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Is This Crypto Surge Sustainable? 3 Hard Truths No One Wants to Hear

Is This Crypto Surge Sustainable? 3 Hard Truths No One Wants to Hear

Okay, let's talk crypto. You’re reading the headlines, you’re reading the tweets, you’re listening to the breathless “experts” on television telling you about all these huge, huge gains. Bitcoin above $82,500, Ethereum breaking through $4,150… Altcoins like Cardano and Solana are blasting off and even AI tokens are going bananas....

Bitcoin's Future: Expert Price Predictions & Market Analysis

Bitcoin's Future: Expert Price Predictions & Market Analysis

Bitcoin’s history has been anything but smooth. From its little-known origins, all the way to its current status as a worldwide sensation, it hasn’t failed to pique the interest of bullish investors and wary skeptics. BlockchainShock.com provides some of the most cutting edge market sentiment analysis and technical breakdowns available....

5 Reasons This Bitcoin Surge Is Different (And What Happens Next)

5 Reasons This Bitcoin Surge Is Different (And What Happens Next)

Bitcoin’s returned above $87,000 as of late Sunday night, April 20th, 2025. We’ve introduced pumps in the past, so why should you pay attention to this one? Here’s why I believe it’s different, and what I’m keeping a close eye on indicatively.Institutional Money Is Actually HereThis is not 2017’s FOMO...

5 Cryptos Primed for Profit: Short-Term Gains in 2024/25?

5 Cryptos Primed for Profit: Short-Term Gains in 2024/25?

Introduction to CryptocurrencyThe cryptocurrency landscape is constantly evolving, offering many opportunities for the most savvy investors looking to make a quick return. Navigating this landscape requires a keen awareness of retail market trends and technology. You need to understand the world uses of different cryptocurrencies. BlockchainShock are seeking to provide...

Bitcoin's Q1 2025 Crypto Reign: Safe Haven or Market Signal?

Bitcoin's Q1 2025 Crypto Reign: Safe Haven or Market Signal?

The first quarter of 2025 was an exhilarating time for the crypto ecosystem. Bitcoin’s breathtaking and historic performance sparked holy wars between bullish and bearish analysts, critics and supporters. While Bitcoin demonstrated resilience relative to some traditional assets, its own internal struggles and market dominance raise critical questions about the...

Ethereum's 35% Surge? The Data Says 'Maybe,' But Here's Why It's Risky

Ethereum's 35% Surge? The Data Says 'Maybe,' But Here's Why It's Risky

Okay, let's talk Ethereum. You've seen the headlines: "Ethereum Poised for 35% Surge!" And maybe you're thinking about jumping in. But before you go diving headfirst into your GIS, let’s pump the brakes. That potential 35% jump to $2,140? It's possible, sure. But hidden in that data is the subconscious...

Is This Bitcoin Rally Real? The Data Says Proceed With Extreme Caution

Is This Bitcoin Rally Real? The Data Says Proceed With Extreme Caution

You're seeing green, everyone's yelling about Bitcoin hitting $90,000, and the Google Trends search for "Bitcoin technical analysis" is probably through the roof. FOMO is a hell of a drug, and in crypto, it’s especially potent. Before you go and remortgage your home in anticipation, let’s pump the brakes a...

Bitcoin's Boom Signals Altcoin Mania? 5 Risks No One's Talking About

Bitcoin's Boom Signals Altcoin Mania? 5 Risks No One's Talking About

Bitcoin’s been on a shitcoin market euphoric tear, and as is usually the case, when it does so means the altcoin season whispers begin. Everyone’s thrilled at the prospect of new and big wins, replicating much of the enthusiasm that we witnessed in 2021. But hold on there a minute,...

5 Reasons Atkins' SEC Could Unleash Bitcoin's Next Bull Run

Since then, Paul Atkins has taken the reins at the SEC, which represents a dramatically different leadership as well. If successful, this change would be a tectonic shift for Bitcoin’s future. Forget the typical bureaucratic relabeling – this is an actual paradigm shift in thinking. He is a pro-crypto advocate....

Bitcoin's Rise, Ethereum's Fall Africa's Crypto Game Changer?

Bitcoin’s blasting off like a SpaceX rocket, Ethereum sputtering on the launchpad. And when we look out, we see the headlines, the charts, the breathless pronouncements of a new bull run. But wait before you envision Lambos lining the streets in front of mud huts, let’s discuss what all this...

Bitcoin to $92K? Why Southeast Asia's Gen Z is Already There

Western analysts are salivating over Bitcoin possibly reaching $92,000. Okay, fine. Let’s be honest, that’s a whole lot of yesterday’s news in Southeast Asia. We understand that Wall Street is attuned to charting lines and price targets, and the like. In contrast, Gen Z in Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam...

Bitcoin's $90K Surge: Africa's Crypto Revolution is Just Beginning

$90,000 Bitcoin? So what? That’s probably your first thought. Another number, another headline. Allow me to say, this is not another price point. For Africa, a jump to $90K-$92K would be a tectonic shift kind of deal. Perhaps this new record will ignite the new financial revolution that has been...

Bitcoin to $90K? Decoding the Breakout & What it Means Now

Bitcoin (BTC) price has recently made powerful bullish momentum. This has left many individual investors scrambling to figure out whether it’s going to shoot up to $90,000 in the near future. This article unpacks the technical analysis behind TCX’s potential rally. That includes an overview of major support and resistance...

Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Fails Africa 3 Ways It Hurts Fintech

The hype was real. When Trump first indicated a pro-crypto position (most notably with the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan that sent Bitcoin’s value skyrocketing). The reality? That’s a huge disappointment, particularly to Africa’s rapidly growing fintech market. In the process, the often-forgotten continent is again, er, forgotten. We were sold...

Trump's Bitcoin Blunder: Southeast Asia's Crypto Dreams Crushed?

Southeast Asia was buzzing. You could feel it. The busy streets of Jakarta are clamorous with activity. In stark contrast, Singapore’s tech scene is abuzz with the latest wave of hopeful optimism. Bitcoin. This initiative is not only about profit. We seek financial inclusion to unshackle from the longstanding gatekeepers...

Trump's Bitcoin Reserve: Epic Fail or Strategic Pause?

The crypto space, as we all know, is a highly speculative environment driven by sentiment. Recent events involving Donald Trump’s plan to adopt a Bitcoin reserve give us a vivid example of this phenomenon. That first announcement sent a shockwave of excitement and speculation across the country. The grizzly details...