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Pi Network’s PI Token Falls Out of Top 50 Alts, Bitcoin (BTC) Stopped at $82K: Market Watch

• Bitcoin attempted to break out above $82,000 but was rejected, dropping to just under $81,000, with a market cap of $1.620 trillion.
• Ethereum fell below $2,300, while XRP and BNB continue to compete for the fourth-largest market cap position.
• BUILDon surged 44% to enter the top 100 cryptocurrencies, while PI token fell out of the top 50 due to a 6% decline.

https://cryptopotato.com/pi-networks-pi-token-falls-out-of-top-50-alts-bitcoin-btc-stopped-at-82k-market-watch/
Trump Heads to Beijing for High-Stakes Xi Summit: What It Means for Bitcoin

• President Trump’s upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping in Beijing may influence Bitcoin and digital asset markets, as it addresses trade, AI, and semiconductor issues, amidst ongoing US-China tensions.
• The summit could potentially ease US-China financial flows, benefiting institutions with crypto exposure, but recent Chinese government actions suggest a continued strict stance on crypto policies.
• Bitcoin mining supply chains may be affected by the meeting; easing tensions could boost investments and hashrate expansion, while a breakdown could increase equipment costs and supply delays, impacting Bitcoin's price.

https://cryptopotato.com/trump-heads-to-beijing-for-high-stakes-xi-summit-what-it-means-for-bitcoin/
XRP Inflows at 5-Month High: Why Institutional Giants Are Flocking Back to Ripple

• Ripple's XRP token has seen a 3% increase over the past week, with rising institutional interest potentially leading to a larger price surge.
• Spot XRP ETFs have experienced significant inflows, surpassing $25 million in the last 24 hours, contributing to a total net inflow of approximately $1.35 billion since their launch.
• Analysts suggest that XRP could see a breakout towards $1.80 if it surpasses key resistance levels, with potential for even higher prices if regulatory clarity improves in the U.S.

https://cryptopotato.com/xrp-inflows-at-5-month-high-why-institutional-giants-are-flocking-back-to-ripple/
Bitcoin Price Reacts as U.S. Inflation Rises to Highest Level Since May 2023

• US inflation has surged to 3.8% in April, the highest since May 2023, with core CPI rising to 2.8%.
• Bitcoin experienced elevated volatility around the CPI release but remains relatively stable, trading slightly below $81K.
• Analysts from The Kobeissi Letter have shared their expectations regarding the impact of rising inflation on Bitcoin.

https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-price-reacts-as-u-s-inflation-rises-to-highest-level-since-may-2023/
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Maintains Key Support Levels, Will the Rebound Continue?

• Bitcoin is currently trading at $80.8k, consolidating above the $80k psychological threshold, with key resistance at the $82k area where the 200-day moving average converges.
• The $76k support zone is critical for maintaining bullish momentum, while a close above $82k could signal a rally towards the $88k–$90k resistance band.
• Market sentiment is shifting positively, with fresh long positions accumulating above $80k, indicating a transition from short-squeeze dynamics to genuine long conviction in the market.

https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-price-analysis-btc-maintains-key-support-levels-will-the-rebound-continue/
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Retakes Crucial Resistance, Is the Breakout Finally Starting?

• XRP is trading at $1.45, breaking above a symmetrical triangle pattern and the upper boundary at $1.43, indicating potential bullish momentum.
• A daily close above $1.50 could lead to a surge towards $1.80, while a drop below $1.40 would invalidate the bullish pattern.
• The XRP/BTC pair has recovered from oversold conditions, testing resistance at 1800 sats, with a breakout needed to signal a more significant recovery against Bitcoin.

https://cryptopotato.com/ripple-price-analysis-xrp-retakes-crucial-resistance-is-the-breakout-finally-starting/
Ethereum (ETH) Sits in a ‘No-Trade Zone:’ Here’s What Will Define the Next Major Move

• Ethereum (ETH) has seen a 4% decline over the past week, trading around $2,280, with analysts suggesting it may continue to drop unless it breaks out of the $2,200 to $2,400 "no-trade zone."
• Increasing ETH reserves on centralized exchanges and a sell-off by large investors indicate reduced confidence, potentially leading to further selling pressure among smaller traders.
• Despite bearish signals, a recent "golden cross" pattern and significant accumulation by Bitmine Immersion Technologies suggest a potential bullish resurgence could occur if ETH surpasses the $2,400 resistance.

https://cryptopotato.com/ethereum-eth-sits-in-a-no-trade-zone-heres-what-will-define-the-next-major-move/
Arthur Hayes Predicts AI Race Will Push Bitcoin Back to $126K

• Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin could surpass $90,000 and reach its all-time high of $126,000, driven by aggressive government spending on AI and military projects.
• He argues that the political necessity for the U.S. and China to maintain AI supremacy will lead to increased liquidity, benefiting Bitcoin more than other assets.
• Hayes believes that geopolitical tensions, particularly the U.S. conflict with Iran, will shift investment away from U.S. markets, further supporting Bitcoin's price growth.

https://cryptopotato.com/arthur-hayes-predicts-ai-race-will-push-bitcoin-back-to-126k/
Top Cardano (ADA) Price Predictions as of Late: 10x Explosion on the Way?

• Cardano's ADA has increased by 6% over the past week, showing patterns similar to previous bull cycles, with analysts predicting a potential major rally.
• Analysts have set ambitious price targets for ADA, with predictions ranging from $2.91 to as high as $14 by 2028, citing strong market support and consolidation patterns.
• The Relative Strength Index (RSI) for ADA has dropped to 22, indicating oversold conditions and suggesting a possible upward price movement in the near future.

https://cryptopotato.com/top-cardano-ada-price-predictions-as-of-late-10x-explosion-on-the-way/
Roaring Kitty’s Deleted X Post Triggers 90% Crash in RKC Meme Coin

• Roaring Kitty's deleted posts on X caused a 90% crash in the meme coin RKC, leading to significant losses for traders.
• The coin's developer reportedly cashed out over $600,000 before the crash, raising concerns about potential manipulation and scams.
• Speculation arose regarding the authenticity of the posts, with analysts suggesting the account may have been hacked, following a pattern of influencer-driven hype leading to retail trader losses.

https://cryptopotato.com/roaring-kittys-deleted-x-post-triggers-90-crash-in-rkc-meme-coin/
Aptos Pushes Encrypted Mempool Upgrade to Protect Users From Frontrunning and Censorship

• Aptos has proposed a native Encrypted Mempool system to enable private transaction submissions while maintaining network speed and transparency, aiming to be the first Layer 1 blockchain with this feature.
• The system is designed to protect users from frontrunning, censorship, and orderflow manipulation, allowing encrypted transactions that remain confidential until execution.
• Aptos' solution utilizes threshold cryptography to enhance scalability and reduce overhead, integrating directly into the network's consensus protocol with minimal latency.

https://cryptopotato.com/aptos-pushes-encrypted-mempool-upgrade-to-protect-users-from-frontrunning-and-censorship/
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Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy and Sharplink Launch $125M Ethereum-Powered DeFi Yield Fund

• Galaxy Digital and Sharplink have announced a non-binding agreement to create the Galaxy Sharplink Onchain Yield Fund, focusing on DeFi liquidity protocols and on-chain yield strategies.
• The fund aims to raise $125 million, with $100 million from Sharplink's Ethereum treasury and $25 million from Galaxy, and will be managed by Galaxy under its institutional research framework.
• Sharplink, holding approximately 868,700 ETH, reported a significant revenue increase in Q1 2026 but also faced a net loss of $685.6 million due to unrealized losses from declining ETH prices.

https://cryptopotato.com/mike-novogratzs-galaxy-and-sharplink-launch-125m-ethereum-powered-defi-yield-fund/
Bitcoin Rallies on Aggressive Spot Demand as Market Absorbs U.S. Economic Data: Bitfinex

• Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing a rally driven by aggressive spot demand, with metrics shifting from contraction to growth as the market reacts to U.S. economic data.
• The crypto market capitalization has increased by $200 billion since April, with BTC breaking above $80,000 for the first time since January, indicating a structural improvement.
• On-chain data shows a significant rise in spot Cumulative Volume Delta, with conviction buyers increasing their holdings, suggesting potential for major price recoveries.

https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-rallies-on-aggressive-spot-demand-as-market-absorbs-u-s-economic-data-bitfinex/
Structural Indicators of Long-term Institutional Ethereum Adoption Building: SharpLink

• Ethereum's price has remained around $2,000 since February, with no significant recovery, despite ongoing long-term institutional adoption indicators.
• Staking activity continues to grow, with 38.7 million ETH staked, while exchange balances have dropped to a multi-year low, indicating a supply constraint.
• Institutional interest in Ethereum is highlighted by major firms like BlackRock and JP Morgan launching tokenized funds, yet these developments have not yet positively impacted ETH prices, which remain significantly below all-time highs.

https://cryptopotato.com/structural-indicators-of-long-term-institutional-ethereum-adoption-building-sharplink/
Pi Network’s PI Attempts Comeback as Team Drops Important KYC Announcement

• Over 18.1 million users have passed Pi Network's KYC verification, with more than 16.7 million migrating to Mainnet.
• Some users remain in "Tentative KYC" status, requiring additional verification to ensure authenticity and filter out bots.
• Despite recent price declines, Pi Network's token has slightly rebounded and returned to the top 50 altcoins by market cap, currently valued at $1.8 billion.

https://cryptopotato.com/pi-networks-pi-attempts-comeback-as-team-drops-important-kyc-announcement/
BTC Recovers From CPI-Induced Dip, Viral Token Plunges by 17% Daily: Market Watch

• BTC dipped below $80,000 after the CPI announcement indicated rising inflation but rebounded to around $81,000 shortly thereafter.
• Binance Coin (BNB) surpassed XRP in market cap with a 2.5% increase, while DOGE solidified its position in the top 10 alts with a 2% rise.
• The total crypto market cap remains steady at approximately $2.780 trillion, with NEAR being the top gainer, rising nearly 6%.

https://cryptopotato.com/btc-recovers-from-cpi-induced-dip-viral-token-plunges-by-17-daily-market-watch/
21Shares Hyperliquid ETF Debuts With $1.8M in Trading Volume

• The first US spot ETF tracking Hyperliquid's HYPE token, ticker $THYP, launched on Nasdaq on May 12, 2026, with $1.8 million in trading volume on its first day.
• The ETF, issued by 21Shares, is physically backed by HYPE tokens, has a 0.30% management fee, and allows for staking, though it carries volatility risks.
• Despite a solid debut, THYP's first-day volume was significantly lower compared to other recent ETF launches, such as Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF, which garnered $34 million.

https://cryptopotato.com/21shares-hyperliquid-etf-debuts-with-1-8m-in-trading-volume/
Why Ripple (XRP) Accumulation Continued Despite Market Fear and Liquidations

• The XRP Ledger has reached a record 332,230 wallets holding at least 10,000 XRP, indicating a steady growth trend since June 2024.
• The increase in large XRP wallets suggests long-term confidence among investors, who are accumulating the asset despite market volatility.
• Institutional interest in XRP is rising, with potential for clearer commodity classification and significant inflows into XRP ETFs projected to reach between $4 billion and $8 billion by the end of 2026.

https://cryptopotato.com/why-ripple-xrp-accumulation-continued-despite-market-fear-and-liquidations/
Bitcoin and Ethereum Arrive on Wall Street Giant Charles Schwab for Selected Retail Clients

• Charles Schwab has launched Schwab Crypto accounts for retail clients, enabling direct trading of Bitcoin and Ethereum, though some states are excluded.
• Users must have an eligible brokerage account to access crypto trading, with a 75-basis-point trading fee and custodial services provided by Schwab Premier Bank and Paxos.
• In Q1 2026, Schwab reported a net income of $2.5 billion and a 16% revenue increase to $6.48 billion, while client assets rose to $11.77 trillion.

https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-and-ethereum-arrive-on-wall-street-giant-charles-schwab-for-selected-retail-clients/
Pi Network (PI) Price Predictions for This Week, May 13

• PI Network (PI) price is currently consolidating in a flat channel between $0.16 and $0.20, with recent attempts to break the 20-cent resistance being unsuccessful.
• The price has been making higher lows since hitting a bottom of 13 cents, indicating a potential bullish trend if it can surpass the resistance level.
• Low trading volume has kept the price stagnant, and an increase in buy volume is necessary for a breakout; currently, the market remains patient as it awaits momentum changes.

https://cryptopotato.com/pi-network-pi-price-predictions-for-this-week-may-13/
Ripple (XRP) Price Predictions for This Week, May 13

• XRP is currently consolidating above the $1.4 support level and is poised to test the $1.6 resistance.
• A breakout above $1.6 could lead to a rally towards the next resistance at $2, although bullish momentum remains low for now.
• The weekly MACD shows a bullish trend, indicating potential for higher prices if volume increases and buyers become more active.

https://cryptopotato.com/ripple-xrp-price-predictions-for-this-week-may-13/