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Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has weighed in on the ideal portfolio allocation debate, revealing that his Bitcoin (BTC) holdings fall below 10%. His comments come as ETH rises more than 3%, reigniting discussions on optimal cryptocurrency portfolio allocation. The debate was sparked by crypto analyst Udi Wertheimer, who stated that serious crypto investors should allocate at least 10% of their portfolio to Bitcoin, ideally closer to 70%.  Buterin, however, took a different stance, stating that he holds less than 10% in BTC and less than 10% in any asset that is not ETH. His comments reinforce an Ethereum-first investment strategy while maintaining minimal exposure to other cryptocurrencies. Picks for you ChatGPT picks 2 altcoins to buy and add to your crypto portfolio in February 2 hours ago ...

The Jelly-My-Jelly price has plunged 65% in the last 24 hours to trade at $0.07150 as of 3:25 a.m. EST on a 5% jump in trading volume to $511 million. Jelly-My-Jelly Price Finds Support Within A Bearish Channel The 15-minute chart for the JellyJelly/USD pair shows the crypto achieved a modest recovery of 2.97% after a prolonged period of decline. Previously, the asset experienced a sharp bullish rally, reaching a high of approximately $0.09576 . However, this rally was unsustainable, and the JELLYJELLY price has entered a bearish trend, forming a descending channel that reflects persistent selling pressure. The price has now tested the key support level at $0.071 multiple times, establishing it as a critical zone that traders are watching closely. JELLYJELLYUSD Analysis Source: Dextools.io The 50-period Simple Moving Average (SMA), currently at $0.08962, sits well above the price, acting as an active resistance and reinforcing the bearish short-term outlook. Despite this...

Despite recent market volatility, especially with major AI tokens seeing price drops, MIND of Pepe’s presale has surged to $4.5 million. Built on Ethereum, MIND of Pepe’s AI agent autonomously evolves, analyzing and responding to market changes in real time. This makes MIND one of the top ICOs to invest in. MIND of Pepe’s $4.5M Presale Could Be the Boost AI Agents Need to Overcome Recent Losses AI agents have experienced a mixed performance recently, with some notable projects suffering heavy price declines. For instance, Artificial Super Intelligence Alliance, Virtuals Protocol, and AI16Z have seen significant drops in value. Virtuals Protocol dropped from $5 to $2, AI16Z experienced a 75% decline, going from $2.50 to $0.69, and Griffain is down by 54%. Despite these setbacks, many industry experts see these dips as an opportunity to invest before the next major bull run. AI agents, though still in their infancy, represent an emerging technology with immense pot...

The crypto market has experienced a slight rebound, bringing a more positive sentiment after recent turbulence. While the beginning of the week has been challenging, the market is showing signs of recovery, particularly with some meme coins gaining momentum. Currently, the market is neither in an altcoin season nor a Bitcoin season, leaving investors to analyze potential upcoming moves. With meme coins continuing to dominate speculative markets, investors should approach with caution while remaining mindful of potential opportunities. Official Trump (TRUMP) The Official Trump coin has been a focal point of discussion in the market, with many investors closely watching its performance. Despite some dissatisfaction among holders, the token remains significant due to its association with the former U.S. president. Recently, the token experienced a pullback but held strong support around the $25 level. If it successfully reaches the $32 mark again, analysts believe it could climb to ap...

The reform passed with 55 votes, with only two against El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021 In December, El Salvador announced it was changing its Bitcoin law to secure a $1.3bn loan from the IMF El Salvador’s Congress has approved a bill to change its Bitcoin law to comply with a deal it struck with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On January 29, Reuters reported that the bill was approved minutes after President Nayib Bukele sent it. The reform passed with 55 votes, with only two against. Under El Salvador’s Bitcoin law, it required businesses to accept Bitcoin if they were able to do so. Ruling party lawmaker Elisa Rosales said it was required to ensure Bitcoin’s “permanence as legal tender” while facilitating its “practical implementation.” Legal tender El Salvador became the first country to accept Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021. At the time, it was reported tha...

Czech National Bank (CNB) Governor Aleš Michl has proposed allocating 5% of the bank’s 140 billion euro reserves to Bitcoin. Governor Michl will present a proposal to the board on Thursday to invest in Bitcoin as a strategy to diversify the CNB’s reserves, according to a report by the Financial Times . Despite Bitcoin’s “extreme volatility and limited track record,” Michl said investors’ growing interest in Bitcoin fueled his decision to diversify CNB’s reserves with the king of cryptos. He pointed out that last year, BlackRock and other firms launched Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds), sparking increased attention in the cryptocurrency. Czech National Bank’s goal is price stability. When we took office in July 2022, inflation was 17.5%. We brought it down to target. We are also diversifying reserves—gradually increasing gold holdings from 0% to around 5% and planning for 30% in equities. An asset under… https://...

The Mochi price slumped 8% in the past 24 hours to trade at $0.00000350 as of 11:24 p.m. EST on trading volume that dropped 12% to $5 million. Mochi Price Currently Bearish The MOCHI price remained in a prolonged consolidation phase throughout January, hovering around the $0.00001299 level. However, on January 25, the bulls seized control, igniting a parabolic rally that propelled the asset to a high of approximately $0.00006252. MOCHI bulls could not sustain the rally, which made the price of Mochi plunge to the $0.00002843 support, according to GeckoTerminal data. The price then formed a rounding bottom pattern, which was then invalidated, causing the asset to plunge through a falling channel pattern. The current price is hovering right around the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), which is at $0.00003651. MOCHI trading below this level shows the asset is currently undergoing correction. Meanwhile, the 200-day SMA, at $0.00002195, remains far below the current price, suggesti...

In a monumental development for the platform, both X (formerly Twitter) and Visa have partnered to offer direct payment solutions through the social media app. Indeed, the new deal has been agreed upon, sources have confirmed, according to a Reuters report Tuesday. The move is a massive step forward for the platform. Moreover, it brings the brand ever closer to the ultimate goal of making X an “everything app,” envisioned by owner Elon Musk. Specifically, the new deal will allow users to have access to direct payment options, introducing even greater integration potential into their everyday lives. JUST IN: X partners with Visa to offer direct payment solutions on the social media platform, Reuters reports. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) January 28, 2025 Also Read: Tesla Stock (TSLA) Falls Again: Why Analysts Expect More Losses X and Visa Strike Payment Deal Amid Musk’s Quest for ‘Everything App’ There are few entrepreneurs who are as divisive to the public ...

Trump’s World Liberty Financial (WLFI) has once again solidified its position as a formidable player in the cryptocurrency sector, announcing a substantial acquisition on January 27, 2025.  In this latest move, WLFI invested $10 million in USDT to purchase 3,247 Ethereum (ETH) at an average price of $3,080 per token. This acquisition builds on a series of high-profile transactions by the blockchain-focused initiative, which is spearheaded by President Donald Trump and his vision to establish the United States as a global leader in digital assets. With this purchase, WLFI’s Ethereum holdings have surged to 59,403 ETH, valued at approximately $190 million at current market prices. Picks for you Orbs Liquidity Hub integrates with SwapX 57 mins ago ...

Flockerz ($FLOCK) wrapped up its presale on January 22 but is giving investors until 2 p.m. UTC today to purchase $FLOCK at its DEX listing price of $0.0066883 before token claiming and trading begin. This extension gives investors the opportunity to stake their claim in the first vote-to-earn (V2E) meme coin project and potentially lock in a lower rate before the token becomes tradable across DEXs. In the past five days, more than $3 million has been added to Flockerz’s funding total as investors seize the opportunity to catch up while the token remains unlisted, boosting the total to $14.4 million and counting. The upcoming listing will provide broader access to Flockerz, bringing more attention to the project and increasing the potential for the token’s price to skyrocket. Head to the Flockerz website to secure $FLOCK before its DEX listing today. 🐦 The Flockerz Presale phase has ended! 🐦 🔥Wen Launch: Monday Janua...

The non-fungible token market has showcased strong resilience this week after suffering intense competition from the meme coin market. In the past few days, meme coins have once again taken center stage of attention within the general crypto market, led by the $Melania and Trump meme coins, launched earlier this week. In this article, we have listed some of the top-selling NFT collections this week. 1. Pudgy Penguins NFT Collection Pudgy Penguins, a globally acknowledged non-fungible token collection from the digital asset firm Igloo Inc. featuring a fixed supply of 8,888 penguin cartoon birds hosted on the Ethereum blockchain network, is this week’s most-selling NFT collection in the global NFT market. In the past 24 hours, the Pudgy Penguins have recorded a trading sales volume of 2,568 ETH. It has a market capitalization of $492 million and a floor price of $55,466. 2. Azuki NFT collection Azuki, another globally acknowledged non-fungible token collection from the digital a...

Entering the year, few cryptocurrencies had as much Ripple (XRP). With the United States expecting massive changes to its cryptocurrency regulation, it was among the top set to benefit. That has propelled XRP to jump 38% over the last month, with many traders questioning if the asset can reach $4 price in January. The company has debuted its optimistic Ripple USD Stablecoin (RLUSD). That expansion saw the firm enter a growing market projected to reach $400 million this year, according to Bitwise. Yet, it should also have massive implications for XRP as its growth trajectory remains undeniable. Source: Bitget Also Read: U.S. Treasury’s Ripple Wallet Plan Could Boost XRP by 300% in 2025! XRP to $4? Here’s When Ripple Could Break Through Following Massive January The last several years have been increasingly troubling for Ripple. Indeed, the firm found itself engulfed in a years-long legal battle with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, that has all changed in 2...

Raydium (RAY), Solana’s (SOL) leading decentralized exchange (DEX), has integrated Orderly’s (ORDER) perpetuals, boosting its one-month trading volume by 157%. As things develop, Orderly could capture a share of Raydium’s $100 billion trading volume, creating a promising outlook for ORDER. This information comes from a recent report by Blockworks Research , shared on X on January 23, 2025. As highlighted by the research team, Raydium is the leading DEX, with a 30-day trading volume of nearly $100 billion. 1/ @OrderlyNetwork's integration with @RaydiumProtocol is a key new growth vector for the protocol. Raydium is in 1st place amongst DEXs with a 30-day trailing volume of nearly $100B. If a fraction of this volume moves to Orderly perps, the network could grow multiples… pic.twitter.com/NpyucQjXcs — Blockworks Research (@blockworksres) January 23, 2025 After the implementation, Orderly saw a massive increase in its net flows, coming mostly from Raydi...

As the crypto market evolves, savvy investors are always on the hunt for promising altcoins with significant growth potential. If you’re wondering where to direct your attention in 2025, we’ve got you covered with six standout altcoins that are making waves right now. Today, we focus on Arbitrum, Fantom, Jasmy, and Gala, each bringing unique solutions and opportunities to the table. 6 Best Altcoins to Watch Today Are you looking for altcoins with innovative use cases, strong ecosystems, and substantial investor interest? Arbitrum leads the way in Ethereum Layer 2 scalability, solving high gas fees with lightning-fast transactions. Fantom revolutionizes decentralized applications (dApps) with its high-speed, low-cost blockchain. Jasmy tackles data sovereignty, allowing individuals to own and monetize their personal information in the IoT era. Gala is reshaping gaming with blockchain-based ownership, empowering players through NFTs. 1. Arbitrum (ARB) Arbitrum is designed t...