Track market-moving stories before they get noisy

XRP and Cardano Dip 20% As Crypto Leaders Questions Trump’s Reserve Plan

Cryptocurrency “Supercycle in 30 Days,” World’s Highest IQ Holder Predicts

Seven days. That’s the latest countdown attached to another loud crypto prediction, this time from YoungHoon Kim, the South Korean influencer who claims to hold the world’s highest IQ score at 276. According to his latest posts, June 2 is supposedly when Bitcoin will “start the fire” and XRP will “shock the world.”

That kind of language spreads fast on crypto X. So does skepticism. Kim posted on May 26 that “crypto will be insane starting in June,” placing most of the spotlight on Bitcoin and XRP. He also promoted a claimed +487% trading return for the year, which naturally grabbed attention from retail traders already hunting for the next breakout narrative.

World’s Highest IQ Claim Faces ScrutinyThe influencer says his IQ score is recognized by Official World Record and the World Memory Championships. Yet the situation gets murkier the deeper you look.

The United Sigma Intelligence Association, an organization founded by Kim himself, reportedly stated it did not conduct psychometric evaluations or officially certify the 276 score. That leaves plenty of room for doubt, especially in a market already flooded with exaggerated credentials and overnight “gurus.” And honestly, traders have seen this movie before.

Bitcoin Prediction Record Raises More QuestionsKim’s previous market calls haven’t exactly aged well. One of the latest misses came in January 2026 when he projected a $100K Bitcoin move. Instead, BTC topped near $97K before reversing bearish.

Close doesn’t count much in leveraged markets where timing is everything. That’s why the new June deadline matters less than the pattern behind it. The urgency feels more like engagement farming than genuine market analysis. Big predictions with short clocks tend to spread fast, even when accuracy doesn’t.

XRP Rally Hype Meets Harsh Risk RealityThe flashy +487% return figure also deserves context. Publicly available data ties that performance to a MyFXBook-verified forex account, not a crypto portfolio.

The same account reportedly showed a maximum drawdown above 70% alongside a Sharpe ratio near 0.21. In simpler terms, the gains appear tied to aggressive leverage rather than consistent risk management.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin and XRP crypto remain heavily influenced by macro liquidity, regulation, and institutional flows not social media countdowns.

Story Ends Here

Trust with CoinPedia:CoinPedia has been delivering accurate and timely cryptocurrency and blockchain updates since 2017. All content is created by our expert panel of analysts and journalists, following strict Editorial Guidelines based on E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness). Every article is fact-checked against reputable sources to ensure accuracy, transparency, and reliability. Our review policy guarantees unbiased evaluations when recommending exchanges, platforms, or tools. We strive to provide timely updates about everything crypto & blockchain, right from startups to industry majors.

Investment Disclaimer:All opinions and insights shared represent the author's own views on current market conditions. Please do your own research before making investment decisions. Neither the writer nor the publication assumes responsibility for your financial choices.

Sponsored and Advertisements:Sponsored content and affiliate links may appear on our site. Advertisements are marked clearly, and our editorial content remains entirely independent from our ad partners.

Read the Next News

Tokenized gold volume hits $1B first time since 2023 US banking crisis

BTC is hovering around the $61,000 mark, and altcoins are slowly turning red. June was not favorable for cryptocurrency investors. Altcoins experienced significant drops, with losses exceeding 30% in some cases, reaching the lows seen at the end of 2023. However, in July, these two altcoins might bring gains to investors.

OriginTrail (TRAC)OriginTrail is one of the lesser-known altcoins in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The hype in this category has brought massive gains to many cryptocurrencies. NVIDIA’s record-breaking achievements and other developments have supported price increases. Moreover, ongoing developments in the AI field could serve as stable price catalysts in the future. The only issue is which ones will be able to sustain themselves.

Last week, the price increased by 17% and hovered near its seven-day peak throughout the day. The MACD indicates that interest remains high and that the price increase could continue next month. Buying activities dominate over selling. On June 25, the MACD line intersected with the signal line, which is considered a bullish signal.

If the bulls can sustain the price increase for TRAC Coin, the rally could continue up to $0.79. Otherwise, sellers will target $0.74.

Marlin (POND)The second lesser-known and equally risky altcoin is POND Coin. This altcoin is also working on programmable infrastructure services for DeFi and Web3. Despite BTC price fluctuations, its seven-day gain increased by 10%. By reclaiming the 20-day moving average, the altcoin confirmed its short-term bullish trend.

When EMA20 is reclaimed, investors expect further price increases. Seeing such strength is positive, especially when the overall market sentiment is weak. Even SOL Coin continues in the red despite the ETF application. The importance of positively diverging altcoins is high for this reason.

If the upward trend continues, the POND Coin price could keep rising to $0.02. In the opposite scenario, it will look for new lows near $0.01. At the time of writing, BTC was at $60,850 and was trying to test its main support again after recent sales.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article does not constitute investment advice. Investors should be aware that cryptocurrencies carry high volatility and therefore risk, and should conduct their own research.

PANews reported on August 15th that, according to The Block , crypto derivatives exchange Deribit announced it will launch USDC -settled linear options and futures contracts on Bitcoin ( BTC ) and Ethereum ( ETH ) on August 19th , further expanding its stablecoin-settled product line. The new contracts will have a minimum order size of 0.01 BTC and 0.1 ETH , enhancing trading accessibility. Deribit launched USDC -settled linear options on Solana , Polygon , and XRP last year, but has since delisted the existing MATIC options. Deribit cited growing demand for stablecoin-settled derivatives from both institutional and retail investors as the catalyst for this expansion. The exchange, which recently was acquired by Coinbase for approximately $ 2.9 billion, saw trading volume exceed $ 185 billion this month.

Crypto markets remain sideways; Only Bitcoin has moved, XLM and BNB dropping, Monero rising slowly. Market Wrap Crypto markets have inched backup a little today as Bitcoin makes another push towards resistance in the mid $9.5ks. BTC is still clearly in the driving seat and altcoin gains are marginal in comparison. Total market capitalization is back above $285 billion and heading towards a new 2019 high.

Following a day or two of consolidation Bitcoin broke out again in a one hour spike sending it to an intraday high of $9,350. Since then gains have held as BTC hovers around its highest price for over a year. A huge wall of resistance lies just above this level so further consolidation here is likely for the coming days.

Ethereum has done nothing again, not even getting a gain off Bitcoin’s 2 percent pump. ETH remains stagnant below $270 and further losses appear imminent. There is still support at $260 which is holding but there has been very little momentum for Ethereum all week.

Altcoin Outlook The crypto top ten has done very little over the past 24 hours with most coins moving less than a percent in either direction. The biggest movement has come from Stellar dropping another 2 percent and looking extremely weak. BNB is also down by a similar amount.

Very little is going on in the top twenty during Asian trading today. Monero is the only altcoin gaining as it makes 3 percent to top $100. Losing 3 percent are Cosmos and NEO. Tezos has now dropped out of the top twenty dumping another 4 percent today.

FOMO: MaidSafeCoin Making It There are no major pumps going on at the moment but the top performing altcoin in the top one hundred is MAID getting 13 percent. Nothing much is driving it aside from the usual anti Facebook rhetoric that everyone in crypto already knows.

6/ Remember Cambridge Analytica! You can’t trust #Facebook with your data, why trust them with your money…

— Autonomi (@WithAutonomi) June 19, 2019

Egretia is the second best performer grabbing 8 percent today. Getting dumped is yesterday’s fake pump, Insight Chain, as INB drops 12 percent. Ardor is also falling back hard with a 7 percent loss on the day.

Total market capitalization 24 hours. Coinmarketcap.com Total crypto market capitalization has increased by $2 billion or so on the day. This is pretty much all Bitcoin as the daddy drives markets to $288 billion. BTC dominance is still over 57 percent as the altcoins remain asleep for now.

Market Wrap is a section that takes a daily look at the top cryptocurrencies during the current trading session and analyses the best-performing ones, looking for trends and possible fundamentals.

Poloniex plans to shift the majority of its crypto trading operations offshore, according to parent company Circle. The move comes amidst regulatory uncertainty and pressure in the US, which lacks a clear legal framework or guidance for cryptocurrency-related businesses or crypto investors.

Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire says that 70% of Poloniex users are not based in the US, prompting the move to another jurisdiction. Allaire says Poloniex has already secured its Digital Assets Business Act license to operate in Bermuda, reports Coindesk.

Says Allaire,

“The lack of regulatory frameworks significantly limits what can be offered to individuals and businesses in the US.”

In May, the Delaware-based exchange stopped offering nine coins for its customers in the US due to regulatory uncertainty: Ardor (ARDR), Bytecoin (BCN), Decred (DCR), GameCredits (GAME), Gas (GAS), Lisk (LSK), Nxt (NXT), Omni Layer (OMNI) and Augur (REP).

The CEO also confirmed that the company’s recent downsizing, eliminating roughly 30 employees, was partly due to the lack of clarity from US lawmakers. The company’s current focus is global and getting beyond the US bottleneck.

“It took a long time working with the Bermuda government and the Bermuda Monetary Authority.”

“The project to establish a new international operations hub for our market, exchange and wallet services, was a major project.”

The move will also allow Poloniex to explore being able to offer financial services, adding that users could expect to see more “yield-generating crypto accounts.”

Poloniex ranks in the top 100 crypto exchanges in the world with a 24-hour trading volume of roughly $16 million, according to data compiled by CoinMarketCap. It is also listed among Messari’s Real 10 Volume index reflecting legitimate trading volumes from leading industry players.

In the wake of last week’s two congressional hearings on Facebook’s upcoming digital asset Libra, crypto insiders are assessing the highly critical response from US lawmakers who are determined to halt the project in its tracks. The hearings sparked an intense debate about Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and new corporate digital assets that are all vying for a place in the digital economy.

Politicians have not yet figured out a way to deal with emerging blockchain technology and the many products and services currently in development to bring more financial inclusion for people all around the world. The threat of digital assets lowering costs, rivaling existing infrastructure and challenging the traditional banking and monetary systems has prompted many prominent politicians, including Maxine Waters and Brad Sherman, to demand a moratorium on Libra.

As for Bitcoin, the decentralized system cannot be halted or stopped by any central authority or government.

[the_ad id="42537"] [the_ad id="42536"]

Unlike other industries, the crypto world is a very transparent one. As its core philosophy comes from the most popular blockchain-based projects such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, it’s no wonder that these projects are being developed in such open communities. Anyone willing to participate can join and propose their improvements and upgrades for networks. This was, after all, the vision of Satoshi, the original Bitcoin developer, who wanted complete transparency for blockchain technologies. In addition to the publicly available code, many crypto and blockchain projects have public ledgers of all their transactions along with whitepaper documents with detailed descriptions of their projects. 

All this transparency is necessary since many projects are getting funding for development by conducting initial coin offerings (ICO). That means that somebody has to invest based only on ideas or by looking at a minimum viable product (MVP). After fundraising, projects have to continue informing their investors about their progress and maintain a good reputation.

Various crypto ratings to inform youAs an individual, it can be difficult to keep track of all projects out there, but luckily there are a lot of crypto rating sites that can help you make a decision on whether to buy or sell the various projects’ tokens. 

Source: weisscrypto.com

One of the most famous ratings platforms is Weiss Crypto Rating, a reputable agency providing ratings for stocks and other assets on a global scale. They started to publish crypto ratings at the end of 2017 and currently they have 125 coins and tokens in their ratings. 

Another well-known rating report is published by China’s Center for Information and Industry Development. It features 35 coins, with EOS leading the pack. Nobody knows their criteria, but some projects get a lower basic-tech score despite being more advanced than the other projects getting a higher score. 

We can’t overlook Xangle, a disclosure platform for retail and institutional players.  It contains information about listings, partnerships, new updates, and it gathers on-chain data from all available blockchains. It’s entrusted by such exchanges as Bithumb, and it has the reputation of keeping an unbiased stance toward all projects, so it’s a mark of high quality when any project gets a high score. 

One of such projects is Max Crowdfund, which got a perfect score of 63/63 recently, being the first project to achieve this on Xangle. It scored so high because of their complete transparency, providing all information about their finances, management, and working practices. 

“We wish that all companies would provide information so openly and transparently. Max Property Group should be the benchmark for disclosure in the blockchain space,” says Hae Min Park, Managing Director of Xangle.

Source: xangle.io

To provide such information, the team at Max Property Group had to go through a due-diligence process by Xangle. As a result, the Due Diligence Report will be available to all Xangle-partnered exchanges, which will help the project in the listing process. 

There are several reputable projects reviewed by Xangle, such as Ardor, Aeternity, IOTA, Binance Coin, and Bancor, but none of them achieved a perfect score yet, unlike Max Crowdfund. With such a high score the company has set the bar very high, and it is to be seen whether other companies will follow this exemplary way of providing an insight in their operations and finances.

Tagged:

The Future of Crypto: The Latest Cryptography Advances Set to Change Blockchain

Metaplanet to Issue Perpetual Preferred Shares in Bid to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

JUST IN: Bitcoin-Focused Metaplanet Suspends Share Rights to Rethink Strategy

Sat 07 Jun 2025 ▪ 4 min read ▪ by Evans S.

Summarize this article with:

On June 5, BlackRock did nothing. Not a single dollar, not a move, not even a shiver. Its Bitcoin ETF IBIT, until now a powerhouse of incoming capital, remained frozen. And this is no coincidence. In a market where stillness is often more worrying than panic, this inaction is worth much more than a simple zero figure. While others bleed, BlackRock stops. And in this gesture, there may be more strategy than stupor.

".' data-lazy-src="https://www.cointribune.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Black-Dollar-0-1024x683.png"> In brief BlackRock records $0 flow on its Bitcoin ETF IBIT, a first since its launch. Other Bitcoin ETFs suffer massive outflows, totaling $278 million in one day. This sudden freeze suggests a strategic pause or a possible discreet change of course. The king remains seated while others fall On this June 5, a muted carnage played out on the Bitcoin ETFs stage. Fidelity, Ark, Grayscale… all retreating, all taking heavy losses. In total, nearly $280 million fled American Bitcoin funds in a single day. The atmosphere was electric, volatility palpable. Yet, at the center of this turmoil, IBIT remains impassive. Zero inflow, zero outflow. An almost insolent neutrality.

Why? Because when you are the king, you can afford silence. Or… because you’re unsure.

BlackRock did not lose. But it did not win either. And this choice of immobility contrasts with its reputation as a steamroller. Is this a voluntary pause or a lapse in conviction?

There is something theatrical about this non-movement. Because IBIT is not like other ETFs. It is the thermometer of institutional flows, the cornerstone of a carefully maintained bullish narrative.

So when this flow suddenly dries up, it looks less like an oversight and more like a statement. BlackRock may be sending a message here more subtle than a massive sell-off: “We observe. We gauge. Then we reconsider.”

Especially since, in the same breath, the giant injects $50 million into Ethereum. A discreet, almost stealthy pivot, but heavy with symbolism. Is Bitcoin becoming too unstable, too predictable, too… political? Or are we witnessing the first phase of a gradual shift towards a new distribution of forces among crypto assets?

Bitcoin: Waiting as a strategy? This is not the first time markets have experienced a sluggish day. But rarely has the absence of action seemed so meaningful. BlackRock doesn’t stop by accident. And when all the other players panic, the one who stops could be either a wise one… or a conspirator.

Bitcoin itself continues to sway. Doubt sets in. Outflows accelerate. And the one who doesn’t move suddenly becomes the focus of all projections.

June 5 was not an empty day. It was a choreographed pause. And sometimes, the best-placed silences change the rhythm of a war—just like those solo miners, stubborn and invisible, who dig for years without reward… then hit the jackpot, hire en masse, and reshuffle the cards of a sector thought to be locked.

Maximize your Cointribune experience with our "Read to Earn" program! For every article you read, earn points and access exclusive rewards. Sign up now and start earning benefits.

Join the program

A

A

Lien copié

Evans S.

Fascinated by Bitcoin since 2017, Evariste has continuously researched the subject. While his initial interest was in trading, he now actively seeks to understand all advances centered on cryptocurrencies. As an editor, he strives to consistently deliver high-quality work that reflects the state of the sector as a whole.

DISCLAIMER

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this article belong solely to the author, and should not be taken as investment advice. Do your own research before taking any investment decisions.

What Is Decentralized Science (DeSci)?

Reason to trust

Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality

Created by industry experts and meticulously reviewed

The highest standards in reporting and publishing

Strict editorial policy that focuses on accuracy, relevance, and impartiality

Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio.

With the new year just one day away, crypto analyst Alex Wacy (@wacy_time1) shared an overview of what he calls the best altcoins heading into 2025. The analyst, who has amassed an audience of over 190,000 followers on X, highlighted several projects that he believes have the potential to dominate in the potential coming altseason.

Best Altcoins In 2025 He begins with Render (RNDR), describing it as a decentralized GPU rendering platform for AI, metaverse, and creative content. He maintained that “Render is poised to become a key player in the virtual future,” pointing to its $3.66 billion market capitalization as evidence of investor confidence.

Following closely is Virtual, an AI-driven avatar initiative that is pegged at $3.41 billion in market cap, with Wacy touting Virtual as “the growth leader in 2024 in the virtual avatar sector” and predicting increasing adoption for metaverse, gaming, and social media applications.

Wacy also turns his attention to SEKOIA, mentioning its focus on identifying and mentoring emerging AI talent. Although smaller in scale at a $94 million market cap, this autonomous AI investment agent uses advanced pattern recognition and quantifiable predictions to gain a foothold in a competitive space.

Next in line for the best altcoins in 2025 is Pengu, which he calls “the official coin of Paddy Penguin, a major force  in crypto.” Its substantial community and cultural traction reflect a hefty $2.28 billion market valuation, and its omnipresence in ETF ads combined with over 90 billion visits appear to confirm its cult-like following.

The list of best altcoins continues with Clearpool (CPOOL), a Decentralized Capital Markets Ecosystem valued at $341 million that provides insured loans to institutional borrowers in the DeFi arena through a dynamic interest model. The analyst noted that Clearpool’s approach to decentralized lending could offer a unique avenue for strategic investors.

He also spotlights Bittensor (Tao), a project intent on decentralizing AI solutions through an open ecosystem, weighed at $3.48 billion, and Hyperliquid (HYPE), a decentralized perpetuals exchange living on its own L1 with a $9.23 market cap. He describes Hype’s vision as “a high-speed, low-cost, transparent solution for perpetual futures,” though he advises caution, remarking that prospective investors should “research to understand its risks and potential.”

Io.net, which sits at $397 million, is categorized as a decentralized GPU network that reduces costs for AI developers, while CFG (Centric) aims to bridge DeFi with real-world assets. This $162 million project focuses on stable returns generated from real fiat value rather than solely leveraging volatile crypto.

Akash Network (AKT), valued at $746 million, is labeled by Wacy a “supercloud” that transforms cloud computing through a decentralized marketplace, and Ethena (ENA), at $2.69 billion, provides a synthetic dollar protocol on Ethereum, touted as “a crypto-native, bank-free solution for money.”

Wacy’s list also featured Helium (HNT) with a $1.13 billion market cap, identified for its decentralized IoT network, and Griffain in the Solana ecosystem, with a $211 million market cap, delivering scalable DeFi solutions for token swaps while upholding transparency.

The analyst also highlights Grasso (GRASS) in his list of the best altcoins for 2025 and its $683 million market cap, describing its decentralized data collection network for AI training as both functional and user-friendly. VitaDAO (VITA) is in Wacy’s focus because of its community-governed DAO funding longevity research. Its compact $54 million market cap appears poised for growth as members actively engage in decision-making and ownership, signifying a communal approach to biotech research in crypto.

Spectral, carrying a $194 million market cap, offers on-chain agents for easier application creation and includes a syntax tool that transforms natural language into Solidity. ETIGEN, or Energy Layer, at $170 million, extends novel concepts of restorative energy on Ethereum, and ONDO, with an impressive $2.83 billion market cap, aims to open up institutional-grade DeFi services and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

Wacy further singles out AIXTB, at $377M, which monitors crypto-related discussions via a proprietary engine to uncover high-sentiment opportunities, and Ether.fi (ETHFI), priced at $446M, which supports non-custodial ETH staking and DeFi integration. Throughout his breakdown, he underscored the cyclical nature of the crypto market, stating that these best altcoins “could see significant growth in 2025” once capital flow rotates away from Bitcoin and into high-potential altcoin narratives.

His overall thesis hinges on what he perceives as a predictable pattern in every major market cycle. “Altcoins typically pumping when BTC Dominance starts a strong downtrend,” the analyst wrote. He cited the example from 2021, when Bitcoin’s dominance fell from around 73% to 40%, triggering a monumental rally for altcoins like SOL, ADA, and DOGE.

Pointing out that current BTC dominance is about 55%, which he calls a “significant resistance zone,” he predicts a swift drop to 40% if a breakdown occurs. “As I mentioned before, my bet for the altseason is in the spring of 2025,” he said, while admitting that he also shares the common sentiment of disbelief that surrounds every cycle. “That’s okay, it means the market is doing a good job of ‘smoking people out.’ Patience friends, patience always pays off,” he concluded.

At press time, the Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) stood at 58.02%.

Bitcoin dominance, 1-week chart | Source: BTC.D on TradingView.com Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com

Russia civic chamber proposes dedicated fund for confiscated crypto assets

Czech gov’t resists 4th overthrow attempt amid $45M Bitcoin scandal

COINTELEGRAPH: Bitcoin.com, Concordium partner on age-verified crypto payments

Bitcoin.com and Concordium Collaborate on Privacy-Preserving, Age-Verified Stablecoin Transactions for 75 Million Wallets

Alt Season Coming: Which Altcoins Will “Outperform Bitcoin” in 2020?

Table of contents

Bifrost remains a Bitcoin liquidity innovation leader by extending BTCFi ecosystem capabilities through a partnership with Oasys MCH and PLANZ. Through this partnership, Bifrost aims to strengthen $BtcUSD adoption across GameFi and DeFi applications, creating fresh opportunities for gaming enthusiasts and decentralized finance users.

https://twitter.com/oasys_games/status/1884140003762266185

Key Highlights of the Partnership The integration of $BtcUSD within Oasys creates opportunities for the platform’s game-optimized blockchain users due to its strong presence in Japan. Gaming DEX is the leading decentralized exchange on Oasys, where the $BtcUSD stablecoin will initiate its availability. The currency $BtcUSD draws rewards from liquidity-providing parties when they stake their funds across new pools. The Ragnarok platform, developed by Oasys, will utilize $BtcUSD as its first perpetual decentralized exchange on its blockchain.

Renowned blockchain gaming and Web3 development experts MCH and PLANZ bring their extensive expertise to the collaborative partnership with Bitfrost. The collaboration among these entities will streamline the development of distinctive use cases for $BtcUSD across gaming platforms to establish DeFi and GameFi integration.

Innovative Use Cases for $BtcUSD The integration with Oasys opens a variety of revenue-generating opportunities:

Liquidity Rewards: Gaming DEX users who supply liquidity for the $BtcUSD/USD pair will receive rewards through its pools. Perpetual Trading: Integrating $BtcUSD into Ragnarok DEX will allow users to earn through extra opportunities. Gaming Ecosystem Expansion: MCH and PLANZ collaborate with $BtcUSD to develop decentralized applications (DApps) to enhance the gaming experience. A Win-Win for All Partners The expanded use of $BtcUSD across Bifrost unlocks greater value for BTCFi users and enhances its position as a provider of services across gaming and DeFi markets. Such integration boosts both the user base and financial activity at Oasys, fortifying its standing as the preeminent blockchain provider in the gaming sector. 

By merging innovative gaming services with DeFi capabilities, MCH and PLANZ generate new income streams while improving user participation. The multiple financial opportunities and gaming options blockchain infrastructure provides allow gamers and investors to enhance personal earnings while discovering ground-breaking blockchain solutions.

About the Partners Oasys builds an entire blockchain environment for gaming, which maintains a fee-free structure and operates with limitless scalability. As the inventor of My Crypto Heroes, MCH has accumulated critical skills in making decentralized gaming solutions. PLANZ demonstrated exceptional Web3 development skills, including solutions for DeFi applications, Layer 2 blockchains, and GameFi projects.

Conclusion The multiple partnerships will transform $BtcUSD by connecting decentralized finance protocols to gaming infrastructure in one cohesive framework. Bifrost and its collaborative network push blockchain technology toward limitless potential so blockchain innovations can deliver their promise of user empowerment.

AUTHOR

With over five years of experience in crypto, blockchain, and tech content, Ishtiyaq makes complex topics easy to understand. He simplifies blockchain and digital currency concepts for a wide audience, ensuring that beginners and experts alike can grasp key ideas. His clear and engaging writing helps readers stay informed about the latest trends, developments, and innovations in the crypto space. Whether explaining blockchain technology, digital assets, or DeFi, Ishtiyaq breaks down complicated ideas into simple, digestible content. His goal is to help people navigate the fast-changing world of cryptocurrency with confidence, clarity, and a deeper understanding.

Table of contents

Oasys Blockchain has announced a strategic collaboration with Bifrost Network.

Oasys Blockchain is an open-source blockchain with a specialty in gaming. It aims to provide a quality blockchain gaming experience to users. On the other hand, Bifrost Network is a cross-chain Layer-1 platform that supports both EVM and non-EVM networks, designed to provide an enhanced infrastructure for decentralized applications.

Oasys Launches on Bifrost’s BTCFi This partnership has enabled Oasys Blockchain to launch its gaming DEX platform on the BTCFi Boost, a Bitcoin DeFi service powered by Bifrost Network’s cross-chain technology.

This launch is not just another technological upgrade; it is a significant development that commits to unleashing advanced applications and interoperability of Oasys’ gaming network in the wider DeFi ecosystem.

The integration of Oasys’ gaming DEX within the BTCFi Boost network is a breakthrough for multiple reasons. In the past, the utility of Web3 gaming assets on the Bitcoin blockchain was lacking because of Bitcoin’s natural design, which gives more priority to decentralization and security than smart contract utility.

With its powerful cross-chain Layer-1 infrastructure, Bifrost Network addresses this problem by introducing a smart contract abstraction on top of Bitcoin, enabling more sophisticated utilities, including DeFi products operating on the network.

By introducing Oasys on BTCFi Boost, DeFi users can gain access to gaming products, including BTCUSD and OAS Savings on Oasys’ Gaming DEX linked to the security of the Bitcoin network.

This development substantially improves the capabilities of the Oasys Blockchain, which seeks to bring a virtual gaming product suite directly to DeFi users and Bitcoin holders.

This integration gives DeFi users the ability to borrow, lend, stake, and even utilize Oasys’ gaming tokens that are supported by Bitcoin’s security. The incorporation has enabled Oasys’ vision to become a reality, laying the foundation for an advanced and interoperable gaming network built on Bitcoin, the world’s biggest crypto asset.

The Meaning of This Alliance To recognize the impact of this gaming DEX incorporation, it is crucial to understand the benefit that Bifrost’s BTCFi Boost offers.

BTCFi Boost, which is powered by Bifrost Network’s multi-chain infrastructure, is a powerful Bitcoin asset management service that connects Bitcoin with cross-chain networks. This decentralized application enables users to invest in and trade DeFi assets without selling their BTC holdings.

With BTCFI, people leveraging the DeFi landscape can now stake Bitcoin to mint Oasys’ BTCUSD and OAS Savings while enjoying up to 40% APY and maintaining exposure to BTC’s value.

These offerings show how Bifrost’s BTCFi revolutionizes Bitcoin’s application. The ability of BTCFi to utilize Bitcoin’s strong security while offering a versatile smart contract environment makes it a suitable network for a gaming DEX like Oasys.

AUTHOR

Nicholas Otieno is a fintech writer specializing in cryptocurrency markets. Since 2019, he has written articles to educate readers about cryptocurrency and its substantial positive impact on global prosperity. Nicholas is a Bitcoin holder, believing firmly in its fundamentals. His work has been featured in publications such as Finance Magnates, Blockchain.News, Bitcoin Magazine, Coincub, and among others. When he's not writing, Nicholas enjoys performing domestic tasks, spending time with friends, listening to music, and watching football.

South Korea’s Bifrost Partners with Japan’s SBI to Drive Bitcoin Adoption

Crypto gaming has mixed Q1 as deals jump, investment totals dip: DappRadar

Bitcoin is currently showing a structure that often precedes sharp volatility, with liquidity building above key levels while price consolidates below. This kind of setup typically signals that the market may first move to hunt those liquidity zones before establishing its next clear directional trend.

Bitcoin Builds Liquidity Cluster Around $80K Zone Crypto analyst Cryptorphic noted that Bitcoin is once again building a dense cluster of liquidity around the $80,000 level. This area is becoming increasingly important, as leveraged positions continue to stack above current price action, creating a potential target zone for the market.

At present, Bitcoin is trading below this liquidity pocket and moving within a relatively compressed range, reflecting indecision in the market, where price consolidates before a larger expansion. Historically, similar setups have frequently led to liquidity sweeps as the market seeks out areas of unfilled orders.

Source: Chart from Cryptorphic on X These liquidity zones tend to act like magnets, drawing price toward them as stop-losses and liquidation points accumulate. With so much interest positioned around $80,000, the upside liquidity becomes a natural target if momentum shifts even slightly in favor of buyers. The broader implication is that Bitcoin may first attempt to sweep this $80,000 zone or reach that liquidity level and react from it before any sustained directional move becomes clear. 

Markets Move In Two Clear Phases According to the analyst Mags, the market moves through two distinct phases. The first being the Bull Phase, Mags highlights that while the primary trend is upward, it is never a straight line to the top. Instead, price action is characterized by multiple pullbacks, often ranging from 20% to 30%, which occur before a cycle peak is reached. These corrections are presented not as threats, but as a normal and necessary part of every cycle‘s journey, resting sentiment, and fueling continuation.

The second stage identified by Mags is the Bear Phase, which is triggered when the underlying market structure finally breaks. This shift leads to a much deeper correction than the standard pullbacks seen during the ascent. During this period, the market undergoes a process of finding a definitive bottom, clearing the stage for the next trend to begin. 

Ultimately, Mags argues that while the phases transition, the presence of volatility is the one that never changes. The difference between success and failure lies in the ability to recognize your current position within the cycle. As Mags points out, history has consistently rewarded those who can ignore the noise of short-term swings and focus on the long-term game, recognizing that each phase is simply a part of the market’s natural rhythm.

BTC trading at $77,638 on the 1D chart | Source: BTCUSDT on Tradingview.com Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com