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Ethereum's 4% Jump: The Calm Before the Regulatory Storm?

Ethereum's 4% Jump: The Calm Before the Regulatory Storm?

That 4% jump in Ethereum's price yesterday? Of course, it’s encouraging to see ETH back over the $1,625 mark again. But let’s not kid ourselves, are we actually celebrating, or are we just whistling past the graveyard. Because while everyone's eyes are glued to those short-term price movements, a much...

Whale Bets Big on ETH: Is This the Start of a New Rally?

Whale Bets Big on ETH: Is This the Start of a New Rally?

Ethereum (ETH) has been in the spotlight recently due to the signs of a new bullish trend, attracting more interest from the retail and institutional investors. After many months of continued decline, ETH was able to close out the week at $1,629.36, a 2.03% move up. This uptick, combined with...

Bitcoin Eyes $137,000 Target as Key Resistance Nears

Bitcoin Eyes $137,000 Target as Key Resistance Nears

Since surging past $85,000, bitcoin appears to have continued building bullish momentum, breaking above the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA). Analysts are still watching $90,000 closely. This important level is the 200-day EMA and may determine where the crypto-asset goes next. Fulfilling bulls’ expectations A successful break above this resistance...

Beyond the Hype: Can Bitcoin's Tech Really Sustain a $137K Price?

Beyond the Hype: Can Bitcoin's Tech Really Sustain a $137K Price?

Is that why Titan of Crypto is forecasting $137,000 by Q3 2025? Okay, let's pump the brakes a little. Most Americans are understandably jammed in on price predictions and dollar signs in their eyes from huge future gains. Yet, are we actually looking under the hood? Bitcoin's price is hovering...

Is This Whale's $12.6M ETH Bet the Signal We've Been Waiting For?

Is This Whale's $12.6M ETH Bet the Signal We've Been Waiting For?

Okay, let's cut to the chase. We all saw the news: A crypto whale just dropped a cool $12.6 million on a leveraged ETH position. Big deal, right? Whales make big moves all the time. This one… this one feels different. I’m not just saying that, full disclosure, because I’m...

Bitcoin to $137K? Expert's Bold Prediction & What It Means

Bitcoin to $137K? Expert's Bold Prediction & What It Means

So often the world of cryptocurrency is abounding with predictions, forecasts, and analyses. Among the latest butt-raising headlines is one specialist’s forecast that Bitcoin will hit $137k. BlockchainShock to explore this gutsy prediction. We’ll break down the nitty gritty techie stuff, talk about possible catalysts, and most importantly, highlight all...

Bitcoin's "Megatrend" Surge Impacts AI Tokens

Bitcoin's "Megatrend" Surge Impacts AI Tokens

Bitcoin's recent price surge, characterized by Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan as a "Megatrend," has significantly impacted the cryptocurrency market, particularly AI tokens. Even as the surge manifests, depth of market interest and confidence are evident in accelerated trading volumes — alongside promising on-chain metrics. Ethereum (ETH) joined the party, surging...

Bitcoin's Rise Sparks Anticipation for Altcoin Rally

Bitcoin's Rise Sparks Anticipation for Altcoin Rally

With the recent Bitcoin breakout on April 14th, 2025 many are expecting the start of a massive altcoin season. For many of the altcoins we’re tracking now, analysts are estimating daily increases of 20-25% or more. Many analysts point to the cause of this surge to be institutional buying and...

Bitcoin's Fear Gauge: Recovery or More Pain Ahead? (Index 31)

Bitcoin's Fear Gauge: Recovery or More Pain Ahead? (Index 31)

The cryptocurrency market is extremely volatile from the traditional market perspective, and Bitcoin being the oldest and biggest cryptocurrency leads the pack. The Fear and Greed Index, an influential gauge of market sentiment, is at 31. This miserable score means that investors are in a place of “Fear.” This reading,...

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 Surges Past $88,000 as Pro-Crypto SEC Chair Takes Office

Bitcoin has vaulted to an all-time high – peaking at an intraday high of $88,821.47. This breakout comes after weeks of tight, sideways price action – a period that has had investors excited and anticipating this move. The surge coincided with pro-cryptocurrency Paul Atkins being sworn in as the new...

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...

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...

Bitcoin Falters After Trump Victory Despite Strategic Reserve Promise

Bitcoin enters a time of profound uncertainty after the apparent election of Donald Trump to the US Presidency. The cryptocurrency's price has seen a significant drop despite initial expectations of positive momentum fueled by Trump's pro-crypto stance and the promise of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.If you remember back in January...

Upexi Bets Big on Solana: $100M Move Signals Crypto's Mainstream Rise

Upexi’s recent $100 million investment into Solana is causing a stir both in the crypto and traditional finance communities. This smart move isn’t just about the headlines. In the big picture, it would be another signal—like Fidelity’s announcement—that cryptocurrency is going more mainstream and gradually being incorporated into corporate finance....

Upexi's Solana Play: Southeast Asia's Crypto Future Just Got Weirder

Upexi, a diversified conglomerate known for its astute agility in the consumer product space, is taking a deep dive into the metaverse. They are doing a $100 million private placement, with most of that investment going directly into Solana (SOL). My initial reaction? Mostly an eye-rolling combination of yay and,...