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President Trump’s family-controlled media company, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), plans to raise $3 billion to buy cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin.
According to reports, the capital raise will include $2 billion in fresh equity and $1 billion via a convertible bond.
Trump Media’s Crypto Venture Coincides with the President’s Collision with Harvard
TMTG aims to announce the offering ahead of a major crypto conference in Las Vegas, where Vice President JD Vance and Trump’s sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, are expected to speak.
According to the Financial Times, underwriters could include ClearStreet and BTIG. The at-the-market share sale would be executed near Friday’s closing price.
BEEAKING: TRUMP Media Group aims to raise $3 BILLION for cryptocurrency investments.
Notably, this move closely follows Trump’s threat to redirect $3 billion in federal research grants away from Harvard University to US trade schools.
The administration froze roughly $2.2 billion in grants, mainly from the National Institutes of Health, after accusing Harvard of fostering antisemitism and non-compliance with federal directives.
Meanwhile, Harvard has sued, calling the funding cuts unconstitutional. That proposal would require congressional action to reallocate funds designated for biomedical research.
Critics argue it represents an overreach of executive power. However, supporters say it would boost vocational training in high-demand trades.
Bill Ackman Says Harvard is Mismanaging Their Negotiations w/ President Trump
“The wrong thing to do with President Trump is to escalate … The view of most Americans is that the federal government giving taxpayer money to a university is a privilege and not a right … President… pic.twitter.com/unrdrjrfz8
While TMTG operates independently of the federal government, the timing and scale of its crypto ambitions have drawn scrutiny, given its close ties to the Trump family and the administration’s broader policy posture.
There is a juxtaposition that can’t be ignored. A Trump-linked entity raising billions for digital asset investment as the administration pressures elite institutions and proposes to shift public funding toward vocational programs.
Interest in XRP is cooling off, with key on-chain metrics signaling potential short-term weakness ahead.
With waning bullish sentiment across the broader market, these factors suggest a likely deeper price decline for XRP in the coming trading sessions.
XRP Traders Are Tapping Out: $222 Million Exit Signals Fear
XRP’s falling Estimated Leverage Ratio (ELR) on leading exchange Binance confirms falling investor confidence and a declining appetite for risk. According to CryptoQuant, the ELR currently sits at 0.36 — its lowest weekly close in the past month.
An asset’s ELR measures the average amount of leverage its traders use to execute trades on a cryptocurrency exchange. It is calculated by dividing the asset’s open interest by the exchange’s reserve for that currency.
XRP’s declining ELR indicates a reduced risk appetite among traders. It suggests that investors are growing cautious about the token’s short-term prospects and are avoiding high-leverage positions that could amplify potential losses.
The trend is no different among spot market participants. According to Coinglass data, XRP has recorded negative netflows exceeding $222 million since July 29, signaling persistent sell-side dominance and weak buy-side pressure.
When an asset records negative spot netflows, traders are selling their holdings and taking profits, while fewer buyers are stepping in to replace them.
This trend could worsen XRP’s current downtrend, as the demand for the asset decreases while its supply builds up.
XRP Bears Close In on $2.71—But a $3.39 Breakout Is Still in Sight
As sell-side pressure gains, XRP risks plunging to $2.71. If this support floor fails to hold, the altcoin could witness a steeper fall to $2.50.
On the other hand, a breakout above the $3 price level remains possible if buying momentum strengthens. A successful move past this threshold could pave the way for a rally toward $3.39.
Ethereum (ETH) is up more than 10% over the last seven days as the market shows signs of renewed activity. However, key technical indicators reveal a mix of weakening trend strength and cautious optimism from buyers.
ETH is currently battling critical resistance zones that could define whether the rally continues or fades. With momentum still fragile, May could be a decisive month for Ethereum’s next major move.
Ethereum’s Trend Weakens Sharply as Bears Close In
Ethereum’s DMI chart shows its ADX is currently at 24.91, a sharp decline from 39 two days ago. The ADX, or Average Directional Index, measures the strength of a trend, whether up or down.
Generally, an ADX reading above 25 signals a strong trend, while values below 20 suggest the market is entering a period of weakness or range-bound trading.
The steep drop in ADX indicates that Ethereum’s recent momentum is quickly losing strength. Without renewed buying or selling pressure, ETH could remain stuck in a more volatile, sideways pattern over the short term.
Meanwhile, the directional indicators are showing a clear shift. The +DI, which tracks bullish pressure, has dropped to 22.71, falling from 31.71 three days ago and 27.3 yesterday.
In contrast, the -DI tracks bearish pressure has climbed to 17.68, up from just 7.16 three days ago and 15.64 yesterday. Yesterday, the gap between buyers and sellers nearly closed, with +DI at 20.91 and -DI at 20.1, suggesting sellers almost regained market control.
ETH RSI Climbs After Sharp Drop: Will the Recovery Hold?
Ethereum’s RSI is currently sitting at 56, up from 45.5 one day ago, after reaching 70.46 four days ago. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum indicator that measures the speed and magnitude of price movements.
Typically, an RSI above 70 suggests an asset is overbought and may be due for a pullback, while an RSI below 30 indicates oversold conditions and the potential for a rebound.
Readings between 30 and 70 are considered neutral, with levels around 50 often signaling a market at a decision point. The sharp swing in Ethereum’s RSI over the past few days reflects the recent volatile sentiment around ETH.
With the RSI back up to 56, Ethereum has regained momentum after dipping into neutral-to-bearish territory. A reading above 50 leans slightly bullish, suggesting that buyers have started to reassert some control, though not with overwhelming strength.
However, if momentum stalls again and the RSI turns back down, it would suggest the recovery is losing steam and that Ethereum could fall back into a broader consolidation or even a correction phase.
Ethereum Battles Key Resistance as Breakout or Breakdown Looms
Ethereum price has made several attempts over the past few days to break above the resistance level at $1,828. If ETH manages to break and hold above this level decisively, it could open the door for a stronger move upward.
The next major target would be $1,954, and if bullish momentum remains strong, a further rally toward $2,104 could unfold. Ethereum could eventually test $2,320 in an even more aggressive uptrend, marking a significant bullish extension.
These levels will be key to watch as they could define the strength and sustainability of any breakout in the coming days.
On the downside, if Ethereum fails to hold its current levels and the trend reverses, the first critical support to watch lies at $1,749. A break below that could trigger a move lower toward $1,689.
Losing these levels would signal a much deeper correction, suggesting that the recent attempts at recovery were only temporary before a more prolonged bearish phase sets in.
