Cardano’s lacklustre performance over the past week has prompted some of its largest holders to begin selling their coins. On-chain data reveals that ADA whales holding between 100 million and 1 billion coins have collectively offloaded over $160 million worth of the asset within the last seven days.
This wave of distribution suggests waning confidence among the ADA large holders, adding further pressure to an already fragile market.
Cardano Whale Sell-Off Deepens Bearish Sentiment
According to Santiment, over the past week, Cardano whale addresses that hold between 100 million and 1 billion ADA have sold 170 million coins, valued at over $106 million at current market prices.
This wave of distribution signals a negative shift in sentiment among whales. Their decision to offload such a large volume of tokens adds pressure to ADA’s already struggling price.
Moreover, this trend could also influence retail traders to follow suit, exacerbating the selling pressure and further reducing the chances of an ADA price rebound in the near term.
The coin’s weighted sentiment is also currently negative, confirming the growing bearish bias across the market. At press time, this is at -0.20.
This on-chain metric analyzes social media and online platforms to gauge the overall tone (positive or negative) surrounding an asset. When its value is below zero like this, the overall market sentiment regarding the asset is bearish.
Per Santiment, ADA’s weighted sentiment has remained below zero since March 8, indicating that bearish discussions and outlooks continue to outweigh bullish ones.
This persistent negativity suggests a heightened risk of prolonged price decline, as traders appear reluctant to re-enter or increase their exposure to the asset.
Bearish Momentum Builds for ADA
On the daily chart, readings from ADA’s Relative Strength Index (RSI) support this bearish outlook. As of this writing, this key momentum indicator, which tracks an asset’s oversold and overbought market conditions, is at 46.47.
The RSI indicator ranges between 0 and 100, with values above 70 indicating that the asset is overbought and due for a decline. On the other hand, values below 30 signal that the asset is oversold and could witness a rebound.
At 46.47, the downward tilt of ADA’s RSI suggests weakening momentum and the potential for further losses if buying pressure does not return soon. In this scenario, ADA’s price could fall to $0.50.
HTX is launching a series of exclusive promotions for $TRUMP, offering users multiple ways to boost earnings and capture market opportunities amid surging global interest in the token.
Starting April 26 at 16:00 (UTC), HTX launched a special $TRUMP Flexible Earn offer. Users can subscribe to the $TRUMP Earn product and enjoy an annualized return of up to 20% with hourly compounding. Funds can be deposited and withdrawn at any time for maximum flexibility. Simply log in to the HTX App or website and select the “$TRUMP Flexible” product under “Earn.”
From April 28 at 10:00 to May 13 at 15:59 (UTC), users can trade the $TRUMP/USDT spot pair with zero trading fees. This limited-time offer lowers trading costs and makes it easier for users to capture potential gains.
HTX is hosting a $TRUMP Trading Competition from April 27 at 10:00 to May 4 at 10:00 (UTC).
Participants who trade $TRUMP spot will be ranked by total trading volume for a chance to share a 20,000 USDT prize pool.
Bonus: $TRUMP leveraged trades will count 3x toward the total volume.
Note: Users must register on the event page to qualify for rewards.
HTX: Empowering Users with Quality Digital Asset Opportunities
Through Earn promotions, fee-free trading offers, and trading competitions, HTX continues to create a low-cost, high-liquidity trading environment. The $TRUMP campaigns are part of HTX’s broader efforts to enhance user opportunities through curated digital asset offerings, while continuously optimizing platform experience and driving sustainable growth across the global user base.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses.
As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance,” HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
Paris Blockchain Week 2025, Europe’s flagship blockchain and Web3 event, wrapped up its sixth edition at the iconic Carrousel du Louvre, once again raising the bar for global industry gatherings. With over 9,600 attendees from 95 countries, including 67% C-suite executives, this year’s event underscored the growing influence of blockchain across the broader tech and financial sectors.
More than 500 speakers took the stage, including major names like Charles Hoskinson (IOHK), Monica Long (Ripple), Adam Back (Blockstream), and Clara Chappaz (France’s Minister Delegate for AI & Digital Affairs), reflecting the event’s global reach.
Spotlight: PSG × Matchain Side Event – A Landmark Moment in Sports & Web3
One of the standout moments of the week took place outside the main conference venue at the iconic Parc des Princes, where Paris Saint-Germain and Matchain hosted a special side event announcing the launch of their Joint Innovation Studio.
BeInCrypto joined as the official media partner for this exclusive gathering, which brought together sports executives, blockchain leaders, and technologists to explore the future of decentralized identity, fan engagement, and Web3 innovation in sports.
Petrix Barbosa, CEO of Matchain, announced the initiative and celebrated Matchain’s award for Innovation of the Year, spotlighting their pioneering work in tokenized identity solutions.
Pär Helgosson, Head of PSG Labs, emphasized PSG’s continued push to integrate Web3 technologies into fan experiences and digital strategy.
The atmosphere at the stadium matched the ambition of the project, merging cutting-edge blockchain use cases with the passion and scale of global sports. As media partner, BeInCrypto provided exclusive coverage, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insights from this milestone event.
Exclusive Interviews with Web3 Leaders at Paris Blockchain Week
Throughout the week, the BeInCrypto team conducted high-level interviews with thought leaders and executives shaping the future of blockchain:
Aimann Faizz, Head of Business Development at CoinGecko
Andrey Fedorov, Chief Marketing Officer and acting Chief Business Development Officer at STON.fi
Pierre Samaties, CEO of Dfinity Foundation
Alexis Yellow, Founder and Executive Chairman, Yellow
Robby Yung, CEO, Animoca Brands
Javier Rodriguez-Alarcon, COO, XBTO
David Prinçay, director, Binance France
Their insights touched on everything from decentralized finance and tokenized data to semantic identity and sports monetization via blockchain.
Industry Themes and Investor Highlights
A recurring message across the conference was the resilience of blockchain technologies amid economic uncertainty and regulatory transformation. Speakers like Charles Hoskinson and Monica Long emphasized blockchain’s foundational role in shaping future financial systems.
Regulatory spats between the USA and EU have sparked lively debates, with many nodding in agreement that MICA stands as a cornerstone for clearing up the crypto circus on one side of the Atlantic. Meanwhile, the tokenization of real-world assets has become the hot new trend on the block. Following the ETF bandwagon, it appears even the old-school financial giants are seeing tokenization as their golden ticket into the crypto world.
Meme coins, those oddballs of the crypto market, continue to hold their ground as a quirky yet surprisingly significant sector, even though the recent market dip has widened the rift between the staunchly “serious” Bitcoin advocates and the more colorful meme coin enthusiasts.
Beyond the buzz of tokenization, utility coins are tiptoeing back into the spotlight, though hitting a critical mass of users is proving to be a bit like herding cats – a major roadblock on their path to stardom.
As for the tech vanguards, security and scalability remain their pet peeves, with fresh solutions popping up left and right. The ongoing tug-of-war between achieving robust decentralization and actually making these solutions user-friendly continues to fuel fiery debates among the most tech-obsessed attendees at the event.
On the investor side, the “Start in Block” pitch competition attracted 1,000+ startups and 400+ investors, with €10 million in funding up for grabs. Meanwhile, side events like AgentX, Bitcoin Investors Day, and an exclusive VIP dinner under the Louvre Pyramid kept the conversations and deal-making going beyond the conference floor.
Global Coverage & Media Reach
With more than 400 journalists attending from top global outlets, media coverage of PBW 2025 reached unprecedented levels, reinforcing its role as a platform where narratives around innovation and regulation are actively shaped.
About Paris Blockchain Week
Held annually in Paris, PBW is one of the largest and most respected events in the blockchain calendar. The 2025 edition took place April 8–10 at Carrousel du Louvre, hosting over 400 speakers and creating more than 36,000 in-app meetings, making it a global epicenter for Web3 dialogue and partnerships.
Pump.fun is preparing to launch its own token, with plans to raise as much as $1 billion in initial sales. According to some reports, the sale could value the project’s token at around $4 billion.
The token will be offered to both private and public investors. Reports suggest the sale could take place within the next two weeks, although no official date has been announced.
BeInCrypto earlier reported that the launch could take the form of either an airdrop or a Liquidity Bootstrapping Pool (LBP). Each option comes with trade-offs, but the project has not yet disclosed which route it will take.
Speculation around the launch intensified today after Bybit renamed a previously listed token. The token, originally called ‘PUMP’, was tied to PumpBTC, a liquid staking protocol for Babylon.
Bybit changed the ticker to ‘PUMPBTC’, leaving ‘PUMP’ available.
Bybit has renamed the ticker for PumpBTC from $PUMP to $PUMPBTC.
This change is exclusive to Bybit and does not affect listings on other exchanges.
This move triggered fresh discussion within the crypto community, with many pointing to a likely token launch by the Solana-based platform. That speculation has now been confirmed.
Pump.fun has not released further technical or tokenomic details yet.
This is a developing story, and more information is expected in the coming days.
