Bitcoin Reaches New All-Time High
Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark, setting a new historical record. This growth is mainly driven by institutional investors and massive purchases through spot ETF funds, which, according to analysts, confirms the market’s maturity and long-term interest from major players.
Increased transaction volumes are visible both on the blockchain and exchanges, with long-term investors strengthening their positions.
Ethereum: New Upgrade and Price Growth
Ethereum has risen by 4.5% and is trading around $1,900. The network has undergone a significant Pectra upgrade (EIP-7702, EIP-7251, EIP-7691), which improves scalability, reduces fees, and enables new application features.
Institutional Investments and Trends
Investments in Bitcoin ETF funds increased by $142 million, while Ethereum ETFs saw capital outflows.
Japanese company Metaplanet purchased an additional 555 BTC, bringing its portfolio to over 5,555 bitcoins worth more than $536 million.
Other News
Stripe launched a service for managing stablecoin accounts (e.g., USDC, USDB) in over 100 countries, supporting the growth of stablecoins in economies with high inflation.
Changpeng Zhao (CZ) of Binance has requested a pardon from President Trump in connection with money laundering charges.
Core Scientific, a US mining company, reported a net profit of $580 million for Q1 2025, but revenues disappointed analysts due to the halving and a shift towards AI computing power.