News Today
1. Trump Meme Coin Faces Major Unlock Event
The popular meme token $TRUMP is under selling pressure as 40 million tokens—valued around $320M—are set to unlock starting April 17. Analysts warn of a potential sharp correction, with price forecasts dropping from $8 to nearly $3 by the end of May. Investors are urged to watch closely for high volatility.
2. Kraken Enters Traditional Finance
In a landmark move, Kraken has launched commission-free stock and ETF trading, bridging traditional finance with crypto. Over 11,000 U.S.-listed securities are now available—signaling deeper integration between DeFi and legacy markets.
3. U.S. Forms Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Former President Donald Trump has authorized the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, utilizing forfeited BTC holdings to strengthen the U.S. foothold in digital assets. This positions the country among the first to formally integrate Bitcoin into national reserves.
Current Market Snapshot:
BTC: $83,851
ETH: $1,597.34
DOGE: $0.1554
