In a bold and controversial move, blockchain intelligence firm Arkham has revealed Bitcoin wallet addresses it claims belong to Strategy (formerly, MicroStrategy). The software company known for holding the largest amount of Bitcoin. In a post on X, Arkham stated that it had identified an additional 70,816 BTC tied to Strategy’s wallets. Arkham Reveals 87.5% of Strategy’s Bitcoin Stash, Sparking Privacy Debate According to Arkham, this newly identified amount represents 87.5% of MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin holdings. This includes funds stored with Fidelity Digital’s omnibus custody service. Before, the addresses were never documented as belonging to MicroStrategy, but Arkham claims it made the connection first. The development might have a big influence on Bitcoin’s level of transparency and privacy issues in crypto. All Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a public ledger. It’s now possible to trace ownership, even for large institutions that try to keep their activity under wraps. Source: X… Read More at Coingape.com
The discussions on a potential XRP ETF approval by the US SEC are mounting among the market participants which could drive the crypto price higher. Besides, with the recent leadership change in the US SEC and the pro-crypto sentiment hovering, the discussions have further peaked recently. Amid this, experts have cited the approval as a potential catalyst to drive the XRP price to a new high in the coming days.
XRP ETF Approval: Will It Spark A Price Rally?
The XRP ETF approval discussions are now the talk of the town with the pro-crypto regulatory shift in the US. Besides, experts have said that Ripple’s coin and Solana are now leading the altcoin ETF race, citing key reasons.
Notably, nine firms have already submitted ETF applications for Ripple’s native asset with the US SEC. Though still under review, rumors hint that BlackRock may join the race, a move that could dramatically accelerate momentum.
Meanwhile, the asset management giant controls over $11 trillion in AUM, and its entry could send a strong signal to the market. However, an XRP enthusiast has recently shared why BlackRock has still not moved ahead with such a plan.
Expert Predicts Robust Surge
In a recent podcast, crypto analyst “Good Morning Crypto” said that an XRP ETF could act like a “giant vacuum,” pulling the coin out of circulation. Every ETF investment would move Ripple’s native asset into custodial holdings, tightening supply and sparking demand pressure.
Besides, the analyst highlighted that once these ETFs go live, they could lead to scarcity-driven price growth. With fewer coins circulating and more investors locking in their tokens, the market could experience a classic demand shock.
XRP ETF To Trigger ‘A Perfect Storm’?
Meanwhile, in a bullish scenario, regulatory clarity might arrive by August. If US lawmakers pass new legislation on crypto tax, infrastructure, and stablecoins, it would likely clear the path for businesses to use XRP in daily operations. Once that happens, the analyst suggested, institutional adoption would take off.
Besides, the discussions have further soared with pro-crypto Paul Atkins’ entry as the new US SEC chair. Furthermore, if ETFs start hoarding XRP and companies expect prices to rise, they might start stockpiling tokens early. This kind of behavior mirrors a “front-loading effect” in commodity markets, where future price gains trigger large-scale early buying.
XRP price has recorded strong gains of over 9% today, soaring to the $2.28 mark, with its one-day volume rocketing 131% to $5.56 billion. Notably, this surge also comes amid a broader crypto market recovery, with BTC price soaring past the $93K mark.
Amid this, Sistine Research said that Ripple’s coin is poised to hit between $33 and $50 in the coming days. However, the analyst has cited his target as “conservative” and said that it is based on the historical pattern from 2017.
Source: Sistine Research, X
However, the analyst also noted that a “cup and handle” analysis points towards a massive breakout ahead. According to him, this analysis indicates that XRP price is poised to hit between $77 and $100 in the coming days. Having said that, if XRP ETF gets the green light from the US SEC, the future of the asset’s price might hit new heights.
SOL Strategies agreed with ATW Partners to issue a convertible note of up to $500M.
The capital will exclusively be used for purchasing Solana coins, and staked to offer regular yields.
Solana price will heavily benefit from the deal, especially after the recent bullish breakout.
SOL Strategies Inc. (CSE: HODL), an investment company focused on the development and growth of the Solana (SOL) ecosystem, has announced the largest deal geared towards acquiring more SOL coins. On Wednesday, April 23, during the mid-North American trading session, SOL Strategies announced that it had inked an agreement with ATW Partners to issue a convertible note of up to $500M.
According to the announcement, SOL Strategies will issue the notes in an aggregate amount of $20 million as its first initial closing. The first tranche of the deal will close by May 1, 2025.
The agreement will offer an additional capacity of up to $480 million. The acquired SOLs will be staked and the yield generated shared among the investors.
“This is the largest financing facility of its kind in the Solana ecosystem and the first ever directly tied to staking yield. By securing up to half a billion dollars in strategic capital, we are doubling down on our conviction in Solana and our commitment to being the leading institutional staking platform. Every dollar deployed is immediately yield-generating, and accretive to both our balance sheet and our validator business. This structure is not only innovative, it is highly scalable,” Leah Wald, Chief Executive Officer of SOL Strategies, noted.
Impact on Solana Price
The convertible notes will play a crucial role in the long-term growth prospects for the Solana network. Furthermore, its success will attract more institutional investors, and bolster SOL’s bullish sentiment ahead.
From a technical analysis standpoint, SOL price has successfully rebounded following the 42 percent rally in the past two weeks. In the daily timeframe, the SOL price has been forming a megaphone structure, with the next target above $300.
Moreover, the daily MACD and Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicators have already flashed bullish sentiment.
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SOL Strategies agreed with ATW Partners to issue a convertible note of up to $500M. The capital will exclusively be used for purchasing Solana coins, and staked to offer regular yields. Solana price will heavily benefit from the deal, especially after the recent bullish breakout. SOL Strategies Inc. (CSE: HODL), an investment company focused on …
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.
