Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has added 555 more Bitcoin to its growing treasury, continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy. The company disclosed on Wednesday that it spent approximately $53.4 million on the purchase, acquiring the BTC at an average price of $96,134. The latest acquisition brings Metaplanet’s total holdings to 5,555 BTC, valued at roughly $481.5 million. Metaplanet CEO Celebrates 5,555 Bitcoin Milestone CEO Simon Gerovich celebrated the milestone with a post on X, referencing the Japanese pronunciation of the number 5 — “Go” — and declaring: “Go go go go — to the moon and beyond!” ゴーゴーゴーゴー！5555 BTC達成！ In Japanese, the number 5 is pronounced “Go”, so today we’re shouting: Go go go go — to the moon and beyond! pic.twitter.com/dqIDGu5bDT — Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) May 7, 2025 The company began its Bitcoin-focused strategy in April 2024 and has set an ambitious target of holding 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. With its latest purchase, it has now reached more than halfway toward that goal. To fund its ongoing BTC buys, Metaplanet also announced the issuance of another $25 million in ordinary bonds. This marks the firm’s 13th bond issuance, following a similar $25 million raise just a week ago. *Metaplanet Issues 25 Million USD in 0% Ordinary Bonds to Purchase Additional $BTC * pic.twitter.com/ruPsX85Ot1 — Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) May 7, 2025 In parallel with its crypto strategy, Metaplanet is expanding internationally. Last week, it revealed plans to launch a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary in Miami, Florida—an emerging hub for Bitcoin companies and fintech innovation. The new entity, Metaplanet Treasury Corp., will serve as a key vehicle for its U.S. operations. According to Bitcointreasuries.net, Metaplanet is currently the largest public corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia and ranks 11th globally. Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy remains the global leader with 555,450 BTC. Shares of Metaplanet rose 13.3% on Wednesday following the news, as afternoon trading continued on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Public Companies Show Continued Interest in Bitcoin Just recently, Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, announced it is doubling its capital raising plan to $84 billion in an aggressive push to acquire more Bitcoin. The Virginia-based company disclosed Thursday that it has filed to sell an additional $21 billion in common shares after depleting a previous program of the same size authorized in October. It also doubled its debt issuance target from $21 billion to $42 billion, leaving $14.6 billion remaining under its current authorization. In the first quarter of the year, publicly traded companies increased their Bitcoin holdings by 16.1%, signaling continued institutional interest in the leading cryptocurrency despite market volatility. However, despite public companies’ interest in the leading cryptocurrency, the US government has shown a lack of interest in purchasing Bitcoin. The United States is unlikely to significantly increase its Bitcoin holdings , said BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, citing the country’s ballooning national debt and the cultural image tied to Bitcoin investors. In a recent interview, Hayes cast doubt on the idea that the U.S. would proactively build a “strategic Bitcoin reserve,” beyond the nearly 200,000 BTC already in its possession. The post Metaplanet Acquires Another 555 BTC for $53M, Issues $25M in Bonds for More Purchases appeared first on Cryptonews .
ในช่วงที่ผ่านมา ราคาของ ETH แทบไม่มีการเคลื่อนไหวที่น่าสนใจ ขณะที่นักลงทุนสถาบันหันไปให้ความสนใจกับ Bitcoin มากขึ้น ทำให้ Ethereum ไม่สามารถสร้างความเคลื่อนไหวทางราคาได้ชัดเจนในระยะเวลา 30 วันที่ผ่านมา แม้แต่เมื่อดูย้อนหลังไป 1 เดือน ราคาของ ETH ก็ยังคงอยู่ที่จุดเดิม อย่างไรก็ตาม นักวิเคราะห์คริปโตรายสำคัญอย่าง “Trader Tardigrade” ที่มีผู้ติดตามกว่า 73,000 คนบนแพลตฟอร์ม X ได้ แชร์การวิเคราะห์ที่น่าสนใจเกี่ยวกับ ETH โดยระบุว่าหลังจากที่ผ่านช่วง “Correction Phase” และ “Recovery Phase” มาแล้ว ETH กำลังจะเข้าสู่ “Impulsive Phase” ในอีกไม่กี่สัปดาห์ข้างหน้า $ETH enters Impulsive phase after completing Recovery phase The move aligns with the last cycle #Ethereum pic.twitter.com/98s6lNb8DT — Trader Tardigrade (@TATrader_Alan) May 4, 2025 การเข้าสู่ Impulsive Phase นี้อาจหมายถึงการสิ้นสุดของช่วงตลาดขาลงที่ยาวนานหลายเดือน และเริ่มต้นการวิ่งขึ้นของตลาดกระทิง ซึ่งตามการวิเคราะห์ของผู้เชี่ยวชาญคริปโตรายนี้ อาจยืดเยื้อไปจนถึงช่วงฤดูร้อนปี 2026 โดยราคาของ ETH มีโอกาสพุ่งแตะระดับ 8,200 ดอลลาร์สหรัฐฯ ภายในสิ้นปีนี้ และอาจพุ่งสูงถึง 20,000 ดอลลาร์สหรัฐฯ ต่อเหรียญในปีหน้า การคาดการณ์ราคา ETH สู่ระดับ 20,000 ดอลลาร์ เป็นไปได้จริงหรือไม่? แม้การคาดการณ์ของ “Trader Tardigrade” จะดูน่าตื่นเต้น แต่ก็มีความเป็นไปได้น้อยมากที่จะเกิดขึ้นจริง โดยเฉพาะเมื่อพิจารณาจากมูลค่าตลาดปัจจุบันของ Ethereum ที่อยู่ที่ประมาณ 2.16 แสนล้านดอลลาร์สหรัฐฯ ด้วยราคา ETH ที่ 1,792 ดอลลาร์ หากราคาพุ่งสูงถึง 20,000 ดอลลาร์ภายในหนึ่งปี มูลค่าตลาดของ Ethereum จะต้องเพิ่มขึ้นมากกว่า 10 เท่า นั่นหมายความว่าจะต้องมีเงินกว่า 2 ล้านล้านดอลลาร์ไหลเข้าสู่ Ethereum เพียงโปรเจกต์เดียว ซึ่งเป็นตัวเลขที่สูงมากเมื่อเทียบกับ Bitcoin ที่ปัจจุบันมีมูลค่าตลาดอยู่ที่ 1.86 ล้านล้านดอลลาร์ และมูลค่าตลาดสูงสุดที่ Ethereum เคยทำได้คือ 552 พันล้านดอลลาร์เมื่อเดือนพฤศจิกายน 2021 การที่มูลค่าจะเพิ่มขึ้นเป็นหลายเท่าภายในเวลาเพียงหนึ่งปีจึงเป็นเรื่องที่เป็นไปได้ยากมาก อีกประเด็นที่น่าสนใจคือความสนใจจากนักลงทุนสถาบันต่อ ETH แทบไม่มีอยู่เลยในช่วงที่ผ่านมา จาก ข้อมูลล่าสุดของ The Block เปิดเผยว่า เมื่อวันที่ 30 เมษายน ปริมาณการซื้อขายรวมในสหรัฐฯ อยู่ที่ 71.62 พันล้านดอลลาร์ และเพิ่มขึ้นเพียง 490 ล้านดอลลาร์เท่านั้น ในขณะที่ช่วงเวลาเดียวกัน มีเงินกว่า 8 พันล้านดอลลาร์ไหลเข้าสู่ Bitcoin ETF ในสหรัฐฯ Solaxy: โซลูชัน Layer 2 ที่จะปฏิวัติ Solana และท้าทาย Ethereum ในขณะที่ ETH กำลังประสบปัญหาความสนใจจากนักลงทุน Solaxy (SOLX) โปรเจกต์ที่น่าจับตามองซึ่งกำลังจะเปิดตัวในปี 2025 กำลังพัฒนาโซลูชัน Layer-2 บนบล็อกเชน Solana เพื่อแก้ปัญหาความแออัดของเครือข่าย การทำธุรกรรมล้มเหลว และข้อจำกัดด้านการปรับขนาด ที่เป็น จุดอ่อนของ Solana ในปัจจุบัน Solaxy ใช้เทคโนโลยี Roll-up และการจัดกลุ่มธุรกรรมเพื่อประมวลผลนอกบล็อกเชนหลัก ช่วยให้ระบบทำงานได้เร็วขึ้นและมีประสิทธิภาพมากขึ้น โดยสามารถรวมธุรกรรมหลายรายการเข้าด้วยกัน นำไปประมวลผลนอกเชน แล้วส่งกลับไปยังเชนหลัก ทำให้ธุรกรรมเร็วขึ้นอย่างมาก แม้ในช่วงที่มีการใช้งานสูง โทเค็น SOLX ของโปรเจกต์ได้เปิดให้ซื้อได้แล้วในรอบพรีเซล โดยนักลงทุนสามารถซื้อได้ในราคาพิเศษด้วย USDT, ETH, BNB หรือบัตรเครดิต และยังมีระบบ Staking ที่ให้ผลตอบแทนรายปีสูงถึง 120% ซึ่งจะช่วยรักษาเสถียรภาพของราคาโทเค็นในระยะยาว แม้ว่าผลตอบแทนจะลดลงเมื่อมีผู้เข้าร่วมมากขึ้น ในขณะที่ ETH ยังคงเผชิญกับความท้าทายและความไม่แน่นอนในการเติบโต โปรเจกต์อย่าง Solaxy จึงเป็นทางเลือกที่น่าสนใจสำหรับนักลงทุนที่ต้องการโอกาสใหม่ในตลาดคริปโต ด้วยเทคโนโลยี Layer 2 ที่มีศักยภาพในการแก้ปัญหาที่เครือข่ายบล็อกเชนชั้นนำกำลังเผชิญอยู่ในปัจจุบัน Solaxy
XRP has demonstrated remarkable resilience in Q1 2025, achieving a notable surge that positions it for a pivotal summer, following significant regulatory shifts. XRP outperformed BTC by 10% on the
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Are you wondering what the mood is like in the digital asset space? The Crypto Fear and Greed Index is a popular tool that attempts to bottle the collective emotions of the cryptocurrency market into a single number. As of May 7, this index, provided by Alternative, registered a reading of 67. This marks an increase of eight points from the previous day, but crucially, it keeps the market firmly planted in the ‘Greed’ zone. Understanding the Crypto Fear and Greed Index At its core, the Crypto Fear and Greed Index aims to give investors a clearer picture of prevailing market sentiment. It operates on a scale from 0 to 100: 0: Extreme Fear – Indicates investors are very worried, potentially a buying opportunity. 50: Neutral – The market sentiment is balanced. 100: Extreme Greed – Suggests the market is overheating, potentially signaling a correction is due. The philosophy behind the index is rooted in contrarian investing principles: extreme fear often precedes a market bottom, while extreme greed can signal a market top. Warren Buffett’s famous quote, “Be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful,” perfectly encapsulates this idea. But how does this single number get calculated? The index isn’t based on just one factor. It aggregates data from six different sources, each weighted differently to provide a holistic view of the market mood: Volatility (25%): Measures the current volatility and maximum drawdowns of Bitcoin compared to its average values. Higher volatility often signals fear. Market Momentum/Volume (25%): Compares the current volume and market momentum to recent averages. High buying volume in a positive market often suggests greedy behavior. Social Media (15%): Analyzes sentiment from relevant hashtags and mentions on platforms like Twitter. High engagement with positive sentiment can indicate greed. Surveys (15%): Polls users on their market sentiment (though this factor is currently paused by Alternative). Bitcoin Dominance (10%): The percentage of the total market capitalization that belongs to Bitcoin. Increasing Bitcoin dominance can sometimes signal fear as investors move towards the perceived safety of BTC, or it can indicate greed if BTC is leading a bull run. Google Trends (10%): Looks at search queries related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Spikes in searches for terms like “Bitcoin price manipulation” might indicate fear, while searches for “buy Bitcoin” could indicate greed. What Does Current Crypto Market Sentiment at 67 Mean? A reading of 67 places the index firmly in the ‘Greed’ zone. This suggests that market participants are feeling optimistic, confident, and perhaps a bit euphoric. The eight-point jump from the previous day indicates rapidly improving sentiment. When the index is in the greed zone, it typically means: High Optimism: Investors are generally positive about future price movements. Increased Buying Pressure: More people are looking to buy, driving prices up. Potential for Overextension: The market might be becoming overheated, increasing the risk of a sudden correction. While greed isn’t inherently bad – it’s a natural part of bull markets – extreme greed can be a warning sign. Historically, periods of extreme greed (readings above 80) have often preceded significant price pullbacks as the market runs out of new buyers and early investors take profits. The Index’s Link to Bitcoin Price Movements The Bitcoin Price is often closely correlated with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index. As the dominant cryptocurrency, Bitcoin’s price action significantly influences overall market sentiment. When Bitcoin rallies strongly, the index tends to climb towards greed. Conversely, sharp drops in Bitcoin’s price usually send the index plummeting into fear. The index uses Bitcoin’s volatility and market momentum as key components, directly linking its calculation to BTC’s performance. Therefore, tracking the index provides valuable context for understanding the emotional drivers behind recent Bitcoin price movements. A rising index alongside a rising Bitcoin price suggests the rally is fueled by increasing optimism and participation. Navigating the Cryptocurrency Market with the Index The Cryptocurrency Market is known for its rapid and often dramatic swings. Understanding the prevailing sentiment, as indicated by the Fear and Greed Index, can be a valuable tool for investors navigating these volatile waters. However, it’s crucial to view the index not as a definitive buy or sell signal, but as one piece of a larger puzzle. Here are some ways investors might use the index: Contrarian Indicator: Some investors use high greed readings as a potential signal to reduce risk or take profits, and high fear readings as a signal to look for buying opportunities. Confirmation Tool: Others use the index to confirm signals from other technical or fundamental analysis methods. If your analysis suggests caution and the index is showing high greed, it might strengthen your conviction. Emotional Thermometer: Simply observing the index can help you gauge your own emotions. Are you feeling overly optimistic just because the index is high? Or overly fearful when it’s low? This self-awareness is key in investing. Remember, the index is a reflection of past and current sentiment, not a prediction of the future. Market dynamics can change rapidly. Decoding Investor Psychology Through Fear and Greed At its heart, the Investor Psychology driving the cryptocurrency market is a powerful force. The Fear and Greed Index is essentially a barometer for this collective psychological state. When fear dominates, panic selling can cascade, driving prices down further. When greed takes over, FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) can lead to irrational buying and speculative bubbles. Understanding that market cycles are often driven by shifts between fear and greed is fundamental to long-term investing success. The index provides a quantifiable way to observe these shifts in real-time. A reading of 67 suggests that many investors are currently more influenced by the potential for further gains (greed) than the risk of losses (fear). Challenges and Limitations: The index is primarily focused on Bitcoin, although it reflects the broader market mood due to BTC’s dominance. The weighting of components is determined by the provider and may not capture all relevant factors. Sentiment can change extremely quickly, making the index a snapshot rather than a constant state. It should never be the sole basis for investment decisions. Conclusion: What Does the 67 Reading Tell Us? The Crypto Fear and Greed Index sitting at 67 on May 7, firmly in the ‘Greed’ zone, indicates a significant level of optimism currently pervading the market. While this reflects positive price momentum and improving sentiment, it also serves as a reminder that exuberance can be a precursor to pullbacks. Savvy investors use this information as context, combining it with other forms of analysis to make informed decisions, rather than being swept away by the prevailing emotion. To learn more about the latest crypto market trends, explore our article on key developments shaping Bitcoin price action.
XRP saw a strong Q1 performance, but can it continue the trend in the summer?
The post FOMC Meeting Today: What to Expect From Jerome Powell’s Speech appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The U.S. Federal Reserve has kicked off its two-day FOMC meeting today, and while markets expect no immediate rate change, the real catalyst for Bitcoin and crypto could be Jerome Powell’s speech.There’s a 99% probability that the Fed will hold interest rates steady between 4.25% and 4.50% Crypto Market on Edge Bitcoin is trading in a tight range between $92,000 and $97,000 , as crypto markets stay cautious ahead of Powell’s speech. The decision might be priced in, but Powell’s stance on inflation, growth, and rate cuts will likely decide whether crypto rallies or dumps. Markets are increasingly uneasy due to Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs , which are inflaming inflation fears and slowing down growth expectations. This points to a classic stagflation setup — where economic growth slows, but inflation stays high. In such a scenario, the Fed faces a tough choice: Hold rates and risk a further economic slowdown Start cutting and risk reigniting inflation Either move has its risks, which is why Powell is cornered . FOMC Expectations While Powell publicly maintains a hawkish stance, the Fed’s recent actions tell a different story: Quantitative tightening has slowed Treasury repurchases have quietly begun Balance sheet reduction is happening at a softer pace These are early signs that the Fed is laying the groundwork for easing — even if it hasn’t said so officially. And for Bitcoin, that expectation alone can be enough to fuel a rally . What Next For Crypto Market? If Powell sounds dovish , expect a breakout above $97K and renewed crypto momentum. If he stays hawkish , markets may retest support near $92K. The crypto market is laser-focused on the FOMC Meeting Today , and Powell’s tone could set the trend for the rest of Q2.
The post Missed XRP or BTC? Here Are Altcoins With Real Potential in 2025 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Altcoins have been showing signs of life recently, and many are wondering if a big altcoin rally is around the corner. This comes alongside the release of the U.S. crypto market structure bill, which could change the way cryptocurrencies are regulated in the country. The new law changes how certain cryptocurrencies are regulated, classifying some of them as “digital commodities.” This means they will now be overseen by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), instead of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Analyst Dagnum P.I. sees this as a big win for utility tokens like Cardano (ADA), Algorand (ALGO), Avalanche (AVAX), Hedera (HBAR), and BlockDAG (DAG), all of which rely on staking and node operations. These tokens can now be distributed as rewards for activities like running nodes or verifying data, without being labeled as sales of securities or commodities. “Whole world of Utility beyond $BTC $XRP that are about to be unleashed,” the analyst said. What’s Next For Altcoins? Cardano (ADA), for example, is making headlines as its developer activity has even outpaced Ethereum’s. Whale activity has been strong too, with over 420 million ADA tokens being added recently. ADA is now trading at $0.6759, up over 2% in the past 24 hours. An analyst observed bullish signs for Algorand (ALGO). The MACD indicator is about to turn positive for the first time since September 2024, which could mean the start of an uptrend. If ALGO can close above $0.25 on the weekly chart, it could trigger a rally similar to the one it saw in late 2024.. Avalanche (AVAX), which is seen as a top player in the layer-1 space, is holding steady around $19.84, with a market cap over $8 billion. Hedera (HBAR) is experiencing some price swings, but analysts believe it could be preparing for a big move. It’s currently trading at $0.1764, with support levels around $0.146 and $0.171. BlockDAG, a new blockchain project, is also gaining attention for its strong potential and growing hype. It’s expected to be a top investment in 2025.
Berachain continues to bleed, down 21% in a week and nearly 40% in 30 days, with technical indicators painting a grim short-term picture. As of press time, Berachain ( BERA ) is trading at $2.88, down more than 80% from its peak of $14.83 and roughly 68% from its most recent local peak of $8.94 on Mar. 29. The sharp drop comes after Boyco Vaults, a pre-launch liquidity program that let users deposit assets in exchange for early rewards, unlocked $2.7 billion in total value locked on May 6. These assets include 2% of BERA’s total supply, A sizable portion of these assets entered the market after the unlock, causing significant selling pressure and sparking volatility in all of the main trading pairs. Just before the unlock on May 4, BERA briefly hit a record low of $2.82 and is still experiencing a strong downward pressure. Despite this, trading volume increased by 105% to $120.7 million over the last day, suggesting that market activity is growing. According to Coinglass data , BERA’s 24-hour derivatives volume increased 71% to $218.3 million, while open interest has decreased 6.3% to $81.4 million. This implies that some traders have exited positions due to the uncertainty. There is a slight bearish bias as shown by a 24-hour long/short ratio of 0.926. You might also like: Paddle Finance launch on Berachain: Liquidity tools for assets most protocols ignore At $2.88, BERA is trading just above important psychological support on the daily chard. Price remains compressed below the 20-day and 50-day moving averages, while Bollinger Bands show a strong contraction, which usually indicates a squeeze in volatility and a potential sharp move ahead. Berachain price analysis. Credit: crypto.news The relative strength index is well into oversold territory at 28.67, suggesting that bearish momentum may be overextended but not necessarily exhausted. However, if there isn’t a volume breakout or verified bullish divergence, any bounce might not last long. If selling pressure persists, BERA risks a breakdown below $2.80, potentially retesting $2.50, a key psychological level and likely next support. A short-term rally toward $4.00 may be possible if bulls can hold back current levels and push BERA back above $3.40, which is the mid-Bollinger Band and the previous support that turned into resistance. Until stronger accumulation appears, the path of least resistance is still downward. Read more: XRP whale wallets surge past 300K — is a breakout on the horizon?