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Ethereum just pulled off the wildest comeback it’s had in four years. This week, the second-biggest crypto jumped 25%, the largest weekly gain it’s posted since May 2021. The rally didn’t happen in isolation. The entire crypto market heated up, and Bitcoin led the charge—holding its ground well above $100,000. At press time, Bitcoin stood at $103,249, up 2% for the day, with earlier highs hitting $104,324, the strongest since late January, according to data from CoinGecko. Bitcoin closed the week more than 6% higher and logged its fourth straight winning week, the first time that’s happened since November. All this came as whales kept buying, ETFs broke records, and macro news lightened up. According to CNBC, investors started to relax after the US–UK trade mini-deal and signs of potential tariff relief with China, which helped riskier assets get a lift—including crypto. The market-wide rebound didn’t skip the altcoins, though they’re still far behind. Ether, after dragging for most of the year, saw a two-day rise of 29%, driven by its strong 10% gain on Thursday. Meanwhile, Solana’s token went up 6% and posted a 16% two-day jump. For the full week, Solana added 14.3%, its best weekly move since January. XRP, riding high off the conclusion of the infamous SEC-Ripple case, has surged by 5.1% in the past twenty-four hours. Part of Ether’s surge came after Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade went live. That network update cut fees, made staking easier, and introduced support for smart wallets. That gave traders a push to jump in, especially those who had been avoiding the token due to network congestion and high gas costs. Still, Ether and Solana haven’t recovered from earlier losses. Year-to-date, Ether is down 31%, and Solana is down 12%, even after the rebound. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is up 10% for the year. XRP is the only major altcoin that didn’t lose ground over that stretch. Bitcoin’s structure changed fast after spot ETFs launched in 2024. The money now comes from retirement portfolios, macro hedge funds, and even corporate bond strategies. That kind of buyer base is sticky since it doesn’t panic-sell, so it’s given Bitcoin a clear edge. Altcoins still rely on traditional crypto-native capital—money that reacts quickly to rate hikes, tech sector moves, and social media trends. Eric Chen, co-founder of Injective, said altcoins haven’t seen the same level of demand because the current interest rate setup hasn’t allowed the tech sector or speculative capital to grow meaningfully. Eric also warned that unless new demand shows up, Ether and other altcoins might go lower before going higher. He pointed to their steady supply and the absence of any structural buyer base as the main risk. Over at Wolfe Research, analyst Read Harvey agreed. “There remains one singular strategy for crypto investors: stick to BTC until risk on headwinds dissipate,” Read said in a note. He added that Bitcoin is one of just two assets in their basket that’s in the green this year. The question now, according to him, is whether Bitcoin can keep outperforming other assets like stocks—or if it’s gold, not crypto, that ends up being the safer long-term play. Your crypto news deserves attention - KEY Difference Wire puts you on 250+ top sites

Inferno Drainer malware makes a comeback, stealing $9 million from crypto wallets in the past 6 months The latest report from cybersecurity company Check Point Research (CPR) shows that the cryptocurrency-stealing malware Inferno Drainer, which claimed to have ceased operations in November 2023, is still active and has stolen more than $9 million in the past six months. The malware has attacked more than 30,000 crypto wallets in total, mainly targeting Ethereum and BNB Chain users. Researchers found that Inferno Drainer's smart contract continued to operate after being deployed in 2023. The latest version uses a single-use smart contract and on-chain encryption configuration, which significantly improves concealment. Its command and control server uses a proxy system to confuse communications, making attacks more difficult to track. Recently, the malware has implemented phishing by forging the verification interface of the well-known Discord robot Collab.Land, using "subtle visual differences" to induce users to sign malicious transactions. CPR warned that experienced users may also lower their vigilance because the genuine Collab.Land itself requires wallet signature verification. CPR recommends that users be sure to verify the authenticity of the platform before connecting to their wallet. (Decrypt)

IOTA (MIOTA) has suddenly re-entered the spotlight with an impressive +7% rally in the last 24 hours. As bullish sentiment spreads, traders and long-term investors are asking—is this breakout sustainable, or is IOTA at risk of another pullback? A close look at both the daily and hourly charts reveals several key indicators of where the token could be headed next. The daily chart paints a clear technical picture : IOTA price has decisively broken out of a prolonged consolidation range between $0.20 and $0.23. After weeks of sideways trading, today’s breakout candle has surged above the 50-day and 100-day moving averages, both of which had previously acted as strong dynamic resistance. What’s more critical is IOTA’s interaction with the 200-day simple moving average (SMA), currently near $0.2365. This level is not just psychological—it’s also where price faced rejection during February’s brief rally. Now that IOTA has pierced this threshold again, a confirmed daily close above $0.24 would flip the long-term trend to bullish. The Heikin Ashi candle structure reflects rising momentum with strong consecutive green bodies and little-to-no lower wicks—suggesting trend strength and continued buyer pressure. From a volume perspective, the Accumulation/Distribution Line (ADL) has been rising since mid-April, confirming steady capital inflows. Unlike previous fakeouts, this price surge appears to be fundamentally supported by real buying activity. If the bullish momentum holds, the next visible resistance zone lies between $0.26 and $0.30, a historical region of congestion from the early 2023 structure. Zooming in to the hourly chart, we see that IOTA price hit an intraday high of $0.2460 before facing immediate selling pressure. However, the pullback is healthy and expected, given the rapid climb. Crucially, the 20, 50, and 100-hour moving averages are all sloped upward and are stacked in bullish order—a textbook setup of short-term trend strength. The price is still holding above the hourly 20-SMA, with the $0.232–$0.235 zone acting as the first strong support. Even though Heikin Ashi candles show minor cooling in the last couple of sessions, there’s no bearish engulfing structure yet. The ADL remains elevated, indicating that smart money hasn't exited the move. If bulls defend the $0.23 level over the next few candles, it could lead to a retest of $0.246, and possibly a breakout toward the next minor resistance at $0.255. From a technical standpoint, IOTA price is in the early stages of a trend reversal . A daily close above the 200-day SMA would be a strong confirmation. If that happens, the path toward $0.27–$0.30 opens up swiftly, as there is little overhead resistance until that level. However, failure to hold above $0.228 support would raise concerns of a bull trap and shift momentum back in favor of bears, possibly dragging the price back toward $0.212 or lower. IOTA price is showing strong bullish structure on both macro and micro timeframes. With its multi-month resistance breached, aligned moving averages, and rising ADL, this rally is technically backed and not just hype-driven. The next 48 hours are key—a sustained close above $0.236 could ignite a larger breakout to $0.30. Caution is advised below $0.228. IOTA (MIOTA) has suddenly re-entered the spotlight with an impressive +7% rally in the last 24 hours. As bullish sentiment spreads, traders and long-term investors are asking—is this breakout sustainable, or is IOTA at risk of another pullback? A close look at both the daily and hourly charts reveals several key indicators of where the token could be headed next. The daily chart paints a clear technical picture : IOTA price has decisively broken out of a prolonged consolidation range between $0.20 and $0.23. After weeks of sideways trading, today’s breakout candle has surged above the 50-day and 100-day moving averages, both of which had previously acted as strong dynamic resistance. What’s more critical is IOTA’s interaction with the 200-day simple moving average (SMA), currently near $0.2365. This level is not just psychological—it’s also where price faced rejection during February’s brief rally. Now that IOTA has pierced this threshold again, a confirmed daily close above $0.24 would flip the long-term trend to bullish. The Heikin Ashi candle structure reflects rising momentum with strong consecutive green bodies and little-to-no lower wicks—suggesting trend strength and continued buyer pressure. From a volume perspective, the Accumulation/Distribution Line (ADL) has been rising since mid-April, confirming steady capital inflows. Unlike previous fakeouts, this price surge appears to be fundamentally supported by real buying activity. If the bullish momentum holds, the next visible resistance zone lies between $0.26 and $0.30, a historical region of congestion from the early 2023 structure. Zooming in to the hourly chart, we see that IOTA price hit an intraday high of $0.2460 before facing immediate selling pressure. However, the pullback is healthy and expected, given the rapid climb. Crucially, the 20, 50, and 100-hour moving averages are all sloped upward and are stacked in bullish order—a textbook setup of short-term trend strength. The price is still holding above the hourly 20-SMA, with the $0.232–$0.235 zone acting as the first strong support. Even though Heikin Ashi candles show minor cooling in the last couple of sessions, there’s no bearish engulfing structure yet. The ADL remains elevated, indicating that smart money hasn't exited the move. If bulls defend the $0.23 level over the next few candles, it could lead to a retest of $0.246, and possibly a breakout toward the next minor resistance at $0.255. From a technical standpoint, IOTA price is in the early stages of a trend reversal . A daily close above the 200-day SMA would be a strong confirmation. If that happens, the path toward $0.27–$0.30 opens up swiftly, as there is little overhead resistance until that level. However, failure to hold above $0.228 support would raise concerns of a bull trap and shift momentum back in favor of bears, possibly dragging the price back toward $0.212 or lower. IOTA price is showing strong bullish structure on both macro and micro timeframes. With its multi-month resistance breached, aligned moving averages, and rising ADL, this rally is technically backed and not just hype-driven. The next 48 hours are key—a sustained close above $0.236 could ignite a larger breakout to $0.30. Caution is advised below $0.228.

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