Eric Trump Confirms USD1 Stablecoin Chosen for MGX’s $2B Binance Investment
At Token2049 in Dubai, Eric Trump revealed that the Trump family’s stablecoin, World Liberty Financial USD (USD1), has been selected as the official stablecoin for MGX’s $2 billion investment in Binance. The announcement follows MGX’s earlier disclosure of plans to acquire a significant stake in the crypto exchange.
Cardano price has moved sideways this month, but could be ripe for a strong bullish breakout if Bitcoin rises to $100k as Arthur Hayes predicts. ADA token was trading at $0.640 on Tuesday, a consolidation that may be calm before the storm.
Cardano Price Could Benefit if Bitcoin Hits Arthur Hayes’ Prediction
Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMex, has come up with a highly bullish Bitcoin price prediction. In an X post this week, he predicted that the coin would eventually surge to $100K in the near term. Such a move would imply a 13% surge from the current level.
Arthur Hayes Bitcoin Price Prediction
Technicals suggest that this prediction is possible as BTC price has formed a double-bottom pattern at $76,485. This is one of the most bullish patterns in technical analysis. A bullish breakout is confirmed once the coin rises above the neckline, which is at $88,415.
A clear breakout above that level will raise the odds of Bitcoin price soaring above $90,000, followed by the psychological level at $100,000. Robert Kiyosaki believes that the Bitcoin price may surge to $180k this year.
Bitcoin Price Chart
Bitcoin has another catalyst: its role as a safe haven. With gold price reaching a record high, there are signs that investors are moving to BTC, which has similar characteristics. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have had inflows in the last two days as the stock market crashed.
Therefore, a Bitcoin price recovery would benefit other altcoins like Cardano, Solana, Pepe, and Hedera Hashgraph. Historically, these assets have a close correlation with Bitcoin.
ADA Price Analysis: Forms a Bullish Pattern
ADA price has been in a downtrend after peaking at $1.322 in November last year. It bottomed to a low of $0.512, its lowest swing this month.
While Cardano remains below the 50-day and 200-day EMAs, it has formed a rare and highly bullish reversal sign. It has formed a falling wedge, which is characterized by two downtrending and converging trendlines.
ADA price has also formed a small bullish pennant. This pattern features a flagpole-like shape and a symmetrical triangle. It often leads to more gains, which is triggered when the two lines near their confluence level.
Cardano Price Chart
Therefore, Cardano price will likely have a bullish breakout. If this happens, the next level to watch will be $1, up by 55% from the current level.
The bullish ADA price forecastwill be canceled if the coin crashes below the lower line of the bearish pennant. A drop below that level will bring the support at $0.456 to view. This price is at the highest swing in July last year.
Coinbase, the largest digital assets exchange in the United States, has revealed that residents across five states have missed out on more than $90 million in potential staking rewards since June 2023.
The exchange explained that the missed earnings stemmed from these states’ ongoing legal actions against the platform’s staking services.
Coinbase Pushes Back Against Outdated Staking Bans in US States
On April 25, Coinbase publicly urged California, New Jersey, Maryland, Wisconsin, and South Carolina to lift their restrictions against its staking services.
According to the exchange, removing these restrictions would align these states with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Notably, several other states have already abandoned similar efforts.
Coinbase argues that the holdout states have imposed outdated and misdirected bans. The company stresses that regulators originally designed cease-and-desist orders to combat scams, not legitimate financial services like staking.
Considering this, the firm warned that the financial impact on residents will continue to grow unless the restrictions are lifted soon.
“The holdouts actively harm their consumers by barring their access to safe wealth generation tools like staking. They’ve cost these Americans tens of millions of dollars in potential earnings – and counting,” Coinbase’s chief legal officer Paul Grewal said on X.
Beyond lost earnings, Coinbase believes these state-level actions harm consumers by limiting their choices.
The exchange warned that residents might be forced to seek staking options through less secure, lightly regulated platforms. This shift could expose users to higher risks without the protections offered by licensed and established exchanges.
“By singling out Coinbase, these holdout states are arbitrarily picking winners and losers. That’s the job of consumers, not state bureaucrats. Their actions not only deprive consumers of competition and choice, but also push them towards potentially less regulated (or unregulated) staking platforms,” Coinbase stressed
Coinbase also raised concerns about the wider effects on the crypto industry. The ongoing bans, it said, add to the regulatory uncertainty that continues to cloud the US digital asset market.
“Against this backdrop, continued litigation by the holdout states is more indefensible than ever. These lawsuits don’t protect consumers – they confuse them and expose them to greater risk,” Coinbase stated.
The firm emphasized that dropping the staking restrictions would benefit residents and promote safer innovation. It added that this move would help create a stronger, more competitive crypto economy in the United States.
The US Department of the Treasury predicts that the stablecoin market could reach a market capitalization of $2 trillion by 2028. This marks a sevenfold increase from its current level of approximately $240 billion.
Meanwhile, MEXC COO has stated that this milestone may be achieved sooner, possibly by next year.
Why the Stablecoin Market is Set to Explode by 2028
Institutional interest in crypto products, such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) ETFs, is increasing. Notably, stablecoins play a central role in blockchain-based transactions, especially as the tokenization of financial assets expands.
Additionally, clearer regulatory frameworks, including the potential inclusion of stablecoins in liquidity management strategies and allowing banks to access public blockchains, would integrate stablecoins into traditional financial systems. The developments position these assets for significant market expansion.
“Evolving market dynamics, structures, and incentives have the potential to accelerate stablecoins’ trajectory to reach ~$2 trillion in market cap by 2028,” the report read.
Currently, USD-pegged stablecoins dominate the market, accounting for over 99% of the market cap. Tether (USDT) is the leading player, with a capitalization of $145 billion. Circle’s USDC (USDC) comes in second with a market cap of $60 billion.
Thus, their growing adoption could significantly impact the banking and Treasury markets. Stablecoins, particularly those that are yield-bearing or offer unique payment features, could lead to a shift in demand from traditional bank deposits to stablecoins. This, in turn, could force banks to raise interest rates or find alternative funding sources.
Additionally, the report noted that stablecoin adoption could increase demand for short-term Treasuries. This is contingent on the passing of the GENIUS Act. The proposed bill mandates that stablecoin issuers hold US Treasuries as reserves.
Additionally, the reserve requirements outlined in the bill could help mitigate the risk of de-pegging. This would reduce the need for issuers to rely on the Federal Reserve during times of stress or volatility.
“Demand in stablecoins could have a net neutral impact on the US money supply, however the attractiveness of USD-pegged stablecoins could drive currently non-USD liquidity holdings into USD,” the report added.
MEXC COO Predicts $2 Trillion Stablecoin Market by 2026
“With many sovereign banks and corporations exploring stablecoin issuance, particularly in other fiat currencies, and governments prioritizing regulation clarity, the stablecoin market cap could exceed $2 trillion by 2026,” Jin told BeInCrypto.
Jin highlighted that ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty will likely drive further growth in stablecoin market capitalization.
“Despite the recent volatile market landscape, stablecoin demand has remained resilient, growing over $38 billion year-to-date. Stablecoins now account for 1% of the global M2 USD money supply, processing over $33 trillion in volume in the last year, including $2.8 trillion in the last month alone,” she said.
According to Jin, the expanding role of these assets in decentralized finance (DeFi), cross-border payments, and digital asset trading is expected to be crucial in the next phase of cryptocurrency market growth and the broader mainstream adoption of digital assets.
Their capacity to provide stability and liquidity, particularly during times of market volatility and liquidity shortages, solidifies their importance as a core asset for institutional and retail investors.
