Market Highlights & Price Movements

Bitcoin rockets to $118,000, buoyed by bullish policy shifts and rising futures open interest.

Altcoins outperform Bitcoin for 31 consecutive days, signaling a major shift in investor sentiment.

Ethereum's surge continues: it has surpassed Mastercard in market capitalization—now around $519.48 billion—and is edging closer to the $4,400 resistance level.

Ethereum eyes a potential rally toward $5,600, having recently climbed past $4,200.

Chainlink (LINK) sees a whale-fueled surge—about $150 million in tokens bought by large investors in the past two weeks.

Market rotation in play: Bitcoin consolidation between $114,000–$120,000 has prompted a turn toward altcoins like XRP, ETH, and MAGACOIN.

Institutional, Regulatory & Strategic Developments

The U.S. formalizes its first Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, enabling crypto inclusion in retirement accounts and signaling a broader shift in federal financial strategy.

Binance teams up with BBVA to enhance off-exchange crypto custody solutions, boosting security and institutional trust.

XRP gains favor with institutions, as a settlement with the SEC brings clarity and boosts its legitimacy in the regulatory landscape.