Crypto Chronicles: Investor Sentiment, Record Breakers, Market Moves & NFT Updates

Dear Readers,

Bitcoin saw an uptick on Thursday as investors grew optimistic that U.S. President Donald Trump might reach tariff agreements with major trade partners. At the same time, markets were weighing the impact of hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Bitcoin, the biggest cryptocurrency by market value, increased by 1.57% to reach $84,596. Altcoins also rallied alongside Bitcoin—Ethereum climbed 2.26% to $1,599, XRP rose 2.21% to $2.09, Solana surged by 8.15%, and Cardano was up 3.23%. The global crypto market cap is $2.67T, a 1.95% increase over the last day.

Highlights Of The Week

• Ethereum transaction costs hit a five-year low amid reduced blockchain activity, according to Santiment.

• Raydium's parent firm launched LaunchLab, a Solana-based memecoin creation platform aiming to rival Pump.fun.

• Coinbase distanced itself from a controversial memecoin on its Base network after the token's rapid rise and crash.

• SEC announced a crypto custody roundtable featuring insiders from Kraken, Exodus, Anchorage Digital, and others.

• Ripple and the SEC received court approval to pause an appeal in their 2020 case as they engage in settlement talks.

• Bitwise listed four Bitcoin and Ether ETPs on the London Stock Exchange, expanding its footprint in Europe.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 30, indicating continued fear in the market, slightly up from yesterday’s level of 29. Despite the cautious sentiment, cryptocurrency prices saw an uptick as investors responded positively to signs of renewed trade talks between the U.S. and major partners like Japan and China. President Trump’s remarks on “big progress” with Japan and China’s willingness to engage—if treated with respect—helped ease global tensions. However, gains were tempered by Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s statement ruling out imminent rate cuts, reinforcing a stance of sustained higher interest rates to combat inflation.

ATH Coins

An all-time high (ATH) signifies a cryptocurrency’s highest achievement and an increase in market attention. Nonetheless, market volatility continues to be an influential element. It’s crucial to conduct thorough research before investing in coins at their ATH. Here are some of the standout cryptocurrencies that have recently hit ATH levels.

PumpBTC (PUMP) hit a new all-time high today at $0.1621, with the current price slightly lower at $0.1594 and a strong daily trading volume of $22.65 million. PumpBTC is a liquid staking solution built for Babylon, aiming to unify BTC derivatives and play a key role in the growth of the BTCFi ecosystem.

GOMBLE (GM) also reached a fresh ATH today at $0.03086, currently trading at $0.02869 with $2.88 million in volume. GOMBLE is a Web3 game studio backed by 111%, a leading mobile gaming company known for its reach of over 110 million players worldwide.

CryptoHunter World (XHUNT) made its ATH today as well, priced at $0.3342, which remains its current value. The project saw $1.55 million in trading volume. XHUNT is the first blockchain collectible RPG to integrate Move-to-Play and GPS features, blending real-world movement with blockchain gaming.

CDARI (BAC) joins the list with its all-time high of $18.97, which also holds its current price. It recorded $3.64 million in volume today. CDARI operates as an on-chain marketplace on the BNB Chain, leveraging Matchain as its Layer 2 scalability solution.

Lastly, Fasttoken (FTN) reached its ATH of $4.23 just yesterday and is now slightly lower at $4.22, still maintaining volume at $19.23 million. FTN is the native token of Bahamut, a Layer 1 blockchain that utilizes a unique Proof-of-Stake-and-Authority (PoSA) consensus mechanism.

Top Movers (24H)

With cryptocurrency gaining more credibility as a viable investment, even those who once doubted it are now adding digital assets to their portfolios. Experienced investors are strengthening their holdings, contributing to significant price jumps in various cryptocurrencies over the past 24 hours. Here’s a look at some of the standout cryptocurrencies that have recently seen impressive price growth.

In the last 24 hours, COMBO (COMBO) has seen a surge of 411.87%, with its current price reaching $0.03901. The token's trading volume stands at $5.73 million. COMBO is gaining attention as a leading provider of scaling solutions for Web3 game developers, helping the gaming industry navigate the challenges of scalability in the decentralized space.

Stratis (STRAX) has also experienced a notable price increase of 74.29% over the past 24 hours, currently priced at $0.07833. With a trading volume of $621.6 million, Stratis continues to demonstrate its value as a blockchain platform designed to help businesses develop customized blockchain solutions, further solidifying its place in the broader blockchain ecosystem.

Another standout is ArbDoge AI (AIDOGE), which has grown by 63.57%, bringing its price to $0.092792. With a current volume of $167.43 million, ArbDoge AI has attracted attention within the Arbitrum ecosystem. It’s an innovative project driven by AI enthusiasts, aiming to explore the potential of artificial intelligence in decentralized networks.

CrossFi (XFI) has shown a strong upward trend, increasing by 39.44%, with its current price at $0.1877. The platform, which blends traditional finance with cryptocurrency through its digital banking app, has garnered interest as more users explore the benefits of merging these two financial worlds. Its current trading volume is $1.15 million.

Lastly, Biswap (BSW) has jumped by 36.63%, with a current price of $0.01556 and a trading volume of $57.17 million. Biswap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) operating on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC), primarily focused on BEP-20 tokens.

Non-Fungible Tokens – Developments

• SEC closed its 27-month investigation into NFT gambling site CyberKongz, clearing the project and its developer.

• OpenSea launched OS 2.0, completing its full transition to new infrastructure for the NFT marketplace.

• An investor sold a CryptoPunk NFT at a nearly $10 million loss, underscoring the ongoing decline in blue-chip NFT values.

NFTs To Watch (24H)

The Bored Ape Yacht Club continues to make waves in the NFT space, with a 24-hour trading volume of 275 ETH, marking an 83% increase. The floor price currently sits at 14.48 ETH, with 19 sales recorded. BAYC is a premier NFT collection featuring 10,000 unique Bored Apes—distinct digital collectibles that live on the Ethereum blockchain.

Following closely behind, the Mutant Ape Yacht Club has seen a significant surge, with a 137% jump in volume over the past day, totaling 208 ETH. The floor price is at 2.435 ETH, with 80 sales. This collection includes up to 20,000 Mutant Apes, which are either minted during the public sale or created by exposing a Bored Ape to a vial of MUTANT SERUM.

Meanwhile, Doodles remains a strong contender, posting a 24-hour volume of 66.6 ETH—a 72% increase. With 22 sales and a current floor price of 2.839 ETH, the Doodles Original Collection features 10,000 charming characters brought to life by Co-Founder and celebrated artist, Burnt Toast. This collection holds a special place as one of the pioneering projects in the NFT art world.

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Crypto Recorder Team

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