Analysts say Ethereum’s breakout versus Bitcoin could trigger a 250x altcoin market rally, signaling the start of a 2025 altseason. Key takeaways: Ethereum is forming bullish cup-and-handle and bull flag patterns against Bitcoin, signaling a potential 30–55% upside. Analysts say an ETH/BTC breakout could trigger a major altseason, similar to those in 2017 and 2021. Read more
Crypto executives and investors are turning to kidnap and ransom insurance as violent attacks targeting crypto wealth continue to rise. A wave of violent attacks on cryptocurrency holders is pushing insurers to develop new protections aimed at a growing physical threat: kidnapping for crypto. At least three firms specializing in crypto insurance and security are now preparing tailored kidnap and ransom (K&R) policies for digital asset investors, according to a recent report from NBC News. Rebecca Rubenfeld, chief operating officer of AnchorWatch, said fear of violence was a dominant topic at this week’s Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas. “They’re tense,” Rubenfeld said. Her firm expects to launch K&R coverage by fall. Read more
This month, Bitcoin hit $111,000, crypto laws in the United States blazed ahead yet again, and Coinbase joined the S&P 500. May saw bullish momentum in crypto markets as Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high above $111,000 and Coinbase joined the S&P 500. Markets could breathe a sigh of relief when, on May 12, US President Donald Trump reached a trade deal with China, putting a 90-day hold on tariffs that had markets in a tailspin. The news saw BTC price hit $105,000, a three-month high, before tipping down to $102,000. On the policy front, five US states enacted new Bitcoin laws. Texas established the long-awaited state Bitcoin reserve. In Alabama, an effort to exempt crypto from certain forms of taxation was indefinitely postponed. Read more
Bitcoin needs to protect old all-time highs from December 2024 during the upcoming weekly candle close, analysis says amid warnings of a "deeper pullback." Key points: Bitcoin is trading back below its recent all-time highs, grilling support at levels it first encountered in late 2024. A “deeper pullback” may result before bulls find the momentum to return to price discovery. Read more
IMF questions Pakistan’s plan to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining amid energy shortages and budget talks. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concerns over Pakistan’s decision to allocate 2,000 megawatts of electricity for Bitcoin mining and artificial intelligence data centers amid ongoing negotiations tied to the country’s extended financial program. The initiative, announced last week, is designed to attract autonomous miners, blockchain companies, and AI firms to Pakistan. However, the IMF has raised red flags about the move, requesting urgent clarification from the Finance Ministry regarding the legality of crypto mining and the power allocations, particularly as the nation struggles with chronic energy shortages and fiscal pressures, according to a report by local news outlets Samaa. Read more