Crypto markets dropped sharply as a liquidation‑driven sell‑off, spearheaded by Bitcoin and Ethereum, forced the unwind of leveraged long positions across major exchanges.
The company reports that attackers breached a number of its founders’ social‑media profiles with the intention of driving down the token’s market value.
ProCap Financial launched an aggressive share repurchase in Dec 2024, buying back about 2% of outstanding shares. In March 2025 the company spent $359,000 to acquire 148,241 BRR shares, aiming to close an 85% price gap. The program is presented as a long‑term value tool rather than a short‑term fix. ProCap tracks its market net asset value (mNAV), the ratio of market cap to the Bitcoin treasury worth. A ratio below one signals a discount; the buybacks reduce share count, raising per‑share claim on 5,007 BTC. Management targets an mNAV of one by aligning equity price with underlying asset value. Founder Anthony Pompliano, through Pomp Investments, backs the plan with a $1 million personal stock purchase. His involvement signals confidence in the corporate Bitcoin‑treasury model. He also promotes Bitcoin as a balance‑sheet asset, reinforcing the company’s strategic narrative. If buybacks sustain demand, the stock could gain a technical floor and attract value‑oriented investors. Success depends on ample fiat reserves and stable or rising Bitcoin prices. Failure to manage liquidity or a prolonged BTC downturn could undermine the strategy and the broader Bitcoin‑holding corporate model.
Anthropic reports that several Chinese artificial‑intelligence companies are replicating its Claude model, a pattern that has sparked mockery online and prompted closer examination of how these firms train their AI systems.
ATOM has extended its decline, registering a weekly loss of 4.86%. The key support around $1.9722 is currently being challenged. While the MACD shows a bullish cue that could spark a rebound, the broader BTC downtrend remains the overriding factor.
Spot Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds have posted outflows for four consecutive months, with holdings decreasing by 85,000 BTC since October 2025. Could the weakening institutional demand be a death knell for Bitcoin’s price?
Bitdeer has liquidated all of its corporate Bitcoin, bringing its holdings to zero after an eight‑week sell‑down that began in late December. The miner sold more than 1,100 BTC in January while only mining 668 BTC, abandoning its previous treasury‑hold strategy. It financed the move with convertible notes and equity to fund data‑center expansion, AI projects, high‑performance computing and debt reduction. Bitcoin broke below the lower edge of its ascending triangle, turning the short‑term structure from compression to weakness. The price slipped toward $65,000, erasing the clean breakout and exposing the next test level near $64,000, with $60,000 as a deeper downside target. A recovery requires retaking the broken trendline and pushing above $71,000 to restore bullish momentum. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) is a Solana‑powered Layer‑2 presale aiming to make Bitcoin faster and cheaper while preserving its security. The sale has already raised over $31 million, pricing $HYPER at $0.0136751 and offering staking rewards up to 37 percent. Whether Bitcoin rallies or consolidates, the project captures on‑chain activity and can be accessed through the official website by connecting a wallet.
KIMI AI predicts XRP will hit $8 by end‑2026, about six times its current $1.40 price. Fast settlement, low fees and expanding use in stablecoins and tokenized assets drive the outlook. Rising RSI near 39, price below the 30‑day MA and possible ETF approval or CLARITY bill clarity add upside. For meme coin PEPE, KIMI forecasts a 2,300% rise to $0.000098, well above its Dec‑2024 ATH. Strong community, cultural meme appeal and occasional Elon Musk hints keep demand high. Its $1.7 bn market cap still allows substantial upside despite intense meme‑coin competition. KIMI expects Cardano (ADA) to surge from $0.27 to about $3.80 by 2026, a 1,300% gain. Peer‑reviewed research, high security and a $128 m TVL support the bullish case. Current lows and possible bear‑market dips to $0.15 pose risk, but long‑term sustainability remains strong.
Bitcoin’s price has failed to break higher, keeping the crypto market in a state of suspense. Media narratives now focus on potential capital rotation into alternative assets. Chart signals suggest smart money may target XRP, Solana, and Shiba Inu before the next bull run. XRP, with an $85 billion market cap, serves as Ripple’s fast, low‑fee settlement layer for cross‑border payments. Recent announcements position the XRP Ledger as a base for stablecoins and real‑world asset tokenization, earning endorsements from the UN and the White House. Institutional interest grew after spot XRP ETFs received regulatory approval, and a bullish chart flag hints at a move toward $5 by Q3. Solana remains the largest smart‑contract platform outside Ethereum, holding about $6.3 billion in TVL and a $46 billion market cap. The token is oversold, with RSI near 34 and a bearish head‑and‑shoulders pattern, suggesting undervaluation. A breakout above $200–$275 could retest its $293 ATH, while asset managers like BlackRock are building tokenized products on Solana. Shiba Inu, the second‑largest meme coin, trades near $0.0000061 with RSI at 41, indicating possible accumulation. Breaking resistance at $0.00001‑$0.00003 could propel it toward $0.00005, supported by the Shibarium Layer‑2 network that lowers fees and adds functionality. Meanwhile, Bitcoin Hyper offers a Solana‑speed Layer‑2 for Bitcoin, attracting $31.5 million in presale funds and interest from whales and exchanges.
Anthony Pompliano’s Bitcoin treasury firm has launched a share‑buyback program. The company is doing this while its shares trade far below the value of its underlying assets.
ONDO’s RSI has slipped to 38, signaling that the asset is nearing oversold levels. At the same time, the MACD histogram remains positive, suggesting continued bullish momentum. Despite this, the price is still trading beneath the EMA20, indicating a prevailing bearish trend. However, the emerging divergence offers the prospect of a potential reversal.
A hacker exploited a flaw in IoTeX’s ioTube cross‑chain bridge, minting 410 million CIOTX tokens without collateral. The illicit tokens were rapidly swapped for Bitcoin and Ethereum, draining about $4.4 million. Once detected, the bridge was paused to stop further loss. IoTeX posted a 10 % bounty of $440 k, demanding the return of the stolen assets within 48 hours. The offer aims to recover most funds while signaling proactive governance to the community. Critics warn such rewards may encourage future attackers seeking a “pay‑off” option. Cross‑chain bridges are a major attack surface, accounting for roughly 70 % of major crypto thefts in 2024. Their complexity and need to validate state across disparate blockchains create many logical vulnerabilities. Ongoing industry work focuses on standardizing security frameworks and adding time‑locked upgrades. The hack caused temporary volatility in the IOTX token but did not collapse its price. Regulators are scrutinizing bridges for AML and capital‑control challenges, especially when funds are moved to BTC and ETH. The outcome of IoTeX’s bounty may set a precedent for handling future DeFi breaches.
Pro‑ripple attorney John Deaton dismisses any attempt to rewrite the FTX collapse amid talk of a Sam Bankman‑Fried pardon. He rejects claims that FTX would have reached a $78 billion net asset value by 2025, calling such “what‑if” models speculative. Deaton stresses real court findings and creditor losses over hypothetical projections based on illiquid tokens. His focus is on accountability, not on XRP fundamentals, but his stance carries weight in the XRP community because of his SEC involvement. XRP broke out of a descending channel, marking the first structural shift after weeks of lower highs. The price stalled near $1.61 and retested the breakout zone, creating a decisive test point. If it falls back into the channel, a fakeout could push it toward $1.30, with $1.10 as a deeper risk. Holding above the channel could confirm the breakout, set up a retest at $1.61, and open a path toward $1.90 if the level clears. Maxi Doge ($MAXI) thrives on narrative velocity rather than utility, positioning itself as a leading meme coin for 2026. The $MAXI presale has raised about $4.6 million, and early participants can earn up to 68 % APY through staking rewards. Its community‑driven momentum spikes when market sentiment shifts from institutional plays to high‑asymmetry opportunities, offering rapid upside potential.
APT is trading near $0.81, a level identified as critical support. The RSI is in oversold territory, suggesting potential upward momentum, yet the prevailing downtrend continues to pose downside risk. A decisive move above $0.8240 would trigger a bullish target of $1.2035, whereas a breach below $0.79 could initiate a bearish scenario.
Institutional firms holding ETH have suffered severe write‑downs, with Bitmine reporting an unrealized loss of about 8.8 billion USD. Despite the steep decline, Bitmine issued a buy signal, suggesting a potential turnaround. Ethereum is trading around $1.862. The relative strength index stands at 30.51, indicating an oversold condition. Key support levels are identified between $1.747 and $1.826, while resistance zones remain to be defined.
Short-term pressure conflicts with sustained long-term growth.
U.S. markets dropped sharply on Monday as President Donald Trump announced a new 15% global tariff and concerns over accelerating AI disruption unsettled investors. The sell‑off dragged down both stock and cryptocurrency values, while gold and silver gained on heightened safe‑haven demand. Heightened AI‑related worries and trade tensions rattled Wall Street, which opened the week in decline, affecting the Dow Jones Industrial Average.
Citrini Research describes an AI‑driven outlook where the global economy is shifting toward a “ghost GDP,” indicating stagnant or invisible growth. Ethereum and Solana now dominate crypto payments, capturing the largest share of transaction volume. Bitcoin is accelerating toward the $1 million mark, fueled by growing institutional interest and market momentum. Ethereum’s price has fallen roughly 60%, reflecting significant downside pressure. Bitmine reported a loss of $8.8 billion, underscoring severe financial strain on mining operations. Technical analysis identifies strong support for Bitcoin near $1,747. Michael Saylor’s recent statements continue to shape market sentiment.
The Austrian Financial Market Authority has prohibited KuCoin EU from initiating any new business activities due to anti‑money‑laundering violations. The MiCA‑licensed exchange faced restrictions after several staff members departed the company. ALT is priced at $0.01, reflecting a 2.88% decline, and its RSI stands at 31.65, signalling an oversold market.
MUFG Bank projects a gradual weakening of the USD/CNY pair through 2025 as Sino‑US tariff policies adjust. The analysis blends historic data, policy shifts, and flow metrics to gauge currency pressure. Expected depreciation is modest, within established trading bands, amounting to 3‑5% over 12‑18 months. Reduced tariffs on Chinese exports typically boost yuan demand via trade‑balance improvements, stronger investment sentiment, and signals of deeper economic coordination. MUFG’s research finds a 10% tariff cut correlates with a 1.2‑1.8% yuan appreciation in subsequent quarters. This relationship has held statistically since 2018 across multiple negotiation cycles. The People’s Bank of China maintains a managed‑floating regime with “two‑way flexibility,” supporting yuan while allowing market forces. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve’s gradual rate normalization presses the dollar higher. Combined with selective Chinese capital‑control liberalisation, these dynamics create mixed but net‑positive pressure for a stronger yuan. Traders must navigate uneven liquidity, especially favoring Asian sessions for yuan execution. Corporate hedging activity and potential shocks—such as accelerated Fed tightening, Chinese property stress, or heightened geopolitical tension—could alter the projected path. Ongoing monitoring of tariff talks, policy moves, and capital flows remains essential for accurate positioning.
Near Protocol unveiled Near.com, an AI‑driven super app that combines decentralized services with privacy tech. The platform debuted on April 10, 2025, positioning itself as a single gateway for Web3 interactions. It aims to merge AI assistants, smart‑contract tools, and portfolio management into one interface. Near.com leverages NEAR’s sharded proof‑of‑stake chain for high throughput and low fees. AI functions operate via a hybrid on‑chain/off‑chain model, while zero‑knowledge proofs protect transaction data. The app unifies onboarding, using a single NEAR account for diverse services. At launch, the NEAR token slipped to $0.9786, a 2.83% decline, reflecting broader market volatility. Analysts caution that short‑term price moves may not mirror the project’s fundamentals. Long‑term impact will depend on user adoption and performance. By fusing AI and decentralization, Near.com targets the super‑app model popular in Asian markets, but with user‑owned data. Success could boost daily active users and transaction volume across the NEAR ecosystem. The initiative positions NEAR against other layer‑1 platforms developing similar integrated solutions.
WLD remains in a weekly downtrend, testing the $0.3672 support level. Bitcoin’s bearish momentum warrants caution, but a breakout above $0.3873 could create bullish confluence.
Traders remain uncertain whether the crypto market has reached a bottom. Concerns about liquidity and doubts over AI industry valuations add pressure. Meanwhile, strong Bitcoin mining activity could propel the price of Bitcoin back to $75,000.
