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Tracy Jin of MEXC points to several signs of a potential coming altcoin season, including falling Bitcoin dominance and Ethereum’s strong performance. After gaining momentum in late 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) dominance has taken a significant dip, suggesting a potential shift toward an altcoin season. On Tuesday, May 13, Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market cap fell to 61.3%, down from the 65% it nearly reached last week. You might also like:Bitcoin dominance hits 4-year high as altcoins lose steam: Binance Report According to Tracy Jin, COO of MEXC, this is just one of several early indicators that an altcoin season may be approaching. At the same time, traders appear to be cycling out of stablecoins, while individual altcoins are seeing a surge in interest. “Bitcoin dominance just took a noticeable dip — from 65% down to 62% — while the altcoin market cap jumped $300 billion in a matter of weeks. That kind of shift doesn’t happen without reason. The usual early signals are flashing: declining USDT dominance, improving price structure on altcoin charts, and rising interest in sector leaders like Monero, Sui, and Bittensor,” Tracy Jin, MEXC Ethereum surges 10%, sees rising ETF inflows Ethereum (ETH) is also signaling growing altcoin interest. On May 13, it jumped 9.99% in a single day and is now up more than 50% in just one week, rising from $1,778 to $2,696. You might also like:Altcoins may never recover, while Bitcoin dominance got biggest since early 2021 “Ethereum’s performance is another signal pointing to the potential start of altseason. While large short positions among ETH traders and persistent bearish sentiment previously indicated a continuation of the downtrend, a surge in risk appetite has renewed interest in ETH and smaller altcoins,” Tracy Jin of MEXC While Jin acknowledges that we are still technically in “Bitcoin season,” she believes this may mark the beginning of a reversal. Notably, traders are now seeking higher returns, and many may view Bitcoin as overbought. For this reason, sectors like AI, privacy, and DeFi could emerge as the biggest gainers in the weeks ahead. Read more:Bitcoin price now depends on stablecoins more than retail demand, says MEXC COO

The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation has become the first Bitcoin-based foundation to register within the Abu Dhabi Global Market.  The move aims to support the expansion of Bitcoin (BTC) layer-2 technology across the Middle East and Asia. The foundation will use ADGM’s Distributed Ledger Technology Foundations framework, which is recognized for its flexibility.  Kyle Ellicott, interim Executive Director of the Stacks Asia DLT Foundation, said the decision was based on ADGM’s support for blockchain innovation and alignment with the Stacks (STX) ecosystem’s goals. Stacks is a Bitcoin layer-2 platform that extends Bitcoin’s functionality without changing its core network. Its expansion into ADGM follows regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, strengthening its regulatory position. You might also like:Tether holds more than 7.7 tons of gold backing its XAUT token Regional collaboration  The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation plans to collaborate with regional partners to run education programs and support Bitcoin development. It will also work with policymakers to shape regulations around digital assets, Bitcoin utility, and yield products. Ellicott said the foundation will use its base in ADGM to connect activities between Asia-Pacific and the UAE, with Hong Kong serving as a hub. The group will focus on promoting Bitcoin programmability and supporting innovation in Bitcoin DeFi applications. The foundation also plans to build on the recent launch of sBTC, a 1:1 Bitcoin-backed asset on the Stacks mainnet.  sBTC allows users to participate in decentralized finance activities like lending and trading while keeping Bitcoin’s security model. Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, CEO of ADGM Registration Authority, said Stacks’ registration shows the region’s growing role in digital assets and Bitcoin layer-2 development. The move comes as interest in Bitcoin-based technologies continues to grow across Asia and the Middle East. You might also like:‘Collateral of last resort’: Bitcoin price faces a $482 billion catalyst

Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, added another 15,355 BTC to its balance sheet over the past week. The company spent about $1.42 billion at an average price of $92,737 per Bitcoin, according to an SEC filing Monday. The purchase brings Strategy’s total Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to 553,555 BTC, worth over $52 billion at Bitcoin’s current price of just above $95,000.  The company’s cumulative average purchase price now stands at $68,459 per Bitcoin, reflecting a total investment of around $37.9 billion, including fees.  Strategy’s holdings account for more than 2.6% of Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply. Meanwhile, competition in corporate Bitcoin accumulation is heating up. Firms such as Cantor Fitzgerald, SoftBank, Bitfinex, and Tether recently announced a $3.6 billion Bitcoin venture, while new entrants like Twenty One Capital, led by Strike CEO Jack Mallers, are launching with a Bitcoin-native strategy.  Shares of Strategy’s MSTR closed 5.2% higher at $368.71 on Friday and are up another 1.42% in pre-market trading Monday. The stock has gained nearly 23% year-to-date, supported by Bitcoin’s price rebound and rising institutional interest in companies focused on Bitcoin. You might also like:Bitcoin poised to break $100k with ‘little difficulty’ amid capital inflows, analysts say Acquisition funding Proceeds from the sale of its Class A common stock and perpetual preferred stock funded the latest acquisitions. Between April 21 and April 27, Strategy sold approximately 4 million shares of MSTR for about $1.4 billion, while also selling over 435,000 STRK shares for $37.5 million.  Only $128.7 million worth of MSTR shares remain available for issuance under the company’s existing program. The move comes a week after Strategy added 6,556 BTC for $555 million, signaling the company’s continued aggressive approach to growing its Bitcoin treasury. You might also like:Founders Factory, Coinbase and more join forces to launch U.K. web3 accelerator

Pi Network is investing $100 million through its Pi Network Ventures, focusing on startups that grow the ecosystem. Pi Network (PI) is investing millions into its ecosystem to promote adoption. On Wednesday, May 14, the Pi Foundation announced the launch of Pi Network Ventures, allocating $100 million to fund startups. In a press release shared with crypto.news, the Foundation stated that the Silicon Valley-style venture fund will invest in promising startups within its ecosystem. You might also like:Pi Network breaks past $1 with 35% daily gain after long accumulation phase The fund will focus on startups that drive real-world adoption and utility, as well as those integrating Pi crypto. Moreover, the fund is also open to startups not strictly crypto-native. According to the Foundation: “Pi Network Ventures plans to support not only blockchain-native startups, but also a wide array of businesses in generative AI, gaming platforms, FinTech, ecommerce, embedded payments, marketplaces, social networks, and other real-world applications.” Pi Network Ventures to mirror Silicon Valley The Foundation also highlights another break from traditional crypto models. Notably, Pi Network Ventures plans to operate under the principles of traditional venture capital firms popularized in Silicon Valley. You might also like:Pi Network price doubles in a week — will the May 14 update push it higher? This approach includes the sourcing, selection, and vetting processes that traditional VC firms use to identify companies with the biggest potential impact on the market. This will include investing in companies at all stages, from early-stage startups up to Series B+ companies, and even further. One notable difference from the traditional VC model lies in its goals. Unlike most funds that focus solely on profit, Pi Network Ventures will prioritize value creation and ecosystem utility. The aim is to back projects that integrate Pi tokens into their services or use Pi Network technology in real-world applications. Through this strategy, Pi Network Ventures hopes to increase adoption and demand for the Pi token, while supporting meaningful innovation across industries. Read more:Pi Coin price drops, but Elliot Wave points to a comeback

据 Coinbase 高管称，Ross Ulbricht 关联的多个钱包中据称持有约 430 个未被美国政府没收的比特币。 Coinbase 产品战略总监 Conor Grogan 于 1 月 22 日在 X 上的一篇帖子中声称，他发现了数十个与丝绸之路创始人有关的钱包。这些钱包总计持有约 430 个比特币 (BTC)，这些比特币在 13 年多的时间里一直未被动用。 “我在 Ross Ulbricht 的数十个钱包中发现了约 430 比特币，这些钱包未被美国政府没收，而且 13 年来从未被动过。当时这些钱包可能只是一堆灰尘，而现在，它们的总价值约为 4700 万美元，”Grogan 指出。 乌布利希特于 2025 年 1 月 21 日出狱，此前美国总统唐纳德·特朗普对他进行了全面无条件赦免。为了履行竞选承诺，特朗普于 1 月 20 日宣誓就职后的第一个工作日就宣布了赦免。 阅读更多：特朗普总统释放罗斯·乌布利希，猛烈抨击其终身监禁是“荒谬的”不公正 2013 年，美国政府从丝绸之路扣押了 174,000 比特币。同年被捕的乌布利希于 2015 年被判处两次终身监禁外加 40 年有期徒刑，罪名包括经营犯罪企业、贩毒和洗钱。丝绸之路曾使用比特币在其暗网市场上进行交易。 虽然当局关闭了丝绸之路并没收了大量比特币，但当时持有相对少量比特币的钱包似乎被忽视了。这些钱包现在因比特币升值而价值数百万美元，却安然无恙。 其中一个钱包中装有 88.77 个 BTC，目前价值超过 940 万美元。其中一些钱包还包含空投资产，例如来自 2017 年比特币现金 (BCH) 硬分叉的资产。 尽管这些钱包如今价值不菲，但 Grogan 推测 Ulbricht 可能无法访问私钥。针对公开此信息的担忧，Grogan 澄清道： “不会分享地址，但它们都是公开的（在试用文档中引用或直接相邻）并且已经被多个来源追踪。” 你可能还喜欢：美国仍扣押价值 65 亿美元的丝绸之路比特币