The start to President Trump’s second term in the US has been quite rocky to the crypto sector. Although Bitcoin soared to its highs of $109K in the initial days, the crypto sector also witnessed lows close to $70K levels due to the fears driven by Trump Tariffs and global market volatility.
Even though there has been momentum in crypto regulation and stronger ties with the sector, the economic uncertainty due to the global trade war has led to instability in the markets.
Nevertheless, Trump had solid support from crypto heavyweights as recent documents from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) reveals that several major digital asset firms donated millions to Trump’s inauguration fund. As per records, Crypto firms and executives poured in about $18 million into the fund.
According to the filings, Solana Labs donated $1 million USD to back the current administration. There were other contributions from Uniswap’s CEO Hayden Adams ($245,000) and Consensys ($100,000) too. But who led the pack? It was Ripple Labs who has been the biggest donor so far which contributed about $5 million ($7.8 million AUD). Pilgrim’s Pride Corp, a U.S.-based poultry producer, was the only company which donated more.
Between Trump’s victory and the release of the report on April 20, his political party attracted around $239 million USD (AU $372 million) in donations. Several major crypto firms including Coinbase, Ripple Labs, Kraken, Ondo Finance, and Robinhood made seven figure donations. Meta, PayPal, FedEx, Open AI’s Sam Altman, Nvidia and Apple, were also among the top contributors.
As the Trump administration has taken a pro-crypto stance, the SEC has dropped major lawsuits, giving relief to big players like Coinbase, OpenSea, and Ripple.
Trump had announced that his executive order on digital assets will create a new U.S. strategic cryptocurrency reserve which is expected to include Bitcoin, Ether, XRP, Solana, and Cardano.
XRP Fails To Rally
XRP saw impressive gains after CEO Brad Garlinghouse and CLO Stuart Alderoty met Trump. However, XRP has failed to rally despite the latest developments. It is currently trading at $2.10, down 0.9% in the past day and over 3% in the past week.
Polygon has led the Layer-2 charge by building fast, scalable solutions on top of Ethereum’s infrastructure. Its rollup models, sidechains, and ZK-based scaling techniques have enabled cheaper transactions and greater speed — without modifying Ethereum itself. But the reliance on bridge mechanics, separate settlement layers, and often complex developer tooling introduces trade-offs.
Now, a different model is getting attention. Bitcoin Solaris, built with dual-layer architecture and an integrated hybrid consensus model, is delivering Ethereum-level programmability and Solana-level performance — without relying on external rollups. With native 10,000 TPS, 2-second finality, and a high-efficiency mining system that works on smartphones, Polygon developers are beginning to take notice — and some are calling it “the technical breakthrough of 2025.”
What Makes Bitcoin Solaris Different
While Polygon scales Ethereum from the outside, Bitcoin Solaris scales from within. Its system consists of two layers:
A Base Layer, which uses Proof-of-Stake (PoS) and Proof-of-Capacity (PoC) to manage core blockchain operations and security
A Solaris Layer, based on Solana technology, that handles smart contracts and real-time dApps using Proof-of-History (PoH) and Proof-of-Time (PoT)
Both layers are coordinated by the Helios Consensus Mechanism, which combines all four consensus methods for fast, energy-efficient validation and ordering. The result: finality in 2 seconds, horizontal scalability, and no rollups, bridges, or layer jumps required.
Bridging between Ethereum and its Layer-2 solutions like Polygon still creates points of friction. Users often face delays, higher gas fees when moving assets, and challenges verifying transactions across networks. Developers building on Polygon must also account for syncing issues, cross-layer logic, and the eventual settlement to Ethereum’s mainnet.
Bitcoin Solaris eliminates this complexity. Since smart contracts and base-layer data exist within the same ecosystem — just on different operational layers — developers don’t have to manage bridging logic. Assets are native, execution is instantaneous, and the blockchain itself handles consensus, ordering, and finality in one unified model.
Developer Accessibility
One of Polygon’s strengths is EVM compatibility. But for many builders, the EVM’s limitations around speed and transaction sequencing persist — even on L2.
Bitcoin Solaris delivers its own Solana-compatible smart contract framework, allowing developers to deploy dApps using high-performance, modern tooling. With 10,000 TPS as a baseline and smart contracts processed through PoH-based sequencing, developers can launch apps that scale without bottlenecks or needing external accelerators.
Bitcoin Solaris mirrors Bitcoin’s hard cap — 21 million BTC-S tokens. But instead of relying on fixed PoW distribution or dynamic burns, it has allocated 4.2 million tokens (20%) to a public presale.
The presale is currently in Phase 2, with tokens priced at 2 USDT. When this phase ends, the price increases to 3 USDTin Phase 3. There are no lockups, tiers, or hidden mechanics. Just clean distribution in line with the project’s technical rollout.
Moreover, Bitcoin Solaris has passed independent audits from top-tier firms and includes full identity verification:
All smart contract logic and consensus mechanisms are public and verifiable.
Polygon pushed Ethereum’s capabilities forward — but Bitcoin Solaris may be redefining how scaling is handled entirely. By embedding throughput, consensus, and mining directly into its core design, it removes the need for external layers, cross-chain tooling, and validator exclusivity.
For developers seeking true scalability, fast execution, and user inclusion in one chain, Bitcoin Solaris presents a compelling next step.
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Polygon has led the Layer-2 charge by building fast, scalable solutions on top of Ethereum’s infrastructure. Its rollup models, sidechains, and ZK-based scaling techniques have enabled cheaper transactions and greater speed — without modifying Ethereum itself. But the reliance on bridge mechanics, separate settlement layers, and often complex developer tooling introduces trade-offs. Now, a different …
Decentralized perpetual exchange (DEX) Hyperliquid (HYPE) has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $1 trillion in total perpetual contract (perps) trading volume.
This achievement comes despite a broader market downturn, where major sectors have posted losses. While there has been slight growth today, it remains minimal, highlighting the market’s challenges.
Hyperliquid Dominates Perps Market
According to data from DeFiLlama, Hyperliquid perps’ cumulative trading volume has surged to $1.1 trillion. This rise in activity highlights its growing appeal among traders.
Besides its market dominance, Hyperliquid has made headlines for being central to a major development. As BeInCrypto reported, the platform gained widespread attention after a whale trader opened a 40x leverage BTC short position worth $423 million, triggering a “whale hunt.”
Nonetheless, the developments have not done much for the platform’s native token, HYPE. Instead, it has been underperforming, maintaining a consistent downtrend.
Over the past day, it has depreciated by 3.4%. At press time, it traded at $12.9, marking lows not seen since December 2024. Moreover, the platform has faced increased scrutiny following concerns about potential money laundering.
Analyst Forecasts: Will HYPE Reach $100?
Despite these struggles, an analyst predicted that HYPE could reach $50-$100, citing its status as the leading crypto DEX and its high-throughput Layer 1 blockchain.
In the latest X (formerly Twitter), he highlighted Hyperliquid’s impressive growth. The platform averages $6.7 billion in daily volume, a significant increase from $1.1 billion in October. This surge has increased its market share relative to Binance, jumping from 2% to 9% in just six months.
“If Hyperliquid can maintain just a fraction of its growth rate, we could see it reach ~20% of Binance’s volumes by the end of the year,” the post read.
Hyperliquid Growth Compared to Binance. Source: X/Duncan
According to the analyst, this expansion could significantly boost the HYPE token’s valuation.
“If Hyperliquid is able to reach 20% of Binance’s volume, I think we could easily see $40-50 HYPE with the uptick in earnings and a slight multiple expansion,” he said.
He also highlighted several factors that could fuel Hyperliquid’s continued success. The recent addition of native spot Bitcoin (BTC) trading, coin margin functionality, and the possibility of launching a delta-neutral stablecoin are seen as major catalysts for future growth.
Another key development is the evolution of Hyperliquid’s Layer 1 blockchain ecosystem. The platform has attracted over 50 projects and holds over $2.3 billion in USDC and BTC deposits.
The analyst added that Hyperliquid has a strong potential to establish itself as the third most used blockchain, following Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), within the next few years.
“Given ETH and SOL are worth $230 billion and $75 billion, respectively what does that make Hyperliquid’s potential L1 valuation? Even at 15-25% of ETH or SOL, that adds another $10-50 to the token price. $50 for the perps/spot/stablecoin product + another $50 for the L1 and $100 HYPE seems possible,” he predicted.
XRP futures trading on CME Group has surged to a combined $25.6 million in notional volume within its first two days of launch. It marks a strong debut for the altcoin’s entry into regulated derivatives markets. Meanwhile, XRP continues to trade below $2.50, dropping 7% in the past week.
According to official CME data and corroborating reports, 120 standard and 206 micro contracts were traded on May 19, totaling approximately 6.5 million XRP.
On May 20, the exchange logged 59 standard and 485 micro contracts, adding another 4.1 million XRP to the tally.
So, using XRP’s current market price of $2.39, the total trading volume across both days equals approximately $25.6 million.
XRP Futures Notional Volume on CME. Source: CME Group
This volume positions XRP’s debut ahead of other altcoin launches on CME. Solana (SOL) futures, which debuted in March 2025, recorded $12.3 million in first-day notional volume.
Futures Mirror XRP Spot Price, Hint at Stable Outlook
CME’s XRP futures are cash-settled and based on the CME CF XRP-Dollar Reference Rate. This is updated daily at 11 am Eastern Time.
This structure means the futures are pegged closely to the spot market. With XRP currently trading at $2.39, the futures contracts are not reflecting a premium or discount. This suggests traders expect price stability in the short term.
So far, there is no indication of strong bullish or bearish sentiment among futures participants. This could reflect broader market indecision or simply the fact that participants are using the contracts for hedging rather than speculation.
