Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed firm and Asia’s largest public Bitcoin holder, has made headlines once again with a significant addition to its BTC portfolio. The Japanese investment firm has now purchased 780 Bitcoin, bringing its total holding to 17,132 BTC, valued at approximately $1.73 billion. With this latest acquisition, Metaplanet cements its status as a major
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 crypto market is witnessing a powerful breakout as Bitcoin crosses the $97,000 mark, fueling a broad-based rally across digital assets. In the past 24 hours, the global crypto market cap surged by 1.64% to $2.98 trillion, driven primarily by bullish momentum in Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Bitcoin exploded by over $3,500 within hours to hit $97,469, triggering $55 million in short liquidations. The surge was backed by $24.27 billion in trading volume, with Bitcoin now commanding 64% of the total market dominance. Its Relative Strength Index (RSI) remains at a healthy 66, indicating strong buyer interest without entering overbought territory.
Why Crypto is Surging?
One major catalyst is the renewed optimism over global trade. The U.S. government announced it is restarting trade negotiations with 18 countries—excluding China. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the move, which markets interpreted as a step toward easing economic tensions. The update sparked a short-lived risk rally, contributing to Bitcoin’s squeeze higher.
This tariff news indicates a potential shift in U.S. trade policy under Donald Trump’s influence, as he continues pushing for lower interest rates and friendlier economic terms.
Government Adoption Boosts Sentiment
Institutional interest hit a new high as New Hampshire became the first U.S. state to approve crypto investments for its treasury. Governor Kelly Ayotte signed a bill allowing the state to allocate funds to top-tier digital assets like Bitcoin, marking a new era of state-level crypto adoption.
Adding to the bullish tone, Binance founder CZ predicted Bitcoin could hit $500K to $1M this cycle. He cited growing ETF flows, government accumulation, and sovereign adoption by countries like El Salvador and Bhutan as reasons for the upside potential.
While Bitcoin leads the charge, altcoins are tagging along:
Ethereum rose 1.02% to $1,824
Solana added 0.90% to $145.67
BNB gained 0.58% to reach $602.30
XRP stood out with a 1.44% daily jump and 4.46% weekly rise
Smaller-cap tokens like LAYER and ALPACA saw explosive 30% gains, while meme coins such as GORK and Fartcoin posted eye-catching spikes on decentralized platforms.
Market Outlook: Will the Rally Hold?
Total crypto trading volume surged 27.35% to $81.48 billion, indicating renewed market participation despite macro uncertainty. All eyes are now on the upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision, with a 97% probability of no change according to the CME FedWatch Tool.While altseason remains muted—measured by an index score of just 24/100—Bitcoin’s rally toward the $100K psychological mark could be the ignition point.
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The crypto market is witnessing a powerful breakout as Bitcoin crosses the $97,000 mark, fueling a broad-based rally across digital assets. In the past 24 hours, the global crypto market cap surged by 1.64% to $2.98 trillion, driven primarily by bullish momentum in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Bitcoin exploded by over $3,500 within hours to hit …