### **Bitcoin Hits New Highs, Altcoins Eye Opportunity**

1. **Bitcoin’s Rally Continues**

- BTC briefly touched **~$111K**, with slight pullbacks due to profit-taking.

- Institutional demand and regulatory clarity (e.g., spot ETFs) are driving sustained interest.

2. **Altcoin Watch: XRP & Solana in Focus**

- **XRP**:

- **Regulatory win**: SEC dropped appeals against Ripple, improving clarity.

- **Technical breakout**: Golden cross vs. BTC (weekly chart) suggests a potential trend reversal.

- **Price targets**: $3–$8 medium-term if bullish momentum holds.

- **Solana (SOL)**:

- **ETF speculation**: Rumors of a Solana ETF (following ETH ETF approvals) could push SOL to **$220–$300**.

- Strong ecosystem activity (DeFi, NFTs) supports fundamentals.

- **Cardano (ADA)**: Potential breakout to **$1–$3** if altseason gains traction.

3. **Macro Risks Loom**

- Rising U.S. Treasury yields and a stronger dollar could spark volatility, especially for altcoins.

- Geopolitical tensions (e.g., trade tariffs) may dampen risk appetite.