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Tom Lee Climbs to #2 in Corporate Crypto Race. Is Saylor Safe?

by admin August 19, 2025

Ethereum’s Saylor
Is Saylor’s crown safe?

Tom Lee’s BitMine Immersion Technology (BMNR) has now climbed to second spot on the list of the biggest cryptocurrency treasury companies.

According to data provided by Arkham Intelligence, it now holds a staggering $6.6 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH). In fact, it now controls close to 1.3% of the altcoin’s entire circulating supply.

Ethereum’s Saylor

Lee, who used to be JPMorgan’s chief equity strategist, co-founded Fundstrat Global Advisors in 2014. He gained prominence back in 2017 by becoming one of the first Wall Street analysts to openly back Bitcoin.

The famed “permabull” had frequent TV appearances, during which he would make ridiculously bullish predictions in 2017 and early 2018 that backfired during the brutal cryptocurrency bear market that ensued shortly after.

After briefly pausing his Bitcoin price predictions, Lee then continued making frequent appearances on CNBC with bullish cryptocurrency calls. As reported by U.Today, Lee predicted that Bitcoin could soar to $250,000 this year.

Is Saylor’s crown safe?

Despite surpassing some of the biggest Bitcoin treasury companies, Lee’s Bitmine is still miles away from Saylor.

Strategy currently holds a whopping 629,376 Bitcoins that are worth a whopping $73.24 billion at current prices.

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August 19, 2025 0 comments

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Bitcoin Climbs to 107K as ‘War Drums Fade, Risk Appetite Roars’

by admin June 26, 2025

Good Morning, Asia. Here’s what’s making news in the markets:

Welcome to Asia Morning Briefing, a daily summary of top stories during U.S. hours and an overview of market moves and analysis. For a detailed overview of U.S. markets, see CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas.

As Asia begins the Thursday trading day,

is changing hands above $107K, according to CoinDesk Market data, and the CoinDesk 20, a measure of the largest digital assets, is trading just shy of 3000, up 0.7%.

Looking back at the week that was, analysts and market observers are looking at what began as a selloff on Middle East tensions, with Israel and Iran trading rocket fire, and a U.S. bombing campaign on Iran’s nuclear facilities, turned into a textbook risk-on rally, one that’s lifting crypto, tech stocks, and broader market sentiment alike.

“War drums fade, risk appetite roars,” wrote QCP Capital in its June 25 market note, capturing the sudden mood swing after days of escalating headlines. “Traders appeared to have priced in a resolution or simply stopped waiting for one. Instead of flight-to-safety, the move was risk-on in full force.”

That shift was visible across asset classes. U.S. equities surged, oil prices retraced to pre-conflict levels, and Coinbase stock jumped 12% on regulatory news.

For BTC, the rebound above $107K signals not just relief but renewed momentum, even as investors keep one eye on the macro calendar and the other on global flashpoints.

“It’s been a week of sharp swings in crypto,” said Gracie Lin, CEO of OKX Singapore. “Bitcoin dipped below $100,000 earlier in the week when Middle East tensions rattled the markets, but rebounded quickly after news of a ceasefire – now trading just below its all-time high in a sharp reversal.”

Lin points to a slew of U.S. economic data, including GDP and unemployment claims, coming later this week as the next catalyst for BTC’s movement.

“Recent PMI numbers have held steady, but continued weakness in housing is raising questions about the broader economy,” she said. “If Thursday’s GDP or unemployment claims come in weaker than expected, bitcoin could benefit as investors look for hedges against traditional market weakness.”

Add to that the quarterly expiration of bitcoin futures and options on June 27, and volatility could return in force. “Another bout of volatility is expected,” Lin said.

QCP, meanwhile, is looking beyond the week’s swings, spotlighting the structural forces driving bitcoin’s evolution into a macro asset.

From ProCap’s $386 million BTC buy to Coinbase’s regulatory win under MiCA, institutional momentum continues to build.

“If this accumulation trend persists,” QCP wrote, “bitcoin may not just rival gold as a macro hedge but potentially in total market capitalisation.”

Still, QCP adds a note of caution: “Geopolitics remains an ever-present undercurrent.”

While markets have largely shrugged off renewed Israeli strikes, concerns are mounting over NATO–Russia tensions. With Western nations boosting defense budgets and Trump set to attend the NATO summit, the next geopolitical shock may not come from the Middle East.

For now, bitcoin is riding the wave of risk-on enthusiasm. But beneath the surface, the battle between volatility and conviction, war drums and buying sprees, continues to define the market.

(CoinDesk)

Korean Crypto Investors Favor Community Over Capital, Analyst Explains

For overseas crypto projects, getting listed on a Korean exchange like Upbit or Bithumb is seen as a golden ticket, an instant liquidity injection, and a validation milestone.

But that mindset might be part of the problem, Bradley Park, an analyst with Seoul-based DNTV Research, explained in a recent interview with CoinDesk.

At Korea Blockchain Week last year, Park kept hearing the same question from foreign teams:

“How do we get listed on a Korean exchange?”

Korean exchanges have deep liquidity pools, and traders in the country are known for their euphoric rallies.

“Honestly, many of them are approaching it the wrong way,” Park told CoinDesk. “Instead of starting with listing applications, maybe the better question is: How can we genuinely connect with the Korean community?”

Park’s thesis is simple: in Korea’s Web3 market, community isn’t a checkbox. It’s the core. Listings are often a result, not a goal, and the key signal for exchanges is genuine grassroots activity.

Take NEWT, for instance. In the lead-up to its token generation event, Korean degens lit up platforms like Kaito with homegrown content, discussions, and speculation.

“This grassroots excitement translated directly into momentum,” said Park. “Both Upbit and Bithumb listed NEWT on the same day. That wasn’t a coincidence. It was the result of weeks of organic community buildup.”

🇰🇷 Focus Korea

The pre-market price of $NEWT dropped after the Binance listing announcement but reached an all-time high following the Upbit listing news.

If you look at recent cases like SOON, MapleUniverse, and Sophon, it becomes clear where the strongest liquidity is… pic.twitter.com/JEBvPZDSQE

— ✳️ Wecryptotogether (Ø,G)🐙 (@Edward__Park) June 24, 2025

But Park cautions against seeing NEWT as a flawless blueprint.

“It’s not a perfect model, but it does show how even a basic level of respect toward the Korean community can translate into visible outcomes,” he said.

“That said, the subsequent price drop and fading short-term excitement left the project with another challenge: keeping the spark alive is just as difficult as igniting it in the first place.”

Another example: Edward Park, a well-known Korean influencer and early Pudgy Penguins holder, posted about NEWT in Korean, garnering over 50,000 views. While that might not seem like a lot, it’s the quality of the engagement that matters, argues Bradley Park.

He attributes the single post to catalyzing a wave of engagement with other key stakeholders in Korea’s crypto sphere because of Edward Park’s trust.

따라쟁이 매매 ON
이제는 정말로 $newt를 찬양해야만해
뉴턴이 가져올 autofi시대가 기대된다!! pic.twitter.com/sCFcPBOKyx

— wind24011 (✧ᴗ✧) (@wind24011) June 20, 2025

Projects that treat Korean users like exit liquidity rather than stakeholders tend to be punished.

Park points to the case of ZORA, where Korean users showed strong early participation but soured on the project after a perceived unfair airdrop.

“Interest in future Base ecosystem projects declined. They failed to go viral in Korea because users felt they weren’t valued.”

Localization matters too, especially the language. Park contrasts two projects: COOKIE, which suffered from poorly translated, low-quality content created by outsiders, and KAITO, which invested in Korean-speaking staff and dedicated native-language campaigns and subsequently pumped after its Upbit listing.

The lesson? If your go-to-market strategy starts with “get listed, dump tokens,” don’t expect Korean users to play along.

“Even if your goal is to exit through a Korean exchange,” Park said, “then at the very least, respect the Korean users, encourage their participation, and acknowledge their contributions.”

Token listings driven by the community are possible, but they’re fragile.

“A listing strategy focused purely on short-term liquidity will always have its limits,” Park said. “Without a plan to build lasting trust, even the most explosive momentum will eventually burn out.”

Because in Korea, authenticity isn’t a vibe. It’s the price of admission.

Market Movements:

BTC: Bitcoin rose 1.46% to $107,600 as a ceasefire and $514M in institutional buying fueled a rebound from sub-$100K, with strong support at $107K and the CD20 index up 1.4%.
ETH: Ethereum rose 1.42% to $2,425.53, rebounding from recent lows as a Middle East ceasefire and continued whale accumulation boosted market sentiment and helped defend key $2,400 support, according to CoinDesk Research’s technical analysis model.
Gold: Gold edged up to $3,340.90 and silver to $35.79 as markets digested the Israel-Iran ceasefire and lingering global tensions, with Trade Nation’s David Morrison warning that unresolved U.S.-China trade issues still pose risks.
Nikkei 225: Asia-Pacific markets opened mixed Thursday as investors weighed the Israel-Iran ceasefire, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 up 0.4%.
S&P 500: U.S. stock futures were flat Wednesday with the S&P 500 near record highs, but analysts warned that geopolitics or black swan events could halt the rally.

Elsewhere in Crypto:

Tether CEO predicts one trillion AI agents will use Bitcoin and USDT for transactions within 15 years (The Block)
Animoca Brands’ Flagship Project Moca Network to Debut L1 for Digital Identity (CoinDesk)
Leading Crypto Senator Sees End of Year as U.S. Legislation Target (CoinDesk)

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June 26, 2025 0 comments

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Litecoin Climbs 4% to Top $84, With ETF Odds Growing

by admin June 24, 2025

Litecoin shook off last week’s slump, rising 4% to an intraday high of $85.45 and then holding ground near $84. The move came on volume above its 20-day average, signaling conviction behind the breakout.

An easing in global stress helped, with a supposed ceasefire between Israel and Iran.

The next catalyst may be regulatory. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing two bids for a spot Litecoin ETF.

A green light to such a fund this year, to which Polymarket traders assign an 83% chance, would open LTC exposure to investors betting on crypto through traditional brokerages. Bloomberg analysts see a 95% chance of a spot LTC ETF approval.

Technical Analysis Overview

Litecoin’s price burst through the $83.40 ceiling backed by 331,459 LTC being traded in a single hour, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis data model.
LTC has since been bouncing between $84.00-$84.20 support and $85.30-$85.45 resistance.
A descending intraday channel printed lower highs until buyers defended $84.20.
Holding above $84 keeps $90 in play while a close below $84 risks a slide to $79.

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June 24, 2025 0 comments

Game Updates

What we’ve been playing – cops, kicks, cups and climbs

by admin June 21, 2025

21st June

Hello and welcome back to our regular feature where we write a little bit about some of the games we’ve been playing. This week, we’ve got a bumper crop! Alex tries out being a police officer, Tom O tries out being a footballer, Dom excels as a monk, and Connor lets it die.

What have you been playing?

Catch up with the older editions of this column in our What We’ve Been Playing archive.

The Precinct, PC

The Precinct trailer.Watch on YouTube

My internet went down the other day. When this happens, it’s always pretty stunning to realise how reliant we are on a constant internet connection; most of the stuff I’d been playing requires some sort of internet validation. Even though you can play Magic the Gathering: Arena against bots, you can’t do it without a connection. While you can boot Hitman, it feels a bit pointless to play it without the persistent progression online hooks provide – something that feels likely to make the Switch 2 version more irrelevant than it should be. So, with Virgin Media bequeathing me 24-hours of downtime, I had to find something truly offline.

I already had The Precinct installed, after a friend of mine mentioned it. A game recommendation in a ‘boys chat’ of guys I went to school with is pretty rare, so I figured this was worth a look… and then promptly forgot about it. But here it was, installed, ready, with no connection required. Fate.

The Precinct is an interesting thing. Brazenly inspired by the 2D Grand Theft Auto games, it’s a top-down(ish) perspective title set in an open world city – but this time, you’re on the other side of the law. I never quite know how to feel about stuff like this – there’s always the risk of sliding into weirdly reverent copaganda, but I have a soft spot for the Police Quest adventure games, and there’s shades of that here.

The Police Quest echoes come in the form of how procedural the gameplay feels. There’s a heavy focus, literally, on police procedure. You can patrol the open-world city streets and issue parking tickets for being incorrectly parked or having expired tickets, or issue verbal warnings to graffiti artists. There’s a bit of discretion here – do you arrest, fine, or simply warn someone who was speeding? You’re meant to follow the book, and only use force as necessary. There’s also shootouts and car chases, of course, but so far the charm comes from the focus on the minutiae of the process, hammering a separate button to ensure someone is read their rights as you cuff them.

I’ve only played a few hours – I’m not that far removed from the game’s late, title card drop, in fact. But what I’ve played so far is a promising little start. I’ve no idea if it’s going to become grindingly repetitive, as is always the danger in games structured like this,but I intend to return. That’s a pretty good start for a game picked out on a no-internet whim.

-Alex

Rematch, PS5

The Rematch trailer.Watch on YouTube

“The idiots are winning.” Fans of underappreciated British TV comedy will recognise that one, but importantly it sums up a lot of my time with the recently released 3/4/5-a-side footy game, Rematch. It’s a team-based online game, and let me tell you, the people playing are testing me. Usually a calm, level-headed man, a few sessions this week have taken me close to breaking point.

In the spirit of playground football, goalkeepers are fluid. If one player leaves the zone around the goal they become a standard outfield player while another can run over and magically have gloves on and be ready to dive about. This is great, in theory, but it encourages people to go on little walks up the pitch. Again, fine, as it pulls opposing players towards them, leaving gaps for attackers to exploit. That is, if the goalie doesn’t fluff it almost every time.

It’s early days in Rematch, a game that has only been on release properly for a day at the time of writing this, so I’m hoping people learn from failure. A goalie who has discipline is far better than one who thinks they’re Mbappé, gets dispossessed by the first attacker and then leaves the goal wide open. Fair play for having the belief in yourself to do such a brazen act of team sabotage, over and over, I guess – I feel sheepish if I accidentally misplace a pass. If there is a gaming god out there, please tell these fools to understand the very basics. The fact that my team mates, absolute liabilities to be kind, generally score more points in each game than I do is bananas.

-Tom O

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, Switch 2

The Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster trailer.Watch on YouTube

“I just summoned your Tiz,” reads a text from a friend I got at some point in the last week. “And he absolutely one-shotted the boss I was fighting!” Mmm. Yes. Good. My minions are doing their work. This was always my favourite part of the original Bravely Default on the 3DS, making use of the social elements to feel like you’re almost shortcutting through the grind of the game.

But you’re not, you see: it’s designed this way. The devs at Square Enix were incredibly smart in the way they balanced the Final Fantasy-like RPG, allowing for little areas where super-powered friend summons could rush in to help you out and trivialise otherwise difficult boss fights. After a few hours of play time, you can customise your Limit Break-like attacks with unique names, effects, and animations.

My Tiz, for example, is a beefed-up monk that can deal 4x unarmed damage to human enemies – which a lot of early bosses are – and apply debuffs whilst he’s at it. My friend used this to great effect. The move I crafted, I’m afraid to reveal, is called “Get Fisted”. Monks gonna monk. You still need to pay attention to the gimmicks and the way things work (many boss fights have multiple enemies, and typically a Friend Summon will only take down one), so this isn’t some sort of game-breaking panacea.

Another little boon is that by connecting with mates, you can start rebuilding an in-game town. Gather 10 in-game NPCs or people from your friends list, pop them all into the item shop, and have them work for 45 real-world minutes, and you’ll be able to purchase new wares from travelling merchants. Commit enough resources to, say, the weapons shop, and you can start getting late-game items as early as 10 hours in. It’s a wonderful way of utilising player downtime, and a delightful reworking of a tool that used to rely on the oft-mourned StreetPass feature on the 3DS.

Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster is a charming little game. And I should hope so, since it’s pretty much the biggest draw the Switch 2 had for me at launch.

-Dom

Let it Die, PC

The Let it Die trailer.Watch on YouTube

Every now and again I’ll remember some bit of games industry news from a year or so ago, and it’ll send me down a rabbit hole. Let it Die has been this rabbit hole for me recently.

I really like Let it Die! It’s this super bizarre, charming action game with a rad multiplayer component which allows other players to invade your base for spoils. Sounds simple enough, but it’s a Grasshopper Manufacture game, so there’s a lady obsessed with mushrooms, you pull different bodies from an industrial chain of body bags, and Death is your companion throughout. Not, like, the concept. The literal reaper – and he does kickflips.

The game remains a lot of fun. It’s a free-to-play title so there are some pretty gnarly microtransactions present but I’ve yet to feel the desire to buy any. Is it perfect? Absolutely not. It’s got jagged edges and can feel a tad repetitive from time to time, but it’s got soul to it which I value more, the older I get.

There was a multiplayer PvP spinoff called Deathverse: Let it Die which had an incredibly brief life. It wasn’t great, but again, it had that golden soul to it that I loved. The game was taken offline some time ago, and as far as we know, it’s still in the process of being remade into a totally new thing. I’m aware that you can’t keep a game running with only 100 players online, but darn it, I do find myself missing Deathverse every so often.

Anyway, tangent over. Let it Die is a bombastic little game that has had years of free updates, so if you’ve got little else to do this weekend, why not give it a try!

-Connor

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June 21, 2025 0 comments

Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Stay Calm As It Climbs Toward $120K: Selling Pressure Drops

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Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Stay Calm As It Climbs To $120K: Selling Pressure Drops

by admin June 12, 2025

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Bitcoin is testing the $110,000 level, a critical threshold that could define the next major phase of the market cycle. With price hovering just below all-time highs, BTC faces a decisive moment — either push into uncharted territory or risk a correction that could shake bullish momentum. The stakes are high, and traders are watching closely as volatility begins to compress before the next major move.

A breakout above $112K would mark the start of a new price discovery phase, potentially triggering an expansive rally that could lift the entire crypto market. However, failure to break higher could lead to a sweep of liquidity below, particularly as key levels like $105K remain within reach.

Despite the high-stakes setup, current market behavior shows surprising restraint. According to data from CryptoQuant, Short-Term Holders have been selling an average of around 21,000 BTC per day via centralized exchanges (CEX) over the past 24 hours, notably below historical norms. This signals a state of relative calm, where investors are not rushing to lock in profits, even as BTC trades near record levels.

Bitcoin Prepares For Price Discovery

Bitcoin is on the verge of entering price discovery, trading just below its all-time high near $112,000. After weeks of consolidation and bullish resilience, BTC is positioned for a decisive move that could either launch the asset into uncharted territory or trigger a short-term correction to clear liquidity below. This week will likely be pivotal, as compression at the top of the range often precedes expansion, and with macroeconomic and technical factors aligning, volatility may return in force.

The broader market remains on edge due to ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. US Treasury yields continue to climb, reflecting increased systemic risks and tighter financial conditions. These rising yields have historically applied pressure to risk assets, but Bitcoin’s stability near all-time highs suggests growing investor conviction.

Top analyst Axel Adler shared insights from CryptoQuant, revealing that Short-Term Holders (STHs) have been selling an average of 21,000 BTC per day via centralized exchanges over the past 24 hours — a figure notably below historical norms. This indicates that STHs are showing restraint and are not rushing to secure profits, even as Bitcoin approaches record levels.

Bitcoin Short-Term Holder P&L to Exchanges | Source: Axel Adler on X

The next major psychological milestone is the $120,000 mark. Historically, round-number levels like this have triggered waves of profit-taking and short-term volatility. Whether Bitcoin breaks higher this week or pulls back to build more support, the path forward is likely to be explosive. If confirmed, a breakout above $112K could signal the beginning of a full-blown expansion phase not only for BTC but for the broader crypto market. Traders and investors alike are watching closely — the next move could define the remainder of 2025’s crypto cycle.

BTC Approaches Resistance With Momentum

Bitcoin is trading at $109,318 on the 3-day chart, up 3.33% as it pushes back toward the upper Bollinger Band and tests resistance near the $112,000 all-time high. The move comes after a strong bounce from the mid-band support around $103,600 — a key level that has acted as a launchpad multiple times this cycle. With BTC now sitting above all major moving averages (50 SMA at $94,748, 100 SMA at $86,238, and 200 SMA at $70,609), the structure remains firmly bullish.

BTC approaching 3D Upper Bollinger Band | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView

The price action is tightening within the upper range of the Bollinger Bands, a classic sign that volatility is compressing before expansion. If Bitcoin can decisively break through the $112K level, the market would enter price discovery, potentially setting off an explosive phase not just for BTC but across the crypto space.

Volume has been steady but not yet euphoric, indicating that momentum is building without excessive speculation. However, traders should watch for reactions around the $109,300–$112,000 zone. A rejection here could send BTC back toward $103,600 for another test, while a breakout above the upper band could confirm trend continuation.

Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView

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Bitcoin Climbs Slightly as US Reports Inflation Slowed in May

by admin June 11, 2025

In brief

Bitcoin has rallied in recent days after dipping in late May.
The Fed was widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged.
Altcoins have largely followed Bitcoin’s price pattern recently, although ETH has outpaced BTC.

Bitcoin gained half a percentage point after the May Consumer Price Index showed that prices rose 2.4% in May, showing that U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war has had a limited impact on prices.

It’s worth noting that a 2.4% increase is lower than all 73 forecasters predicted in the latest Bloomberg survey.

The largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization was recently hovering just below $109,000, but has now risen closer to $110,000. BTC has gained 4.4% in the past seven days, amid renewed hopes for a settling of tariff tensions and as the list of companies plotting corporate Bitcoin treasuries has continued to grow.

Major altcoins performed similarly with Ethereum, the second largest crypto by value, and Solana has risen 1.7% in the past hour after having gained 7.3% in the past week. SOL is currently changing hands for $167.09, according to CoinGecko data.

“Crypto has so much momentum right now due to macro demand for Bitcoin and regulatory clarity for DeFi that the rally can probably continue whether the Fed cuts or not,” Zach Pandl, head of research at Grayscale, told Decrypt in an email. The lower-than-expected reading could make it more likely that the Federal Reserve considers a rate cut.

“Fed rate cuts should be considered negative for the value of the dollar and positive for assets that compete with the dollar,” he added, “including other foreign currencies, physical gold, and Bitcoin.”

The CPI, a widely watched price measure, shows that prices climbed 0.2% compared to April, coming in lower than most economists’ forecasts, sending the annual rate to 2.4%, still in excess of the U.S. central bank’s 2% target. Core pricing, which strips away more volatile food and energy costs, rose by only 0.1% compared to from the previous month, sending that annual rate to 2.8%.

The latest ratings come after April inflation measures arrived cooler than expected, with the Personal Consumer Expenditures rising just 0.1%, buoying investors looking for a rate reduction.

The Federal Reserve has said it will base any cut on data-based evidence that inflation is waning sustainably.

Rate cuts are largely considered beneficial for digital assets. After cutting the rate to a range between 4.25% and 4.50%, the Fed has left rates intact at its last three meetings, much to Trump’s ire.

The CME FedWatch tool calculated a 99% probability that the central bank would leave the current rate unchanged. It is unlikely to slash rates at its July meeting, but there is a more than 50% likelihood of a cut in September.

In an email Tuesday, Ruslan Lienkha, chief of markets, at Switzerland-based crypto services firm YouHodler wrote that “financial markets remain optimistic.”

“There is a strong possibility that Bitcoin could soon reach a new all-time high, as the price currently stands just a few percentage points below its previous peak,” Lienkha noted.

But he added warily that “the risk of a reversal remains, particularly if upcoming economic data disappoints. All eyes are now on tomorrow’s U.S. inflation report. While markets are pricing in a moderate uptick, a higher-than-expected reading could trigger increased volatility across risk assets, including cryptocurrencies.”

Edited by Stacy Elliott.

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Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Strengthen Their Grip As Realized Cap Climbs To Uncharted Territory

by admin June 9, 2025

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With bullish sentiment returning to the market again, Bitcoin’s price is witnessing fresh renewed upside movements, allowing the digital asset to revisit the $106,000 mark. As BTC regains upward traction, long-term BTC holders are seeing notable gains as seen in their realized capitalization.

Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Realized Cap Surges

After recovering from a recent pullback to the $100,000 threshold, Bitcoin has started to exhibit notable bullish movements. During this sideways performance and rebound, BTC’s most patient investors or long-term holders were observed flexing their resilience.

In an X post, Kyle Doops, the host of the Crypto Banter Show and market expert, has outlined a positive trend among Bitcoin long-term holders, also regarded as seasoned investors. Kyle Doops highlighted that “smart money isn’t just sitting around right now,” as evidenced by a rise in long-term holder realized cap.

Following his examination of the BTC STH LTH Net Position Realized Cap, the expert stated that the Realized Cap for long-term holders has risen to record levels. Specifically, the realized cap for long-term BTC holders is determined by the total value of coins acquired at the price at which they were last moved.

A surge in long-term holders realized cap | Source: Kyle Doops on X

The uptick shows that these investors are starting to lock in some serious gains in the midst of BTC’s renewed upward trend. Presently, long-term BTC holders‘ realized cap has surpassed $37 billion, marking levels not seen since the middle of 2023.

Kyle Doops considers such a development a robust conviction from seasoned investors and not a panic. Even with the market’s recent volatility, this sharp increase suggests that experienced investors remain reluctant to sell their Bitcoin.

Since bullish activities from key investors often fueled price increases, the next stage of BTC’s rally may be greatly influenced by these long-term holders’ steadfast commitment as they double down on the flagship asset.

Overall BTC Realized Cap At A New All-Time High

Long-term BTC holders’ increase in realized cap appears to be part of a larger growth in the overall Bitcoin Realized Capitalization. Carmelo Aleman, an on-chain expert, reported in a Quick-Take post on the CryptoQuant data analytics platform that the overall BTC realized cap has grown sharply in the last few days.

Despite the heightened volatility in the market, the total realized cap continues to break records. Data shows that the key metric rose to a whopping $934.88 billion as of Sunday, marking its highest level in history.

According to Aleman, this dramatic surge confirms consistent BTC buying pressure and increasing capital inflow, which strengthens long-term confidence in the digital assets among investors. Should the metric continue to rise, Bitcoin might muster enough momentum for a push toward its current all-time high and possibly beyond.

BTC trading at $105,716 on the 1D chart | Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview.com

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June 9, 2025 0 comments

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Circle Stock Climbs: CRCL Quadruples IPO Price as Bitcoin Regains

by admin June 7, 2025

USDC issuer Circle, which made its whirlwind of a New York Stock Exchange debut yesterday, has already topped the high it set on Thursday.

Around 1pm ET on Friday, CRCL reached a high of $123.51—just 49 cents shy of fully quadrupling its IPO price. The stock is already trading 44% higher than its $83.23 close at a current price just shy of $120. It’s a strong follow after the company tripled its $31 IPO price on its opening day.

As of this writing, the company has reached an intraday market capitalization of $21.7 billion after closing the books on its IPO round with an $18.4 billion valuation.

CRCL’s continued rise on Friday comes as Bitcoin bounced back above the $105,000 mark in morning trading, after briefly diving below $101,000 on Thursday afternoon. Bitcoin is currently trading at $104,675, up 1% over the past day.

Dom Kwok, co-founder of the Web3 development tutoring app EasyA, said on X that retail investors should be wary of buying up CRCL shares after seeing its first-day performance. That’s because Wall Street analysts tend to price in an initial pop.

“Wait 90-180 days after IPO to invest,” he wrote, “not just to allow for price discovery, but because that’s typically when the lockup period ends.”

The lockup period refers to the time during which early investors and insiders are prohibited from selling their shares. When the period expires, there can be a sudden influx of selling pressure.

Kwok added that because virtually all of Circle’s revenue comes from interest earned on the cash backing its stablecoins, “When rates drop (which they will), Circle’s revenues will fall massively.”

$CRCL trading here at $22B+ is a great short imo.@Circle generated just $65m in net income in Q1 2025.

and 99% of Circle’s revenue comes from interest income. when rates drop (which they will), Circle’s revenues will fall massively.

nfa.

— Dom (Bull/ish) | EasyA (@dom_kwok) June 6, 2025

Bitwise’s Juan Leon called Circle’s big splash a “moon landing” moment for stablecoins on Wall Street.

Macquarie analyst Paul Golding, meanwhile, said he’s optimistic about stablecoins—but for reasons that have nothing to do with the Circle IPO.

That’s because the GENIUS Act, which would create guidelines for stablecoin issuers that offer their tokens to U.S. investors, squeaked by with enough support from Democrats in a preliminary to advance to a final vote in the Senate.

“The GENIUS Act could accelerate the evolution of payments towards stablecoin as highlighted in Visa’s recent investor day,” he wrote, referring the company’s February meeting. “[Stablecoins], paired with Visa’s cutting-edge technology, hold the potential to revolutionize global financial systems, making payments more seamless and secure.”

As of this writing, Visa has processed $3.8 trillion in stablecoin transactions in the past month alone, and $249 trillion since it began tracking in 2019, according to the company’s tracker.

Edited by Andrew Hayward

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TON climbs; Lightchain AI surges with investor confidence built from the ground up

by admin June 6, 2025

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As Toncoin gains traction through high-profile exchange listings, Lightchain AI is winning over long-term investors with substance, not spectacle.

Toncoin is climbing steadily as it gains new exchange listings, expanding its market accessibility and visibility. Meanwhile, Lightchain AI is climbing for a different reason, investor confidence built from the ground up through consistent milestones and real technological innovation.

Having completed all 15 presale stages and now entering the Bonus Round, Lightchain AI’s AI-native blockchain architecture offers a purpose-built virtual machine and a consensus model rewarding meaningful computational work.

As the July 2025 mainnet launch nears, Lightchain AI is attracting builders and investors who value foundational strength over short-term hype, positioning itself for sustainable growth.

Toncoin exchange listings to boost market visibility

The Open Network’s native token Toncoin (TON) has strengthened Its market presence dramatically thanks to getting listed on the top exchanges and ecosystem growth. Toncoin went live on Zondacrypto in April 2025, launching trading pairs with USDC and PLN, and reaching out to new users. It rose sharply previously after being included at Binance Launchpool and spot trading.

These are a huge step not only for liquidity, they add to the legitimacy of Toncoin in the crypto community. The token’s ability to be used within the friendly confines of Telegram, enabling frictionless transactions, has also helped with mass adoption across a spectrum of users. Furthermore, the ecosystem of Toncoin has significantly expanded, with daily on-chain transactions increased from 100,000 to 1.2 million, and the TVL exceeded $350 million.

Toncoin price prediction analysts are bullish on Toncoin, with the projections indicating a potential jump to $22.91 in 2025, representing a growth of 375% from the current position. The growth of the Toncoin ecosystem supports such optimism, strategic alliances with partners, and market adoption, to place it as a strong contender in the world of cryptocurrency.

Lightchain AI earns trust through transparent, phased growth

Lightchain AI is earning investor trust through a transparent, phased growth strategy that puts delivery ahead of hype. After completing 15 well-structured presale stages and raising over $21 million, the project has entered a fixed-price Bonus Round with clear intent: support builders and scale infrastructure.

Lightchain’s approach is visible at every layer, public GitHub repositories are set to launch, validator and contributor nodes are being prepared, and developer grants are already live.

The Meme Launchpad and core tools aren’t promises, they’re active. With reallocated team tokens fueling protocol growth and a transparent governance model in place, Lightchain AI demonstrates that trust isn’t demanded, it’s built through consistent, accountable execution. The result: investors who stay, not just speculate.

Lightchain AI: Where real confidence meets innovation

Lightchain AI isn’t about hype: it’s about trust, results, and real progress. With 15 presale stages completed, a live Bonus Round, and an impressive $21 million raised, it’s clear this project has earned the confidence of industry leaders and savvy investors alike.

Transparent governance, open development, and scalable infrastructure prove that Lightchain AI is here for the long haul.

To learn more about Lightchain AI, visit the website, X, or Telegram.

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Ethereum Climbs In Key Channel After Triple Consolidation Setup

by admin June 1, 2025

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Ethereum (ETH) is gaining traction as it climbs within a well-structured ascending channel, following three distinct consolidation phases. These pauses in momentum have served as healthy resets, allowing bulls to regain strength and build a solid base.

With price action now trending upward in a controlled manner, ETH appears poised for a sustained rally, provided it maintains support along the channel’s lower boundary and breaks above near-term resistance.

Key Channel Unfolds As Ethereum Maintains Its Trajectory

HolderStat’s post on X reveals a compelling setup on the Ethereum chart, where the price action is inching closer to a significant resistance zone around $3,100, a level typically associated with profit-taking and potential reversal pressure. This area has been marked as a sell zone, and its alignment with the upper boundary of a technical resistance band makes it a critical battleground for bulls and bears alike.

However, the broader structure of the chart leans bullish. Ethereum is printing successive higher lows, a signal of upward momentum and strong buying interest on dips. The presence of breakout arrows is a visual cue used in HolderStat’s analyses to highlight key inflection points and further strengthen the narrative of an upcoming test of this ceiling.

ETH next trajectory is bullish | Source: HolderStat on X

On the 2-hour chart, Ethereum’s price action is currently coiling within a well-defined ascending triangle pattern, a formation that signals a bullish continuation. According to Logan Issac Borowu, ETH is holding firmly above the lower boundary, suggesting that buyers are actively defending the trendline and maintaining pressure on the resistance overhead.

The key level in focus now is $2,720, which marks the horizontal ceiling of the triangle. This level has rejected multiple breakout attempts, acting as a lid on Ethereum’s short-term upside. As the price continues to form higher lows against this resistance, bullish momentum is building.

A move above $2,720 could confirm the breakout and open the door for a move toward higher levels. The next technical target, based on the height of the triangle, is the $3,200 level, which aligns with the previous supply zone and resistance.

RSI Dips Toward Oversold—Bounce Incoming Or Bear Trap?

Ethereum’s upward path is not without barriers. Gemxbt has revealed a critical pattern forming on Ethereum’s 1-hour chart, particularly a Descending Triangle formation. ETH is currently compressing between horizontal support near $2,550 and descending resistance around $2,700, creating a tightening range.

Despite the possibility of a bounce as the RSI (Relative Strength Index) approaches oversold territory, the short-term momentum remains tilted to the downside. Ethereum is also trading below key moving averages, reinforcing the underlying weakness in trend structure.

Unless bulls reclaim the resistance level with conviction, the triangle pattern suggests a potential short-term breakdown, which could push ETH down to lower support zones. Conversely, a bounce from oversold levels could see the altcoin retest the $2,700 zone, which may lead to a shift in market sentiment.

ETH trading at $2,513 on the 1D chart | Source: ETHUSDT on Tradingview.com

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