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FOMC Sparks Crypto Rally

FOMC Sparks Crypto Rally: BTC and ETH Surge, Altcoins Follow Suit

| JUAN MENDE |
Crypto market rallies after FOMC’s May 7, 2025, decision: The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates at 4.25%–4.50% sparks bullish momentum. Bitcoin surges past $102,000: BTC shows strength, up 3.5%–6% since the FOMC meeting, driven by institutional inflows. Ethereum jumps to $2,300: ETH gains 17%–21% post-Pectra upgrade, outperforming BTC. Altcoins ride the wave: Solana, XRP, and others post double-digit gains, though meme coins re…
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AI coins like VIRTUAL and AI16z have likely surged over 90% in the past week, reflecting a strong altcoin resurgence. The AI crypto sector is growing, with market caps and investor interest increasing…

April 29, 2025
President Trump’s VIP dinner announcement for top $TRUMP meme coin holders has boosted trading activity. $TRUMP token’s price rose by about 50%, reaching around $13.70, with trading volume surpassing $1.25 billion. Another trading spike expected as the May 22, 2025, dinner date approaches. The recent announcement by President Donald Trump of a VIP dinner for the top holders of the $TRUMP memecoin. This event, scheduled for Ma…

April 28, 2025
Bitcoin’s price rose 50% one year after the 4th halving. Marking the weakest post-halving performance historically. The modest gain is likely due to a bearish macroeconomic environment, including high inflation and rising interest rates. Recent data shows Bitcoin recovered above $94,000 in April 2025, with a 14% monthly increase. Future trends may depend on institutional adoption and regulatory changes, with mixed analyst pred…

April 28, 2025
Charles Hoskinson predicts Ethereum’s survival is at risk within 10-15 years due to design flaws and centralization. He criticizes Ethereum’s reliance on Layer 2 networks, calling them parasitic, and notes poor governance. Counterarguments highlight Ethereum’s ongoing upgrades like Pectra and Fusaka, and recent 10% network activity spike. Ethereum’s 17% price rally to $1.8K suggests market resilience, with supports at $1.6K and $1…

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