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Institutional Bitcoin buying may soon price out retail β€” LONGITUDE panel

Retail investors are running out of time to accumulate Bitcoin as institutional adoption accelerates, according to Sergej Kunz, co-founder of exchange aggregator 1inch. Bitcoin (BTC) is evolving into an alternative reserve currency, propelling institutional demand and potentially pricing out retail investors, Kunz said during Cointelegraph's LONGITUDE event in Dubai."Every retail user should be thinking about getting...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Strategy Raising Another $21B to Buy Bitcoin, Posts Large Q1 Loss on BTC Price Decline

The company boosted its BTC Yield target to 25% from 15% and its BTC $ Gain Target to $15 billion from $10 billion.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Myriad Moves: Predictions on Strategy's Bitcoin, Fed Rate Cuts, Pope Conclave and More

Follow what's happening on Myriad Markets' most popular prediction markets, from Strategy’s Bitcoin buys to rate cuts and beyond.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Two Prime drops Ethereum, labeling it a memecoin amid waning institutional interest

Algorithmic trading firm Two Prime formally dropped its exposure to Ethereum (ETH), stating that ETH now trades as a memecoin rather than a predictable asset. According to CEO Alexander Blume, the firm will now exclusively manage and lend against Bitcoin (BTC). He added that the firm believes that Bitcoin is the only digital asset that […] The post Two Prime drops Ethereum, labeling it a memecoin amid waning...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Bitcoin Rises as β€˜Magnificent 7’ Earnings Fuel Risk-Taking

The original cryptocurrency turned higher after Meta and Microsoft notched better-than-expected earnings results.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Bitcoin trader says BTC’s cycle top in $125K to $150K range if certain conditions are met

Key takeaways:Bitcoin could reach $150,000 by August or September of this year if BTC breaks above the parabolic slope pattern. Bitcoin (BTC) price jumped to new quarterly highs at $96,700 on May 1, a day after the US GDP contracted -0.3% for the first time since Q2 2022. Amid heightened economic concerns, the probability of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut rose to 62.8% for the June 18 Federal Reserve meeting. Over...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Gold Continues Correcting and That Might Be Good for Bitcoin

The two assets have had inverse-correlated ETF flows on four different days in the last week.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

SEC Ditches PayPal's PYUSD Probe, Removing Key Regulatory Hurdle for Its Stablecoin

The SEC subpoenaed PayPal in late 2023 over its dollar-backed stablecoin.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Crypto to accelerate AI adoption β€” LONGITUDE panel

Cryptocurrency can accelerate artificial intelligence adoption by helping AI startups onboard users, according to Polygon's co-founder Sandeep Nailwal. β€œYou can use crypto incentives and disincentives to onboard users to onboard the ecosystem players,” Nailwal said during a panel discussion at the LONGITUDE by Cointelegraph event. He added that projects with effective onchain incentive structures might even β€œbuild a...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Bitcoin market clears speculative froth as on-chain indicators stabilize

A structural reset is underway across Bitcoin’s (BTC) on-chain metrics, with several key indicators returning to historical equilibrium levels, signaling a broad flush of speculative excess. A recent Glassnode report noted that the adjustment is evident in metrics such as the MVRV ratio, SOPR, and the Sell-Side Risk Ratio, which now point to reduced investor […] The post Bitcoin market clears speculative froth as...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Dao5 Closes $222 Million Funding Round to Shape Institutional Interest in Crypto

The crypto investment firm's latest raise brings its assets under management to roughly $550 million.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Tether CEO defends decision to skip MiCA registration for USDT

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of stablecoin issuer Tether, addressed criticism over the company's decision not to seek registration under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, arguing that the regulations were risky for stablecoins.Speaking to Cointelegraph at the Token2049 conference in Dubai, Ardoino reiterated that Tether had no plans to apply for its US dollar-pegged stablecoin USDt β€” the largest by...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Tether boosts US Treasury holdings by $3B amid YoY profit drop

Tether increased its exposure to US Treasuries by more than $3 billion between quarters while posting a steep year-over-year decline in quarterly profits. According to its latest attestation report published on April 30, Tether’s combined holdings of US Treasury bills, reverse repurchase agreements, and money market funds with Treasury exposure reached approximately $120 billion by […] The post Tether boosts US...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

CIA Deputy Director Calls Bitcoin β€˜Another Tool’ in Fight Against China

Michael Ellis thinks Bitcoin and crypto is here to stay, calling the wider adoption of the crypto β€œa great trend.”

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Strategy Stock Nears 2025 High as Bitcoin Inches Closer to $100K

The Nasdaq-listed Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, is on the rise ahead of reporting earningsβ€”just as Bitcoin's price jumps.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Tether Reports Q1 Profit Above $1 Billion, Down From 2024 Amid Bitcoin Yield Decline

Stablecoin giant Tether says it now holds nearly $120 billion worth of direct and indirect exposure to U.S. Treasuries.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Litecoin Surges 7% as SEC Likely to Approve Spot ETF with 90% Odds: Analyst

Bullish reversal pattern forms as LTC reclaims critical $86 level amid increasing institutional interest.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Market Report, Fartcoin Leads Memes, Axiom Breaks out

Market Report, Fartcoin Leads Memes, Axiom Breaks out - FOMO HOUR EP348 FOMO HOUR brings you the biggest daily news, updates and events from inside and outside of the crypto and macro spheres! Join hosts Farokh, Mando and Tyler as they cover some of the biggest topics at present with some of the biggest names in the ecosystem. Streaming live 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 10:00 AM EST to 11:00 AM EST on YouTube and...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Solana Surges 8% Despite Global Macro Tensions. Can It Hit $155 in Short-Term?

Despite broader market uncertainty, SOL demonstrates remarkable resilience by climbing from April lows to establish new support levels above $150.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Movement Plunges to All-Time Low After Coinbase Says It Will Delist Ethereum L2 Token

The MOVE token suddenly dropped 14% on Wednesday following word from Coinbase that it will suspend the Movement token for trading.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Movement Token Slumps 14% as Coinbase Suspends Trading

Movement's MOVE token is now in "limit-only mode" on the trading platform.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Coinbase suspends trading for MOVE token

Crypto exchange Coinbase has announced it will suspend trading of the Movement Network token (MOVE), the native cryptocurrency of the Movement layer-2 blockchain protocol, developed by Movement Labs, effective May 15.The decision was shared in a May 1 X post, with Coinbase citing the token’s failure to meet its listing standards. The price of the MOVE token also declined by approximately 14.5% in the last 24 hours....

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

ATOM Surges More Than 4% With Broader Market as Cosmos Ecosystem Attracts Institutions

Cosmos-based projects gain institutional attention with BlackRock CEO highlighting tokenization revolution

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoin Tops $97K, Strategy Hits 2025 High Ahead of Earnings Amid Capital Raise Speculation

Both bitcoin and the Nasdaq are above their levels just prior to President Trump's early April tariff announcements.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

U.S. Congressman Pitches Crypto ATMs for Federal Government Buildings

Texas Republican Lance Gooden suggested to the agency that runs office space that installing ATMs will help align the government with Trump's crypto push.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoin’s dominance fuels crypto market climb to $3 trillion

The global crypto market has climbed past the $3 trillion mark, driven by renewed investor interest sparked by US policy developments under President Donald Trump. CoinMarketCap data shows that the total value of digital assets surpassed $3 trillion in early trading on May 1. Although this represents a significant rebound for the market, it still […] The post Bitcoin’s dominance fuels crypto market climb to $3 trillion...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CryptoSlate favicon CryptoSlate

Sui Price Pops 9% as 21Shares Seeks SEC Approval for ETF

Unlike its European counterpart, 21Shares’ Sui ETF would not offer staking rewards in the U.S.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

What Are Coin Mixers and How Do They Work?

Coin mixers like Tornado Cash have faced sanctions for aiding money laundering, but advocates argue they have legitimate use cases.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

Crypto Investment Firm Dao5 Raises $222M Fund to Back Institutional Blockchain Adoption

The firm's dao5 fund is set to become a decentralized autonomous organization later this year.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Federal crypto legislation could come with a β€˜New York State of Mind’

Love it or leave it, New York State has been a force in crypto regulation.Ten years ago, the state created the United States’ first comprehensive regulatory framework for firms dealing in cryptocurrencies, including key consumer protection, anti-money laundering compliance and cybersecurity guidelines.In September 2015, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued its first BitLicense to Circle Internet...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

'MapleStory N' Avalanche Crypto Game Launching This Month

The first Web3 edition of the long-running MapleStory role-playing game franchise is set to launch on Avalanche on May 15.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Decrypt favicon Decrypt

SOL, XRP and DOGE Spot ETFs Likely to Be Approved by SEC in Coming Months, Analysts Say

Action could come as soon as July 2, when the SEC will be required to make a final decision on a number of altcoin ETF proposals.

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk

Bitcoin bulls prep $97K resistance showdown as gold dips 8% from highs

Bitcoin (BTC) gained 3% on May 1 as a new month saw shorts struggle to keep price pinned.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin pressures shorts after 3% daily gainsData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD reaching $96,955 on Bitstamp, its highest since Feb. 22.Increasingly close to six figures, Bitcoin rose with US stocks at the Wall Street open as Microsoft gained 10%...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

The case for enterprise-grade custody solutions

Opinion by: Vikash Singh, Principal Investor at StillmarkThe Bybit hack resulted in the largest loss of funds to cyber hackers by a cryptocurrency exchange in history. It served as a wake-up call for those complacent about the state of security threats in the digital assets space. Everyone must learn the lesson from this heist β€” enterprise-grade custody solutions require tech to be accompanied by transparency.Unlike...

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: Cointelegraph favicon Cointelegraph

Crypto for Advisors: Global Elections and Crypto

The U.S election shined a spotlight on crypto, with promises to clarify regulations β€” will we see similar developments in other countries and jurisdictions?

Published on: May 01, 2025 | Source: CoinDesk favicon CoinDesk