Bitcoin extends a relief bounce to liquidate shorts as analysis praises its macro hedge status ahead of a presumed Fed interest-rate cut. Key points: Bitcoin returns to $112,000 as bulls stage a key resistance retest. BTC price action preserves the “bull market support channel” in a classic dip to support. Read more
Solana open interest hit a record high above $13 billion as the technical setup suggests the rally could continue for SOL price to reach $1,000. Key takeaways: Bullish technicals suggest that SOL price can reach $1,000 if the resistance between $210-$250 is broken. Solana’s open interest has rallied to a record high of $13 billion, signaling high speculative interest. Read more
PayPal now supports crypto payments with 100+ coins and PYUSD. Here’s how it works for users and merchants in 2025. Pay with Crypto is PayPal’s blockchain-based settlement feature for US merchants. It allows payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), USDC (USDC), Tether’s USDt (USDT), XRP (XRP), BNB (BNB) and others. Consumers can pay in crypto, while merchants receive either US dollars or PayPal USD (PYUSD), PayPal’s dollar-pegged stablecoin. The automatic crypto-to-fiat conversion on PayPal ensures no exposure to price volatility, thereby offering a familiar settlement process akin to a traditional payout. Read more