Bitcoin begins the week near $80,100, with crypto markets facing an unusually dense calendar of macro, policy and institutional-positioning catalysts. The immediate question is whether Washington and geopolitics add fresh support to risk assets or reinforce the dollar, oil and rates pressure that has kept broader crypto liquidity selective. #1 Fed Transition Risk Moves To The Senate The first event is the Senate’s May 11 vote tied to Kevin Warsh’s Federal Reserve nomination. Importantly, this is not simply a final vote to make Warsh Fed Chair. The Senate schedule shows…
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Bitcoin Traders Prepare for New Local Highs as $80,000 Holds
Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week in fighting form as $80,000 support survives a volatile weekly close. Key points: Bitcoin preserves the potential for upside continuation as one trader pencils in $85,000 for the coming days. Consolidation is also a popular prediction as BTC/USD surfs CME futures gaps and grabs liquidity. The US-Iran war continues to provide snap market turbulence across crypto and risk assets. Buyer commitment to BTC leads analysis to forecast a longer-term uptrend. Two Bitcoin price metrics are about to deliver their first “golden cross” in nearly…
Ethereum Analyst Sets $24,000 Full Parabolic Target, Here’s The Roadmap
A crypto analyst has just predicted multiple bullish price targets for Ethereum (ETH), but expecting a major dip to critical support levels first before a sharp rally toward $6,000. From there, he outlines a roadmap to much higher targets, with $24,000 set as the ultimate parabolic zone. The analyst has based his bullish projections on the likelihood that Ethereum can break out of a crucial multi-year channel and advance with strong momentum. Analyst Forecasts Ethereum Price Target Of $1,700 To $6,000 Celal Kucuker, a crypto analyst on X, presented a…
Capital B Raises $17.8M to Fuel More Bitcoin Buys
France-listed Bitcoin treasury company Capital B raised 15.2 million euros ($17.8 million) from strategic investors including Blockstream CEO Adam Back and Paris-based asset manager TOBAM as it seeks to expand its BTC treasury. The new capital was raised through a private placement of shares, with four share subscription warrants attached to each share at a fixed price of $0.78, the company said Monday. The company said the proceeds, together with ongoing operations, could allow it to acquire another 182 Bitcoin, potentially lifting its total holdings to 3,125 BTC. If all…
XRP Bulls Drive Token Above $90B Market Cap as Bitcoin Retakes $82,000
Key Takeaways XRP topped $1.50 on May 10 as bitcoin reclaimed $82,000 during a crypto market rally. Sosovalue reported $34.21M in XRP ETF inflows, lifting XRP market cap above $92.6B. Ripple, Mastercard, and J.P. Morgan-backed XRPL treasury tests as analysts eye a $3.60 setup. ETF Inflows and Exchange Withdrawals Boost XRP Momentum On May 10, XRP breached the $1.50 mark for the first time in nearly two months amid a rare weekend cryptocurrency market rally that also saw bitcoin briefly reclaim $82,000. According to Bitstamp data, XRP nearly touched $1.51,…
Bitcoin leads $858M crypto fund inflows as CLARITY Act hopes grow: CoinShares
Digital asset investment products recorded $857.9 million in inflows last week, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly fund flows report. Summary Crypto investment products saw $857.9 million in inflows, marking their sixth straight positive week. Bitcoin led demand with $706.1 million, while Ethereum, Solana, and XRP also attracted capital. Short-Bitcoin funds posted their largest outflow this year as bearish positioning eased across crypto products. The figure marked the sixth straight week of positive flows and the largest weekly total since April 24. Total assets under management rose to $160 billion. CoinShares…
Crypto.com Secures UAE License for Government Crypto Payments
Crypto.com has received a Stored Value Facilities license from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates, allowing residents to pay Dubai government fees using cryptocurrencies via its platform, the company said Monday. The company says the license allows users to fund payments in digital assets while settlements are made in UAE dirhams or in dirham-backed stablecoins approved by the central bank under the SVF framework. The approval allows Crypto.com to activate its partnership with Dubai’s Department of Finance, giving the exchange access to provide digital asset payment services for…
Bitcoin Risks 30% Drop as Multi-Month Resistance Caps BTC Price Again
Bitcoin (BTC) has climbed roughly 40% from its February lows, bringing the price back to a critical resistance zone that could determine whether the bear market continues or finally ends. Key takeaways: Bitcoin fell 2.25% to around $80,500 after failing once again to break above its 200-day EMA resistance. Previous rejections from the same technical level triggered Bitcoin declines of 25% and 36%. Bitcoin bulls must decisively break key trend line As of Monday, BTC/USD was down 2.25% near $80,500, erasing its overnight gains as buyers once again failed to…
Raoul Pal Says a Bitcoin Supercycle Is More Likely Than Ever in 2026
Key Takeaways Raoul Pal sees rising supercycle odds driven by debt monetization and the largest capex boom in history. Bitcoin’s 90% correlation with global M2 suggests significant upside if liquidity expands as Pal expects. Pal’s price target of $450,000 per BTC hinges on central banks injecting liquidity by end of 2026. What Is Driving Pal’s Supercycle Thesis? Raoul Pal, the founder of Real Vision and one of the most closely followed macro voices in crypto, posted on X Sunday that he sees a “rising probability” that markets are entering a…
Capital B raises $17.8 million to expand bitcoin treasury holdings
Capital B has raised €15.2 million ($17.8 million) from institutional investors, including Blockstream CEO Adam Back and French asset manager TOBAM. Summary Capital B raised €15.2 million from institutional investors including Adam Back and TOBAM. Company estimates show the latest funding could increase its bitcoin holdings to 3,125 BTC. Warrant exercises linked to the private placement could unlock another €99.1 million in capital. According to Capital B’s May 11 press release, the company issued 23 million shares with attached warrants at €0.66 per ABSA through a private placement reserved for…