Bitcoin is back in business as it hovers at the $110,000 mark and proving once again why it’s called the king of cryptos. The comeback has everyone buzzing, including Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus, whose cheeky X post sums up the craze entirely.
As the crypto market turns green, here are the insights on Bitcoin’s meteoric rise, altcoin gains, and a surprising Dogecoin-inspired whiskey venture.
Bitcoin’s Big Breakout
Bitcoin (BTC), the king of cryptocurrencies, soared to $110,651 on Monday, its highest in over two weeks. Markus, known for his playful commentary, quipped on X, “Bitcoin randomly decided to get exciting.”
Now trading at $109,625, BTC is up 1.73% in 24 hours (check live) and nearly 5% weekly, bouncing back from a June 5 low of $100,377. With its all-time high of $111,814 from May, just 2.24% away, Bitcoin’s bullish run has traders on edge, expecting to see whether it’ll break records again.
Altcoins Join the Party
It’s not just Bitcoin enjoying the spotlight.
The crypto market is coloured in green (up by 5.14%), with major altcoins riding Bitcoin’s tailcoat. Ethereum (ETH) surged 8.86 % to above $2,771, while other tokens notched gains as high as 18%. Dogecoin (DOGE) rose 4.23% to $0.1918, despite a 1.98% dip last week.
Liquidations Shake the Market
Volatility reigned, with CoinGlass reporting $456 million in liquidations, including $374 million from shorts. This market shake-up highlights the high stakes and quick changes explaining crypto’s dominance.
This wave of liquidations underlines crypto’s infamous volatility, but also its power to surprise and reward those who stay in the game.
Dogecoin’s Spirited Venture
Apart from trading, Dogecoin Foundation joined hands with Heritage Distilling Holding Company, North America’s top craft distillery, to announce House of Doge Bourbon, a whiskey inspired by the meme coin. This bold move highlights Dogecoin’s cultural clout, bringing crypto and mainstream markets closer.
What To Expect?
As Bitcoin enjoys this rally, the crypto world’s energy, fueled by altcoin gains and quirky collaborations, shows an exciting road ahead. Stay tuned for what’s next.
Ray Dalio, the billionaire founder of Bridgewater, has issued a stark warning that the global monetary order is “on the brink” of collapse.
He pointed to the current administration’s tariff policies as a significant catalyst, arguing that they have fueled deglobalization trends and caused severe trade imbalances.
Ray Dalio’s Warnings: The Coming Challenges to US Economic Superiority
The US tariff on most Chinese imports has risen to 145%. In retaliation, Beijing has imposed a 125% tariff on American goods. While reports have circulated that de-escalation could be expected soon, nothing has been confirmed yet.
In his latest essay, Dalio delves deeper into this dynamic, arguing that even if negotiations result in de-escalation, it may not fully undo the damage already inflicted.
“Some people believe that the tariff disruptions will settle down as more negotiations happen and greater thought is given to how to structure them to work in a sensible way. However, I am now hearing from a large and growing number of people who are having to deal with these issues that it is already too late,” he wrote.
Dalio highlighted that exporters and importers worldwide are now forced to reduce their dealings with the US drastically. He noted that both American and Chinese producers and investors are actively seeking alternative plans to minimize interdependence.
He believes this trend is becoming broadly recognized across trade, capital markets, geopolitical, and military relations. Dalio argued that the world is nearing a breakdown of monetary, domestic, political, and international order due to unsustainable fundamentals. This situation mirrors past historical shifts in global orders.
“Though not yet fully realized, it is also increasingly being realized that the United States’ role as the world’s biggest consumer of manufactured goods and greatest producer of debt assets to finance its over-consumption is unsustainable, so assuming that one can sell and lend to the US and get paid back with hard (i.e. not devalued) dollars on their US debt holdings is naive thinking, so other plans have to be made,” Dalio remarked.
The billionaire investor expressed concern that the US risks being bypassed as other countries adapt to these separations, establishing new trade networks and economic “synapses” that exclude the US. This shift could further erode trust in the US dollar, which is already losing ground amid global economic uncertainty.
While he did not specify which currencies might gain prominence, Dalio has previously advocated for “hard money” assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and gold as hedges.
“I want to steer away from debt assets like bonds and debt, and have some hard money like gold and Bitcoin,” Dalio said during the Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW) in December 2024.
Global Monetary System at Risk: Is Bitcoin the Solution?
The warning has resonated within the cryptocurrency community. Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise, stated that Dalio’s recent comments signal a looming “dedollarization” threat.
Park emphasized that Dalio’s shift from supporting China to acknowledging US economic imbalances suggests the global move away from the US dollar is approaching faster than many anticipate, a concept long recognized by Bitcoin advocates.
“The dedollarization threat is nearer than you and I know,” Park wrote.
Similarly, another expert asserted that the conditions Dalio describes create an ideal environment for Bitcoin. Rex believes these developments could drive Bitcoin to surge significantly within the next 18 months, potentially exceeding market expectations.
This impact is already quite visible as BTC’s value has recovered amid a dropping dollar. Over the past week, it has appreciated by 7.5%. At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $94,985.
In fact, market watchers are increasingly bullish on BTC, predicting higher price targets for the largest cryptocurrency. Last week, ARK Invest raised its BTC price forecast from $1.5 million to $2.4 million by 2030. Meanwhile, experts’ forecasts for BTC range from $150,000 per coin to a more optimistic $1 million by the end of 2025.
SINGAPORE, May 1st, 2025 – LBank(lbank.com), the globally leading cryptocurrency exchange, successfully hosted 1001 Crypto Nights, one of the most anticipated side events during TOKEN2049 Dubai. The beachfront festival drew an excess of 5,000 attendees and 100 million online impressions, thus setting a new benchmark in the governance of Web3 cultural experiences.
This is a wonderful night that has much surrealistic energies from decentralized community activity, all creativity in meme culture, and live entertainment. It was indeed a very vibrant marriage of innovation with the community culture hosted by LBank in association with MemeCore and Shiba Inu, and co-organized by Google Cloud and GAIA. With this co-organizing planned for the people who joined in this initiative event, they were made not to feel separated or isolated. With this celebration, LBank reaffirmed its commitment to the charity of bridging culture with crypto.
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A stellar lineup of partners propelled the festival, ranging from tech giants AWS, OneCloud, and Akamai to the major blockchain ecosystems Avalanche, Polygon, Kaspa, and Polkadot. The festival was further spiced up by the collaborations of famous meme communities: WIF, BABY DOGE, BRETT, DOG, TURBO, NEIRO, ELON, SUNDOG, and PONKE. All these co-organization brought their own unique energy and cultural creativity.
Some guests wandered into interactive booths and immersive-brand activations surrounding the gleefully transformed Aladdin carnival-themed venue. Anything from fortune-tellers and live sketch artists to glowing body paint stations and the cosplay fantasy photo zones offered magic everywhere you turned. A standout from the evening was the new gamification mechanic known as “Chips System,” where guests were rewarded for completing both online and onsite missions. The night was brought to a beautiful finish by an aerial display of light with 300 flying drones drifting above Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, painting the skyline with luminous formations, and ensuring that the memories of this program are cherished forever.
“Web3 thrives on openness, imagination, and shared momentum,” said Eric He, LBank’s Community Angel Officer and Risk Control Adviser. “Memecoins and community tokens are more than hype—they’re culture crystallizing on-chain, turning stories and humor into shared value. That’s why LBank is positioning itself as the go-to platform for meme innovation: from fast listings to deep liquidity and global community support, we’re actively building the cultural infrastructure of Web3.”
The spectacular milestone completed yet another chapter in LBank’s fabulous history of curating immersive Web3 experiences all over the world. In April 2024, LBank Labs partnered with Web3 Summit and BlockNews to bring to Dubai the Web3 Summit where the global experts examined the latest intersections of Web3, AI, and FinTech. In September 2024, LBank co-hosted an after-party for the TOKEN2049 event-“Meet Your Meme,” an energetic night where prominent meme coin holders, creators, and builders exchanged cultural ideas. In February 2025, LBank Labs brought to a successful conclusion its side event-“AI in the Skyline”-at Consensus Hong Kong, with an attendance of more than 800 participants. The tremendous success of 1001 Crypto Nights testifies to LBank’s continuous effort in extending and engaging a global Web3 community through high-profile offline events.
As the curtains fall on 1001 Crypto Nights, LBank reinforces its mission to lead not just in exchange services, but in building meaningful cultural connections across Web3. With a growing global footprint, deep market expertise, and a culture-first strategy, LBank remains committed to empowering the next generation of users and reshaping the future of crypto.
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Founded in 2015, LBank is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, serving over 15 million registered users in more than 210 countries and regions. With daily turnover exceeding $3 billion, LBank has committed to providing the finest trading experience across the board with user-friendly trading access for more than 800 cryptocurrencies. LBank has also produced average returns of over 130% from newly listed assets through its innovative trading solutions.
An early bird into the Meme Coin market, LBank has listed more than 240 mainstream Meme coins and 40 Meme gems, many of which have gained over 500% profits. As the industry leader in first-time Meme coin listings, LBank has become the go-to platform for Meme coin investors.
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SINGAPORE, May 1st, 2025 – LBank(lbank.com), the globally leading cryptocurrency exchange, successfully hosted 1001 Crypto Nights, one of the most anticipated side events during TOKEN2049 Dubai. The beachfront festival drew an excess of 5,000 attendees and 100 million online impressions, thus setting a new benchmark in the governance of Web3 cultural experiences. This is a …
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