Bitcoin is still trading above $60,000, but there are questions as to whether that area has already become the macro bottom for this correction or whether another crash could still drag the price back into that zone. Technical analysis using Bitcoin’s weekly RSI, prior cycle support, and the 21-week and 50-week EMA trend presents the bullish side of that trend, but bears can still argue that confirmation has not arrived until Bitcoin breaks above the weekly EMA structure. Bitcoin Might Have Bottomed Already The strongest argument that Bitcoin may have already…
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Japan’s Ruling Party Pushes Crypto ETFs, Yen-Denominated Stablecoins
A group of lawmakers within Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are seeking reforms to the country’s cryptocurrency taxation system, as well as support for initiatives for the development and adoption of yen-denominated stablecoins. According to a Monday Nada News report, the LDP’s Parliamentary Association for the Promotion of Blockchain delivered recommendations to Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, including provisions on stablecoins, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and applications for blockchain technology. The document proposes doubling the leverage cap for retail cryptocurrency derivatives trading and establishing a framework for…
Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Reshapes Debate Around BTC Treasury Companies
Shares of Michael Saylor’s Strategy fell Monday after the company disclosed its first Bitcoin sale since adopting a “never sell” philosophy, prompting fresh scrutiny of the corporate Bitcoin treasury model. Nasdaq-traded MSTR stock was down more than 6.5% to start off the week before paring back some of that decline by early afternoon on Monday. Although short-term price action rarely determines broader trends, Strategy’s sale of 32 Bitcoin (BTC) last week challenged the long-held perception that the company would only accumulate BTC and never liquidate its holdings, according to digital…
Bitcoin Outlook Hinges On A Handful Of Critical Price Zones
Bitcoin is approaching a pivotal moment, with several key support and resistance levels set to determine its next major move. While bulls are fighting to maintain critical price zones and preserve the broader recovery structure, bears continue to pressure the market from above. Bitcoin Struggles Below $78,080 As Bears Retain Control Analyst Kamile Uray notes that Bitcoin’s recent recovery attempt was feeble, with the price remaining trapped below the critical $78,080 threshold. Until the market secures a decisive 4-hour close above this level, the structural outlook remains vulnerable, and the…
Pundit Shares Why Most People Will Miss The XRP Run
A crypto analyst has shared the reason he believes many people will miss the XRP bull run. Despite the recent poor performance in XRP’s price action, the analyst has shown strong confidence in the cryptocurrency’s ability not only to bounce back to the upside but also to reach significantly higher price levels that could match its global settlement goals. In an X post on May 31, crypto market expert BarriC boldly stated that a significant number of investors are likely to miss the highly anticipated XRP bull rally once it…
Will it Push Ether’s Price Lower?
An early Ether (ETH) investor sold their ETH holdings over the past week as the price headed toward $2,000, sparking fears of further losses. However, onchain data tells a different story as traders speculate where ETH/USD might bottom. Key takeaways: An early Ethereum whale sold $136 million in ETH, adding pressure as Ether trades below the $2,000 level. Onchain data shows no evidence that older ETH investors are selling en masse. Analysts warn the ETH price could fall further toward the $1,500 support. Ethereum OG whale sells $136 million ETH…
Hyperliquid’s HYPE Breakout Puts $100 Price Target in Play
Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, has rallied more than 30% in five days to a record high near $74, with a bullish chart breakout now pointing to a potential move above $100. HYPE/USD daily chart. Source: TradingView Key takeaways: HYPE has broken out of a bull pennant pattern, putting its measured upside target near $105. Hyperliquid has become the second-largest blockchain by app revenue on a 30-day rolling basis. HYPE bull pennant hints at rally toward $105 Hyperliquid’s rally may have further room to run after HYPE broke out of a…
The Over 500 Institutions With XRP IDs
A directory in Ripple’s Payments documentation has drawn attention from XRP supporters after a user highlighted that it contains more than 500 financial institution identifiers across multiple regions. While these IDs are mainly used for routing payments and operational processes, the size of the directory has renewed interest in Ripple’s global payments network and the potential role XRP could play within it. Ripple’s Expanding Banking Network At the center of the discussion is Ripple’s Payments documentation, which contains extensive bank-ID directories used within its payment ecosystem. The directory includes financial…
Kelp DAO Recovery Hopes Fade as Hacker Launders About $220 Million
The hacker behind the $293 million Kelp DAO exploit has laundered nearly all of the unfrozen stolen funds, or about $220 million, in just six weeks, according to Arkham data and onchain analysts. The Kelp DAO hacker-tagged wallet appears to have laundered nearly all the stolen funds, with just $1.7 million remaining traceable in the wallet, according to blockchain data provider Arkham. The malicious actor drained 116,500 Kelp DAO restaked ETH (rsETH) on April 18, pushing the total amount stolen from crypto hacks to $630 million for April. The funds…
Strategy Trims Bitcoin Holdings With $2.5 Million Sale
[Update 1:57 P.M. UTC, June 1 — Updates third paragraph with share price decline in Monday morning trading.] Strategy sold 32 BTC last week, its first reported Bitcoin sale since a 2022 tax-loss transaction, as the company moved to fund preferred stock distributions. Strategy sold 32 Bitcoin (BTC) for $2.5 million at an average price of $77,135 per BTC, reducing its holdings from 843,738 BTC to 843,706 BTC, according to a Monday 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The company’s MSTR Nasdaq-traded shares fell more than 6%…