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Although Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has retraced in the short term, two artificial intelligence (AI) models are projecting that the maiden digital currency is likely to trade at least $105,000 in the next 30 days if bullish sentiments persist. As of press time, Bitcoin was changing hands at $103,555, down 1.7% in the last 24 hours. On the weekly timeframe, BTC has seen a modest correction of about 0.14%. Bitcoin seven-day price chart. Source: Finbold Turning to price predictions, Finbold consulted both OpenAI’s ChatGPT and xAI’s Grok for insights into how the asset will likely trade by June 30. ChatGPT predicts Bitcoin price  For starters, ChatGPT suggested that Bitcoin’s strong momentum could continue into the next month, with a base-case prediction of $118,000 by June 30, 2025. The model highlighted Bitcoin’s resilience at this level, backed by the possibility of renewed bullish sentiment.  ChatGPT also noted that histori...

The days of the US dollar are numbered, per Tim Draper, a renowned venture capital investor and a billionaire. Draper, in his latest interview, predicted the demise of the US dollar, stating that the future may not favor the currency well. As the world economy consistently pivots towards a multipolar currency world, here’s how the US dollar may continue to fall, overpowered by newer assets with solid backing and strategic plans. Also Read: Bitcoin: Standard Chartered Says US Dollar Fall May Fuel New BTC Rally Draper Warns of US Dollar Demise Source: Watcher Guru Draper, in his recent interview, shared how the US dollar is heading for its demise, overpowered by forces like Bitcoin and digital assets that are here to stay for the long haul. Draper later predicted BTC’s price for the year-end, adding that the asset has the potential to hit $250K by the end of 2025. “The price of Bitcoin, I did say, will be $250,000 by the end of the year. But you go out ten years, and the answer is i...

Infinite Node Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the preservation, study, and exhibition of digital art, has partnered with Phaidon, the premier global publisher of the creative arts, and the Zak group office to publish a detailed digital book for the CryptoPunks non-fungible token project. Zak Group is a design platform initiating ideas for creative partners in the fields of art, architecture, design, fashion, and entertainment. Infinite Node Launches A Punks NFT Book In a May 29 blog post, the Infinite Node Foundation confirmed that they have partnered with Phaidon, one of the leading global digital books publishers, among other contributors, to publish the CryptoPunks NFT book. An NFT Book is a digital format of a physical book that is hosted on a blockchain network. It contains the same content as its physical counterpart but comes with the benefits of NFTs such as ownership, scarcity, and collectability. CRYPTOPUNKS: FREE TO CLAIM wins Bronze at the ADC 104th A...

The arrival of 2025 has seen a major shift take place in the United States. Indeed, with the return of US President Donald Trump, the country has welcomed its first pro-crypto administration in history. Now, White House crypto head Bo Hine has recently confirmed that the US is looking to buy as much Bitcoin as possible. The country has officially greenlit a BTC strategic reserve in what is a groundbreaking development for the country. Moreover, Hines discussed the process and was asked if the country would ever consider selling the leading crypto amid this newfound approach. His answer reinforced the notions committed to Bitcoin and the asset class at large. Source: The New York Times Also Read: Cryptocurrency: 3 White House & Trump Approved Coins To Buy For Major Gains White House Speaks on Bitcoin and If They Have Any Plans On Selling It In what is a monumental development, the US Department of Labor officially rescinded guidance against involving Bitcoin and other cryptocurrenci...

X’s payment platform, called X Money, is a highly anticipated feature from the social media giant. According to X CEO Linda Yaccarino, the feature is set to debut sometime in 2025. X owner Elon Musk recently said that the payment feature will have a “very limited access beta” before a wider release. Many crypto enthusiasts eagerly await Musk to enable cryptocurrency payments on X Money. Some of the suspected cryptocurrencies include Dogecoin (DOGE) and Ripple’s XRP token, among others. Will Elon Musk Enable XRP Payments On X? Source: Coinpedia There is no official confirmation whether X Money will enable cryptocurrency payments. Musk has long supported the crypto industry. Many of his ventures accept crypto assets, such as DOGE and Bitcoin (BTC) as payment. This has led many to believe that X Money will eventually accept crypto payments. XRP is the latest to join the rumor mill. According to X user Pumpious, Ripple’s XRP token could be accepted on X Money....

In what is a major development for both the company and the asset class, the Trump Media and Technology Group (DJT) has officially announced a $2.5 billion deal to create its very own Bitcoin treasury. Indeed, the company behind the Truth Social streaming platform announced the landmark decision in a press release issued on Tuesday. The company, bearing the name of current US President Donald Trump, has not been shy about its belief in the asset class. Moreover, the official announcement followed reports that the company was planning to raise $3 billion for the purposes of cryptocurrency investment. JUST IN: Trump Media announces $2.5 billion deal to create a Bitcoin treasury. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) May 27, 2025 Also Read: Trump’s American Bitcoin Mining Company to Officially Go Public Trump Media Officially Announces Bitcoin Treasury Deal After his election win in late 2024, Donald Trump has emerged as the first true pro-crypto president in history. Moreover, the businesses tha...

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XRP is experiencing a noticeable slowdown in network activity as it struggles to maintain its price above the psychological level of $2. Specifically, the number of new daily XRP accounts created has dropped from an all-time high of 30,641 on December 2 to just 1,822 as of May 25. This represents a staggering 94.05% decline in under six months, according to data from XRP Scans retrieved by Finbold. XRP new accounts activated chart. Source: XRP Scan Notably, the last peak in new accounts coincided with XRP breaking out of a prolonged consolidation phase below $1. That surge in activity aligned with a post-election rally, suggesting renewed investor interest during that period over anticipation of friendly regulation for the sector.  Interestingly, even amid recent positive developments, the pace of new account creation remains subdued.  For example, progress in the legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple continues, ...

After Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new all-time high this week, a trading expert believes the asset is on track for even greater gains, possibly reaching $200,000 in 2025. According to an Analysis by TradingShot , historical trends and technical setups suggest that Bitcoin might reach the $200,000 mark toward the end of this year, as per a May 23 TradingView post.  Bitcoin price analysis chart. Source: TradingView In the outlook, TradingShot emphasized that Bitcoin is currently experiencing its weakest bull cycle to date, a natural consequence of the Theory of Diminishing Returns (TDM).  This theory posits that as markets mature, the magnitude of returns tends to slow. While Bitcoin’s earlier cycles witnessed explosive growth, more recent ones have been comparatively moderate yet notable. To illustrate this, TradingShot overlaid Bitcoin’s previous bull cycles (2009–2011, 2012–2013, 2015–2017, 2019–2021).  The comparison revealed a transition fr...

The world’s largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), has been compared time and again to gold. Both these assets share similar properties, which has further pushed the community to call Bitcoin “digital gold.”ve a limited supply. While Bitcoin has a supply of 21 million coins, gold is a finite resource that is expensive to mine. The duo is considered a store of value asset, like BTC and gold, and a prominent hedge against inflation. Investors compare these assets to see which is safer and more rewarding. On one hand, Gold has been considered a fairly safe asset with low volatility. Bitcoin, on the other hand, has seen a significant increase in recent years but has only recently begun to emerge from its infancy. Also Read: De-Dollarization: New Country Joins New Development Bank (NDB) to Drop US Dollar Bitcoin vs Gold Charts Source: Watcher Guru Bitcoin has witnessed impeccable growth over the past couple of years. The asset managed to reach an all-time high of $111,970.1...

JPMorgan’s CEO sounds alarm on stagflation as the bank’s chief executive warns that stagflation risks in the US economy remain elevated amid mounting economic pressures. Jamie Dimon dismissed suggestions that America is in a “sweet spot” during today’s Global China Summit in Shanghai, and also highlighted market volatility and inflation concerns that could trigger a period of economic stagnation combined with rising prices. Also Read: CBDC Battle: Renminbi Leads $986B As 134 Nations Race to Kill USD Navigating Stagflation Risks, Market Volatility, And Crypto Regulatory Challenges Source: WealthMD Banking Chief’s Economic Warning Signals Trouble Ahead JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said that he can’t rule out that the US economy will fall into stagflation as the country faces huge risks from geopolitics, deficits, and price pressures. In a recent interview at the lender’s Global China Summit in Shanghai, Dimon said, “I don’t ag...

Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest climb to the $111,000 level has taken its market cap into the top five assets of the world. BTC has overtaken Amazon’s market cap once again after its recent rally. BTC currently has a market cap of $2.213 trillion. Amazon, on the other hand, has a valuation of $2.135 trillion. BTC is currently bested by only Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, and gold. Source: Companiesmarketcap.com Also Read: De-dollarization: Trump’s 10% Tariffs Fuel Fragile US Dollar Future in Asia After Amazon, Can Bitcoin Overtake Apple? Source: Watcher Guru Apple has a market cap of $3.018 trillion right now. On the other hand, there are 19.7 million BTC in circulation. If Bitcoin’s market cap hits $3.018 trillion, the price of each coin will reach about $157,671 ($3.018 trillion divided by 19.7 million). BTC’s price will rally by 41.52% if it hits $157,671. Also Read: Ripple Price Prediction: $5K in XRP Could Flip Your Future with 580% as ETF Launches According to CoinCodex...