LATEST: 📊 Crypto investment products recorded $1.2 billion in inflows last week, bringing the four-week total to $3.9 billion, according to CoinShares.$BTC
Crypto markets saw a wild ride Monday, with bitcoin spiking to $79,480 before dropping to $77,800. Ether also saw a decline, losing 2.2%. Derivatives positioning shows a bearish picture, but analysts believe institutions are hedging their exposure, not betting against the market. #Crypto #Markets #Bitcoin #Ether $BTC
Bitcoin Stalls at $80,000, But Analysts See Temporary Pullback
Bitcoin is hovering just below $80,000, fueled by stablecoin liquidity, ETF demand, and a risk-on equity market. Despite a brief climb above $79,000, the cryptocurrency has lost 0.4% over the past 24 hours. Analysts believe the pullback is temporary, citing on-chain and ETF data showing fresh capital inflows and institutional demand.
A proposal like this sounds provocative, but it runs into a hard reality: Bitcoin doesn’t work that way.
Bitcoin ownership is defined by private keys, not activity. Coins don’t become “free” just because a wallet is inactive.
Satoshi Nakamoto’s ~1.1M BTC can’t be reassigned on the existing chain without consensus from the network, which is extremely unlikely.
What this proposal by Paul Sztorc actually implies: * It would require a hard fork (a new chain, not a change to Bitcoin itself) * The “1:1 airdrop” would only apply within that new chain * Most users, exchanges, and miners would likely ignore or reject it
This isn’t a change to Bitcoin—it’s a proposal for an alternative chain with different rules. The original network’s supply and ownership remain untouched unless overwhelming consensus says otherwise. $BTC
Donald Trump is reportedly convening a national security meeting focused on Iran, including discussions around reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing tensions.
➡️ The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global oil chokepoint ➡️ Any move toward reopening or de-escalation could impact energy markets and geopolitical risk
If confirmed, this signals a potential shift toward de-escalation, but outcomes will depend on broader diplomatic alignment and on-ground realities.
Ripple's CTO Emeritus David Schwartz is pushing back against claims that he misled the $XRP community. The controversy stems from a 2017 post where he stated that $XRP can't be "dirt cheap" due to its role in payments, not its investment potential. Schwartz emphasizes that his comment was about how payments work, not long-term price signals. He argues that the focus on $XRP 's price growth is misplaced, and its value lies in its ability to facilitate transactions efficiently. #XRP #Ripple #Crypto
Bitcoin price drops 2.5% after a sudden wave of selling hits derivatives market, moving back below $78,000. Analysts point to strong sell activity in futures markets and negative funding rates as causes. However, on-chain data suggests stronger holders did not sell heavily, and spot price recovered towards $79,000. #BTC #Crypto #MarketAnalysis #BitcoinPrice
Macro events and earnings reports are key to watch this week. The Bank of Japan, US Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of England will set interest rates. US data including GDP and PCE inflation will also be released. Tech giants' earnings could reinforce or challenge the current market trajectory. Markus Levin, Co-founder of XYO, sees bitcoin potentially pulling back to $72,000-$74,000 due to persistent inflation. #Crypto #Markets #Economy #InterestRates #Bitcoin
$XRP price is consolidating above $1.4350 after a decent increase. It's aiming for further gains above the $1.450 zone. A bullish trend line is forming with support at $1.4320. If it settles above $1.450, the price could move up to $1.4650 and beyond.
Breaking News: Volo, a liquid staking protocol on Sui blockchain, has revealed the fourth update on its recovery plan after a security breach. The team has identified the culprit and contained the impact, with a net loss of $200,000. Volo will compensate users in full and plans to release a full back-to-business plan. #SuiBlockchain #VoloProtocol #SecurityBreach #Crypto $SUI