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Michael Saylor Attacks Ethereum Calling It A Security, Disapproves spot ETF
MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor has made a bold statement against Ethereum stating that the world’s largest altcoin is a crypto asset security and not a commodity. His comments regarding ETH came on Thursday, May 2, while speaking at the MicroStrategy World 2024 conference.
Michael Saylor Attacks ETH
In addition to attacking Ethereum and calling it a security, Michael Saylor added that there’s a very high likelihood that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would never approve a spot Ethereum ETF. His comments come just 20 days ahead of the final deadline of May 23, for the SEC to either approve/deny the spot Ethereum ETf applications.
He went on to forecast that other cryptocurrencies further down the hierarchy would also be classified as unregistered securities, including BNB, Solana (SOL), XRP, and Cardano (ADA).
Saylor emphasized:
“None of them will be included in a spot ETF, none of them will ever gain acceptance on Wall Street…”
#Bitcoin – There is No Second Best pic.twitter.com/PLDgwGwF9J
— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) May 2, 2024
He firmly asserted that Bitcoin (BTC) stands alone in achieving full institutional acceptance. He labeled BTC as the “singular universal” crypto asset suitable for institutional-grade investments, stating that “there won’t be another one.”
MicroStrategy’s founder is renowned for his unwavering focus on Bitcoin. Saylor’s remarks come shortly after MicroStrategy announced the addition of $1.65 billion worth of BTC to its corporate reserves in the first quarter.
Two days before, MicroStrategy also unveiled its Bitcoin-based decentralized identity (DID) product MicroStrategy Orange. Along with holding a large stash of BTc on its balance sheet, the company has also been making strong efforts in order to boost the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Future of Ethereum ETFs in the United States
While some of the top financial players like BlackRock and Fidelity have been pushing for a spot Ethereum ETF, market analysts have toned down their expectations of approval recently. One of the major concerns has been the recent comments from the SEC that seek to treat it as a security.
However, some of the top crypto industry firms are willing to defend Ethereum at all costs. Last week, ConsenSys slapped a lawsuit on U.S. SEC, and wants to declare it as a non-security.
As the SEC’s investigations into Ethereum unfold, it’s evident that spot Ethereum ETFs may face obstacles in the near future, potentially leading to further legal battles.
Spot market Ethereum ETFs would offer Wall Street firms and investors a means to gain indirect exposure to ETH, bypassing the need to navigate crypto exchanges or manage digital wallets. Earlier this week, Hong Kong became the first jurisdiction to approve a spot Ethereum ETF.
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The DOGE price is relatively seen stable over the past few hours, currently trading above the crucial $0.15 mark. Though Dogecoin has recovered from the last week’s downtrend, the meme coin has failed to show significant movements over the past 24 hours.
However, analysts and exerts remain confident about Dogecoin’s future trends. Market experts like STEPH IS CRYPTO believe that the meme coin will hit $1 in the near future.
Dogecoin Price To Hit $1; Know More
Over the past few days, DOGE has been showing a negative trend, with its price slipping to a low of $0.1515 from a weekly high of $0.1685. Though Dogecoin’s price recently broke the $0.154 mark, it’s been steady over the past day with no significant fluctuations.
Amidst this stagnant market, analyst STEPH IS CRYPTO predicted DOGE’s potential rally to the significant $1. Identifying a key support level, the analyst suggested the meme coin is poised for a bullish reversal now that it has broken past this support. The analyst shared an X post in which he wrote, “$DOGE will teleport to $1.00.”
In his previous X post, STEPH IS CRYPTO forecasted Dogecoin’s potential resurgence to $2, sparking traders’ enthusiasm. As of press time, Dogecoin is valued at $0.1548, marking a marginal dip of 1.5%. Over the past week and month, the meme coin experienced declines of 1.3% and 7.5%, respectively.
What is Dogecoin’s 93-Day Bull Run?
According to crypto analyst Trader Tardigrade, Dogecoin is set for a 93-day bull run. Historical data indicates that Dogecoin’s price action tends to cycle through a pattern of 159 days of bearish trend, followed by a 93-day period of bullish momentum.
With current market conditions showing signs of consolidation, traders are eyeing a potential breakout. If historical trends repeat, Dogecoin could see significant gains over the next 93 days.
Institutional Interest Grows: What Does It Mean for DOGE Price?
Significantly, DOGE is now considered as a feasible method of payment by many Wall Street firms like Tesla, AMC Theatres, and Newegg. Asset manager 21Shares attributes this increased adoption of Dogecoin to its fast block processing time and low transaction fees, making it an attractive option for small payments and tipping.
Interestingly, this growing acceptance of Dogecoin as a payment method has sparked optimism about the meme coin’s potential price impact. As more institutions adopt DOGE, increased demand could drive its value to new heights. According to CoinGape’s Dogecoin price prediction, the meme coin could reach up to $0.1824687 in 2025.
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In remarkable XRP news, HashKey Capital has rolled out Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund in an attempt to open the floodgates for institutional investors. The digital asset investment firm has tapped Ripple as an anchor investor, building on previous high-level partnerships between both entities.
HashKey Capital Launches Asia-first Tracker Fund
Digital asset investment giant HashKey Capital has announced its first investment product to track XRP’s price. According to a press release, HashKey Capital launched the first XRP Tracker Fund in Asia, providing investors with institutional-grade exposure to XRP price.
The newly minted fund will provide institutional investors with XRP exposure without the hassle of direct ownership, trading or custody. Per the announcement, the XRP Tracker Fund will mirror the price of XRP with investors with cash subscription and monthly redemptions.
The latest fund is HashKey’s third tracker fund after the successful rollout of its Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the XRP news, plans are underway to convert the XRP Tracker Fund into an ETF with HashKey Capital targeting a two-year timeline.
Hashkey Capital disclosed that Ripple will provide the first round of funding for the tracker fund. Apart from seeding the initial investment, Ripple is tapped to become an anchor investor, committing a significant amount of cash.
Ripple, fresh from its Hidden Road broker deal is keen on deepening existing ties with HashKey Capital. Top on the list for both parties is the exploration of new investment products, tokenization, and DeFi solutions.
XRP ETFs Are Gathering Steam
HashKey says choosing XRP as its third tracker fund in Asia was an obvious choice for the investment firm. The press release mentions XRP’s functionalities in enabling efficient transactions beyond traditional alternatives. Already, conversations of a SWIFT integration with Ripple is growing louder and the impact on XRP price.
“XRP stands out as one of the most innovative cryptocurrencies in today’s market attracting global enterprises who use it to transact, tokenize and store value,” HashKey Capital Liquid Funds partner Vivien Wong.
While XRP is gaining traction, anticipation for an XRP ETF has reached an all-time high. An XRP leveraged ETF had a strong start to life, outperforming Solana to set a new altcoin record.
At the moment, a handful of XRP spot ETFs from top investment firms are awaiting approval by the SEC. Industry expert All Things XRP predicts that nine XRP spot ETFs will be approved by the SEC.
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Shiba Inu meme coin has recently rattled the crypto market by following one of the latest trends in the sector. The crypto’s team shared an X post this Friday that read, “Shib is for everyone.” This post follows the recent “Base is for everyone” token buzz.
Notably, Coinbase Layer 2 network Base earlier posted a very similar comment on X. As an upshot, the crypto realm saw the unintended launch of a new coin, with its price skyrocketing momentarily before falling from grace.
Shiba Inu Team Shares “Shib Is For Everyone” Post After Base, Here’s The Scoop
Shiba Inu team’s account @Shibtoken shared an X post on April 18 that read, “Shib is for everyone.” Further, the team shared another post soon after that read “Coined it.” The latter post was linked to Zora, a platform that allows users to mint content as tokens.
As mentioned above, these posts mainly follow the Coinbase L2 network’s recent chronicle. It’s noteworthy that the Layer 2 network shared an X post that read “Base is for everyone, followed by another post that read, “Just coin it,” linking it to the platform Zora.
The upshot? A domino effect kicked in, and these posts by the Layer 2 network ignited the launch of a new token that wasn’t even officially verified. Notably, this new token soon hit a market cap of over $20 million before erasing over 40% in value and retracing to $11 million. In turn, crypto market traders and investors are left abuzz amid this token’s launch, whilst the Shiba Inu team is now following similar footsteps.
It’s notable that some crypto traders even turned a mere $4.5K investment into a whopping $666K with the new “Base is for everyone” token. This saga put a major spotlight on the crypto project, with some even tossing insider trading and rug-pull allegations.
Did SHIB Price React Similarly To “Base Is For Everyone” Token?
Meanwhile, the hourly SHIB price chart shows that the meme coin witnessed a 1% uptick after the post by @Shibtoken, reaching $0.0000118. Its price recovered after hitting a low of $0.00001164 intraday. Notably, market experts like IAmCryptoWolfy are wondering about the sudden jump in Shiba Inu price, highlighting the surge on X.
However, this upward trajectory is relatively diminished compared to what the new Base token witnessed before falling. Besides, CoinGape recently reported that SHIB’s daily volume has also hit remarkable levels. As a result, traders and investors remain optimistic about what lies next for the meme coin’s price as it taps into one of the latest market trends amid bullish dynamics.
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