The dynamism inherent in decentralized networks sometimes manages to overcome graphical hazards to reveal the real power of conviction within a community. While the global crypto market is going through a phase of uncertainty related to persistent macroeconomic pressures, the Shiba Inu (SHIB) protocol has just crossed a historic milestone. Token allocation mechanisms in decentralized finance often serve as a powerful leading indicator, and a thorough examination of distributed ledgers reveals a growing divergence between the attraction of unique users and short-term price performance.
In brief Shiba Inu continues its expansion with 3,464 new wallets registered since the beginning of June. The memecoin now gathers 1.59 million holders and approaches a symbolic threshold of 1.6 million addresses. This growth comes as SHIB’s price remains under pressure in a context marked by macroeconomic uncertainty. On-chain data reveal a growing gap between network adoption and short-term price performance. Continued expansion of the Shiba Inu network driven by retail investor engagement The public ledgers on Etherscan attest to a steady vitality of the memecoin’s on-chain activity, illustrated by particularly explicit figures:
3,464 new unique wallets have been created on the network since the beginning of June; A total of 1,590,266 holders now possess SHIB tokens worldwide; The network is now right at the doors of the highly symbolic milestone of 1.6 million holder addresses. This performance solidifies its rank among the densest and most loyal communities in the crypto landscape. Thus, this constant flow of retail investors is all the more important as it occurs in a sector environment where most competing altcoins struggle to attract new users or even maintain their active base.
From a purely structural point of view, the continuous increase in the number of unique wallets reflects increased dispersion of circulating supply and a gradual reduction of centralization risks. While a metric expansion of a network does not imply an immediate rise in its market value, it shows a long-term confidence from participants and an underlying commitment beyond simple daily speculation. This organic consolidation of network fundamentals indicates that the user base perceives incentives to preserve value in the long term, anchoring the token beyond its historical status as a mere volatile asset.
The graphical disconnection in the face of monetary policy stringency On a purely financial level, the memecoin’s price movement during this same June period was nevertheless trying for investors. A widespread selling pressure across all cryptos pushed the token down to a monthly low of $0.00000433 on June 6. Although a later buying reaction tried to raise the level by propelling the crypto towards $0.0000052, this recovery movement proved short-lived. Rapid profit taking by short-term traders, along with a general weakening of market sentiment, forced the token to give up part of its gains in subsequent sessions.
This lack of bullish rebound can be largely explained by the overall macroeconomic context which heavily weighs on the market operators’ risk taking. Indeed, the latest meeting of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) was followed by an increase in volatility.
The economic data published shortly thereafter during the week added further uncertainty, pushing institutional and retail capital to caution. This configuration reveals a classic disconnection phenomenon where positive technological adoption signals remain temporarily masked by the rigidity of interest rate policies and traditional market fluctuations.
Long-term perspectives and impacts of on-chain growth This duality between expansion of the user base and price stagnation allows a very rich analysis of the ecosystem’s future. On one hand, the most cautious analysts will rightly remind that the raw increase in the number of addresses can be merely the result of a simple technical fragmentation of pre-existing wallets or micro-purchases without real impact on overall trading volumes of platforms.
However, crypto cycle history shows that an increasingly broad base of holders represents an essential liquidity foundation to buffer systemic declines and prepare large-scale bullish movements.
In the long run, crossing the threshold of 1.6 million addresses could be a powerful psychological trigger for the market. Observers oriented towards fundamentals consider that a community massively expanding during a downturn accumulates important kinetic energy, likely to catalyze a vigorous recovery once global macroeconomic constraints ease. The future evolution of the Shiba Inu price will thus mainly depend on its ability to transform this critical mass of passive users into a true active and applicative economic force.
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Diplômé de Sciences Po Toulouse et titulaire d'une certification consultant blockchain délivrée par Alyra, j'ai rejoint l'aventure Cointribune en 2019. Convaincu du potentiel de la blockchain pour transformer de nombreux secteurs de l'économie, j'ai pris l'engagement de sensibiliser et d'informer le grand public sur cet écosystème en constante évolution. Mon objectif est de permettre à chacun de mieux comprendre la blockchain et de saisir les opportunités qu'elle offre. Je m'efforce chaque jour de fournir une analyse objective de l'actualité, de décrypter les tendances du marché, de relayer les dernières innovations technologiques et de mettre en perspective les enjeux économiques et sociétaux de cette révolution en marche.
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When virality moved off-screenMemecoins have never pretended to be serious. Other blockchain projects often present themselves through promises of faster payments, scalable infrastructure or decentralized applications (DApps). Memecoins, however, draw their appeal from humor, absurdity and internet culture.
A photo of a dog can become a billion-dollar asset. A frog image can trigger a wave of speculation. Communities come together around shared jokes, catchphrases and collective excitement, often with little logic beyond the energy of participation.
For much of their existence, memecoins were mostly limited to screens. The risks were mainly financial. Speculators could lose money chasing momentum, but the memes themselves rarely moved far beyond social media feeds and trading interfaces.
That boundary is starting to weaken.
Recent controversies surrounding Pump.fun, a Solana-based token launchpad, suggest that memecoin promotion may be moving in a more troubling direction. People have reportedly accepted cryptocurrency payments in exchange for shaving their heads, drinking large amounts of alcohol and having token names tattooed on their bodies.
Memecoin bounty for a branded haircutWhat was once the internet’s favorite speculative pastime is no longer simply asking participants to click a buy button. In some cases, it is asking them to turn themselves into living advertisements.
Whether this is a new form of community engagement or a troubling sign of the attention economy deserves serious consideration.
Memecoins have always been about attentionMemecoins do not need strong technology or clear utility to attract buyers. Their value often comes from something simpler: how many people are watching, sharing and talking about them.
Most cryptocurrencies try to support their value with utility, such as new technology, better efficiency or new economic models. Memecoins work differently.
Their value depends largely on visibility.
Dogecoin, launched as a joke in 2013, became one of the world’s largest cryptocurrencies mainly through community enthusiasm and celebrity attention. PEPE drew strength from internet meme culture. BONK benefited from momentum within the Solana ecosystem. Countless others have risen and collapsed on social energy alone.
This does not make memecoins illegitimate by default. Markets have long assigned value to things that are not physical, including brands, stories and cultural relevance. But it does mean attention is the scarce resource on which everything else depends.
In memecoin markets, attention brings in traders. Traders create liquidity. Liquidity can push prices higher. Rising prices attract even more attention. The cycle feeds itself. As long as the conversation continues, the asset stays alive.
Did you know? Long before crypto existed, radio stations used outrageous publicity stunts to attract audiences. Some bizarre contests reportedly led to injuries, showing that the chase for attention has always carried hidden risks.
How Pump.fun changed the economics of token creationPump.fun changed memecoin creation by making launches faster, cheaper and easier for nontechnical users.
Launching a token once required technical knowledge, marketing support and startup capital. Pump.fun made that process much faster. With a small amount of money, almost anyone could create a token within minutes.
The result was dramatic. Millions of tokens have reportedly been launched through the platform. Supporters see this as a major step toward open access.
However, open access also brought unintended effects.
Viral bounty for quitting on cameraWhen almost anyone can launch a memecoin, standing out becomes the real challenge. Creation is no longer the main obstacle. Attention is.
This made marketing one of the most valuable parts of the memecoin economy. In markets built around attention, competition often moves toward more extreme behavior.
Paying people to go viralPump.fun’s GO bounty marketplace turned memecoin promotion into something more direct. It allowed users to pay others for promotional tasks, including stunts designed to attract attention.
The idea was simple. Users could offer rewards in exchange for promotional tasks. Some tasks were fairly harmless. Others moved into more troubling territory, with participants accepting bounties that involved shaving their heads, drinking alcohol on camera and performing increasingly bizarre public stunts.
A bounty stunt turned into a permanent typoOne of the more widely shared examples involved Arivu, a resident of Tamil Nadu, India. He tattooed the ticker “$boutywork” across his forehead in an attempt to complete a bounty. The episode carried a strange irony: The ticker itself contained a spelling error.
What was meant to be a promotional act became a permanent physical mark tied to a short-lived internet moment. Traders continued speculating on the related tokens. The internet moved on to its next distraction, but the tattoo remained.
Did you know? The term “meme” was coined by evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins in 1976 to describe how ideas spread through culture. Internet memes later became powerful enough to influence financial markets.
Why extreme behavior can seem financially rationalOn the surface, these examples may look simply absurd. Why would someone permanently change their appearance or take real risks to promote a speculative token?
The answer lies in the economics of attention.
Online audiences adjust quickly. What gets a reaction today can feel ordinary tomorrow. Influencers and advertisers understand this well. To stay visible, creators often feel pressure to raise the stakes.
More extreme behavior can generate stronger reactions. Stronger reactions can lead to wider distribution. That, in turn, attracts more attention. In memecoin markets, attention can directly affect trading activity.
Outrage can also work as promotion. People who criticize extreme stunts may still amplify them by sharing screenshots, publishing commentary and keeping the topic alive. The stunt becomes part of the token’s identity. In some cases, the controversy may be the product from the start.
How creator incentives feed risky speculationModern memecoin culture now looks like a mix of reality television and high-risk online speculation. Participants are not only chasing financial returns. They are also competing for social recognition, where virality itself can feel like a form of currency.
Several psychological forces help explain this behavior.
The first is asymmetric upside. A relatively small sacrifice can seem reasonable when there is even a small chance of a meaningful financial reward.
The second is financial pressure. For people facing real money problems, crypto rewards can look significant compared with local wages.
Third, internet fame has value of its own. A viral moment can bring followers, influence and future opportunities that go beyond any single token.
Finally, fear of missing out can be powerful. When people see others receiving attention and possible rewards, they may ignore risks they would normally treat with caution.
None of these motivations are unique to crypto. What crypto adds is speed and speculative intensity. Together, they can make each of these forces much stronger.
Creative marketing or exploitation?Supporters of these practices argue that critics are overstating the concern. From their view, participation is voluntary.
People often accept risk in exchange for money, attention or entertainment. Reality television contestants take part in humiliating challenges. Influencers promote questionable products. Professional athletes risk serious injury for income and recognition. The argument is that crypto bounties should not be treated as entirely different.
There is some truth to this view. Not every bounty is malicious. Community-driven campaigns can also be creative, funny and participatory. Some memecoin communities attract attention precisely because they reject traditional corporate marketing.
Critics, however, see a more complicated picture. Consent is not always simple, and financial pressure can affect judgment. Participants may underestimate long-term consequences when immediate rewards are placed in front of them.
Platforms may also benefit indirectly from the higher engagement and trading activity that sensational content creates. Audiences, meanwhile, may start expecting bigger and riskier stunts to stay interested.
This leaves an uncomfortable ethical question: At what point does voluntary participation become exploitation?
A pattern crypto has seen beforeThe current controversies are not entirely new. Pump.fun has faced criticism before over its livestreaming features. Reports suggested that some creators used increasingly extreme behavior to attract investors and viewers.
This allegedly included sexually explicit content, threatening behavior and other sensational performances meant to increase token visibility. The platform later suspended livestreaming before bringing it back with moderation measures.
The broader pattern is familiar. New formats attract audiences. Competition increases. Participants push their behavior further to stand out. Public backlash builds, and platforms tighten their rules in response.
This cycle has played out many times across television, social media and influencer culture. Crypto may simply be repeating a familiar pattern, with token incentives adding another layer of motivation.
Did you know? Behavioral economists have found that social proof can strongly influence decision-making. When people see others joining risky trends, they may view those risks as less serious and be more likely to copy them.
The regulatory gray areaThese developments raise difficult questions for regulators. Bounty programs are not easy to categorize.
Depending on how they are structured, they could be seen as marketing campaigns, promotional contests, informal work arrangements, high-risk reward systems or something existing laws were not designed to handle.
Consumer protection authorities may ask whether participants are clearly told about the risks. Labor regulators may consider whether people driven by financial need deserve extra safeguards. Securities regulators could examine whether token-based rewards change the legal nature of promotional activity.
The answers are likely to differ across jurisdictions.
Without clearer standards, platforms may face a long period of regulatory uncertainty.
The future of memecoin marketing remains uncertainOptimists see recent incidents as isolated excesses rather than signs of a wider trend. They believe the model can still improve.
In this view, bounty systems could mature into more constructive forms of community engagement. Well-structured bounty systems could reward creativity without encouraging harmful behavior.
Others expect the opposite. They argue that competition for attention will keep pushing participants toward riskier acts until a serious incident forces major regulatory action.
The most likely outcome may fall somewhere in between. Platforms may adopt stricter moderation rules. Some types of challenges may be banned outright. Communities may also reject tactics they see as exploitative.
Over time, the market may learn where audiences draw the line.
This article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph's Editorial Policy and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or recommendations. All investments and trades carry risk; readers are encouraged to conduct independent research before making any decisions. Cointelegraph makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy or completeness of the information presented, including forward-looking statements, and will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on this content.
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Multiple foreign media outlets reported on the 24th that US Secretary of State Rubio said technical teams from the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Switzerland by the end of June. (Xinhua News Agency)
5 hours ago
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According to Coinglass data, the global cryptocurrency market recorded $606 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $542 million in long-position liquidations and $68.22 million in short-position liquidations. A total of 135,785 traders worldwide were liquidated in the same period, with the largest single liquidation order occurring on Binance’s BTCUSDT trading pair, valued at $12.0111 million.
5 hours ago
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According to HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $60,000, with a 4.3% drop in the past 24 hours.
5 hours ago
US Treasury Secretary: AI boom may boost productivity and help curb inflation.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC in an interview that he hopes the Federal Reserve will remain "open-minded" about the inflation pattern after the reversal of Iran-related energy price hikes. Bessent noted that the U.S. could enter an economic environment marked by high GDP growth without a corresponding rise in traditional inflation. He cited that in the 1990s, Alan Greenspan foresaw that office modernization and the internet could drive non-inflationary growth, and allowed the economy to keep expanding. Bessent believes the U.S. has a strong chance of seeing a similar scenario again. When asked whether the Fed still needs to worry about potential inflation and whether interest rate cuts are possible this year or next, Bessent declined to comment. However, he argued that it is necessary to stay open-minded about the price or inflation impacts from the Iran conflict, and monitor inflation performance after those effects subside. Bessent also said an open mind is needed, as the AI boom could boost productivity and deliver disinflationary effects, helping inflation return to the Fed’s target level. He added that he believes Kevin Warsh will choose the optimal path that meets both the Fed’s inflation and growth mandates. Bessent also noted that Warsh previously took a hawkish stance on inflation.
5 hours ago
US stocks' intraday storage sector sees broad declines, with Western Digital and Seagate Technology both falling over 4%.
According to Bitget data, during U.S. stock trading hours, the storage sector saw broad declines: Western Digital (WDC) fell 4.47%, Seagate Technology (STX) dropped 4.17%, SanDisk (SNDK) declined 2.31%, and Micron Technology (MU) edged down 0.96%. Most optical communication concept stocks rose, with Corning (GLW) leading the gains at 9.75%, followed by Ciena (CIEN) up 3.24%, Coherent (COHR) rising 2.93%, Lumentum (LITE) gaining 2.61%, and Nokia (NOK) advancing 1.82%. Additionally, Marvell Technology (MRVL) fell 2.59% and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) declined 1.90%.
5 hours ago
During intraday trading in U.S. stocks, crypto-related concept stocks fell broadly, with MSTR dropping more than 7%.
According to Bitget market data, the three major U.S. stock indexes rose broadly: the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.94%, the S&P 500 increased 0.60%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.63%. Crypto-related stocks fell across the board, with declines as follows: Strategy (MSTR) down 7.33%; Circle (CRCL) down 4.35%; Bitmine (BMNR) down 3.97%; Coinbase (COIN) down 3.73%; Robinhood (HOOD) down 3.70%; Gemini (GEMI) down 3.27%; Bullish (BLSH) down 3.25%; Sharplink (SBET) down 3.19%.
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Multiple foreign media outlets reported on the 24th that US Secretary of State Rubio said technical teams from the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Switzerland by the end of June. (Xinhua News Agency)
5 hours ago
Over the past 24 hours, total crypto market liquidations hit $606 million, with more than 130,000 traders liquidated.
According to Coinglass data, the global cryptocurrency market recorded $606 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $542 million in long-position liquidations and $68.22 million in short-position liquidations. A total of 135,785 traders worldwide were liquidated in the same period, with the largest single liquidation order occurring on Binance’s BTCUSDT trading pair, valued at $12.0111 million.
5 hours ago
Bitcoin falls below $60,000
According to HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $60,000, with a 4.3% drop in the past 24 hours.
5 hours ago
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC in an interview that he hopes the Federal Reserve will remain "open-minded" about the inflation pattern after the reversal of Iran-related energy price hikes. Bessent noted that the U.S. could enter an economic environment marked by high GDP growth without a corresponding rise in traditional inflation. He cited that in the 1990s, Alan Greenspan foresaw that office modernization and the internet could drive non-inflationary growth, and allowed the economy to keep expanding. Bessent believes the U.S. has a strong chance of seeing a similar scenario again. When asked whether the Fed still needs to worry about potential inflation and whether interest rate cuts are possible this year or next, Bessent declined to comment. However, he argued that it is necessary to stay open-minded about the price or inflation impacts from the Iran conflict, and monitor inflation performance after those effects subside. Bessent also said an open mind is needed, as the AI boom could boost productivity and deliver disinflationary effects, helping inflation return to the Fed’s target level. He added that he believes Kevin Warsh will choose the optimal path that meets both the Fed’s inflation and growth mandates. Bessent also noted that Warsh previously took a hawkish stance on inflation.
5 hours ago
US stocks' intraday storage sector sees broad declines, with Western Digital and Seagate Technology both falling over 4%.
According to Bitget data, during U.S. stock trading hours, the storage sector saw broad declines: Western Digital (WDC) fell 4.47%, Seagate Technology (STX) dropped 4.17%, SanDisk (SNDK) declined 2.31%, and Micron Technology (MU) edged down 0.96%. Most optical communication concept stocks rose, with Corning (GLW) leading the gains at 9.75%, followed by Ciena (CIEN) up 3.24%, Coherent (COHR) rising 2.93%, Lumentum (LITE) gaining 2.61%, and Nokia (NOK) advancing 1.82%. Additionally, Marvell Technology (MRVL) fell 2.59% and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) declined 1.90%.
5 hours ago
During intraday trading in U.S. stocks, crypto-related concept stocks fell broadly, with MSTR dropping more than 7%.
According to Bitget market data, the three major U.S. stock indexes rose broadly: the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.94%, the S&P 500 increased 0.60%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.63%. Crypto-related stocks fell across the board, with declines as follows: Strategy (MSTR) down 7.33%; Circle (CRCL) down 4.35%; Bitmine (BMNR) down 3.97%; Coinbase (COIN) down 3.73%; Robinhood (HOOD) down 3.70%; Gemini (GEMI) down 3.27%; Bullish (BLSH) down 3.25%; Sharplink (SBET) down 3.19%.
Ordinals [ORDI] surged over 100% in 24 hours as trading volume jumped 532% to $1.43B, signaling aggressive market participation and a sharp shift in trader behavior.
The move reflected a transition from low activity into intense engagement, as buyers entered the market with strong conviction.
Open Interest also climbed 147.18% to $188.93M, showing that traders actively opened new positions instead of closing them.
This combination pointed to a move driven by both demand and speculation, raising concerns about whether such rapid expansion can be sustained without structural support.
ORDI’s breakout rally tests major supply zone Price rebounded from the $2.09 demand zone after a prolonged accumulation phase and surged vertically toward $10.61 resistance, reclaiming structure with strong intent.
Buyers drove a clean break above the $5.76 mid-range level, confirming control as price transitioned from compression into expansion.
However, the rally approached a key supply zone where prior rejections occurred, and price showed an early reaction near this level.
Meanwhile, MACD has crossed above the signal line with the histogram expanding sharply, reflecting strong directional strength behind the move. The steep crossover followed months of weakness, reinforcing the breakout’s validity.
If demand sustains near resistance, price could attempt continuation, though exhaustion could trigger a pullback toward $5.76.
Source: TradingView Flows flip again as outflows return after an inflow spike The previous session recorded inflows of $3.45M, suggesting that some holders moved assets onto exchanges during the rally.
The behavior often signals distribution, especially near key resistance zones. However, the latest data showed netflows at -$480.92K, marking a return to outflows. This shift indicated that exchange supply declined again as participants moved assets off exchanges.
The reversal suggested that selling pressure did not persist despite the earlier inflow spike. If outflows continue, reduced exchange supply could support price stability, though renewed inflows would likely introduce fresh selling pressure.
Source: CoinGlass Top traders increase long exposure as positioning turns bullish Binance top traders increased long exposure, with 60.89% of positions held long compared to 39.11% short. The Long/Short Ratio rose to 1.56, reflecting a clear tilt toward bullish positioning.
This shift showed that experienced traders aligned with the upward move, reinforcing the strength behind the rally. However, rising long dominance also introduced risk, as crowded positioning often leads to volatility when sentiment shifts.
If price holds above key levels, these positions could support continuation. However, any rejection near resistance would likely trigger liquidations and increase downside pressure.
Source: CoinGlass Conclusively, ORDI’s rally showed strong participation across spot and derivatives markets, with structure shifting sharply from the $2.09 base toward $10.61 resistance.
Price strength, rising leverage, and returning outflows pointed to sustained demand, though positioning has become increasingly crowded.
If buyers maintain control near resistance, the rally could extend further. However, any weakness at current levels could trigger volatility due to the buildup in leveraged positions.
Final Summary ORDI rallied aggressively from $2.09 and now faces strong resistance near $10.61. Rising Open Interest and long positioning increase upside potential but also heighten liquidation risk.
RAVE fell 96.2% in 24 hours, and several other popular tokens, including ORDI, also declined.
PANews reported on April 19 that, according to market data, RAVE once fell below $1 and is currently trading at $1.01, a drop of 96.2% in the past 24 hours. It had previously peaked above $28.
In addition, "我踏马来了" fell 31.4% in 24 hours; ORDI fell 33.2% in 24 hours; "斌安人生" fell 15.1% in 24 hours; and "4" fell 24.9% in 24 hours.
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PANews reported on April 20 that, according to an official announcement, Binance will launch the Binance Life/U, Binance Life/USD1, ENJ/U, GIGGLE/U, and ORDI/U spot trading pairs on April 21, 2026 at 16:00 (UTC+8).
In addition, Binance will open its trading bot service for the following trading pairs at 16:00 (UTC+8) on April 21, 2026:
Binance Margin will add several new trading pairs, including Binance Life/U and Binance Life/USD1.
PANews reported on April 21 that, according to an official announcement, Binance Leverage will add the following full-margin leveraged trading pairs on April 21, 2026 at 16:00 (UTC+8): Binance Life/U, Binance Life/USD1, ENJ/U, GIGGLE/U, and ORDI/U.
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Rubio: US and Iran to continue technical consultations at the end of this month
Multiple foreign media outlets reported on the 24th that US Secretary of State Rubio said technical teams from the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Switzerland by the end of June. (Xinhua News Agency)
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Over the past 24 hours, total crypto market liquidations hit $606 million, with more than 130,000 traders liquidated.
According to Coinglass data, the global cryptocurrency market recorded $606 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $542 million in long-position liquidations and $68.22 million in short-position liquidations. A total of 135,785 traders worldwide were liquidated in the same period, with the largest single liquidation order occurring on Binance’s BTCUSDT trading pair, valued at $12.0111 million.
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Bitcoin falls below $60,000
According to HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $60,000, with a 4.3% drop in the past 24 hours.
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US Treasury Secretary: AI boom may boost productivity and help curb inflation.
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US stocks' intraday storage sector sees broad declines, with Western Digital and Seagate Technology both falling over 4%.
According to Bitget data, during U.S. stock trading hours, the storage sector saw broad declines: Western Digital (WDC) fell 4.47%, Seagate Technology (STX) dropped 4.17%, SanDisk (SNDK) declined 2.31%, and Micron Technology (MU) edged down 0.96%. Most optical communication concept stocks rose, with Corning (GLW) leading the gains at 9.75%, followed by Ciena (CIEN) up 3.24%, Coherent (COHR) rising 2.93%, Lumentum (LITE) gaining 2.61%, and Nokia (NOK) advancing 1.82%. Additionally, Marvell Technology (MRVL) fell 2.59% and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) declined 1.90%.
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During intraday trading in U.S. stocks, crypto-related concept stocks fell broadly, with MSTR dropping more than 7%.
According to Bitget market data, the three major U.S. stock indexes rose broadly: the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.94%, the S&P 500 increased 0.60%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.63%. Crypto-related stocks fell across the board, with declines as follows: Strategy (MSTR) down 7.33%; Circle (CRCL) down 4.35%; Bitmine (BMNR) down 3.97%; Coinbase (COIN) down 3.73%; Robinhood (HOOD) down 3.70%; Gemini (GEMI) down 3.27%; Bullish (BLSH) down 3.25%; Sharplink (SBET) down 3.19%.
PANews reported on April 21 that Coinbase announced it has suspended trading in several perpetual contracts, including TRB-PERP , RARE-PERP , ORDI-PERP , STX-PERP , and ENS-PERP. All open positions have been automatically settled at the final settlement price. The settlement price is the average index price over the 60 minutes prior to the trading suspension; for example, TRB-PERP's settlement price was 18.44 USDC , ORDI-PERP's was 4.663 USDC , and ENS-PERP's was 6.03 USDC .
Rubio: US and Iran to continue technical consultations at the end of this month
Multiple foreign media outlets reported on the 24th that US Secretary of State Rubio said technical teams from the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Switzerland by the end of June. (Xinhua News Agency)
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Over the past 24 hours, total crypto market liquidations hit $606 million, with more than 130,000 traders liquidated.
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Bitcoin falls below $60,000
According to HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $60,000, with a 4.3% drop in the past 24 hours.
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US Treasury Secretary: AI boom may boost productivity and help curb inflation.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC in an interview that he hopes the Federal Reserve will remain "open-minded" about the inflation pattern after the reversal of Iran-related energy price hikes. Bessent noted that the U.S. could enter an economic environment marked by high GDP growth without a corresponding rise in traditional inflation. He cited that in the 1990s, Alan Greenspan foresaw that office modernization and the internet could drive non-inflationary growth, and allowed the economy to keep expanding. Bessent believes the U.S. has a strong chance of seeing a similar scenario again. When asked whether the Fed still needs to worry about potential inflation and whether interest rate cuts are possible this year or next, Bessent declined to comment. However, he argued that it is necessary to stay open-minded about the price or inflation impacts from the Iran conflict, and monitor inflation performance after those effects subside. Bessent also said an open mind is needed, as the AI boom could boost productivity and deliver disinflationary effects, helping inflation return to the Fed’s target level. He added that he believes Kevin Warsh will choose the optimal path that meets both the Fed’s inflation and growth mandates. Bessent also noted that Warsh previously took a hawkish stance on inflation.
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US stocks' intraday storage sector sees broad declines, with Western Digital and Seagate Technology both falling over 4%.
According to Bitget data, during U.S. stock trading hours, the storage sector saw broad declines: Western Digital (WDC) fell 4.47%, Seagate Technology (STX) dropped 4.17%, SanDisk (SNDK) declined 2.31%, and Micron Technology (MU) edged down 0.96%. Most optical communication concept stocks rose, with Corning (GLW) leading the gains at 9.75%, followed by Ciena (CIEN) up 3.24%, Coherent (COHR) rising 2.93%, Lumentum (LITE) gaining 2.61%, and Nokia (NOK) advancing 1.82%. Additionally, Marvell Technology (MRVL) fell 2.59% and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) declined 1.90%.
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During intraday trading in U.S. stocks, crypto-related concept stocks fell broadly, with MSTR dropping more than 7%.
According to Bitget market data, the three major U.S. stock indexes rose broadly: the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.94%, the S&P 500 increased 0.60%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.63%. Crypto-related stocks fell across the board, with declines as follows: Strategy (MSTR) down 7.33%; Circle (CRCL) down 4.35%; Bitmine (BMNR) down 3.97%; Coinbase (COIN) down 3.73%; Robinhood (HOOD) down 3.70%; Gemini (GEMI) down 3.27%; Bullish (BLSH) down 3.25%; Sharplink (SBET) down 3.19%.
Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, has made an announcement regarding 25 altcoins. According to the announcement, Coinbase has decided to discontinue futures trading for these 25 altcoins.
Related altcoins include TRB, RARE, NEIRO, A, ME, XTZ, KMNO, RAY, STX, ENS, GMT, SNX, 1000FLOKI, 0G, ORDI, NIL, BIO, UMA, BEAM, INIT, SOMI, EGLD, CLANKER, SOPH, BIGTIME.
Coinbase stated that this decision aims to focus on protecting products that meet liquidity and market quality standards, simplify its derivatives offering, and improve market liquidity and quality.
“As previously announced, we have suspended trading for the following perpetual futures contracts. Remaining open positions have been automatically closed using the specified final settlement method.”
Coinbase has suspended trading on 25 perpetual futures contracts and automatically settled all remaining open positions, citing an effort to maintain higher standards across its derivatives marketplace.
The affected contracts span a wide range of tokens including ENS, ORDI, RAY, STX, SNX, TRB, XTZ, 1000FLOKI and others. Each position was settled at a final price calculated as the average index price over the 60 minutes prior to suspension.
Selected settlement prices include ENS at $6.03 USDC, ORDI at $4.663 USDC, RAY at $0.665 USDC, STX at $0.2248 USDC and SNX at $0.29246 USDC. Smaller cap tokens settled at significantly lower values, with NEIRO settling at $0.0000827 USDC and BEAM at $0.001987 USDC.
Why Coinbase Is Cutting These MarketsCoinbase framed the suspensions as part of an ongoing quality control effort rather than a reaction to any specific market event.
“These suspensions reflect our ongoing effort to maintain high-quality derivatives markets by focusing on products that consistently meet our liquidity and market-quality standards,” the exchange said in a statement.
The platform added that streamlining the perpetual futures lineup allows it to focus resources on the contracts that see the most genuine usage while also accelerating its ability to bring new, higher-quality derivatives to market. Coinbase said it would be improving its listing speed over coming months by streamlining internal processes and using advanced evaluation frameworks.
“By maintaining these standards, we ensure our listings maintain price integrity, and provide users with deeper liquidity and better trading experiences,” they said.
The suspensions affect traders who held open positions across these contracts, all of which were closed automatically at the final settlement prices. Traders with positions in any of the 25 affected contracts should verify their settlement prices directly through their Coinbase account history.
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PANews reported on April 24th that, according to SoSoValue data, the cryptocurrency market saw mixed performance. The Meme sector rose 1.23% in the last 24 hours, with Binance Life up 8.68%, ORDI (ORDI) up 7.03%, and FLOKI up 3.82%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) fell 0.12%, fluctuating narrowly around $78,000; Ethereum (ETH) fell 1.65%, retreating to around $2,300.
In other sectors, the PayFi sector rose 0.99% in the last 24 hours, with Telcoin (TEL) up 4.98%; the DeFi sector rose 0.97%, with Ethena (ENA) up 3.75%; the AI sector rose 0.70%, with SkyAI (SKYAI) up 27.57%; the Layer 2 sector rose 0.60%, with Arbitrum (ARB) up 2.52%; the Layer 1 sector rose 0.27%, with Zcash (ZEC) up 7.54%; the CeFi sector fell 0.01%, with FTX (FTT) remaining relatively strong, rising 1.33%.
Rubio: US and Iran to continue technical consultations at the end of this month
Multiple foreign media outlets reported on the 24th that US Secretary of State Rubio said technical teams from the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Switzerland by the end of June. (Xinhua News Agency)
5 hours ago
Over the past 24 hours, total crypto market liquidations hit $606 million, with more than 130,000 traders liquidated.
According to Coinglass data, the global cryptocurrency market recorded $606 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $542 million in long-position liquidations and $68.22 million in short-position liquidations. A total of 135,785 traders worldwide were liquidated in the same period, with the largest single liquidation order occurring on Binance’s BTCUSDT trading pair, valued at $12.0111 million.
5 hours ago
Bitcoin falls below $60,000
According to HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $60,000, with a 4.3% drop in the past 24 hours.
5 hours ago
US Treasury Secretary: AI boom may boost productivity and help curb inflation.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC in an interview that he hopes the Federal Reserve will remain "open-minded" about the inflation pattern after the reversal of Iran-related energy price hikes. Bessent noted that the U.S. could enter an economic environment marked by high GDP growth without a corresponding rise in traditional inflation. He cited that in the 1990s, Alan Greenspan foresaw that office modernization and the internet could drive non-inflationary growth, and allowed the economy to keep expanding. Bessent believes the U.S. has a strong chance of seeing a similar scenario again. When asked whether the Fed still needs to worry about potential inflation and whether interest rate cuts are possible this year or next, Bessent declined to comment. However, he argued that it is necessary to stay open-minded about the price or inflation impacts from the Iran conflict, and monitor inflation performance after those effects subside. Bessent also said an open mind is needed, as the AI boom could boost productivity and deliver disinflationary effects, helping inflation return to the Fed’s target level. He added that he believes Kevin Warsh will choose the optimal path that meets both the Fed’s inflation and growth mandates. Bessent also noted that Warsh previously took a hawkish stance on inflation.
5 hours ago
US stocks' intraday storage sector sees broad declines, with Western Digital and Seagate Technology both falling over 4%.
According to Bitget data, during U.S. stock trading hours, the storage sector saw broad declines: Western Digital (WDC) fell 4.47%, Seagate Technology (STX) dropped 4.17%, SanDisk (SNDK) declined 2.31%, and Micron Technology (MU) edged down 0.96%. Most optical communication concept stocks rose, with Corning (GLW) leading the gains at 9.75%, followed by Ciena (CIEN) up 3.24%, Coherent (COHR) rising 2.93%, Lumentum (LITE) gaining 2.61%, and Nokia (NOK) advancing 1.82%. Additionally, Marvell Technology (MRVL) fell 2.59% and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) declined 1.90%.
5 hours ago
During intraday trading in U.S. stocks, crypto-related concept stocks fell broadly, with MSTR dropping more than 7%.
According to Bitget market data, the three major U.S. stock indexes rose broadly: the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.94%, the S&P 500 increased 0.60%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.63%. Crypto-related stocks fell across the board, with declines as follows: Strategy (MSTR) down 7.33%; Circle (CRCL) down 4.35%; Bitmine (BMNR) down 3.97%; Coinbase (COIN) down 3.73%; Robinhood (HOOD) down 3.70%; Gemini (GEMI) down 3.27%; Bullish (BLSH) down 3.25%; Sharplink (SBET) down 3.19%.
Rubio: US and Iran to continue technical consultations at the end of this month
Multiple foreign media outlets reported on the 24th that US Secretary of State Rubio said technical teams from the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Switzerland by the end of June. (Xinhua News Agency)
5 hours ago
Over the past 24 hours, total crypto market liquidations hit $606 million, with more than 130,000 traders liquidated.
According to Coinglass data, the global cryptocurrency market recorded $606 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $542 million in long-position liquidations and $68.22 million in short-position liquidations. A total of 135,785 traders worldwide were liquidated in the same period, with the largest single liquidation order occurring on Binance’s BTCUSDT trading pair, valued at $12.0111 million.
5 hours ago
Bitcoin falls below $60,000
According to HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $60,000, with a 4.3% drop in the past 24 hours.
5 hours ago
US Treasury Secretary: AI boom may boost productivity and help curb inflation.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent told CNBC in an interview that he hopes the Federal Reserve will remain "open-minded" about the inflation pattern after the reversal of Iran-related energy price hikes. Bessent noted that the U.S. could enter an economic environment marked by high GDP growth without a corresponding rise in traditional inflation. He cited that in the 1990s, Alan Greenspan foresaw that office modernization and the internet could drive non-inflationary growth, and allowed the economy to keep expanding. Bessent believes the U.S. has a strong chance of seeing a similar scenario again. When asked whether the Fed still needs to worry about potential inflation and whether interest rate cuts are possible this year or next, Bessent declined to comment. However, he argued that it is necessary to stay open-minded about the price or inflation impacts from the Iran conflict, and monitor inflation performance after those effects subside. Bessent also said an open mind is needed, as the AI boom could boost productivity and deliver disinflationary effects, helping inflation return to the Fed’s target level. He added that he believes Kevin Warsh will choose the optimal path that meets both the Fed’s inflation and growth mandates. Bessent also noted that Warsh previously took a hawkish stance on inflation.
5 hours ago
US stocks' intraday storage sector sees broad declines, with Western Digital and Seagate Technology both falling over 4%.
According to Bitget data, during U.S. stock trading hours, the storage sector saw broad declines: Western Digital (WDC) fell 4.47%, Seagate Technology (STX) dropped 4.17%, SanDisk (SNDK) declined 2.31%, and Micron Technology (MU) edged down 0.96%. Most optical communication concept stocks rose, with Corning (GLW) leading the gains at 9.75%, followed by Ciena (CIEN) up 3.24%, Coherent (COHR) rising 2.93%, Lumentum (LITE) gaining 2.61%, and Nokia (NOK) advancing 1.82%. Additionally, Marvell Technology (MRVL) fell 2.59% and Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) declined 1.90%.
5 hours ago
During intraday trading in U.S. stocks, crypto-related concept stocks fell broadly, with MSTR dropping more than 7%.
According to Bitget market data, the three major U.S. stock indexes rose broadly: the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.94%, the S&P 500 increased 0.60%, and the Nasdaq rose 0.63%. Crypto-related stocks fell across the board, with declines as follows: Strategy (MSTR) down 7.33%; Circle (CRCL) down 4.35%; Bitmine (BMNR) down 3.97%; Coinbase (COIN) down 3.73%; Robinhood (HOOD) down 3.70%; Gemini (GEMI) down 3.27%; Bullish (BLSH) down 3.25%; Sharplink (SBET) down 3.19%.
Celestia has surged more than 12% to trade around $0.34 as traders responded to tightening spot supply and rising demand ahead of the Hibiscus V7 mainnet upgrade.
Price expansion has unfolded alongside improving participation rather than impulsive speculation, which kept the rally structurally grounded.
Buying activity intensified while distribution pressure remained contained, allowing Celestia [TIA] to stabilize after prolonged weakness.
The market has begun pricing in expectations around the mid-March upgrade, which introduces interoperability and validator-level changes.
However, this advance has not yet resolved Celestia’s broader consolidation phase. Instead, price action reflects early positioning rather than full trend commitment.
As a result, the rally appears reactive to improving conditions rather than euphoric. The key issue now centers on whether these supportive dynamics can persist long enough to force a decisive structural shift.
Can TIA reclaim its range ceiling? TIA continues trading within a clearly defined range while pressing against the $0.3688 resistance level. Price has repeatedly respected the $0.2891 support zone, which continues to anchor downside risk.
Each rebound from this base has occurred with improving structure, suggesting sellers have lost urgency. However, upside progress has stalled near the upper boundary, keeping the range intact.
The recent push toward resistance reflects strengthening participation rather than a breakout attempt driven by thin liquidity.
A sustained hold above $0.3688 would expose the broader $0.4500 level, which previously acted as a major distribution zone.
Until that reclaim occurs, consolidation remains the dominant state. Therefore, the market continues balancing accumulation tendencies against unresolved overhead supply.
The Relative Strength Index has climbed toward the upper band, reaching approximately 59 on the 4-hour timeframe at the time of writing. This positioning reflects strengthening bullish pressure without signaling exhaustion.
RSI has remained above its midline during recent pullbacks, which indicates that buyers have maintained control through retracements. Unlike prior rallies that faded quickly, this advance has preserved indicator stability.
However, RSI has not entered extreme territory, which suggests that TIA’s expansion potential remains conditional, not guaranteed.
Source: TradingView TIA’s immediate sell pressure reduced Celestia’s Spot Netflow remained negative at approximately -$254.50K at press time, signaling continued exchange outflows during the rally.
This figure indicates that tokens are leaving centralized venues rather than preparing for distribution.
Reduced exchange balances often limit immediate sell pressure, which helps price sustain gains during demand increases.
Unlike rallies driven by heavy inflows, this structure reflects holder confidence rather than speculative rotation.
Outflows have remained consistent instead of spiking abruptly, which reinforces stability. As long as this trend persists, downside pressure should remain constrained.
However, any reversal toward positive netflow would quickly challenge this narrative. For now, exchange dynamics continue supporting price resilience rather than undermining the recovery attempt.
Source: CoinGlass Aggressive buyers take control of spot flow The 90-day Spot Taker CVD has flipped decisively into buyer dominance, confirming aggressive market participation. This shift shows buyers actively lifting offers instead of waiting passively at lower levels.
Such behavior often accompanies early trend transitions rather than late-stage moves. Taker buy pressure has expanded alongside price, reinforcing the credibility of the rally.
Importantly, this dominance has persisted instead of fading after the initial surge. Therefore, demand appears committed rather than opportunistic.
When combined with negative spot netflow, this dynamic suggests tightening supply meets rising urgency.
As long as taker behavior remains skewed toward buying, price should retain upward pressure within the existing structure.
Source: CryptoQuant To sum up, Celestia’s rally reflects improving demand, reduced sell pressure, and growing anticipation around the Hibiscus V7 upgrade.
However, price still operates within a defined range. A sustained reclaim of $0.3688 would likely shift structure decisively bullish. Failure to hold pressure could extend consolidation.
Final Summary Upgrade anticipation and tightening exchange supply create conditions that could support sustained structural expansion. However, only a firm reclaim of upper resistance would validate emerging bullish conviction.
TLDR: TIA has dropped 98.73% from its $21.14 ATH, now trading in a macro discount zone near $0.20–$0.30. Analysts set HTF expansion targets from $0.63 up to $21.14, representing a potential 6,757% price gain. Celestia holds 50% DA market share with 100-plus rollups integrated and over $155M raised from top VCs. Proof-of-Governance will cut TIA issuance from 5% to 0.25%, with a $62.5M buyback already completed. Celestia’s native token, TIA, has drawn attention from analysts after falling nearly 98.73% from its all-time high. The token now trades within what crypto analysts describe as a high-risk, high-reward accumulation zone between $0.20 and $0.30.
Market observers are watching closely for any structural shift in price action. Celestia’s modular blockchain fundamentals remain intact despite the steep decline. Patient capital appears to be positioning ahead of a potential 2026–2027 markup phase.
TIA Technical Structure Points to Accumulation Near Channel Lows TIA has broken below a long-term descending parallel channel that controlled price since early 2024. The breakdown follows a series of lower highs and lower lows on higher timeframes.
Multiple Break of Structure confirmations to the downside have appeared throughout 2024. These patterns reflect sustained selling pressure without meaningful demand absorption.
A fakeout near the $7–$9.20 range created a liquidity grab above mid-channel resistance. After that move, price reversed sharply and continued declining.
The $0.80 major support level has since flipped into a strong resistance zone. This classic support-to-resistance role reversal has now been validated on higher timeframes.
Analyst CryptoPatel noted on X: “Price is now below channel bottom with confluence at deep discount pricing. The accumulation zone of $0.30–$0.20 is high risk but offers high reward for patient capital.”
$TIA at "Do or Die" Demand: The Setup That Could Mint New Millionaires in 2026-2027 (6,757% Potential?)#TIA is trading Below the lower boundary of a macro descending parallel channel after an aggressive ~98.73% markdown from the $21.14+ ATH.
A potential weekly Change of Character could form if TIA closes above $0.63. That level marks the threshold where market structure may begin shifting.
Until then, price remains within a bearish macro trend. Traders are advised to approach this zone with strict risk management.
HTF expansion targets outlined by the analyst include $0.6257, $1.4717, $3.2152, $8.4990, and $21.1415. The full move would represent a potential 6,757% gain from current levels.
Invalidation is set at a weekly close below $0.20. The analysis uses SMC, ICT, and HTF liquidity mapping frameworks.
Celestia Fundamentals Support Long-Term Demand Narrative for TIA Celestia operates as the first modular blockchain built specifically for data availability. Every rollup and Layer 2 network requires a DA layer to function efficiently.
Celestia currently holds roughly 50% of the DA market share. Over 160 GB of data has been posted, with 100-plus rollups already integrated into the network.
The project has raised over $155 million from backers including Bain Capital Crypto, Polychain, Galaxy, Delphi Digital, and Jump Crypto.
This institutional backing reflects confidence in the modular blockchain thesis. Eclipse alone has published over 83 GB on Celestia, creating substantial switching costs. Integration with Arbitrum Orbit, OP Stack, and Polygon CDK further cements its ecosystem position.
The Fibre protocol targets 1 terabit per second throughput, which is 1,500 times the original roadmap capacity. This opens use cases including AI agent payments, on-chain orderbooks, and real-time auctions.
At Binance-scale market volume, the network could generate $600 million annually in fees. The current market cap sits near $290 million, which analysts view as relatively low for dominant DA infrastructure.
Proof-of-Governance is set to reduce token issuance from 5% to 0.25%. Additionally, a $62.5 million buyback has already been executed.
These moves introduce deflationary pressure on TIA supply. Competition from EigenDA, Avail, and Ethereum blob scaling remains a key risk to monitor going forward.
Rubio: US and Iran to continue technical consultations at the end of this month
Multiple foreign media outlets reported on the 24th that US Secretary of State Rubio said technical teams from the United States and Iran will hold further talks in Switzerland by the end of June. (Xinhua News Agency)
5 hours ago
Over the past 24 hours, total crypto market liquidations hit $606 million, with more than 130,000 traders liquidated.
According to Coinglass data, the global cryptocurrency market recorded $606 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, including $542 million in long-position liquidations and $68.22 million in short-position liquidations. A total of 135,785 traders worldwide were liquidated in the same period, with the largest single liquidation order occurring on Binance’s BTCUSDT trading pair, valued at $12.0111 million.
5 hours ago
Bitcoin falls below $60,000
According to HTX market data, Bitcoin has fallen below $60,000, with a 4.3% drop in the past 24 hours.
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US Treasury Secretary: AI boom may boost productivity and help curb inflation.
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PANews reported on March 26th that MilkyWay, a liquidity staking protocol, has announced the initiation of its L1 mainnet shutdown process. Prior to the shutdown, the team completed the chain upgrade and returned all assets from MilkyWay L1 to its native chain. Previously held assets have been returned to the native chain (e.g., TIA from Celestia has been returned to the Celestia network). If users do not see their funds, the official team recommends submitting their wallet address to the official team or leaving a message under the announcement post for further assistance.
In January, it was reported that the MilkyWay protocol would be gradually phased out and permanently shut down .
Celestia [TIA] is increasingly exposed to bearish pressure as both market structure and sentiment deteriorate.
Although the asset has recorded only a modest 1.3% decline over the past 24 hours, underlying conditions point to a broader shift that could accelerate losses. Rising circulating supply and weakening demand continue to tilt the balance in favor of sellers.
Token unlock adds to supply overhang An upcoming token unlock is set to hit the market, with new TIA supply expected to enter circulation on the 29th of March.
According to DeFiLlama, the unlock represents just 0.032% of the current circulating supply, valued at roughly $85,000 at the time of writing. While relatively small, such events often influence short-term sentiment disproportionately.
Source: CoinGlass The allocation is expected to go toward research and development and core contributors within the ecosystem, indicating a utility-driven distribution.
However, market reactions to unlocks tend to reflect sentiment rather than fundamentals. With broader conditions already leaning bearish, the additional supply could reinforce downside pressure.
Spot market flips bearish Selling activity in the Spot market has intensified. On the 28th of March, Spot investors offloaded approximately $513,000 worth of TIA, marking a clear shift in positioning.
This move follows four consecutive days of gradual accumulation, making the reversal more significant. A transition from steady buying to aggressive selling typically reflects declining conviction and a more cautious market outlook.
The bearish tilt extends beyond the spot market. Derivatives data shows a similar pattern, reinforcing the broader weakness in TIA’s positioning.
Source: CoinGlass Breakdown shifts focus to lower levels From a technical standpoint, TIA has broken below a prolonged consolidation range that had held since the 5th of February, ending months of sideways movement. The breakdown signals a loss of structural support and reinforces bearish momentum.
The asset now trades below the $0.2967 support level. A sustained close beneath this threshold would confirm a continuation of the downtrend and increase the likelihood of a move toward the $0.233 region.
Source: TradingView With both fundamentals and technical indicators aligning to the downside, TIA remains vulnerable to further declines unless buyers reclaim key levels and restore momentum.
Final Summary Anticipated token unlocks have begun to weigh on Celestia’s sentiment, with Spot traders reversing course after days of steady accumulation. Key support levels will determine whether TIA stabilizes or extends its downside move.
Celestia’s TIA token surged 12.22% in 24 hours as volume jumped 77.62%, signaling a strong return of participation after weeks of muted activity.
The rally reflected renewed interest, which had started to rebuild following prolonged consolidation.
As trading activity increased, the price followed with a steady climb rather than a sudden spike, which suggested controlled demand.
However, this structure did not emerge randomly, as it aligned with broader recovery attempts across the range.
Increased participation supported continuation, though it also introduced short-term volatility as traders reacted quickly to price changes.
This dynamic placed TIA in a position where demand had clearly strengthened, while sustainability still depended on behavior near resistance.
TIA tests range highs after prolonged consolidation Following the rebound, Celestia [TIA] approached the $0.3882 resistance after holding support near $0.2828, maintaining a defined accumulation range.
Price had remained compressed within this structure for weeks, which reflected a balance between buyers and sellers.
As the rebound unfolded, candles pushed gradually toward the upper boundary, showing consistent demand rather than erratic movement.
However, previous rejection zones near resistance remained relevant, which meant buyers had not yet secured a breakout.
This range-bound behavior suggested that participants had accumulated positions within the lower band while preparing for expansion.
If price sustains pressure near the upper boundary, a breakout becomes more likely, while failure could reinforce continued consolidation.
The Relative Strength Index rose to 62.28, reflecting improving strength as price approached the upper range.
This reading moved above mid-levels, which indicated that buying pressure had increased compared to previous sessions.
As RSI trended upward, it showed that gains had followed a steady buildup in strength.
Source: TradingView TIA exchange inflows rise as selling risk grows Spot flows shifted toward inflows, with approximately $370K entering exchanges during the rally phase.
This change suggested that some participants had moved tokens to exchanges, likely preparing for potential selling activity.
Unlike accumulation phases, where outflows dominate, inflows introduced additional supply into the market.
As price climbed alongside these inflows, the structure reflected a mixed signal between demand and distribution.
However, this did not immediately invalidate the rally, as inflows can also support liquidity during upward moves.
If inflows continue increasing, they could cap further upside, especially near resistance where sellers typically re-enter.
Source: CoinGlass Open Interest expansion signals rising leverage Open Interest increased by 22.43%, reaching $54.96M, which reflected a sharp rise in leveraged participation during the price move.
This growth showed that traders had actively entered positions as the price advanced, reinforcing the strength of the current trend.
As Open Interest aligned with rising price, it suggested that new capital had entered the market rather than existing positions rotating.
However, increased leverage introduced higher risk, as crowded positioning can amplify volatility during reversals.
This structure often precedes sharp moves in either direction, depending on how the price reacts to key levels.
Source: CoinGlass Can TIA sustain its rally under pressure? TIA’s rally gained support from rising volume and expanding Open Interest, which reflected strong participation.
However, increasing inflows suggested that sell-side pressure had begun to build alongside the move.
If buyers maintain control above the current range, the price would likely attempt a breakout toward higher levels.
However, if inflows translate into selling near resistance, the rally could slow and return to consolidation.
Final Summary TIA rallied on strong volume, but exchange inflows suggest rising sell-side pressure near resistance levels. Open Interest expansion shows growing leverage, which could amplify volatility if the price faces rejection.
Celestia [TIA] rallied 14.84% to $0.3968 as trading volume surged over 418%, reflecting a sharp resurgence in market participation and renewed trader interest.
This expansion in activity followed a prolonged period of low engagement, where price had remained compressed within a tight range.
As volume accelerated, price responded decisively, signaling that buyers had stepped in with stronger conviction. The move suggested that demand had started absorbing prior sell pressure, allowing TIA to push higher.
However, such aggressive volume spikes often reflect both genuine accumulation and short-term speculation, which could influence how sustainable the rally becomes as participation continues evolving.
Are Binance traders leaning too heavily long on TIA? Binance top traders shifted decisively toward long positioning, with 70.35% of accounts holding longs against 29.65% shorts, pushing the long/short ratio to 2.37.
This positioning reflected a strong directional bias, as traders increasingly aligned with the upward move.
As a result, sentiment had turned clearly bullish, reinforcing the price expansion already underway.
However, such imbalance often introduces risk, since crowded long positioning can leave the market vulnerable to sudden downside reactions.
If price fails to sustain upward pressure, these positions could unwind quickly. Still, as long as buyers maintain control, this skew could continue supporting upward price development in the near term.
Source: CoinGlass TIA breakout structure strengthens Price broke out of its accumulation range between $0.2891 and $0.3688, reclaiming the $0.36 level as support and pushing toward the $0.45 resistance zone.
This move followed a rounded base formation, where price gradually transitioned from consolidation into expansion as buyers stepped in near range lows.
As a result, structure improved, allowing higher lows to form before acceleration began. In addition, the MACD line crossed above the signal line while histogram bars turned positive, reinforcing the strength behind the breakout.
This alignment suggested that underlying buying pressure had started supporting price continuation rather than short-term spikes.
However, the $0.45 level still stands as a key barrier where prior selling emerged.
If the price holds above $0.36, the structure could remain intact and allow further upside development toward higher resistance zones.
Source: TradingView Short liquidations fuel the rally’s extension Short liquidations dominated recent activity, with $58.12K in short positions wiped out compared to $15.43K in long liquidations.
This imbalance highlighted that bearish traders had been caught offside as price moved higher.
As these positions closed, forced buying added further upward pressure, accelerating the rally beyond organic demand. This dynamic often creates sharp price spikes, as liquidation-driven moves amplify existing trends.
However, once liquidation pressure subsides, price action can stabilize or retrace depending on underlying demand. If buyers continue stepping in after this phase, the rally could extend.
Source: CoinGlass TIA’s rally faces rising risk as long positioning crowds the trade. Sustained upside would require holding above $0.36 with continued demand.
Otherwise, failure near resistance could expose overleveraged longs, increasing the likelihood of a long squeeze and sharp downside reaction.
Final Summary TIA’s rally was driven by strong volume and breakout, but long crowding increases downside risk. Holding above $0.36 would support continuation; failure could trigger long squeeze pressure.
PANews reported on April 22 that Everstake announced it will exit the Celestia ecosystem by April 28 , ceasing its services as a $TIA validator. Everstake reminded current $TIA holders staking on its nodes to redeem their tokens or restake them to other validators before that date to avoid impacting their staking rewards or equity.
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Celestia [TIA] climbed 10.28% in 24 hours while trading volume surged 55.86% to $88.62 million, signaling renewed speculative demand across the market.
The rally emerged after TIA spent months trading within a compressed consolidation structure near lower support zones.
Buyers regained control once price reclaimed the $0.45 region, which previously acted as a strong resistance barrier.
Market capitalization also increased 10.48% to $453.2 million, reflecting broader capital inflows into the asset.
However, the recovery did not rely solely on price appreciation. Rising trading activity showed that participation had expanded significantly during the breakout phase.
As volatility returned, traders increasingly positioned around TIA’s strengthening structure, raising expectations for additional upside continuation.
Spot flows shifted back positive Spot market behavior strengthened after Netflows turned positive with over $683.98K entering exchanges on the 13th of May. The inflow spike followed several weeks where outflows frequently dominated activity across the market.
Buyers appeared increasingly active once TIA reclaimed higher resistance zones above $0.45.
Exchange inflows often reflect rising positioning activity because traders move tokens toward platforms during periods of elevated volatility and speculation.
Nevertheless, broader flow behavior remained relatively balanced compared to previous aggressive distribution phases.
Several historical inflow spikes had previously triggered temporary rallies before fading rapidly.
This time, however, TIA maintained strength while inflows accelerated, suggesting traders had sustained bullish participation instead of immediate profit-taking.
If inflows continued supporting price action, TIA could preserve upward pressure toward higher supply zones.
Source: CoinGlass Breakout Structure Targeted $0.60 TIA broke above the critical $0.45 resistance after spending months consolidating between the $0.28 and $0.38 range. The breakout followed a rounded recovery structure that gradually strengthened throughout April and early May.
Buyers repeatedly defended the $0.3426 support zone before reclaiming higher resistance levels.
The current structure showed improving bullish control as candles continued closing above former breakout regions.
In addition, the chart projected a possible continuation toward the $0.60 resistance zone if buyers maintained support above $0.45.
Earlier rallies had failed near similar levels after sellers regained dominance quickly.
This time, however, price action sustained a stronger follow-through while higher lows continued forming beneath resistance.
If TIA preserved this breakout structure, buyers could continue targeting the next major supply area.
MACD indicators strengthened further as the bullish crossover expanded above the neutral zone. Green histogram bars also continued increasing, showing that buying pressure intensified during the latest recovery phase.
Source: TradingView Open Interest climbed alongside price Open Interest climbed 8.63% to $84.46 million as leveraged traders increasingly positioned around TIA’s breakout structure.
The rise in derivatives exposure aligned with strengthening spot demand and expanding technical structure across the daily timeframe.
Traders appeared increasingly confident after TIA reclaimed resistance zones that previously limited upside continuation.
Rising Open Interest alongside price expansion often reflects fresh positioning entering the market rather than traders closing exposure.
However, elevated derivatives activity also increased the probability of volatility if buyers lost control near resistance.
Previous Open Interest spikes had occasionally preceded liquidation-driven pullbacks after traders became overcrowded.
Current positioning nevertheless remained supported by rising volume and improving structure.
Source: CoinGlass In conclusion, TIA has shown a strengthening bullish structure after reclaiming key resistance alongside rising volume, positive Netflows, and expanding Open Interest.
Buyers maintained control above the $0.45 breakout region while MACD indicators continued supporting bullish continuation.
If current demand remained stable near reclaimed support, TIA could continue advancing toward the $0.60 resistance zone during the next recovery phase.
Final Summary TIA reclaimed key resistance as buyers increased exposure across spot and derivatives markets. Bullish MACD structure and rising Open Interest continued supporting TIA’s breakout continuation setup.
Celestia (TIA) edges above $0.4400 at press time on Friday, extending recovery for the third consecutive day so far this week. A surge in retail demand and social buzz backs the sudden rebound in price, which lacks a clear fundamental driver. The technical outlook for TIA is bullish, with momentum improving as price nears a key resistance zone between $0.4596 and $0.4722.
Retail frenzy drives Celestia rallyCelestia is gaining retail strength as it emerges as a top performer in the broader crypto market, with three straight days of recovery. CoinGlass data shows an increase in leverage-linked trading activity, driving the TIA Open Interest (OI) to $67.82 million, up over 10% in the last 24 hours. At the same time, the funding rate is 0.0042% as of Friday, suggesting traders are willing to hold long positions at a premium.
TIA derivatives data. Source: CoinGlassOn the other hand, Santiment data shows a sharp uptick in social dominance to 0.024% out of all crypto-related posts, indicating increased social buzz around Celestia.
Celestia social metrics. Source: Santiment.Technical outlook: Will Celestia rally cross $0.50?Celestia holds a constructive near‑term bias, with three straight days of recovery, beginning with a 6% rebound on Wednesday. The short-term rally has crossed above the 100-day EMA at $0.4015 and the 50% retracement level at $0.4104, measured from the January 13 high of $0.6257 to the February 6 low of $0.2693.
The immediate resistance for TIA lies at the $0.4596-$0.4722 supply zone, which capped an earlier breakout attempt this month. A clear push above this zone would position 78.6% Fibonacci retracement level at $0.5224 as the next resistance.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) near 60 on the daily chart suggests persistent buying pressure, with further upside potential before reaching the overbought zone. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) rises toward its signal line, hinting at a potential bullish crossover. The contracting negative histogram bars reaffirm a declining downside momentum.
TIA/USDT daily price chart.On the downside, first support is located at the 50% retracement level at $0.4104, reinforced by the 100‑day EMA at $0.4015 and the 50‑day EMA at $0.3844.
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)
(This story was corrected at 11:10 GMT to say in the first bullet and paragraph that it is Friday, and not Thursday.)
PANews reported on May 26th that, according to SoSoValue data, the cryptocurrency market saw mixed performance across sectors. The SocialFi sector rose 5.90% in the last 24 hours, with Toncoin (TON) surging 8.73% within the sector. The DePIN sector rose 2.99%, with Render (RENDER) up 9.24% and Grass (GRASS) up 13.67% within the sector.
In other sectors, the AI sector rose 0.06%, with Unibase (UB) rising 18.95%; the Layer 2 sector rose 0.06%, with Celestia (TIA) rising 11.44%.
In addition, the Layer 1 sector fell 0.28%, but NEAR Protocol (NEAR) rose 12.14%; the CeFi sector fell 0.35%, while Bitget Token (BGB) remained relatively strong, rising 0.71%; the Meme sector fell 1.23%, while MemeCore (M) bucked the trend, rising 3.63%; the PayFi sector fell 1.26%, while Ultima (ULTIMA) rose 1.59% intraday; the DeFi sector fell 2.22%, with Hyperliquid (HYPE) hitting a new high before pulling back 3.28%, falling below $60.
Celestia’s TIA rallied over 11% while trading volume exploded nearly 197% across the last 24 hours. The sharp increase reflected renewed speculative activity around the token.
At the time of writing, TIA reached $0.4636 after buyers reclaimed control near the mid-range support region.
Trading Volume climbed to nearly $96.2 million, suggesting fresh participation entered during the breakout attempt.
However, the rally did not emerge from isolated buying pressure alone.
Traders increasingly rotated back into higher-risk altcoins after weeks of sideways consolidation. TIA had already shown accumulation signs earlier this month, and the latest move strengthened that recovery structure further.
If buyers continue defending reclaimed levels, TIA could attempt another move toward higher resistance zones.
Why are TIA traders turning bullish? Open Interest climbed 13.70% to nearly $77.39 million as leveraged traders expanded exposure during TIA’s latest rally.
The increase suggested that speculative positioning had accelerated, rather than fading, despite recent volatility near the resistance level.
Rising Open Interest alongside price appreciation usually reflects fresh capital entering the derivatives market rather than positions closing under pressure.
Additionally, the structure revealed that traders continued to build directional exposure while volatility remained elevated across the broader cryptocurrency market.
Such behavior often reflects growing confidence in short-term continuation rather than defensive positioning.
However, rising leverage also increases liquidation risk whenever volatility expands aggressively.
Therefore, traders would likely monitor whether Open Interest continues climbing alongside price action or starts diverging during future rallies.
Source: CoinGlass Can TIA hold the reclaimed range? TIA reclaimed the critical $0.45 support zone after months of consolidation within a broad accumulation range.
The Daily Chart showed buyers regaining control after repeated defenses near the $0.3426 support level earlier this year.
At press time, TIA traded near the upper boundary of the established range while attempting to build momentum toward $0.60 resistance. However, TIA still traded beneath a major resistance region that previously triggered heavy selling pressure.
Buyers continued defending higher lows throughout May, strengthening the broader recovery trend.
On top of that, the breakout above mid-range resistance shifted short-term sentiment back toward bullish territory.
If TIA maintains stability above $0.45, buyers could attempt another move toward $0.60.
Failure to defend that zone, however, could weaken bullish momentum and trigger another consolidation phase. The MACD remained bullish as the Signal Line crossover strengthened above the zero line on the Daily Chart.
Histogram Bars also stayed positive, indicating buyers still controlled short-term momentum.
Unlike earlier rallies that faded quickly after rejection, the current structure showed steadier continuation with fewer sharp reversals.
Source: TradingView Binance traders remain heavily long on TIA Binance top traders continued leaning heavily bullish, with 66.07% of accounts remaining positioned long on TIA.
Short accounts only represented 33.93% of positioning, highlighting a clear directional bias favoring upside continuation despite recent volatility near resistance.
The Long/Short Ratio also hovered near 1.95, reinforcing the growing confidence among leveraged participants.
Such positioning often reflects expectations of sustained price expansion rather than temporary relief rallies.
However, crowded long positioning can also increase liquidation risks whenever price weakens unexpectedly near resistance zones.
Source: CoinGlass Final Summary Celestia [TIA] jumped over 11% as Trading Volume surged nearly 197%. Binance’s top traders were 66.07% long, which supports bullish sentiment but raises liquidation risk.
Celestia [TIA] was one of the handful of tokens in the crypto market that posted noticeable gains in the past 24 hours. The altcoin was up 5.2% with a 30% increase in trading volume, but its long-term trend was not bullish.
As we shall explore soon, the token has been in a higher timeframe downtrend since April 2024. Any rally, even sizeable ones, has only operated within this downtrend and served as a relief rally.
Steady token unlocks and a shift in narrative towards AI and RWAs, as well as a lack of sustainable adoption, were likely the biggest reasons why Celestia was undergoing a prolonged downturn.
Though the Open Interest boost of 11.3% in 24 hours indicated speculative inflows, the wider market pessimism is likely to send TIA lower once more.
The TIA downtrend and consolidation in 2026 Source: TIA/USDT on TradingView The Fibonacci retracement levels (orange) captured the swing structure on the 1-day timeframe. The altcoin set a swing low at $0.429 in December 2025, bounced to $0.625, then careened to $0.269 by early February 2026.
This bearish impulse move broke the previous swing low, marking $0.625 as the high that the buyers need to reclaim to establish a bullish structure.
This might not happen anytime soon. The OBV has been in decline since May, and TIA has twice faced rejection from the 61.8% retracement level at $0.489.
Since February, the altcoin has also formed a range between $0.284 and $0.463. This meant that the $0.45-$0.50 was a key overhead supply zone, alongside the $0.549 retracement level.
TIA traders would be looking to sell this bounce Source: TIA/USDT on TradingView Using a similar analysis on the 4-hour chart, the bearish swing structure was used to plot retracement levels. The recent bounce reached the $0.411 level before facing rejection, and was falling lower at press time.
Though the MFI climbed to 75, the trend favored the sellers. Traders can look to short Celestia, especially if Bitcoin continues its descent below the $65k level.
Even a move up to the golden pocket between $0.411 and $0.447 would still be part of a seller-controlled market. A breakout past $0.625 is needed to escape the long-term bears’ clutches.
Final Summary Celestia’s bounce and volume spike in the past 24 hours should not be taken as an encouragement to buy. The 4-hour chart showed a downtrend in progress, and TIA’s jump to $0.411 presented a selling opportunity.
Bitcoin (BTC) hovers above $64,000 at press time on Tuesday, holding steady after a roughly 4% drop last week. Data shows that institutional outflows are easing, suggesting broader market recovery potential, while DeXe (DEXE) and Celestia (TIA) have emerged as frontrunners over the last 24 hours.
Bitcoin sustains a minor recovery as ETF outflows coolBitcoin-focused Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded four consecutive weeks of over $1 billion in outflows in May and early June. However, institutional trimming has since eased, with $226 million in outflows last week and $315 million the previous week.
Six consecutive weeks of outflows are mirrored in Ethereum (ETH)-focused ETFs, with $10.05 million last week, followed by $14.91 million the previous week.
Crypto ETFs data. Source: CoinGlassBitcoin maintains a mixed near-term bias, with price remaining below both the 50-day and 200-day Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) at roughly $68,889 and $78,623, respectively, but holding above a short-term support trendline.
Momentum is mixed on the daily chart, with the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) holding positive histograms as the average lines rise, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) at around 41 remains below the neutral band, suggesting rallies could still meet selling pressure.
On the topside, initial resistance is seen at the 50-day EMA near $68,889, where any rebound is likely to be tested, followed by the reclaimed bearish rising trendline around $73,439, with the 200-day EMA near $78,623 acting as a more distant cap.
BTC/USDT daily price chart.On the downside, immediate support emerges from the more recent upward trend configuration around $63,341, while a deeper pullback would put focus on the psychological and structural floor at $60,000, where buyers previously defended the larger bullish structure.
DeXe and Celestia regain bullish strengthDeXe is up over 18% on Tuesday, extending its 32% rise from the previous day. DEXE holds well above the 50-day EMA around $16.13 and the 200-day EMA near $10.67, approaching the June 3 high at $24.49.
The RSI near 60 suggests positive but not overstretched momentum even as the MACD line rises toward its signal line for a potential bullish crossover, hinting at a moderating bullish impulse rather than outright exhaustion.
Looking up, the next notable resistance aligns with the Fibonacci anchor near $24.49, where a sustained break higher would reopen the path toward fresh cycle highs. The 127.2% and 161.8% Fibonacci extension levels are at $31.40 and $43.08, respectively, serving as overhead barriers.
DEXE/USDT daily price chart.Looking down, initial support is seen at the 78.6% Fibonacci retracement at $20.14, followed by the 50% retracement at $15.50.
Celestia is up over 3% at press time on Tuesday, extending its 5% rebound from the 50-day EMA at $0.3738 the previous day. Momentum has improved as the RSI lifts toward 56 and the MACD and signal line rise into the positive territory, hinting that buyers retain the short-term initiative while price remains above the 50-day EMA.
On the topside, initial resistance is aligned at the 50% retracement of the downswing from $0.6257 to $0.2693, at $0.4104, ahead of a stronger supply barrier between $0.4596 and $0.4722.
TIA/USDT daily price chart.On the downside, immediate support is seen around the 50-day EMA at $0.3738. A break there would expose the 23.6% retracement at $0.3285, while only a deeper slide toward the $0.2693 swing low would undermine the emerging constructive tone.
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool.)
TLDRSolana Company Expands Validator Footprint Across APACJito Foundation Advances Institutional Staking With JitoSOLGet 3 Free Stock Ebooks Solana Company and Jito Foundation formed a partnership to expand institutional staking across Asia-Pacific. The companies will jointly deploy and operate Solana validator servers in key APAC markets. The validator rollout will use Solana Company’s Pacific Backbone network in four countries. The partnership will develop institutional staking products based on JitoSOL for Asian asset managers. Solana Company holds about $180 million worth of SOL as part of its treasury strategy. Solana Company and Jito Foundation have formed a partnership to expand institutional validator and staking infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific. The companies will deploy Solana validators and develop staking products for large financial firms. They aim to strengthen compliant participation and increase Solana adoption in key regional markets.
Solana Company Expands Validator Footprint Across APAC Solana Company confirmed it will jointly establish and operate Solana validator servers across Asia-Pacific with Jito Foundation. The rollout will anchor on Pacific Backbone, Solana Company’s institutional infrastructure network operating in Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea. The companies stated they will use this network to support secure and scalable validator services for institutional clients.
Through this partnership, both firms will focus on delivering institutional-grade infrastructure and improving staking yield performance. They will integrate Jito’s market layer technology with Solana Company’s regional network and client relationships. Marc Liew, head of APAC at Jito Foundation, said, “We’re creating a stronger foundation to enable scalable, compliant participation in the Solana ecosystem.”
Solana Company operates as a publicly listed digital asset treasury focused on SOL holdings. The company currently owns about $180 million worth of SOL, according to its statement. It plans to use its balance sheet and infrastructure to support validator expansion in the region.
Jito Foundation Advances Institutional Staking With JitoSOL Jito Foundation will support the initiative by deploying its liquid staking and MEV infrastructure across the new validator network. The organization operates a liquid staking platform and issues the JitoSOL token within the Solana ecosystem. Through this collaboration, the firms will design staking products based on JitoSOL for asset managers and wealth managers in Asia.
The companies said they will tailor these products to meet institutional requirements and compliance standards in regional markets. They will also seek to optimize staking rewards through Jito’s validator and MEV technology stack. The partnership aims to align validator operations with the needs of regulated financial institutions.
Jito Foundation has secured institutional backing to expand its operations. In 2024, Andreessen Horowitz invested $50 million in Jito through a strategic private token sale. The firms confirmed they will begin deploying validators across the Pacific Backbone network in the coming months.
Jito Foundation and Solana Company have announced a strategic partnership aimed at building institutional-grade Solana validator infrastructure and staking products across Asia-Pacific (APAC). The collaboration specifically targets asset managers and financial institutions in key markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea.
Focus on institutional staking solutionsThe two firms will work together to operate high-performance validators within the Solana network. Leveraging the Pacific Backbone infrastructure, the partnership will deploy Jito’s Block Assembly Marketplace (BAM) technology. This solution is designed to process transactions on Solana more efficiently and to optimize network operations.
As part of the agreement, Jito Foundation will also develop institution-specific staking and yield products built around its liquid staking token, JitoSOL. These offerings are tailored to the needs of asset managers, portfolio advisors, and regulated financial institutions.
Highlighting APAC’s position as a leading region for institutional crypto adoption, Marc Liew, Head of APAC at Jito Foundation, stated that this collaboration reflects their ambition to strengthen the local crypto ecosystem and deepen strategic ties within the region.
Background of Solana Company and Jito FoundationSolana Company, listed on NASDAQ under the ticker HSDT, operates as a digital asset treasury. The firm reportedly holds approximately $180 million worth of SOL tokens in reserve. Founded through a partnership with Pantera and Summer Capital, the company underwent a 1-for-50 reverse stock split in 2025. Its shares most recently traded at $2.19.
Jito Foundation sits at the core of Solana’s validator economy, acting as a platform for liquid staking and maximized extractable value (MEV). By offering the JitoSOL token, Jito Foundation enables users to stake their assets on-chain without sacrificing liquidity. Last year, venture firm Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) made a significant $50 million investment by purchasing Jito tokens.
Teddy Hung, Solana Company’s Head of Business Development and Advisory, explained that the partnership addresses real demand from institutional investors. Hung pointed out that combining Jito’s technology with the Pacific Backbone infrastructure will help APAC-based institutions operate securely and in compliance with local regulations on Solana.
Scope of collaboration and regional crypto outlookThe partnership will focus on three main areas. First, the companies plan to deploy joint BAM validators across four countries covered by Pacific Backbone. Second, they will build enterprise-grade staking solutions based on JitoSOL. Third, strategies will be formed for regional market entry, growth initiatives, research projects, education, and industry participation.
The firms have not disclosed financial terms or the timetable for launching the first validators as part of this initiative.
Institutional interest in crypto infrastructure across APAC has surged lately. Hong Kong has introduced regulations for crypto exchanges, while Singapore has continued to reinforce its role as a global digital asset hub. Both Japan and South Korea have established comprehensive legal frameworks for cryptocurrencies. In this diverse regulatory environment, where corporate staking demand is growing rapidly, the partnership aims to help both Jito Foundation and Solana Company expand their market shares.
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.
Partnership news continues to emerge in the cryptocurrency sector. The latest news comes from two altcoins listed on Binance.
Accordingly, news of a major partnership has come from Jito (JTO) and Solana (SOL).
JTO Foundation announced a strategic partnership with The Solana Company, a SOL-focused staking company, to expand Solana (SOL) staking infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC).
The partnership aims to expand validator and staking infrastructure for institutions and accelerate the institutional adoption of Solana in the APAC region.
As part of the partnership, both parties plan to jointly establish and operate Solana validator servers in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as develop jitoSOL-based staking products for major financial institutions.
This collaboration will be centered around Solana Corporation’s “Pacific Backbone,” an enterprise infrastructure network connecting Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and Korea.
Marc Liew, Head of Asia-Pacific at the Jito Foundation, stated: “The Asia-Pacific region is one of the most important regions for institutional cryptocurrency adoption, and this partnership reflects our commitment to building the infrastructure and relationships we believe are necessary to support this growth. By combining Jito’s market-layer technology with Solana Company’s deep expertise and institutional network, we are creating a stronger foundation that will enable scalable and cohesive participation in the Solana ecosystem.”
The Solana Company is a publicly traded DAT company with approximately $180 million worth of SOL.
*This is not investment advice.
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Jito Foundation has teamed up with Nasdaq-listed Solana Company to expand institutional-grade Solana validator and staking infrastructure across the Asia-Pacific region.
The move comes as blockchain networks compete to attract regulated financial institutions and professional investors, analysts said.
Per the announcement, the partnership will see the to organizations jointly deploy and operate high-performance Solana validators across Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea through Solana Companyy’s Pacific Backbone platform.
The platform is an institutional infrastructure network focused on the region’s key financial hubs.
The validators will run Jito’s Block Assembly Marketplace, or BAM, connecting them to Jito’s block-building infrastructure to support optimized transaction processing across the Solana network.
The companies also plan to co-develop staking and yield solutions built around JitoSOL, Jito’s liquid staking token, for institutional investors, including asset managers, wealth managers, and regulated financial entities, according to the announcement.
The products will be delivered through Solana Company’s advisory service model, with a focus on operational and compliance requirements for large-scale capital allocators, the companies said.
The partnership comes as institutional interest in blockchain infrastructure, staking, and digital asset yield products continues to grow, particularly in Asia-Pacific markets where financial institutions are exploring regulated access to crypto assets and on-chain services.
Marc Liew, head of APAC at Jito Foundation, said the region is one of the most important markets for institutional crypto adoption.
“By combining Jito’s market layer technology with Solana Company’s deep regional expertise and institutional network, we’re creating a stronger foundation to enable scalable, compliant participation in the
Solana ecosystem,” Liew said.
Teddy Hung, head of business development and advisory at Solana Company, said institutional blockchain adoption is increasingly focused on how institutions can engage with networks such as Solana in a compliant and operationally robust manner.
“Institutional blockchain adoption is no longer a question of if, but of what and how,” he pointed out.
Solana Company, which trades on Nasdaq under the ticker HSDT, is a listed digital asset treasury company focused on acquiring Solana tokens and was created in partnership with Pantera and Summer Capital.
Jito Labs, the team behind one of Solana’s most critical infrastructure layers, is making a significant pivot. The company is launching JTX, a self-custodial trading platform built on Solana that aims to deliver the slick experience of a centralized exchange without asking users to hand over their keys.
From plumbing to storefront JTX is designed for what the team calls “pro retail” or “prosumer” users, the crowd that’s too sophisticated for basic swap interfaces but doesn’t necessarily want to wire funds to an offshore exchange.
At launch, the platform will support spot trading for verified Solana assets and real-world assets. The roadmap from there gets more ambitious: perpetual futures and prediction markets are both on the development timeline.
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The company isn’t exactly strapped for resources to make this work. Jito has over $100 million in cash on hand to fund its expansion into consumer-facing products.
The tokenomics play Perhaps the most interesting design decision is how JTX handles revenue. The platform will channel 80% of protocol revenue back to the Jito Protocol and JTO token holders. The remaining 20% goes toward product development.
For JTO holders, this transforms the token from a pure infrastructure play into something with direct exposure to consumer trading volume.
Why this matters for Solana’s competitive landscape Jito’s stated goal with JTX is to attract trading flow from other chains and centralized exchanges. Centralized exchanges still handle the overwhelming majority of crypto trading volume, and convincing traders to move on-chain requires clearing a high bar on execution quality, latency, and asset availability.
JTX enters a Solana trading ecosystem that’s already competitive. Jupiter dominates aggregation. Raydium and Orca handle the bulk of AMM liquidity. Drift Protocol and other platforms serve the perpetual futures crowd.
Jito’s MEV products already give it deep visibility into Solana’s transaction flow and block construction. Building a trading platform on top of that knowledge means JTX could potentially offer better execution than competitors who don’t have the same level of insight into the chain’s inner workings.
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Jito’s Block Assembly Marketplace, better known as BAM, went from controlling roughly 14% of Solana’s total network stake to 28.1% in the span of a single quarter.
During Jito’s Q1 2026 earnings call held in late May, the protocol laid out numbers that paint a picture of accelerating adoption across nearly every metric that matters. The SOL staked to BAM validators more than doubled, jumping from 59.2 million to 119.3 million. The number of validators running BAM grew 56%, reaching 363 by the end of the quarter.
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The numbers behind the surge Protocol revenue for Q1 totaled $2.33 million, while gross tips processed hit $19.85 million. JitoSOL’s total value locked sat at approximately $1 billion in SOL terms.
The post-Q1 trajectory suggests this wasn’t a one-quarter blip. BAM’s stake share continued climbing to roughly 31-32% after the quarter closed. By late April, the network showed around 118 million SOL staked across 344 validators.
Buybacks paused, growth prioritized Jito is explicitly choosing not to return capital to token holders through buybacks. Instead, it’s channeling revenue into BAM incentive programs designed to pull more validators into the ecosystem.
The mechanism for this is JIP-31, a DAO proposal that establishes early adopter subsidies for validators running BAM.
Institutional expansion and the Solana Company partnership On May 6, 2026, Jito announced a strategic partnership with Solana Company focused on deploying BAM validators in the Asia-Pacific region. The deal also targets expanding access to JitoSOL products for institutional investors.
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PANews reported on May 28th that, according to its official blog, Coinbase staked approximately 40.48 million Solana coins in Q1 2026, representing about 9.52% of the total Solana staked on the network. It operates 23 validators across 6 countries using 100% self-built bare-metal nodes, achieving an APY of approximately 7.02%, slightly higher than the network average of 6.95%. Its block delay rate was 0.041%, lower than the network average of 0.198%. Its validator cluster employs a multi-client architecture including Harmonic, Jito, JitoBAM, Rakurai, and Firecanver, all adhering to the Solana Foundation's compliance requirements for schedulers. Coinbase also announced plans to test and integrate the Solana consensus layer rewrite upgrade "Alpenglow" and the network fiber backbone project "DoubleZero," aiming to achieve fast finality (100-150 milliseconds) and lower network latency in the future.
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Jito [JTO] crashed 13.27% in the last 24 hours, while its market capitalization fell to $226.63 million as trading volume dropped 11.72% to $73.41 million.
The decline arrived alongside weakening participation across both Spot and derivatives markets, highlighting growing caution among traders.
Trading activity remained relatively elevated despite the decline, indicating that sellers continued driving order flow throughout the session. However, the reduction in volume suggested that buyers offered less support than during previous rallies.
As a result, JTO extended its retracement and moved further away from recent local highs, reflecting a market structure that remained under pressure across multiple key metrics.
Participation dries up across JTO derivatives Derivatives traders also reduced exposure aggressively during the correction.
Open Interest fell 20.18% to $33.44 million, showing that leveraged positions exited the market instead of expanding during volatility.
The decline reflected a broad reduction in speculative activity rather than fresh bullish positioning entering the market. Such behavior often emerged when traders chose to protect capital amid uncertain conditions.
While falling Open Interest did not automatically imply a bearish trend continuation, it usually indicated weaker conviction among leveraged participants.
However, the absence of rising leverage reduced the probability of an immediate squeeze-driven recovery. Until traders begin rebuilding exposure, JTO could continue facing difficulty attracting enough participation to support a sustained rebound.
Source: CoinGlass Can buyers defend the range structure? JTO remained trapped inside a broad consolidation range between $0.2318 and $0.5906 despite the recent correction.
The token traded near $0.479, placing it above the key mid-range support at $0.4019 while remaining below the upper resistance boundary at $0.5906.
Recent attempts to push toward the top of the range lost strength before reaching resistance, allowing sellers to regain short-term control.
However, the broader structure remained intact as buyers continued defending higher levels within the range. The DMI also supported that view. ADX stood at 41.59, showing that trend strength remained elevated, while +DI held at 24.89 above -DI at 12.59.
This configuration suggested buyers still retained a structural advantage despite the pullback.
If support around $0.4019 continues holding, JTO could revisit higher liquidity zones. Otherwise, sellers could drive prices toward lower demand levels inside the established range.
Source: TradingView Liquidity clusters reveal the next battleground for JTO Liquidation data highlighted several important areas that traders could monitor closely. Dense short liquidation clusters continued building between $0.50 and $0.55, creating a potential liquidity target above current price levels.
Markets often gravitated toward regions containing concentrated leverage because liquidations can amplify price movement.
As a result, a recovery toward that zone could trigger a cascade of short liquidations and accelerate upside volatility.
Beneath current levels, major liquidity remained concentrated around the $0.46 region. This area could attract price if selling pressure persists.
The heatmap therefore showed liquidity positioned on both sides of the market, although the larger concentration above the current price continued standing out as a key level that traders would likely monitor closely.
Source: CoinGlass In conclusion, JTO remained under pressure after its double-digit decline, while shrinking Open Interest reflected fading speculative participation.
However, the broader range structure remained intact, and the DMI continued favoring buyers despite the correction. If support around $0.4019 continues holding, JTO could attempt a move toward the liquidity cluster between $0.50 and $0.55.
Otherwise, sellers could push prices back toward lower demand zones within the established range.
Final Summary Open Interest decline shows that traders are reducing risk during JTO’s correction. JTO still holds key range support despite growing bearish pressure.
