As waves of economic uncertainty overwhelm the markets, the crypto universe holds its breath. Circle, the stablecoin giant, wavers between ambition and caution. Its IPO project, though firmly anchored, could sink into the murky waters of Trumpian policies. A decision that speaks volumes about the storms to come.
In a single session, the euro surged 2.15% against the dollar, reaching $1.109, its largest increase since 2015. This sharp rebound goes beyond the mechanics of exchange rates. It signals a sudden loss of confidence in the American currency. Through this shift, markets seem to be reevaluating the balance of power between major currencies, in a context where macroeconomic signals and the choices of central banks are reshaping the lines of monetary fracture.
In a single session, the euro surged 2.15% against the dollar, reaching $1.109, its largest increase since 2015. This abrupt jump exceeds the mechanics of exchange rates. It signals a sudden loss of confidence in the American currency. Through this shift, markets appear to be reassessing the balance of power among major currencies, in a context where macroeconomic signals and central bank choices are redefining monetary fault lines.
In a global market in complete chaos, Warren Buffett stands out as an exception. While the richest fortunes are recording massive losses, the American investor makes 23.4 billion dollars in just a few months. This performance contrasts with the general trend and raises the question: how does the oracle of Omaha manage to thrive where so many others falter? At the head of Berkshire Hathaway, he once again demonstrates that discipline, foresight, and rigorous management can still dictate the rules, even in times of instability.
The crypto market may soon experience a major new phase with the impending approval of Solana ETFs. For several years, investors have been seeking to diversify their crypto portfolios through regulated financial products. The introduction of ETFs based on assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum has already shown increasing interest. Today, Solana may well follow this trend.
In an uncertain macroeconomic context, a clear trend is emerging: stablecoins are entering an independent bull market, according to the asset manager VanEck in its April 2025 report. While smart contract platforms like Solana and Ethereum are experiencing a significant slowdown, stablecoins are rapidly gaining ground in the crypto ecosystem.
The famous video game franchise Fortnite has just integrated a replica of a Bitcoin mining farm into its latest update. This provocative reference has propelled the game-inspired memecoin "Dill Bits" to over 200%. A crypto nod that resonates beyond the virtual.
The billionaire Trump has transformed his setbacks into financial levers. Thanks to Truth Social and his crypto projects, he is multiplying his wealth by playing with expectations and speculations.
The sentiment for bitcoin is at its lowest since the beginning of 2023. However, several analysts are identifying encouraging signs of a possible change in momentum as the queen of cryptos shows remarkable resilience in the face of recent volatility in the US stock markets.
Bitcoin may soon have to sacrifice some of its coins to survive the quantum era. In the face of the growing threat from quantum computers, a radical plan is on the table: to permanently burn thousands of bitcoins. This controversial project, called QRAMP ("Quantum-Resistant Address Migration Protocol"), proposes a hard fork to secure the network at the cost of a partial destruction of non-migrated BTC. The Bitcoin community must now choose between immediate security and absolute adherence to the original principles of cryptocurrency.