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The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin BTC/USD, Ethereum ETH/USD, XRP XRP/USDand Dogecoin DOGE/USD moved sideways amid tariff uncertainties. The OM token of Layer-1 blockchain MANTRA saw a dramatic crash, wiping out billions of dollars. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor hinted at a resumption of Bitcoin buying, and President Trump lashed out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Cathie Wood also made significant crypto trades.
Let’s dive into the details.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin: A Sideways Dance
Cryptocurrency markets traded sideways on Monday, with traders keeping a close eye on the ongoing tariff uncertainty. Despite the lack of clear direction, one trader advised against going long on one of these cryptocurrencies.
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OM Token’s Dramatic Crash
The OM token of Layer-1 blockchain MANTRA crashed by nearly 90% on Sunday, erasing a whopping $4.6 billion from the coin’s market capitalization. The sudden plunge left investors reeling, with the CEO promising to fix the situation.
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Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Tease
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy Inc. MSTRhinted at a resumption of Bitcoin (BTC/USD) buying after a week’s pause. His cryptic post, “No Tariffs on Orange Dots,” left many speculating about the company’s next move.
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Trump’s Attack on Fed Chair Powell
President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his reluctance to cut interest rates. Despite Trump’s tirade, market participants, as tracked by Polymarket, are overwhelmingly betting on no change in the Fed’s policy stance for its upcoming May 7 meeting.
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Cathie Wood’s Crypto Shuffle
Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades, notably acquiring shares in Robinhood Markets Inc. HOOD, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF BTCand 3iQ Solana Staking ETF. The move signals a reshuffling of the firm’s crypto portfolio.
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