Short Sellers Bet Big, But Lose Confidence Investors who bet against MicroStrategy, a software company led by Bitcoin enthusiast Michael Saylor, are facing losses as the company’s stock price has soared. These “short sellers” have sold $6.9 billion worth of MicroStrategy shares, hoping the price would drop so they could buy them back at a…
What Happened? Hulk Hogan’s HULK token soared to a market cap of $17 million, thanks to social media hype on his accounts. Suddenly, those posts vanished, and so did the token’s value, plummeting to $11,000. Hogan claims he never authorized the promotional posts, leaving investors wondering if it was a rogue social media manager or…
Ethereum is gearing up for its biggest upgrade yet, known as Pectra. Researcher Christine Kim calls it “possibly the largest in Ethereum’s history.” Key Changes Pectra includes several Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) that will impact the network’s functionality and security: Cryptographic Enhancements: EIP-2537 adds support for stronger cryptographic proofs, improving security and interoperability. Stateless Execution:…
Floki’s Rise Floki, a rival to Dogecoin, has seen a significant surge in value after investment firm DWF Labs announced a major purchase of the memecoin. DWF Labs’ Support DWF Labs, with over 85,000 followers on social media, expressed its excitement in supporting Floki’s advancements. The firm committed to purchasing $12 million worth of FLOKI…
A fake SpaceX livestream has emerged, attracting over 100,000 viewers. The livestream featured real video with an AI-generated Elon Musk voiceover that pitched crypto donations. Phony YouTube Channel The fake livestream was broadcast on a YouTube channel called @SpaceXFromElon, which has nearly 3 million subscribers but lacks a verification checkmark. The real SpaceX channel, @SpaceX,…
Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe predicts a significant surge in altcoins beginning in late June. He anticipates a surge in momentum that will continue until September or October. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Polkadot Show Promise Van de Poppe highlights three cryptocurrencies that are showing strength: Bitcoin (BTC): If BTC holds above $70,000, it could reach…
Analyst Willy Woo warns that a cascade of liquidations could occur when Bitcoin (BTC) reaches $72,000. He estimates that $1.5 billion worth of short positions are vulnerable to liquidation up to $75,000. Bitcoin Macro Oscillator (BMO) Woo also analyzes the BMO, which measures market sentiment. He notes that the BMO has recently moved down one…
Lack of Demand for Ethereum ETFs Analysts predict that the recently approved Ethereum ETFs in the US may not generate as much demand as their Bitcoin counterparts. Major institutions like BlackRock and Fidelity are waiting for final SEC approvals to launch these funds. Reasons for Lower Demand Bitcoin’s “digital gold” narrative is more appealing than…
New Scam Targeting Twitter Users A new scam has emerged on Twitter, targeting users with fake messages claiming their accounts are being investigated for copyright violations. These messages include a link to a malicious form that steals login and personal information. Ripple CTO’s Warning Ripple CTO David Schwartz has urged users to ignore these messages,…
Bitcoin’s Dominance Bitcoin maximalist Max Keiser predicts a grim future for Ethereum, claiming it will plummet in value compared to Bitcoin. He believes Ethereum lacks Bitcoin’s key advantages: Commodity Status: Bitcoin is recognized as a commodity in many countries, while Ethereum is often classified as a security. Decentralization: Keiser argues that Ethereum is not as…
