Photo by Steve Johnson on Unsplash As the internet transitions from Web2 to Web3, users are no longer dependent on centralized platforms or big tech companies to manage their data, content, or online identities. In this shift, digital identities become fully user-controlled, deployed as smart contract accounts on blockchain networks. These systems offer better security, autonomy, and privacy. And while future integrations like zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) may further improve private verification, today’s models already represent a major shift in how identity is constructed and maintained online. This redefinition of online identity changes how we use the internet and opens new creative opportunities. One of the technologies helping digital identities growth is the Non-Fungible Token (NFT), not just as a collectible, but as a programmable, identity-linked asset that creators and cultural engineers can use to build persistent, self-owned digital presences. NFTs as Building Blocks of Digital Identity NFTs are commonly known as digital assets: photography, animations, written content, or videos, stored on the blockchain. But their role is quickly evolving. Across the Web3 space, projects like Lens Protocol (NFT-based social profiles), POAP (event credentials), and Ethereum Name Service ( ENS ) (blockchain usernames) have explored how NFTs can function as identity primitives. These tokens are becoming dynamic, verifiable representations of ownership, access, and digital presence. At their core, NFTs contain unique metadata and smart contract logic that make them immutable, interoperable, and tamper-proof, laying the foundation for trust in decentralized identity systems. LUKSO , a Layer 1 blockchain designed for creative and cultural use cases, builds directly on this potential. It introduces a standardized framework that treats NFTs not just as assets but as programmable extensions of on-chain identity, tied to smart contract-based accounts called Universal Profiles. LUKSO’s NFT Standards vs Traditional NFT Models While early NFTs focused on scarcity and static media, LUKSO reimagines them as building blocks for identity, interaction, and infrastructure. Built on an EVM-compatible blockchain, LUKSO introduces a suite of smart contract standards, known as LSPs (LUKSO Standard Proposals), designed to support creators, developers, and cultural ecosystems. LSP7 and LSP8: Digital Assets for the Next Internet LUKSO defines two core asset standards: LSP7 – Digital Asset: For fungible tokens (like community currencies, loyalty points, or reputation systems). LSP8 – Identifiable Digital Asset: For non-fungible tokens (NFTs) representing unique items, such as avatars, wearables, memberships, or even identity tokens. These asset types are natively interoperable with Universal Profiles (UPs) and include features not present in older standards like ERC721 or ERC20: Transfer notifications (via LSP1): Every asset interaction can emit signals to the recipient profile or contract. This enables reactive behaviors when apps are designed to listen and respond, laying the groundwork for more composable interactions between assets, users, and platforms. Dynamic metadata (via LSP4): NFT and token metadata is stored on-chain as extensible JSON, including details like creator attribution, license, versioning, and usage intent. Gasless transactions (via LSP25): When supported by relayer infrastructure (like in UniversalEverything.io or the UP Browser Extension), users can interact with NFTs and dApps without needing to hold LYX, lowering onboarding barriers. Together, these upgrades turn NFTs into modular, identity-linked infrastructure, capable of supporting more nuanced and future-facing use cases. Offering New Capabilities for Creators True Ownership and Control At the heart of LUKSO’s infrastructure is Universal Profiles (UPs), smart contract accounts that replace traditional wallets (EOAs). Once a creator deploys a UP, they own a tamper-proof, upgradeable identity that can’t be altered or removed by any third party, not even the platform that displayed it. All access to the Universal Profile itself is governed by on-chain permissions (via LSP6), which determine who can execute transactions, manage keys, or upgrade logic. While assets can be connected to the profile, they may retain their own permission logic unless designed to integrate with the profile’s controller system. This model is a big shift from both Web2 profiles (controlled by platforms) and early Web3 wallets (which offer limited security and flexibility). UPs function more like customizable, secure operating systems for creators’ online presence. Monetization Across Multiple Platforms A key limitation of ERC721 is its single-approval design: creators can only list an NFT on one marketplace at a time. LUKSO’s standards solve this by allowing multi-platform interoperability. NFTs built with LSP8 can be listed, traded, or interacted with across any platform that supports Universal Profiles, without requiring manual approvals or compromising ownership. This approach lets creators reach a broader audience for potential sales, leverage multiple platform strengths, and retain full licensing or royalties control without being bound to a single platform. Interoperable Profiles On LUKSO, profiles are portable. Through interfaces like UniversalEverything.io or the browser extension, a creator’s Universal Profile acts as a consistent identity layer across social networks, marketplaces, apps, and dApps, without needing separate accounts or fragmented wallets. It becomes the interface through which assets are managed, displayed, and interacted with, carrying with it the full context of metadata, permissions, and reputation. Customization and Evolving NFTs NFTs on LUKSO aren’t frozen at mint time. Using LSP4 (Digital Asset Metadata), creators can define on-chain metadata schemas that include functionality, licensing, or utility, and update them later. This enables digital assets that evolve over time, reflect versioned work, or adapt to specific audiences or contexts. Assets become containers for creator-defined logic, not just static tokens. The Impact of LUKSO’s NFTs on Creative Economies and Industries LUKSO introduces a more adaptable set of tools for creators working with digital assets. Instead of limiting NFTs to static media files with fixed metadata, its standards allow for assets that can evolve over time, carry richer contextual information, and remain directly tied to a creator’s profile. This matters for industries, like art, fashion, or entertainment, where the work itself usually changes post-release, where attribution is important, and where creators need distribution options further than a single platform. One important shift is how metadata is handled. With LUKSO’s standards, NFT metadata is stored on-chain and remains editable, so a digital fashion piece might gain new traits after a runway event, or an artwork might change visually in response to a season, milestone, or audience interaction. Assets can also be listed across multiple marketplaces at once, avoiding the platform lock-in that’s typical with standards like ERC721. These mechanics create space for more fluid, collaborative, and iterative creative practices.-LUKSO’s architecture is particularly relevant for creative industries where context, attribution, and adaptability matter. Instead of treating NFTs as media files, LUKSO treats them as programmable, modular components of an identity-driven internet. Creators can issue NFTs that update after launch—reacting to real-world events, collaborations, or creative direction. A fashion piece might gain traits after a runway show; a visual artwork might unlock new elements on an anniversary. Metadata can be editable when creators design NFTs using LUKSO’s flexible metadata standard (ERC725Y + LSP4). This enables digital assets that evolve over time, reflecting versioning, audience interaction, or contextual changes. For industries like fashion, art, entertainment, and design—where much of the work evolves after its release—this model reflects how creative economies already operate. Examples in Use A few early projects show how this plays out. Karl Lagerfeld launched a collection of NFTs on LUKSO as a way of experimenting with digital legacy and scarcity in luxury fashion. The drop showed how a traditional brand could issue limited-edition assets without relying on any single marketplace or proprietary app, while still keeping control over the presentation and licensing of the work. Burnt Pix , a generative art project native to the LUKSO network, used LSP8 to mint identity-aware NFTs where each piece is not only unique, but tethered to a profile and designed to support future updates, turning what would normally be a fixed artwork into something more responsive and reconfigurable. And KidSuper Studios , known for mixing storytelling with streetwear and digital experimentation, has explored LUKSO as a way to release creative works that aren’t just viewed, but interacted with, whether that means narrative-driven collectibles, evolving visual tokens, or fashion pieces with embedded metadata about origin, intent, or version. Conclusion As NFTs grow above static collectibles, they’re becoming part of the infrastructure for digital identity. Through standards like LSP7 and LSP8, LUKSO introduces a more adaptable framework, one that supports profile-linked assets, editable metadata, and interaction across platforms. These tools offer developers, creators and cultural engineers more than distribution, they offer continuity, authorship, and context on-chain. While LUKSO shares Ethereum’s technical foundation, it applies that base in a different direction, one focused on creative economies, identity, and long-term digital presence. It’s not just an ecosystem for trading assets, but a place to experiment with how identity, ownership, and culture are built online. 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.
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy Inc., has predicted that BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, trading under the ticker IBIT, will become the largest ETF in the world within the next ten years. Currently, BlackRock's IBIT has an assets under management (AUM) of $48 billion, compared to the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), which has an AUM of $573 billion. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager with $11.475 trillion in assets under management, launched the IBIT ETF, which focuses on Bitcoin exposure. Saylor's forecast was made at the Bitwise Summit and has garnered attention for the potential growth of cryptocurrency-based ETFs in the broader financial market. This is an AI-generated article powered by DeepNewz, curated by The Defiant. For more information, including article sources, visit DeepNewz . To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io
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The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) often feels like the wild west, but recent legal developments are showing that actions in this space have real-world consequences. One of the most high-profile cases involves the Mango Markets exploiter , Avraham “Avi” Eisenberg, whose actions sent shockwaves through the Solana ecosystem and the broader crypto community in 2022. What Sentence Could the Mango Markets Exploiter Face? Following his conviction earlier this year, U.S. prosecutors are now pushing for a significant prison term for Avraham Eisenberg. According to recent reports, the government is seeking a sentence ranging from 78 to 97 months – that’s between 6.5 and just over 8 years behind bars. This proposed crypto exploit sentencing reflects the severity with which authorities view the manipulation and theft that occurred. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for May 1st, a date keenly watched by many in the crypto space as it will set a precedent for how such complex digital asset crimes are punished. How Did the Avraham Eisenberg Crypto Exploit Unfold? The case against Avraham Eisenberg centers on his manipulation of Mango Markets, a DeFi platform built on the Solana blockchain. In October 2022, Eisenberg executed a sophisticated scheme that allowed him to drain approximately $110 million from the platform. His method involved: Using self-controlled accounts to take out large positions in MNGO perpetual contracts. Manipulating the price of the MNGO token by buying it across various exchanges, artificially inflating its value on Mango Markets. Using the inflated value of his MNGO collateral to borrow massive amounts of other assets from the platform. Selling off the borrowed assets, effectively crashing the price of MNGO and leaving the protocol with a huge deficit. This calculated move wasn’t a simple hack exploiting a code vulnerability, but rather a strategic manipulation of the market mechanics and oracle pricing within the DeFi protocol. The Impact of the Solana DeFi Exploit The incident was a major blow to Mango Markets and highlighted the risks inherent in DeFi platforms, particularly those relying on potentially manipulable price feeds or low liquidity tokens. As a Solana DeFi exploit , it also cast a shadow over the Solana ecosystem at the time, raising questions about the resilience of its decentralized applications. While Eisenberg did return about $67 million of the stolen funds following negotiations with the Mango Markets DAO, the platform is still demanding the remaining $47 million. The legal battle over the unreturned funds is separate from the criminal prosecution, adding another layer of complexity to the aftermath of the exploit. Addressing Crypto Market Manipulation The prosecution of Avraham Eisenberg underscores the increasing focus by regulators and law enforcement on combating crypto market manipulation . This case serves as a stark warning that attempts to exploit vulnerabilities or manipulate prices in decentralized finance protocols are not immune from legal consequences in traditional courts. Beyond the core manipulation charges, the case also involved additional allegations regarding illicit material found on Eisenberg’s devices, further complicating his legal situation. Conclusion: A Precedent-Setting Case The upcoming sentencing of the Mango Markets exploiter, Avraham Eisenberg, is a landmark event in the history of crypto crime. Prosecutors are seeking a substantial prison sentence, signaling a strong stance against DeFi manipulation and theft. While the crypto community continues to grapple with security and regulatory challenges, this case demonstrates that perpetrators of large-scale exploits face serious legal repercussions. The outcome of the May 1st sentencing will likely set an important precedent for future cases involving manipulation and theft in the decentralized finance space. To learn more about the latest crypto market trends, explore our article on key developments shaping the crypto market.
Three major companies, Tether, SoftBank, and Cantor Fitzgerald, unite to launch a $3.6 billion Bitcoin accumulation company, 21 Capital. Strike CEO Jack Mallers will occupy a CEO position in 21 Capital. The company is going to go public via a SPAC merger with Cantor Equity Partners. Will the company become a strong rival to Saylor’s Strategy? 21 Capital launches with 42,000 bitcoins in assets. Japanese tech giant SoftBank provides a $900 million investment and will have a minority ownership . Tether is going to contribute around $1.5 billion to the corporate treasury. Read more: Cantor Fitzgerald partners with SoftBank, Tether and Bitfinex on a new $3B Bitcoin venture 21 Capital will mediate corporations’ involvement in Bitcoin investing without having to resort to the use of crypto ETFs. 21 Capital will use unorthodox metrics such as “Bitcoins Per Share (BPS)” or “Bitcoin Return Rate (BRR).” 2/ With an initial allocation of 42,000 BTC, Twenty One will debut as the #2 largest public Bitcoin holder—second only to @Strategy . This is a generational capital deployment. — Bitcoin For Corporations (@BitcoinForCorps) April 23, 2025 Currently, the company is publicly traded as CEP but aims to get a new ticker, XXI, in the near future. The company outrightly compares itself with Strategy, the most established Bitcoin-focused company so far. The bold acquisition of 42,000 bitcoins swiftly throws 21 Capital into the leading spot of the corporate Bitcoin race. Jack Mallers’ new firm Twenty One is pitching itself as a better bet than MicroStrategy. pic.twitter.com/VxCnBKLyOm — TFTC (@TFTC21) April 23, 2025 Jack Mallers, an established professional and influencer in the crypto sector, said in a television interview that the company intends to raise “as much capital as [it] can acquire.” Here’s what he said: “Again, my one rule to my shareholders is it will be accretive. Our Bitcoin per share will grow. We will never have Bitcoin per share negative. At least, that’s our intent. Our intent is to make sure that when you’re a shareholder of 21, that you’re getting wealthier in Bitcoin terms. And that’s my job as a CEO to deliver that. So we plan on raising capital in all different types of sectors and markets and really blending Bitcoin and incorporating it in the traditional financial system to deliver a powerful equity to the public markets for Bitcoin.” A new public company spending millions on Bitcoin and betting on a Strategy-like Bitcoin playbook–that sounds bullish. Finally, Strategy will have a vial competitor and more incentive to seek new opportunities. However, both the list of the parties involved in Twenty One and their mutual connections leave a bitter taste for some in the crypto community. More than that, yet another company that allows its clients to own Bitcoin without owning Bitcoin is not something everyone greets. They made @JackMallers the figurehead for this scheme because he is a great used car salesmen He promises you your the BTC denominated returns will only grow, never shrink, but yet you can't actually redeem your shares for the BTC he's claiming you own. Don't fall for it. https://t.co/qBIhqlXEw2 pic.twitter.com/gSNUDsvUnQ — Pledditor (@Pledditor) April 23, 2025 “Ultimate exorbitant privilege joint venture” In general, the combination of the companies involved in the consortium is mighty, probably even too mighty: SoftBank was fined for violating anti-monopoly laws in 2021; it owns shares in various huge U.S. and Japanese companies Tether, the biggest stablecoin and one of the biggest owners of the U.S. treasury bills, denied Bitcoin price manipulation allegations in 2017 and accusations of a lack of independent audits The chair of Cantor Fitzgerald is the son of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Brandon Lutnick Head of Alpha Strategies in Bitwise Invest, Jeff Park, was one of the first to hint that the new company is more than just another big player in the industry. In an X post that was not quite understood by most (just look at the comment section), Park called 21 Capital an “ultimate exorbitant privilege joint venture” and a “wild move.” SoftBank and Tether have potentially formed the ultimate “exorbitant privilege” joint venture— a move so wild you can’t begin to fathom how it will supercharge the dollar export machine in a positive feedback loop of the existing global carry system — Jeff Park (@dgt10011) April 23, 2025 He continued his message by saying that 21 Capital will supercharge dollar exports in a positive feedback loop. Trying to satisfy the demand for details from Park, an X user, Kinky Contango stepped in and gave their vision of what Park could mean to say. Stablecoins, if structured as USD-backed digital assets held by special-purpose banks, could bypass the Federal Reserve’s role in dollar intermediation, creating a parallel dollar system. Backed 1:1 by U.S. Treasuries, these stablecoins would operate outside fractional reserve… — Kinky Contango (@KinkyContango) April 23, 2025 Ties of Tether with the U.S. financial top officials, leadership in treasury bills ownership, and worldwide demand both for USD and USDT may help pump up the American dollar price in a very quick manner, which may turn away foreign buyers of U.S. goods and services as it may become too costly. SoftBank’s complicated past SoftBank has a troubled history of investments and bets. Its founder is sometimes referred to as one of the worst investors, while definitely some of his decisions were absolutely correct. In 1999, SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son was the richest man on Earth, and he invested in many Internet companies not long before the dot-com bubble burst. That year, he “ owned 25% of the Internet.” It’s understood that the next thing was 70 billion in losses as the dot-com bubble burst. This money personally belonged to Son. No man before ever lost that much. However, Son invested most of the remaining money in the little-known Alibaba, and it turned out to be a worthy bet. Nevertheless, some perceive Son as a gambler and criticize his ability to make accurate forecasts. Later failures include Uber’s valuation drop after SoftBank acquired the company and unfortunate Bitcoin investments – Masayoshi Son lost around $130 million on B itcoin, having bought BTC at the peak price in 2017 and sold it at a low price in 2019. Masayoshi Son has pledged 38% of his stake in Softbank as collateral for personal loans from 19 banks. This will be the most epic Ponzi unwind ever — zerohedge (@zerohedge) September 19, 2019 One of Masayoshi Son’s biggest mistakes in the 2010s was investing around $16 billion in WeWork, a company that went bankrupt two years after its IPO. Will Capital 21 be his next Alibaba or, rather, his next WeWork? Time will show. Tether’s hazy future Tether is the company behind one of the biggest cryptocurrencies and the most popular stablecoin, USDT. Although USDT is an absolute leader in its sector and crypto is equally recognized by African workers and institutional investors, Tether has a long history of tensions with the law. Not long ago, the company had to leave the European market due to its inability to fit the standards set by the MiCA law regulating stablecoins. It is not clear if Tether will manage to keep its stablecoin business in the U.S. as the new regulations will require more transparency, something that Tether has not been good at all the time. Currently, Tether is working on a large-scale project in Africa aimed at addressing the problem of electricity scarcity in Africa. Similar to the African project , Tether’s involvement in 21 Capital is a way to diversify its business in case USDT is delisted from U.S. exchanges. What’s more interesting is that through 21 Capital, Tether establishes its ties with the U.S. government and Wall Street brokerage as the latter’s chair is Brandon Lutnick, a son of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, formerly a Cantor Fitzgerald head. Final thoughts Strategy has been a lone actor in the sector for too long. With a new, ambitious player in the field, it will have to prove itself. We will likely see more names arriving to play on Strategy’s field. However, on top of the good news about a new Saylor rival, it’s worth keeping your eye on how 21 Capital will impact the crypto sector and the world economy in general. You might also like: Paolo Ardoino: Tether’s growth fueled by global demand for U.S. dollars
Markets never move in a straight line, and the recent 15% drop across crypto assets has reminded everyone just how fast sentiment can shift. Yet even after the dip, veteran tokens like Bitcoin , Solana , and XRP are flashing green again—leading many analysts to suggest this correction may have been a shakeout rather than a reversal. While these giants regain their footing, a surprising token is gaining traction not from a rebound—but from consistent, steady build-up: MAGACOINFINANCE . MAGACOINFINANCE Is Rising Without Needing a Rally While most tokens rely on bull runs to gain visibility, MAGACOINFINANCE has taken a different route. It has steadily increased its reach during both bullish and bearish cycles, earning a following through strategic ecosystem development and authentic community growth. This consistency is what’s catching the eye of serious investors. At a time when many projects fall silent during downturns, MAGACOINFINANCE has ramped up its engagement. Its social channels are active, wallet activity is trending upward, and conversations among early-stage analysts suggest that more discovery is on the way. The appeal isn’t in sudden price action—it’s in the architecture being laid beneath it. A token building in silence during a downturn is often the one best positioned when things shift. And MAGACOINFINANCE appears to be exactly that. Checking In on the Big Four: Toncoin, Solana, Bitcoin, and XRP Toncoin continues to impress with its messaging-based integrations and mobile-first approach, making it a fresh option for users looking for usability outside traditional DeFi platforms. However, long-term token utility remains a question that the ecosystem still needs to answer. Solana has shown remarkable speed and throughput, and despite previous network setbacks, it remains one of the most developer-active blockchains in the market. Its community remains bullish, and technical improvements are starting to show results. Bitcoin , ever the market’s compass, is once again showing why it’s considered the macro anchor of crypto. Its rebound from recent lows has reaffirmed its resilience—and likely calmed nerves across the space. XRP , newly empowered by legal clarity, is reemerging as the preferred option for global transactions. Its partnerships continue to expand, and institutional interest remains strong, especially in regulatory-conscious regions. All four projects offer strength—but they also come with market saturation. Their roles are understood, and their investor bases are already established. MAGACOINFINANCE , by contrast, is still finding its market—and doing so with surprising speed. GET 50% EXTRA BONUS – USE CODE MAGA50X – LIMITED TIME OFFER Final Takeaway Crypto investors understand that price dips reveal more than just buying opportunities—they reveal which projects have staying power. Bitcoin , Solana , and XRP are showing strength again. But MAGACOINFINANCE is showing something rarer: the ability to grow when everything else slows down. That might be the signal everyone’s been waiting for. To learn more about MAGACOINFINANCE , please visit: Website: https://magacoinfinance.com Pre-sale: https://magacoinfinance.com/presale Twitter/X: https://x.com/magacoinfinance Continue Reading: Bitcoin, Solana, XRP Might Rally 20%–50% Quickly After Recent 15% Market Drop
On Monday, president Donald Trump’s campaign merch site started selling a new red cap stitched with “Trump 2028” across the front. The hat dropped without warning. It’s the clearest proof yet that Trump, now in his second term as president, is pushing to stay in the White House way past what the law allows. According to the product description on the site, it reads : “The future looks bright! Rewrite the rules with the Trump 2029 high crown hat.” That line raised eyebrows across legal and political circles because it hinted directly at rewriting the 22nd Amendment, the one thing standing between Trump and a third presidential term. Source: The Trump Store The product page was edited later that day. The new description stripped out the bit about rewriting anything and replaced it with: “Make a statement with this Made in America Trump 2028 hat. Fully embroidered with a snap closure in the back, this will become your new go-to hat.” Someone in Trump’s camp had clearly realized what that original message implied and dialed it back. But by then, the message was already out—he’s eyeing 2028, and he doesn’t care who’s watching. But perhaps the most alarming part is he might actually get it. Trump outlines legal paths to keep running the country The 22nd Amendment is simple: no one gets elected president more than twice. But Trump believes there are ways around it. Last month, in a sit-down with NBC News, he said he wasn’t joking about serving again. When asked about potential methods, Trump admitted, “That’s one of the methods” and added, “There are many.” He also said, “A lot of people would like me to” run again. That was his response to a question about one possible loophole that’s now being openly discussed. Here’s how that works: J.D. Vance , the current vice president, could run for president in 2028 with Trump as his running mate. Once they win, J.D. resigns, and Trump steps into the role. That scenario wouldn’t break the 22nd Amendment because Trump wouldn’t be elected president again—he’d be taking over as vice president, which isn’t blocked by the Constitution. At the same time, a more direct approach is also on the table. On January 23, Rep. Andy Ogles, a Republican from Tennessee, introduced a proposal in the House to literally change the 22nd Amendment. His draft says a president can be elected three times—as long as the elections aren’t in back-to-back terms. The new rule reads: “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than three times, nor be elected to any additional term after being elected to two consecutive terms.” So while Trump sells hats, people like Andy are trying to rewrite federal law to make those hats more than just campaign jokes. Whether or not it passes Congress is another story. Not everyone believes he’s serious though still. Some Republicans say Trump uses the 2028 talk to annoy Democrats, stir up attention, and dominate the headlines, which does make sense considering he is a chronic attention-seeker. At a campaign rally in Nevada in late January, just days after he took office again, Trump said this to the crowd: “It will be the greatest honor of my life to serve, not once but twice or three times or four times.” Cryptopolitan Academy: Tired of market swings? Learn how DeFi can help you build steady passive income. Register Now
The post Ethereum Price Prediction 2025: ETH Price May Trigger a 10x Rally, if This Trade Setup Plays Out Well appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The crypto markets are experiencing a powerful bullish wave, highlighted by Bitcoin’s breakout and a broad shift in the sentiments. April 2025 has proven exceptionally turbulent for Ethereum, as the month began by exhibiting attempts at recovery, having recently posted a 30-day high of $2,078. However, this momentum was short-lived as the market entered a pronounced bearish phase, driven by the macroeconomic caution and shift in the market sentiments. Throughout the month, the ETH price experienced a steep decline, reaching a 30-day low of $1386. The traders rushed to derisk portfolios, leading to heavy selling pressure, which contributed to the slide. Besides, the whale activity added to market jitters but the technicals remaining around the average range point towards a weak bullish momentum and a limited enthusiasm for a quick recovery. Despite a decent recovery, the ETH price continues to trade under bearish influence. The bears are currently trying hard to restrict the rally below $1800 as the bullish momentum stumbles after rising above $1780. The conversion & base lines have undergone a bullish crossover, but the Ichimoku cloud is yet to turn bullish, which hints towards a potential pullback that could hinder the progress of the rally for a while. However, if the sentiments flip in favor of the bulls, the price could secure the resistance at $1800 and later head above $2000, which may initiate a fresh bullish rally. How High Can Ethereum (ETH) Price Go in 2025? The Ethereum price in the long term is flashing massive bullish signals as the token appears to have rebounded from the bottom. The current trade setup seems to be identical to that of the previous bull runs and hence, based on this, it can be speculated that the ETH price may undergo a massive upswing and achieve a 5-digit figure soon. A popular analyst, CryptoRover, shared the historical chart of Ethereum and pointed towards the similarities between the current price action and the previous one’s. The analyst said that the ETH price is repeating history, which could result in a 3000% upswing, as happened back in 2021. If a similar rise occurs, then the Ethereum price may not only achieve a 5-digit figure but also go way above this range to form a new ATH.
U.S. Senator Dave McCormick, the former chief executive of massive hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, is putting his own cash into bitcoin (BTC) as the committee he's on is at the tip of the spear for a legislative effort to regulate the digital assets industry. McCormick has made repeated recent investments in the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to disclosures this week . Because of the ranges used in such lawmaker disclosures, the latest amounts invested last month can only be said to be between $310,000 and $700,000. The new investment follows McCormick's disclosure of as much as $450,000 in the Bitwise ETF in February, potentially bringing his total investment closer to a million. His investments represent the bulk of bitcoin investing in Congress this year. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, invested a much smaller amount, favoring BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The Republican senator from Pennsylvania, who has held a series of high-profile government posts throughout his career, is new to the Senate and was put on the Senate Banking's Committee's subcommittee that deals with digital assets. That's the group of lawmakers likely closest to the coming action on crypto legislation that's expected to move this year. As a Senate candidate last year, the former hedge fund exec argued America needed to lead on crypto. He said during the subcommittee's first digital assets hearing in February, "This Congress must work alongside President Trump to pass bipartisan digital asset legislation that will guide the future of innovation and secure a robust economic future for the U.S." While his bitcoin stake is outpacing other lawmakers, he's been putting the bulk of his investments in municipal securities in recent months, the disclosures show. Read More: Congress' Most Prolific Crypto Trader Is a Georgia Trucking Operator
Every cycle brings a fresh set of cryptos that outperform the rest, and 2025 is shaping up to be no different. But with so many coins in play and narratives constantly shifting, choosing the best crypto investment right now means looking beyond the noise and focusing on real growth indicators, strong presales, fresh adoption, and solid tech updates. Some networks are hitting key milestones, while others are unlocking new levels of utility. Whether it’s ecosystem upgrades, massive community moves, or climbing presale numbers, this list highlights four networks making the strongest case for long-term upside. And while all offer value, one name, BlockDAG, is outshining the rest with unmatched performance and presale strength that’s already turned early entries into major winners. Here’s a breakdown of the best crypto investment picks that are proving their momentum and could lead this year’s biggest gains. 1. BlockDAG – $217M Raised and Testnet Already Live BlockDAG is delivering exactly what early buyers want, real progress. The presale has now crossed $217 million, with over 19.3 billion BDAG coins sold and the price sitting at $0.0025 as part of a price rollback from the usual mark of $0.0248 in Batch 27. On top of that, the beta testnet is live, already hitting 800 TPS with a real-use blockchain environment backed by a 34-node setup. The current roadmap has the mainnet set for August 2025, making this a countdown moment for new entries. This isn’t just a presale coin, it’s launching with EVM compatibility, a no-code dApp builder, a global developer push with hackathons, and ASIC miners forming the backbone of its hybrid DAG-PoW network. With the mobile X1 app already clocking 1M+ users and a mining game seeing 100K+ daily players, BlockDAG’s approach makes crypto simple, fun, and scalable. These combined factors make it the best crypto investment right now by a long shot. 2. Pi Network – Open Mainnet but Facing Hurdles Pi Network is finally in its open mainnet phase after launching on February 20, 2025. This means coins can now be moved out of the app, and listings are on the table, although nothing is confirmed yet. While this was a major step forward, not everything has gone smoothly. The migration roadmap has caused delays, with many users still unable to transfer their coins, and KYC verification is progressing slower than expected. The current price of PI is hovering around $0.65, down significantly from its February highs of $3. That said, forecasts for May 2025 put it back in the $2 to $3 range, giving it decent upside potential. A Binance Square poll showed 86.2% of users support listing Pi, and that could be a major price trigger. If Pi can fix its rollout issues and secure key listings, it still holds strong promise as one of the best crypto investment options with a long-term play. 3. Binance Coin (BNB) – Institutional Momentum and Listing News BNB continues to be a heavy-hitter with deep ecosystem influence. Recent updates show BNB will be listed on Kraken on April 22, 2025, expanding its accessibility to more users. And institutional support is growing, with a $2 billion investment from Abu Dhabi’s MGX Fund Management in March 2025, adding serious validation to Binance's ongoing dominance. The platform hit a minor outage on April 15 due to an AWS issue, but services resumed quickly. Binance’s global operations continue to face regulatory scrutiny, especially in Nigeria where a $2 billion tax case is pending. Still, the network hasn’t lost ground. BNB’s utility across trading fees, launchpads, and staking remains unmatched, keeping it a consistent pick for the best crypto investment with strong fundamentals and long-term resilience even through turbulent periods. 4. XRP – AI-DEX, ETF Buzz, and Price Potential XRP has seen a strong performance in April 2025, climbing to $2.09 with a market cap of $122 billion. Technicals are also favoring a bullish run, most notably with the appearance of a Golden Cross pattern on XRP’s daily chart. That has traders speculating a breakout move that could push the price toward the $5-$6 range by mid-year. Analysts even say XRP could reach double digits if it captures a fraction of SWIFT’s daily volume. XRP is also getting more utility with the close of the XploraDEX presale on April 20, the first AI-powered DEX built on XRP. Meanwhile, ETF speculation is heating up, with one fund analyst putting XRP’s chances of an ETF approval at 77% this year. All these elements make XRP one of the top contenders in the conversation around the best crypto investment, especially with its growing DeFi footprint and increasing institutional focus. One Clear Winner Stands Out Each of these four networks has earned a spot in the conversation around the best crypto investment, but their levels of momentum and upside are not the same. XRP is pushing into new territory with AI and ETF speculation. BNB is expanding reach and deepening institutional ties. Pi Network is working through technical hurdles but still has community strength and major exchange potential. But BlockDAG? It’s already delivered real gains, with a live testnet, 1M+ mobile miners, and a presale that’s produced 2,380% ROI, and counting. That’s the kind of traction that doesn’t happen often in crypto. BlockDAG is not just ahead, it’s running in a different lane, and its August mainnet could be the next breakout moment. For anyone looking to secure the best crypto investment ahead of a potential Tier-1 exchange listing, this is the one to watch. Disclaimer: This is a sponsored article and is for informational purposes only. 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