ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Binance Alpha has significantly increased the on-chain activity of BNB Chain, with data showing that the weekly trading volume of BNB Chain has grown by 114.6%, and over 1 million new addresses are added daily.Among the first batch of launched Alpha tokens, 71% chose to deploy on BNB Chain, with 60% released through the initial DEX offering (IDO) module of Binance Wallet, while the rest were launched via Launchpad and Launchpool. Currently, among the top 20 Alpha tokens by trading volume, 9 are native to BNB Chain, including BSquared Network (B2), OKZOO (AIOT), Polyhedra Network (ZKJ), and others.In addition, some projects like Haedal Protocol and Polyhedra Network have liquidity exceeding 50% deployed on BNB Chain, driving the total value locked (TVL) growth of the chain. Binance has also further incentivized user participation in Alpha token trading through the Binance Alpha Points campaign and trading competitions, enhancing the demand for BNB.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, CF Benchmarks CEO Sui Chung analyzed that the recent price rebound of Ethereum is primarily driven by short covering rather than new bullish bets in the market. Although the ETH price has risen nearly 90% since early April, breaking above $2,600, the one-month annualized premium for CME Ethereum futures remains low, ranging from 6% to 10%, failing to increase alongside the price rise.Chung emphasized, "In a more conventional market environment, if traders establish new long positions with leverage, we would expect to see an increase in the futures basis level. This reminds us that not all rallies are driven by new demand; sometimes they reflect market repositioning and risk adjustment."The weak inflow of funds into the U.S.-listed spot Ethereum ETF further supports this view, with only ten trading days showing net inflows over the past four weeks, and only once exceeding $100 million. These market indicators collectively suggest that the current rise in Ethereum prices lacks new demand and strong support from institutional investors.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jin10 data reports, Trade Nation analyst David Morrison stated in a report that the cryptocurrency industry seems to be looking for a new catalyst to drive prices significantly higher. "As traders continue to assess the broader risk backdrop, the market tone remains cautiously optimistic." Bitcoin prices have recently rebounded from April's lows and are currently hovering in the range of $101,000 to $105,000.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, Bitcoin (BTC) and the world's largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) have both shown technical bullish signals on their price charts, with both daily charts displaying the 50-day moving average crossing above the 100-day moving average, forming what is known as a "golden cross."CoinDesk's chartered market technician Omkar Godbole pointed out that this synchronous signal indicates that the short-term trend is surpassing the long-term trend, potentially signaling the beginning of a major bull market.The bullish signals for BTC align with other technical indicators such as MACD, suggesting that the price movement has the least resistance in the upward direction. However, analysts caution investors that on-chain data shows influential market participants have adopted a cautious stance, with Bitcoin prices facing resistance in the $101,000 - $107,000 range, and may dip below $100,000 in the short term, pulling back to the $98,000 support level.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, technical analysis shows that XRP has formed a "double top" pattern around $2.65 and has broken below the $2.47 neckline, indicating a possible drop to $2.30.In addition, XRP has also broken below the lower edge of the "rising wedge." If it fails to hold the $2.00--$2.04 range, it could trigger about $50 million in long liquidations, further pushing the price down to $1.94.On-chain indicator NUPL shows that the market is in a "denial" phase, similar to the state before significant corrections in 2018 and 2021. Although there is short-term downward pressure, the long-term technical pattern still shows potential for upward movement. If it successfully breaks through the upper edge of the multi-month "descending wedge," XRP could rise to $3.69 before June.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, despite the slowdown in spot price gains, the open interest (OI) in the futures market for XRP and Dogecoin (DOGE) has significantly increased over the past week, indicating a rise in market speculation sentiment.According to data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, the open interest in DOGE futures rose from $989 million to $1.62 billion, an increase of 63.9%; while the open interest in XRP futures grew by 41.6%.Analysis indicates that the divergence between futures positions and price trends may increase the risk of severe market volatility and forced liquidations, and investors should be cautious of potential market corrections.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows that the April CPI rose 2.3% year-on-year, lower than the expected 2.4%, while the core CPI remained at 2.8%. The overall inflation rate hit a four-year low and has decreased for three consecutive months. As a result, cryptocurrency-related stocks performed strongly:Coinbase (COIN) stock price rose 16% in a single day to $240Mining companies like Marathon Digital saw their stock prices rise as wellBoth the S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq index experienced gainsAlthough the cryptocurrency market overall fell 3.4% that day (with Bitcoin at $103,200), Nansen analyst Aurelie Barthere pointed out that blockchain stocks might be undergoing a "catch-up rebound," as market risk appetite gradually recovers with easing trade tensions. 21Shares expert David Hernandez believes that the easing of inflation may influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision in June.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Coinbase recorded a net outflow of 9,739 bitcoins (worth approximately $1 billion) in a single day, setting a record high since 2025. This capital movement coincided with Bitcoin prices maintaining a high of $103,600, and the U.S. government announced a 90-day tariff reduction policy between China and the U.S., improving market risk appetite.Market analysis indicates that institutional investors continue to accumulate Bitcoin, leading to a decrease in exchange supply. Glassnode monitoring shows that the current "illiquid supply" of Bitcoin has reached a historical high of 14 million coins.Bitwise Research Director André Dragosch stated that in 2025, corporate Bitcoin purchases have reached four times the total scale of U.S. spot ETFs, approaching an annual production level of 200,000 coins, which may trigger a supply shortage on exchanges.

ChainCatcher news, MIM issuer Abracadabra founder Daniele announced the launch of an on-chain data analysis Chrome browser plugin HUD this week. This tool supports the Solana blockchain, and in v1 it supports: Axiom, GMGN, Photo, and pump.fun. The HUD has two core components, on-chain coverage and technical analysis coverage, which will dynamically display who is buying, holding, and where tokens are being sold, along with the built-in AI assistant Gemma.

ChainCatcher news, Sentora (formerly IntoTheBlock) posted on platform X that the amount of Bitcoin held by short-term holders has surged to its highest level since January of this year.Such a rapid increase often indicates that new investors entering the market are actively accumulating, and it typically coincides with periods of heightened bullish sentiment.

ChainCatcher message, on-chain analyst @ai_9684xtpa stated on social media that today marks the launch of the first phase of the Binance Alpha points consumption mechanism, where the airdrop mechanism has changed from default distribution to active claiming, requiring a deduction of 15 points (the deduction amount may likely be adjusted in each phase).The actual points consumed do not reach 15 (for example, if a user earned 8 points 15 days ago, this portion of points will expire tomorrow, meaning the actual consumption for this airdrop is only 7 points). Whether the value of the airdrop is worth the point deduction for participation will become an important reference for pre-market/contract/OTC prices.

ChainCatcher message, Glassnode data shows that the ETH price has broken through from $1800 to $2500, due to the low concentration of supply in this range. The upward momentum was blocked around $2580, where approximately 1.3 million ETH is held; as the price approaches, the supply decreases to 1 million, indicating that holders are exiting near the cost price.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, analyst Rekt Capital stated that the key weekly closing price level for Bitcoin is around $104,500, which must turn into support. Bitcoin is on the verge of starting a second round of price discovery upward trend. Whether Bitcoin can close above the recently reclaimed accumulation range this week is crucial.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju analyzed that the Strategy is accumulating Bitcoin at a rate higher than miners' output, resulting in an annual deflation rate of -2.33%. The Strategy holds 555,000 BTC and has no intention of selling, with its holdings alone causing an annual deflation rate of -2.23%.The Strategy brings traditional financial funds into the Bitcoin market by selling corporate debt and equity, accumulating an average of 2,087 BTC per day, far exceeding the miners' daily output of 450 BTC. Michael Saylor, as a co-founder of the Strategy, actively promotes institutional adoption of Bitcoin, with over 13,000 institutions directly holding its stock.Additionally, ETF inflows stabilize Bitcoin prices and reduce volatility. However, SkyBridge founder Anthony Scaramucci stated that sovereign wealth funds will not make large-scale purchases of Bitcoin until there is a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in the U.S. Once regulations are clear, it is expected to drive Bitcoin prices further up.

ChainCatcher news, according to OpenAI Developers, ChatGPT now supports connecting to GitHub repositories for deep research. Users can ask questions and have the AI analyze source code and PR records, generating detailed reports with citations.This feature is initiated through the "deep research → GitHub" entry point, aimed at enhancing developers' code understanding and review efficiency.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, after Trump announced a trade agreement with the UK, expectations for easing trade tensions have driven Bitcoin to break the $100,000 mark for the first time since February this year.On Thursday, the largest digital asset rose by 3.4%, with most other major tokens also increasing, and Ethereum's rise reached 12%. On January 20, the day Trump was inaugurated, Bitcoin's price surged to a record level of around $109,000.Trump stated that the full details of the agreement will be negotiated in the coming weeks. However, under the agreement, the UK will expedite the customs process for American goods and reduce barriers to exports in agriculture, chemicals, energy, and industry. This is Trump's first agreement since imposing high tariffs on dozens of American trading partners.