Crypto Compass: Sentiment Swings, All-Time Highs, Big Buys & NFT Buzz

Dear Readers,

Bitcoin climbed past the $94,000 threshold on Thursday for the first time since March 3, spurred by former U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of two exclusive events for major holders of his meme coin, $TRUMP. The rally was further fueled by comments from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who reportedly stated in a private meeting that the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions were unsustainable.

Despite the brief surge, Bitcoin later dipped -1.81%, settling at $92,166. The altcoin market mirrored the volatility—Ethereum dropped 1.82% to $1,755, XRP declined 4.60% to $2.14, and Solana lost 2.81%. In contrast, the Trump-themed token ($TRUMP) defied the trend, soaring 28.36%. Overall, the global crypto market cap slid 1.31%, now standing at $2.9 trillion.

Highlights Of The Week

• Coinbase Institutional's John D’Agostino compared Bitcoin to gold, noting institutional accumulation in April 2025 while retail traders exited through ETFs and spot markets.

• LAPD recovered $2.7 million in Bitcoin mining rigs allegedly stolen from a shipment at Los Angeles airport bound for Hong Kong.

• Russia's central bank proposed a three-year crypto pilot, allowing a select group of investors to trade digital assets under an experimental regime with a potential national crypto exchange.

• KuCoin is expanding into Thailand, aiming to capture a share of Southeast Asia’s growing crypto market amid increasing competition.

• ZKsync recovered $5.7 million in stolen tokens, after a hacker returned 90% of the funds taken during an April 15 airdrop contract security breach.

• Twenty One Capital, backed by major investors, aims to surpass Michael Saylor’s Strategy as the top Bitcoin treasury firm, led by Strike founder Jack Mallers.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently at 63, reflecting ongoing fear in the market, though it has dipped slightly from yesterday’s reading of 72. Even with this cautious mood, crypto prices experienced volatility as investor confidence was somewhat lifted by signs of improving US-China trade relations. Notably, the U.S. move to lift tariffs on certain tech imports played a role in boosting overall market sentiment.

ATH Coins

An all-time high (ATH) marks the peak value a cryptocurrency has ever reached, often drawing heightened interest from investors and the broader market. However, the inherent volatility of the crypto market remains a significant factor to consider. Before investing in coins at their ATH, it's essential to perform careful and detailed research. Below are some notable cryptocurrencies that have recently achieved new ATHs.

On April 23, 2025, several crypto tokens marked significant milestones by reaching their all-time highs, each backed by distinct innovations and active ecosystems.

ZORA (ZORA), the native token of Ethereum NFT platform Zora, launched on Coinbase’s Base network to improve accessibility and tap into its expanding on-chain ecosystem of social apps and memecoins. It hit an ATH of $0.03708, with a current price of $0.02331 and a trading volume of $130.23 million.

Solayer (LAYER), a hardware-accelerated blockchain engineered for ultra-high speed and low latency, recently introduced the Emerald Card—a digital-first debit card—and saw its token peak at $2.28, now trading at $2.24 with a volume of $160.16 million.

Dark Eclipse (DARK), an experimental network using Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to power infinitely scaling AI ecosystems known as MCPs, reached an ATH of $0.0459, while its current price stands at $0.02698 and volume at $38.52 million.

StakeStone (STO), a decentralized liquidity infrastructure protocol optimizing yield and liquidity distribution across blockchains, recorded an ATH of $0.1213, with a current price of $0.1124 and volume of $27.73 million.

Lastly,Wizard Gang (WIZARD), a meme token on the Solana blockchain themed around legendary wizards and mystical towers, hit an ATH of $0.008106, now trading at $0.003789 with a volume of $12.32 million.

Top Movers (24H)

As cryptocurrency continues to earn recognition as a legitimate investment option, even former skeptics are beginning to incorporate digital assets into their portfolios. Seasoned investors are also boosting their positions, helping drive notable price surges across multiple cryptocurrencies in the last 24 hours. Let’s explore a few of the top-performing digital currencies that have recently experienced remarkable gains.

pSTAKE Finance (PSTAKE) has experienced a significant surge, with its price climbing 90.50% to $0.02380. Backed by Binance Labs and supported by top blockchain security firms, pSTAKE Finance positions itself as a cutting-edge Bitcoin Yield and liquid staking protocol. With a current trading volume of $14.75, the platform offers a secure and innovative liquid staking product suite, contributing to its growing traction among crypto investors.

MemeFi (MEMEFI) is making waves in the Telegram mini-app ecosystem, boasting an 84.40% price increase to reach $0.002237. With a remarkable trading volume of $100.57 million, MemeFi has transformed from a simple idle tap-to-earn game into a robust and interconnected gaming ecosystem. Its pioneering role in this niche space continues to attract attention from both gamers and crypto enthusiasts.

Guild of Guardians (GOG), a multiplayer fantasy action RPG built on Immutable X, has seen its price rise by 37.43%, now trading at $0.01915 with a volume of $10.91 million. The game aspires to become the world’s most popular RPG, inviting players to assemble teams of Guardians and earn rewards through immersive gameplay. Its blend of fantasy and blockchain-driven rewards makes it a standout in the GameFi sector.

Matr1x Fire (FIRE) is up 35.17% to $0.08268, with a current volume of $1.86 million. As a global Web3 entertainment platform, Matr1x aims to merge multi-episode gaming, NFT art, Esports, online literature, and strong community engagement. Its multifaceted approach reflects the next evolution of interactive entertainment in the decentralized world.

MANEKI (MANEKI), a Solana-native token, has seen a 35.18% uptick, now priced at $0.003550 with a volume of $16.45 million. Inspired by the Japanese beckoning cat, $MANEKI symbolizes wisdom and prosperity. As a cultural icon reimagined in the Web3 era, it has become a rallying token for those seeking fortune within the Solana ecosystem.

Non-Fungible Tokens – Developments

• Reservoir will shut down its NFT trading infrastructure and API services on October 15, 2025; new account registrations are already halted, but existing users can access services until the shutdown.

• Polygon-based NFTs led digital collectible sales this week with a 20% surge, driven by Courtyard, an RWA NFT marketplace that tokenizes physical collectible cards.

• The Solana-based NFT project "Dead Bruv" aims to sell 100,000 NFTs to purchase a Cold War-era nuclear bunker in Rutland, England, blending humor with utility to “make NFTs fun again.”

NFTs To Watch (24H)

In the NFT space, Courtyard.io continues to make waves with a volume of 534 ETH, marking an 11% increase, and 16,000 sales, holding a floor price of 32.90 POL. As a pioneering platform for tokenizing physical trading cards, Courtyard.io offers users a seamless way to buy, sell, and own physical collectibles via blockchain.

Meanwhile, SuperRare has seen an explosive surge in activity, boasting a staggering 739,484% increase in volume to 86 ETH, though with just 4 sales and a floor price of less than 0.01 ETH. Known for its focus on rare digital art, SuperRare empowers artists to mint limited-edition works as verified, collectible NFTs.

Also making headlines is Milady Maker, a generative PFP collection drawing on neochibi streetwear aesthetics, which recorded 95 ETH with volume rise of +14% for making 30 sales, and has a floor price of 3.22 ETH.

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