Gemini filed for an IPO, following in the footsteps of Circle’s recent successes. Nonetheless, this move has caused skepticism in the community as some KOLs wonder if this IPO is a bubble indicator.
The company has shown interest in an IPO for several months, and Cameron Winklevoss recently teased big future developments in a public appearance.
Still, this Gemini IPO is not necessarily a huge surprise; the firm teased such a development for months. At the recent Bitcoin Conference, Cameron Winklevoss described bold plans for his firm and the crypto industry as a whole. An IPO would certainly fit the bill. Nonetheless, some influential community members wonder if this is oversaturating the market:
“Oh boy, here comes the next one already. So we have Bitcoin Treasury companies and IPOs this cycle. Doubt Gemini is a good investment, but neither is Circle, and look what they’re valued at. Bubble forming,” WhalePanda claimed via social media.
In other words, some KOLs believe that Gemini’s IPO might represent a market top indicator. The firm has made some advancements recently, but an IPO doesn’t necessarily signal strong fundamentals. Whatever happens, it’s still in the early stages.
The crypto market did not fare too well over the last seven days, with most of the altcoins noting a decline. However, heading into the second half of June, certain external developments could trigger a recovery in altcoins’ prices.
BeInCrypto has analyzed three such altcoins for investors to watch in the coming days and the direction in which they are heading.
Immutable (IMX)
Immutable X staking is set to transition to Immutable zkEVM this week, marking a significant milestone for the network and its users. This move is expected to bring bullish momentum to the platform, potentially influencing the price of the native token IMX in the coming days.
IMX has experienced an 8.7% decline over the past week, with the current price at $0.47. The altcoin is struggling to hold support at $0.46. However, if it successfully secures this level, IMX could target the next resistance at $0.49, with potential gains extending toward $0.53.
The Parabolic SAR is currently above the candlesticks, indicating a growing bearish trend. If this pattern holds, IMX’s price may continue to slide. A drop below the $0.44 support would signal further weakness, invalidating the bullish outlook and increasing the risk of additional losses for investors.
Reserve Protocol (RSR)
RSR is set to undergo its second-ever burn on June 20, following the successful 1.28 million RSR burn on May 21. This event is expected to play a key role in shaping the altcoin’s price action, potentially providing a catalyst for a new wave of investor interest and price movement.
The last RSR burn led to a notable 13.7% price surge. A similar short-term bullish scenario could unfold after the upcoming burn, particularly with the MACD indicator signaling a bullish crossover. If this momentum continues, RSR could target $0.0073, with the next resistance point at $0.0081, drawing further investor attention.
However, if broader market sentiment turns bearish, RSR might struggle to maintain support levels. A break below $0.0064 or $0.0059 would indicate significant weakness and invalidate the current bullish outlook. In this scenario, the altcoin could face a prolonged decline, making careful monitoring of market cues essential for traders.
THORChain (RUNE)
RUNE price has decreased by 5% over the past week, trading at $1.54, just below the $1.57 resistance level. This comes ahead of the V3.7.0 upgrade scheduled for THORChain later this week, which is expected to bring substantial improvements to the network, potentially impacting RUNE’s price.
The upcoming V3.7.0 upgrade introduces a range of changes to the THORChain network, which could lead to a surge in RUNE’s price. The Ichimoku Cloud also suggests a bullish momentum for the altcoin. If RUNE manages to reclaim $1.57 as support, it could drive the price towards $1.67, attracting further investment.
However, if broader market conditions turn bearish, RUNE might face a downward correction. A drop below $1.50 could signal further weakness, with $1.39 acting as the next support level. A break below this level would invalidate the bullish outlook, likely extending losses for investors.
The week was notably bullish for the crypto market, with Bitcoin (BTC) reaching record highs of $111,980 and more optimistic predictions emerging. US states’ investment trends and regulatory developments dominated the spotlight, while Pi Network’s price surge also drew attention.
The following is a roundup of some of the most important developments in the crypto market this week.
14 US States Disclose $632 Million Stake in MSTR
One of the most notable developments this week in crypto was the revelation of US states’ $632 million holdings in Strategy’s MSTR stock. BeInCrypto reported that in Q1 2025, the holdings increased by an average of 42%.
“14 US states have reported $632 million in MSTR exposure for Q1, in public retirement and treasury funds. A collective increase of $302 million in one quarter,” Bitcoin Laws founder Julian Fahrer posted.
US State MSTR Stock Holdings. Source: Data Curated by BeInCrypto
California, through its state teachers and public retirement fund, led the pack with $276 million in MSTR shares, followed by Florida, North Carolina, and New Jersey. Despite a recent veto on a Bitcoin reserve bill, Arizona also increased its MSTR holdings.
Other states like Utah and Colorado showed substantial growth in MSTR investments, with the former’s holdings growing by 184% in the last quarter. On the other hand, while boosting its MSTR position by 26%, the Wisconsin Investment Board sold off its entire $300 million stake in BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF.
Pi Network has been widely discussed since its open network launch in late February 2025. This week, Pi Coin (PI) dominated headlines due to its 11% price appreciation. BeInCrypto highlighted that the catalyst behind this uptick was an 86 million withdrawal from the OKX exchange.
This reduced OKX’s PI token balance to just 21 million. This mass movement suggested investors were holding rather than selling. This bullish signal is often associated with confidence in future price appreciation.
“This isn’t just a withdrawal—it’s a POWER MOVE by the Pi community. Scarcity is kicking in, and the market is feeling the heat!” a Pioneer posted on X.
Nonetheless, the high was fleeting. After the rise, more declines followed. Over the past day alone, Pi Coin’s value depreciated by 4.7%.
Along with its underwhelming price performance, Pi Network has faced significant criticism due to its inability to secure a listing on major exchanges like Binance or Coinbase. Concerns regarding its lack of recognition on price tracking platforms, token distribution, node centralization, and migration challenges further add to the growing list of issues.
Blum Co-Founder Vladimir Smerkis Arrested in Moscow
Another crypto-related incident this week involved the co-founder of the Telegram-based crypto project Blum. On May 18, the Zamoskvoretsky District Court in Moscow arrested Vladimir Smerkis, who previously managed Binance’s operations in Russia. Smerkis allegedly committed ‘large-scale fraud.’
“The Zamoskvoretsky District Court granted the investigator’s petition for the preventive measure of detention for Vladimir Smerkis, who was arrested in connection with a case of large-scale fraud (Article 159 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation),” local media reported.
In response to the arrest, Blum quickly distanced itself from Smerkis and his involvement in the project.
“We would like to inform our community that Vladimir Smerkis has stepped down from his role as CMO and is no longer involved in the development of the project or in any co-founder capacity,” Blum’s official statement read.
Fred Krueger Predicts Bitcoin Could Reach $600,000 by October 2025
This week in crypto, Bitcoin took center stage with its impressive rally. BeInCrypto was the first to report that Bitcoin reclaimed its all-time high of $108,900 after four months. However, the rally didn’t stop there, as the price continued to climb.
Yesterday, BTC peaked at a new record of $111,980, a high yet to be surpassed. Yet, analysts are increasingly optimistic about Bitcoin’s prospects moving forward.
Mathematician and analyst Fred Krueger predicted that Bitcoin’s price could surge to $600,000 by October 2025. His forecast hinges on a series of speculative developments that will begin on July 21, with BTC priced at $150,000.
“THE FINAL RUN: BITCOIN TO $600,000. Timeframe: 90 days — from Monday, July 21, 2025. Starting BTC: $150,000, Ending BTC: $600,000. Final Gold: $10,400. DXY: Collapses from 96 → 68. US 10Y Yield: Spikes to 9.2% before being “frozen” by the Fed. SPX: Collapses 50%,” Krueger stated.
The supposed catalysts for Bitcoin’s rise to $600,000 include a failed US Treasury auction, BRICS nations launching a Bitcoin-backed payment system, countries shifting reserves to Bitcoin, rising Treasury yields, a collapse in US real estate, tech companies adopting Bitcoin, and a potential restructuring of the US dollar at an October summit.
The bill, which aims to create a state-level Bitcoin Reserve, now only requires Governor Abbott’s signature to be finalized. Notably, as BeInCrypto pointed out, Governor Abbott is pro-crypto.
In fact, he posted an article about the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve on his X account today, which signals a likely approval.
“It’s happening. Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, will sign Texas’ Bitcoin Reserve into law. One of the richest states will be buying Bitcoin. Get ready!!!” crypto commentator Kyle Chassé remarked.
With the Texas Senate session ending on June 2, Governor Abbott has until then to make a decision. If signed into law, Texas will become the second US state to establish its own Bitcoin Reserve, following New Hampshire.
Leading coin Bitcoin briefly soared above the $107,000 mark yesterday. It reached an intraday peak of $107,108, just 2% shy of its all-time high of $109,588, before retracing.
Although the leading cryptocurrency has since retreated slightly to $104,976 at press time, market sentiment remains firmly bullish, with on-chain indicators suggesting continued upward momentum.
Bitcoin Season is in Full Swing
According to data from Blockchain Center, the cryptocurrency market remains deep in “Bitcoin Season,” a period when BTC significantly outperforms the broader altcoin market.
As of this writing, only 16 (32%) of the top 50 altcoins have outperformed BTC over the past 90 days, far below the 75% threshold required to qualify as “Altcoin Season.”
Furthermore, Bitcoin’s rising dominance supports this position. Since plunging to a two-month low of 61.89% on May 16, BTC.D, a metric that tracks BTC’s share of total crypto market capitalization, has climbed steadily.
Interestingly, since May 14, TOTAL2, which measures the combined market cap of all cryptocurrencies excluding BTC, has trended downward. Currently standing at $1.18 trillion, it has plunged $83 billion over the past week.
This divergence suggests market participants are increasingly reallocating capital into BTC over altcoins.
The current trend signals that traders are doubling down on BTC’s resilience, especially as the king coin attempts to stabilize above the key $105,000 price mark.
BTC’s DMI Points to Strong Buying Pressure
On the daily chart, BTC’s Directional Movement Index (DMI) confirms the bullish pressure in the market. As of this writing, the coin’s positive directional index (+DI, blue) rests above its negative directional index (-DI, orange).
When an asset’s DMI is set up this way, it indicates that bullish momentum is stronger than bearish momentum. This signals a prevailing uptrend and buying pressure in the BTC market.
If this continues, its price could attempt to breach the resistance at $107,048, and rally toward its all-time high of $109,588.
