President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs have spooked global markets, raising concerns about a potential trade war and recession. Ethereum Classic is steadily gaining traction, while meme coins like Pepe experience volatile swings driven by internet hype. BlockDAG continues to attract attention with its impressive presale performance and the launch of its beta testnet. Solana's price action is dividing analysts, with predictions ranging from a surge to $200 to a drop to $80.
Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting to recover above $80,000 but faces resistance. Technical indicators suggest bearish momentum could lead to further declines. Ethereum (ETH) is struggling to regain the $2,000 level. Declining network activity and a drop in its burn rate raise concerns about its short-term outlook. XRP is showing signs of a bullish reversal, with some analysts predicting a potential rebound towards $3.5 or higher. However, a head and shoulders pattern suggests a potential downside breakout. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has plunged to "Extreme Fear" territory, reflecting investor uncertainty in the wake of Trump's trade policies.
Switzerland is embracing digital payments, with debit card transactions surpassing cash for the first time. Mastercard is developing a Multi-Token Network to connect traditional finance with digital assets, simplifying transactions between fiat and crypto markets. Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) are innovating with platforms like Velora (formerly ParaSwap) introducing intents-based aggregation to enhance trading efficiency.
Yeti Ouro (YETIO), a rising utility memecoin, has captured attention with its successful presale and its upcoming play-to-earn racing game "Yeti Go." Its combination of gaming utility, deflationary tokenomics, and a strong development team makes it a project to watch.