In a matter of seconds, market calm evaporated. A shocking announcement from Donald Trump was enough to unsettle the indices… and drag Bitcoin down with it. A look back at an electric day where the flagship cryptocurrency once again proved that it is at the heart of global turmoil.
As geopolitical rivalries flare up, dedollarization reemerges as a lever of monetary sovereignty. For a long time, the BRICS have been at the forefront of this ambition, seemingly seeking to challenge the economic order dominated by Washington. However, a strategic repositioning by Brazil, an influential member of the bloc, disrupts this trajectory. By dismissing the idea of a common currency, the country reshuffles the cards of an already fragile project, revealing the limits of monetary coordination in the face of the reality of economic power dynamics.
Semler Scientific, the Nasdaq-listed medical technology company, continues to accelerate its bitcoin strategy with a new massive purchase of 455 BTC. This acquisition brings its total reserves to 4,264 bitcoins, valued at over $450 million. A successful strategy that perfectly illustrates the rise of companies within the crypto ecosystem.
While Bitcoin breaches a new peak of over $111,000, XRP is navigating a climate of uncertainty. Driven by the accumulation of tokens by large holders, Ripple's cryptocurrency is experiencing a bullish momentum. However, this dynamic is accompanied by tensions: the rapid increase in reserves on Binance and other exchanges fuels doubts. In an ultra-reactive market, where every indicator matters, this unstable configuration calls for a nuanced reading of the dynamics at play.
Crypto is sparkling! Ethereum, still in the shadow of Bitcoin, is on the rise. Does this resurrection hide a new windfall or just a flash in the pan?
Lines are moving in Europe, and not always where we expect them. While European economic policies get bogged down in the dogmas of the Central Bank, an unexpected yet assured voice is rising: that of Conor McGregor. On May 22, 2025, the UFC icon reiterated his candidacy for the Irish presidency with an unequivocal message: to become the first president to include bitcoin on Europe's balance sheet.
Solana, accused of everything and its opposite, could well outsmart Ethereum. Scaramucci is ecstatic, but the crypto industry remains cautiously watchful of this dazzling promise.
At Polygon, the boss is packing his bags. Diverging vision, lingering passion: yet another crypto departure with an elegant farewell scent... but not entirely without ulterior motives.
Solana promises to turn the banker into a seller of coffee shares. Cryptocurrency accessible by smartphone, money reserved for the rich? Soon to be a tale of the past.
In a market where volatility is constant, James Wynn stood out with an extraordinary maneuver: a long position of $1.25 billion on bitcoin with a 40x leverage via Hyperliquid. A controversial figure in speculative trading, Wynn seemed to be riding a bullish wave... until an announcement from Donald Trump about a massive tax against the EU. Within a few hours, the geopolitical shock reversed the trend, melting away $29 million in potential gains, a bold bet caught up by the reality of the markets.