Author: John Smith
Stocks wavered on Friday as markets reacted to the latest flare-up in trade tensions between the United States and China. While a key U.S. inflation gauge cooled in April, President Donald Trump’s claims that China had violated the two nations’ trade agreement spooked investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 120 points, and the benchmark S&P 500 shed 0.6%. The tariffs debacle, which saw fresh drama on Thursday as a federal court paused the block on Trump’s tariffs, also stalled the Nasdaq Composite, it opened 0.4% down after closing green on Thursday amid gains for global chip giant…
XRP price is down 2% on the day and nearly 9% over the past seven days, extending its losing streak. The altcoin’s decline has been influenced by legal uncertainty in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s lawsuit against Ripple and the $50 million settlement figure. Bitcoin’s ongoing consolidation may also be contributing to indecisiveness among traders. XRP price forecast XRP is currently consolidating under the $2.36 level, which previously acted as key support. Technical indicators on the daily chart, specifically the RSI and MACD, support a bearish outlook for the XRPLedger’s native token. XRP is currently 7.33% above its key support…
On May 29, 2025, research on stablecoins conducted by Artemis, Castle Island Ventures, and Dragonfly was released. The data in the study was provided by 20 stablecoin payment-focused companies, along with estimates from 11 firms in adjacent sectors. The report highlights the growing real-world utility of stablecoins. Stablecoins were one of the most discussed topics at the May Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas, even drawing jokes about how frequently they were mentioned. The significance of the topic cannot be overstated, as stablecoins play a critical role in promoting financial independence globally. They are also at the center of the current…
In this article, we will try to figure out which rebalancing strategy to choose for our crypto portfolio and how rebalancing can affect our crypto portfolio. Cryptocurrency investment decisions Firstly, one of the biggest gifts that an investor can afford is a strategy that can eliminate emotions from investment decisions. Such a strategy is to rebalance the crypto portfolio. Secondly, it is worth noting that for rebalancing, the distance or horizon of investment and the degree of risk tolerance are important. Cryptocurrency investment horizon By investment horizon I mean a period, it can be 1 year, 3 years or more.…
There are two ways of making money while trading crypto. One is to buy coins or tokens and hold them (or hodl in crypto lingo) while expecting their value to appreciate vis a vis fiat money. It could be the USD, Euro, GBP, or any other currency out there. The second method is to trade various crypto assets actively. The idea is to buy a basket of tokens or coins and, based on their price difference between them, exchange them one for the other. In a crude example, you could see the price BTC/ETH and if ETH is in relative…
The Strategy stock price has moved into a technical correction after falling 14% from its highest point this month. MSTR dropped to $370, well below this month’s high of $430, as Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies declined. It has fallen to its lowest level since April 30 and has underperformed Bitcoin, which is down just 5% from its highest point this year. Strategy stock typically tracks Bitcoin’s performance, as the company is the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency globally. It acquired over 4,000 coins last week, bringing total holdings to 580,250 BTC, currently worth over $61 billion. Strategy has…
Metal trading, encompassing precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, as well as base metals like copper, zinc, and aluminium, offers traders opportunities to diversify their portfolios, hedge against inflation, or speculate on price movements. Choosing the right platform is crucial for accessing these markets efficiently and cost-effectively. This article examines eight top platforms for initiating metal trading, including Fusion Markets, a low-cost broker recognised for its competitive pricing and accessibility. It provides guidance on how to select the best platform for your needs. Fusion Markets Fusion Markets, an Australia-based broker founded in 2017, is a standout platform…
MEXC crypto exchange revealed that detected trading fraud on the platform rose 200% last year, with India and Indonesia leading. Crypto security is becoming increasingly sophisticated, but so is crypto crime. On Friday, May 30, crypto exchange MEXC reported that detected fraud on its platform rose 200% year over year. The platform identified 80,057 fraud attempts in Q1 2025, double the number from the same quarter a year earlier. The identified cases include wash trading, market manipulation, and bot trading strategies. These were carried out by over 3,000 separate fraud syndicates, each coordinating to gain an unfair advantage in the…
Livepeer token formed a God candle on Friday, May 30, reaching its highest point since January 23 as other cryptocurrencies retreated. Livepeer (LPT) price surged to a high of $12.22, up 265% from its lowest point this month. The move occurred in a high-volume environment, with 24-hour trading volume climbing to over $1.4 billion. Livepeer, which offers decentralized video infrastructure, spiked after it was listed on dYdX and Upbit. dYdX is one of the top platforms in decentralized finance, while Upbit is the largest exchange in South Korea. It is common for tokens to rally sharply after being listed on…
Bitcoin is stalling at a major support zone with strong technical confluence. A rare Butterfly Harmonic Pattern is taking shape, potentially targeting $113,000 if the current level holds and symmetry completes. Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced a corrective phase over the past few weeks following a strong bullish trend earlier in the quarter. This pullback has now brought price action into a critical high time frame support zone near $104,600, a level that has proven significant on multiple technical fronts. While some may view the consolidation as indecision, it may actually be setting the stage for a highly structured continuation move.…