Month: April 2025

Stacks Asia joins Abu Dhabi Global Market to boost Bitcoin L2 growth

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The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation has become the first Bitcoin-based foundation to register within the Abu Dhabi Global Market.  The move aims to support the expansion of Bitcoin (BTC) layer-2 technology across the Middle East and Asia. The foundation will use ADGM’s Distributed Ledger Technology Foundations framework, which is recognized for its flexibility.  Kyle Ellicott, interim Executive Director of the Stacks Asia DLT Foundation, said the decision was based on ADGM’s support for blockchain innovation and alignment with the Stacks (STX) ecosystem’s goals. Stacks is a Bitcoin layer-2 platform that…

Bitcoin faces crucial resistance as bearish shark harmonic looms

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Bitcoin is approaching a pivotal high-timeframe resistance region where key structural, volume, and Fibonacci levels converge. A potential bearish Shark Harmonic is forming, and if confirmed, could lead to a sharp corrective move lower. Bulls must reclaim major resistance quickly to avoid a broader downturn. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at a critical high-timeframe resistance area where multiple technical confluences are coming into play. The current setup features a structural resistance zone backed by volume profile resistance and Fibonacci retracement levels. A bearish Shark Harmonic pattern is emerging that could heavily…

BNB Chain price among ‘most resilient’ altcoins of the bull market — Here’s why

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What to know: Altcoins have lagged Bitcoin year-to-date, but BNB price shows relative resilience, trading only 10% lower than the previous cycle’s all-time high. BNB Chain shows a robust activity, consistently ranking third in daily transactions, active addresses, and TVL, while leading in the number of DApps. The blockchain’s weakest point is its revenue, which still lags compared to competitors. Altcoin price action has been underwhelming for much of the 2023-2026 cycle, pushing many crypto traders to focus primarily on Bitcoin. However, with moderate optimism returning to the markets, a…

PEPE Rising Trendline Holds Firm: A Reliable Launchpad For Price Rally

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UniChartz recently pointed out on X that PEPE is respecting a rising trendline with remarkable consistency, highlighting strong underlying bullish strength. Multiple clean touches along the trendline show that buyers are firmly in control, stepping in at key moments to defend support levels. This pattern of repeated validation is a powerful technical signal, often seen in sustainable uptrends. The firm hold above the trendline suggests that market sentiment remains positive, with bulls maintaining momentum even during minor pullbacks. UniChartz emphasized that as long as PEPE continues to honor this rising…

Bots against humanity — The battle for blockchain supremacy

Opinion by: Steven Smith, head of protocol and applied research, Tools for Humanity Blockchains were designed as systems of trust that are transparent, decentralized and accessible. The age of AI has, however, introduced significant new challenges. Nearly half of all internet traffic is generated by bots, with up to 80% of blockchain transactions now automated and AI agents accounting for most onchain activity.  While some bots serve legitimate and helpful purposes, others — like those used for airdrop farming and fake account creation — clog networks, drive up fees, and…

Best Altcoins to Buy as Strategy Turns Bitcoin Into a Premium Asset

Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) currently owns an astounding 538,200 Bitcoin after it added a massive 379,800 $BTC in just the last six months. On average, the company has been acquiring 2,087 $BTC per day – a rate that far exceeds the…

Coinbase Planning to Introduce a Bitcoin Yield Fund for Institutional

Key Notes Coinbase will launch a Bitcoin Yield Fund for institutional investors outside the US on May 1. The fund will offer an annual net return of 4% to 8%. Assets will remain in cold storage with third-party custody integrations to minimize risk. Coinbase, one of the largest crypto exchanges, is preparing to launch a Bitcoin Yield Fund on May 1, offering institutional investors outside the United States exposure to BTC. According to Coinbase, the Bitcoin Yield Fund is expected to deliver an annual net return of 4% to 8%…

Bitcoin to reach $120k in Q2, $200k by end of 2025: Standard Chartered 

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Standard Chartered’s Geoffrey Kendrick is doubling down on a bullish outlook for Bitcoin, forecasting the cryptocurrency will hit $120,000 in the second quarter of 2025 before rising toward $200,000 by the end of the year. In a note published April 28, Kendrick cited strategic asset reallocation away from U.S. assets, strong Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation by “whales,” and increasing ETF inflows into Bitcoin as key factors supporting the rally. According to Kendrick, the U.S. Treasury term premium, which historically correlates closely with Bitcoin price movements, has reached a 12-year high.  This…

Saylor Calls Bitcoin a ‘Historic Entry Point,’ Predicts It ‘Will Rip Forward With a Vengeance’ 

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In a recent interview, Strategy’s Michael Saylor characterized the present moment as a pivotal entry point for bitcoin, contending that many of the earlier risks tied to the asset have largely been eliminated. Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Is the Only Asset the U.S. Would Refuse to Sell On Monday, Strategy—the firm previously recognized as Microstrategy—announced it […] Original