Bitcoin Price Near Bottom as Institutional Demand Surges, as Retail Demand Weakens

The post Bitcoin Price Near Bottom as Institutional Demand Surges, as Retail Demand Weakens appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News  Bitcoin is trading near $76,000 after recent selling pressure, while big investors continue to show interest. This shows a growing gap between weak retail confidence and strong long-term buying by major players.  Crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe says Bitcoin is now at an important stage, with mixed signals showing a big move could come soon.  Institutional Crypto Interest Grows Despite Market Uncertainty  According to recent market observations, large financial firms are steadily increasing their exposure to crypto. Coinpedia news reported Morgan Stanley launched a spot Bitcoin ETF earlier this month, raising $100 million within its first week.  Soon after, Goldman Sachs filed for its own Bitcoin investment product. At the same time, Deutsche Borse invested $200 million into Kraken, while Intercontinental Exchange made a similar move by backing OKX.  These show that large institutions are focusing on building long-term infrastructure rather than reacting to short-term price swings.  Retail Activity at Lowest Level Since January 2025  Retail Bitcoin activity has fallen to its lowest level since January 2025.  Crpytoquant analyst darfost highlighted the chart showing transactions under $10K, which usually represent small investors. Demand has now dropped to -10%,

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KuCoin Web3 Expands Wallet Capabilities with Ondo Integration for Tokenized Stocks

KuCoin Web3 has integrated Ondo Global Markets into its self-custodial wallet, extending asset access beyond native perpetual trading to include tokenized real-world assets. The update allows users to access more than 260 blockchain-based assets linked to traditional financial instruments, including tokenized U.S. equities and ETFs, directly within the wallet.  The move reflects a broader shift toward incorporating real-world assets into onchain ecosystems. By combining crypto-native assets, perpetuals, and tokenized securities in a single interface, KuCoin Web3 Wallet consolidates access to multiple asset classes while maintaining a self-custodial model. This approach reduces reliance on intermediaries while keeping user control over funds.  Through the integration, users can browse and interact with tokenized versions of companies such as Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Microsoft, and Amazon, alongside ETFs tied to gold, silver, and the Nasdaq. Both crypto assets and tokenized traditional assets can be managed from a single interface, removing the need for separate brokerage platforms. The feature is currently supported on Ethereum and BNB Chain, with trading availability generally aligned with U.S. market hours on a 24/5 basis.  Gas Meng, Lead of KuCoin Web3 Wallet Operation, said,  “This integration reflects our broader view of what a wallet should become: not only a tool for custody and connectivity, but

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Cardano Price Prediction: ADA Market Shows Neutral Bias as Flows and Leverage Cool

Cardano trades sideways as momentum fades and conviction stays weakKey resistance near $0.251 caps upside while support at $0.244 holds firmFalling open interest signals market reset, but demand remains limited  Cardano is showing signs of life, but conviction remains absent as price compresses within a tight range. On the 4-hour chart, ADA trades sideways after a recent decline, reflecting hesitation among both buyers and sellers.  This phase signals a market searching for direction rather than committing to one. Moreover, the lack of strong momentum suggests traders are waiting for confirmation before deploying capital.  Range Structure Keeps Traders Cautious  Price action reveals a transition from lower highs into a more balanced range structure. This shift indicates that selling pressure has eased, but demand has not strengthened enough.  Additionally, clustered moving averages reinforce the neutral outlook, as they flatten and lose directional bias. Momentum indicators also support this view, showing no clear dominance from bulls or bears.  The current range highlights clear boundaries that traders continue to respect. Immediate support sits around $0.244 to $0.246, where buyers repeatedly step in.  Cardano Price Dynamics (Source: Trading View)  Below that, the $0.235 to $0.238 zone forms a stronger base. A breakdown there could accelerate downside pressure.  On the upside, resistance between $0.248 and

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MegaETH MEGA Token Launch and Market Expansion

Ethereum scaling project MegaETH reached its first performance target, launched the MEGA token on Thursday, and concluded the seven-day countdown. The team announced on the X platform with “MEGA — Now Trading” that tokens were distributed to users by 7 a.m. The launch was triggered by the network proving sufficient real on-chain activity. According to the announcement last Wednesday, 10 “Mega Mafia” applications went live, surpassing the first KPI threshold and starting the final countdown.  MegaETH MEGA Token Launch and Distribution Details  The MEGA token structure has become one of the elements making the launch noteworthy. The network, limited to a fixed 10 billion token supply, unusually tied 53.3% of the total supply to performance-based KPIs; instead of standard time-based vesting, it indexed future staking rewards to this. The first target required ten live applications tied to the native stablecoin USDM, co-developed with ENA detailed analysis, to form a functional core loop with real user interactions. After the token generation event, trading started rapidly in a coordinated manner on major platforms. Binance, KuCoin, Bitget, and other exchanges launched spot trading at the same time.  USDM Circulation and KPI Progress  MegaETH is positioned as a high-performance execution layer for real-time consumer-focused on-chain applications. As of

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MegaETH MEGA Token Launch and Market Expansion

Ethereum scaling project MegaETH reached its first performance target, launched the MEGA token on Thursday, and concluded the seven-day countdown. The team announced on the X platform with “MEGA — Now Trading” that tokens were distributed to users by 7 a.m. The launch was triggered by the network proving sufficient real on-chain activity. According to the announcement last Wednesday, 10 “Mega Mafia” applications went live, surpassing the first KPI threshold and starting the final countdown.  MegaETH MEGA Token Launch and Distribution Details  The MEGA token structure has become one of the elements making the launch noteworthy. The network, limited to a fixed 10 billion token supply, unusually tied 53.3% of the total supply to performance-based KPIs; instead of standard time-based vesting, it indexed future staking rewards to this. The first target required ten live applications tied to the native stablecoin USDM, co-developed with ENA detailed analysis, to form a functional core loop with real user interactions. After the token generation event, trading started rapidly in a coordinated manner on major platforms. Binance, KuCoin, Bitget, and other exchanges launched spot trading at the same time.  USDM Circulation and KPI Progress  MegaETH is positioned as a high-performance execution layer for real-time consumer-focused on-chain applications. As of

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Even a Modest $250 Allocation Into Ozak AI Could Grow Beyond $82,000 Under Median 2027 Price Projections

As artificial intelligence grows, Ozak AI is gaining traction as a project linked with the technological revolution. Now this, Ozak AI, presale token, is making headlines with the market projections, where investing $250 in Ozak AI now could yield more than $82,000 by 2027, based on median price predictions. Its increased visibility among forward-looking investors illustrates a growing interest in AI-driven platforms that combine innovation and future growth potential in a changing crypto market.  Presale Momentum and 2027 Price Outlook  Ozak AI‘s presale is gaining traction, with more investor engagement validating the project’s early popularity. Currently, it is at Phase 7, valued at $0.014, which is 1300% higher than its Phase 1 price.  Over a billion tokens have been sold, with a daily presale increase of $6 million. This quick rise demonstrates growing trust in Ozak AIs potential before its launch. After Phase 7, the listing is estimated to be $1. When it reaches this level, current investors may realize more than 7000% returns.  With that estimation, new market projections say that if it achieves $1, it could grow to $4.5 – $5 in 2027, so investing just $250 now at $0.014 would get about $17,857 tokens. In 2027, these tokens could become worth

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WhiteBIT Coin Nears All-Time High After Daily Channel Breakout 

WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) cleared the $58.70 daily channel resistance on April 30, jumping more than 5.8% as buyers reclaimed control. The breakout opens a direct path toward the all-time high at $64.40.  The token trades at $57.10 according to CoinGecko, with daily RSI rising and MACD turning bullish. Lower-timeframe charts show extended momentum that may require a brief cooldown before WBT can attack record territory.  Daily WhiteBIT Chart Breaks Out Toward Record High  On the daily chart, WBT spent most of 2026 inside a horizontal parallel channel between $46 and $58.70. The midline near $53 aligns with the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement and has acted as both a floor and a ceiling during repeated tests, as marked by blue circles on the chart.  The April 30 candle pushed the price up 5.83%, breaking decisively above the channel top and opening room toward the record high at $64.40. A confirmed close above $58.70 would turn previous resistance into support.  Volume that had contracted through April started to expand on the breakout candle, while RSI bounced from its own ascending trendline and now reads 62 with room to climb. MACD has flipped green again after a brief bearish cross.  WBT daily chart / Source: Tradingview  Fundamentals back the technical picture.

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Fed: Dots and easing path steady – ABN AMRO

ABN AMROs US Senior Economist Rogier Quaedvlieg reviews the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision, noting that the Federal Reserve (Fed) kept rates unchanged and maintained an easing bias in its statement. He highlights deep divisions within the committee, but concludes that the Fed is likely to hold the federal funds rate steady through 2026, before gradual cuts take it toward a 2.75-3.00% neutral range.  Fed holds rates and keeps easing bias  “The Fed left rates unchanged as expected. The major headline was that four FOMC members dissented, a number not seen since the early 1990s.”  “The statement remained unchanged, but it seems that the three dissenters were looking for more explicit two-sided description of the future interest rate decisions. Powell also confirmed there were non-voters that preferred the language change. Still, the majority decided to keep the language intact, meaning the easing bias is still present in the statement.”  “The Feds resolve to keep rates at their current level seems to have only strengthened. The centre of the committee is moving towards a more neutral place, but they are firmly in wait-and-see mode.”  “We see no reason to adjust our Fed call on the basis of this meeting, and still see the Fed

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Coinbase targets stablecoin investors with tokenized credit strategy

Coinbase Asset Management launched CUSHY, a digital credit strategy aimed at qualified investors and institutions seeking exposure to credit opportunities emerging from the growth of stablecoins and onchain finance.  The strategy gives investors the option to access tokenized shares with transparency and around the clock onchain utility through FundOS, Superstates fund tokenization platform. CUSHY will support Base, Solana, and Ethereum, with Coinbase Prime providing prime services and Northern Trust handling fund administration.  CUSHY is designed as a diversified opportunistic credit strategy built around three areas: public credit, private and opportunistic credit, and what Coinbase Asset Management calls structural alpha. The strategy targets yield premiums created as more capital moves onchain, combining traditional credit exposure with tokenization, protocol incentives, rewards, and onchain market structure.  The launch comes as stablecoins continue to move deeper into mainstream financial infrastructure. Stablecoin transaction volume reached $33 trillion in 2025, up 72% from the prior year. USDC accounted for $18.3 trillion of that volume, while USDT accounted for $13.3 trillion.  Superstates FundOS gives asset managers a turnkey way to bring private funds, mutual funds, and ETFs onchain through transfer agent and tokenization infrastructure. The platform allows managers to choose the fund, blockchains, supported DeFi protocols, and whether to enable stablecoin

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ECB sees two rate hikes if Brent stays above $100 – Reuters

Sources speaking with Reuters revealed that the European Central Bank (ECB) policymakers are likely to hike rates “at least” twice this year, beginning in June if theres no resolution to the Iran conflict.  The ECB kept rates unchanged at its April meeting, while signaling that discussions are underway to tighten policy to contain surging energy prices.  Sources speaking anonymously said, “They expected a first rate increase in June if the situation continued as it was, with traffic disrupted and spot Brent prices above $100 a barrel.”  During her press conference, Lagarde said there were lengthy discussions about a rate hike, but a source familiar with the matter said policymakers are eyeing a move in June, not April.  Another source revealed that rate increases are contingent on the outcome of the US-Iran conflict, and a possible de-escalation could trigger a fall in oil prices, which could improve the Eurozones economic outlook.  ECB FAQs  The European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt, Germany, is the reserve bank for the Eurozone. The ECB sets interest rates and manages monetary policy for the region.  The ECB primary mandate is to maintain price stability, which means keeping inflation at around 2%. Its primary tool for achieving this is by raising or lowering interest

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