The #MerlinTradingCompetition is now live on Binance Alpha, offering traders a chance to share in a $1 million reward pool by trading MERL tokens. 🧙♂️ What Is the Merlin Trading Competition? Binance has launched the Merlin Trading Competition to promote the trading of Merlin Chain’s native token, $MERL. Participants who trade MERL through Binance Wallet (Keyless) or Binance Alpha between May 20 and June 3, 2025 (09:00 UTC) will be ranked based on their total purchase volume. The top 10,000 traders will each receive 984 MERL tokens, totaling 9,840,000 MERL in rewards. 🏆 How to Participate • Update your Binance app to the latest version. • Create and back up your Binance Wallet (Keyless). • Trade MERL tokens via Binance Wallet (Keyless) or Binance Alpha during the promotion period. • Rank among the top 10,000 traders by cumulative MERL purchase volume to win. Note: Only purchase volumes are considered; sell volumes are excluded. There is no cap on trading volume, and bridging transactions are not eligible. 📈 MERL Token Performance As of May 23, 2025, the MERL token is trading at approximately $0.093, with an intraday high of $0.112. The ongoing trading competition has contributed to increased trading activity and interest in the token. 📅 Important Dates Competition Period: May 20 – June 3, 2025 (09:00 UTC) Reward Distribution: By June 17, 2025
| Ethereum Market Snapshot | Current Price: ~$2,555.36 24h Change: -4.44% 30-Day Performance: +47.45% Ethereum (ETH) remains a top contender in the crypto space, recently boosted by the Pectra upgrade—the biggest update since the Merge. Key improvements include: Faster transaction processing Reduced gas fees Increased validator cap (from 32 ETH to 2,048 ETH) These advancements have significantly improved Ethereum’s scalability and staking ecosystem, driving strong bullish momentum through May. Monthly Performance: $ETH : +45%
$BTC : +10.7% $SOL : +20.6%
Technical Outlook: ETH is approaching critical resistance at $2,800. A breakout could target $3,250+, while failure may bring consolidation near $2,500. With a market cap over $308B and growing DeFi and smart contract activity, ETH continues to lead as a core asset for both investors and developers. Stay tuned & watch the charts.
Here's your crypto market update for Saturday, May 24, 2025, along with a visual snapshot: 📊 Market Overview • Global Crypto Market Cap: $3.52 trillion, up 0.51% over the last day . • Bitcoin ($BTC ): Trading at $108,307, down 2.57% from the previous close. • Ethereum ($ETH ): At $2,558.29, experiencing a 4.58% decrease. • Binance Coin ($BNB ): Priced at $671.50, down 2.06%. • Cardano ( $ADA ): Currently at $0.7585, a 7.85% drop. • XRP: Trading at $2.35, down 4.08%. 🔥 Key Highlights
• Market Volatility: Bitcoin's price dropped sharply, leading to significant losses across the crypto market, including Ethereum, Solana, $XRP, and Dogecoin. • Investor Sentiment: The Fear & Greed Index stands at 66, indicating a "Greed" sentiment among investors. • Altcoin Movements: Cardano (ADA) and XRP have seen notable declines, reflecting broader market trends. 📈 Visual Snapshot