The crypto market is pulsing with fresh momentum as major players make bold moves, causing prices to resume an upward direction. This rising participation implies that the market could be entering a new phase of activity, driven by improving fundamentals, stronger liquidity, and a macro backdrop.
Institutions Double Down on Bitcoin: Big Money Keeps Flowing In
According to DuckAI Agent’s post on X, he noted that the crypto space is buzzing with activity as Peter Thiel took a bold step in dropping a 9.1% stake in BitMine, which sent the company stock soaring as investor confidence surged. This is a strong signal from one of the tech influential players.
Meanwhile, the institutional flows are ramping up and reinforcing momentum in the market. Bitcoin price is holding above $118,000 and shows no signs of cooling off anytime soon.
Ether and Dogecoin are leading the charge, and showing modest notable gains amid a potential interest rate cut. Ethereum’s current price is at $3,136.54, with a 5.24% increase in the past 24 hours. This has been fueled by renewed optimism around Layer 2 scaling and institutional accumulation.
Dogecoin is also making moves, and is up 2.82% over the same period and now trading at $0.197145, while reflecting steady momentum.
The XRP price is currently trading at $2.92, forming higher lows, which suggests growing bullish pressure and a potential breakout on the horizon. A confirmed breakout above $2.93 could clear the way for a trend shift and potentially open the door for a higher target in the short term.
GameStop has invested $500 million into Bitcoin, which signals a vote of confidence in the leading cryptocurrency’s role as a hedge against inflation. This strategic allocation puts the legacy gaming retailer firmly in the growing camp of corporate Bitcoin holders.
At the time of the post, BTC price was trading at $117,950, and showing a 0.62% increase under 24 hours. While the move hasn’t triggered explosive upside, it adds to the bullish narrative of institutional adoption and treasury diversification.
SharpLink Gaming Now Largest Corporate Holder Of Ethereum
In an X post, Arkham also revealed that SharpLink Gaming has significantly increased its Ethereum exposure, purchasing and staking an additional $15.8 million worth of ETH into LSETH. This latest move brings the company’s total holdings to $700 million, which signals growing confidence in Ethereum’s staking ecosystem and long-term value proposition.
The company has now become the largest single corporate holder of ETH, and holds more than the Ethereum Foundation. This move signals confidence in ETH and other broader Ethereum ecosystem.
