Crypto Weekly Recap (Last Week)
🔶 Market Overview
• Bitcoin (BTC) tested ~$74.7K (near ATH zone)
• Ethereum (ETH) held ~$2.2K but underperformed vs BTC
• BTC dominance increased → capital shifting away from altcoins
📉 Altcoins & Tokens
• LayerZero (ZRO) dropped ~18% (post-airdrop selling pressure)
• RAVE & SIREN pumped despite manipulation concerns
• XRP launched on Solana as a bridged/wrapped token
🏦 Institutions & Adoption
• Strong ETF inflows (BlackRock, Fidelity) supported BTC rally
• Kraken acquired Bitnomial & moved toward IPO plans
• Strategy updated dividend structure amid $1.1B trading spike
⚖️ Regulation & Legal
• US crypto bill nearing completion (per JPMorgan)
• Circle sued over $280M exploit (USDC concerns)
• Tether froze funds → centralization debate continues
🔓 Security Issues
• Hyperbridge exploit losses increased (~$2.5M)
• Zonda exchange CEO reported $336M BTC loss
🤖 AI + Tech Influence
• Nvidia-backed Cerebras preparing IPO filing
• TSMC profits surged 58% due to AI demand
🌍 Macro Environment
• S&P 500 hit record highs (risk-on sentiment)
• Silver shortage (46.3M oz) tightened supply
• CFTC probed $950M oil trade before Iran ceasefire
🧠 Key Takeaways
• BTC strength = institutional demand (ETFs)
• ETH & alts lagging → selective market
• Regulation getting closer
• Security & stablecoin risks still high
📌 Conclusion:
Market bullish hai — lekin sirf strong assets ke liye.
“Easy altcoin season” abhi nahi aayi.