Low Market Cap Tokens are gaining momentum as May 2025 begins, with Dragonchain (DRGN), ZORA, and Housecoin (HOUSE) leading the way. DRGN surged 115% after the SEC dropped its lawsuit, reigniting interest in the project.
ZORA gained traction after its Coinbase listing, riding the viral Content Coins trend. Meanwhile, HOUSE exploded over 250% in 24 hours.
Dragonchain (DRGN)
Dragonchain (DRGN) is a hybrid blockchain platform built for businesses, enterprises, and developers. It was originally developed inside The Walt Disney Company in 2014.
After becoming independent, the project launched the DRGN token, which briefly hit a $1.3 billion market cap in early 2018. However, a SEC lawsuit in 2022 saw the token’s market cap fall below $20 million.
If momentum holds, DRGN could soon test resistance at $0.090 and $0.107, possibly breaking above $0.11 for the first time since 2021.
However, DRGN may correct back toward $0.044 if buying pressure weakens.
A deeper drop could push the token toward $0.035 or even $0.031. For now, optimism has returned to one of the earliest enterprise blockchain platforms.
ZORA
ZORA is the native token of the Zora platform, a marketplace built around tokenizing digital content. It launched on April 23 through an airdrop and was immediately listed on several major exchanges, including Binance Alpha, Bybit, and KuCoin.
ZORA gained even more momentum after Coinbase officially listed it with an “Experimental” label, warning users about potential volatility. With a market cap close to $46 million, it’s currently one of the most interesting Low-Market-Cap Tokens to watch.
The platform is based on Base chain, Coinbase’s Layer-2 network, and supports the rising “Content Coins” trend — where users mint digital content like memes, images, and posts as tradable tokens.
ZORA recently tested and held support at $0.016, showing resilience after its volatile launch. If the uptrend continues, the token could test resistance at $0.0198, potentially moving toward $0.023 and $0.027.
ZORA could climb further to challenge the $0.034 mark if the broader Content Coins narrative gains traction. It remains one of the early leaders in this emerging sector.
Housecoin (HOUSE)
Housecoin is a new Solana token launched on Pumpfun, built around the idea of letting users “hedge against the housing market.” It has quickly gained attention, reaching a market cap of around $48 million.
HOUSE recently crossed above $0.050 for the first time, setting a new all-time high.
Over the last 24 hours alone, the token has surged by more than 250%, highlighting the growing hype around new meme and niche sector tokens on Solana.
If the strong momentum continues, HOUSE could soon test resistance around $0.058, and a breakout could push it above $0.060 and even $0.070 for the first time.
However, if the trend reverses, HOUSE could return toward support at $0.0189. If that level fails to hold, deeper drops toward $0.0124, $0.008, and even $0.0069 could follow.
Welcome to the US Morning Crypto News Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.
Grab a coffee to see what experts say about Bitcoin (BTC) amid prevailing market turmoil caused by Trump’s tariffs and broader macroeconomic events. BeInCrypto reported that the status of Bitcoin as a hedge against economic uncertainty is coming under scrutiny. Now this view is becoming increasingly tangled.
Bitcoin Price Closes In On $89,000 While Traditional Markets Slide
On Monday, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq extended their declines, while the US dollar index (DXY) also fell to a 3-year low. The turnout highlighted a divergence in performance between crypto and equities.
S&P500, Nasdaq, and US DXY price performances. Source: TradingView
“Only 6 times since the 1970s have the DXY and SPX fallen together: 70s stagflation, Gulf War, Greenspan hikes, the dot-com crash, 9/11… Buyback window opens Friday for US corporates,” VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Mathew Sigel commented on X.
The selloff in equities came amid heightened political tension and renewed concerns over the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) independence. President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of Fed chair Jerome Powell.
“Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” the President wrote on Truth Social.
The post followed earlier remarks hinting at Powell’s potential removal, an idea reportedly being reviewed by Trump’s economic advisors.
Trump also suggested the economy would slow unless interest rates were cut immediately. The bone of contention between Trump and Powell is that while the president pushes for interest rate cuts, the chair advocates a more cautious stance.
Market reaction was swift:
The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 971.82 points (2.48%) to 38,170.41.
Nasdaq Composite fell 2.55% to 15,870.90.
The S&P 500 dropped 2.36% to close at 5,158.20.
The so-called “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks were hit hardest.
Tesla sank 5.8%
Nvidia slid more than 4%
Amazon and Meta both dropped around 3%.
Industrial heavyweight Caterpillar also lost 2.8%.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin is bucking the trend, steadily approaching the $89,000 threshold while traditional markets slide. A decisive move above this level could see the pioneer crypto hit the $90,000 target highlighted in Monday’s US Crypto News briefing.
Historically, Bitcoin’s performance has shown an inverse correlation with the DXY. This prompts speculation that a pivotal moment for the pioneer crypto may be on the horizon.
“The DXY has broken down to March 2022 levels. Bitcoin is back on the move,” highlighted analyst Ben Werkman.
BeInCrypto contacted Geoff Kendrick regarding the Bitcoin price outlook as traditional finance (TradFi) shows weakness. The Head of Digital Asset Research at Standard Chartered said Bitcoin’s resilience signals a shift in how investors perceive the digital asset.
In his opinion, the king of crypto is now increasingly seen as a hedge against risks in TradFi and US Treasuries.
“I think Bitcoin is a hedge against both TradFi and US Treasury risks. The threat to remove US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell falls into Treasury risk—so the hedge is on,” Kendrick told BeInCrypto.
This sentiment aligns with a recent report when US 10-year treasury yields fell below 4%. The incident signaled a potential shift in Fed policy and sparked renewed interest in Bitcoin and other risk assets.
Sentiment is Improving for Crypto, Bitwise Europe Analysts Say
According to the Tuesday Newsletter from Bitwise Europe, the firm’s proprietary Cryptoasset Sentiment Index has flipped to a “slightly bullish” reading.
“At the moment, 8 out of 15 indicators are above their short-term trend. Exchange inflows and the BTC funding rate have both improved since last week,” Bitwise analysts noted.
Bitwise also noted a continued high correlation between Bitcoin and altcoins, which suggests that a surge in Bitcoin’s price could spill over to other tokens. According to the newsletter, around 20% of tracked altcoins outperformed Bitcoin over the past week.
On the TradFi side, Bitwise reported a marginal uptick in Cross Asset Risk Appetite (CARA), which rose from -0.59 to -0.43. CARA is the firm’s proprietary gauge of market sentiment across traditional asset classes.
While the CARA index is still subdued, it points to a modest rebound in risk appetite. This renewed interest aligns with Kendrick’s view that Bitcoin’s number one purpose in a portfolio is to hedge against risks to the existing financial system.
“Bitcoin’s number one purpose in a portfolio is as a hedge against risks to the existing financial system, due to its decentralized ledger, and this can play out via two routes, as private sector risks like the March 2023 SVB collapse and risks associated with the government sector, such as US Treasury risks,” Kendrick told BeInCrypto.
The Standard Chartered analyst said the current threat to the Fed’s independence via Powell’s potential replacement falls squarely into the second of these categories.
“In terms of what is measurable the current threat plays out via US Treasury term premium, which is now at a 12-year high, 10Y term premium,” he added.
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Meta Earth Official Launch Event
Date: May 1, 2025, 16:00 – 19:30
Location: Address Sky View – Dubai
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Crypto.com has ignited controversy within its community after proposing to re-mint 70 billion CRO tokens. This decision marks the reversal of a 2021 token burn intended to reduce the circulating supply permanently.
The move, which passed at the last minute with a decisive vote, has left many CRO holders feeling betrayed.
Crypto.com Makes Last-Minute Push to Secure Victory
The outcome remained uncertain for most of the proposal’s voting period, which ran from March 2 to March 16. While the “yes” votes narrowly led, the proposal did not pass the 33.4% quorum of eligible votes.
That changed on Sunday at 14:00 UTC when a sudden influx of 3.35 billion CRO tokens tipped the balance. This secured the necessary quorum and significantly boosted the “yes” votes. Notably, voter turnout was 70.58%, exceeding the required threshold. The final tally was 62.18% in favor, 17.61% against, and 20.11% abstaining.
To put it in perspective, only 11.86% of validators voted “yes,” with only two of its validators (Starship and Falcon Heavy) supporting the proposal initially.
By the end of the vote, three more Crypto.com-controlled validators, Electron, Antares, and Minotaur IV, joined them. Meanwhile, two independent validators, Cosmostation and Polkachu.com, also backed the proposal.
Notwithstanding, their votes had minimal impact on the outcome as Crypto.com controls between 70-80% of the total voting power. This means the company tipped the scales through its dominance over the network.
Community members were quick to express frustration, accusing Crypto.com of manipulating the process. Based on the claims, it appears the Crypto.com exchange leveraged its significant control over the network’s validators. One large token holder voiced their disappointment on Telegram.
“They [Crypto.com] pushed their votes almost at the last minute. And now they created a precedent that other projects could follow,” Unchained reported, citing a community member on Telegram.
Repercussions for Crypto.com and Cronos Blockchain Upgrade
With the vote secured, Crypto.com is set to upgrade the Cronos blockchain, re-minting 70 billion CRO tokens. The newly minted supply will vest over five years and serve various purposes, including the potential creation of a CRO ETF (exchange-traded fund).
Notably, the original 70 billion CRO burned in 2021 will remain out of circulation. Nevertheless, the timing and nature of this decision have fueled skepticism within the community, especially given Crypto.com’s prior assurances that the 2021 burn was final.
A day after the controversial re-minting passed, Crypto.com introduced another proposal to burn 50 million CRO tokens. This constitutes about 0.07% of the freshly minted supply and has been met with widespread derision.
“It is a spit in all CRO holders’ faces. I mean, how dare you re-mint 70 billion tokens and on the same day start a proposal for burning 50 million tokens,” crypto journalist Laura Shin revealed, citing one validator who opposed the re-minting proposal on Telegram.
The comment reflects the general sentiment among the Crypto.com community. Many feel that this irreparably damaged their trust in the platform.
Amidst an outraged community and eroded trust in Crypto.com, the fallout from this decision could have long-term repercussions for the company and the broader Cronos ecosystem. Meanwhile, voting on the latest burn proposal continues.
