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The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show podcast.
Hey there, crypto fam! Crypto Willy here, your best friend next door who just happens to keep his coffee mug on a blockchain ledger. Let’s dive straight into the wild ride that was crypto in the week leading up to May 10, 2025—because wow, we’ve seen fireworks, plot twists, and a whole lot of FOMO on The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show.
First up, let’s talk the king of coins, Bitcoin. This week BTC finally smashed through the $100,000 barrier for the first time since early February, leaving bears to nurse their wounds and bulls on a caffeine high. Late Thursday, Bitcoin spiked above $102,700 after an epic breakout from weeks of sideways action—nearly 40% higher than the gloomy lows we saw last month. Driving this were big moves: institutional giants like BlackRock’s IBIT ETF raked in more year-to-date inflows than even the legendary SPDR Gold Trust. And let’s not forget Japan’s Metaplanet and the U.S. heavyweight, Strategy (yep, formerly MicroStrategy), both doubling down on their BTC buys. The Federal Reserve staying firm on interest rates made the dollar wobble, and savvy investors piled into Bitcoin and gold, chasing those safe-haven vibes. All this, plus a rock-solid mining network and record realized capitalization of $890 billion, had the orange coin lighting up the charts.
But it wasn’t all about Bitcoin’s limelight. The real plot twist? Bitcoin dominance dipped below 64% this week. That’s caused some serious buzz—cue Altcoin Daily name-dropping fourteen altcoins set to go ballistic as we move through May. Ethereum, after a sluggish start to 2025 (down 30% year-to-date), suddenly bounced back, jumping 13% just this week. Meanwhile, Solana and Cardano, those two blockchain warriors, staged impressive rallies of their own, keeping the Ethereum crowd on its toes.
Zooming out, XRP decided it was time for a comeback, notching a 12% gain since January. Coins like LINK, DOGE, AVAX, and SHIB struggled, each still down over 20%, but the drop in Bitcoin’s market share and the rocket launch in select altcoins have analysts whispering: is this the start of “altcoin season” for 2025? The Altcoin Index is on the rise, and if these trends keep up, we could see a fresh wave of DeFi, meme coins, and Layer 1 competitors going parabolic this summer.
So, whether you’re stacking sats, scouting the next alt rocket, or just hodling through the volatility, it’s an electric time in crypto. Eyes on the charts, don’t fumble those seed phrases, and remember—Crypto Willy will keep you in the loop every step of the way. Stay curious, stay safe, and may your bags always be in profit!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, crypto fam! Crypto Willy here, your best friend next door who just happens to keep his coffee mug on a blockchain ledger. Let’s dive straight into the wild ride that was crypto in the week leading up to May 10, 2025—because wow, we’ve seen fireworks, plot twists, and a whole lot of FOMO on The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show.
First up, let’s talk the king of coins, Bitcoin. This week BTC finally smashed through the $100,000 barrier for the first time since early February, leaving bears to nurse their wounds and bulls on a caffeine high. Late Thursday, Bitcoin spiked above $102,700 after an epic breakout from weeks of sideways action—nearly 40% higher than the gloomy lows we saw last month. Driving this were big moves: institutional giants like BlackRock’s IBIT ETF raked in more year-to-date inflows than even the legendary SPDR Gold Trust. And let’s not forget Japan’s Metaplanet and the U.S. heavyweight, Strategy (yep, formerly MicroStrategy), both doubling down on their BTC buys. The Federal Reserve staying firm on interest rates made the dollar wobble, and savvy investors piled into Bitcoin and gold, chasing those safe-haven vibes. All this, plus a rock-solid mining network and record realized capitalization of $890 billion, had the orange coin lighting up the charts.
But it wasn’t all about Bitcoin’s limelight. The real plot twist? Bitcoin dominance dipped below 64% this week. That’s caused some serious buzz—cue Altcoin Daily name-dropping fourteen altcoins set to go ballistic as we move through May. Ethereum, after a sluggish start to 2025 (down 30% year-to-date), suddenly bounced back, jumping 13% just this week. Meanwhile, Solana and Cardano, those two blockchain warriors, staged impressive rallies of their own, keeping the Ethereum crowd on its toes.
Zooming out, XRP decided it was time for a comeback, notching a 12% gain since January. Coins like LINK, DOGE, AVAX, and SHIB struggled, each still down over 20%, but the drop in Bitcoin’s market share and the rocket launch in select altcoins have analysts whispering: is this the start of “altcoin season” for 2025? The Altcoin Index is on the rise, and if these trends keep up, we could see a fresh wave of DeFi, meme coins, and Layer 1 competitors going parabolic this summer.
So, whether you’re stacking sats, scouting the next alt rocket, or just hodling through the volatility, it’s an electric time in crypto. Eyes on the charts, don’t fumble those seed phrases, and remember—Crypto Willy will keep you in the loop every step of the way. Stay curious, stay safe, and may your bags always be in profit!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
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Hey there, crypto fam! Crypto Willy here, your best friend next door who just happens to keep his coffee mug on a blockchain ledger. Let’s dive straight into the wild ride that was crypto in the week leading up to May 10, 2025—because wow, we’ve seen fireworks, plot twists, and a whole lot of FOMO on The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show.
First up, let’s talk the king of coins, Bitcoin. This week BTC finally smashed through the $100,000 barrier for the first time since early February, leaving bears to nurse their wounds and bulls on a caffeine high. Late Thursday, Bitcoin spiked above $102,700 after an epic breakout from weeks of sideways action—nearly 40% higher than the gloomy lows we saw last month. Driving this were big moves: institutional giants like BlackRock’s IBIT ETF raked in more year-to-date inflows than even the legendary SPDR Gold Trust. And let’s not forget Japan’s Metaplanet and the U.S. heavyweight, Strategy (yep, formerly MicroStrategy), both doubling down on their BTC buys. The Federal Reserve staying firm on interest rates made the dollar wobble, and savvy investors piled into Bitcoin and gold, chasing those safe-haven vibes. All this, plus a rock-solid mining network and record realized capitalization of $890 billion, had the orange coin lighting up the charts.
But it wasn’t all about Bitcoin’s limelight. The real plot twist? Bitcoin dominance dipped below 64% this week. That’s caused some serious buzz—cue Altcoin Daily name-dropping fourteen altcoins set to go ballistic as we move through May. Ethereum, after a sluggish start to 2025 (down 30% year-to-date), suddenly bounced back, jumping 13% just this week. Meanwhile, Solana and Cardano, those two blockchain warriors, staged impressive rallies of their own, keeping the Ethereum crowd on its toes.
Zooming out, XRP decided it was time for a comeback, notching a 12% gain since January. Coins like LINK, DOGE, AVAX, and SHIB struggled, each still down over 20%, but the drop in Bitcoin’s market share and the rocket launch in select altcoins have analysts whispering: is this the start of “altcoin season” for 2025? The Altcoin Index is on the rise, and if these trends keep up, we could see a fresh wave of DeFi, meme coins, and Layer 1 competitors going parabolic this summer.
So, whether you’re stacking sats, scouting the next alt rocket, or just hodling through the volatility, it’s an electric time in crypto. Eyes on the charts, don’t fumble those seed phrases, and remember—Crypto Willy will keep you in the loop every step of the way. Stay curious, stay safe, and may your bags always be in profit!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
Hey there, crypto fam! Crypto Willy here, your best friend next door who just happens to keep his coffee mug on a blockchain ledger. Let’s dive straight into the wild ride that was crypto in the week leading up to May 10, 2025—because wow, we’ve seen fireworks, plot twists, and a whole lot of FOMO on The Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Investment Show.
First up, let’s talk the king of coins, Bitcoin. This week BTC finally smashed through the $100,000 barrier for the first time since early February, leaving bears to nurse their wounds and bulls on a caffeine high. Late Thursday, Bitcoin spiked above $102,700 after an epic breakout from weeks of sideways action—nearly 40% higher than the gloomy lows we saw last month. Driving this were big moves: institutional giants like BlackRock’s IBIT ETF raked in more year-to-date inflows than even the legendary SPDR Gold Trust. And let’s not forget Japan’s Metaplanet and the U.S. heavyweight, Strategy (yep, formerly MicroStrategy), both doubling down on their BTC buys. The Federal Reserve staying firm on interest rates made the dollar wobble, and savvy investors piled into Bitcoin and gold, chasing those safe-haven vibes. All this, plus a rock-solid mining network and record realized capitalization of $890 billion, had the orange coin lighting up the charts.
But it wasn’t all about Bitcoin’s limelight. The real plot twist? Bitcoin dominance dipped below 64% this week. That’s caused some serious buzz—cue Altcoin Daily name-dropping fourteen altcoins set to go ballistic as we move through May. Ethereum, after a sluggish start to 2025 (down 30% year-to-date), suddenly bounced back, jumping 13% just this week. Meanwhile, Solana and Cardano, those two blockchain warriors, staged impressive rallies of their own, keeping the Ethereum crowd on its toes.
Zooming out, XRP decided it was time for a comeback, notching a 12% gain since January. Coins like LINK, DOGE, AVAX, and SHIB struggled, each still down over 20%, but the drop in Bitcoin’s market share and the rocket launch in select altcoins have analysts whispering: is this the start of “altcoin season” for 2025? The Altcoin Index is on the rise, and if these trends keep up, we could see a fresh wave of DeFi, meme coins, and Layer 1 competitors going parabolic this summer.
So, whether you’re stacking sats, scouting the next alt rocket, or just hodling through the volatility, it’s an electric time in crypto. Eyes on the charts, don’t fumble those seed phrases, and remember—Crypto Willy will keep you in the loop every step of the way. Stay curious, stay safe, and may your bags always be in profit!
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta