Shibarium transactions have surged in the last 24 hours, providing a bullish outlook for the SHIB price. This development comes as crypto analyst Javon Marks predicted a 100% surge for the meme coin, which is still looking to break above the psychological $0.000020 price level.
What’s Next For SHIB Price As Shibarium Transactions Surge
Crypto analyst Javon Marks has predicted that the SHIB price could rally to the $0.00003 range. He stated that Shiba Inu is starting to respond to a large bullish divergence and a full recovery, and a bullish continuation can send the top meme coin back to this range, which would represent a surge of over 100%.
This comes as the Shibarium transactions surged in the last 24 hours, which is bullish for the meme coin. Shibariumscan data shows that the transactions surged from 2.43 million on May 1 to 3.1 million on May 2, representing a surge of just over 27%.
Shiba Inu’s burn rate also provides a bullish outlook for the SHIB price. Shibburn data also shows that the burn rate has surged by over 25,353% in the last 24 hours, with 26.3 million SHIB tokens burned during the period. Token burns are bullish, which could spark a price surge for the meme coin as demand skyrockets.
Onchain Metrics Are Still Bearish For The Meme Coin
IntoTheBlock data shows that other on-chain metrics are still bearish for the SHIB price. The Net Network Growth metric is still bearish, indicating that new users aren’t adopting the meme coin.
The ‘In The Money’ metric is also bearish. With 57% of holders currently out of the money, Shiba Inu is at risk of a sell-off, which could lead to a significant decline for the foremost meme coin.
Meanwhile, the ‘Concentration’ and ‘Large Transactions’ metrics are also bearish for Shiba Inu. This indicates that crypto whales aren’t accumulating SHIB at the moment. Whales play a major role in price rallies, and their lack of accumulation could derail any potential rally.
However, a positive for the SHIB price is the recent highlight of the SHIB pay as a permissionless, on-chain alternative to the traditional financial (TradFi) system.
The number of publicly traded companies buying and holding Bitcoin (BTC) has surged to 80 in 2025, a 142% increase from just 33 companies in 2023.
This trend reflects the growing acceptance of Bitcoin as both a strategic reserve asset and a hedge against inflation.
Why Public Companies Are Holding Bitcoin in 2025
Digital asset brokerage firm River revealed that 80 public companies hold Bitcoin, up from just 33 two years ago.
“80 public companies are now buying Bitcoin. Two years ago there were 33. Two years from now there will be…?,” River posed.
Public Companies Holding Bitcoin. Source: River on X
The companies embracing Bitcoin span multiple industries, with a strong concentration in technology and finance. The technology sector accounts for half of the public companies holding Bitcoin. Bitcoin Treasuries data shows firms like MicroStrategy (now Strategy), Tesla, and Block stand at the forefront of integrating Bitcoin into their financial strategies.
The remaining 5% comprises companies from other sectors, including retail and energy. These firms experiment with Bitcoin holdings for transactions and balance sheet diversification.
Several key factors are driving the adoption of Bitcoin among public companies. Inflation hedging has become a major consideration as firms look for alternative stores of value beyond traditional assets.
“Bitcoin is the currency of freedom, a hedge against inflation for middle-class Americans, a remedy against the dollar’s downgrade from the world’s reserve currency, and the off-ramp from a ruinous national debt. Bitcoin will have no stronger advocate than Howard Lutnik,” US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr said recently.
Additionally, investor pressure has played a role as institutional investors and shareholders increasingly push companies to diversify into digital assets. Regulatory clarity and pro-crypto policies in some regions have further encouraged corporate adoption.
Cumulative Bitcoin Holdings Continue to Rise
Meanwhile, public companies have been accumulating Bitcoin at an unprecedented rate. Between 2020 and 2023, they collectively held approximately 200,000 BTC. In 2024 alone, an additional 257,095 BTC was acquired, doubling the total from five years ago.
In the first quarter of 2025, an estimated 50,000 to 70,000 BTC has already been added. Noteworthy, MicroStrategy and Fold Holdings lead the acquisitions. Coinbase’s recent institutional investor survey also indicated that 83% of institutions plan to increase their crypto asset allocation by 2025.
The surge in Bitcoin adoption by public companies coincides with a new wave of crypto-related IPOs (initial public offerings). Notable firms, including Gemini and Kraken, plan to go public, highlighting increased institutional confidence in the digital asset space. These IPOs provide fresh capital inflows and further legitimize the broader crypto market.
Bitcoin has also become a financial lifeline for struggling companies seeking to boost their stock prices. Some firms with declining revenues have turned to Bitcoin investments to attract new investors and strengthen their market position. As a result, Bitcoin is playing an increasingly significant role in corporate strategies.
Beyond corporate treasuries, Bitcoin’s rising adoption also influences financial planning in other areas. Parents increasingly choose Bitcoin as an alternative to traditional college savings plans, betting on its long-term growth potential to fund education expenses.
With 80 public companies now holding Bitcoin, the trend shows no signs of slowing. If the current growth trajectory continues, institutional adoption will deepen as more companies turn to Bitcoin.
Eric Trump, executive vice president of the Trump Organization made a major announcement about the company’s newly announced Trump Tower Dubai development.
The luxury development will be strategically located at the entrance of Downtown Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road. It is scheduled for completion in five years. The project will feature a Trump-branded hotel, residential units, and a clubhouse. Also, two penthouses are priced at Dh75 million ($20.4 million) each.
Dubai described as “one of the hottest property markets” globally
In his statement, Eric Trump has confirmed that crypto payments will be accepted for property purchases at the Trump Tower. The statement came during an interview with The National as the Trump Organization unveiled its $1 billion development project in partnership with London-listed Dar Global.
However, he hasn’t mentioned which cryptocurrencies would be accepted for the payment. If they disclose plans to accept TRUMP, it could potentially help in pumping its price. CoinGape has also released a price prediction for TRUMP coin.
During his interview, Eric Trump characterized Dubai as “certainly one of the” hottest property markets in the world. He pointed to “the amount of tower cranes and the kind of luxury projects being built” as evidence of the city’s strong real estate sector.
Trump highlighted the competitive nature of Dubai’s luxury property sector. He stated that “everybody’s trying to redefine luxury, redefine kind of the highest pinnacle, and they’re all succeeding.”
The executive vice president of the Trump Organization expressed strong confidence in Dubai’s continued growth. He predicted that “Dubai’s real estate market is going to continue to absolutely boom and we’re going to set the kind of new standard in terms of price per square foot and luxury in the market.”
Recent data supports Trump’s assessment of Dubai’s property market strength. According to Knight Frank, Dubai registered 111 sales of homes valued at more than $10 million in the first quarter of 2025.
Trump calls Dubai a destination for the world
Eric Trump emphasized Dubai’s emergence as a global hub for investment and wealth. He mentioned that the city has “become a destination for the entire world.” According to Trump, this status has attracted investment interest from different geographic regions.
This influx of wealth is supported by data cited in the Knight Frank report. It shows that the UAE admitted 7,200 millionaires in 2024, following similar trends of 4,700 in 2023 and 5,200 in 2022. By the end of December, the total number of dollar millionaires in the UAE had reached 130,500. This makes the Emirates as the 14th-largest wealth market globally.
The Trump executive credited government initiatives for boosting Dubai’s property market. This includes residency permits for retired and remote workers, the expansion of the 10-year golden visa program, and overall economic growth resulting from the UAE’s diversification efforts.
Crypto investor Anthony Pompliano recently criticized President Trump’s recent threat to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and warned that such a move would undermine the institutional independence of the Fed and set a bad precedent, particularly for Bitcoin, stocks and hurt the global confidence in US economy.
“I do not believe that the President of the United States should come in and unilaterally fire the Fed President,” he said. “The idea of firing the Fed chairman is a very bad precedent to set this way.”
Why is the price of bitcoin flat? Should Trump fire Jerome Powell? Will The US lose reserve currency status?
Pompliano’s comments come after Trump called out Powell on his truth Social post for not cutting the interest rates soon, as he said “Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” He noted that the Fed already seems political to some and warned that firing Powell could only make things worse.
Not Sacrificing Fed Independence for Crypto Gains
Anthony, despite being a known critic of the Fed himself, remarked that it’s wrong to fight wrongdoing with more wrongdoing. He stressed that protecting the Fed’s independence is more important than the short-term gains. While he acknowledged that rate cuts often boost crypto markets, especially Bitcoin, he emphasized that such gains shouldn’t come at the cost of damaging a key financial institution.
Senator Warren Says It Could Crash Markets
Senator Elizabeth Warren also warned that firing the Fed Chair could seriously hurt investor confidence and crash the markets. In an interview with CNBC, she said that if the Fed is seen as controlled by the President, then it could harm the US economy and make America look like any other “two-bit dictatorship” instead of a stable democracy.
“A big part of our economy strong, and a big part of the world economy strong, is the idea that the big pieces move independently of politics,” Warren said during an appearance on CNBC.
Pompliano agreed with the concerns, warning that such a move sets a dangerous precedent where future monetary policy decisions might be driven by politics rather than data. If investors begin to believe the Fed is no longer impartial, the consequences could be serious, he says.
The Climate Is Changing!
Earlier this week, Powell said that it’s time for clear rules on stablecoins and acknowledged that digital assets are now firmly on the Fed’s radar. In a speech at the Economic Club of Chicago, he said, “The climate is changing,” highlighting crypto’s growing role in the financial system.
Trump and some Republicans have renewed pressure to remove Powell over his cautious stance on rate cuts. The Fed last cut rates in December 2024. While Powell insists on seeing clear signs of falling inflation before making any moves, Trump is concerned that other central banks like the ECB have already cut rates multiple times in 2025.
Opportunity For Bitcoin?
At the same time, experts believe that if the US dollar weakens due to the uncertainties, it could actually help Bitcoin. They believe that a weaker dollar could drive more people to invest in crypto to protect their money.
Why did Pompliano criticize Trump’s call to fire Powell?
Pompliano warned that this would undermine the Fed’s independence and hurt investor confidence, particularly in Bitcoin and global markets.
Why is Trump critical of Powell’s rate policy?
Trump criticized Powell for not cutting rates quickly enough, and is frustrated that other central banks have already made cuts.
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Crypto investor Anthony Pompliano recently criticized President Trump’s recent threat to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and warned that such a move would undermine the institutional independence of the Fed and set a bad precedent, particularly for Bitcoin, stocks and hurt the global confidence in US economy. “I do not believe that the President of …
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