Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD accelerates reversal, bears aim for $4,500 area

XAU/USD maintains a bearish near-term bias from mid-April highs, with technical indicators on the 4-hour chart endorsing the negative view. A softer Relative Strength Index (RSI) near 36 and a Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) reading, slipping into negative territory, hint that downside momentum is still dominating rebounds.　　Bears are aiming for the support area between the April 29 low, at $4,510, and the late March lows right below $4,500. Further down, the March 26 low at the $4,350 area, and the March 23 low near $4,100 emerge as the next likely target.　　Upside attempts, on the other hand, are likely to be tested at Fridays high of $4,660, ahead of the mentioned mid-April highs, below $4,900.　　Gold FAQs　　Gold has played a key role in human‘s history as it has been widely used as a store of value and medium of exchange. Currently, apart from its shine and usage for jewelry, the precious metal is widely seen as a safe-haven asset, meaning that it is considered a good investment during turbulent times. Gold is also widely seen as a hedge against inflation and against depreciating currencies as it doesn’t rely on any specific issuer or government.　　Gold has an inverse correlation with the US

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Ripple CTO Emeritus on ETH Decision: Even 1% Chance Would Have Changed Everything

In a recent discussion on X, Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz reflected on his early Ethereum exit. An X user had retold Schwartz‘s story of selling his ETH holdings for $1.05 each and that the Ripple CTO Emeritus wouldn’t have sold if he thought there was a 1% chance of ETH hitting $2,368.　　Schwartz famously sold a total of 40,000 ETH when the second largest cryptocurrency was trading at just $1.05. The Ripple CTO Emeritus initially bought the 40,000 ETH tokens at $0.311 and sold because he thought the token had reached its top. The proceeds were used to purchase a set of solar panels that he installed at his home in Oakland, California. Shortly after this, the ETH price started rising.　　In response to the X user, Schwartz responded that a 1% chance of his knowing the ETH price would rise might have made a difference and he would not have sold it for $1.05. To him, the odds of ETH reaching $2,368 werent just there.　　Crypto Regulation 2026: What Is Happening in Russia？　　Bitcoin Might Never Trade Below $60K Again　　If I had thought there was a 1% chance of it hitting $2,368, I would not have sold it for $1.05. Im still

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Bitcoin Price Hits $80K as Donald Trump’s Project Freedom Begins

Bitcoin price briefly moved above $80,000 on May 4, 2026, as traders reacted to renewed geopolitical developments around the Strait of Hormuz and continued institutional activity in the crypto market.　　Bitcoin was trading near $79,830 at 12:30 EAT, up about 1.74% over the past 24 hours. The asset reached an intraday high of about $80,596 after moving above the $80,000 psychological level, before easing slightly. Its 24-hour low stood near $78,073, with market capitalization around $1.6 trillion and daily trading volume near $34 billion.　　Trump said the process would begin Monday morning, Middle East time, and described the operation as a humanitarian effort. He also said U.S. representatives were holding positive discussions with Iran, while warning that interference with the ship movement would be dealt with forcefully.　　Bitcoin Reclaims $79,000 as Traders Watch $80K　　Bitcoins move above $79,000 placed the asset back near a key short-term breakout zone. Analysts have been watching the $80,000 level as a major resistance area after repeated attempts to clear it.　　The current market structure shows Bitcoin recovering from a sharp selloff earlier in the year. Price action formed a base around the $65,000 to $70,000 region before moving into a pattern of higher lows and higher highs through April

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Bitcoin drops to $79,000, ETH, SOL, DOGE sharply lower on renewed U.S.-Iran war tensions

Bitcoin dropped to $79,074 in late Asian hours Monday, reversing nearly $1,500 from a $80,594 intraday high that had marked the highest print since January 31.　　The pullback came as Irans Fars news agency claimed two missiles hit a U.S. patrol boat near Jask Island after the vessel allegedly ignored Iranian warnings to leave its territorial waters. Brent crude jumped more than 5% to trade above $113 a barrel before paring the gain.　　The U.S. denied the report shortly after and said no American ship had been struck. Oil and equity futures pared their initial moves on the denial, but bitcoin held its decline as traders priced in the fragility of the ceasefire that has held since early April.　　Other majors followed bitcoin lower from intraday highs but stayed positive on the day.　　Ether traded at $2,341, up 1.2% over 24 hours after touching $2,368 earlier. Solana sat at $84.08, up just 0.2% on the day after starting Monday at $85.14. XRP slipped to $1.40 and BNB to $623. Dogecoin held its gains better than most, up 2.3% on the day to $0.1102 with the weekly print still at 12.1%.　　Iran responded by announcing it had “redefined the control zone” in Hormuz, extending its claimed

05-04Industry

ECB: June leaning shapes Euro outlook – BNY

BNY‘s Bob Savage highlights that the European Central Bank (ECB) is now clearly leaning toward a June rate move, contrasting with the Bank of England’s (BoE) preference to wait for fuller confirmation. He sees this directional guidance as a break from the prior “policy in a good place” stance. Divergent paths for Norges Bank and Riksbank versus ECB expectations are likely to drive NOK–SEK and Euro-area rate pricing into year-end.　　June move bias and Nordic spillovers　　“Our take: The ECB and BOE decisions for April have largely set the tone for the rest of the continent. The ECB is clearly leaning toward a June move at this point, with President Christine Lagarde stating at the post-decision press conference that while the economy was not seen as facing second-round effects, she knew ”where the ECB is headed on interest rates.“”　　“The fact that there is even a direction in place moves squarely against the notion of the ”policy in a good place“ designation before the conflict. This also stands in contrast to BOE Governor Andrew Baileys notion that unchanged rates were ”a reasonable place“ for the BOE.”　　“Transposing such views onto Norges Bank and the Riksbank, which decide in the coming days, we believe a

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OFAC Said Seized Wallets Were Iranian; Analysis Finds Other State Actors More Likely

Multiple wallet addresses recently sanctioned by the US Treasury ‌Department for their ties to Iran may not be linked to the Islamic Republic, but to other state actors instead, analysis published Sunday suggests.　　That analysis, by blockchain intelligence firm Nominis, said that while the recent seizing of wallets holding more than $340 million by Treasury‘s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) was a significant crypto enforcement event, some of those wallets’ characteristics lack a similarity to previously seized wallets linked Tehran.　　“While the use of cryptocurrency by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is well established, this case presents structural and behavioral characteristics that diverge meaningfully from previously observed patterns,” said Nominis CEO Snir Levi.　　He said that IRGC-linked wallets have shown some consistency in their operations, including that the funds are distributed across multiple wallets, individual wallet balances are kept relatively low — typically a few million US dollars, holdings arent retained for extended periods and activity is structured to minimize exposure to seizure or freezing mechanisms.　　“The behavioral divergence observed in this case raises a critical question: To what extent does the frozen $340 million reflect direct IRGC control, versus infrastructure that overlaps with broader, potentially foreign, financial networks,” Levi said.　　He said

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Zcash rally heats up, can ZEC reach $500 before pullback?

Zcash (ZEC) traded at around $410 at press time, with 24-hour trading volume at $843.81 million. ZEC rose 4.89% in the past day and gained 14.43% over the past week, according to crypto.news data.ZEC cleared key $398 resistance after strong weekly gains, pushing traders toward mid-$400 targets now.Zcash flipped Solana in Hyperliquid perpetual volume, showing fresh speculative demand around the privacy coin.Joao Wedson warned ZEC may lack on-chain support, raising doubts over the rallys near-term durability.　　Meanwhile, the privacy-focused token has climbed nearly 16.8% in the same weekly window, placing it among the stronger performers in the top 100 cryptocurrencies. ZEC also outpaced Bitcoin and Ethereum during the period.　　Recently, Zcash flipped Solana in 24-hour perpetual volume on Hyperliquid. The move stood out because Solana is usually one of the more active assets in derivatives markets.　　The shift shows that traders have increased short-term activity around ZEC. It also suggests that speculative capital has moved toward a privacy-focused asset that has often seen quieter trading periods.　　Analysts watch $398 and higher targets　　Crypto analyst Ardi said ZEC had moved toward the $405 target shared earlier. The analyst added that a continuation move may follow if ZEC pushes past the recent wick sweep pivot. Moreover, Altcoin

05-04Industry

Tokenization Megatrend: Grayscale Names ETH, SOL, LINK in $30B Market

Tokenization Could Drive Fees, , and Developers　　As tokenized assets expand, usage may rise through issuance, trading, and transfers. This activity can drive demand for blockspace and transaction fees on platforms. Networks with higher activity may attract more , developers, and capital over time. The market is also split by architecture. Institution-centric networks prioritize privacy and permissioning, which may support early adoption by financial institutions. Open networks provide transparency and broader access, enabling wider participation and application development. Hybrid approaches combine elements of both, allowing customization while maintaining connections to larger ecosystems.　　The analysis frames tokenization as a multi-phase process rather than a single-chain outcome. Grayscale Research said:　　“In our view, value will accrue to the underlying blockchain tokens — including ETH, SOL, and CC — with institution-centric networks potentially capturing early activity and open networks driving longer-term upside potential.”　　“Regardless of how this transformation unfolds, LINK appears well positioned to offer consistent, chain-agnostic exposure across adoption phases,” the report added.　　Institution-focused platforms may lead early adoption, while open networks could expand their role as privacy solutions develop. Chainlink is positioned to operate across different systems through its middleware services. Overall, the outlook points to several blockchain networks benefiting as tokenization continues to develop across

05-04Ethereum

Ethereum faces selling pressure as 72,000% surge in unstaking emerges

Bitcoin Ethereum News　　## Market Snapshot　　The market for Ethereum price predictions in May currently prices the likelihood of reaching $5,000 at 0% YES. For the price on May 3, the market remains at 99.9% YES for Ethereum being above $1,800. Both markets indicate heightened volatility.　　## Key Takeaways　　– The surge in ETH unstaking appears consistent with increased selling pressure on Ethereum, suggesting a challenging price environment. – Geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic factors may indicate further volatility and downward pressure on Ethereum prices. – Market pricing suggests that Ethereums chances of reaching $5,000 in May are extremely low amid current conditions.　　## Article Body　　Ethereum has seen a dramatic 72,000% increase in ETH waiting to be unstaked over the past two weeks. This development comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions, particularly the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, which has contributed to volatility in the broader crypto market. Macroeconomic factors, such as a 5% Treasury yield and a risk-off sentiment, are also exacerbating the situation. The Ethereum Foundations recent $48.9M unstaking move, although small relative to the total staked supply, has added to concerns about potential selling pressure during this period of uncertainty.　　## Market Interpretation　　The current market pricing is supportive of a NO outcome for Ethereum

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OpenSea Airdrop Farming Guide: Practical $SEA Strategy

What is OpenSea？　　OpenSea is the original large-scale NFT marketplace, launched in 2017 by Devin Finzer and Alex Atallah. It started as an open marketplace for NFTs, then expanded into a broader on-chain trading venue. OpenSea says it crossed $10 billion in cumulative volume in 2021, and later raised $300 million at a $13.3 billion valuation from Paradigm and Coatue.　　The newer pitch is OS2: NFTs, token swaps, cross-chain purchasing, and rewards in one interface. OpenSea said OS2 went public in May 2025 with token trading across 19 chains, plus Voyages, its quest-based rewards system. Devin Finzer summed up the pivot directly: “OS2 is the foundation for the next generation of OpenSea.”　　OpenSea daily USD volume chart on top, cumulative USD volume chart below, with counters showing $1,207,429 last 24H volume and $40,357,918,453 total historical volume.　　The Dune dashboard tracks OpenSea trading volume, though dynamic chart values can move after publication.　　Why we expect an OpenSea airdrop　　This is no longer a pure rumor farm. OpenSea announced $SEA in February 2025 and said the token would recognize “active and loyal users” as well as historical OpenSea users. That is the strongest signal in this campaign: past usage matters, but recent OS2 activity also appears relevant.　　The VC

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