Crypto Prices April 29: Bulls vs Bears in Battle for Control

Crypto market dips 2.50%, valuation hits $2.45 trillion

• Bitcoin price faces selling pressure due to unchanged Fed interest rates amidst high inflation and weak GDP.

• Australian players target $2.3 trillion pension market to emulate success of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.

Major Events To Watch

Crypto Fear and Greed Index:

The "Fear and Greed Index" has increased by 2 points to reach 67 out of 100, indicating heightened buying pressure.

Latest Market Update: 

• #Bitcoin ($BTC) prices continued their decline, falling below the $62,500 threshold.

• Other popular altcoins such as #Ethereum ($ETH), #Core ($CORE), #Celestia ($TIA), #Ethena ($ENA), and #Worldcoin ($WLD) also experienced declines.

• The #Helium ($HNT) token showed the most significant gain, surging by over 14% within the past 24 hours.

• However, the #Bonk token, previously the biggest gainer, saw the largest loss with a dip of over 8.90% in the same period.

• The cryptocurrency market saw a surge over the past 24 hours, with its total volume reaching $53.38 billion, marking a notable 1.92% increase.

• DeFi volume stands at $5.04B, constituting 9.45% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume.

• Stablecoins contribute $48.07B, representing 90.05% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume.

• Bitcoin's current dominance stands at 52.99%, marking a 0.09% uptick over the course of the day.

Major Worldwide News Update:

• Cryptocurrency market remains under pressure; Bitcoin drops below $62,500, while top altcoins see 4-10% corrections. Key US economic events this week include Fed's interest rate decision and April unemployment rate. Speculation arises over stagflation amid weak GDP and high inflation. Market sentiment shifts, with reduced expectations for interest rate cuts. Attention shifts to potential positive catalyst of Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETF trading next week.

• Justin Sun predicts the SEC won't approve spot Ethereum ETFs in May due to regulatory education gaps. The SEC delayed decisions on ETF applications from BlackRock, Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton. VanEck and CoinShares CEOs express pessimism, anticipating rejection. Industry expects denial amid SEC's scrutiny to classify Ethereum as security.

• Elon Musk reveals Tesla's $10 billion investment in AI development, prioritizing autonomous driving enhancements. Funds target AI training and inference, focusing on vehicle integration and potential Robotaxi service. Tesla aims to solidify its lead in vehicle navigation and reshape mobility trends, setting a high industry standard.

• Binance Labs leads in Launchpool projects with 21 out of 30, attracting 288 investors. OKX Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, and others invest in five projects each. Binance's equitable approach follows a controversy. Individual investors like Synthetix founder Kin Warwick boast commendable hit rates. Binance maintains dominance with its 53rd project, Renzo.

• A lone Bitcoin miner defied odds by solving a block solo, earning the full 3.125 BTC reward. With a hash rate of 120PH, they tackled block 841,286, valued at $200,000. This rare feat, akin to winning the lottery, occurred only 282 times in Bitcoin's 14-year history, showcasing the growing competitiveness of mining amid soaring hash rates.

• Johann Steynberg, the South African bitcoin Ponzi scheme mastermind, reportedly died in Brazil from pulmonary thromboembolism. Despite doubts about his death, a death certificate was posted online. Some speculate he staged his death. Steynberg's worsening mental health was noted before his heart attack. His Brazilian wife stated he left no assets or will.

• Google Cloud introduces Web3 portal, offering blockchain dev resources including NFT tutorials. Mixed reactions from crypto community; some criticize lack of Bitcoin support, others praise comprehensive features. Portal provides access to products, testnet tokens, and tutorials on Ethereum DApps, NFTs, and Web3 loyalty programs. Google expands Web3 initiatives amid lawsuit against crypto fraudsters.

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