Bitcoin (BTC) has entered a consolidation phase after rallying almost 10% this week despite trading marginally lower during the ongoing session. The flagship cryptocurrency maintained its position above $90,000 despite facing substantial selling pressure, falling to a low of $91,678 before rebounding. BTC is marginally up over the past 24 hours and trading around $93,743. It has registered an increase of almost 11% over the past week. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit Four-Month Highs Spot Bitcoin ETFs continued to attract interest this week as institutional interest supported the flagship cryptocurrency’s rally. According to data from SoSoValue, spot Bitcoin ETFs registered a total net inflow of $2.68 billion as of Thursday, the highest since mid-December, when Bitcoin surged past the $100,000 mark for the first time. BTC could rally further if inflows continue. Additionally, demand for Bitcoin from public companies remains strong, with Michael Saylor’s Strategy announcing the acquisition of 6,556 BTC this week for $555.8 million. Japanese investment firm Metaplanet also announced the purchase of 330 BTC for $28.2 million. The firm followed this up with another purchase of 145 BTC on Thursday, taking its total holdings past 5,000 BTC . This buying activity is bullish for the flagship cryptocurrency, increasing demand and reducing circulation. If buying activity persists, Bitcoin could reclaim $100,000. However, analysts expect short-term price fluctuations to persist. Paul Atkins Sworn In As SEC Chair Paul Atkins was sworn in as the 34th Chairman of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week. Atkins previously served as SEC Commissioner under the Bush administration. Atkins is known for his friendly approach to the digital asset industry, serving as the co-chair of the Token Alliance at the Digital Chamber of Commerce since 2017. He has advocated for clarity in crypto regulation and innovation-friendly policies. He has also been directly involved with the crypto industry. The crypto industry has welcomed Atkins’ appointment due to the expectation of a friendlier and less punitive regulatory framework for digital assets. Atkins stated after he was sworn in, “I am honored by the trust and confidence President Trump and the Senate have placed in me to lead the SEC. As I return to the SEC, I am pleased to join my fellow Commissioners and the agency’s dedicated professionals to advance its mission to facilitate capital formation; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets and protect investors. Together we will work to ensure that the U.S. is the best and most secure place in the world to invest and do business.” Robert Kiyosaki Makes Yet Another Bitcoin Prediction Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has warned of deepening financial instability in the US and urged individuals to take control of their economic futures by making strategic investments in assets like Bitcoin . The author predicted that a “Great Depression” is coming and bet on Bitcoin, stating it would rise to $200,000 this year and soar to $1 million by 2035. “Makes me sad: In 2025, credit card debt is at all-time highs. U.S. debt is at an all-time high. Unemployment is rising. 401ks are losing. Pensions are being stolen. The US may be heading for a Great Depression.” The author expressed concern for those ignoring his warnings but reiterated they could build wealth if they took immediate and decisive action. Kiyosaki advocates investing in what he describes as the “three pillars” of protection: Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin. The author recently discussed Silver, stating, “I am buying more silver eagles today. The good news is Silver is the biggest investment bargain today. Gold has already hit all-time highs. I have plenty of Bitcoin, and Silver is still 50% below its all-time high today, about $35. I believe Silver will 2x to $70 this year.” Bitcoin (BTC) Price Analysis Bitcoin (BTC) is consolidating above $93,000 after registering a substantial rally this week that saw the price jump over 10%. The rally was fueled by market developments, Trump’s climbdown in the trade war against China, and clarity about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s tenure. Rising spot Bitcoin ETF inflows also buoyed investor sentiment. The flagship cryptocurrency will target $95,000, with analysts optimistic about short-term gains. An analyst from QCP Capital stated, “With BTC holding firmly above $90K, sentiment is becoming increasingly optimistic. Call options at $95K strikes for end-April and end-May expiries have dominated flow, pointing to a tactical appetite for further upside. Still, with macro risks temporarily subdued and trade tensions cooling, BTC is likely to consolidate in a narrow $90K–$94.5K range while awaiting a decisive push toward the elusive $100K mark.” BTC has registered substantial movement this week after remaining relatively muted the week prior. The price dropped over 1% on Tuesday (April 15) before recovering on Wednesday, registering a marginal increase and settling at $84,034. BTC continued to push higher on Thursday, rising 1.10% to cross the 50-day SMA and settle at $84,956. Despite the positive sentiment, BTC registered a marginal decline on Friday and settled at $84,518. Price action turned positive over the weekend as BTC rose 0.61% on Saturday and 0.22% on Sunday to reclaim $85,000 and settle at $85,224. Source: TradingView BTC started the current week on a bullish note, rising almost 3% to surge past $87,000 and settle at $87,508. Bullish sentiment intensified on Tuesday as BTC rallied nearly 7% to reclaim $90,000 and settle at $93,380. The price encountered volatility on Wednesday thanks to selling pressure at higher levels. However, BTC registered a marginal increase despite selling pressure and settled at $93,744. BTC fell to an intraday low of $91,678 Thursday as sellers attempted to drive it below $90,000. However, bulls did not cede ground, and the price rebounded to register a marginal increase and settle above $94,000. The current session sees BTC up almost 1%, trading above $94,000, recovering from an intraday low of $92,901. With BTC on the verge of claiming the $95,000 level, a push to $100,000 could be on the horizon for the flagship cryptocurrency. Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
The US Federal Reserve has taken an important step for the cryptocurrency industry. Accordingly, the FED announced that it has withdrawn the regulatory restrictions that banks have imposed on cryptocurrency and stablecoin activities. The Federal Reserve announced that it has rescinded its 2022 and 2023 audit letters requiring state member banks to provide advance notice of their cryptocurrency and stablecoin activities. The FED announced that from now on, such activities will be supervised through the standard supervisory process and that it will adopt a more flexible approach to the activities of banks. “The Federal Reserve Board announced on Thursday that it has withdrawn its guidance on banks’ crypto-asset and dollar token activities and made related changes to its expectations regarding these activities. This ensures that the Board's expectations remain aligned with evolving risks and further support innovation in the banking system.” As a result, the Fed will no longer wait for banks to report and will instead monitor banks’ cryptocurrency activities through its normal supervisory process. Finally, the Fed added that it will collaborate with U.S. agencies to assess whether additional guidance is needed to support innovation, including cryptocurrency activities. While this move by the FED was welcomed by the cryptocurrency industry, famous Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor said in his post, “Banks can now start supporting Bitcoin.” *This is not investment advice. Continue Reading: FED Takes a Step Back! Huge Move Towards Cryptocurrencies!
Speculation that the Pokémon franchise could make its leap onto the Sui blockchain is fueling a price spike in Sui’s native token. SUI has rallied more than 63% over the past four days, climbing from $3.10 to $3.42, even as Bitcoin gained a comparatively modest 7% in the same period. SUI x Pokémon? Market observers trace SUI’s outperformance to a cluster of social-media posts that connect the dots between The Pokémon Company’s latest update to its Pokémon HOME mobile app and recent disclosures from the Sui ecosystem. On April 23, Pokémon HOME added a medal-collection feature and—crucially—quietly amended its privacy policy to include Parasol Technologies as an approved developer permitted to receive user data. Parasol, a blockchain-gaming studio, was recently acquired by Mysten Labs, the core development team behind the Sui network. Related Reading: SUI Forms Inverse Head And Shoulders – Can Bulls Break Above $2.52? Within hours, prominent crypto commentators amplified the coincidence. TylerD (@Tyler_Did_It) told followers: “Pokémon on Sui? The rumor mill is working overtime on this one. Today, Pokémon HOME had a privacy policy update which includes a new developer—Parasol Technologies. Mysten Labs owns Parasol—and is also the developer behind Sui. Not too hard to start connecting these dots…” Shotgun (@shotguncaio), founder of The Espresso Shot, pointed to a since-deleted Sui Foundation blog entry that, according to screenshots, briefly mentioned Pokémon-branded NFTs: “The official Sui Foundation blog confirmed (and removed) Pokémon NFTs. … When Parasol Technologies—owned by Mysten Labs, the company behind Sui—was included in their privacy policy, the rumors became more intense. … Those ‘medals’ are tradable, unique digital items with distinct codes and serial numbers rather than SBTs (soulbound tokens). In my opinion, this adds an element of excitement by introducing a trading layer.” Ashen (@solashenone), founder of Kamai Finance, emphasized the corporate links: “Mysten Labs owns SUI and recently acquired Parasol Labs. Parasol Labs is listed as a dev in the new Pokémon HOME game. Could this be because Ashen one is heavily invested in Pokémon cards and SUI now?” Gaming Daily (@GamingDailyx) summarized the emerging narrative for a broader gaming audience: “RUMOR: Pokémon x Sui. Pokémon might be closer to Web3 than we think. Parasol Technologies now listed in Pokémon HOME’s privacy policy. Parasol is owned by Mysten Labs, the creators of Sui. No comments yet from Nintendo or TPC.” Related Reading: SUI Price Nears $2.82 Resistance – Is A Breakout Imminent? Beyond social media, a separate report detailing the April 23 app update underscored why Parasol’s name matters. While the Sui Foundation’s blog post of the same day announced that Parasol will launch trading-card games such as Capybara Fusion and Code of Joker: Evolutions on Sui, it made no mention of Pokémon. Nevertheless, the proximity of the announcements—and the franchise’s history with collectible assets—has stoked expectations that Pokémon’s sprawling intellectual-property empire could experiment with tokenized items on Sui. The Pokémon brand commands one of the most valuable trading-card markets in the world; in 2022, YouTuber Logan Paul paid $5.275 million for a single Pikachu Illustrator card in a private sale that set a world record. Yet blockchain integrations have historically met fan resistance: a 2023 Pokémon Company job post seeking candidates familiar with NFTs generated swift backlash from long-time players. Neither Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, nor Mysten Labs has issued an official statement on any Pokémon-related blockchain initiative. The absence of confirmation has not dampened momentum in the SUI market, where traders appear willing to price in even a slim probability of a Pokémon partnership. At press time, SUI traded at $3.54. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The crypto market is slowly treading towards a price recovery, which has caused investors who had shorted coins to lose over $150 million in the last day. During the period, Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, Solana (SOL), and Dogecoin (DOGE) have all witnessed price upticks of over 2%. DOGE’s 24-hour 6% gain is the highest among the top 10 cryptos by market cap. According to CoinGlass, crypto liquidations peaked at $270 million, with short positions reaching $127 million by Thursday’s close. About $142 million was liquidated from long traders at the time, but the number trickled down to $82 million after digital currency prices went up. Bitcoin, which is currently trading 2% more than the previous close, had over $40 million in positions exited, placing it as the most liquidated coin in the last 24 hours. Crypto short liquidations up after brief price recovery Since April 21, most cryptocurrencies have shown signs of a potential trend reversal, supported by growing whale activity across major exchanges. According to CryptoQuant contributor Crypto Dan, whale purchases on Binance grew ahead of each rebound, with similar buying patterns also emerging on US-based Coinbase. The Coinbase Premium index has been consistently positive this business week after a period of sustained demand from US investors, backed by a more optimistic market. Crypto Dan believes the current patterns mean investors are confident that the market is going beyond short-lived rallies. Per CryptoQuant’s chart, exchange funding rates turned negative, falling sharply below the -0.0060 mark at around 03:00 PM UTC yesterday. Before the rates tanked, Bitcoin had taken a slight dip below $92,000 and was on track to go down even further, but a price correction pushed the price level back above at around 05:00 PM UTC. Bitcoin Funding Rates chart. Source: CryptoQuant. Within just 10 hours, Bitcoin surged to $93,400, starting a psychological market short squeeze. The -0040 funding rate level has historically signaled the potential for upward moves driven by short liquidations, now almost double the number of long liquidations, per CoinGlass. Binance’s funding rate is now back above -0.0060, but if crypto prices continue climbing, the market might experience another squeeze as overleveraged short positions risk being flushed out. Bitcoin’s long-term holders (LTHs) have also increased their collective wealth this month, as the BTC price rallied from $74,450 to $94,900. Bitcoin LTH Realized Cap. Source: CryptoQuant. According to on-chain data from CryptoQuant, the realized market capitalization of LTHs rose by $26 billion between April 1 and April 23, going up from $345 billion to $371 billion. ETH, XRP, and SOL investors hopeful of bull market run On the altcoin side, Ethereum (ETH) is trading at approximately $1,775.71, seeing a modest daily gain of 1.93%. ETH addresses acquired over 1.1 million ETH in the past week. In the past 48 hours, inflows to derivative exchanges have exceeded 80,000 ETH, which could mean investors are expecting a period of high volatility. Solana, now changing hands at around $153.77, had a 4.73% intraday increase. The token’s price seems to have benefited from a $500 million institutional investment announced by Sol Strategies late Tuesday. The recent closure of the SEC lawsuit against Ripple has helped XRP stick above the $2.1 threshold, and the token is up by 1.86% on the day. The overall crypto market rally started on Monday, but a more defined uptrend came on Wednesday evening after US President Donald Trump stated he has “no intention of firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell,” after he threw some digs at the Fed chair last weekend. Away from digital currencies, US stock futures posted modest gains Friday pre-market open sessions, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 contracts ticking higher, while Dow Jones Industrial Average futures hovered near the flatline. Cryptopolitan Academy: Tired of market swings? Learn how DeFi can help you build steady passive income. Register Now
ARK Invest has lifted its most optimistic target for Bitcoin to a staggering $2.4 million by 2030. The firm, known for its high-conviction bets on disruptive innovation, attributes the upgrade to a confluence of rising institutional demand and BTC’s evolving role as “digital gold.” In a report released on April 24, ARK analyst David Puell outlined the asset manager’s revised projections. The new base and bear case estimates have also been raised, to $1.2 million and $500,000 respectively—up from $710,000 and $300,000 just two months ago. Puell said the forecasts stem from a detailed model that factors in Bitcoin’s total addressable market (TAM), estimated adoption rates, and the cryptocurrency’s predictable supply cap. According to ARK, if institutional capital pushes BTC to capture just 6.5% of the global financial market—excluding gold—it would justify the eye-popping $2.4 million valuation. Bitcoin Digital Gold Narrative Gain Traction While Wall Street’s growing appetite for Bitcoin is key to ARK’s bullish outlook, the firm also sees significant upside in BTC’s rising use in emerging economies. In regions plagued by inflation, capital controls, or currency volatility, Bitcoin is increasingly viewed not as a speculative asset but as a lifeline. Puell emphasized this dynamic, noting that “Bitcoin’s safe haven appeal in developing markets carries perhaps the highest potential for real capital inflow.” ARK estimates that this use case alone could account for nearly 14% of the upside in its most ambitious scenario. Bitcoin’s growing resemblance to gold —particularly in terms of scarcity and store-of-value utility—further supports ARK’s confidence. In the bull case, BTC could absorb up to 60% of gold’s $18 trillion market cap, a shift that would fundamentally alter global asset allocation. Trillion-Dollar Club Could See a New Member If ARK’s $2.4 million scenario materializes, BTC total market cap would surge to $49.2 trillion, based on a circulating supply of 20.5 million coins by decade’s end. That figure would rival the combined GDPs of the United States and China and more than double gold’s standing. Even the revised bear and base cases would demand an annualized growth rate of 32% and 53% respectively—aggressive, but not unthinkable, given BTC’s current trajectory. The asset recently rebounded from a 2025 low near $75,000 to the $94,000 range, buoyed in part by the Trump’s announcement of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve . The post ARK Invest Lifts Bitcoin Bull Target to $2.4M as Institutions Drive New Gold Narrative appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .
The upcoming launch of CME XRP futures is poised to redefine the landscape for crypto derivatives, promising significant implications for market demand and pricing. With the introduction of two distinct
In a bold and impassioned post on X, popular crypto commentator Amelie has reignited discussions about XRP’s long-term valuation potential. Her post paints a vivid picture of future regret, listing escalating price points from $0.50 to over $100, culminating in a powerful assertion: “XRP was not created for $10,000+ by accident.” The message is simple—investors may soon find themselves looking back with deep regret if they fail to act now. But beyond the emotional appeal lies a more nuanced case for XRP’s explosive potential, one rooted in fundamental shifts in financial infrastructure, legal clarity, and institutional adoption. "I SHOULD‘VE BOUGHT XRP AT $0.50!" "I SHOULD‘VE BOUGHT XRP AT $2,00!" "I SHOULD‘VE BOUGHT XRP AT $10!" "I SHOULD‘VE BOUGHT XRP AT $50!" "I SHOULD‘VE BOUGHT XRP AT $100!" #XRP WAS NOT CREATED FOR $10,000+ BY ACCIDENT – BUY NOW OR CRY LATER! pic.twitter.com/OYOrfaTw1N — 𝓐𝓶𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓮 (@_Crypto_Barbie) April 24, 2025 The Psychological Tension Behind Missed Opportunities Amelie’s message taps into a common psychological phenomenon in crypto: FOMO, or the fear of missing out. From Bitcoin at $0.10 to Ethereum at $8, the digital asset world has a rich history of investors lamenting opportunities not taken. With XRP, the sentiment is amplified by its prolonged legal battle with the U.S. SEC, which many believe has artificially suppressed its price while its utility and partnerships have expanded globally. Amelie’s timeline of imagined regret is not just rhetorical flair—it reflects years of XRP price stagnation during a period of growing adoption and technical maturity. Why $10,000 Isn’t Just Fantasy for Some Analysts To the uninitiated, a five-figure XRP price target may sound wildly speculative. But among certain circles in the XRP community, such projections are taken seriously. The logic hinges on XRP’s role in global liquidity markets, especially in cross-border payments and central bank digital currency (CBDC) settlement. If XRP captures even a modest share of global remittance flows—estimated at over $800 billion annually—or becomes a bridge asset for sovereign digital currencies, its utility could justify a significantly higher valuation. Furthermore, with Ripple expanding its reach to over 300 financial institutions and launching tokenization, AMM infrastructure, and real-time payments across continents, the base use case for XRP has never looked stronger. Legal Clarity and the Post-SEC Landscape A major turning point in XRP’s narrative came when Judge Analisa Torres ruled in 2023 that XRP itself is not a security, delivering Ripple and its community a decisive victory against the SEC. This outcome not only vindicated years of community advocacy but also unlocked the possibility of broader U.S.-based exchange listings, ETF applications , and institutional adoption. With the legal fog lifting, long-term holders believe XRP can now perform on the open market without the overhang of regulatory uncertainty. We are on twitter, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) July 15, 2023 XRP’s Growing Real-World Role Amelie’s conviction also reflects XRP’s growing real-world integration. Nations have begun testing the XRP Ledger for CBDC pilots, Ripple has launched Liquidity Hub to help enterprises source crypto efficiently, and decentralized finance features like automated market makers (AMMs) are making their way to XRPL. The infrastructure being laid is not just technical—it is systemic. XRP is no longer just a speculative token; it is being positioned as a foundational layer in the next era of global finance. Institutional Catalysts and the Perfect Storm Behind the scenes, major institutions are positioning themselves to capitalize on this momentum. The CME Group is set to launch regulated XRP futures in May, and multiple ETF applications are now before the SEC. The convergence of regulatory acceptance, liquidity infrastructure, and institutional accessibility could create the kind of demand shock that Amelie’s post hints at. If the XRP price does begin to climb parabolically, many latecomers may indeed echo her imagined regrets: “I should’ve bought at $0.50…$2…$10.” The Power of Vision—and Timing Whether or not XRP hits $10,000, Amelie’s message captures something powerful—the idea that transformative technologies often appear overhyped until they become essential. For XRP, the building blocks of such a transformation are rapidly falling into place. The opportunity lies not just in price, but in timing. Those paying attention to the broader financial paradigm shift may find Amelie’s words prophetic rather than dramatic. As always in crypto, hindsight is 20/20—but vision belongs to those willing to look ahead. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Pundit Predicts Massive Regret for Those Ignoring XRP appeared first on Times Tabloid .
Multiple ETF Decisions Postponed The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently announced delays in its decisions regarding several cryptocurrency Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). This includes the Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs from Bitwise, as well as the Hedera ETF proposed by Canary Capital. The SEC stated that these postponements are due to the need … Continue reading "SEC Delays Crypto ETF Decisions Amid Application Surge" The post SEC Delays Crypto ETF Decisions Amid Application Surge appeared first on Cryptoknowmics-Crypto News and Media Platform .
MAGACOINFINANCE Is Earning Its Spot Among High-Conviction Projects Investors have long trusted Bitcoin (BTC) , Ripple (XRP) , and Solana (SOL) as strong performers in the crypto space. But as these assets mature, the potential for outsized returns is slowly diminishing. That’s why many are turning toward earlier-stage projects like MAGACOINFINANCE , which still offers strategic positioning before major listings or saturation. With controlled distribution and a focused rollout, MAGACOINFINANCE is quietly gaining recognition as a project with real long-term potential. Why MAGACOINFINANCE Is Rising on Analyst Watchlists MAGACOINFINANCE instantly caught the eye of investors — quickly establishing itself as a serious altcoin to watch. Its appeal lies in more than just timing—it’s about structure, exclusivity, and early momentum. The token’s model favors long-term conviction. Investors are aligning with the project not because of hype, but because of its strong fundamentals and rare access window. It’s this kind of setup that often precedes breakout success in the crypto market. MAGACOINFINANCE vs. ETH, LINK, and SUI: Entry Opportunity Matters Ethereum (ETH) , Chainlink (LINK) , and SUI all offer strong infrastructure and ecosystem value—but these assets are already fully visible in the market. Their prices are shaped by broader cycles and heavy exposure. MAGACOINFINANCE , by contrast, is still in its growth phase. Its limited access and low visibility make it a prime candidate for investors who prefer to enter before the crowd. Final Thoughts: MAGACOINFINANCE Follows the Blueprint of BTC, ETH, and XRP’s Early Rise The stories behind Bitcoin (BTC) , Ethereum (ETH) , and XRP all began with early believers acting before the market caught on. Now, MAGACOINFINANCE is being mentioned in the same breath—not because it’s imitating those projects, but because it offers a familiar early-stage edge. Secure your tokens now, exclusively at MAGACOINFINANCE.COM Website: https://magacoinfinance.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/magacoinfinance Continue Reading: Can $100 in Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and Solana Still Deliver Big Returns?
The STX token has surged by 56%, reaching a two-month high. BitGo introduced sBTC to enhance Bitcoin's usability in decentralized finance. Continue Reading: STX Token Surges as New Financial Opportunities Emerge in the Stacks Ecosystem The post STX Token Surges as New Financial Opportunities Emerge in the Stacks Ecosystem appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .