In this episode of the Fere AI Crypto Market Report, we cover the latest market movements, including Bitcoin ($BTC) stabilizing at $94,500 and Ethereum ($ETH) trading near $2,750, with the Fear & Greed Index rising to 40 (Neutral), reflecting cautious optimism.
We dive into major institutional activity, with MicroStrategy acquiring 20,356 BTC for $1.99 billion, pushing its total holdings to 499,096 BTC. Ethena also raised $100 million in a private token sale, backed by Franklin Templeton and Pantera Capital, signaling growing institutional confidence in crypto.
Security concerns continue to dominate headlines, with Infini suffering a $49.5 million hack, adding to the recent Bybit breach. The Bybit hack has been linked to the Lazarus Group, reinforcing the need for better exchange security and self-custody solutions.
In DeFi and memecoins, Pumpfun is launching its own automated market maker (AMM) to compete with Raydium, potentially reshaping Solana’s liquidity landscape. Sonic (formerly Fantom) saw a TVL surge, surpassing Hyperliquid and OP Mainnet, while memecoins like $KAITO and $CTOAI continue to gain traction.
Stay tuned for more updates as we track these developments and their impact on the crypto market.