Not even a blackout could stop Bitcoin’s momentum. It keeps holding strong above $95,000 — something that seemed impossible just a month ago.
This rapid recovery has boosted the market, with tokens like $VIRTUAL and $PENGU posting gains of over 100%, signaling renewed investor interest.
Still, the crypto market has been slowly consolidating, moving sideways: no big drops, but no major rallies either.
And these long sideways phases? They usually end with a big move. That’s why it’s key to understand what’s brewing behind the scenes and stay informed 📚
Here’s your weekly roundup of the top headlines:
Bitcoin: calm, but with bullish vibes
Bitcoin is closing in on $97,000, and there’s a lot happening under the radar.
First off, new investors are flooding in at an incredible pace. Nearly $40 billion in BTC has moved in the past week — more than double what we’ve seen recently 🤯
Meanwhile, crypto ETFs just posted the third largest weekly inflow ever, with $3.18 billion pouring in. It’s a major shift after weeks of outflows, driven by renewed interest from institutions and retail investors looking for safe havens amid global uncertainty.
This demand has pushed exchange supply to a 5-year low, adding more bullish pressure. Standard Chartered now sees Bitcoin hitting $120,000 this quarter and $200,000 by year-end.
👉 The market’s waking up. Big institutions, governments, and banks want BTC. Are you ready to front-run this move?
XRP shoots for the moon: futures ETFs and adoption in Japan
Ripple is stealing the spotlight after surpassing Ethereum as the second most traded crypto in Japan. Institutional support and regulatory clarity are fueling its growth in Asia 📈
On top of that, the SEC has approved three XRP futures ETFs, which started trading on April 30. Analysts now forecast inflows of up to $100 billion.
All this is driving FOMO for a potential spot XRP ETF in the U.S. before the year ends — a move that could push Ripple to new all-time highs 🔥
Don’t just sit there. Jump on XRP’s potential before it’s too late.
VIRTUAL leads the market this week
Virtuals Protocol ($VIRTUAL) is up over 100% this week, leading the market recovery. The surge is thanks to key updates and major social media buzz, especially on X.
🧐 The main driver? Genesis Launchpad upgrades like auto-locking and token rights acquisition directly from the interface. That means users can now see when and how tokens will unlock before joining a project.
This boosts transparency and helps users manage risk, while letting devs focus on building.
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