Pepe price retreated on Saturday, May 24, mirroring the performance of Bitcoin and other altcoins. Pepe ( PEPE ), the second-biggest Ethereum ( ETH ) meme coin, dropped to $0.000014, down by 14% from its highest point this week. The retreat happened as market risks increased on Friday following Donald Trump’s threat to impose higher tariffs on European goods and Apple products. Subsequently, the market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies dropped from over $3.5 trillion on Friday to $3.4 trillion on Saturday. Pepe has also retreated as on-chain data shows that the supply held by whales continued falling this week. Santiment data shows that whales hold about 141.2 trillion coins valued at $1.4 billion, down from 165 trillion in February. Their current holdings is the smallest it has been since November last year. Pepe whales | Source: Santiment More data by Nansen shows that smart money investors have been reducing their holdings in the past few months. These investors hold 244 billion worth of Pepe, down from 380 billion a year earlier. Pepe smart money trends | Source: Nansen Nansen defines smart money investors as sophisticated and highly experienced holders who have demonstrated substantial success over time. These investors are normally quick to spot trend reversals. There are also concerns that Pepe balances on exchanges has started rising. There were 252.9 trillion Pepe coins on exchanges on Saturday, up from this week’s low of 251.3 trillion. An increase in these balances is often a red flag since it signals that more investors are moving them from self-custody and selling. Pepe price technical analysis Pepe price chart | Source: crypto.news On the positive side, Pepe has strong technicals, which could draw smart money and whales. The daily chart shows that it is about to form a golden cross pattern as the 200-day and 50-day Exponential Moving Averages near their crossover. This crossover often leads to more gains in the long term. Pepe has also formed a rounded bottom pattern, which often leads to a continuation. Therefore, these technicals point to more gains in the coming weeks. A move above this week’s high of $0.00001625 will confirm more gains, potentially to a record high of $0.00002840. Read more: AAVE price prepares for 50% surge as rare bullish pattern forms
Decentralizing telecommunication networks financially benefits small businesses and telecom corporations alike, according to Frank Mong, the chief operating officer (COO) of Nova Labs, the founding team behind the Helium wireless decentralized physical infrastructure (DePIN) network. In an interview with Cointelegraph at Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Canada, Mong said that small businesses including bars, restaurants, convenience stores, and other local operators can generate revenue by hosting wireless hotspots and expanding network coverage. Large telecommunication companies and service providers can also tap into the Helium Network's telemetry to reduce operational costs and expand network coverage in dead zones. Pictured from left to right at Consensus 2025, the Realest.Com founder DJ Skee Keeney, Nova Labs COO Frank Mong, CEO of KYD Labs Ahmed Nimale, and CoinDesk senior anchor Jennifer Sanasie. Source: Cointelegraph "It costs about $300,000 for a telecom company to stand up one tower; you need one per block for 5G to work effectively," Mong told Cointelegraph, The executive added: "Instead of doing that and making phone plans more expensive, what if anyone with a useful Wi-Fi network shares that Wi-Fi and allows, not just anyone to use it securely, but allows large companies like AT&T to see the telemetry of that network." Decentralized physical infrastructure networks continue to be an example of how blockchain technologies can provide real-world value and make existing infrastructure more resilient to outages, disruptions, censorship, and critical failure. Related: Countries must add DePIN tokens to their digital asset stockpiles Helium secures collaborative partnerships with telecom companies In January 2024, Nova Labs announced a collaborative partnership with Latin American telecommunication company Telefónica to expand the telecom company's coverage in dead zones and help reduce network congestion. More recently, in April 2025, Helium partnered with AT&T — a global telecommunication giant — to allow AT&T users automatic access to the Helium Network when in range of the network's coverage area of mobile hotspots. Data from the Helium Network shows that the United States currently has the highest concentration of the network's 95,272 mobile hotspots. Additionally, Helium has 284,053 active Internet of Things (IoT) hotspots worldwide. An overview of the Helium Network’s mobile hotspots around the world. Source: Helium "Ultimately, what we did in the United States and Mexico should be global," Mong told Cointelegraph. Nova Labs is currently focused on expanding coverage through securing collaborative partnerships with telecommunication infrastructure providers in new regions, the executive added. Magazine: Most DePIN projects barely even use blockchain: True or false?
U.S. President Donald Trump’s reported use of the Presidential Seal at a private event for major holders of the TRUMP memecoin may have violated federal law. White House: TRUMP Dinner a Private Event U.S. President Donald Trump’s use of the Presidential Seal at an event where he spoke to major holders of the TRUMP memecoin
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As the Bitcoin price skyrockets past former all-time highs (ATH), one technical analyst has ignited a wave of excitement across the crypto community with his bold new prediction. According to the forecast, Bitcoin could blow off to an astonishing $325,000 price peak — and the most shocking aspect of this analysis is not just the price target but the accelerated timeline for this meteoric rise. Related Reading: Traders Pile In: Bitcoin Open Interest Hits All-Time High As Price Nears $112K Bitcoin Price To Peak At $325K? The $325,000 Bitcoin price forecast by Gert van Lagen, a prominent crypto analyst on X (formerly Twitter) is based on a technical analysis chart spanning BTC’s movements from 2009 and 2025. The chart applies Elliott Wave Theory on a High Time Frame (HTF), tracking a massive five-wave impulsive structure, with each wave representing a major bullish cycle driven by halving events. Lagen disclosed that Bitcoin is currently in Wave 5, the last wave of this mega-cycle, suggesting that the market is on the verge of its final parabolic blow-off. Each of Bitcoin’s past bull markets, according to the analysis, has ended with a near-vertical explosive surge, where price accelerates rapidly before crashing into a corrective phase. This surge has always been defined by a price angle of at least 82 degrees from the bottom. The crypto analyst has drawn a trendline connecting the peaks of Wave 1 and 2, creating a rising wedge pattern. The lower boundary of this wedge is represented by the 210,000 block SMA, which acts as a long-term support. Additionally, the upper trendline of this wedge intersects with the forecasted market top of Wave 5, which sits at around $325,000. Notably, this bullish prediction relies heavily on Bitcoin maintaining strong momentum and completing Wave 5 as a single clean impulse move, without any deviation or elongation, just like past cycles. Lagen’s bold $325,000 price forecast for Bitcoin comes with an exceptionally near-term timeline. The market expert predicts that BTC could reach this ambitious target as soon as July 5, 2025, which is just over a month away. Interestingly, this timeline is grounded in the movements observed in previous post-halving cycles. The analyst’s projected trajectory of Bitcoin’s surge to a market top also aligns closely with the past patterns that followed each Bitcoin halving cycle. These halving events have triggered strong bull markets during past cycles. The current rally also follows Bitcoin’s fourth and most recent halving event, which took place on April 20, 2024, reinforcing the repetitive and cyclic nature of Bitcoin’s price movements. A Historic Correction Could Follow This Price Surge Beyond the dramatic $325,000 Bitcoin price prediction, Lagen’s analysis also carries a foreboding bearish outlook. He cautions that after Bitcoin reaches this projected market top, what comes next may be a high time frame price crash, possibly lasting several years. Related Reading: Buy XRP Before It Explodes To $1,000, Market Expert Says Once the five-wave structure is completed, Lagen expects Bitcoin to enter its first true Wave 2 correction at the highest degree. Historically, Wave 2 retracements are deep, and given the current backdrop of global tightening and recession risks, the post-peak environment could challenge even the most seasonal holders. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
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The future of the $20 billion U.S. residential solar industry now depends on Senate Republicans after the House of Representatives passed a bill that could severely harm the sector. Industry leaders and market analysts say the bill if passed in its current form, would eliminate vital tax credits and damage solar businesses and homeowners. This week, the House approved a large tax and spending bill that removes tax credits for both companies that lease rooftop solar systems and homeowners. These credits have been a key financial tool for making solar power more affordable and accessible. Without them, the solar market could face major disruptions. The industry is already struggling with several challenges. These include high interest rates, new tariffs on imported solar equipment, and reduced state incentives, particularly in California, the biggest market for rooftop solar in the country. One of the nation’s largest solar companies, Sunnova Energy International Inc., is reportedly preparing for a potential bankruptcy. Solar supporters are lobbying in the senate Solar companies and green energy supporters have started lobbying in the Senate. They hope that moderate Republicans may oppose the House version of the bill. Some senators are already expressing concerns about removing support for clean energy. However, with a slim majority, Senate lawmakers may find it difficult to make changes without facing resistance from more conservative members. Despite support from the Inflation Reduction Act, passed during President Joe Biden’s term, the residential solar industry has not had smooth sailing. Higher borrowing costs have made it harder for solar companies to raise money and for homeowners to finance installations. Additionally, California’s policy changes have cut the amount of money that solar customers can earn by selling excess power back to the grid, making it take longer for them to recover the cost of their systems. Meanwhile, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted this week to move forward with new tariffs on solar equipment from four Southeast Asian countries. These countries supply most of the solar cells and panels used in the U.S. The new tariffs, which range from 34% to over 3,500% depending on the country and manufacturer, come after a months-long trade investigation. Some duties are already being collected. The U.S. residential solar market declined by 20% last year, according to Bloomberg. If the tax credits are removed, another 18% drop could occur over the next decade, said BNEF analyst Pol Lezcano. Removing solar credits would make the US solar industry unstable Following the House bill’s release on Thursday, solar company stocks plummeted. Sunrun lost over one-third of its market value. Other companies, like Enphase Energy Inc. and SolarEdge Technologies Inc., also saw sharp declines. Critics say the bill effectively rolls back many clean energy supports included in the Inflation Reduction Act. Removing the credits now would take away the stability that foreign companies need to continue investing in the U.S. green energy sector. The possible loss of tax credits could also severely affect small installation firms, many of which are family-run businesses. The impact on solar leasing would be especially severe, analysts warn. Joseph Osha of Guggenheim Securities noted that leases make up around 70% of new solar installations. “It’s pretty dire,” he said. In response, the solar industry is preparing for a strong lobbying effort in the Senate. Leaders say they are fighting to stop a law that could cause large-scale job losses and economic damage. Jason Grumet, CEO of the American Clean Power Association, spoke at the trade group’s convention in Phoenix and urged lawmakers to change course. “We urge the Senate to reject the strident House approach and pass a reasonable energy policy for the American people,” he said. Cryptopolitan Academy: Coming Soon - A New Way to Earn Passive Income with DeFi in 2025. Learn More
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In the decentralized finance (DeFi) market, certain projects begin to stand out due to their design, community traction, and value proposition. One name making waves recently is Mutuum Finance (MUTM) and its utility token, MUTM . With growing excitement around its unique lending model, dynamic interest structure, and upcoming platform beta launch, analysts are starting to pay closer attention. Some even predict that MUTM could climb as much as 15x by October. While no one can forecast the market with absolute certainty, there are several reasons why this projection doesn’t seem far-fetched. Why MUTM is Gaining Attention MUTM isn’t just another speculative crypto token. It has been created to power a decentralized, non-custodial liquidity protocol. Mutuum allows users to lend, borrow, and stake crypto assets through a system that automatically adjusts interest rates based on supply and demand. It offers both peer-to-contract (P2C) and peer-to-peer (P2P) models—making it attractive to casual users, yield seekers, and advanced DeFi strategists alike. The platform’s automated interest rate adjustment is one of its most attractive features. When borrowing activity increases and liquidity becomes limited, interest rates go up. When there is excess liquidity, rates drop, making borrowing more accessible. This natural balancing mechanism helps avoid liquidity crises and encourages consistent participation across market cycles. For lenders, this model provides a fair and transparent way to earn income, and for borrowers, it creates flexible and responsive borrowing terms. Mutuum’s presale is structured in 11 phases, with each phase slightly increasing the price of MUTM. Phase 1 began at just $0.01. The current phase—Phase 5—has pushed the price to $0.03, already showing a 200% gain for early supporters. At the time of writing, over 503 million tokens have been sold, and more than 11,000 users are holding MUTM, signaling strong early adoption. As the presale moves forward, each new phase brings an automatic price increase. By the time it reaches Phase 11, MUTM will be priced at $0.06—a 500% increase from the initial entry point. This gradual appreciation model has fueled ongoing demand, while also creating a sense of urgency. The window for high-margin entry is closing, and many believe that once the token is listed publicly and trading begins, rapid price discovery could follow. Beta Launch and Momentum Building According to the project’s roadmap, the team is planning to release a beta version of the Mutuum platform by the time the token goes live. This timing is important. It means that when tokens are unlocked, users won’t just be trading—they’ll also be able to start using the platform. This level of readiness is rare among presale projects and adds credibility to Mutuum’s mission. Analysts often look for signals beyond just token prices. A working beta, especially in a sector as competitive as DeFi lending, adds major weight to a protocol’s long-term potential. Once users begin lending and borrowing on the live platform, MUTM’s utility will move beyond speculation. It will become the fuel that powers borrowing incentives and yield payouts. This is where value could start to scale quickly. Community Growth and $100K Rewards Program Community sentiment around Mutuum is building fast. With over $9 million raised already, the momentum shows that this isn’t just a project with a clever whitepaper. It has user backing. The team has also launched a $100,000 promotional giveaway to reward new users, expand reach, and keep buzz growing around the token sale and eventual platform launch. Giveaways like these are not just marketing—they’re early growth engines. They bring in curious users, some of whom become long-term holders, liquidity providers, or stakers. In DeFi, community participation often equals liquidity, and liquidity is what drives returns. Staking, mtTokens, and Long-Term Value Mutuum has taken a unique approach to rewarding its users. When you deposit assets into the protocol, you receive mtTokens—representing your share of the liquidity pool plus earned interest. These mtTokens can also be staked in a safety module that gives you access to dividends. Here’s how it works: the protocol uses part of its revenue to buy back MUTM tokens from the market and redistributes them to those who stake their mtTokens. This creates a cycle where more lending and borrowing leads to more revenue, which funds more buybacks, which reduces supply and increases demand for MUTM. For long-term holders, this mechanism creates passive yield and supports long-term price stability. A Perfect Storm for Token Discovery Mutuum isn’t just launching a token—it’s launching an ecosystem. And once the token is live, all eyes will be on price discovery. With the current price at $0.03 and strong forecasts pointing to as much as a 15x rise by October, some investors see this moment as a rare opportunity. If the token does reach $0.45 after launch, that would represent significant gains even for those joining in Phase 5. But for those waiting until after launch, the upside may not be as substantial. Analysts are closely watching the token’s entry into public markets, the community response to the beta platform, and the level of adoption for lending and staking. These are not speculative dreams—they’re real economic signals that point to strong fundamentals. If user activity explodes after launch, the price could move quickly, catching latecomers off guard. While there are no guarantees in crypto, the pieces are falling into place for something big. A 15x gain by October may seem ambitious, but it’s rooted in logic, not just hype. As the DeFi space continues to grow, Mutuum is becoming a project to watch closely—and possibly act on while the presale is still underway. For more information about Mutuum Finance (MUTM) visit the links below: Website: https://www.mutuum.finance/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mutuumfinance
XRP may repeat its 2017 breakout with a 1,772% surge over a 63-day cycle, peaking near July 21, 2025. A weekly close above $2.70 could trigger a major bullish move toward resistance levels at $3.35 and higher. The 21-week EMA at $2.30 remains critical for XRP’s bullish structure in the current symmetrical triangle formation. XRP could be heading for a significant breakout, echoing its explosive rally from late 2017. EGRAG CRYPTO, a technical analyst, highlights a potential 1,772% price surge over a 63-day cycle, aligning with historical fractal behavior observed in October 2017. Fibonacci Circle Suggests XRP Could Repeat 2017’s 1,772% Rally A zoomed-out fib spiral projection highlights XRP’s 2017 rally, where the token surged 1,772% from a consolidation pattern in just 63 days. XRP Fib Spiral Rally Projection. Source: EGRAG CRYPTO via TradingView That move began on October 30, 2017, and peaked near $3.13. Using this exact timeframe and applying Fibonacci Circle analysis, EGRAG now places a potential upside target of $28.70 by July 21, 2025, if history repeats. The 2025 setup mirrors the 2017 triangle breakout, both in shape and structure. A s… The post XRP Fractal Suggests 1,772% Rally by July—Is History About to Repeat? appeared first on Coin Edition .