🚀Crypto markets are holding steady thanks to Ethereum and SEC's approval of spot ETFs. A minor bump in the road: $1.4B in Bitcoin options contracts expiring May 24. But hey, it's small potatoes compared to the $4.3B expiry on May 31.📈

BTC options put/call ratio is at 0.88, with longs dominating at $70,000 and $100,000 strike prices. Bulls are expecting higher BTC prices, with the $60,000 strike price having the highest OI for put contracts.

Don't forget about Ethereum! 354,000 contracts expiring today, with a notional value of $1.5B. More calls expiring than puts, and $515M in OI at the $4,000 strike price.

Despite nearly $3B in BTC and ETH options expiring, the impact on spot markets is typically minimal. Total cap is at $2.68T, with BTC at $67,400 and ETH at $3,730.

Altcoins? A mixed bag. Gains for LINK, PEPE, and ETC, losses for SOL, DOGE, and TON.

What's your take on the market? Will we march higher post-expiry? Let's chat below! #Crypto #DeFi 🚀📉

🚀🎌 Japan's Metaplanet, dubbed "Japan's MicroStrategy", is soaring high with a 158% surge in shares over the last week! Their Bitcoin strategy is paying off big time, with their share price hitting 93 yen, up from 41. They're now the top gainer in Japanese stocks.

🎯 They've adopted a similar strategy to MicroStrategy, focusing on accumulating more Bitcoin. They've even boosted their authorized shares by 300% to raise capital for more Bitcoin purchases.

💰 So far, they've acquired 117.7 BTC, valued at $7.2 million. The stock's up 389% since announcing their Bitcoin investment strategy.

🔮 Metaplanet's move is a response to Japan's economic challenges, including a high debt-to-GDP ratio and a depreciating yen.

🌐 Metaplanet is listed exclusively on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, but there are plans to tokenize their shares on the Bitcoin Layer2 network Liquid.

What do you think about Metaplanet's strategy? Sound off in the comments! #Bitcoin #Layer2 #Metaplanet

🚀🎉 Big news, crypto fam! The U.S. SEC has given the green light to Ether spot ETFs to trade on national securities exchanges. This comes hot on the heels of Bitcoin spot ETFs' arrival in January.

- The approval process isn't over yet though. The S-1 registration statements for the products still need to go effective before launching. So, we might have to wait a bit longer. 🕰️
- ETH has rallied 28% this week on this optimism. The potential demand that an ETF could launch for the second-largest crypto is huge! 💰
- A Twitter poll showed that many investors who have already bought the Bitcoin spot ETFs would also buy the Ether ETFs. 📈

This change of stance follows multiple pro-crypto policy votes within US Congress this month. Last week, the Senate passed a resolution to make it more feasible for regulated banks to offer crypto custody services.

What are your thoughts on this? Would you buy an Ether ETF? Let's chat in the comments! 👇 #DeFi #Web3 #EtherETFs

🚀🇺🇸 US House votes to ban the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to citizens. The bill, championed by pro-crypto Rep. Tom Emmer, is the third crypto-focused legislation passed this month.

👍 The crypto community is celebrating, favoring decentralized currencies like Bitcoin over CBDCs, which are controlled by central banks. Emmer says this keeps digital currency policy in the hands of the people, upholding values of privacy and free market competitiveness.

🔍 CBDCs can be used to track purchases and influence social credit scores, as seen in China. Rep. French Hill supports the bill, citing the dangers of such power in the hands of the State.

👎 Some Democrats, like Maxine Waters, argue that the US could lead in issuing a privacy-respecting CBDC, rather than letting the digital yuan dominate.

🗣️ What do you think? Is this a win for crypto or a missed opportunity for the US? #crypto #CBDC #USPolitics

🚀#Bitcoin mining difficulty is on the rise again, folks! After a 5.9% drop to 83.14T on May 9th, it's now at 84.38T, a 1.44% increase. 📈

- This means it's getting a bit tougher to mine new blocks, but hey, that's just the game, right?
- Next adjustment is due on June 4th, and it's expected to be a biggie - a 10.9% increase!

BTC's price has been doing a bit of a dance, hitting $70k before dropping a couple grand. 🎢

- This, along with the recent halving event (which cut the block reward to 3.125 BTC), is making things interesting for miners.
- Higher price = more potential revenue, but increased difficulty and reduced rewards mean more investment needed to stay profitable.

Last adjustment saw a 6% drop in difficulty - biggest since Dec 2022's crypto winter. ❄️

- Lower BTC prices and higher costs led to less efficient mining gear being shut down, reducing the hash rate.
- But don't worry, it's bouncing back thanks to speculation around spot Ethereum ETFs and rising crypto prices.

What do you think? Is mining getting too tough, or is it just part of the BTC rollercoaster? 🎢 Let's chat in the comments! #CryptoNews #BTCMining

🚀AI meets crypto!🤖 AI-based crypto projects are soaring, echoing the early days of Bitcoin and DeFi. But with so many options, how do you pick the winners?🤔

🔍Here's a quick rundown of top AI-based crypto projects to watch:
1. Fetch.AI (FET) - AI-powered crypto apps and services.
2. Render Network (RNDR) - Decentralizing GPU cloud rendering.
3. The Graph (GRT) - Decentralized, open-source indexing protocol.
4. BitTensor (TAO) - Open-source infrastructure for AI.
5. Akash Network (AKT) - Cloud-computing marketplace.
6. AIOZ Network (AIOZ) - Web3 storage, AI computing, live streaming, and video on demand.
7. SingularityNET (AGIX) - Marketplace for AI products and services.
8. Ocean Protocol (OCEAN) - AI-powered smart contracts for data selling.

AI and blockchain are a match made in heaven, enhancing trading automation, security, and on-chain analysis. But like any relationship, it's not all roses. Concerns include centralization, the 'black box' problem of AI algorithms, and new security risks.🔐

What do you think about the fusion of AI and crypto? Let's chat in the comments!👇 #AI #Crypto #DeFi

📈💰 Market recovery got you worried about a retrace? Chill out, folks! Stablecoin wallets are filling up, hinting at a more stable market ahead.

• In 2024, non-empty #USDCoin wallets grew by +13.9%, and #Tether wallets by +15.7% 😎
• Tether leads with a whopping 5.7M non-empty wallets 🚀
• Circle's USDC follows with 2.15M wallets, showing strong demand 💪
• Decentralized stablecoin, DAI, also shines with 503,180 wallets, indicating a DeFi boom 🎉
• BUSD, despite Binance's ceased support, still has 128,210 wallets 🙌

Stablecoin market cap has bounced back to $161.4B this year, thanks to US spot Bitcoin ETFs and major traditional finance entities boosting their holdings.

Emerging economies like Thailand, Brazil, and Turkey are also making waves with their stablecoin purchases 🌍

What's your take on this? Are you holding onto your stablecoins? Let's chat below! 👇 #DeFi #Web3 #DAO #Layer2

🚀 Bitcoin ETFs are on a roll! 🎉 8-day streak of positive inflows, with a whopping $154M on May 22 alone.

- BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw a $91.95M inflow.
- Fidelity’s FBTC ETF had a $74.57M inflow.
- Ark Invest’s ARKB recorded a $3M inflow.

Meanwhile, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced a $16.09M outflow. Other ETFs like Bitwise’s BITB, VanEck’s HODL, and Galaxy Digital’s BTCO showed no activity.

BTC's price surge is driving this renewed interest. After weeks of setbacks, it's clear Bitcoin is making waves in the traditional financial world. 🌊

K33 Research reveals 937 professional US firms have invested in the spot Bitcoin ETF market as of March 31. Big players include Millennium Management and Susquehanna International Group, with $2B and $1B investments respectively.

What do you think? Is Bitcoin ETF the next big thing? Let's chat in the comments! 💬 #Bitcoin #ETF #CryptoNews

🎉🔔 U.S. House of Representatives passes the FIT21 Act, a major step for #crypto regulation! This bill aims to clarify how digital assets should be classified, registered, and held.

👏 The bill received almost unanimous support from Republicans and 71 votes from Democrats, with a final tally of 279 to 136.

💼 FIT21 includes an interim oversight process for digital asset firms, allowing them to file a 'notice of intent to register' with federal regulators. It also clarifies which digital assets should be regulated by the SEC or the CFTC.

🤔 However, not everyone's on board. Some Democrats and SEC chairman Gary Gensler believe the bill favors wealthy crypto firms and hurts ordinary investors.

🇺🇸 Despite opposition, a significant number of Democrats supported the bill, urging their party to keep pace with rivals on crypto regulation.

What are your thoughts on the FIT21 Act? Let's chat below! 👇 #DeFi #Web3

🚀Uniswap Labs, the team behind the popular DeFi exchange, is ready to fight back against the SEC's Wells Notice, calling the legal basis "weak".💪

• Uniswap's native token UNI is on a roll, up 2% in the last 24 hours and a whopping 37% over the week.

• The SEC's assumption that all tokens are securities is flawed, argues Uniswap Labs' Chief Legal Officer, Marvin Ammori. He insists tokens are a value format, not securities by default.

• Uniswap is ready to battle any charges, with a legal team that's represented successful cases like Grayscale and Ripple.

• A case against Uniswap could drive US crypto investors to foreign trading protocols and stifle innovation, warns the Uniswap team.

• The SEC's case could become irrelevant if the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act is passed.

What do you think about Uniswap's stance? Will this impact the DeFi market? Let's chat in the comments!👇 #DeFi #Uniswap #SEC

🚀 Bitcoin's soaring past $71K, thanks to a whopping $1.2B inflow into ETFs. 📈

- Short-term investors are back in the green, reducing the risk of a sentiment shift.
- CryptoQuant predicts a consolidation phase between $60K-$70K, but the market's already buzzing with the possibility of a new rally.
- The approval speculation of spot Ether ETF is fueling the market, pushing the cap above $2.55T.

⚖️ Bitcoin's make-or-break zone? $70,180-$70,600. If it powers through, we're looking at a potential rally. If not, we might see a temporary cap.

What's your prediction? Let's talk Bitcoin! 💬 #BitcoinRally #CryptoNews

🚀 Trump's campaign is now crypto-friendly! 🎉 For the first time, a major party presidential nominee is accepting cryptocurrency donations. This move aligns with Trump's broader agenda of valuing freedom over government control.

💰 Supporters can donate using any cryptocurrency accepted through Coinbase Commerce, adhering to Federal Election Commission regulations.

🔥 In response to Senator Elizabeth Warren's "anti-crypto army", the Trump campaign is rallying its "crypto army" to march towards victory on November 5th.

🎖️ Trump, self-proclaimed "crypto's candidate", has been pushing digital currencies into the 2024 campaign spotlight.

📈 Following the announcement, the TRUMP token's price increased by 14%. Top on-chain TRUMP sellers have been raking in profits, with over 1,600% in unrealized gains.

🗣️ What do you think about this move? Will it revolutionize campaign financing? Let's discuss below! #CryptoCampaign #Trump2024

📈💡 #XRP's been playing the sideways game for a while now, folks! We've seen a tiny price hike, but it's still dancing within that $0.47-$0.55 range.

🔍 Key points:
- Bullish momentum nudged the price towards the upper boundary.
- But, a big resistance zone is putting up a fight.
- If buyers break through, we might see a sustained bullish trend. 🚀

On the flip side, we've got a bearish rejection looming. 🐻 A decline could send us spiraling towards the lower boundary.

In short, XRP's got a tough road ahead. Will we see a breakout or more consolidation? 🤔 Share your thoughts below! #DeFi #CryptoNews

Original article: CryptoPotato.

🍕🎉 Happy 14th Bitcoin Pizza Day, folks! On this day back in 2010, early Bitcoiner Laszlo Hanyecz made history by buying two Papa John’s pizzas for 10,000 BTC.

💸 Back then, 1 BTC was worth $0.0041, making the pizza cost $41. Today, Bitcoin's value is soaring above $70,000!

✨ This legendary pizza purchase isn't just about the dough - it showed Bitcoin's potential as a real-world currency.

🚀 As we celebrate, let's appreciate Bitcoin's growth, especially with the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US and the halving event.

👀 But remember, last year's Pizza Day was a bit cheesy with scammers exploiting meme coin hype. This year, thankfully, has been smoother.

🗣️ What's your take on Bitcoin's journey since the first Pizza Day? Share your thoughts below! #BitcoinPizzaDay #CryptoHistory

🚀Polkadot (DOT) is on the move! With a 7% daily price increase, DOT has surpassed the $7.50 mark and analysts predict it's only going up from here. 🎯

- Crypto analysts like Michael van de Poppe and Block Diversity see DOT's next targets in the $9-$25 range.
- The recent introduction of the JAM whitepaper and breaking through key resistance levels are fueling this optimism.

Crypto Thanos suggests the $6-$7.50 range was just for accumulating, with $10 as the next target. Dippy.eth agrees, saying DOT is ready to break out from the $6.90-$7.50 zone.

What do you think? Is DOT about to soar above $10? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #Polkadot #CryptoNews #DeFi

🚀 "It's happening!" says Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart. Five potential ETH ETF issuers, including Fidelity, VanEck, Invesco Galaxy, Ark 21Shares, and Franklin, have submitted their amended 19b-4s to the SEC.

📝 These forms propose changes or new products, in this case, spot Ethereum ETPs. But don't get too excited yet! Approval from the SEC could take weeks or even months, and the major amendments involved removing anything related to Ethereum staking from the ETF filings.

💰 Seyffart gives approval odds at 75%, up from 25% earlier this week. Meanwhile, Ethereum prices topped $3,800 on May 21, a whopping 31% increase over the past week.

👇 What do you think? Will we see these ETFs launch soon? Share your thoughts below! #ETH #ETF #SEC #CryptoNews

🚀 Ethereum's demand on Binance is skyrocketing, thanks to the buzz around a potential spot Ether ETF approval. The Net Taker Volume (the difference between buying and selling volume) hit an all-time high, indicating traders are keen to accumulate, even at higher prices. 💹

🔍 ETF Specialist James Seyffart has fueled this optimism, stating a 75% chance of the ETF getting the green light. This has led to a surge in long Ethereum positions on Binance, with the Taker Buy Volume exceeding the Taker Sell Volume by a massive $530 million in a single candle. 📈

🔮 Bloomberg's senior analyst Eric Balchunas has also upped his prediction for the ETF's approval from 25% to 75%, citing increased political pressure on the SEC.

What's your take on this? Are you bullish on Ethereum too? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #Ethereum #Binance #ETF

🚀 Heads up, crypto enthusiasts! Galaxy Research's Alex Thorn speculates a possible SEC loophole for spot Ethereum ETFs. He suggests a distinction between 'ETH' and 'staked ETH' could be the key. 🗝️

🔹 Thorn believes the SEC could classify 'staked ETH' as a security, paving the way for spot Ethereum ETFs approval.
🔹 This move could align with the SEC's ongoing legal battles and investigations, maintaining consistency with previous positions.
🔹 However, there might be restrictions - ETFs could be prohibited from staking the ETH they hold.

Bloomberg Intelligence ETF analysts have upped their prediction for a spot Ether ETF approval from 25% to 75%. 📈

🔹 The SEC's increased pace could be influenced by political pressure.
🔹 The decision on the VanEck spot Ether ETF is anticipated on May 23.

Ethereum's value has surged by over 20% following this news. 🎉

What are your thoughts on this? Let's discuss in the comments! #ETH #ETF #SEC #CryptoNews

🚀 Bitwise CEO, Hunter Horsley, spills the beans! Big financial players are secretly investing in BTC, but they're playing it cool for now. 🕵️‍♂️

- A certain nation's sovereign wealth fund is already mining Bitcoin.
- A "large tech company" has invested a significant chunk of its balance sheet into the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF, which holds $2.3 billion in assets.

Horsley predicts that by next year, a tech giant like Meta might put Bitcoin on its balance sheet, thanks to ETFs making it easier to hold. The next Bitcoin bull market catalyst? When the public realizes how many smart organizations and lawmakers are onboard with Bitcoin. 🚂

What do you think? Who are these secret Bitcoin investors? Let's speculate in the comments! #Bitcoin #CryptoNews

🚀COTI's V2 devnet is live, folks! This privacy-focused Ethereum-based layer-2 network is all set to revolutionize the Web3 world.🌐

• Expect a fresh layer of confidentiality and advanced garbled protocols in the blockchain.
• Explore Web3 use cases like confidential DeFi, on-chain sensitive data management, and more.
• Dev teams get a Python SDK, a NodeJS SDK, server access, and other cool tools.

💡Got a knack for smart contracts? COTI V2 is the playground for you!

And here's the cherry on top: COTI's got a $52M grant program to incentivize builders. The ABC Growth Fund is looking for ambassadors, builders, and creators to push the limits of the COTI ecosystem.

So, what are you waiting for? Dive in, experiment, and share your creations with the world. Let's discuss what you're building in the comments below! #COTIV2 #Web3 #DeFi #DAO #Layer2