ChainCatcher news, according to the Times of Israel, Palestinian-American businessman Bashar al-Bahaba, who has been mediating between the Trump administration and Hamas, stated that an agreement for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages could be reached "within days." Al-Bahaba, who is conducting regional mediation with Egypt and Qatar, expressed optimism about the prospects of a (Israel-Hamas ceasefire) agreement during an interview, noting that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought the Gaza issue back to the forefront of the regional agenda. However, a senior diplomat from an Arab country revealed that Israel's refusal to commit to permanently ending the war has tempered this optimism.The diplomat pointed out that Israel has only proposed a phased release of hostages during a temporary ceasefire, but the order of release is not the key issue hindering the agreement.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, CITIC Securities pointed out that global stablecoin policies and the industry are continuously making efforts, and the industrial ecosystem continues to thrive. The development of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in Hong Kong will significantly promote the internationalization of the RMB and cross-border payments, and it is recommended to pay attention to cross-border payment-related targets.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong posted on the X platform that he met with UK policymakers in London to discuss how the UK can gain an edge in the global crypto finance competition. He called it "a critical moment" and expressed confidence in the UK's development of the crypto industry, stating "bullish on the UK."

ChainCatcher news, on Monday's Asian morning, gold prices rose slightly due to geopolitical tensions that may stimulate safe-haven demand. Israel and Iran intensified airstrikes over the weekend, while U.S. President Trump stated that the U.S. "could possibly" get involved in the conflict.Market analyst Fawad Razaqzada stated that gold has been rising under the influence of safe-haven funds. Razaqzada added, "Given the increasing geopolitical risks in the Middle East, the outlook for gold is undoubtedly still positive."

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, even during market consolidation, Bitcoin traders are not feeling pessimistic about the price trend of Bitcoin. Currently, the community consensus is not bearish, and many believe that the bull market is far from over, with many thinking that Bitcoin is preparing for a new round of price discovery.Trader Alan Tardigrade stated that Bitcoin is showing an ascending expanding wedge upward trend, and since 2023, whenever this signal has appeared, Bitcoin has risen by 49%, 125%, and 68% respectively.Another trader, Merlijn, pointed out that Bitcoin's current trend is showing a classic price bottom structure in an inverted head and shoulders pattern, with a recent target price potentially reaching $140,000.

ChainCatcher news, Draper VC founder Tim Draper posted on the X platform that once the U.S. government allows employees to engage in collective bargaining, it would be like driving a truck down a hill without brakes, but Bitcoin can hedge against the excessive spending of the U.S. government.Tim Draper believes that Bitcoin could still reach $250,000 by 2025, and the main factors driving Bitcoin's growth are: the market's general optimism over a trade agreement reached by Trump, the anticipated regulatory framework for the industry, and the continuous development of Web3 applications built on the Bitcoin blockchain. Major banks are also adding Bitcoin to their products, and compared to other cryptocurrencies and stocks, Bitcoin carries lower risk because people believe in Bitcoin, earning it the title of a store of value.

ChainCatcher news, Trend Research posted on platform X expressing a strong bullish outlook on Ethereum, maintaining consistency in words and actions, and has purchased 61,000 Ethereum call options on Deribit.

According to TheBlock, BTC Markets crypto analyst Rachael Lucas stated that the price of Bitcoin is at a psychological and technical "critical point," which could determine the success or failure of the bull market. Indicators such as RSI and MACD show that strong bullish momentum is beginning to weaken at least temporarily. However, the long-term outlook remains optimistic. We may be in the early stages of a new super cycle. The support level for Bitcoin is relatively solid around $103,000, with a more robust bottom support at around $97,600.Lucas mentioned two possible scenarios for Bitcoin in the coming days: "If Bitcoin can hold the range of $103,000 to $105,000, it is expected to attempt to rally again towards $115,000. On the other hand, if it falls below $103,000, it could trigger a deeper pullback, with target price levels in the range of $93,000 to $97,000. The latter scenario should not be seen as the end of the overall upward trend, but rather as a signal that the market needs more time to prepare for further price growth. Bitcoin's connection to traditional financial markets is becoming increasingly tight, making it more sensitive to economic data, central bank comments, and geopolitical risks."

ChainCatcher news, Huobi HTX global advisor and TRON founder Justin Sun appeared at the Bitcoin 2025 conference and shared profound insights on Bitcoin and the crypto ecosystem. He stated that the biggest lesson since entering the industry in 2012 is "never short Bitcoin." As long as the entire industry continues to build, Bitcoin prices will reach new highs.Justin Sun also revealed that during a dinner with President Trump last week, the president expressed strong support for Bitcoin and the entire crypto ecosystem. He believes that Trump's support is significant for the entire cryptocurrency industry. Without Trump's influence, Bitcoin prices would not have been able to break the $100,000 barrier. Furthermore, as a global leader in financial regulation, the United States' clear cryptocurrency regulatory policies will lead more countries worldwide to follow suit, thereby encouraging more people to enter the crypto space.It is reported that Bitcoin 2025 is the largest Bitcoin event in the world, held from May 27 to 29 in Las Vegas, USA, gathering heavyweight guests from around the globe, including: U.S. Vice President JD Vance, President Trump's second son Eric Trump, White House AI and cryptocurrency advisor David Sacks, MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, and others, to discuss the latest trends in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency, helping to drive innovation and transformation in the global crypto ecosystem.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, despite the strong momentum for stablecoin legislation in the U.S. (such as the GENIUS Act), JPMorgan analysts are still delaying their trillion-dollar stablecoin predictions.They stated that although the U.S. regulatory framework is strengthening, predicting that the market value of stablecoins could double or quadruple from the current approximately $240 billion in the next year or two (approaching the trillion-dollar mark) is still "too optimistic."

ChainCatcher news, Morgan Stanley stated that with hopes for progress in the China-U.S. trade negotiations, hedge funds increased their bullish bets on the Chinese stock market last week, especially American hedge funds.In a report released last Friday, Morgan Stanley mentioned that after seeing encouraging signs that a trade agreement might be reached between China and the U.S., American hedge funds "reinvested" in China, buying stocks traded on U.S. exchanges and those traded on the A-share market.The bank noted that, in contrast, hedge funds reduced their positions in most Asian regions led by Thailand, Hong Kong, India, and Australia.

ChainCatcher news, CryptoQuant analyst AxelAdlerJr analyzed three possible trends for Bitcoin over the next six months. Currently, Bitcoin's on-chain momentum shows signs of "starting." In an optimistic scenario, if the relevant indicators break through 1.0 and hold, the Bitcoin price could rise to between $150,000 and $175,000. In the basic scenario, the indicators fluctuate between 0.8 and 1.0, with the price hovering between $90,000 and $110,000. In a pessimistic scenario, if the indicators drop below 0.75, short-term holders may sell, and the Bitcoin price could retreat to between $70,000 and $85,000. It indicates that, considering previous adjustments, the first two scenarios are more likely to be realized.

ChainCatcher message, according to CryptoQuant data, the Bitcoin Bull Market Score Index has risen to 60, indicating that market sentiment has turned optimistic again, and the demand for liquidity in Bitcoin and stablecoins is starting to warm up.

ChainCatcher news, according to a market survey of Korean investors conducted by Coinness and Cratos, 45.4% of respondents believe that Bitcoin's increase will surpass that of gold in the next six months.In the survey, 46.2% of respondents expect Bitcoin to continue to rise or rise significantly next week, while 38.9% expect it to remain flat, and 14.9% expect it to decline.Regarding market sentiment, 49.9% of respondents expressed neutrality, 31.5% expressed optimism or extreme optimism, and 18.6% expressed fear or extreme fear. Against the backdrop of a growing preference for safe assets among global investors, 27.9% of respondents believe that gold will perform better, 22.7% expect both to rise, while 4% believe that both Bitcoin and gold will decline.

According to ChainCatcher news and data from Greeks.live, 78,000 BTC options and 461,000 ETH options are about to expire, with notional values of $7.18 billion and $820 million, respectively. As the crypto market rebounds strongly, the volatility risk premium (VRP) has ended a month of negative values and returned to positive territory, reflecting improved market sentiment. Trump's softened stance in the trade war has boosted confidence, but long-term uncertainty remains. Although bearish options are relatively high this month, there has been a noticeable increase in bullish options for contracts expiring in June, indicating that investors are more optimistic about future trends.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin and Ethereum fell by 11.82% and 45.41% respectively in the first quarter of 2025, marking the weakest Q1 performance in years. Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan referred to it as "the best worst quarter in crypto history."Analysts pointed out several potential factors that could drive a market rebound in Q2: an increase in global money supply, an improvement in the U.S. regulatory environment, and stablecoin assets reaching an all-time high (over $218 million).

ChainCatcher news, Federal Reserve Chairman Powell stated that the tariff levels exceed the Federal Reserve's optimistic expectations. The Federal Reserve must maintain stable inflation expectations; it is the Federal Reserve's responsibility to ensure that inflation expectations do not evolve into persistent inflation. Our responsibility is to ensure that this rise in inflation is only a one-time event. (Jin Ten)