Bitlayer Partners with Sui for the Implementation of BitVM Bridge This collaboration reshapes the role of Bitcoin in DeFi, expanding financial opportunities and enhancing its utility beyond just a store of value.
Bitcoin outperformed several technology stocks in the United States (US). This helped push Bitcoin to a record high of around US$109,000 when Trump was inaugurated on January 20.
Although it briefly fell to US$76,000 following the announcement of US tariffs, this largest digital currency surged about 12% since last week and approached the price level of US$95,000 for the first time since early March.
This surge is higher than the Nasdaq100 index, which rose 5% as investors consider the impact of Trump's trade war.
One of the factors for the increase in this digital asset is due to Trump's promise of crypto industry glory in his campaign. In fact, the president also signed an executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve last March.
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#AbuDhabiStablecoin The crypto industry is shocked by the latest maneuver by three financial giants from the United Arab Emirates. This is related to the potential emergence of a new stablecoin supported by globally scaled traditional financial institutions.
#ArizonaBTCReserve Arizona has taken a major step in the cryptocurrency world by passing two bills that allow investment of up to 10% of public funds into Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets.
This move makes Arizona the first state in the United States to formally have a strategic reserve of Bitcoin. Both bills are now awaiting Governor Katie Hobbs’ signature to be made official.
#XRPETF ProShares will launch three futures-based ETFs that track the price of XRP on April 30, according to a filing with the SEC reviewed by Cryptopolitan.
The three products are called Ultra XRP ETF, Short XRP ETF, and Ultra Short XRP ETF. Each offers different exposure to the price movements of XRP, with Ultra XRP ETF providing 2x leverage, Short XRP ETF betting against the price of XRP, and Ultra Short XRP ETF offering -2x leverage.
These ETFs were first proposed in January and finally received the green light after the SEC rejected objections during the review period.
**Justin Sun Predicts Ethereum Will Reach US$5,000 Ahead of Its 10th Anniversary**
Sun proposed that the Ethereum Foundation refrain from selling Ethereum for three years and use lending platforms like AAVE to finance operations without increasing the supply of Ethereum.
Sun also emphasized the importance of focusing on core Layer 1 development, enhancing the capacity and security of the network so that the Ethereum ecosystem becomes stronger and more valuable.
**Justin Sun Predicts Ethereum Will Reach US$5,000 Ahead of Its 10th Anniversary**
Tron founder Justin Sun predicts that the price of Ethereum (ETH) will reach US$5,000 within a few months, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the network in July 2025. This prediction is noteworthy as the current price of Ethereum is below US$2,000.
On the other hand, the Ethereum Foundation will hold a global event to celebrate the anniversary, with funding support of up to US$500 per event for local communities to strengthen the ecosystem.
Sun proposed that the Ethereum Foundation refrain from selling Ethereum for three years and use lending platforms like AAVE to finance operations without increasing the supply of Ethereum.
Sun also emphasized the importance of focusing on core Layer 1 development, enhancing the capacity and security of the network to make the Ethereum ecosystem stronger and more valuable.
The rise in Bitcoin prices has pulled the performance of several altcoins and meme coins into the green zone. This includes Ethereum ETHUSD which appreciated 13% to a level of US$1,784, then Solana SOLUSD which rose 20% to a level of US$151 and DOGE which grew 18.77%. $BTC $ETH $SOL
In today's trading, the price of the crypto champion has performed excellently. According to CoinGecko, Bitcoin BTCUSD has successfully achieved growth of over 5% and is hovering around US$93,000 in the last 24 hours. However, analysts caution that the ongoing rally is still risky. #BTCvsMarkets
Invitation to the Gala Dinner with Donald Trump Triggers TRUMP Token to Soar 70%
This news immediately triggered a surge in the price of the TRUMP token by over 70%, from US$9 skyrocketing to a daily high of US$15.5. As of the writing of this article, TRUMP has corrected to around US$12, according to CoinMarketCap data.
A surprising surge occurred in the meme cryptocurrency themed around Donald Trump ($TRUMP) or MAGA (Make America Great Again), with its price skyrocketing.
The price of the MAGA coin on April 24, 2025, surged 58.23% to US$14.7 following the announcement that 220 of the largest token holders would be invited to a private dinner with United States President Donald Trump at Trump National Golf Club in Washington DC, on May 22. Additionally, the top 25 holders will also receive access to an exclusive pre-dinner reception and a VIP White House tour. #DinnerWithTrump
Worst Ethereum Performance in 2025 Among Top 5 Crypto Assets
Ethereum is currently the major crypto asset with the worst performance in 2025, with prices down nearly 51% throughout this year. Its performance is significantly worse than Bitcoin (-5%), Solana (-25.5%), BNB (-13.5%), and even XRP, which is up 1%.
This poor performance has raised increasing concerns about Ethereum's future, especially as alternative chains like Solana and Base continue to gain momentum.
Solana now leads the sector in key on-chain metrics such as DEX volume, application revenue, and user activity, while Base is quickly attracting developer interest.
As these competitors rise, Ethereum's dominance faces increasing challenges. Both in terms of narrative and usage, with some analysts even suggesting that XRP's market capitalization could soon surpass Ethereum.
BTC Price Rises, But Derivatives Traders Bet on Decline
On the derivatives side, open interest in BTC futures has also increased, reflecting a rise in trading activity and speculative positions as the coin attempts to stabilize above US$90,000.
BTC was trading at US$93,548 at the time of publication, marking a price surge of 6% over the last day. During the same period, its futures open interest also rose by 16%. At this time, its value reached US$67.19 billion, the highest level since January 24.