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💥 $100K Bitcoin, Stablecoin Surges & The Fall of a Crypto King

💥 $100K Bitcoin, Stablecoin Surges & The Fall of a Crypto King

May 8, 2025 | Market Mood: Greed 😈, But Warnings Are Flashing ⚠️

Day Trading Editorial Team
May 09, 2025

😱 FEAR & GREED INDEX

Bitcoin finally shattered the $100K ceiling 🚀 just as the U.S. made its BTC reserves official. But that’s not the only plot twist: Mashinsky’s headed to prison, gold is tumbling, and stablecoins just clocked their highest volume in history. Buckle up, Q2 just got spicy!

Fear and Greed Index

POLL OF THE WEEK

Mashinsky Gets 12 Years — Justice or Meme Fuel?

Alex Mashinsky is going from Celsius to Cellblock C. Tell us your reaction to his sentencing.

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MICRO VOLUME CRYPTO

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This Week’s Big Movers

🚀 CATX (CATX): +812%

🚀 Anti Rug Agent (ANTIRUG): +616%

⬆️ Pepe (PEPE): +23%

⬆️ Ethereum (ETH): +20%

⬇️ ViralMind (VIRAL): -97%

🔥 Featured: Bitcoin Breaks $100K. What’s Really Fueling the Surge?

After months of sideways chop, Bitcoin finally crushed the six-figure mark again, closing in on $102K — but this isn’t your average hype-fueled breakout.

This week’s rally is riding on something more real:

✅ Two U.S. states, Arizona and New Hampshire legalized Bitcoin reserves
✅ Banks got the green light to trade and custody crypto
✅ Trump teased new global trade deals
✅ ETF inflows are surging again, but institutional money is staying in

And with Missouri scrapping the capital gains tax on BTC and analysts eyeing $100K as the new floor, the narrative has shifted: Bitcoin is no longer just speculative; it’s strategic.

👉 Is this Bitcoin’s new baseline… or just another peak? Can it keep up the momentum going forward? Read the full coverage >> Bitcoin in May 2025: Can It Keep the April Momentum?

🧐 Market Overview: $100K Bitcoin, Bullish Laws, and a Political Plot Twist

The first week of May didn’t just keep April’s rally alive—it supercharged it. BTC broke past the $100K mark, driven by a perfect storm of bullish factors. Conversely, Gold tumbled below $3,320, further cementing BTC’s “digital gold” status.

This upward trajectory triggered bullish momentum, benefiting the entire crypto ecosystem. Ethereum (ETH) finally cleared the $2K resistance alongside several altcoins and meme coins registering epic gains.

Meanwhile, Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky was sentenced to 12 years for fraud, and the U.S. Senate rejected stablecoin regulation…again.

👉 What to Watch

📌 U.S.–China Crypto Talks (May 10, Switzerland). Trump’s trade whisperings could set off a new rally or drag markets down. Whatever drops in Switzerland may move the entire space.

📌 ETF Inflows + State Reserves = New Legitimacy? ETFs are pouring in. U.S. states are adding BTC to treasuries. Banks, fintechs, even local governments might be next. The dominoes are falling fast.

📌 Altcoin Rotation Incoming? While BTC grabs headlines, SOL, ADA, FART, and $POPCAT are cooking up quiet momentum. When the shift hits, you’ll want to be early—not sorry.

📌 Celsius Fallout & Regulation Fatigue. Mashinsky’s sentencing raises new questions about CeFi accountability and why Congress still can’t pass basic crypto laws.

📰 News That Caught Our Attention

📈 Hyperliquid OI Hits $4.9B — Derivatives Are Back

Decentralized exchange Hyperliquid just hit a jaw-dropping $4.9 billion in open interest, surpassing even dYdX and flashing major whale energy. The degens are back, leverage is flowing, and the race for top DEX is heating up.

👉 Is Hyperliquid the next dYdX? Traders are paying attention. You should too! Find out how open interest affects volatility and how to trade it like a pro.

👨‍⚖️ Mashinsky Gets 12 Years. So, What Happens to Your Crypto?

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky has been sentenced to 12 years for fraud, one of the biggest convictions in crypto history. But what happens to the funds? And what precedent does this set for future cases?

👉 Don’t be the next bagholder. This case tells us much about crypto’s custodial risk and regulatory enforcement.

📉 Gold Slips Below $3,320. Is BTC the New Safe Haven?

As gold stumbles and Bitcoin rockets past $100K, the flippening narrative is gaining momentum. With spot BTC ETF flows climbing and states going pro-crypto, Bitcoin’s “digital gold” thesis is no longer just a meme.

👉 Time to rebalance? See how BTC and gold compare in volatility, utility, and long-term upside.

🚫 U.S. Senate Kills Stablecoin Framework (Again)

The Senate rejected the latest bill to regulate dollar-backed stablecoins, citing conflict-of-interest concerns and a lack of clarity. Thus, the industry is left in limbo again. But hey, all this political drama keeps the lawyers busy.

👉 Why does it matter? Learn how stablecoins power the crypto economy, and why clear rules could unleash trillions.

📚 RESOURCES WE LIKED THIS WEEK

📊 Q1 2025 Crypto Report: Winners, Losers & WTF Moments

CoinGecko’s quarterly deep dive breaks everything down — from market caps to memecoin madness. If you only read one data drop this month, make it this.

👉 See who dominated and who got rekt.

🚀 What the Heck Is Particle Network and Why’s Everyone Talking About It?

One of April’s hottest projects isn’t just vapor. This explainer cuts through the noise to show why Particle is on every airdrop hunter’s radar.

👉 Decode the hype before it launches further.

🌐 Worldcoin 101: Is Altman’s Eye-Scanning Crypto Cult or Innovation?

Sam Altman’s vision for a global crypto-ID is polarizing, but unavoidable. This piece dives into the controversy, tech, and future of Worldcoin.

👉 Get the truth before you scan your retina.

🏝️ Zero Tax, Maximum Bags: The Best Places to Cash Out Your Coins

From Lisbon to Dubai, these 11 countries let you HODL and sell tax-free. Whether you're a degen or a whale, this list is your crypto passport.

👉 Escape the IRS and keep your gains.