The Crypto Scope: Sentiment Swings, Record Wins, Market Turns & NFT Talk

Dear Readers,

Bitcoin saw a strong surge on Thursday, bouncing back from recent declines after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a delay in implementing major reciprocal tariffs, which boosted investor confidence. The price of Bitcoin climbed 5.66% to $81,468, recovering from a five-month low earlier in April.

Other major cryptocurrencies also rallied—Ether jumped 7.71% to $1,585, and XRP increased by about 8.74% to reach $1.99. Overall, the global cryptocurrency market cap rose by 5.49% in the past 24 hours, reaching $2.58 trillion.

Highlights Of The Week

• Bitwise doubles down on bullish Bitcoin price prediction for 2025, undeterred by rising global trade tensions.

• 21Shares files with the SEC to launch a spot Dogecoin ETF, joining Bitwise and Grayscale in pursuing DOGE-based investment products.

• Ethereum researcher Virgil Griffith was released from prison on April 9, according to Bureau of Prisons confirmation. 

• SEC approves options trading for multiple spot Ether ETFs, potentially increasing Ether’s appeal to institutional investors.

• Prediction platform Kalshi begins accepting Bitcoin deposits, aiming to attract more crypto-native users.

• Binance introduces LDUSDt, a “reward-bearing margin asset”, clarifying it is not a stablecoin.

Crypto Fear & Greed Index

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has risen sharply from yesterday's "Extreme Fear" level of 18 to today's "Fear" reading of 39, reflecting a notable shift in market sentiment. This rebound comes amid a broader risk-on mood, following former President Trump's announcement of a 90-day delay on steep trade tariffs for major global economies. The move offers a temporary reprieve and the chance for new trade negotiations, easing investor concerns over potential economic disruptions.

However, tensions remain high, particularly with China, which was excluded from the delay. In response to the U.S. increasing tariffs on Beijing to 120%, China hit back with 84% tariffs on U.S. goods, signaling ongoing uncertainty in global markets.

ATH Coins

The all-time high (ATH) represents a cryptocurrency’s peak performance and a surge in market interest. However, market volatility remains a significant factor to consider. Thorough research is essential before investing in coins that are currently at their ATH. Below are some of the most prominent cryptocurrencies that have recently reached ATH status.

Solayer (LAYER) has reached an all-time high (ATH) price of $1.93, recorded today. Currently, the price stands at $1.74, with a trading volume of $228.85 million. Solayer is the first hardware-accelerated blockchain, designed to handle over 1 million transactions per second (TPS) with ultra-low latency, making it a revolutionary technology in the blockchain space.

The VICE Token (VICE) has hit an ATH price of $0.07482, also recorded today. The current price is $0.07398, with a trading volume of $1.21 million. VICE powers a competitive platform offering high-end prizes such as luxury cars and VIP experiences, providing an exciting and rewarding environment for its users.

CDARI (BAC) reached an ATH price of $13.97 today. The current price is $13.96, with a trading volume of $3.62 million. CDARI operates as an on-chain marketplace built on the BNB Chain, utilizing Matchain as its Layer 2 scaling solution to enhance performance and scalability.

Apertum (APTM) hit an ATH price of $1.97 yesterday. It is now trading at $1.88, with a volume of $3.03 million. Apertum is an EVM-compatible Layer 1 blockchain built as a Subnet on Avalanche, which allows it to benefit from Avalanche’s high throughput and scalability.

Retard Finder Coin (RFC) reached an ATH price of $0.08347 yesterday. Currently, the price is $0.06750, with a trading volume of $41.61 million. RFC is a meme coin created for humor and fun, with no utility or serious purpose, but it has garnered attention for its lighthearted nature.

Top Movers (24H)

As cryptocurrency continues to gain recognition as a legitimate investment, even former skeptics are now embracing it, diversifying their portfolios with various digital assets. Seasoned investors are also bolstering their positions, fueling substantial price increases in numerous cryptocurrencies in the past 24 hours. Below are some notable cryptocurrencies that have recently seen impressive price surges.

SwissCheese (SWCH) has seen a surge of 77.33% in the past 24 hours, with its price currently sitting at $0.3322. This growth has been accompanied by a solid trading volume of $4.01 million. SwissCheese is making waves by bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology, driving innovation for the future of finance.

Lumoz (MOZ) is another standout, soaring by 60.15% to reach a current price of $0.01121. With a trading volume of $6.47 million, Lumoz is making its mark in the blockchain space as a Modular Compute Layer and Rendering as a Service (RaaS) solution for Zero-Knowledge (ZK) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications, supporting a range of blockchains.

TROY (TROY) has also experienced a solid increase of 55.02%, bringing its current price to $0.0006613. With a massive trading volume of $78.82 million, TROY Token plays a crucial role in the Troy ecosystem, powering exchanges, rewarding participants, covering fees, and incentivizing brokers, making it a key player in decentralized finance.

Cratos (CRTS) jumped by 32.71%, bringing its price to $0.0003249, with a trading volume of $11.07 million. Cratos offers a unique V2E (Vote-to-Earn) mechanism that allows citizens to engage in real-time voting through its dedicated mobile app, introducing a new way to participate in decision-making on the blockchain.

Lastly,Status (SNT)has grown by 26.18%, with its price standing at $0.02162 and a substantial trading volume of $122.23 million. Status is more than just a token; it functions as a mobile and desktop operating system and a decentralized browser with an integrated messaging system, enabling users to communicate securely and privately while interacting with decentralized applications.

Non-Fungible Tokens – Developments

• OpenSea urges the SEC to exempt NFT marketplaces from federal securities regulation, arguing NFTs should not fall under traditional securities laws.

• Magic Eden acquires crypto trading app Slingshot, signaling a move beyond NFTs amid a broader market downturn.

• Colle AI (COLLE) upgrades its platform, enhancing the speed, reliability, and scalability of its NFT tools.

NFTs To Watch (24H)

Pudgy Penguins

The Pudgy Penguins collection is seeing a significant surge in activity, with 24-hour trading volume reaching 265 ETH—a 98% increase. The floor price currently sits at 9.3 ETH, with 29 sales recorded. Pudgy Penguins, a collection of 8,888 NFTs, continues to push Web3 innovation forward through strategic IP use and strong community engagement.

Lil Pudgys

Also gaining traction is Lil Pudgys, a companion collection to Pudgy Penguins. With a volume of 102 ETH over the past 24 hours (a 33% increase), a floor price of 1.1397 ETH, and 92 sales, Lil Pudgys is showing strong market momentum. This collection of 22,222 NFTs builds upon the growing popularity and ecosystem of the original Pudgy Penguins.

Azuki

Meanwhile, Azuki is also making moves in the NFT space, recording a 24-hour volume of 76.17 ETH—up 31%. With a floor price of 2.566 ETH and 27 sales, Azuki continues to draw attention. Known for its distinct collection of 10,000 avatars, Azuki offers holders membership to The Garden, a digital hub for artists, builders, and Web3 enthusiasts working together toward a decentralized future.

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Crypto Recorder Team

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