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memecoin 13:00, 20 May 2025

Shiba Inu: 1 trillion SHIB tokens bought: How will prices react?

Shiba Inu (SHIB), the well-known meme-based cryptocurrency, has recently seen a return of buying interest from both large-scale investors, known as whales, and retail traders. After a phase where sellers appeared to dominate the market, a significant change occurred, indicating renewed enthusiasm for Shiba Inu.

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Bitcoin 12:00, 20 May 2025

Bitcoin access coming to JP Morgan clients, Dimon confirms 

In a notable development, JP Morgan, a financial institution with a previous record of being resistant to cryptocurrencies has announced plans to permit its clients to purchase Bitcoin. This decision, spearheaded by CEO Jamie Dimon, marks a substantial change in direction, contrasting with the bank's past critical views on the matter.

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1. Proof-of-History (PoH) 2. Alpenglow upgrade 3. Votor and Rotor 10:00, 20 May 2025

Solana set for biggest protocol overhaul yet with ‘Alpenglow’ upgrade

Solana is poised for a significant transformation with the impending introduction of the Alpenglow upgrade, suggesting a new era of performance and efficiency for the blockchain platform. Solana has already distinguished itself in the landscape of layer one (L1) blockchains through its unique Proof-of-History (PoH) architecture, known for high speed, high throughput, and reduced transaction costs. The Alpenglow upgrade is expected to replace PoH with two novel components named Votor and Rotor, cutting down network finality times from over 12 seconds to a mere 150 milliseconds, rivaling the rapidity of centralized systems. This enhancement aims to provide the necessary speed and efficiency to make decentralized networks practical for everyday applications such as gaming and finance, positioning Solana for a new wave of blockchain use cases.

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1. Short liquidation 2. Liquidity inflow 3. Coin Days Destroyed (CDD) 09:15, 20 May 2025

Bitcoin reaches a new high of $107K – Can BTC keep up the gains?

Bitcoin recently experienced significant bullish momentum, with a 3.19% increase over a 24-hour period, setting a new weekly high of $107,106. This uptick set the stage for the largest short liquidation on Binance for the year - a rapid rise in Bitcoin's price from $103,195 to $105,535 resulted in a 3.48% jump. The short liquidation event led to a loss of $66.3 million for traders who had bet against Bitcoin, anticipating a price decline. Such short liquidations often signal the possibility of further market rallies as they reflect an increase in new capital inflows, which can drive up momentum in the market.

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RSI 09:00, 20 May 2025

Bitcoin wallets shift to ‘buy mode’ – Is a bullish reversal imminent?

Bitcoin has recently encountered resistance at the $106,000 mark, a worrying sign for enthusiasts and investors hoping for a continued upward climb. Indicators like the Relative Strength Index (RSI), which is approaching the overbought territory, alongside a leveled-off On-Balance Volume (OBV), suggest that buying pressure may be waning. Despite this, the market has seen a buildup of long positions within the $101,000 to $106,000 spectrum. This indicates that a significant dip below key support levels might set off a cascade of liquidations, potentially amplifying downward volatility.

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1. Stablecoin 2. Initial Public Offering (IPO) 3. Merger and Acquisition (M&A) 08:48, 20 May 2025

USDC Giant Circle Explores Sale Options with Ripple and Coinbase

Coinbase and Ripple, two prominent players in the cryptocurrency sector, are actively pursuing the acquisition of stablecoin issuer Circle, further indicating their ambitious expansion plans within the digital currency landscape. Unnamed sources from the banking and private equity sectors claim that Circle would readily agree to be purchased by Coinbase if they make an offer.

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1. XSGD 2. XRP Ledger (XRPL) 3. Stablecoin 08:37, 20 May 2025

Ripple News: XSGD Stablecoin Now Live on XRP Ledger for Asian Market Growth

StraitsX has recently made a significant advancement in the digital currency landscape by integrating its Singapore dollar-backed stablecoin, XSGD, into the XRP Ledger. This move aligns with StraitsX's collaboration with Ripple, aiming to enhance the utility of real-time digital payment networks across Asia. By adding XSGD to the XRP Ledger, the initiative offers more regulated digital currency options on public blockchains, anticipating an increased use of regulated stablecoins in Asia's surging cross-border trade.

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Stablecoin 08:15, 20 May 2025

Stablecoin bill clears U.S. Senate vote: Will crypto regulation follow soon?

The United States Senate recently took a significant step forward with the passage of the GENIUS Act, which is a stablecoin bill designed to implement a more structured framework for the cryptocurrency market. It garnered bipartisan support, achieving a critical milestone with 66 senators voting in favor, which surpassed the required 60-vote threshold, while 32 opposed it. This success comes after an initial attempt to push the legislation through on May 8th failed to secure enough votes, largely due to opposition from Democratic senators including Ruben Gallego and Elizabeth Warren.

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1. OBV (On-Balance Volume) 2. Fibonacci retracement levels 3. Liquidation heatmap 07:30, 20 May 2025

To $262 and beyond? All about AAVE’s price, its breakout odds in the near term

Aave (AAVE) has been experiencing a bullish trend, with its price surpassing the local resistance level of $230. This positive movement aligns with the overall optimistic sentiment in the cryptocurrency market, suggesting the likelihood of further increases for AAVE. The cryptocurrency's one-day chart indicated a bullish market structure that was established after AAVE moved beyond a lower high set in March, priced at $185. This breakout was backed by high trading volume, which was confirmed by a rise in the On-Balance Volume (OBV) indicator.

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1. Bitcoin Dominance (BTC.D) 2. Altcoin Market Capitalization (TOTAL2) 3. Tether Exchange Reserve 07:00, 20 May 2025

Mapping the altcoin market’s next move as buying power falls

The cryptocurrency ecosystem experienced a period of bullish sentiment as Bitcoin approached its all-time high (ATH), briefly reaching $107.1k, just under its peak of $108.8k. This positive market sentiment was ushering in new capital flows and exhibited high conviction among crypto investors. However, the founder and CEO of Alphractal, Joao Wedson, cautioned that over-enthusiasm could have negative consequences, suggesting that excessive bullishness might signal market tops and potentially lead to a trap for buyers.

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Bitcoin 06:00, 20 May 2025

Bitcoin posts record daily and weekly closes — Is a breakout imminent?

Bitcoin recently experienced a period of accumulation both on and off-chain, suggesting a strong belief in its value among buyers, despite indications of an impending short-term price drop. On March 18th, Bitcoin accomplished a new weekly close record of $106,454 on the Binance exchange, surpassing the previous December high of $104,463. This closing value was also slightly up from the last record by 0.29% or $310.

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1. Excise duty 2. Remittances 3. Crypto adoption 05:30, 20 May 2025

Trump’s tax bill advances in Congress – Good for crypto adoption? 

The U.S Congress has recently moved forward with President Trump’s proposed tax reform, which includes a significant change targeting remittances. As part of the broader tax initiative, the bill introduces a 5% excise duty on remittances sent abroad by non-U.S. citizens. This particular measure has sparked debate regarding its potential impact on the cryptocurrency sector.

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Bitcoin 05:00, 20 May 2025

El Salvador’s Bitcoin bet now up $357 million as BTC nears record high

El Salvador's foray into the world of Bitcoin has proven to be significantly lucrative, as the country observes an extraordinary increase in the value of its investment in the cryptocurrency. El Salvador holds approximately 6,181 BTC, which amounts to a whopping $636 million at the prevailing market rate. This dramatic increase represents a remarkable 124.39% gain in profit since the initial buy-in, indicating that the nation's long-term commitment to Bitcoin is bearing fruit, with their Bitcoin portfolio now valued at over $644 million.

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Bitcoin 04:00, 20 May 2025

Bitcoin ‘de-correlates’ from gold! – Investors, why is this important

Bitcoin has been showing signs of de-correlation from gold as it establishes a consolidation phase above the $100,000 mark, suggesting a strong buying activity in the market. The digital currency's supply on exchanges is reducing, hinting at a trend towards holding rather than selling. A negative 30-day correlation to gold is observed, reaching its lowest at negative 0.54 since February 2025. Historically, when such low correlation levels were recorded, Bitcoin experienced a surge in price while gold witnessed outflows.

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1. MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) 2. Descending Channel 3. Long Position 03:00, 20 May 2025

Ethena [ENA] whales lock in losses, but did they exit too soon?

A prominent cryptocurrency investor took a 13.1% loss, approximately $817K, after a three-month-long trade involving 15.473 million ENA (Ethena) tokens. Initial purchases were made at an average price of $0.404 each, but the assets were later moved to Binance at a lower price of $0.347 each, totaling a sale value of $5.43 million. This occurred amidst a market landscape exhibiting mixed signals, with the ENA price having recently surged by 85% in trading volume yet dropping by about 7.60%.

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Descending channel 01:00, 20 May 2025

Stellar [XLM] price prediction – Examining why $0.27 is a key level for the altcoin

Stellar (XLM), a cryptocurrency known for its payment and remittance network, has experienced a noticeable decline in its value over the past week. The digital currency witnessed an 11.1% drop in value, further intensifying concerns around its immediate future in the market. After reaching a peak of $0.3344, it entered a downward channel. In the span of just 24 hours, the value plummeted by 4.26%, trading at $0.2799 which marks its local high at $0.276.

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BTC 23:00, 19 May 2025

Bitcoin hits $2T market cap, surpasses Google and Meta – Is Apple next?

In the second quarter of 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a significant rebound, with its value soaring above $100,000. This surge enabled the cryptocurrency to reach a market capitalization of $2 trillion, surpassing the total market valuations of major tech companies like Google and Meta. Bitcoin is rapidly approaching Amazon's market cap and has potential to soon flip it, positioning itself as one of the top global assets by market size.

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1. Memecoins 2. Supercycle 3. Speculative Rotation 21:00, 19 May 2025

Memecoin supercycle loading? – Why whales are betting on PEPE, WIF

Memecoins, often known as cryptocurrency assets that were initially created as a joke or meme, are once again making waves in the financial community as two particular coins, PEPE and WIF, lead a notable upsurge in the sector. Despite a slight downturn in the broader crypto market, where there's been a 1.41% dip, memecoins have collectively bucked the trend, registering a 7.28% increase in value. Their aggregate market cap has reached an impressive $71.14 billion. Historically, such movements within the memecoin market have been associated with the beginning of what's called a "memecoin supercycle," characterized by a rapid, almost parabolic increase in investing and trading activity based on speculative bets.

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Uniswap 19:00, 19 May 2025

Uniswap: Analyzing odds of UNI reclaiming $7 – Datasets reveal…

Uniswap (UNI), a leading Layer 2 protocol in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, has showcased strong performance indicators, despite a general downtrend in its token price. The Uniswap Protocol's trading volumes have nearly reached a significant milestone, with the total decentralized exchange (DEX) volume on the brink of crossing the $12 billion mark. The majority of this volume, around 99.7%, is attributed to Unichain, underpinning the protocol's dominant role in the DEX sphere. Liquidity within Uniswap stood at $641.7 million, with UNI representing 73.3% of this figure.

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ICO 17:00, 19 May 2025

Cardano’s ICO-era ‘redemption scandal’ resurfaces – Will it drag ADA’s rally? 

Cardano has found itself amidst a resurgence of controversy relating to the so-called "redemption scandal," which first made headlines in early May 2021. The issue revolves around 318 million Cardano [ADA] tokens from the project's initial coin offering (ICO) that remained unclaimed by early participants. While there was a heated debate over the weekend about this issue, Cardano's legal chief Joel Telpner warned against defamatory statements, emphasizing that false accusations of money laundering and scamming will not be tolerated.

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Bitcoin 15:00, 19 May 2025

Whales heavily leveraged on Bitcoin longs – Here’s why this could backfire!

Bitcoin has seen a surge in activity after a period of trading sideways, pushing past the significant $107k level. This move raises questions about whether it is a genuine breakout or a sophisticated liquidity trap. Market optimism for a new all-time high is palpable, as Bitcoin reclaimed momentum decisively. However, this was not a spur-of-the-moment surge; it appears to have been a calculated setup, leading to speculation on whether this will lead to a continuation of the uptrend or serve as an opportunity for some investors to exit their positions profitably.

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1. XRP futures ETF 2. Blockchain 3. Ripple-SEC lawsuit 14:28, 19 May 2025

CME Group Debuts XRP Futures ETF – What’s Next for XRP?

The blockchain company Ripple has been in the spotlight due to its efforts to drive the mainstream adoption of its cryptocurrency, XRP. Recently, the announcement of an XRP futures Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) by CME Group has been acknowledged as a significant step forward for the cryptocurrency. This move is projected to increase institutional demand for XRP, as described by legal experts such as Bill Morgan.

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1. SHIB burn 2. Spot market 3. Open Interest (OI) 13:00, 19 May 2025

3,333,333 SHIB burned in 24 hours – Coincidence or hidden signal?

Within the last 24 hours, the Shiba Inu (SHIB) cryptocurrency has experienced a significant decrease in its available supply due to a large number of tokens being burned, resulting in a removal of 3,333,333 SHIB from circulation. This action has contributed to a weekly burn trend, which has seen an increase of 120.3% from previous levels. The reduction in supply is often viewed as a potential catalyst for an increase in the asset's price, as it can lead to a supply squeeze—a condition where demand may outpace the limited supply, potentially driving prices upward.

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1. Relative Strength Index (RSI) 2. Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) 3. 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) 12:46, 19 May 2025

Top 3 Cryptos on Edge: Weak Momentum Raises Doubts on BTC, ETH, XRP Rally

In the tumultuous sphere of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and Ethereum (ETH) are displaying signals that indicate a potential breakdown, with a diminishing momentum as suggested by their Relative Strength Index (RSI) readings. XRP, in particular, stands on the edge of a critical support level, with forecasts suggesting a dip below the $2 mark if the current downward trend persists.

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1. Cross-border payments 2. Consensus protocol 3. Deflationary nature 12:08, 19 May 2025

XRP Is Winning Wall Street in 2025 – 9 Big Reasons

As we move into the latter half of 2025, XRP, Ripple's digital currency, is seeing increased adoption by financial institutions, banks, and remittance companies. This trend is driven by XRP's technological advantages and a growing demand for improved cross-border payment solutions.

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