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Solana (SOL) Could Regain Steam: Is a Fresh Rally Ahead?

Solana tested the $135 support and recently corrected losses. SOL price is rising and might gain bullish momentum if it clears the $144 resistance.
- SOL price is attempting a fresh increase from the $135 zone against the US Dollar.
- The price is now trading below $145 and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
- There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $139 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken).
- The pair could gain bullish momentum if it breaks the $145 resistance zone.
Solana Price Aims Higher
Solana price climbed above the $146 and $148 levels before the bears appeared. SOL traded as high as $152 and recently saw a fresh decline like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
The price declined below the $145 and $140 support levels. A low was formed at $135.39 and the price is now rising. There was a decent move above the $140 level. The price climbed above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $152 swing high to the $135.39 low.
There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance at $139 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. Solana is now trading below $145 and the 100-hourly simple moving average.
On the upside, the price is facing resistance near the $144 level. It is close to the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $152 swing high to the $135.39 low. The next major resistance is near the $146 level. The main resistance could be $150.
A successful close above the $150 and $152 resistance levels could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is near $162. Any more gains might send the price toward the $175 level.
Another Decline in SOL?
If SOL fails to rise above the $144 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $138 level. The first major support is near the $134 level.
A break below the $135 level might send the price toward the $132 zone. If there is a close below the $132 support, the price could decline toward the $120 support in the near term.
Technical Indicators
Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bullish zone.
Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is above the 50 level.
Major Support Levels – $138 and $135.
Major Resistance Levels – $144 and $150.
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BANK Token Surges 150% After Binance Futures Listing

Lorenzo Protocol’s native token, BANK, has recorded a 150% price surge within six hours of its official launch.
The token’s rapid climb follows its listing on multiple platforms, including Binance’s Alpha Market and the launch of a BANKUSDT perpetual contract on Binance Futures with up to 50x leverage.
What is the New BANK Token on Binance Futures?
The Token Generation Event (TGE) for BANK took place today, April 18, via Binance Wallet, in partnership with PancakeSwap. Lorenzo Protocol raised $200,000 through the sale of 42 million BANK tokens—2% of the total supply—priced at $0.0048 each.
The token is now trading on PancakeSwap, Bitget, and CoinEx. Following its debut, BANK reached a market cap of approximately $22 million.
BANK is the governance and utility token for Lorenzo Protocol, a DeFi platform focused on enhancing Bitcoin liquidity.
The protocol allows users to earn yield on BTC without giving up custody. It uses financial primitives like Liquid Principal Tokens (LPTs) and Yield-Accruing Tokens (YATs).
According to its claims, BANK holders can stake their tokens to receive veBANK, which provides governance rights and a share of future emissions.

Also, Lorenzo Protocol is built on a Cosmos-based Ethermint appchain. It enables BTC restaking and interoperability with Bitcoin’s Layer 1. The design supports on-chain issuance and settlement of BTC-backed assets.
The listing of the BANK/USDT perpetual contract on Binance Futures adds further momentum to the token. Binance Futures is a derivatives platform that allows users to trade perpetual contracts with high leverage.
Binance has historically preferred new tokens on the BNB chain for early futures trading. BANK’s sharp price increase and rapid market integration highlight strong early interest in Lorenzo Protocol’s approach to BTC-based DeFi infrastructure.
Currently, it’s far-fetched to project whether the exchange will list this newly launched token. However, Binance’s new community voting on token listing has offered positive hopes for small market cap projects.
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Asia’s First XRP Investment Fund is Here, Backed by Ripple

HashKey Capital has launched the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, the first fund in Asia focused exclusively on tracking the performance of XRP.
The fund is now open to professional investors. Ripple is backing the initiative as an early investor.
Institutional Interest in XRP Investment Continues to Grow
According to HashKey, XRP offers a faster and more cost-effective alternative to traditional cross-border payment systems. The new tracker fund aligns with HashKey Capital’s goal of connecting conventional finance with digital asset markets.
The fund allows investors to subscribe using either cash or in-kind contributions. Investors can redeem or subscribe to shares on a monthly basis.
CF Benchmarks, known for its role in global ETF markets, will provide the fund’s benchmark.
“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. With the first XRP Tracker Fund available in the region, we simplify access to XRP, catering to the demand for investment opportunities in the very best digital assets,” said Vivien Wong, Partner at HashKey Capital.
Most recently, Ripple acquired prime brokerage platform Hidden Road for $1.25 billion. It was one of the largest acquisition deals in the crypto and blockchain space.
Earlier today, Hidden Road secured a broker-dealer license from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).
Meanwhile, XRP continues to gain traction with institutional investors. Standard Chartered recently forecast that XRP could surpass Ethereum by 2028, citing increased demand for efficient cross-border payment solutions and growing disruption in global trade.
“XRP is uniquely positioned at the heart of one of the fastest-growing uses for digital assets – facilitation of cross-border and cross-currency payments. In this way, XRPL is similar to the main use case for stablecoins such as Tether. This stablecoin use has grown 50% annually over the past two years, and we expect stablecoin transactions to increase 10x over the next four years. We think this bodes well for XRPL’s throughput growth, given the similar use cases for stablecoins and XRPL,” Geoff Kendrick, Standard Chartered’s Head of Digital Assets Research, told BeInCrypto.
Interest in XRP ETFs is also increasing. Teucrium Investment Advisors recently received NYSE Arca approval for the Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF (XXRP), the first leveraged XRP ETF in the United States.
Also, attention is now turning to spot XRP ETFs. Grayscale and 21Shares are both awaiting decisions from the SEC on their XRP-based products.
The SEC has up to 240 days to review the Grayscale XRP Trust and the 21Shares Core XRP Trust, with final deadlines set for October 18 and 19, 2025.
XRP’s price has declined by nearly 20% over the past month, but institutional confidence remains high.
Ripple recently confirmed progress in resolving its long-standing legal battle with the SEC. A joint motion to pause court proceedings was approved, giving both parties 60 more days to finalize a settlement.
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How $31 Trillion in US Bonds Could Impact Crypto Markets in 2025

US Treasury plans to issue over $31 trillion in bonds this year—around 109% of GDP and 144% of M2. This would be the highest recorded level of bond issuance in history. How will it impact the crypto market?
Heavy supply may push yields higher, as Treasury financing needs outstrip demand. Higher yields increase the opportunity cost of holding non‑yielding assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, potentially drawing capital away from crypto.
US Bonds Might Add to the Crypto Market’s Volatility
The whole narrative potentially boils down to foreign demand for US bonds. Overseas investors hold roughly one‑third of US debt.
Any reduction in appetite—whether due to tariffs or portfolio rebalances—could force the Treasury to offer even steeper yields. Rising yields tend to tighten global liquidity, making risk assets like cryptocurrencies less attractive.

When yields climb, equities and crypto can face selling pressure. For example, during the 2022 bond sell‑off, Bitcoin fell more than 50% alongside Treasury yields spiking. A repeat scenario could test crypto’s appeal.
Meanwhile, the US dollar’s strength could compound headwinds. As yields rise, the dollar typically gains. A stronger dollar makes Bitcoin’s USD‑denominated price more expensive for overseas buyers, dampening demand.
Yet crypto offers unique attributes. In periods of extreme monetary expansion, such as post‑pandemic, investors turned to Bitcoin as an inflation hedge.
Even if higher yields curb speculative flows, crypto’s finite supply and decentralized nature may sustain a baseline of buyer interest.
Technically, Bitcoin’s correlation to yields may weaken if Treasury issuance triggers broader macro volatility. When bond markets are hit by trade or fiscal policy shocks, traders may turn to digital assets to diversify since they don’t move in step.
However, that thesis hinges on continued institutional adoption and favorable regulation.
Crypto’s liquidity profile also matters. Large bond sales often drain bank reserves—tightening funding markets.
In theory, tighter liquidity could boost demand for DeFi protocols offering higher yields than traditional money markets.
Overall, record US debt supply points to higher yields and a stronger dollar—volatility for crypto as a risk asset.
Yet crypto’s inflation‑hedge narrative and evolving technical role in diversified portfolios could temper volatility. Market participants should watch foreign demand trends and liquidity conditions as key indicators for crypto’s next moves.
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