance ecosystem, tracked by Kaito’s AI-powered dashboard, also form part of the activity that users earn from on the platform. In an announcement, Sonic Labs said this effort by “Yappers” will also see its community earn points for engagement around the Sonic (S) token. With the…
Phrases like “Bitcoin is the hurdle rate” and “Bitcoin is the new hurdle rate” frequently re-occur in the Bitcoin communities, often without a context. In short, this motto means that Bitcoin is the best benchmark for investment: avoid investing in anything that yields lower returns than Bitcoin. Let’s delve deeper into the meaning of this phrase and explore what this credo challenges and why some find it controversial. What is the hurdle rate? The hurdle rate indicates the minimum return that makes an investment or a project viable. The hurdle rate is used while deciding whether to start a business…
Bolivian small businesses are increasingly starting to accept crypto as payment amid the ongoing financial crisis. Small businesses in Bolivia are increasingly embracing crypto as trust in the official currency deteriorates. According to a report by Reuters, restaurants, beauty salons, and a range of small businesses are beginning to accept crypto payments. Amid this rising crypto adoption, transactions are up 530% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to Bolivia’s central bank, crypto transactions rose from $46.5 million to $294 million over the course of the year. The surge in crypto usage comes…