After a previously unconfirmed report of Trump Media raising funds to acquire Bitcoin (BTC) earlier this week, the Donald Trump-backed company announced plans to implement a BTC treasury soon. According to the announcement, Trump Media entered into a subscription agreement with about 50 institutional investors in a bid to raise a total of $2.5 billion,
The company highlighted that $1.5 billion will be raised through selling common stock, while the remaining $1 billion will be raised through 0 percent convertible senior secured notes. Trump Media plans to close the offering by May 29, 2025.
“We view Bitcoin as an apex instrument of financial freedom, and now Trump Media will hold cryptocurrency as a crucial part of our assets. Our first acquisition of a crown jewel asset, this investment will help defend our Company against harassment and discrimination by financial institutions, which plague many Americans and U.S. firms and will create synergies for subscription payments, a utility token, and other planned transactions across Truth Social and Truth+,” Trump Media’s CEO and Chairman Devin Nunes, noted.
Market Impact of Trump Media’s Bitcoin Adoption
The adoption of Bitcoin by Trump Media was in retrospect imminent, especially following the launch of the World Liberty Financial (WLFI). With the deal expected to close before the end of this week, Bitcoin price is well positioned to rally towards a new all-time high (ATH) in the near future.
Moreover, on-chain data shows the number of Bitcoin whales holding at least 1k BTCs has gradually increased in the last few weeks to about 1,455 entities. Consequently, Santiment data shows a significant increase in FOMO traders, especially after the BTC price teased above $110k on Tuesday during the mid-North American trading session.
Cardano (ADA) is up 4% on Monday, trying to hit $0.65, showing signs of renewed bullish momentum. Technical indicators are beginning to align in favor of buyers, with the BBTrend turning positive for the first time in days and the DMI signaling strengthening upward pressure.
ADA is also nearing a potential golden cross formation on its EMA lines, which could further support a breakout if resistance levels are cleared. With momentum building and key levels in sight, Cardano is entering a critical zone that could define its short-term direction.
Cardano Shows Early Signs of Recovery as BBTrend Turns Positive
Cardano BBTrend has just flipped back into positive territory at 0.11, following four straight days in the negative zone. This shift, though subtle, may be the first sign of momentum stabilizing after recent weakness.
BBTrend, or Bollinger Band Trend, is a technical indicator that gauges the strength and direction of a trend based on how wide or narrow the Bollinger Bands are.
When the bands begin to expand and BBTrend moves into positive values, it often suggests growing volatility in favor of an emerging bullish trend. On the other hand, prolonged negative readings typically signal fading momentum and a lack of directional strength.
While a BBTrend of 0.11 is still low and not yet signaling a strong uptrend, the fact that it turned positive marks a potential inflection point.
It suggests that selling pressure may be fading and the price could be entering a recovery phase if buying activity increases. This early uptick in BBTrend often precedes a broader move.
Traders will likely be watching closely to see if this positive shift is sustained in the coming sessions, as continued gains in BBTrend could indicate the beginning of a more defined upward move for ADA.
Cardano Buyers Regain Control as Uptrend Shows Early Strength
Cardano Directional Movement Index (DMI) is showing a notable shift in momentum, with its Average Directional Index (ADX) climbing to 17.79, up from 13.77 yesterday.
The ADX measures the strength of a trend, regardless of its direction, on a scale from 0 to 100. Values below 20 suggest a weak or non-existent trend, while readings above 25 typically confirm that a trend is gaining strength.
ADA’s ADX is still below the 20 threshold but rising steadily—indicating that momentum is building and a stronger directional move could soon take shape.
Looking deeper, the +DI (positive directional indicator) has jumped to 26.38 from 16.30 just a day ago, signaling increased buying pressure. Although it has slightly pulled back from an earlier peak at 29.57, it remains firmly above the -DI (negative directional indicator), which has dropped significantly from 22.72 to 13.73.
This widening gap between the +DI and -DI suggests a clear shift in favor of bulls, with buyers regaining control after a brief period of selling pressure.
If the ADX continues to rise alongside a dominant +DI, it could confirm a strengthening uptrend for Cardano.
Cardano Nears Golden Cross as Bulls Eye Breakout—but Key Support Still in Play
Cardano price is approaching a potentially bullish technical development, as its EMA lines suggest a golden cross may form in the coming sessions.
A golden cross occurs when the short-term moving average crosses above the long-term moving average, often signaling the start of a stronger uptrend.
If this crossover is confirmed and ADA manages to break above the resistance at $0.668, the next upside targets sit at $0.709 and $0.77—levels not seen since late March.
However, if ADA fails to maintain its upward trajectory and the momentum fades, downside risks remain in play.
A drop back toward the $0.594 support would be the first sign of weakness, and a breakdown below that level could expose the asset to deeper losses, with $0.511 as the next key support zone.
Price action around the $0.668 resistance will likely be the deciding factor.
Presto executive Peter Chung has reaffirmed the bullish stance of his company on Bitcoin price. Chung, in a recent CNBC interview, said that they did not alter their market view.
The price forecast comes as Chung referred to as a “healthy correction” in the crypto market. He suggested that the recent pullback has “paved the way for the further rewriting of Bitcoin as a mainstream asset.” His indication is that the temporary setback could strengthen Bitcoin’s positioning in the financial ecosystem.
Peter Chung maintains his Bitcoin price target
Chung maintained a Bitcoin price target of $210,000 for 2025 despite recent market volatility. “So Bitcoin target price remains $210,000 and driven by institutional adoption and global liquidity expansion,” Chung stated in the interview.
He offered insights into Bitcoin’s market behavior and described it as having “two faces.” These are functioning as both digital gold and a risk-on asset depending on market conditions. Chung clarified that Bitcoin generally acts as a risk-on asset under regular market times. This is because its value is sourced from “user adoption and network effect, very much like an internet company.”
But Chung noted that Bitcoin displays gold-like characteristics under certain crisis situations, especially “when the market has concerns regarding the stability of the US dollar-dominated financial system.” He cited several historical examples where this pattern emerged. This includes the Russian invasion of Ukraine in early 2022, the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in early 2023, and most recently, in the aftermath of the “Liberation Day” tariff announcements.
“It was during a crisis that the Bitcoin behaves like gold because it’s designed after the physical gold in terms of digital scarcity and so forth,” Chung stated. This dual nature helps explain Bitcoin’s recent price action during April’s market volatility, according to Chung. “Bitcoin is just doing what it does, which is sometimes it acts like a risk-on asset most of the time. But during the crisis, it acts like gold. And that’s what we saw in the month of April.”
Chung views the market correction as healthy
While acknowledging that macro events haven’t happened as anticipated, Chung mentioned the recent market pullback as ultimately beneficial for Bitcoin’s long-term prospects. “In hindsight, I think it was actually a healthy correction, which have paved the way for the further rewriting of the Bitcoin as a mainstream asset,” he stated during the interview.
This perspective suggests that Presto’s analysis views temporary price declines as opportunities for market participants to reassess Bitcoin’s fundamental value proposition and role within investment portfolios. Chung mentioned that his team has been focused on deciding whether the recent volatility revealed any structural issues in crypto markets.
The comments from Chung come as MicroStrategy has bagged 15,355 Bitcoin for $1.42 billion. These acquisitions from large firms can help drive the price of Bitcoin higher in the long term.
As per the latest data, the Bitcoin price is trading at $93,000 at press time.
On May 2, 2025, at 9:25 AM PST, the TRON DAO X account was compromised following a social engineering attack on a team member. The attacker posted a contract address, sent direct messages, and followed various accounts. This breach emphasizes the dangers of social engineering, as it allowed the unauthorized party to manipulate the account. TRON DAO X is currently investigating the incident and working on measures to enhance security moving forward.
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On May 2, 2025, at 9:25 AM PST, the TRON DAO X account was compromised following a social engineering attack on a team member. The attacker posted a contract address, sent direct messages, and followed various accounts. This breach emphasizes the dangers of social engineering, as it allowed the unauthorized party to manipulate the account. …
