On March 15, 2025, Kaito AI, an artificial intelligence-powered platform for crypto market analysis, and its founder, Yu, fell victim to a social media hack on X (formerly Twitter). The attackers gained control of the account and falsely claimed that Kaito AI’s wallets had been compromised, warning users that their funds were at risk.
According to blockchain investigator Defi Warhol, the attackers also reportedly opened a short position on Kaito tokens before posting the false alerts. Their goal appeared to be manipulating the token’s price downward so they could profit from the artificial decline.
However, Kaito AI’s team quickly regained control of the compromised account and reassured users that their wallets remained secure. The team also said that they had implemented robust security measures to prevent such incidents in the future, noting that the attack seemed similar to other recent breaches targeting crypto-related accounts.
The company wrote, “This account and @Punk9277 were just compromised. The KAITO wallets were NOT and are NOT compromised. We now have regained access to the twitter accounts. Please bare with us as we investigate how this happened. We had high standard security measures in place to prevent it – so it seems to be similar or the same to other recent Twitter account hacks. We’ll update as soon as we can. To reiterate – KAITO token wallets have not been compromised.”
The rise in such cyberattacks has led to an alarming increase in losses within the crypto ecosystem. According to a report by blockchain security platform Immunefi, losses in February 2025 were 20 times higher than in January 2025, with a sharp increase in scams targeting investors.
Recent analyses by crypto experts acknowledge that Bitcoin (BTC) price movements closely correlate with the global M2 money supply. Based on this, they predict potential bullish momentum for the crypto market in late March.
With global liquidity expanding, analysts predict that Bitcoin and other digital assets could experience a significant rally, starting around March 25, 2025, and potentially lasting until mid-May.
Global M2 and Its Influence on Bitcoin
The M2 money supply represents a broad measure of liquidity, including cash, checking deposits, and easily convertible near-money assets. Historically, Bitcoin has demonstrated a strong correlation with M2 fluctuations, as increased liquidity in financial markets often drives demand for alternative assets like cryptocurrencies.
Colin Talks Crypto, an analyst on X (Twitter), highlighted this correlation, pointing to a sharp increase in global M2. He described it as a “vertical line” on the chart, signaling an imminent surge in asset prices.
According to his prediction, the rally for stocks, Bitcoin, and the broader crypto market is expected to commence on March 25, 2025, and extend until May 14, 2025.
“The Global M2 Money Supply chart just printed another vertical line. The rally for stocks, Bitcoin, and crypto is going to be epic,” he suggested.
Vandell, co-founder of Black Swan Capitalist, supports that global M2 movements directly influence Bitcoin’s price. He notes that declines in global M2 are typically followed by Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market downturns about ten weeks later.
Despite the potential for short-term dips, Vandell believes this cycle sets the stage for a long-term uptrend.
“As seen recently, when global M2 declined, Bitcoin & crypto followed roughly 10 weeks later. While further downside is possible, this drawdown is a natural part of the cycle. This liquidity shift will likely continue throughout the year, setting the stage for the next leg up,” Vandell explained.
“Bottom line is: Inflation isn’t the prime topic, likely to go down. FED rate cuts. The dollar to weaken massively. Yields to fall. M2 Supply to significantly expand. And as this process started, it’s just a matter of time until altcoins and crypto pick up. Bull,” he stated.
Historical Context and Projections
The correlation between Bitcoin’s price and global M2 growth is not new. Tomas, a macroeconomist, recently compared previous market cycles, particularly in 2017 and 2020. At the time, significant increases in global M2 coincided with Bitcoin’s strongest annual performances.
“Money supply is expanding globally. The last two major global M2 surges occurred in 2017 and 2020—both coincided with mini ‘everything bubbles’ and Bitcoin’s strongest years. Could we see a repeat in 2025? It depends on whether the U.S. dollar weakens significantly,” Tomas observed.
Tomas also highlighted the impact of central bank policies, pointing out that while major banks are cutting rates, the strength of the US dollar could be a limiting factor. If the dollar index (DXY) drops to around 100 or lower, it could create conditions similar to previous Bitcoin bull runs.
Macro researcher Yimin Xu believes that the Federal Reserve might halt its Quantitative Tightening (QT) policies in the latter half of the year. Such a move, Yimin says, could potentially shift toward Quantitative Easing (QE) if economic conditions demand it. This shift could inject additional liquidity into the markets, fueling Bitcoin’s upward trajectory.
“I think reserves could get too thin for the Fed’s liking in the second half of the year. I predict they will terminate QT in late Q3 or Q4, with possible QE to come after,” Xu commented.
Tomas agreed, stating that the Federal Reserve’s current plan is to increase its balance sheet slowly, which is in line with GDP growth. He also articulates that a major financial event could trigger a full-scale return to QE.
These perspectives suggest that uncertainties remain, including the strength of the US dollar and potential economic shocks. Nevertheless, the broader consensus among analysts points toward an impending bullish phase for Bitcoin.
Investors must conduct their own research as they continue to watch macroeconomic indicators in the coming months, anticipating whether the predicted rally will materialize.
XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is heating up as traders go all in, betting on a major price surge. Over 70% of Binance traders are holding long positions, showing strong confidence in XRP’s future. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlights that if XRP stays above $2, it could gain momentum and soar 30% to $2.60.
But with so many traders piling into long positions, could a sudden price swing shake things up?
70% Traders Going Bullish on XRP’s Future
According to the data shared by Martinez, 4-hour XRP’s long/short ratio has reached 2.37, meaning that traders betting on price increases significantly outnumber those expecting declines.
Typically, a higher long/short ratio suggests that investors expect the price to rise. However, it can also indicate an overcrowded trade, which sometimes leads to sudden price swings if sentiment shifts unexpectedly.
Further, Martinez revealed that 70.33% of accounts were holding long positions, while only 29.67% were shorting the asset. This marks a strong tilt towards optimism among XRP traders.
Should Traders Be Cautious?
While the bullish sentiment is strong, traders should remain cautious. A high long/short ratio often increases the risk of liquidations, especially if the price moves against the majority.
According to Coinglass, XRP saw $3.1 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours. Long traders, who expected the price to rise, lost $1.73 million, while short traders, who bet on a price drop, lost $1.36 million.
If XRP’s price dips suddenly, leveraged long positions could be forced to close, leading to further declines.
XRP Aims for a 30% Surge
Further, Martinez suggests that the XRP price is showing strong signs of a potential rally. As per the Martinez 4-hour XRP price chart analysis, XRP is trying to break out of its current consolidation phase.
If the price stays above $2, it may attract more buyers, increasing momentum and pushing XRP toward its next major resistance at $2.60—a potential 30% jump from current levels.
Right now, XRP is trading around $2.09, down 2% in the last 24 hours, with a market cap of $121.8 billion.
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XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is heating up as traders go all in, betting on a major price surge. Over 70% of Binance traders are holding long positions, showing strong confidence in XRP’s future. Crypto analyst Ali Martinez highlights that if XRP stays above $2, it could gain momentum and soar 30% to …
