The website of Curve Finance, a major decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, has reportedly been hacked.
The team posted an urgent alert on X (formerly Twitter), advising users not to interact with the platform. While details remain vague, the protocol has potentially suffered a DNS hijack.
Curve Finance Hacked – What We Know So Far
The incident has reportedly impacted multiple DeFi projects. Convex Finance and Resupply, both of which rely on Curve’s data feeds, reported outages and functionality issues.
Both teams confirmed their own platforms remain secure, but dependent services are disrupted until Curve’s domain is restored.
Convex’s website uses data from Curve, and Curve’s domain name is currently suffering an attack. As a result, this data is currently unavailable, which negatively impacts most of Convex’s website. Convex’s website is safe but will not work correctly until Curve’s domain name… https://t.co/d4npGmMgyn
DNS hijacking is a type of cyberattack where attackers manipulate the Domain Name System to redirect users to malicious sites. In this case, attackers could trick users into interacting with fraudulent versions of Curve’s platform.
Security experts and users have flagged this as a strong reminder of the risks associated with DeFi frontends. Unlike decentralized smart contracts, web frontends remain vulnerable to traditional attacks such as DNS hijacking.
Projects linked to Curve, including Convex, have emphasized that while their backends are unaffected, users should avoid signing transactions or interacting with dApps tied to Curve during this period.
While all smart contracts are safe, the domain name points to a malicious site which can drain your wallet!
We are investigating and working on recovering the access.
Curve Finance said it is working with affected partners to resolve the issue. As the investigation continues, further updates are expected.
This situation highlights the need for DeFi protocols to focus more heavily on frontend security. Recent DeFi hacks reflect that the front end remains an exposed vector despite decentralized architectures.
Made in USA coins have delivered a mixed performance in the first week of May, with PENGU, SUI, and RENDER showing very different trajectories. PENGU surged by 107% over the past week, signaling a strong recovery after months of correction.
SUI also impressed, jumping 70% and positioning itself among the largest Made in USA coins. Meanwhile, RENDER struggled to gain traction, underperforming both the broader market and the leading AI coins.
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)
PENGU was once the leading meme coin on Solana, reaching a peak market cap of $2.9 billion on January 6.
However, after its explosive rise, the token entered a prolonged correction phase, with its market cap falling below the $1 billion mark by January 29.
Since then, PENGU has struggled to regain its previous momentum, reflecting broader cooling interest in meme coins during that period.
Despite the correction, recent price action suggests that sentiment around PENGU may be shifting again.
Over the past seven days, PENGU has surged by 107%, including a gain of more than 16% in just the last 24 hours. PENGU could soon test the $0.011 resistance level if this strong momentum continues.
A break above this point could open the path toward $0.0126, and if bullish pressure remains strong, further targets at $0.0171 and even $0.0223 could come into play — breaking above the $0.020 mark for the first time since January 27.
SUI
SUI has been one of the standout performers among altcoins over the past week, surging 70% and positioning itself just behind Cardano, Solana, and XRP in market cap among the major Made in USA coins.
With such a powerful move quickly, SUI is approaching critical technical levels that could determine whether the rally continues or faces a pullback.
Recently, SUI tested the resistance at $3.73 but failed to break through it. If it manages to test this level again and successfully break above it, the next target would be $4.25, which would also mark SUI’s first time trading above $4 since January 31.
However, if bullish momentum fades, SUI could retrace to test the $3.25 support zone.
Losing this support could lead to a deeper correction toward $2.92 or even $2.51, making the coming price action especially important for assessing whether SUI’s rally can extend further.
RENDER
RENDER has been lagging behind the broader market, posting only a 2% gain over the last seven days, far less than most other major Made in USA coins.
It has also underperformed relative to the top AI-focused tokens, such as TAO, FET, and VIRTUAL, which have shown much stronger momentum.
This lackluster performance suggests that while artificial intelligence narratives continue to gain traction, RENDER has struggled to capture the same level of enthusiasm, raising concerns about its near-term outlook compared to its peers.
Technically, RENDER’s EMA lines are signaling potential weakness, with the possibility of a death cross forming soon.
If the downtrend materializes, RENDER could first test support at $4.25; losing that level could open the door for deeper drops to $3.82, $3.55, and even $3.14.
However, if RENDER manages to regain positive momentum, a rebound toward $4.63 could still be in play.
Bitcoin (BTC) broke above the $90,000 mark for the first time since March 5, as momentum indicators flash increasingly bullish signals. The latest surge comes alongside a sharp rise in ADX, a bullish Ichimoku Cloud formation, and EMA alignment favoring continued upside.
With buying pressure outweighing selling activity and ETF inflows hitting a three-month high, market sentiment is leaning in favor of the bulls. If resistance is breached, BTC could open the path toward $100,000, reinforcing its role as a hedge amid broader market uncertainty.
Bitcoin Bulls Regain Control as ADX Signals Strengthening Uptrend
Bitcoin’s Directional Movement Index (DMI) is signaling a significant shift in momentum, with its ADX rising sharply to 29.48 — up from just 15.3 two days ago.
The ADX, or Average Directional Index, measures the strength of a trend regardless of its direction. Readings below 20 indicate a weak or sideways market, while values above 25 suggest a strong trend is forming.
Looking deeper into the DMI components, the +DI (positive directional indicator) currently stands at 30.99 — nearly doubling from 15.82 two days ago, though slightly down from its 37.61 peak yesterday.
This suggests that while buying pressure surged recently, it has eased slightly in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the -DI (negative directional indicator) has dropped sharply to 10.86 from 22.48, indicating a clear weakening of selling pressure.
The combination of a strong ADX and a high +DI versus a declining -DI implies that bulls are currently in control. If the trend holds, Bitcoin may continue its upward trajectory in the short term.
Bitcoin Trend Strengthens With Clear Bullish Momentum Signal
Bitcoin’s Ichimoku Cloud chart is showing clear bullish signals. Price action is well above the Kumo (cloud), indicating strong upward momentum.
The Tenkan-sen (blue line) remains above the Kijun-sen (red line), reinforcing the short-term bullish bias. The gap between them continues to widen, a sign of strengthening momentum.
Additionally, the future cloud (Senkou Span A and B) is angled upward. This suggests that the bullish trend could persist if current conditions hold.
The Chikou Span (green lagging line) is also positioned above the price candles and the cloud, confirming trend alignment from a lagging perspective.
Together, these elements point to a healthy uptrend, with no immediate signs of reversal unless a strong breakdown below the Tenkan-sen or the cloud emerges.
Bitcoin Eyes New Breakouts as Bullish Momentum Builds
Bitcoin’s EMA lines are bullish, with short-term averages positioned above the longer-term ones, signaling strong upward momentum.
Bitcoin’s price is approaching a key resistance level at $92,920. A breakout above this zone could open the door for further gains.
The current structure suggests that bulls remain in control, as long as support levels are respected and upward momentum persists.
According to Tracy Jin, COO of crypto exchange MEXC, Bitcoin’s recent performance has been reviving its label as “digital gold”:
“Bitcoin’s recent strength in the face of market-wide volatility is reviving its long-dormant status as a “digital gold.” With U.S. equities slipping back to tariff-era lows and the dollar plunging to a three-year nadir, Bitcoin’s ability to post gains is reshaping investor perception.” Jin told BeInCrypto.
A break below this level would weaken the structure and increase the chances of deeper corrections. The next key areas to watch are $86,532 and $83,133.
Altcoin season may be taking shape in a new and less predictable way in 2025. While the market recently saw a brief altcoin rally, analysts believe these mini-cycles will continue to appear before a broader, more sustained shift occurs.
Bitcoin dominance has dropped sharply, and altcoins have started to outperform BTC in the short term, but broader indicators suggest this rotation is still selective. Unlike past cycles, the next altcoin season could be more fragmented, favoring projects with strong fundamentals and execution rather than lifting the entire market.
Bitcoin Dominance Drops to March Lows as Altcoins Gain Ground
Bitcoin dominance has dropped sharply over the past six days, falling from 65.39% to 62.5%—a decline of nearly 5 basis points and its lowest level since March 31.
This shift suggests that capital is beginning to flow away from Bitcoin and into altcoins, weakening BTC’s share of the total crypto market cap.
Bitcoin dominance tracks the percentage of the overall crypto market made up by Bitcoin. A falling dominance level often signals the start of an altcoin season, where smaller-cap tokens outperform Bitcoin.
A notable example occurred in late 2024, when dominance dropped from 61.1% to 55% between November 21 and December 7, sparking a broad altcoin rally. If this trend continues, altcoins could see renewed momentum in the days ahead.
According to Marcin Kazmierczak, Co-founder & COO of RedStone:
“The recent mini altseason reflects growing investor interest in altcoins, driven by or possibly resulting from falling BTC dominance. It’s possible we’ll see sustained rallies, especially as the market matures and more projects gain traction. However, I expect that, unlike past cycles, the market will continue the trend of not all altcoins benefiting equally — projects with strong products and excellent go-to-market strategies will likely outperform, while others may struggle to maintain momentum.” – Kazmierczak told BeInCrypto.
Top Altcoins Outpace Bitcoin This Week, But YTD Gap Remains Wide
Year-to-date, Bitcoin (BTC) continues to dominate most of the altcoin market, outperforming 11 of the top 12 altcoins. The only exception is XRP, which has posted a 23% gain this year, slightly edging out Bitcoin.
This performance gap is one reason the broader market has remained in a Bitcoin-led phase, with capital largely consolidating around BTC rather than spreading evenly across the altcoin space.
However, the trend has shifted sharply in the past seven days. Despite BTC rising 7% during this period, it was outperformed by all of the top 12 altcoins—most notably by Ethereum (ETH), which jumped 43%, and Dogecoin (DOGE), which surged 36%.
This short-term reversal may indicate the early stages of a potential altcoin season. According to Aurelie Barthere, Principal Research Analyst at Nansen, Solana looks bullish:
“We like SOL for strong fundamentals plus stabilizing 50-day moving average vs BTC.” – Barthere told BeInCrypto.
If altcoins continue to sustain this momentum and outperform BTC more consistently, it could signal a broader market rotation away from Bitcoin dominance and into the altcoin sector.
Altcoin Market Cap Rises, But Index Signals BTC Still Leads
The total market cap of altcoins has surged over the past week, rising from $1.07 trillion to $1.30 trillion—a significant increase signaling strong inflows into the altcoin sector.
Despite this growth, the CoinMarketCap Altcoin Season Index has declined from 35 to 31 in the same period, showing that most altcoins are still underperforming relative to Bitcoin.
This disconnect suggests that while money is flowing into altcoins, it’s not yet broad or strong enough across the top 100 assets to trigger a true altcoin season.
The CMC Altcoin Season Index measures whether the market is favoring altcoins over Bitcoin by analyzing the performance of the top 100 altcoins.
If at least 75% of them outperform Bitcoin, it’s considered Altcoin Season; if 25% or fewer do, it’s Bitcoin Season. The index ranges from 1 to 100 and updates daily.
With the current value sitting at 31, the market remains in a Bitcoin-dominated phase, despite the rising altcoin market cap—highlighting that only a limited number of altcoins are driving the gains.
