Ethereum has posted a strong recovery over the past week. On April 9 alone, the ETH market saw a growth of 8.24%. In the last 24 hours, the market has surged by over 1.5%. However, fresh on-chain data shows a disturbing trend – an unusually large influx of ETH to derivatives exchanges. Is another price drop coming?
Ethereum Regains Bullish Momentum – But Can It Hold?
At the start of this month, the Ethereum price was $1,821.51. Although at one point on the second day of the month, the price touched a peak of $1,957.94, it plummeted to $1,794.51 by the time of closing.
Between April 5 and 8, the ETH market slipped by over 18.86%. Since April 9, the market has surged by 7.82%.
Compared to the first week, the market appeared more stable in the second week. Between April 7 and 13, the market climbed slightly by 2.83%.
In the last seven days, the market has witnessed a rise of 0.1%.
Reports indicate that the aforementioned unusual inflow was the largest daily inflow in March and April.
Yesterday, the ETH price declined from $1,588.44 to $1,577.07, marking a drop of 0.71%. At one point yesterday, the price touched as low as $1,537.28.
These types of inflows often suggest traders are hedging or opening short positions.
ETH Historical Patterns: Inflows Have Preceded Major Price Drops
A historical pattern analysis reveals that similar inflows, though not as severe as April 16’s, were observed on March 26 and April 3 as well.
On both these occasions, the market witnessed a sharp correction. Between March 25 and 30, the Ethereum market experienced a serious correction of 13.05%. Between April 4 and 8, the market saw a significant correction of 18.92%.
Macroeconomic Uncertainty and Trade Tensions Weigh on Crypto Markets
Since April 1, the cryptocurrency market has slipped by around 0.38%, and the altcoin market by 4.42%. During the period, the Ethereum market has dropped by at least 12.56%.
Ethereum Market Outlook: What Traders Should Watch Next
In 2024 and 2023, Ethereum grew by 46.1% and 90.8%, respectively. In the first quarter of this year, the market showed an unimpressive change of -45.3%. In Q1 2024 and Q1 2023, the market rose by 59.8% and 52.4%, respectively.
April has been a volatile month for the entire crypto market, especially the Ethereum market, because of the imposition of the tariff policy by the Trump administration and the subsequent announcement of a 90-day pause for its implementation.
In conclusion, Ethereum’s price is showing some recovery, but big inflows to derivatives and global tensions make its short-term outlook uncertain.
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The state of security across the crypto and blockchain space has changed significantly in the past few months. Traditional smart contracts exploited or brute force attacks on blockchain networks are being superseded by crypto scams like rug pulls and pump-and-dump schemes.
BeInCrypto spoke with a spokesperson from security firm CertiK to understand how blockchain and security threats are evolving and how projects and users can safeguard against future exploits.
Social Media Hacks on the Rise
Over the past few months, the crypto community has seen a rise in social media-related hacks. This increasingly common tendency has pivoted away from the orchestration of more sophisticated blockchain attacks that have traditionally plagued headlines.
Whereas smart contract exploits or blockchain hacks require more knowledge, hackers have found an easier avenue by targeting social media accounts instead.
X (formerly Twitter) has quickly become the social media platform of choice among Web3 hackers.
Social Media is Now a Prime Target for Web3 Hackers
After US President Donald Trump launched his meme coin only two days before assuming office, hackers began to take advantage of the hype to hack high-profile X accounts and convince followers to invest in scam meme coins.
Last month, anonymous hackers took over the X account of the former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad to promote MALAYSIA, a fake meme coin promoted as the country’s official cryptocurrency.
The post was removed within an hour, but the damage was done. Analysis shows that these hackers were probably related to the infamous Russian Evil Corp and that they stole $1.7 million in this rug pull.
The MALAYSIA token scam happened only two weeks after hackers exploited former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s social media account. In that instance, scammers promoted the BRAZIL token, which rose over 10,000% in minutes, netting the scammers over $1.3 million.
These scams have also affected technological companies.
Attacks on Tech Companies
In December, AI research and development company Anthropic also saw its X account hacked. A fraudulent post claimed that a fake token called CLAUDE would incentivize AI and crypto projects and included a wallet address for investors.
Attackers managed to collect around $100,000 from speculative investors.
These situations also highlight a broader issue of weak account security on social media platforms. As a result, even prominent individuals are susceptible to security breaches that directly affect the crypto community.
TRUMP Meme Coin Launch Was a Catalyst For Crypto Scams
“Now is the time to talk about the fact that large-scale political coins cross a further line: they are not just sources of fun, whose harm is at most contained to mistakes made by voluntary participants, they are vehicles for unlimited political bribery, including from foreign nation states,” Buterin claimed.
Buterin highlighted the tokens’ role in enabling scams and political corruption in crypto and blamed a regulatory loophole former SEC Chair Gary Gensler created for allowing bad actors to exploit governance tokens.
However, these crypto scams extend beyond political themes.
Growth of Social Engineering Exploits
A week after Buterin cautioned against political meme coins, a Coinbase user lost $11.5 million after falling victim to a social engineering scam on Base.
Crypto sleuth ZackXBT uncovered the exploit, pointing out that this incident is part of a growing trend, with multiple Coinbase users suffering similar losses. He also estimates that crypto scams of this nature have drained at least $150 million from Coinbase customers.
“Coinbase has a serious fraud problem. I just uncovered many more recent thefts from Coinbase users. The $150 million stolen from Coinbase users in a year is just from thefts I independently confirmed. So it’s more than likely multiples of this number,” ZachXBT stated.
In social engineering scams, attackers use phishing emails, spoofed calls, and other deceptive tactics to trick victims into revealing private keys or login credentials. Once they gain access, they drain wallets, move funds, and take control of accounts.
For CertiK, these situations stipulate the need for stronger security measures.
Addressing these security challenges is crucial as new crypto projects increase exponentially.
Prioritizing Proactive Security in a Rapidly Growing Industry
The Web3 sector is experiencing consistent growth, marked by a surge in new crypto project launches. This innovative momentum is expected to continue, but it’s also fueling security concerns.
Notably, the increasing rate of scams and hacks in the first three months of 2025 makes it clear that security efforts are struggling to keep up with innovation.
A study by Precedence Research estimates the Web 3.0 market will expand from USD 4.62 billion in 2025 to approximately USD 99.75 billion by 2034, with a projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.18% during that period.
Predicted market size of Web3 in the next ten years. Source: Precedence Research.
Yet, CertiK believes that project developers are pushing security considerations toward the end of the priority list.
As the Web3 ecosystem evolves, a proactive and adaptive security approach is critical. Prioritizing both blockchain integrity and social media vigilance will be essential for safeguarding the growing Web3 ecosystem.
The battle against these exploits requires a future where security is not an afterthought but a foundational pillar of every Web3 project and user interaction.
XRP price has regained momentum in 2025 following major regulatory and a native stablecoin launch. Here’s how far $10,000 worth of XRP could reach by Citi Group’s recent prediction materialises.
Ripple (XRP) holds $2.20 support despite weekend recess
Ripple (XRP) posted resilient price action over the weekend despite thinning market volumes. XRP maintained its crucial $2.20 support level, closing Sunday near $2.25 with a 2.3% daily gain.
According to Coingecko data as of Sunday April 26, XRP’s 24-hour trading trended within tight range between $2.17 and $2.25, reflecting active buying support.
More so, XRP trading volume came in at $3.1 billion, signaling continued institutional and retail interest even during a low-liquidity weekend. XRP’s 7-day performance shows a 9.3% gain, while the monthly chart reflects a 3.0% increase.
Ripple (XRP) Price Action, April 27, 2025 | Source: Coingecko
Notably, XRP has outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum on several short-term timeframes.
Over the past year, XRP is up an impressive 332.7%, following favorable court rulings and major product rollouts, including the RLUSD stablecoin launched.
The current price trend suggests that XRP has established a steady support above $2.20, as bulls pine for potential continuation toward higher tops in Q2 2025.
Citigroup’s $1.6 Trillion Stablecoin Prediction Positions XRP to Reach $15 by 2030
Citigroup released a landmark report last week forecasting that the global stablecoin market could expand to $1.6 trillion by 2030.
This forecast arrives as stablecoin legislation gains momentum in the U.S., with the Genius Act under review in Congress aiming to establish a clear regulatory framework for dollar-backed digital assets.
Ripple’s strategic launch of RLUSD, its native U.S. dollar stablecoin, positions the company to capitalize on this projected growth. RLUSD directly integrates into Ripple’s payment corridors and liquidity hubs, offering seamless stable-value settlement.
If stablecoins dominate future cross-border payments, as Citigroup expects, XRP’s surrounding ecosystem will see significant network effects.
Government adoption of blockchain falls into two categories: enabling new financial instruments and system modernization. Stablecoins are now major holders of US Treasuries, starting to influence global financial flows. Their growing adoption reflects sustained demand for US dollar-denominated assets. Systems are upgraded by integrating shared ledgers to enhance data synchronization, transparency and efficiency.
Artem Korenyuk, Digital Assets – Client, Citi
The political leaning under Trump has further improved U.S. regulatory stance on digital assets. Increased adoption of RLUSD in global payments may amplify transaction volumes on RippleNet, ultimately driving XRP’s price toward $15 well before the 2030 mark.
Three factors could propel XRP price growth over the next five years:
Institutional Stablecoin Adoption: Ripple’s RLUSD could capture a significant share of future cross-border settlement flows.
Favorable U.S. Crypto Regulation: Regulatory clarity will enable banks, payment providers, and corporations to integrate XRP without fear of enforcement actions.
Ripple expanding Partnerships: Ripple’s ongoing expansion into global payments and international settlements could also boost network transactions and increase organic demand for XRP.
XRP Price Prediction 2040: Here’s How Much $10,000 in XRP Could Grow if It Reaches $15
If XRP reaches $15, the value of a $10,000 investment today would grow substantially. At the current price of $2.25, $10,000 would buy approximately 4,444 XRP tokens. If each token appreciates to $15 by 2040, the total value would be $66,660.
This projection assumes no major dilution from new token issuance and stable macroeconomic conditions supporting digital asset valuations.
Even under conservative scenarios where XRP only partially fulfills its potential, a $10,000 stake today could still outperform traditional equity and bond returns over a fifteen-year horizon.
Long-term investors should monitor Ripple’s expansion of RLUSD usage and adoption in daily payments technologies.
Each of these metrics will be critical in determining whether XRP can transition from a volatile trading asset to a major player in global digital payments by 2030.
Bitcoin is racing fast toward its all-time high of $109,111, with prices surging. But despite this strong rally, the retail interest is still subdued. Wikipedia searches for cryptocurrencies are low again, even as Bitcoin briefly touched $108,000 level today. This shows that people are not very confident right now.
Markets might be in a phase of disbelief or the excitement may have cooled off. Historically, big jumps in interest happened when the market was very excited and prices were at their highest.
Low Bitcoin interest despite 6x price jump
The search interest related to Bitcoin on Google Trends also remains low. This can be compared to the bear market period of 2022, when Bitcoin was trading only around $16,000. Despite Bitcoin’s price jumping 6x since 2022, the interest remains significantly low.
Do Altcoin rallies trigger real retail hype?
One X user observed that retail investors are not excited by Bitcoin’s price alone. Instead, they tend to jump in when altcoins skyrocket. The takeaway here is that altseason is when retail truly shows up, and that’s when big players use the hype to sell. Until that euphoric altcoin surge happens, the bull market is not over.
This view also aligns with Matrixport’s take that most Bitcoin is being held by long-term investors and not everyday people. The lack of retail investors may explain why Google search interest for Bitcoin remains low, even as its price approaches record highs. Some in the crypto space see this as a bullish sign, calling it the “silence before the detonation.”
Will The Rally Last?
But it also raises concerns over the sustainability of the current rally as the markets may lack the liquidity needed for long-term growth. Still, the long term outlook is optimistic with bullish targets for Bitcoin.
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Bitcoin is racing fast toward its all-time high of $109,111, with prices surging. But despite this strong rally, the retail interest is still subdued. Wikipedia searches for cryptocurrencies are low again, even as Bitcoin briefly touched $108,000 level today. This shows that people are not very confident right now. Markets might be in a phase …
