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Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom known for its emphasis on Gross National Happiness, is strategically leveraging its abundant hydropower resources to fuel investments in green energy initiatives and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) mining, according to Ujjwal Deep Dahal, CEO of Druk Holdings and Investments, the nation&#8217;s sovereign wealth fund.
What Happened: Despite its modest size, with approximately $3 billion in assets under management compared to giants like Norway&#8217;s or Singapore&#8217;s Temasek (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMSKF#OTC">TMSKF</a>), DHI aims for efficiency and targeted growth, the Fortune <a href="https://fortune.com/asia/2025/05/11/bhutan-sovereign-wealth-fund-bitcoin-green-energy/">reported</a> on Sunday. 
Dahal, in a recent interview, emphasized that &#8220;size does not matter,&#8221; highlighting the fund&#8217;s focus on strategic investments to diversify Bhutan&#8217;s economy and attract foreign capital.
Hydropower forms the cornerstone of Bhutan&#8217;s ambitious plans. With 2.5 gigawatts of current capacity and an additional 3 gigawatts under construction, the country intends to become a hub for green energy technologies, including pump storage and hydrogen power. Dahal believes Bhutan&#8217;s unique position allows for rapid testing and deployment of these technologies, with the potential for global scaling.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/05/45339384/dow-futures-rally-over-400-points-as-us-china-come-to-agreement-in-geneva-trade-talks">Dow Futures Rally Over 400 Points As US, China &#8216;Come To Agreement&#8217; In Geneva Trade Talks</a>
Why It Matters: In a notable move, Bhutan has emerged as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44856786/bhutan-flexes-hydropower-for-bitcoin-mining-explores-sale-of-green-coins">significant holder of Bitcoin</a>, initiated through mining operations in 2019. Dahal contends that utilizing the nation&#8217;s green hydropower for crypto mining offsets carbon emissions associated with traditional mining methods. 
Dahal views Bitcoin as &#8220;a parallel to digital gold&#8221; and part of a broader strategy for alternative investments. Blockchain analytics platform Arkham estimates Bhutan&#8217;s Bitcoin holdings to be worth over $646 million as of April, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44856786/bhutan-flexes-hydropower-for-bitcoin-mining-explores-sale-of-green-coins">surpassing even El Salvador&#8217;s reserves</a>.
Bhutan is also developing the Gelephu Mindfulness City, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42892791/bhutans-special-administrative-region-announces-strategic-reserve-consisting-of-bitcoin-ethereum-bnb-coin-bhutan-is-open-to-other-cryptos-says-changpeng-cz-zhao">a special administrative region designed</a> to be an economic corridor connecting South and Southeast Asia. 
This zone aims to attract businesses in sectors like healthcare, technology, and green energy, fostering innovation and startup culture, according to Dahal. The city will also incorporate a strategic reserve of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and Binance Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>), to bolster economic resilience.
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Bitcoin Bet Just One Arrow In Bhutan's Quiver As It Hunts Gross National Happiness: Tiny Kingdom's Sovereign Wealth Fund Not Deterred By Size

This week brought a flurry of activity to the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) breached the $100,000 milestone, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) also saw significant gains. Meanwhile, former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci shared his thoughts on President Donald Trump&#8216;s foray into the crypto world, and Dogecoin hinted at a potential trend reversal. Here&#8217;s a closer look at these stories.
Bitcoin Nears $104,000 &#8211; The cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp rally on Thursday following a trade deal between the Trump administration and the United Kingdom. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, nearly hit $104,000 in a volatile trading session, marking a significant increase from its three-month wait at the $100,000 milestone. Trading volume for the cryptocurrency also rose by 59% in the last 24 hours. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45308288/bitcoin-closing-in-on-104000-ethereum-dogecoin-rally-on-trade-deal-optimism-analytics-firm-highlights-the-double-edged-sword-amid-bullish-sentiment">Read the full article here.</a>
Scaramucci Grades Trump&#8217;s Crypto Moves &#8211; Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director, expressed concern over President Trump&#8217;s increasing involvement in the cryptocurrency industry. Speaking at the Financial Times Digital Asset Summit, Scaramucci criticized Trump-related crypto ventures, including a Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)-based meme coin and a stablecoin backed by his son Eric Trump, as potential distractions that could hinder the development of sound digital asset policies. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45253032/anthony-scaramucci-gives-donald-trump-b-or-a-on-crypto-but-warns-presidential-meme-coin-de">Read the full article here.</a>
See Also: <a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45282706/bitcoin-close-to-100000-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-pump-as-trump-touts-trade-deal-with-the-uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin Close To $100,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Pump As Trump Touts Trade Deal With The UK &#8211; Benzinga</a>
Dogecoin Teases Trend Reversal &#8211; After a period of relatively quiet price action, Dogecoin may be preparing for a trend reversal. Crypto trader Trader Tardigrade identified a potential &#8220;Diamond Bottom&#8221; pattern on the daily chart, a classic signal of a downtrend ending and an uptrend beginning. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45233324/dogecoin-teases-diamond-bottom-reversal-is-a-breakout-imminent">Read the full article here.</a>
MARA Holdings Reports Drop in Bitcoin Production &#8211; Shares of MARA Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) traded lower after the company reported a 15% month-over-month decrease in Bitcoin mining in April. The company mined 705 Bitcoin in April, down from 829 in March and slightly lower than the 706 Bitcoin produced in February. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45193859/mara-holdings-says-bitcoin-production-fell-15-last-month-shares-move-lower-with-earnings-on-the-horizon-whats-going-on">Read the full article here.</a>
Buffett&#8217;s Berkshire vs. Bitcoin &#8211; Warren Buffett, who recently announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., has built a significant investment legacy over the years. However, Bitcoin, the asset he once referred to as &#8216;rat poison,&#8217; has delivered returns at a faster rate than Berkshire Hathaway since its listing. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45280752/warren-buffetts-berkshire-delivered-a-16000-gain-since-listing-but-bitcoin-the-asset-he-called-rat-poison-turned-pennies-into-fortunes-faster">Read the full article here.</a>
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Anthony Scaramucci On Trump's Crypto Moves, Bitcoin Nears $104K And More: This Week In Crypto

Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. markets experienced a notable upswing this week, driven by President Donald Trump's announcement of a trade agreement with the United Kingdom. The deal includes reductions in tariffs on UK automobiles, steel, and aluminum, and grants the UK access to the U.S. beef market. This development spurred optimism for potential future trade agreements and contributed to a rally in equities, with the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq posting gains. Additionally, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) surpassed the $100,000 mark, reflecting increased investor confidence and a shift toward riskier assets.
Despite the positive market response, concerns about the broader economic outlook persist. The Federal Reserve opted to maintain current interest rates, citing uncertainties related to the new tariff policies and their potential impact on inflation and employment. Analysts warn of the risk of stagflation — a combination of stagnant economic growth and high inflation—especially as the effects of the tariffs become more pronounced.
Looking ahead, high-level trade discussions between U.S. and Chinese officials are scheduled, aiming to address ongoing tensions and possibly adjust existing tariffs. Investors are closely monitoring these developments, as outcomes could significantly influence market dynamics and economic forecasts in the coming months.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.

The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45259042/ibm-thinks-big-ai-delivers-bigger-why-bulls-are-charging-toward-300">"IBM Thinks Big, AI Delivers Bigger – Why Bulls Are Charging Toward $300"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) shares have climbed 48% over the past year and 13% year-to-date, driven by strong technical indicators and a bullish AI strategy, prompting Wedbush analyst Dan Ives to reiterate an Outperform rating with a $300 price target.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45295534/novavax-reports-q1-profit-as-revenue-surges-to-over-600-million-and-lower-costs-raises-2025-forecasts">"Novavax reports Q1 profit as revenue surges to over $600 million and lower costs, raises 2025 forecasts"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Novavax Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVAX#NASDAQ">NVAX</a>) posted a Q1 profit of $2.93 per share on $667 million in revenue — driven by $603 million from terminated advance purchase agreements — while raising its 2025 revenue forecast to $975 million-$1.025 billion and noting ongoing discussions with the FDA for full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45297555/hims-hers-stocks-100-surge-is-squeezing-shorts-and-it-might-just-be-getting-started">"Hims &amp; Hers stock's 100% surge is squeezing shorts—and it might just be getting started"</a>, by Surbhi Jain, reports that Hims &amp; Hers Health Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) shares have doubled over the past month, fueled by strong Q1 earnings, a partnership with Novo Nordisk to offer Wegovy, and a high short interest of 33% of float, suggesting a classic short squeeze may be underway.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45298562/chipmakers-enter-bullish-seasonal-window-5-stocks-that-could-outperform">Chipmakers Enter Bullish Seasonal Window: 5 Stocks That Could Outperform</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45291509/nvidia-broadcom-amd-surge-as-trump-reshapes-ai-chip-export-rules-to-ease-market-pressure">Nvidia, Broadcom, AMD Gain As Trump Reshapes AI Chip Export Rules To Ease Market Pressure</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45268589/sunrun-stock-rallies-after-strong-q1-report-details">Sunrun Stock Rallies After Strong Q1 Report: Details</a>

The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45268429/arm-holdings-stock-plunges-after-q4-results-heres-why">"Arm Holdings Stock Plunges After Q4 Results: Here's Why"</a>, by Erica Kollmann, reports that Arm Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) shares fell nearly 9% after the company beat Q4 expectations with $1.24 billion in revenue and $0.55 EPS but issued weaker-than-expected guidance for fiscal 2026, citing uncertainty in licensing deals and global trade tensions.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45272331/super-micro-slides-as-ai-server-delays-nvidia-supply-limits-weigh-on-analyst-ratings">"Super Micro slides as AI server delays, Nvidia supply limits weigh on analyst ratings"</a>, by Anusuya Lahiri, reports that Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares fell 5% after the company missed Q3 revenue and EPS expectations and issued a cautious Q4 outlook, attributing delays to customers awaiting NVIDIA Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) Blackwell GPUs and facing supply constraints, leading analysts to lower forecasts amid concerns over AI server demand and margin pressures.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45261806/sarepta-therapeutics-stock-sinks-on-gloomy-forecast-analysts-cut-price-forecasts">"Sarepta Therapeutics stock sinks on gloomy forecast, analysts cut price forecasts"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRPT#NASDAQ">SRPT</a>) shares fell after the company posted a deeper-than-expected Q1 loss and cut its 2025 forecast due to Elevidys rollout delays, despite beating revenue estimates.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45239188/arista-networks-shares-fall-after-mixed-q1-results-eps-beat-revenues-miss-q2-guidance-below-estimates">Arista Networks Shares Fall After Mixed Q1 Results: EPS Beat, Revenues Miss, Q2 Guidance Below Estimates</a>
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Benzinga Bulls And Bears: IBM, Novavax, Arm Holdings — And UK Trade Deal Boosts Markets

Cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe identified a potentially significant market signal Friday, noting that altcoins could be poised for a dramatic recovery against Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>).
What Happened: &#8220;The bull market is the biggest reward of 4 years suffering. Within a window of a few months, your Altcoins can erase all the losses,&#8221; van de Poppe wrote on X. &#8220;The Altcoin market capitalization against Bitcoin is still massively bullish. The longest bullish divergence in history.&#8221;
The analyst&#8217;s comments come as Bitcoin trades near $103,023, with a market capitalization of approximately $2.04 trillion. 
Meanwhile, the CMC Altcoin Season Index currently sits at 39/100, firmly in &#8220;Bitcoin Season&#8221; territory, which indicates Bitcoin has outperformed most alternative cryptocurrencies over the past 90 days, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The bull market is the biggest reward of 4 years suffering. Within a window of a few months, your <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> can erase all the losses.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1920963425586249940?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1920921463147594177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Van de Poppe emphasized that timing and positioning will be crucial for investors. &#8220;All I&#8217;ve learned from previous cycles is that if the markets start a rotation, it&#8217;s going to be a fast move on those Altcoins and you&#8217;ll be questioning yourself whether it&#8217;s a real or a fake move. That&#8217;s why I fancy being positioned early.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">All I&#39;ve learned from previous cycles is that IF the markets start a rotation, it&#39;s going to be a fast move on those <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a> and you&#39;ll be questioning yourself whether it&#39;s a real or a fake move. That&#39;s why I fancy being positioned early.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1920894034387890472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The CMC Altcoin Season Index, which tracks the performance of the top 100 altcoins relative to Bitcoin, currently shows divergent performance across the altcoin market. 
While some tokens like Four (FORM) have posted gains exceeding 480% over 90 days, many large-cap altcoins, including Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), have underperformed Bitcoin during this period.
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Ethereum, Dogecoin And Other Altcoins May Erase '4 Years Suffering' In Just Months, Says Michael Van De Poppe Amid Historic Bullish Divergence

Global markets digested a week packed with trade breakthroughs, monetary policy signals, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/digital-assets">and digital asset milestones</a>.
Wall Street remains cautiously optimistic as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to strike favorable trade deals. Hopes were buoyed by a high-level summit between U.S. and Chinese officials in Switzerland over the upcoming weekend. Investors view the meeting as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45294428/wall-street-rallies-after-us-seals-first-trade-deal-you-better-go-out-and-buy-stock-trump-says">step toward de-escalation.</a>
Meanwhile, the Trump administration unveiled a trade agreement with the U.K. A 10% baseline tariff remains, but the U.S. intends to cut duties on U.K. car imports <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/politics/25/05/45293839/trump-starmer-strike-us-uk-trade-deal-steel-cars-beef">from 25% to 15%.</a> 
In return, the U.K. reduced tariffs on U.S. vehicles and slashed agricultural duties, bringing levies on American beef and other key exports near zero. In addition, British Airways placed a $13 billion order for Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) aircraft.
On the macro front, the Federal Reserve held its policy rate steady at 4.25%-4.50% for a third consecutive meeting, underscoring concerns over lingering inflationary pressures and labor market damage <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45263291/fed-keeps-rates-steady-warns-of-rising-uncertainty-about-the-economic-outlook">amid trade-related risks.</a>
Fed Chair Jerome Powell struck a cautious tone and resisted expectations of imminent rate cuts, reiterating that monetary policy <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45266366/powell-flags-sharp-tariff-shock-elevated-uncertainty-fed-sticks-to-wait-and-see-mode">will remain data-dependent.</a> Powell dismissed recession fears, attributing the weakness in first-quarter economic data to distortions in trade flows.
Still, a growing number of economists now warn that stagflation—a toxic mix of high inflation and stagnant growth—could be around the corner, straining the Fed's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/05/45269703/stagflation-emerges-as-key-economic-risk-to-federal-reserve-policy-economists-warn">dual mandate.</a>
Market pricing for rate cuts has shifted accordingly. As of now, futures imply just a 20% probability of a 25-basis-point cut in June.
In equities, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) reached the top of the mega-cap leaderboard. This follows robust earnings and a new theme <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/05/45276805/disneys-30-billion-theme-park-bet-pays-off-as-bob-iger-touts-all-time-high-returns-stock-rallies-10-after-q2-earnings">park announcement for Abu Dhabi.</a>
Eli Lilly &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) extended last week's decline following disappointing guidance, weighing heavily on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/content/45261458/is-eli-lilly-a-buy-after-weak-earnings-and-cvs-novo-partnership">the broader healthcare sector.</a>
Cryptocurrencies staged a dramatic comeback. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) breached the $100,000 threshold. The top digital asset hit levels last seen in February as optimism around trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45295626/bitcoin-breaks-100000-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-roar-10-higher-what-do-experts-predict-next">diplomacy lifted risk sentiment</a>.
The rally was broad-based, with Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) jumping over 25% on the week following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45314930/ethereum-explodes-higher-largest-gain-in-four-years">a major network upgrade.</a>
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Fed Stays Put, Trump Touts UK Trade Deal, Bitcoin Booms Past $100K, Stagflation Fears Rise: This Week In Markets

The cryptocurrency market rallied sharply on Thursday after the Trump administration inked a trade deal with the United Kingdom.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 9:00 p.m. ET)</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+4.81%</td>
<td>$102,675.77</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+20.05%</td>
<td>$2,195.20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+10.98%</td>
<td>$0.1948</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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What Happened: Bitcoin breached the $100,000 milestone after a wait of three months, catalyzing a broader market uptick. The apex cryptocurrency nearly tapped $104,000 in a volatile session, with trading volume increasing by 59% in the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin&#8217;s gains were overwhelmed by its younger sibling, Ethereum, which burst out after weeks of sideways trading around the $1,800 range. The second-largest cryptocurrency breached $2,200, a level not seen in over two months.
The rally pushed Ethereum's market dominance past 8% for the first time in over a month.
Bearish leveraged traders took in huge losses as the rally wiped out nearly $800 million in short positions.
Interestingly, Bitcoin's Open Interest dropped 0.20% in the last 24 hours, indicating that the rally may have been driven by short covering. On the other hand, Ethereum's Open Interest surged 20%.
The "Greed" sentiment prevailed in the market, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<tbody>
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 9:00 p.m. ET)</td>
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<td>Eos (VIRTUAL)</td>
<td>+16.78%</td>
<td>$0.8168</td>
</tr>
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<td>Stacks (STX)</td>
<td>+9.62%</td>
<td>$0.892</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zcash (ZEC)</td>
<td>+5.10%</td>
<td>$40.32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization soared 6.91% in the last 24 hours to $3.22 trillion.
Stocks also climbed on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 254.48 points, or 0.62%, to end at 41,368.45. The S&amp;P 500 lifted 0.58% to close at 5,663.94, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 1.07% to finish at 17,928.14.
The risk-on sentiment was bolstered after the Trump administration signed its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45294428/wall-street-rallies-after-us-seals-first-trade-deal-you-better-go-out-and-buy-stock-trump-says">first major trade agreement with the</a> UK, fueling confidence about further global deals.
This comes ahead of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45242461/donald-trumps-trade-war-sparks-first-major-us-china-talks-scott-bessent-jamieson-greer-to-meet-chinese-delegation-in-geneva">meeting with top Chinese officials for trade negotiations</a>.
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Analyst Notes: Cryptocurrency analytics firm Santiment said the ongoing bullish sentiment could be a "double-edged sword" for upcoming price moves.
"On one hand, retail FOMO can add a bit of extra fuel to this rally as major media outlets spam Bitcoin&#8217;s 3-month milestone and bring in many new entries to the space. On the other hand, we typically see rallies put on the brakes when there is an overwhelming amount of calls related to &#8216;higher&#8217; or &#8216;above,&#8217;" the firm added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f973; Cryptocurrency has continued its rally, with Bitcoin breaching the all-important $100K psychological resistance for the first time since Feb. 3rd. Sentiment is quite bullish at the moment, which can be a double-edged sword for upcoming price movement from here. On one hand,… <a href="https://t.co/iGcLsY1cxN">pic.twitter.com/iGcLsY1cxN</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1920514782823920113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Rekt Capital weighed in on Ethereum's stratospheric gains during the day, emphasizing the significance of $2,200.
"Reclaim ~$2200 and Ethereum will resynchronise with its $2200-$3900 macro range," the analyst said
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> That was quick Ethereum has reached ~$2200 Going forward, ETH will need to reclaim ~$2200 via a similar reclaim to what occurred in late 2023 (blue circle) Reclaim ~$2200 and Ethereum will resynchronise with its $2200-$3900 Macro Range<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ETH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ETH</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Crypto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a> <a href="https://t.co/sQYXDeG1ZB">https://t.co/sQYXDeG1ZB</a> <a href="https://t.co/ecJBvDkpQ6">pic.twitter.com/ecJBvDkpQ6</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1920592869263323633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin Closing In On $104,000, Ethereum, Dogecoin Soar On Trade Deal Optimism: Analytics Firm Says Bullish Sentiment A 'Double-Edged Sword'

U.S. stocks rallied Thursday after the Trump administration signed its first major trade agreement with the United Kingdom, igniting optimism about further global deals — especially with China — and lifting investor <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">appetite for riskier assets.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 jumped 1.3% to close at 5,700, led by gains in technology stocks. The Russell 2000 soared 2.1%, outperforming larger-cap counterparts and fully recovering the losses triggered by the April 2 tariff announcement.
Under the deal, the U.S. slashed tariffs on UK-made vehicles from 25% to 10%, granting British carmakers a 100,000-vehicle quota. In return, the UK reduced tariffs on American beef to near-zero levels and pledged to purchase $10 billion worth of Boeing Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) aircraft. Trump confirmed that the 10% tariff would remain the baseline for now, though he suggested other nations with large trade surpluses should expect higher rates.
During a press briefing, Trump hinted at the &#8220;biggest tax cuts in history&#8221; and urged investors to act: "You better go out and buy stock. This country will be like a rocket ship," he said.
The president also responded to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who noted a day earlier he hadn't been invited to meet with Trump. "I could call him from a meeting, but it's like talking to a wall," Trump said. 
"He's always too late [in cutting interest rates]. But in this case, it's not going to matter that much because our country is so strong."
Markets reflected that strength. The U.S. dollar rallied sharply as the new trade deal and reduced economic uncertainty boosted confidence. The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) jumped to its highest level since April 11, climbing over 1% against the Japanese yen.
Treasury yields rose across the curve, with the 10-year yield adding 7 basis points to reach 4.34%.
In commodities, gold prices dropped as investors rotated out of safe havens. The SPDR Gold Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLD#NYSE">GLD</a>) fell 1.5%, trimming its weekly gains. Oil prices rose 3.5%, with West Texas Intermediate crude topping $60 per barrel.
Crypto markets erupted higher. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) broke above $100,000 for the first time since February, rising 4.1%. Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) surged 13%, while Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) gained 10%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day % Chg</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,030.85</td>
<td>+2.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>20,218.21</td>
<td>+1.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,683.40</td>
<td>+1.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,707.58</td>
<td>+1.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:10 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
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<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rallied 1.4% to $569.13.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 1.4% to $416.94.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 1.8% to $491.78.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) soared 2.2% to $201.78.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Energy&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) outperformed, up 2.5%; the&nbsp;Health Care&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLV#NYSE">XLV</a>) lagged, down 0.4%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to earnings reports included: 
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<li>Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>) down 9.5%</li>
<li>Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>) down 0.6%</li>
<li>Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>) up 6.2%</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>) up 6.3%</li>
<li>Texas Pacific Land Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPL#NYSE">TPL</a>) up 1.5%</li>
<li>Atmos Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATO#NYSE">ATO</a>) up 0.6%</li>
<li>Fidelity National Financial Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNF#NYSE">FNF</a>) down 7.0%</li>
<li>Western Gas Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WES#NYSE">WES</a>) up 2.9%</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) down 1.85%</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) up 4.30%</li>
<li>Canadian Natural Resources Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNQ#NYSE">CNQ</a>) up 4.93%</li>
<li>Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) up 0.79%</li>
<li>Sempra (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRE#NYSE">SRE</a>) up 0.83%</li>
<li>Cenovus Energy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVE#NYSE">CVE</a>) up 8.87%</li>
<li>Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>) up 4.26%</li>
<li>Molson Coors Beverage Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TAP#NYSE">TAP</a>) down 3.44%</li>
<li>Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNC#NYSE">LNC</a>) down 0.60%</li>
<li>PENN Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PENN#NASDAQ">PENN</a>) up 1.64%</li>
<li>Hanesbrands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HBI#NYSE">HBI</a>) up 5.21%</li>
<li>Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPB#NYSE">SPB</a>) up 3.81%</li>
<li>Global Partners LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLP#NYSE">GLP</a>) down 2.15%</li>
<li>NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VYX#NYSE">VYX</a>) up 15.14%</li>
<li>Owens &amp; Minor, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMI#NYSE">OMI</a>) down 7.16%</li>
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Stocks slated to report earnings after the close include Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AKAM#NASDAQ">AKAM</a>), Expedia Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>), Microchip Technology Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), McKesson Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>), and News Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NWSA#NASDAQ">NWSA</a>).
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Shares of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) climbed 5.37% during the pre-market trading session on Thursday, as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) hovers around the $100,000 mark.
What Happened: MSTR, one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, saw its shares rising in the pre-market session as the cryptocurrency crossed $99,000 for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45274508/bitcoin-taps-98000-ethereum-dogecoin-steady-as-fed-chair-jerome-powell-raises-trump-tariff-induced-concerns-analyst-says-eth-holding-above-crucial-level-and-begins-its">first time</a> since Feb. 21. Bitcoin&#8217;s market dominance also escalated to a yearly high of 64.4%, suggesting a continued shift of capital from other assets to the premier cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency&#8217;s market dominance has also reached a yearly peak.
The Federal Reserve held rates steady on May 7, but macroeconomic factors and liquidity injections could still drive Bitcoin toward the $100,000 mark, as per experts.
According to Monday&#8217;s SEC filing, Strategy Inc. purchased 1,895 BTC for $180.3 million, or an average price of $95,167 each. The company now holds 555,450 bitcoins, purchased for over $38 billion.
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Why It Matters: The rise in Bitcoin&#8217;s value and market dominance comes in the wake of significant developments in the cryptocurrency sector.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45276499/david-bailey-trumps-crypto-advisor-secures-300m-for-new-bitcoin-investment-firm">David Bailey</a>, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and cryptocurrency advisor to President Donald Trump, recently secured $300 million to establish a publicly traded Bitcoin investment company. This move aligns with the growing trend of institutional investment in Bitcoin, as seen with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45179310/analyst-says-microstrategy-inc-s-bold-bitcoin-strategy-still-has-room-to-run">Strategy&#8217;s</a>&nbsp;bold Bitcoin strategy, which analysts believe still has room to grow.
Strategy missed Q1 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45172170/whats-going-on-with-microstrategy-shares">revenue estimates </a>with $111.07 million and reported a steep adjusted loss of $16.53 per share. However, it raised its 2025 targets, aiming for a 25% Bitcoin yield and $15 billion in BTC-related gains.
These developments, coupled with economic concerns raised by Powell, could be driving investors towards Bitcoin as a potential hedge against economic instability. The&nbsp;continued capital rotation from other&nbsp;assets to Bitcoin underscores the cryptocurrency&#8217;s growing appeal in the current economic climate.
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MSTR Stock Climbs Over 5% In Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

Leading cryptocurrencies traded sideways on Wednesday, as the Federal Reserve <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45266366/powell-flags-sharp-tariff-shock-elevated-uncertainty-fed-sticks-to-wait-and-see-mode">warned of macroeconomic dangers</a> from President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff moves.
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 9:00 p.m. ET)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+0.53%</td>
<td>$98,018.94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.89%</td>
<td>$1,830.59</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.88%</td>
<td>$0.1721</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
What Happened: Bitcoin encountered tough resistance in the mid-$97,000s throughout the day before breaking the barrier overnight and recovering $98,000 for the first time since Feb. 21.
Bitcoin's market dominance rose to a yearly high of 64.4%, signaling continued capital rotation from other assets to the apex cryptocurrency.
Ethereum recovered after falling to an intraday low of $1,788.69 in a turbulent trading session that saw volume soar up to 220%.
Over $184 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with bearish bets accounting for the majority.
Bitcoin's Open Interest dropped marginally by 0.78% in the last 24 hours. Interestingly, over 63% of the Bitcoin derivatives traders on Binance bet against the leading cryptocurrency.
The "Greed" sentiment prevailed in the market, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
<figure class="wp-block-table"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Eos (EOS)</td>
<td>+16.78%</td>
<td>$0.8168</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stacks (STX)</td>
<td>+9.62%</td>
<td>$0.892</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Zcash (ZEC)</td>
<td>+5.10%</td>
<td>$40.32</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3 trillion, following a 0.20% contraction in the last 24 hours.
Stocks staged a pullback on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 284.97 points, or 0.70%, to end at 41,113.97. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.43% to close at 5,631.28, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite spiked 0.27%, ending at 17,738.16.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell flagged concerns that Trump's tariff measures could lead to higher inflation, weaker growth, and a rise in unemployment. This came after the central bank&#8217;s widely predicted decision to maintain interest rates at 4.25%-4.50%.
Additionally, shares of Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) climbed late in the day on reports that the Trump administration plans to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45269811/chip-stocks-rise-as-trump-reportedly-plans-to-roll-back-biden-era-ai-export-curbs">scrap Biden-era AI chip curbs</a>.
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Analyst Notes: Cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital stated that the altseason, which occurs when altcoins outperform Bitcoin in price gains, would begin once Bitcoin dominance hits the 71% ceiling, about 6% away from current value.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BTC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BTC</a> Dominance If history repeats, the real Altseason everybody is waiting for would begin once Bitcoin Dominance rejects from 71% (red) And right now, 71% is only ~6% away<a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altseason?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altseason</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/29vBkhA5aj">pic.twitter.com/29vBkhA5aj</a>
&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1920102471851995590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency expert and trader Michaël van de Poppe expressed optimism in Ethereum&#8217;s short-term prospects, stating that the cryptocurrency was holding above a &#8220;crucial&#8221; level.
"I think we&#8217;ll be about to witness a big breakout to $2,100 in the coming 1-2 weeks," the analyst said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> is hodling above the crucial level and starts to bounce upwards. I think we&#39;ll be about to witness a big breakout to $2,100 in the coming 1-2 weeks. <a href="https://t.co/p10vYV6ueX">pic.twitter.com/p10vYV6ueX</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1920059784788918717?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 7, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin Taps $98,000, Ethereum, Dogecoin Steady As Fed Chair Jerome Powell Raises Trump Tariff-Induced Concerns: Analyst Says ETH Holding Above 'Crucial Level' And Begins Its 'Bounce Upwards'

The thought of selling Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) makes you feel squeamish? Strike, a cryptocurrency payments firm, has launched a new lending product that allows users to take out loans using the world's largest cryptocurrency as collateral.
What Happened: The firm's CEO, Jack Mallers, took to X, explaining how the new offering would work.
Like other credit-financing mechanisms, Bitcoin-backed loans involve temporarily pledging held BTC as secure collateral and receiving a cash loan, to be repaid with interest. The larger the loan, the more collateral is required.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Announcing Strike Lending You shouldn't have to sell the best-performing asset in human history to access cash. Now you don&#39;t have to. Access your bitcoin wealth without selling it. Build a better life on top of bitcoin with <a href="https://twitter.com/Strike?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Strike</a>. Borrow fiat. HODL <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#bitcoin</a>. <a href="https://t.co/t3SqVeu8fq">pic.twitter.com/t3SqVeu8fq</a>
&mdash; Jack Mallers (@jackmallers) <a href="https://twitter.com/jackmallers/status/1919774506261909705?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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For a 12-month loan, the interest rates begin at 12%, with a minimum borrowing amount of $75,000 and a maximum of $2 million. The loan-to-value ratio will be set at 50%, suggesting that the loans will be overcollateralized.
Strike cautioned that due to Bitcoin's price volatility, the collateral value could diminish, limiting the lender's ability to recover funds. In the event of a liquidation, the collateral could be sold to meet the loan-to-value ratio requirement.
Strive said the feature is available in select U.S. states with plans of expansion in the future.
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Why It Matters: Strike was not the first mainstream trading app allowing users to borrow against their Bitcoin holdings. Cryptocurrency behemoth Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>)<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43028215/coinbase-launches-bitcoin-backed-loans-for-us-users"> launched</a> a similar offering earlier in January.
Additionally, decentralized lending protocol Aave (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aave/usd">AAVE</a>) allows users to access liquidity by supplying their Bitcoin.
Price Action:  At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $96,666.47, up 2.42% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Have Bitcoin? Need Cash? Strike Launches New Product Allowing Users To Borrow Up To $2 Million

Leading cryptocurrencies spiked Tuesday on news that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45242461/donald-trumps-trade-war-sparks-first-major-us-china-talks-scott-bessent-jamieson-greer-to-meet-chinese-delegation-in-geneva">will meet Chinese officials for trade talks</a>.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+2.82%</td>
<td>$97,197.36</td>
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<td>+1.03%</td>
<td>$1,834.96</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+1.90%</td>
<td>$0.1737</td>
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What Happened: Following days of consolidation, Bitcoin recaptured $97,000 in the evening, reaching an intraday high of $97,625.81.
The rally also catalyzed Ethereum, pushing the second-largest cryptocurrency within touching distance of $1,850.
Over $326 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with nearly equal amounts of longs and shorts erased.
Speculative interest in Bitcoin soared, as evidenced by the 5% jump in Open Interest in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, the percentage of derivatives traders placing bullish long bets on Bitcoin increased to 53%, according to the Long/Short Ratio.
The market sentiment remained in the "Greed" zone, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, suggesting a spike in buying pressure.
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<td>Litecoin (LTC)</td>
<td>+11.58%</td>
<td>$93.03</td>
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<td>Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)</td>
<td>+8.17%</td>
<td>$0.0117</td>
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<td>+7.69%</td>
<td>$0.9398</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $3 trillion, following a 2% increase in the last 24 hours.
Stocks closed the second straight session in the red. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 389.83 points, or 0.95%, to end at 40,829.00. The S&amp;P 500 lost 0.77% to close at 5,606.91, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid 0.74%, ending at 17,689.66.
The Fed's decision on interest rates is expected to come Wednesday, with traders pricing in a 97% chance that the 4.25%-4.50% range will remain unchanged, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according </a>to the CME FedWatch tool.
Meanwhile, stock futures spiked Tuesday overnight after the Donald Trump administration confirmed that Bessent will meet Chinese officials for trade negotiations this weekend in Geneva.
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Analyst Notes: Blockchain analytics firm Santiment said Bitcoin's key stakeholders were "moving in the right direction" to justify the $100,000 target in the near future.
"Wallets with the highest correlation with crypto&#8217;s overall market health (10-10K BTC wallets) have accumulated a combined 81,338 more BTC (+0.61% of their holdings) during these past 6 weeks of volatility," the firm added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f433; As May progresses, Bitcoin&#39;s key stakeholders are mostly moving in the right direction if you&#39;re rooting for $100K <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> in the near future. Wallets with the highest correlation with crypto&#39;s overall market health (10-10K BTC wallets) have accumulated a combined 81,338 more… <a href="https://t.co/4DKhOwROgx">pic.twitter.com/4DKhOwROgx</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1919872169674461354?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe noticed Bitcoin's "solid" chart and expected the apex cryptocurrency to go further north.
"I think we&#8217;ll continue the grind on Bitcoin upwards, the key factor here is whether Gold starts to correct after FOMC tomorrow, indicating that there&#8217;s the start of the business cycle," Van De Poppe stated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">A pretty solid chart on <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>, which bounces back upwards. I think we&#39;ll continue the grind on Bitcoin upwards, the key factor here is whether Gold starts to correct after FOMC tomorrow indicating that there&#39;s the start of the business cycle. <a href="https://t.co/PGjLqgZ8Ow">pic.twitter.com/PGjLqgZ8Ow</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1919760190175367654?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike As Scott Bessent's Gears Up For Trade Talks With China: Key BTC Stakeholders 'Moving In The Right Direction' Towards $100,000 Target, Says Analytics Firm

<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/etoro-review">Trading platform eToro</a> on Tuesday announced it is seeking a valuation of up to $5 billion in its initial public offering on the Nasdaq, as it launches the roadshow for a 10 million Class A share sale.
Shares will be priced between $46 and $50 and trade under the ticker ETOR, <a href="https://www.etoro.com/en-us/news-and-analysis/latest-news/press-release/etoro-announces-launch-of-initial-public-offering/#:~:text=New%20York%2C%20May%205%2C%202025,offered%20by%20certain%20existing%20stockholders">according</a> to the company&#8217;s filing.
This estimate assumes a standard tech IPO float of roughly 10% of total shares. 
Some analysts, using more conservative assumptions about the public float, estimate the valuation could land closer to $4 billion. 
The final figure will depend on pricing and the number of shares outstanding once the offering is completed.
The offering includes 5 million new shares from eToro and 5 million from existing shareholders, with an additional 1.5 million shares available to underwriters via an over-allotment option. 
If fully subscribed at the top of the range, the IPO could raise up to $575 million.
eToro is a prominent multi-asset investment platform offering trading in stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies and commodities.
It launched crypto trading in 2013, long before most traditional fintech competitors, and has become a key player in the retail digital asset space, especially in Europe and parts of Latin America.
The company's move to go public comes after it canceled a planned SPAC merger with FinTech Acquisition Corp V in 2022, which would have valued the company at $10.4 billion. 
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That deal collapsed amid cooling market conditions and regulatory scrutiny of crypto-affiliated companies.
In going public now, eToro joins a small group of crypto-integrated platforms that have listed on U.S. exchanges. 
Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) went public via a direct listing in April 2021 at an $86 billion valuation, while Robinhood (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) raised $2.1 billion in its July 2021 IPO, riding a surge of interest in crypto and meme stock trading.
Unlike Coinbase, which focuses exclusively on digital assets, eToro offers exposure to both traditional and crypto markets through social investing features and copy trading, allowing users to mirror the trades of top investors. 
The platform currently supports trading in more than 80 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>).
The listing will test renewed public investor appetite for consumer-facing fintech and crypto-aligned platforms, following a two-year slump in tech IPOs and multiple enforcement actions across the crypto sector.
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eToro Eyes $5B Valuation In Nasdaq IPO, Sets Price Range At $46–$50 Per Share

Gold prices climbed above $3,380 per ounce Tuesday, reaching a new high as investors sought safe-haven assets amid escalating trade tensions. The precious metal gained $90 in Monday&#8217;s session before adding another $45 in early trading.
What Happened: &#8220;Gold is up another $45 so far tonight, trading above $3,380. With today&#8217;s $90 gain, that&#8217;s already $135 within one 24-hour period,&#8221; noted economist Peter Schiff on X. &#8220;Silver is also starting to perk up. It&#8217;s adding another 50 cents to today&#8217;s gains, trading above $33.10. Keep an eye on silver. A breakout is near.&#8221;
The rally comes as President Donald Trump expanded tariffs, threatening 100% tariffs on foreign-produced films and announcing plans for pharmaceutical tariffs in the coming weeks. This follows already imposed steep 145% tariffs on Chinese goods that have rattled global markets.
Silver prices also surged nearly 2% to around $33 per ounce on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session. In response to a follower suggesting silver needs to top $36 before moving to $50, Schiff replied, &#8220;I&#8217;d say a close above $35 would trigger that move.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Gold is up another $45 so far tonight, trading above $3,380. With today&#39;s $90 gain, that&#39;s already $135 within one 24-hour period. Silver is also starting to perk up. It&#39;s adding another 50 cents to today&#39;s gains, trading above $33.10. Keep an eye on silver. A breakout is near.
&mdash; Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterSchiff/status/1919574440033055075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 6, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: Investors now await the Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy decision this week. Despite pressure from Trump to lower rates, the central bank is expected to maintain current interest rates. According to the CME FedWatch tool, markets are pricing in a 97% probability of rates remaining unchanged.
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies have benefited from the metal&#8217;s performance, with PAX Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold extending their year-to-date gains to over 28%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) has shown comparatively modest growth at just 1.24% year-to-date, now trading around $94,000.
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Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff Says A 'Breakout Is Near' As Gold Surges Above $3,380, Silver Starts To Perk Up

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat on Monday as uncertainty about tariffs calmed investors' risk appetite.
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<td>Price (Recorded at 8:45 p.m. ET)</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.26%</td>
<td>$94,467.01</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.25%</td>
<td>$1,811.62</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.00%</td>
<td>$0.1697</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin wobbled between the mid-$93,000s and the early $95,000s, with the apex cryptocurrency hitting an intraday high of $95,193.19.
Ethereum also experienced a choppy trading day as it wiggled in the $1,800 region. The second-largest cryptocurrency's trading volume rose 27% in the last 24 hours.
President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45187462/trump-denies-personal-profit-from-memecoin-venture-i-havent-even-looked">endorsed cryptocurrencies</a> in an interview, deeming it a "popular" and "hot" sector.
About $146 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with bullish long bets accounting for $83.75 million.
That said, over $500 million in Bitcoin shorts risked liquidation if the leading cryptocurrency rebounded to $97,000.
The majority of Binance traders with open BTC positions placed bearish bets on Bitcoin, according to the Long/Short Ratio.
On the other hand, the market sentiment shifted to "Greed," according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Price (Recorded at 8:45 p.m. ET)</td>
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<td>Four (FORM)</td>
<td>+15.44%</td>
<td>$2.63</td>
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<td>Biitensor (TAO)</td>
<td>+8.14%</td>
<td>$373.58</td>
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<td>DeXe (DEXE)</td>
<td>+4.00%</td>
<td>$15.01</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.94 trillion, following a minor 0.04% contraction in the last 24 hours.
Stocks snapped their winning run Monday. After nine consecutive days of gains, the S&amp;P 500 closed 0.64% lower at 5,650.38. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 98.60 points, or 0.24%, to end at 41,218.83. The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite dipped 0.74%, ending at 17,844.24.
The slide comes after Trump's proposed 100% tariff on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/education/25/05/45187710/peter-schiff-says-trumps-100-tariff-on-foreign-films-pointless-without-targeting-streamingwarns-netflix-subscribers-would-bear-cost">foreign-produced movies</a> sent jitters across the entertainment sector. Shares of Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) lost 0.41% and 1.99%, respectively, during the session.
Meanwhile, the impasse over the trade deal between the U.S. and China prevailed as Trump said <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/05/45188171/china-pushes-for-special-envoys-as-direct-deal-with-trump-deemed-risky-plans-fentanyl-concessions-as-negotiating-leverage-report">he did not plan to talk</a> with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Investors will now turn their attention to the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45192387/market-bets-on-aggressive-fed-cuts-clash-with-short-rate-market-data-next-fed-chair-could-initiate-cutting-cycle-says-expert">Federal Reserve&#8217;s policy meeting</a>, which starts on Tuesday.
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Analyst Notes: Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant highlighted that despite Ethereum's prolonged downtrend, accumulating addresses have not abandoned their strategy, showcasing their long-term belief in the asset.
"Instead, they increased their ETH exposure: on March 10, they held 15.5356 million ETH, and by May 3, this rose to 19.0378 million ETH, a 22.54% increase," CryptoQuant added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">ETH Holders Refuse to Sell: Accumulating Addresses Lower Their Cost Basis "On March 10 they held 15.5356M ETH, and by May 3 this rose to 19.0378M ETH, a 22.54% increase. Behavior reflects structural conviction &amp; clear expectations of short-term appreciation." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/oro_crypto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@oro_crypto</a> <a href="https://t.co/yx12tC7N0O">pic.twitter.com/yx12tC7N0O</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1919322089367937435?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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According to cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe, gold&#8217;s rally indicated a risk-off mindset ahead of Wednesday&#8217;s Federal Reserve meeting.&nbsp;
"Bitcoin build-up is good, expecting to see ETH turn upwards after Wednesday," the analyst predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Rally on Gold indicating that we&#39;re still seeing the risk-off mentality going into the FED meeting on Wednesday. Good signs: Services PMI rolling upwards.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> build-up is good, expecting to see <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> turn upwards after Wednesday.
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1919484494148686052?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 5, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Flat, Dogecoin Dips Even As Trump Calls Crypto 'Popular:' Analyst Says BTC Build-up Good, Predicts ETH Uptrend After Fed Meet

Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) shares are trading lower Monday following the release of its April 2025 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45185243/world-libertys-stablecoin-in-2-billion-deal-sofi-reintroduces-crypto-and-riot-platforms-q1-results-this-week-in-crypto">production and operations update.</a>
What To Know: The company mined 463 Bitcoin in April, down 13% from March's 533. The daily average production also declined from 17.2 BTC to 15.4 BTC, a 10% decrease month-over-month. Riot attributed the drop to two consecutive network difficulty adjustments during the month.
Despite the decline in production, year-over-year figures showed improvement, with a 23% increase in both total and daily average Bitcoin mined compared to April 2024. The company sold all 475 Bitcoin produced in April, generating $38.8 million in net proceeds at an average price of $81,731 per coin. Riot stated it chose to sell its Bitcoin to fund growth and operations, aiming to limit dilution from equity fundraising.
Hash rate metrics were flat or slightly down. The deployed hash rate remained unchanged at 33.7 EH/s, while the average operating hash rate slipped 3% from March to 29.3 EH/s. Power credits rose to $2 million, more than doubling from the previous month. Riot also completed its acquisition of Rhodium's assets at the Rockdale Facility during April, ending its last remaining hosting agreement and fully exiting the Bitcoin hosting business.
RIOT Price Action: Riot shares were down 7.37% at $7.795 at the time of writing, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?new_user=False&amp;backend=google-oauth2">Benzinga Pro.</a>
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Riot Platforms Stock Falls After Weaker April Bitcoin Production Report: What's Going On?

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped on Sunday ahead of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting.
What Happened: Bitcoin experienced sell-offs throughout the evening after peaking at $96,000 in the early morning hours.
Ethereum also slipped below $1,800 overnight, with trading volume rising by more than 6% in the last 24 hours.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-2.12%</td>
<td>$93,908.78</td>
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<td>-2.46%</td>
<td>$1,797.63</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-3.68%</td>
<td>$0.1696</td>
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The apex cryptocurrency's market dominance rose to a yearly high of 63.9% on Sunday, while Ethereum's share was 7.4%.
The pullback eroded over $180 million worth of long positions from the market in the last 24 hours. Additionally, Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest fell over 3% in the last 24 hours to $62.19 billion.&nbsp;
Over 50% of Binance traders with open BTC positions were positioned short on Bitcoin as of this writing, per the Long/Short Ratio.
The market sentiment turned "Neutral,", according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
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<td>+7.93%</td>
<td>$0.0204</td>
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<td>+6.49%</td>
<td>$0.7281</td>
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<td>+5.14%</td>
<td>$3.21</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped 1.58% to $2.94 trillion in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures inched lower Sunday night. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures slid 249 points, or 0.61%, as of 9:31 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.64%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures lost 0.64%.
Equities have rebounded sharply over the last two weeks, with the S&amp;P 500 recouping all losses since President Donald Trump<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options/25/04/44636496/why-tsem-stock-bounce-back-liberation-day-panic"> imposed sweeping tariffs</a> on trade partners on "Liberation Day."
This week, the market will look forward to the Fed's policy meeting, which begins on Tuesday. Traders have priced in a roughly 97% chance that interest rates will remain at their current 4.25%-4.50% range, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according </a>to the CME FedWatch tool data.
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Analyst Notes: Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez warned about a potential Bitcoin pullback, citing a "sell signal" by the TD Sequential indicator.
"If Bitcoin were to lose the $94,765 support level, a price correction to $90,000 or even $86,000 could follow," Martinez projected.
Typically, parabolic slope patterns are characterized by a steep, rapid, and exponential rise in price, followed by a sharp decline.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> flashes a sell signal! <a href="https://t.co/97hj7iObdQ">pic.twitter.com/97hj7iObdQ</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1919127139301114179?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe noted that Ethereum's valuation has dropped to its lowest since August 2022, the COVID bottom in March 2020 and January 19.
"Forward-looking 12 months after those dates prices were substantially higher. Happy to accumulate ETH," Van de Poppe stated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The valuation of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> is on its lowest point since: &#8211; August &#39;22 &#8211; COVID Bottom March &#39;20 &#8211; January &#39;19 All marked the bottom. Forward-looking 12 months after those dates prices were substantially higher. Happy to accumulate <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>. <a href="https://t.co/yzlP9EzSI2">pic.twitter.com/yzlP9EzSI2</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1919121602874122726?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 4, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Slide As Traders Turn Cautious Before Fed Meeting: Analyst Foresees BTC 'Correction' To $86,000

Leading cryptocurrencies rallied Thursday as investors turned to Bitcoin amid a weak financial climate.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>+2.72%</td>
<td>$96,815.33</td>
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<td>+2.76%</td>
<td>$1,844.13</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+4.88%</td>
<td>$0.1812</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin reached an intraday high of $97,437.96 in the early trading hours, then fell to roughly $96,500 in the afternoon before making a fresh move past $97,000 overnight.
Ethereum peaked at $1,872.94 for the day before pulling back to $1,835. Both assets saw an appreciable spike in trading volumes.
Bitcoin's market dominance rose to a yearly high of 63.8%, implying that investors were more confident in the "King Coin" relative to other cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin&#8217;s uptick comes a day after the U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter, with investors possibly <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45100047/recession-odds-spike-wall-street-tumbles-as-q1-gdp-surprisingly-contracts-be-patient-trump-responds">considering it as a safe haven</a> in times of economic turmoil.
The upsurge resulted in $209 million in cryptocurrency liquidations, with $154 million in bearish shorts erased.
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest exploded 8.21% to $66.93 billion in the last 24 hours, marking a jump in leverage and potential market volatility. Interestingly, despite the surge, the majority of Binance traders with open BTC positions were short as of this writing.
The market returned to "Greed" sentiment, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Walrus (WAL)</td>
<td>+16.07%</td>
<td>$0.6488</td>
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<td>Sonic (S)</td>
<td>+16.02%</td>
<td>$0.5731</td>
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<td>+10.21%</td>
<td>$0.6169</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization rose 2.02% to $3.01 trillion in the last 24 hours.
Stocks began May on a high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 83.60 points, or 0.21%, to end at 40,752.96. The S&amp;P 500 lifted 0.63% to finish at 5,604.14. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite spiked 1.52%, ending at 17,710.74.
The rally was catalyzed by strong first-quarter financials reported by tech biggies Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) and Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>). The two ‘Mag 7' companies <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45117886/microsoft-q3-earnings-highlights-revenue-beat-eps-beat-cloud-revenue-up-20">reported</a> revenue and earnings that exceeded expectations, gaining 7.63% and 4.23%, respectively.
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Analyst Notes: Seasoned trader Peter Brandt said Bitcoin was on target to reach the bull cycle top between $125,000 and $150,000 by August or September if it can "regain the broken parabolic slope." From then on, Brandt projected a 50% pullback.
Typically, parabolic slope patterns are characterized by a steep, rapid, and exponential rise in price, followed by a sharp decline.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/scottmelker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@scottmelker</a> If Bitcoin can regain the broken parabolic slope then <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is on target to reach the bull market cycle top in the $125k to $150K level by Aug/Sep 2025, then a 50%+ correction <a href="https://t.co/WUUzxl0ckn">pic.twitter.com/WUUzxl0ckn</a>
&mdash; Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) <a href="https://twitter.com/PeterLBrandt/status/1917927972625121316?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency trader and analyst CryptoBullet stated Ethereum's mid-term correction is over, and the asset was primed for a "good" mid-term bounce.
"So in the next few months, I&#8217;m expecting a good rally: ETH &amp; its ecosystem will bounce. My first target is $2500," the trader predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> Monthly chart &#x7C; Macro Perspective I believe this mid-term correction is over. We took out the Aug-Oct 2023 lows, printed a giant reversal candle and held the mid line of the Channel The bottom is in and we&#39;re gonna have a good mid-term bounce &#x1f4c8; This can be a Dead Cat… <a href="https://t.co/4vCK9DvjFq">https://t.co/4vCK9DvjFq</a> <a href="https://t.co/PddpRkujp1">pic.twitter.com/PddpRkujp1</a>
&mdash; CryptoBullet (@CryptoBullet1) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoBullet1/status/1917946030773178711?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Spike Alongside Stocks: Trader Peter Brandt Says BTC On Target To Reach Bull Market Top Of $125,000-$150,000

Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) reported a marked decline in its cryptocurrency revenue in the first quarter as compressed prices hampered trading activity.
What happened: The commission-free trading platform released its quarterly <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43676276/robinhood-q4-earnings-highlights-record-revenue-eps-beat-analyst-estimates-crypto-revenue-up-700">financials </a>after Wednesday&#8217;s market close and disclosed a cryptocurrency notional trading volume of $252 million, up 100% year-over-year but <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43682382/robinhood-ceo-vlad-tenev-reveals-what-hes-most-excited-about-as-crypto-revenue-skyrockets-8x-stock-surges-15-after-hours">down 30%</a> from the previous record quarter.
The cryptocurrency revenue was over 43% of Robinhood's total transaction-based revenue for the quarter.
The firm also revealed a cryptocurrency notional trading of $46 billion, up 28% from the same quarter last year but down 35% from the fourth quarter of 2024.
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The company&#8217;s cryptocurrency arm, Robinhood Crypto, allows users to trade in popular coins such as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>), and others.
Why It Matters: The fall in volume and revenue followed a marked contraction in the cryptocurrency market in the first quarter, with total capitalization falling by more than 18%. Notably, Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged 11.82% and 45.41%, respectively, during the period.
During the earnings call, Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev said it was normal for trading volumes to fluctuate, but he was pleased that the company&#8217;s market share was intact.
Tenev also talked about diversifying the business away from cryptocurrency. "We're diversifying the business outside of the crypto business, which will make us less reliant on crypto transaction volumes," the CEO said.
Price Action: Shares of Robinhood rose 1.45% in after-hours trading after closing 0.53% lower at $49.11 during Wednesday&#8217;s trading session, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the stock has gained 31.80%.
The stock exhibited a very high momentum score as of this writing. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> can help you see how other crypto-focused companies stack up on this metric.
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Leading cryptocurrencies were muted on Wednesday even as negative GDP growth stoked recession concerns.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-0.26%</td>
<td>$94,289.48</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.62%</td>
<td>$1,796.30</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-1.73%</td>
<td>$0.1728</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin tumbled below $92,000 in the early trading hours on first-quarter GDP contraction but eventually recovered to the mid-$94,000s by evening.
Ethereum followed a similar pattern, reversing early losses with the evening push.
Bitcoin was set to end April with gains of over 14%, a marked reversal from the 14% decline in the same period last year. Ethereum, on the other hand, dipped 1.22% in April.
About $343 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with long liquidations accounting for over $211 million
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest fell 0.69% in the last 24 hours, although April saw a healthy 18% jump in money invested in its derivatives. Meanwhile, more than 50% of Binance traders with open BTC positions were bearish on the asset.
The market sentiment flipped from "Greed" to "Neutral," according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL)</td>
<td>+13.19%</td>
<td>$1.55</td>
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<td>Curve DAO Token (CRV)</td>
<td>+10.80%</td>
<td>$0.7273</td>
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<td>Fartcoin (FARTCOIN)</td>
<td>+8.72%</td>
<td>$1.23</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.95 trillion, following a modest drop of 0.27% in the last 24 hours.
Major stock averages ended in the green on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 141.74 points, or 0.35%, to end at 40,669.36. The S&amp;P 500 added 0.15% to close at 5,569.06. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite was the outlier, closing 0.09% lower at 17,446.34.
Wall Street saw volatility on Wednesday after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45100047/recession-odds-spike-wall-street-tumbles-as-q1-gdp-surprisingly-contracts-be-patient-trump-responds">first-quarter GDP</a> contracted by 0.3%, fueling fears of a recession. Moreover, private employers added 62,000 jobs in April, the lowest since July 2024 and well below predictions of 108,000
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Analyst Notes: Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant highlighted the new all-time high in Bitcoin's realized capitalization, at over $880 billion.
"Historically, large accumulations of realized capitalization have been mostly followed by considerable price increases in Bitcoin," CryptoQuant stated. It added that the price could see an "explosion" if the accumulations continue.
Realized capitalization measures the total acquisition cost of all coins in circulation, as opposed to the market capitalization, which uses the current price.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">New All-Time Highs in Bitcoin&#39;s Realized Capitalization "Historically, large accumulations of Realized Capitalization have been mostly followed by considerable price increases in Bitcoin." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/oro_crypto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@oro_crypto</a> <a href="https://t.co/h1sVVasdwU">pic.twitter.com/h1sVVasdwU</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1917498394354110678?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez identified $95,870 as a significant level for Bitcoin, with a breach potentially sparking a run to new all-time highs.
"If Bitcoin breaks and holds above $95,870, the next key target, based on the MVRV Pricing Bands, is $114,230," Martinez projected.
MVRV, a shorthand for Market Value to Realized Value, is a ratio used to assess the value of a cryptocurrency by comparing its current market value to its realized value.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">If <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> breaks and holds above $95,870, the next key target, based on the MVRV Pricing Bands, is $114,230. <a href="https://t.co/iKPJvVaUtA">pic.twitter.com/iKPJvVaUtA</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1917640846624563245?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Muted, Dogecoin Dips After Q1 GDP Contraction: Analyst Foresees BTC's Rally To $114,000 If It Breaks This Ceiling

Trump Media and Technology Group&nbsp;Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>)&nbsp;said Tuesday it was contemplating&nbsp;the launch of a utility token for users accessing its Truth Social ecosystem.
What Happened: In a shareholder letter, TMTG outlined its key products and near-term roadmap, focusing on the Truth Social and Truth+ video streaming platforms.
The company stated it was working on a token within a Truth Digital wallet that could be used to pay for a Truth+ subscription initially and then used to access other products and services in the ecosystem.
TMTG didn&#8217;t immediately return Benzinga&#8217;s request for comment on additional details about the proposed token.
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Why It Matters: TMTG, co-founded and&nbsp;<a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44268596/trumps-net-worth-plummets-by-nearly-300m-as-djt-stock-drops-to-its-lowest-since-october" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">majority-owned by</a> President Donald Trump, has deepened its involvement in the cryptocurrency world lately, most notably through a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44467984/trump-media-surges-9-in-after-hours-trading-after-announcing-partnership-with-crypto-com-to-launch-made-in-america-focused-etfs-cro-also-rallies">high-profile partnership</a> with cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com to introduce&nbsp;a series of exchange-traded funds, including ones tracking cryptocurrencies.
Entities linked to Trump and his family have increasingly focused on a crypto-centric business portfolio, with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44560290/trump-family-to-dive-into-bitcoin-mining-after-defi-meme-coin-projects">strategic bet </a>on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) mining, following their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/04/45077156/trump-affiliated-world-liberty-financial-defies-ethics-concerns-raises-550-million">foray </a>into decentralized finance with World Liberty Financial and the Official Trump (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">TRUMP</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45058044/trump-memecoin-dips-after-early-spike-amid-questions-over-private-dinner-event">meme coin</a>.
Price Action: Trump Media stock fell 0.12% in overnight trading after closing 3.29% lower at $24.98 on Tuesday, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;Year-to-date, the stock has plunged 26.74%
As of this writing, the DJT stock exhibited a low value score—&nbsp;a metric that evaluates an asset's relative worth by comparing its market price to fundamental measures. In case you&#8217;re looking to pack your portfolio with high-momentum equities, check out&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-value-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga&#8217;s proprietary Edge Rankings score</a> for reference.
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