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

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 Skyrockets Past $88,000 Amid Dollar Concerns and Trump's Fed Criticism

Bitcoin Skyrockets Past $88,000 Amid Dollar Concerns and Trump's Fed Criticism

On Monday, Bitcoin surged above the $88,000 mark, reaching its highest price since late March. That spike was with the U.S. dollar declined precipitously and political uncertainty over the Federal Reserve increased. The crypto then went on to trade close to $86,800 afterwards, an impressive jump. This sudden price move...

Bitcoin's Price Swings Mirroring Traditional Payment Evolution

Bitcoin's Price Swings Mirroring Traditional Payment Evolution

Bitcoin’s price volatility has a deep connection to market sentiment, similarly echoing the larger trend of how people pay–moving beyond cash. The new cryptocurrency fits with a long history of efforts to create alternatives to federal coins and paper cash. Each comes with its own advantages and unique hurdles to...

XRP to Outperform? Analyst Sees 'Interesting' Chart Pattern

XRP to Outperform? Analyst Sees 'Interesting' Chart Pattern

The crypto world in an uproar with predictions, and XRP is the talk of the town. Analysts have been following XRP’s chart patterns with some expecting a huge breakout. This article crackles with the technical analysis that undergirds these predictions. It pits XRP against all other altcoins and explores wider...

Beyond the Hype: 5 Cryptos for Short-Term Gains Under the Microscope

Beyond the Hype: 5 Cryptos for Short-Term Gains Under the Microscope

Let's be real. Everyone you meet in the crypto market is abuzz with hype and empty promises. Meme coins are set to implode even worse than the sugar high of a hyperactive toddler. Everyone's screaming about the "next big thing," but who's actually reading the fine print? As someone who's...

Crypto Market Sees Bitcoin Surge as Ethereum Struggles in Q1 2025

Crypto Market Sees Bitcoin Surge as Ethereum Struggles in Q1 2025

After a tumultuous Q1 2025 in the cryptocurrency market, this change in market share reflects a significant shift in dominant market forces. Bitcoin rallied to record highs, but trouble in Ethereum reverberated throughout the digital asset space. Declining Ethereum performance pushed down the broader decentralized finance (DeFi) sector and changed...

Bitcoin Liquid Staking Market Surpasses $4 Billion Amidst Rising Demand

Bitcoin Liquid Staking Market Surpasses $4 Billion Amidst Rising Demand

The Bitcoin Liquid Staking Token (LST) market is hot. It has quickly blown beyond the remarkable milestone of $4 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL). This upwelling emphasizes the pent-up demand for easy-to-use liquid staking solutions. These new invitations allow Bitcoin holders to earn rewards without the need to lock...

XRP's $1.60 Test: Why Technical Analysis Still Matters

XRP's $1.60 Test: Why Technical Analysis Still Matters

Forget the Lambo wishes and the Twitter space moonshots. In the boom and bust world of crypto, the temptation to get rich quick is a siren song taking you directly to the craggy shore. While influencers scream about the next moonshot, a critical question remains: does anyone remember the basics?...

Ethereum Under Pressure as Bearish Bets Surge to $110 Million

Ethereum Under Pressure as Bearish Bets Surge to $110 Million

Ethereum, the second-largest crypto, is under extreme short-seller pressure as pessimistic bets pile up and network activity plunges. Options traders on Deribit are building foundations with serious commitments. So far, they’ve spent $110 million on these contracts, which will pay out if Ethereum’s price remains under $1,800 in mid-April. Ethereum...

Crypto Markets Tumble as Nvidia's Export Restrictions Trigger Investor Jitters

Crypto Markets Tumble as Nvidia's Export Restrictions Trigger Investor Jitters

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies such as XRP and ADA fell in tandem, after a drop in Nvidia’s after-hours trading. The company announced that it expects a $5.5 billion write-down in the fiscal first quarter. This announcement was the catalyst for the plunge, fueled in part by new export restrictions on...

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...

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....