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US Buying 1M BTC Could Push Price to $1M | Crypto Alpha Week 16 of 2025
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US Buying 1M BTC Could Push Price to $1M
SPAR Switzerland Now Accepts Bitcoin
ETH Whale Resurfaces, Purchases Millions in ETH
Vitalik Buterin Compares Polymarket and Pump.Fun
Canada Set to Launch Spot Solana ETFs
OpenSea Expands to Solana Trading
Wunder Joins Secret Network for Private AI Tools
Sui Partners with Babylon Labs to Expand BTCfi Reach
Balancer V3 Launches on Avalanche
Edge Risk Oracles Go Live on Aave
Coinbase Distances Base from $15M Memecoin Fallout
Trump Plans Real Estate Crypto Game
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Bitcoin Highlights of the Week
The U.S. is exploring budget-neutral strategies to grow its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, including redirecting tariff revenues and revaluing gold certificates still marked at $43/oz. The goal is to acquire BTC without raising taxes or selling gold, aligning with Trump’s Bitcoin-forward agenda.
Bo Hines confirmed all options are on the table, while Senator Lummis’ Bitcoin Act could free billions for BTC purchases. Officials say this move positions Bitcoin as a modern store of value and could make the U.S. a global crypto superpower, with some predicting a “seismic shock” if the U.S. announces major BTC acquisitions.
SPAR, one of Switzerland’s largest supermarket chains, has started accepting Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network, beginning with a pilot store in Zug. This move marks a major milestone in retail crypto adoption across Europe. The integration allows for fast, low-cost BTC transactions at the point of sale, bringing Bitcoin closer to everyday consumer use.
Industry watchers see it as a sign of growing confidence in Bitcoin as a medium of exchange. If expanded nationally, SPAR’s adoption could pave the way for other European retailers to integrate Lightning-based crypto payments into their operations.
Project Eleven has introduced the Q-Day Prize, offering 1 BTC for anyone who can break a Bitcoin private key using quantum computing. The contest, running until April 2026, aims to test the vulnerability of Bitcoin’s elliptic curve cryptography (ECC) to quantum threats.
As quantum computing advances, over 10 million Bitcoin addresses are at risk, highlighting the need for quantum-resistant security. The challenge underscores the importance of preparing Bitcoin's infrastructure for future quantum capabilities, with experts divided on the urgency of addressing this emerging risk to the network's security.
The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) suggests that if the US were to purchase 1 million BTC, the price could skyrocket to $1 million per Bitcoin. This discussion follows President Trump's executive order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
BPI's Matthew Pines emphasized that the US could use “budget-neutral” strategies, such as tariff earnings, to fund Bitcoin acquisitions without burdening taxpayers. This would position the US as a Bitcoin superpower, with other nations potentially mirroring this strategy. Additionally, the BITCOIN Act, reintroduced by Senator Lummis, aims to push US holdings beyond 1 million BTC.
Brazilian fintech firm Meliuz is planning to make Bitcoin its primary strategic treasury asset, pending shareholder approval on May 6. The company first bought 45 BTC in March using 10% of its cash reserves and aims to expand its Bitcoin holdings as part of its broader financial strategy.
This move has already sparked a significant 14% surge in Meliuz's stock price. The proposal seeks to generate more Bitcoin for shareholders through operational cash flow and other financial strategies, reflecting growing corporate interest in cryptocurrency as a treasury asset.
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Ethereum Highlights of the Week
Vitalik Buterin shared his thoughts on how social philosophy influences app development, contrasting Polymarket with Pump.Fun. While Polymarket is praised for fostering a "good social philosophy" as a decentralized prediction market.
Pump.Fun, a Solana-based memecoin platform, is criticized for its harmful content and chaotic livestreams, which have significantly impacted its reputation and transaction volume. Buterin emphasized that the future of Ethereum depends not just on its infrastructure, but on the intent behind the apps developers build, urging a focus on positive-sum purposes.
A previously dormant Ethereum whale has made a significant return, purchasing 3,659.83 ETH worth $5.88 million after nearly three years of inactivity. This was followed by a second purchase of 10,328 ETH for $16.37 million, sparking speculation about potential market movements.
The increase in whale activity aligns with ongoing developments in the crypto space, though no direct link to recent regulatory news has been confirmed. The sudden surge in ETH transactions suggests growing confidence among large investors, raising questions about future price trends.
EigenLayer has officially launched its long-awaited slashing feature, a significant step in bolstering Ethereum's restaking ecosystem. The slashing mechanism is designed to penalize malicious actions within the network, reinforcing accountability and security.
With over $7 billion in restaked assets, the update enhances Ethereum's shared security model and aims to minimize risks from pooled staking. This redesign ensures a safer, more reliable staking environment, making the protocol more robust and secure for its users while improving the overall stability of the Ethereum network.
DWF Labs has invested $25 million in WLFI tokens through a private transaction with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a decentralized finance platform supported by Donald Trump and his family. WLFI, built on Ethereum, focuses on crypto borrowing and lending services.
As part of its strategic move, DWF Labs will also provide liquidity for WLFI’s newly launched stablecoin, USD1. This investment highlights the growing institutional interest in Ethereum-based DeFi projects, further cementing Trump’s role in the crypto space and his commitment to advancing decentralized financial solutions.
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved the launch of a staking-enabled Ethereum ETF, marking a pivotal moment in the city's digital asset strategy. The ETF, a collaboration between China Asset Management (ChinaAMC) and OSL Digital Securities, will allow institutional investors to participate in Ethereum staking and earn proof-of-stake rewards.
This approval follows Hong Kong's recent move to regulate staking services, enhancing the city’s position as a global hub for crypto and virtual assets. The ETF is expected to launch by May 15, offering new opportunities for Ethereum investors.
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Solana Highlights of the Week
OpenSea has introduced Solana token trading for a select group of closed beta users, marking a key milestone in its multi-chain journey. This expansion includes meme tokens like Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) and Dogwifhat (WIF), with Solana NFT support expected soon.
The move is part of OpenSea’s broader overhaul under the OS2 platform, which aims to evolve from an NFT marketplace to a more comprehensive trading platform. The platform’s upcoming SEA token will reward loyal users, and this integration helps position OpenSea as a prominent player in the growing Solana ecosystem.
Janover, a real estate financing platform, has expanded its digital asset treasury by acquiring an additional $10.5 million in Solana, bringing its total holdings to 163,651 tokens, worth $21.2 million. This move is part of the company's new strategy to integrate cryptocurrencies into its balance sheet.
Janover plans to stake its Solana tokens and potentially operate its own Solana validators in the future. The latest acquisition follows a growing trend among public companies adopting digital assets, similar to the approach taken by Michael Saylor’s Strategy with Bitcoin.
Canada is set to launch its first spot Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this week, following approval from the Ontario Securities Commission. Issuers like Purpose, Evolve, CI, and 3iQ will offer the new ETFs, which will feature staking capabilities via TD Bank.
This marks a significant development for Solana and altcoin ETFs, providing investors with exposure to Solana and additional staking rewards. Despite limited success for U.S. Solana futures ETFs, this move signals growing institutional interest in Solana-based investment products in Canada.
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