Aaron Feuerstein

Melbourne

Journalist at Crypto News Australia

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Bulls Are Back in Town: Institutional Flows Fuel Bitcoin’s Breakout

2 days ago | cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein

Bitcoin has rallied almost 20% over the past month, climbing back above US$100k for the first time since February, with analysts suggesting this could be the beginning of a push to new all-time highs. Bitfinex analysts report that Bitcoin’s breakout demonstrates strong momentum and their expectation that Bitcoin will outperform equities and other risk assets as macroeconomic factors return to prominence.
XRP Pushes Past Tether amid BlackRock ETF Rumours

2 days ago | cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein

XRP temporarily surpassed Tether to become the third-largest crypto by market capitalisation, reaching US$2.63 and a US$151 billion market cap. The bullish sentiment behind XRPâs price surge includes speculation that BlackRock may file for an XRP exchange-traded fund following the conclusion of the SEC lawsuit. Nate Geraci from The ETF Store suggested BlackRock wouldn’t want competitors launching ETFs for top cryptocurrencies without putting up a fight.
Trump Team Claims China Deal Near, Crypto Reacts with Caution

3 days ago | cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims “substantial progress” in US-China trade talks following a UK trade agreement, though critics note a lack of concrete details. The negotiations aim to address steep reciprocal tariffs (145 per cent US on Chinese imports, 125 per cent Chinese on US goods).
Standard Chartered Analyst Raises Bitcoin Forecast as ETF Inflows Accelerate

6 days ago | cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein

Amid positive trade news and US states enacting crypto reserve bills, Standard Chartered’s head of digital assets Geoffrey Kendrick suggests his US$120k Bitcoin target for Q2 is likely too conservative. Kendrick now believes his year-end forecast of US$200k “looks very achievable” as the dominant narrative for Bitcoin has shifted from risk asset correlation to strategic asset reallocation and now to substantial capital flows.
Crypto Markets Soar as Trump-UK Tariff Deal Signals Potential Trade War Thaw

6 days ago | cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein

Bitcoin has surged past US$100k for the first time in months while Ethereum leads altcoins with a remarkable 22 per cent daily gain. Trump’s UK tariff agreement has sparked optimism across crypto and equity markets despite some economists dismissing it as merely a âframeworkâ. The crypto rally coincides with broader market gains as the S&P 500 rose 0.6 per cent and Asian markets showed positive movement.
Crypto Soars as BTC Nears $100k while US Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady

1 week ago | cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein

Bitcoin has risen to US$98,680, approaching the US$100k mark amid the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady. Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that Trump’s tariffs would increase prices for US consumers, weaken economic growth, and potentially lead to higher unemployment. The Federal Reserve last cut rates in December 2024, with Powell indicating tariffs make future rate reductions unlikely in the near term.
Mark Cuban Calls Out Trump’s Crypto Gambit: ‘Memecoins Are a Bad Example’

1 week ago | cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein

Mark Cuban criticised Trump’s memecoin launch, stating it undermines crypto’s legitimacy despite positive regulatory changes. The $TRUMP memecoin initially surged to US$75.35 but has since crashed by 85%, with a brief recovery after announcing a dinner with the President for top token holders. Critics have called Trump’s crypto ventures corrupt, with his family reportedly making billions from their involvement in the sector.
Crypto's Bright Future: Why 2025 Could Shatter Records – If Politics Don’t Derail It

1 week ago | cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan maintains optimism for Bitcoin reaching US$200k by year’s end but worries politicians could derail crypto progress despite positive steps from the Trump administration. While Trump’s first 100 days brought beneficial changes for crypto including a Bitcoin reserve and regulatory easing, Hougan notes these executive orders could easily be reversed by future administrations.
UK Says No to Bitcoin Reserve, Yet Stage Set for New Highs After April Surge

1 week ago | cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein

The UK rejects Bitcoin reserves while New Hampshire and the Trump administration embrace this approach, with countries like Czech Republic and Kyrgyzstan exploring similar options. Despite rejecting crypto reserves, the United Kingdom remains interested in tokenisation and DLT, while Japan, South Korea and Switzerland have also declined Bitcoin reserves.
Michael Saylor Signals More Bitcoin Buys as Strategy’s Holdings Soar

1 week ago | cryptonews.com.au | Aaron Feuerstein

Strategy may continue its fourth consecutive week of Bitcoin purchases after CEO Saylor hinted at more acquisitions with his “more orange” comment, referring to their portfolio tracker. Strategy reported impressive Q1 results with a US$21 billion stock raise that helped add over 301,000 BTC and drove a 50% increase in share price. The company now holds 553,555 Bitcoin (2.6% of total supply), dwarfing other public companies but still trailing BlackRock’s IBIT ETF which holds 607,685 BTC (2.89%).