Author: Benjamin Lee
As Bitcoin pursues $100K on enhanced optimism, crypto enthusiasts explore narratives that could fuel the upcoming broad-based rallies. Let’s check why investors will watch NEAR and the viral PepeX in the coming sessions. NEAR, “the Bitcoin of AI tokens,” eyes a potential breakout as a bullish structure aligns with optimistic chatter. Meanwhile, PepeX’s advanced tokenization Launchpad grabs investor attention. It has nearly $2 million in the ongoing presale. NEAR hints at imminent breakouts Near Protocol’s native coin exhibits a bullish price structure, suggesting potential upswings. The token has secured solid grounds after months of subtle accumulations and consolidations. Meanwhile, the…
A widely followed crypto analyst thinks that two altcoins have strong fundamental narratives while flashing bullish price action. Pseudonymous trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 245,400 followers on the social media platform X that the native assets of Curve DAO (CRV) and Hyperliquid (HYPE) are among the few “solid” altcoins in crypto. Curve Finance is a stablecoin-focused ecosystem, specializing in the efficient and low-slippage trading of dollar-pegged crypto assets. Meanwhile, Hyperliquid is a layer-1 protocol serving a decentralized exchange (DEX). Says Altcoin Sherpa, “But if you’re an investor that relies on these types of fundamentals, there are a few good ones…
The number of crypto projects that launched over the past four years has skyrocketed by over 1,500%, according to new data from the leading market aggregator CoinGecko. In a new report, CoinGecko says only 428,383 crypto projects were launched in 2021 and listed on the decentralized exchange (DEX) tracker GeckoTerminal. But by 2025, that number has surged to nearly 7 million. CoinGecko says much of the explosive growth is linked to Pump.fun, a Solana (SOL)-based cryptocurrency launchpad that enables users to deploy memecoins without extensive technical knowledge and significant capital. Data from crypto analytics firm Dune shows that the platform…
The world’s largest crypto exchange platform by volume is adding support for a new liquidity infrastructure project, causing its native asset to skyrocket. In a new announcement, Binance says that on May 2nd, it rolled out support for the decentralized omnichain protocol StakeStone (STO). “Binance is excited to announce the 17th project on the HODLer Airdrops page – StakeStone, a decentralized omnichain liquidity infrastructure protocol designed to transform how liquidity is acquired, distributed, and utilized across blockchain ecosystems.” The HODLer Airdrops program, which launched in June 2024, rewards those holding Binance’s native asset BNB with crypto based on previous snapshots…
A widely followed analyst and trader is leaning bullish on a decentralized finance (DeFi) project built in the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem. The analyst, pseudonymously known as Credible Crypto, tells his 467,000 subscribers on the social media platform X that it is “only logical” for the native token of the DeFi altcoin Curve DAO (CRV) to hit a new all-time high against Bitcoin (BTC) before the end of the cycle. According to the pseudonymous analyst and trader, CRV could surge by around 1,840% from the current level to reach a price of 0.00015 BTC. CRV is trading at 0.00000773 BTC ($0.739)…
A closely followed analyst believes that one top-30 altcoin may put up massive gains in the near term. Pseudonymous analyst Altcoin Sherpa tells his 245,300 followers on the social media platform X that the utility token of the decentralized open financial system Hyperliquid (HYPE) may increase 150% from its current value as it prints a bullish pattern on the daily chart. “Bought a small HYPE perp position [April 30th]; not sure how long I’ll hold for. Still one of the best utility coins and projects out there and it’s slowly grinding higher. Wouldn’t be surprised to see this go to…
The company behind the largest stablecoin by market cap raked in substantial gains in the first quarter of 2025. In a statement issued following the publication of its Q1 2025 attestation, Tether says it generated over $1 billion in operating profit from traditional investments between January and March this year. The stablecoin issuer credits the impressive returns to the solid performance in its U.S. Treasury portfolio. Tether says gold also nearly offset the volatility in the crypto markets. The company’s Q1 2025 financial report shows that it has $98.5 billion in U.S. Treasury bills, around $6.3 billion in money market…
Prominent analytics firm Santiment says the altcoin market may continue to rally as long as two main factors persist. In a new strategy session, Santiment says altcoins will likely continue to trend higher if Bitcoin (BTC) does not return to the $80,000 range and if possible, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for alts continue to generate excitement. “As we kick off May trading, stay alert to quickly evolving narratives – particularly if Bitcoin holds its position, and profits continue redistributing to various projects based on the latest news breaks. The altcoin rally may have legs if ETF hype continues, and if Bitcoin…
The Solana (SOL) competitor Sui briefly ticked up in price on Thursday after news broke that the crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider 21Shares filed for a spot SUI ETF in the US. SUI was trading around $3.56 prior to the announcement and jumped to a high of $3.75 a few hours later, an increase of more than 5%. The 13th-ranked crypto asset by market cap has since retraced and is trading at $3.57 at time of writing. Duncan Moir, president of 21Shares, says the Sui ETF filing, which is subject to approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),…
Stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) is reportedly looking to return to the US with a new dollar-pegged digital asset. According to a new report by CNBC, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer is looking to launch a new crypto asset pegged to the US dollar by the end of the year as its chief executive continues to influence national crypto policies. News of the new stablecoins was confirmed by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino in an interview with CNBC. According to Ardoino, Tether – which is headquartered in El Salvador – is attempting to rebrand itself as being cooperative with law enforcement, as…