TRUMP’s 80% Surge: How an Exclusive Dinner Triggered a 200% Increase In On-Chain Transactions
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. An exclusive dinner event has been organized by President Trump for holders of the controversial memecoin TRUMP token, which has garnered a lot of attention. After being introduced earlier this year, TRUMP’s price soared, going from less than $10 to more than $70 in just one day. But then things changed in the market, and the token’s value dropped to $7 as the crypto market as a whole sold off. Yet, the president’s announcement revived interest in the token, which caused a sudden flip in this declining trend. Exclusive Dinner Plans Ignite TRUMP Token Activity Over the weekend, TRUMP saw an impressive 80% uptrend, reaching approximately $16. This resurgence was accompanied by a substantial increase in on-chain transactions, as reported by market analysis firm Kaiko. On April 23, the team behind the TRUMP memecoin revealed plans for an exclusive dinner catering to the top 220 holders. Notably, the top 25 holders would have the unique opportunity to meet President Trump himself. Related Reading The announcement triggered a flurry of activity, with nearly 10,000 wallets transferring TRUMP tokens on that day alone—a staggering 200% increase from the previous day. The trading volume surged to around $2.3 billion, marking it the busiest day of the month. Interestingly, most of this volume came from smaller holders, with wallets containing less than $100,000 worth of TRUMP tokens driving the activity. This shift was particularly evident as the share of wallets transferring smaller amounts of TRUMP surged from the usual 46% to 75% after the dinner announcement. Notably, transactions under $1,000 accounted for 47.2% of active wallets, indicating a significant influx of smaller investors. 37% Chance Bitcoin Will Hit $100,000 By Month-End The enthusiasm surrounding TRUMP was not limited to on-chain activity. The token recorded its highest daily trading volume on centralized exchanges (CEXs) since mid-February, eclipsing other major memecoins like Dogecoin (DOGE). In fact, the President’s official cryptocurrency accounted for nearly 50% of all memecoin trading volume on centralized exchanges last Wednesday. TRUMP’s trading volume spike on CEXs. Source: Kaiko Per the report, while the initial excitement has tapered off, there is potential for renewed activity as the deadline for eligibility to the dinner approaches. The rules stipulate that only the top 220 average holders between April 23 and May 12 will qualify, likely fueling increased trading and movement of funds among holders. Related Reading The recent surge of interest in memecoins like TRUMP occurs amid a broader bull run in the cryptocurrency market, characterized by Bitcoin’s resurgence. Bitcoin dominance has remained high, reminiscent of the first half of 2021 when the market began shifting toward smaller-cap assets, often referred to as “altcoin season.” However, the current market landscape suggests a different trajectory, with Bitcoin maintaining its stronghold. Options markets have indicated significant confidence in Bitcoin’s stability, particularly with a notable volume increase surrounding a $100,000 strike option set to expire on May 30. Current estimates suggest a 37% probability that Bitcoin will trade above $100,000 by the end of May, a promising outlook given its recent trading levels near $74,000. The daily chart shows TRUMP’s price uptrend. Source: TRUMPUSDT on TradingView.com As of now, the memecoin trades at $14.29, retracing 1.1% in the 24 hour time frame. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
TRUMP Memecoin Unlock Set To Release 40 Million Coins This Thursday
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. The crypto market is gearing up for an important event this Thursday: the unlocking of a large portion of the TRUMP memecoin launched by President Donald Trump just before his second inauguration earlier this year. The upcoming release will allow early investors and insiders to sell their holdings for the first time. Trump Memecoin’s Price Journey Initially launched on January 17, the memecoin debuted with 200 million tokens. This week, an additional 40 million coins tied to groups affiliated with the President will be released, bringing the total number of outstanding tokens to 1 billion within three years. The initial launch saw the token’s market value skyrocket to approximately $14 billion just two days after its release, only to face a dramatic decline, losing nearly 90% of its value, according to CoinGecko data. The trading volume for the token has been substantial, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and the future trajectory of its price as more tokens enter circulation. Related Reading Dylan Bane, an enterprise research analyst at Messari, noted, “Once tokens are unlocked, sometimes there are dumps. Teams are less likely to do that, but we just don’t know their intent. Obviously, they don’t want negative press.” According to the coin’s website, CIC Digital, an affiliate of The Trump Organization, alongside Fight Fight Fight, controls 80% of the tokens subject to the unlocking schedule. However, a representative from CIC Digital did not respond to inquiries from Bloomberg regarding their intentions for the upcoming unlock. Boosting Family’s Crypto Portfolio To Nearly $1 Billion While an immediate price drop is possible, recent trends indicate that the Trump memecoin’s value has actually increased by nearly 3% over the past week, in line with broader trends in the cryptocurrency market. Edward Chin, co-founder of Parataxis, remarked, “If they are working with proper market makers, the unlocks may be less important in the short-term. Over the longer term, the additional supply will weigh on price action, either pushing it lower or preventing it from rising significantly as new demand enters.” Related Reading In recent months, Trump and his family have made strides across various sectors of the cryptocurrency industry, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), a decentralized finance project, a proposed stablecoin, and a new Bitcoin mining company called American Bitcoin. The first lady, Melania Trump, has also launched her own memecoin, MELANIA, contributing to the family’s growing portfolio, which is now approaching $1 billion in paper gains. The 4-hour chart shows TRUMP’s price downtrend. Source: TRUMPUSDT on TradingView.com Currently trading at $7.83, the memecoin is down 30% on a monthly basis and over 15% in the past two weeks, despite its recent slight rebound in line with the broader market trend. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
Can Cardano Reclaim $1? Analyst Says ADA Price Must Hold This Crucial Level
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Cardano (ADA)’s price continues to move sideways, holding its range for the past 10 days, while online sentiment grows. Some analysts suggest that a retest of the local resistance could be near if the cryptocurrency holds its crucial support zone. Related Reading Cardano Holds Key Range Cardano has retraced 40% from its two-month high of $1.17, dropping to the $0.7 range over the past few weeks. ADA climbed 80% on March 2 after US President Donald Trump announced a “Crypto Strategic Reserve,” including the cryptocurrency, which sent the token to monthly highs. After its massive pump, the altcoin retraced to $0.9, holding this zone through the following days. However, the March 6 executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a “Digital Asset Stockpile” sent ADA below the crucial level. At the time, the White House’s Crypto Czar, David Sacks, clarified that the ADA and the other altcoins named were just used as a reference for the top cryptocurrencies in the market. Since then, Cardano has moved sideways, hovering between $0.68-$0.75. ADA dropped to $0.64 during the March 11 market crash before bouncing. Despite the ongoing price action, online sentiment has been positive towards ADA this week. On Tuesday, on-chain analytics firm Santiment pointed out that Cardano saw a highly positive sentiment on social media. The bullish sentiment was fueled by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) classification of ADA’s use case as “smart contracts for government services.” The news “pushed bullishness to its highest rate in over 4 months,” the firm noted. Moreover, large-scale investors have also shown positive sentiment toward Cardano, with Whales purchasing around 190 million ADA tokens in the past 48 hours. ADA Breakout Or Breakdown Next? ADA has been in a downtrend since December 2024, when it hit its 3-year high of $1.32. The February market retraces sent the cryptocurrency’s price below several crucial support zones, with the token hovering between the $0.60-$0.80 price range. Analyst Sjuul from AltCryptoGems noted ADA has “a weird-looking chart, mainly due to the announcement of the strategic reserve.” As a result, Cardano’s most crucial support level is at $0.66, as it could send it to monthly lows. According to the analyst, “That level should hold; otherwise, all this recent price action will result in a distribution phase.” Previously, Sjuul affirmed Cardano’s chart displayed a Power of 3 in the making, signaling that the cryptocurrency was entering the third phase. This pattern divides the price cycle into three phases: accumulation, manipulation, and distribution. In the last phase, a strong price breakout occurs, with momentum building in the direction opposite to the manipulation. Based on this, if ADA lost the $0.66 mark, the token could see a significant price correction. Meanwhile, a pseudonym trader pointed out that the altcoin shows “a bullish reversal after breaking out of a falling wedge pattern.” Per the post, Cardano could enter a strong uptrend if it maintains its momentum. Related Reading Nonetheless, ADA must “hold the current support levels and break above the local resistance for confirmation of further bullish continuation” to the $1.22 target. Analyst Ali Martinez noted that ADA trades within a right-angled descending wedge, with the upper trendline at $1.15. He suggested that a daily close above $1.15 would push ADA’s price to the $2 mark, not seen since 2021. Cardano trades at $0.70 in the one-week chart. Source: ADAUSDT on TradingView Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Crypto Sleuth Claims Mysterious $20M ‘Hyperliquid Whale’ Is Tied To Illicit Activity
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. Crypto detective ZachXBT alleged that the mysterious “Hyperliquid whale” that’s been making headlines across the crypto community is suspected to be a convicted criminal from the UK. The trader has made around $20 million in profit from leveraged trading, raising questions about their identity. Related Reading Mysterious Hyperliquid Whale Not A Crypto Insider On Thursday, ZachXBT shared an investigation revealing the “Hyperliquid Whale” as a British hacker previously charged with multiple crimes. The trader’s identity has been a hot topic among crypto investors over the past few weeks. According to the X thread, the trader was identified as William Parker, known as Alistair Packover, before he changed his name. Parker was arrested and sentenced in Finland in 2024 for stealing nearly $1 million from two online casinos in 2023. On-chain investigation unmasks the mysterious trader. Source: ZachXBT on X Since January 2025, the trader has made millions by opening several highly leveraged positions on Hyperliquid and GMX but gained attention this month for two specific trades. Right before US President Donald Trump’s “Strategic Crypto Reserve” announcement on March 2, the whale opened a large Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) long position on 50X leverage using address 0xe4d3. Following this trade, the crypto community speculated that the whale could be an insider, with some users alleging that the trader was linked to the Trump family due to their timing. Meanwhile, others suggested that the mysterious whale was tied to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus. The trader later opened a BTC short position on 40X leverage using address 0xf3F4, profiting $19 million from the two positions. After the whale closed its short position earlier this week, the crypto sleuth revealed that the trader was allegedly involved in illicit activity. “It’s funny watching CT speculate on the ‘Hyperliquid whale’ when in reality it’s just a cybercriminal gambling with stolen funds,” he initially responded to the speculation. Connecting The On-Chain Dots In the thread, ZachXBT shared four key counterparties of the 0xf3f address, including 0xe4d3, which he had identified. He also noted that the cluster was tied to Roobet, Binance, Gamdom, ChangeNOW, Shuffle, Alphapo, BC Game, and Metawin accounts. Additionally, the 0xf3f signed a message on-chain with an X account under the username @qwatio, which has seemingly been purchased recently. After the crypto detective’s initial claims, the X user denied the cybercrime allegations and claimed the $20 million profits from the GMX and HL trades were clean and traceable on the blockchain. However, the on-chain investigator alleges that “he would have to control the related wallets in this cluster for the $20M number to be accurate.” Notably, an address in the cluster, 0x7ab, was found to have received funds from a phishing scam and an exploited casino game on Solana. Related Reading Then, ZachXBT tracked down a recent payment from 0xe4d3 and obtained a UK phone number that seemingly connects the trader and the name William Parker. I tracked down a recent payment from 0xe4d3 to an unnamed person who confirmed they had been paid by the HL trader. They provided a UK phone number used to communicate with them. Public record reveals the name William Parker is likely tied to this number. The crypto sleuth concluded that Parker, who was also convicted three times in the early 2010s for crimes related to fraud, hacking, and gambling, has now “gambled 6 figs into $20M using high leverage on-chain” for the past two months, and will likely continue to do so. Bitcoin trades at $84,271 in the one-week chart. Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
SUI Ready For 15% Move Amid Key Level Retest – Breakout Or Breakdown Ahead?
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. SUI, the Sui Network’s native token, is retesting a key support level after surging near the $2.40 mark. As the cryptocurrency attempts to hold its current range, some analysts suggest that a breakout is imminent for the token’s price. Related Reading SUI Eyes Key Resistance On Monday, SUI saw its price surge 7% near a key resistance level, fueling bullish sentiment among investors. The cryptocurrency has been one of the leading tokens of the cycle, outperforming most of the market during the 2024 pullbacks. Nonetheless, the cryptocurrency has shredded over 57% of its gains in the past few months, falling from its $5.31 January all-time high (ATH) to the $2.20 range. After losing the $4 support zone, SUI has hovered between the $2.1-$3.5 zone, briefly falling below $2 last Tuesday. Since reaching its 4-month low, SUI has recovered 7.8% in the weekly timeframe, climbing to $2.37 today. According to analyst Ted Pillows, its recent price action has completed an inverse head and shoulder pattern, with the price potentially moving toward the $2.45 breakout level. A sustained surge above this level could send the token to retest the recently lost $2.6 support. To the analyst, “a big breakout is just a matter of time,” as institutions are taking interest in the token. Notably, Canary Capital filed a Form S-1 for an SUI spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 17, fueling yesterday’s 7% rally. This move follows Canary’s March 6 filing to register a trust for an SUI-based fund in Delaware. On the same day, Sui announced it had partnered with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the US President Donald Trump’s crypto venture, to include the token in its “Macro Strategy” token reserve. $2.26 Retest: Breakout Or Breakdown? Crypto analyst Ali Martinez suggested that the token is ready for a 15% move. In an X post, he highlighted a one-week ascending triangle pattern forming in SUI’s chart, with the ascending support line currently at the $2.26 mark and $2.40 set as a crucial resistance level. According to the analyst, the 15% move’s direction will be determined by a close above the resistance line, which would send the price to the $2.80 price range, or a close below the support level, which could see the cryptocurrency plunge to $1.90. Since hitting its daily high of $2.37, SUI has retraced to the pattern’s support level, briefly falling to $2.22 before bouncing back above the ascending line. Despite the small recovery, the token has struggled to hold above the crucial level, hovering between $2.23-$2.26 throughout Tuesday morning. Related Reading Meanwhile, market watcher Pushpendra Singh highlighted SUI’s current level as a “strong buying zone.” The $2-$2.3 price range served as a key breakout level during the November post-US election pump. Moreover, its recent retest and bounce from this level suggests a “breakout to the upside could be imminent.” According to the post, the cryptocurrency eyes the $7 target in the mid-term. As of this writing, SUI trades at $2.25, a 5% decline in the daily timeframe. SUI’s performance in the one-week chart. Source: SUIUSDT on TradingView Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
‘All Options On The Table’: Bitcoin Must Hold This Level Ahead Of Trump’s Crypto Summit
Reason to trust Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed The highest standards in reporting and publishing Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Este artículo también está disponible en español. As Bitcoin (BTC) attempts to reclaim the $90,000 mark, some market watchers have warned investors about Friday’s potential market volatility. Various analysts suggest that the flagship’s crypto performance could “go either direction” depending on the White House crypto summit’s outcome. Related Reading Bitcoin Price To See Volatile Friday Over the past two days, the crypto market has recovered from this week’s lows ahead of the US crypto summit. Last Friday, news that US President Donald Trump would host the first-ever White House crypto summit filled investors and industry participants with bullish expectations. Scheduled for March 7, several high-profile figures will attend the event, including Strategy’s Michael Saylor, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, and Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev. Since Tuesday, Bitcoin’s price has surged around 9% from the $81,500 support to surpass the $90,000 barrier, but some market watchers have warned investors about the expected volatility for Friday’s crypto summit. Analyst Altcoin Sherpa noted that Bitcoin “doesn’t have much clarity on higher timeframes” despite retesting its post-November breakout range and holding the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). Sherpa suggested holding the $89,000 support is key for BTC’s price as the crypto summit’s volatility leaves “all options on the table.” He added that the crypto market will likely “whipsaw in both directions” this Friday. Meanwhile, trader Daan Crypto Trades pointed out that Bitcoin’s current levels are worth watching over the next few days, as it “is still struggling to hold on to the range, but bears have also failed a further breakdown after the initial rejection.” Nonetheless, he considers that the crypto summit is a “very promising sign for the next 4 years,” regardless of the outcome: It’s something we couldn’t have dreamt of the past few years. With the industry being attacked on a regular basis. Let’s hope the focus will be on the right things and that the administration is choosing the right way to do things. BTC Recovery Targets Surge To $140,000 Analyst Crypto Jelle affirmed that “things are developing well, but it all hinges on the crypto event on Friday.” He noted that an underwhelming event could trigger another sell-off, as there aren’t other potential bullish catalysts on the horizon. Jelle also advised investors “Don’t get too excited until we get some more clarity.” However, he highlighted a Potential Power of 3 (PO3) forming on BTC’s chart, targeting $140,000 “once range lows are successfully reclaimed.” Potential PO3 in BTC’s chart. Source: Crypto Jelle on X This pattern divides the price cycle into three distinctive phases. In the first phase, accumulation, the price consolidates near the recent high following strong price action. The second phase, manipulation, consists of a token’s price falling below the previous phase’s support level and trading within a range below this zone. The third phase, distributions, sees a strong price breakout, building momentum and driving participants to enter the market. Related Reading According to the post, Bitcoin is “pushing for the reclaim” of the post-November breakout’s lower range. Holding through the $90,000-$92,000 zone “would trigger the power of three set up” third phase, which would see BTC’s price expand to new highs. After today’s rejection from the $90,000 range, the analyst signaled that Bitcoin could form a higher low around $87,500 before retesting the range lows again. At the time of writing, BTC trades at $88,372, a 1.3% drop in the daily timeframe. Bitcoin’s performance in the one-week chart. Source: BTCUSDT on TradingView Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com