Saros, the Solana-based altcoin, has been on an impressive uptrend over the past month. The token’s price has formed new all-time highs (ATHs) nearly every day throughout March.
However, with the momentum showing signs of slowing, investors are wondering if this rally is nearing its end.
SAROS Refrains From Following Bitcoin
The correlation between Saros and Bitcoin (BTC) is currently negative, sitting at -0.43. This negative correlation has worked in Saros’ favor, as it allowed the altcoin to perform well during Bitcoin’s struggles throughout March. While Bitcoin faced significant declines, Saros was able to rally largely due to this inverse relationship.
The shifting dynamics between Bitcoin and Saros will be key to the future price movement of the altcoin. Should Bitcoin regain its upward momentum, Saros may face increased selling pressure. This is because the negative correlation that has benefited Saros may reverse, impacting the altcoin’s ability to maintain its upward trajectory.
The overall macro momentum of Saros shows that investor interest has remained strong. The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) indicator has been increasing steadily over the past month, signaling consistent inflows.
Recently, it crossed the saturation threshold of 0.7, a level that has historically led to price corrections. This suggests that while Saros has experienced significant gains, the market may be nearing an overbought condition. If profit-taking begins, a price pullback is highly probable for the altcoin.
Saros has surged by an astounding 1,024% since the beginning of March, trading at $0.153 as of now. Throughout March, the altcoin has formed new ATHs almost daily, reflecting strong investor sentiment and demand.
The current ATH stands at $0.163, and the momentum could continue pushing the price upwards, potentially reaching $0.200 if the uptrend remains intact. However, as the price continues to rise, the risk of profit-taking increases.
If Saros faces such a pullback, it could fall back towards the $0.100 support level. If the altcoin loses this key support, the price could drop further to $0.055, invalidating the bullish outlook. Investors should keep an eye on these levels as they will help determine whether the current rally is sustainable.
The GENIUS Act, a bill of proposed new stablecoin regulations for the US, is up for a Senate vote today. Still, its chances of success remain uncertain, as Democratic opposition remains high.
Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee released harsh criticism of the bill, and their staffers also circulated a scathing letter co-signed by 46 advocacy groups. This blowback took place despite recent bipartisan amendments.
However, this vote failed, and the Act currently faces a make-or-break chance to win again or start over:
“IMO, If the GENIUS Act doesn’t pass the Senate, there will be no meaningful legislation involving crypto before the midterms and, unfortunately, midterms historically go against the party in power. If they can’t get this passed, a more complex Market Structures Bill is highly unlikely… not to mention crypto-related tax legislation or consumer protections,” claimed crypto advocate John Deaton.
Reports claim that the GENIUS Act’s next chance will take place today as part of Senate proceedings that will begin at 3 PM EST.
The crypto industry is strongly in favor of these regulations, with advocacy groups and business leaders both saluting the bill. However, it may not be that easy for one clear reason: stiff Democratic opposition.
Despite some initial support, Congressional Democrats turned on the GENIUS Act due to concerns of legalized corruption and unfair business practices.
Last week, legislators proposed a few bipartisan amendments that would severely handcuff the bill with Big Tech exclusions and new enforcement mechanisms. It’s looking like that may not be enough.
According to several reports, the Senate Banking Committee’s Democrats released a scathing review of the GENIUS Act, and staffers also circulated a hostile letter co-signed by 46 different advocacy groups. These measures don’t necessarily reflect the bill’s chances of success, but they do highlight real opposition.
Democratic staff on the Senate Banking Committee sent around a letter this AM signed by several dozen advocacy orgs opposing the GENIUS Act.
Includes ACRE, AFR, Center for Responsible Lending, Our Revolution, Public Citizen, Tech Oversight Project… pic.twitter.com/pragFvzSKB
— Brendan Pedersen (@BrendanPedersen) May 19, 2025
These criticisms focused on a few key deficiencies. First of all, the GENIUS Act’s amendments would prevent publicly traded Big Tech companies from issuing stablecoins.
However, they wouldn’t stop private firms, notably including Elon Musk’s X. This is one of several alleged loopholes that could eventually lead to blurred lines between banking and commerce.
The letters also address consumer protection in the event of an issuer’s collapse. Considering that Tether and most other prominent stablecoin issuers aren’t US-based, critics worry that the GENIUS Act won’t guarantee users’ assets.
Most of the other concerns were adjacent to these major topics, worrying that the Act is wholly insufficient.
To be clear, it might still pass despite this opposition. The Senate Banking Committee and its allies clearly hate the GENIUS Act, but other Democrats might have a more favorable view. At the moment, we can only wait and see how the vote turns out.
Onyxcoin has struggled since reaching a year-to-date high of $0.04 on January 26. It has since shed over 70% of its value to trade at $0.011 at press time.
However, the renewed optimism in the broader crypto market is shifting sentiment toward XCN, setting it up for a recovery.
XCN Traders Bet Big on a Comeback
On-chain data suggests that demand for long positions is increasing, hinting at a resurgence in traders’ confidence. At press time, XCN’s long/short ratio is at 1.35, its highest in over 30 days.
The long/short ratio measures the proportion of long positions (bets on price increases) to short positions (bets on price declines) in the market. A ratio below one means there are more short positions than long ones. Conversely, a ratio above one suggests that traders are taking more long positions, signaling a bullish outlook on the asset.
When the ratio is this high, traders expect the price to rise, increasing the buy orders in the market. If this continues, it will drive up XCN’s demand and, as a result, its price.
Additionally, the token’s weighted sentiment is positive, further reinforcing the notion that investors’ confidence in XCN’s short-term recovery is increasing. At press time, this on-chain metric stands at 0.82.
An asset’s weighted sentiment measures its overall positive or negative bias, considering both the volume of social media mentions and the sentiment expressed in those mentions.
When it is positive, it is a bullish signal. It indicates a growth in positive bias toward XCN, which could prompt its investors to increase their trading activity, driving up its value.
XCN Bulls Eye a Break Above Descending Channel
On the daily chart, XCN is poised to break above the upper trend line of the descending channel which has kept its price in a decline since January 26.
If successful, the bullish breakout could propel the token’s price to $0.022, a high it last reached on February 18.
If the downtrend persists, XCN could fall below the lower trend line of its descending channel which forms support at $0.0085. In this scenario, its price could drop lower to $0.0075.
If Bitcoin reaches $119,000 by the end of August, MicroStrategy’s (now Strategy) third-quarter earnings could set a new record for a publicly traded company’s highest quarterly profit in financial history. This impressive figure would easily top Nvidia’s earnings and approach Apple’s record.
As Bitcoin gains widespread acceptance, it prompts the question of whether major players will adopt Strategy’s plan by the book. According to Brickken analyst Enmanuel Cardozo, it depends. Though Strategy’s current achievements are impressive, the quality of its long-term health comes into question.
Could MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Gains Top Tech Giants?
Michael Saylor’s aggressive Bitcoin plan for Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) continues to remain strong through sunshine or rain. For now, it shows no signs of slowing. With 592,100 Bitcoins on its balance sheet, Strategy is the biggest corporate holder worldwide.
As Bitcoin’s price continues to climb, so will Strategy’s overall earnings. This large-scale success has already led several publicly traded companies to follow suit. The question is whether other corporate giants will also take the leap and purchase Bitcoin.
If Bitcoin closes Q3 above $119,000, and Strategy has 592,100 bitcoins acquired at an average cost of $70,666 each, Strategy’s estimated quarterly net earnings would be approximately $28.59 billion.
Strategy’s most recent Bitcoin purchases. Source: Strategy.
This figure would exceed Nvidia’s highest reported quarterly net income of $22.091 billion, making it Strategy’s largest quarterly earnings and a significant outlier among many publicly traded tech companies.
Since Strategy uses fair value accounting for its Bitcoin, it directly reflects these gains in its net income. If Bitcoin’s price continues to rise beyond this level, Strategy’s earnings could potentially challenge Apple’s current record-setting quarterly net income of $36.33 billion.
Could this unprecedented success generate a fear of missing out among other competitors?
To Buy or Not to Buy
Cardozo expressed excitement over how such a scenario could generate further Bitcoin adoption by other corporate trailblazers.
“With [Strategy’s] 592,100 BTC holdings, other companies might feel the need to finally jump in, especially as Strategy’s performance is outpacing traditional metrics. That kind of success won’t go unnoticed and will eventually push their boards to at least explore Bitcoin to keep up,” he told BeInCrypto.
Some of Bitcoin’s advantages over assets may even appeal to companies with massive earnings, like Nvidia or Apple.
“There’s a solid case for tech giants like Apple and Nvidia to diversify into Bitcoin, and I’m loving the possibilities here. On the pro side, Bitcoin is built as a perfect hedge against fiat devaluation because of its limited supply and decentralized nature,” Cardozo added.
However, a playbook like Strategy’s comes with many risks, and it’s not a one-size-fits-all win—even for Strategy itself.
Strategy’s Financial Health: A Deeper Dive
While Strategy has seen significant profits from holding Bitcoin, these gains primarily stem from a tax advantage, not from its core business operations.
“These gains, driven by fair value accounting, aren’t cash in hand like Apple’s billions from iPhone sales, they are paper profits tied to Bitcoin’s price. Investors and analysts should see this as a speculative boost, not a sign of operational strength, and focus on cash flow and debt to gauge real business health,” Cardozo explained.
Effectively comparing Strategy’s net income to other characteristics like cash flow and debt indeed reveals more about the problems that may lie ahead for the company, especially if Bitcoin’s price were to decline steadily.
Changes in Bitcoin’s price over the past three months. Source: BeInCrypto.
According to the firm’s most recent SEC filings, Strategy reported its outstanding debt amounted to $8.22 billion as of March 2025. It also had a negative cash flow of -$2 million, representing a significant decline year over year.
Though these numbers make sense considering Strategy’s aggressive Bitcoin buying, they also demonstrate that the company’s core software business is not generating enough cash to cover its expenses. Strategy said so itself in its latest filing.
“A significant decrease in the market value of our Bitcoin holdings could adversely affect our ability to satisfy our financial obligations,” read the statement.
It must issue debt and new equity to raise capital to continue its strategy. The plan is risky, to say the least.
Is Bitcoin Right for Every Company?
Given that Strategy’s main income comes from its Bitcoin purchases, Cardozo argues that other companies should carefully consider their financial position before taking a similar approach.
“Analysts should weigh this against operational metrics; a company living on unrealized gains is riskier by nature. I think it’s an innovative strategy, but for long-term health, especially for traditional businesses, cash-generating operations beat paper profits any day, investors should keep that in mind,” he said.
However, as Bitcoin increasingly symbolizes technological innovation, companies aligning with this principle might feel pressured to embrace it. They wouldn’t need to acquire nearly 600,000 Bitcoins, like Strategy, to make such a statement.
They also have a resilient enough treasury to break a fall.
“I’m pretty confident that Apple and Nvidia will eventually invest into Bitcoin, especially with its current track record over the last 10 years,” Cardozo said, adding, “their treasuries could handle a small 1-5% allocation, and not only be hedged against inflation but also as a branding move since they represent the very image of innovation which will also pressure them to do so eventually.”
Yet, ultimately, companies like Apple and Nvidia cater to different customers. Adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets may cause them to lose clients.
The Sustainability Question for Bitcoin Adopters
It’s no secret that Bitcoin mining is extensively damaging to the environment. Strategy, through its Bitcoin acquisitions, directly contributes to the high energy consumption levels associated with the industry.
“Bitcoin’s annual energy consumption is equivalent to a mid-sized country and of course it’s a conflict right off the bat with Apple’s 2030 carbon neutrality target and Nvidia’s renewable energy push,” Cardozo told BeInCrypto.
These companies could risk damaging their public image by associating with an industry that conflicts with their own Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.
“Customers and activists might pressure them, seeing it as greenwashing, especially with sustainability being a big part of their public image… they could align Bitcoin with their ESG goals and keep their image intact as Bitcoin mining becomes more sustainable than traditional banking’s legacy system,” Cardozo added.
Ultimately, while the allure of Bitcoin’s gains might pressure tech giants like Apple and Nvidia to follow Strategy’s lead, such a consideration may cause these companies more problems than profits.
