Crypto is erupting into mainstream finance as major advisory firms embrace digital assets, with billions set to flow and 5% allocations becoming the new norm, Bitwise says. The ‘Big Unlock’ Is Happening—Billions Poised to Shift Across Wealth Portfolios Bitwise Asset Management’s chief investment officer, Matt Hougan, offered a bullish outlook on crypto adoption within traditional
As the crypto market gears up for its next major rally, traders from top coins like XRP and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are beginning to rotate capital into a fast-emerging contender: MAGACOINFINANCE . With analysts forecasting potential 25x gains , the momentum shift toward MAGACOINFINANCE is drawing serious attention across trading circles. XRP and Shiba Inu: Profits Recycled Into Fresh Opportunities XRP has been one of 2025’s most resilient performers, bolstered by key legal victories and institutional inflows. Trading above $2.21 , XRP whales have accumulated over 12% of the supply, signaling bullish conviction. Meanwhile, Shiba Inu has seen a revival, climbing 7% in April and benefiting from major token burns and ecosystem upgrades like Shibarium. However, as both XRP and SHIB approach key resistance levels, traders are increasingly looking for new altcoins with asymmetric upside — and MAGACOINFINANCE has emerged as a top destination. MAGACOINFINANCE: A High-Upside Alternative MAGACOINFINANCE has quickly positioned itself as one of the most promising early-stage plays of the year. With over $8 million raised in presale, a price still under $0.001 , and a target listing price of $0.007 , MAGACOIN offers an extraordinary 25x–36x ROI potential . What’s fueling the FOMO? Beyond the price potential, MAGACOINFINANCE has: A scarcity-driven release model that creates continuous demand pressure An independent audit (by HASHEX) that adds credibility and investor trust A viral, politically themed narrative that is dominating crypto conversations Early buyers can also tap into the MAGA50X bonus code , which provides a 50% token bonus — a rare opportunity in today’s crowded altcoin market. Why Traders Are Making the Jump Now For many XRP and Shiba Inu holders, the appeal of MAGACOINFINANCE lies in its early-stage positioning. While blue-chip altcoins are seen as steady holds, MAGACOIN represents a chance to catch the kind of exponential upside typically seen in the earliest phases of past bull markets. Importantly, this isn’t just hype — MAGACOIN’s momentum is backed by strategic execution, community growth, and disciplined tokenomics. Analysts note that coins launched with similar models have historically delivered up to 18,500% gains , adding even more weight to bullish projections. As profits rotate out of mature assets like XRP and SHIB, MAGACOINFINANCE is capturing trader enthusiasm ahead of a potential breakout. For those seeking one of the highest-upside bets in today’s market, the window to act is now — before the next wave hits. To learn more about MAGACOINFINANCE, please visit: Website: https://magacoinfinance.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/magacoinfinance Continue Reading: What’s Driving XRP and Shiba Inu Traders Into MAGACOINFINANCE Ahead of a Possible 20x Spike
Avalanche (AVAX) shows promising signs of recovery, with a surge in on-chain activity; however, persistent liquidity challenges threaten its upward potential. AVAX price dropped 1.13% to $23.66, despite strong on-chain
Crypto entrepreneurs and their families in France will receive enhanced security measures amid a recent rise in crypto-related kidnappings in the country, Politico reported. According to the May 16 report, the measures include priority access to police emergency lines, home security assessments, and safety briefings from French law enforcement to ensure best practices are being followed. France’s Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau introduced the security measures as part of a broader effort to counter the recent wave of attacks. "These repeated kidnappings of professionals in the crypto sector will be fought with specific tools, both immediate and short-term, to prevent, dissuade and hinder in order to protect the industry.” Law enforcement officers will also undergo "anti-crypto asset laundering training,” Retailleau noted. Retailleau met with several local leaders from the crypto industry to discuss the measures following three crypto-related kidnapping incidents in recent months. Two kidnappings and a failed attempt in France this year The latest incident occurred on May 13, when assailants attempted to abduct the daughter and grandson of Pierre Noizat, CEO of the French crypto platform Paymium. Fortunately, they managed to fend off the attack, which occurred in broad daylight. The assailants tried to force the pair into a waiting van, but Noizat’s daughter managed to take one of the guns off an assailant and throw it away, local police said. En plein Paris, un homme a été violenté par des individus cagoulés, habillés tout en noir. Ils tentaient de l'enlever. Un homme a surgi, extincteur à la main, pour les faire fuir. → https://t.co/P0qV6PR40v pic.twitter.com/9f4r2Gi7ho — Le Figaro (@Le_Figaro) May 13, 2025 On May 3, Paris police freed the father of a crypto entrepreneur who was held for several days in connection with a 7 million euros ($7.8 million) kidnapping plot. Related: SEC hacker sentenced to 14 months in prison In January, the co-founder of crypto hardware wallet provider Ledger, David Balland, was abducted from his home in central France during the early hours of Jan. 21. He was held captive until a police operation on the night of Jan. 22 secured his release. Retailleau said earlier this week that he believes the incidents were likely connected. There have been over 150 crypto-related robbery or kidnapping incidents since 2014, with 23 of those incidents occurring in 2025 alone, according to a GitHub database maintained by Bitcoin cypherpunk Jameson Lopp. Lopp noted many of these criminals typically identify future victims through social media posts, public conversations, meetups, and conferences. He strongly advises against peer-to-peer trades — particularly with people you don’t trust — flaunting wealth on social media and wearing crypto-branded clothing. Magazine: Binance Wallet ‘killing’ MetaMask and airdrops, Chinese RWA tokens
Eric Council Jr. has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for his notorious hacking of the SEC’s X account, which caused significant market disruption in early 2024. Council will
A top 100 US bank just disclosed a data breach affecting the personal and confidential information of thousands of customers. In a filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, Arkansas-based Arvest Bank says it’s warning 7,537 people after a technical glitch enabled unauthorized account access. “We recently experienced a brief technical issue during routine system updates late on Thursday, April 24. This issue temporarily allowed a limited number of customer accounts to be viewable by another customer during online banking… Our team quickly detected and resolved the matter, temporarily disabling some online functions until everything was fixed. We were able to fully restore online banking and Arvest Go by the afternoon of Friday, April 25, 2025.” The lender says the sensitive information includes names, account numbers, account balances and account activity. Arvest Bank is offering credit monitoring and identity theft recovery services to affected customers. The bank also says customers who are very concerned about becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft can place a security freeze on their credit files at no cost by contacting any of the three major nationwide credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian or TransUnion. As of December 2024, Arvest Bank had nearly $27 billion in total assets, making it the 72nd-largest bank in the US, according to the Federal Reserve. Follow us on X , Facebook and Telegram Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Generated Image: Midjourney The post Billion-Dollar Bank Warns 7,537 Customers After Data Breach Triggers Unauthorized Account Access appeared first on The Daily Hodl .
Market not in its best state as correction getting longer than anticipated
Bitcoin’s price may surge above $200,000 next year, according to recent analysis by X account Apsk32. He warns that the familiar four‑year cycle for BTC often lines up with fresh highs. Short swings have hit traders hard before. This time, bulls say Bitcoin could even top $250,000 in 2025. Related Reading: XRP Frenzy Builds: Over $1 Billion in Open Interest Signals Breakout Tension Bitcoin Gold Link According to Apsk32, Bitcoin often trails gold by a few months. Gold hit a record $3,500 per ounce earlier this year. If Bitcoin follows that path, it could surge. He measures Bitcoin’s market value in ounces of gold instead of dollars. That way, money printing and inflation don’t skew the view. Power Curve Model Apsk32 uses what he calls a “power curve” tool. It fits Bitcoin’s market cap in gold ounces to a smooth curve. The tool stretches back to the 2017 high near $20,000. When plotted, it suggests a 2025 bull‑market peak above $200,000. He told X followers that “if Bitcoin’s position relative to gold keeps improving, returns could top expectations.” Bitcoin’s position relative to gold has improved considerably since April. This is the indicator that gives me hope for higher than expected returns later this year. BTC-USD is close to extreme greed, which sounds scary, but it’s also where we would expect to be if Bitcoin… pic.twitter.com/CY1Qxy4Hdi — apsk32 (@apsk32) May 16, 2025 Realistic Price Targets While some models push for $444,000 this year—what Apsk32 credits to “five years ahead of support”—he thinks a more realistic goal is $220,000. He added there’s a “decent chance” BTC hits $250,000, but he doesn’t see that as the most likely outcome. The $220,000 level would still mark a 10× jump from Bitcoin’s low near $22,000 in late 2022. Gold Market Scenarios Other market experts ran a different test. They looked at how much Bitcoin could be worth if it claimed part of gold’s total value. If gold reaches, say, $5,000 per ounce by 2030 and Bitcoin grabs half of gold’s market cap, BTC could hit a price of more than $920k. But then, these figures are scenario‑based, not firm predictions. Supply And Demand Factors Bitcoin’s supply is capped at 21 million coins. Every block halving makes new BTC rarer. These events come roughly every four years. The next one is expected in 2024. After that, miner rewards fall from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block. Scarcity has driven prices up in past cycles. But demand could shift if big investors pull back. Related Reading: Analysis: Crypto Heats Up As $35 Billion Enters Market In Under A Month Risks And Opportunities Volatility in both gold and Bitcoin could upend these models. Gold can face sudden drops when traders take profits. Bitcoin has swung 20% or more in a single day before. Regulatory moves, geo‑political events, and tech upgrades all play a part. Still, setting clear price scenarios helps investors plan. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning the public of an ongoing phishing scheme that preys on prospective victims by impersonating senior US officials. The agency says that since April, malicious actors have sent text messages and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated voice messages that appear to be from senior US officials. The scheme targets individuals who are mostly current or former senior US federal or state government officials and their contacts. “If you receive a message claiming to be from a senior US official, do not assume it is authentic.” The perpetrators use techniques known as smishing and vishing to carry out spear phishing, a form of phishing attack where bad actors send personalized messages to specific individuals or groups. Smishing uses short message service (SMS) or multimedia message service (MMS) text messaging, while vishing uses phone calls or voice messages and may incorporate AI-generated voices. The FBI says that the fraudsters aim to establish rapport and gain access to personal accounts. They can do this by sending malicious links to their victims under the pretense of switching to a separate messaging platform. The agency says that contact information collected through social engineering schemes may be used to impersonate contacts to harvest information or obtain funds. “Access to personal or official accounts operated by US officials could be used to target other government officials, or their associates and contacts, by using trusted contact information they obtain.” Follow us on X , Facebook and Telegram Don't Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Generated Image: Midjourney The post FBI Issues New Scam Warning, Says Fraudsters Have Been Impersonating ‘Senior US Officials’ in Text and Voice Messages appeared first on The Daily Hodl .
AVAX appears bullish, but sentiment isn’t completely aligned.