Every chain is an island: crypto’s liquidity crisis

Opinion by: Jin Kwon, co-founder and chief strategy officer at Saga Crypto has come a long way in boosting transaction throughput. New layer 1s (L1s) and side networks offer faster, cheaper transactions than ever before. Yet, a core challenge has come into focus: liquidity fragmentation — the scattering of capital and users across an ever-growing maze of blockchains. Vitalik Buterin, in a recent blog post, highlighted how scaling successes have led to unforeseen coordination challenges. With so many chains and so much value splintered among them, participants face a daily…

UK firm buys $250M Bitcoin as analysts eye quiet Easter weekend

Whales and institutions are increasing their Bitcoin holdings ahead of Easter, as market analysts predict a weekend with less volatility after two weeks of heightened volatility driven by escalating global trade tensions. A wallet linked to London-based investment firm Abraxas Capital acquired 2,949 Bitcoin (BTC) worth more than $250 million during the four days leading up to April 19. In the latest transaction, the firm bought over $45 million worth of Bitcoin from Binance on April 18, according to crypto intelligence firm Lookonchain, citing Arkham Intelligence data. Source: Arkham Intelligence,…

Cardano Whales Offload 180 Million ADA In 5 Days – Smart Profit-Taking?

Reason to trust 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. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Cardano is now entering a critical phase after enduring weeks of massive selling pressure and heightened market uncertainty. While the broader crypto market remains fragile due to rising macroeconomic…

XRP to revisit its $1 ‘realized price’? These charts paint a bearish picture

XRP (XRP) has bounced nearly 30% after a four-month low of $1.61 amid rising tariff tensions. However, the rebound may be short-lived as technical patterns and on-chain signals now point to a deeper correction ahead. XRP cup-and-handle pattern hints at 40% drop XRP is forming a classic bearish reversal pattern that could see its price falling by at least 40% in the coming weeks. Dubbed inverse-cup-and-handle (IC&H), the pattern forms when the price rounds off in a curved descent (cup) followed by a brief consolidation phase (handle) — all atop…

Bitcoin to $1m? ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author predicts when

Financial author Robert Kiyosaki has predicted that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2035, while gold may hit $30,000 and silver $3,000 per ounce. “It will be the easiest money you ever made,” the “Rich Dad Poor Dad” author said. But Kiyosaki’s forecast comes amid warnings of what he expects will be “the biggest stock market crash in history.” In a recent tweet, the financial guru expressed concern about current economic indicators. This includes record-high credit card and U.S. government debt, rising unemployment, and troubled retirement accounts. “USA may be…

Bitcoin Price Watch: $85K Pivot Sets Stage for Weekend Fireworks

Bitcoin traded at $85,287 on Saturday, commanding a $1.69 trillion market capitalization while moving $10.68 billion across exchanges in 24 hours. During the session, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap roamed between $84,366 and $85,398, packing price tension into a narrow corridor that could ignite the next decisive break. Bitcoin On the 1‑hour chart, bitcoin‘s […] Original

Bitcoin can reach $138K in 3 months as macro odds see BTC price upside

Bitcoin (BTC) faces “unprecedented” US dollar correlation as new BTC price research gives a $75,000 floor. In one of his latest analyses on April 18, network economist Timothy Peterson calculated that BTC/USD may rise as high as $138,000 within the next three months. BTC price probabilities give bulls the upper hand Bitcoin is navigating highly unusual macroeconomic conditions as a result of the ongoing US trade war, but history still offers clues as to where BTC price action may head next. For Peterson, the US High Yield Index Effective Yield, currently…

Ripple Takes Asia By Storm With New XRP Product, Here Are The Recent Developments

Reason to trust 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. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Ripple is again breaking into the Asia market with a new XRP product, which would help drive institutional adoption. This move has been made in partnership with HashKey Capital,…

Bitcoin forms bullish pennant; Trump, Fed tensions worsen

Bitcoin may be on the cusp of a strong bullish breakout as President Donald Trump considers replacing Jerome Powell as current chair of the Federal Reserve, even though he does not have the authority to do so. Regardless, if the markets start pricing in lower future interest rates, it typically weakens the dollar and boosts demand for alternative assets like Bitcoin (BTC). So far, Powell has resisted raising interest rates. At last check Saturday, Bitcoin was trading at $85,232.30. Its price has remained between the support and resistance points at…

Best Altcoins to Buy as Long-Term $BTC Holders Continue to Remain in Profit Despite Recent Turbulence

Reason to trust 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. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin has remained sideways for the last couple of months, tossing between the $88K and $75K levels. It hasn’t made any significant moves to either side. New data from…