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LAB faces ‘pump-and-dump’ fears amid 100 mln token distribution
LAB's rally faces scrutiny as ZachXBT accuses Bitget of letting scams run behind the scenes.

AMB Crypto 2026-05-13 03:00
Institutions rush into Chainlink – Is LINK entering a new phase?
Institutional demand increasingly strengthened Chainlink’s role across tokenized assets and cross-chain settlement infrastructure.

AMB Crypto 2026-05-13 02:00
Unibase rallies 17% as Open Interest climbs: Is UB’s breakout sustainable?
Unibase prices surge by 17% as rising volume, open interest and short liquidations combine to strengthen bullish momentum toward the $0.18 level.

AMB Crypto 2026-05-13 01:00
Toncoin corrects 15% from $2.90 zenith: Here’s why deeper pullback is likely
Toncoin has an unmistakeably bullish swing structure but the Bitcoin uncertainty could undo TON bulls' efforts.

AMB Crypto 2026-05-13 00:00
Cronos hits $3.53B market cap as selling surges – Is CRO overvalued?
CRO’s rally faces spot market selling despite bullish derivatives positioning.

AMB Crypto 2026-05-12 23:00
Bitcoin Dominance Rebounds to 58% as Market Correction Reshapes Crypto Landscape
BitcoinWorld Bitcoin Dominance Rebounds to 58% as Market Correction Reshapes Crypto Landscape Bitcoin (BTC) dominance has climbed back to approximately 58.5%, recovering from a recent low near 55%, according to data from The Block. The move comes during a broader market correction phase where Bitcoin is demonstrating relative strength compared to many altcoins. What Bitcoin Dominance Signals Bitcoin dominance measures BTC’s share of the total cryptocurrency market capitalization. A rising dominance typically indicates that investors are rotating capital into Bitcoin, often during periods of market uncertainty or correction. Conversely, a falling dominance suggests capital is flowing into altcoins, which can precede an “alt season” — a period where alternative cryptocurrencies outperform Bitcoin. The current rebound follows a decline from a peak near 62–63% in mid-2024, when Bitcoin dominance hit its highest level in years. That peak gave way to an altcoin rally that pushed dominance down to around 54% before the current recovery. Altcoins Showing Relative Strength Despite Bitcoin’s renewed dominance, some altcoins have shown notable resilience. Tokens such as TON, ZEC, and DOGE have recorded relative strength in recent trading sessions. Market participants are now closely watching whether this signals a potential renewed decline in Bitcoin dominance, which would be a key indicator for the start of an alt season. However, analysts caution that a single week of altcoin outperformance does not confirm a trend shift. The broader market structure still favors Bitcoin as the primary safe-haven asset within crypto during volatile periods. Why This Matters for Traders and Investors For traders, shifts in Bitcoin dominance provide actionable signals about capital rotation and potential sector outperformance. A sustained decline below 55% would strengthen the case for an alt season, while holding above 58% suggests Bitcoin remains the dominant store of value within the asset class. For long-term investors, dominance trends help contextualize portfolio allocation decisions. Historically, periods of high Bitcoin dominance have preceded major altcoin rallies, making the current inflection point a closely watched metric. Conclusion Bitcoin dominance at 58.5% reflects a market in correction mode, with BTC outperforming most altcoins. While some altcoins show signs of strength, the data does not yet confirm a decisive shift toward alt season. Traders and analysts will continue monitoring dominance levels for confirmation of the next major trend. FAQs Q1: What is Bitcoin dominance and why does it matter? Bitcoin dominance is the percentage of the total cryptocurrency market cap held by Bitcoin. It matters because it indicates investor sentiment and capital flows between Bitcoin and altcoins, often signaling market phases like corrections or alt seasons. Q2: Does rising Bitcoin dominance mean altcoins will fall? Not necessarily. Rising dominance often occurs during market corrections when Bitcoin holds value better than altcoins. However, altcoins can still perform well in absolute terms if the overall market is rising. Q3: What level of Bitcoin dominance typically signals an alt season? Historically, a sustained decline below 55% has been associated with the start of alt seasons. However, each market cycle is different, and traders use multiple indicators alongside dominance for confirmation. This post Bitcoin Dominance Rebounds to 58% as Market Correction Reshapes Crypto Landscape first appeared on BitcoinWorld .

Bitcoin World 2026-05-12 22:40
Hyperliquid tests KEY support – Can $3.02M whale buy halt HYPE’s decline?
Hyperliquid [HYPE] declined 1.3% over the past 24 hours and was trading at the $41.31 level at press time, marking its second consecutive day of losses. Despite the price dip amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, a crypto whale has shown remarkable interest in the asset by adding millions of dollars’ worth of HYPE tokens. A report Continue reading "Hyperliquid tests KEY support – Can $3.02M whale buy halt HYPE’s decline?"

AMB Crypto 2026-05-12 22:00
Ethereum: Bitmine extends ‘alchemy of 5%’ target to December – Why?
Is Bitmine acting more cautiously as a result of Ethereum's bearish on-chain signals?

AMB Crypto 2026-05-12 21:30
Bitcoin dips below $80,400 as altcoins feel the pressure
🟢 Bitcoin dropped below $80,400 amid negative news. Markets are watching $76,000 as the next support for $BTC. 🟠 $LINK and NEAR also face pressure as analysts weigh in. 🔑 Critical data: No nuclear deal possible between Iran and the US in the near term. Continue Reading: Bitcoin dips below $80,400 as altcoins feel the pressure The post Bitcoin dips below $80,400 as altcoins feel the pressure appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .

CoinTurk News 2026-05-12 20:49
XRP: Assessing if $1.48B ETF milestone can spark move to $2?
XRP reclaimed breakout support as ETF inflows and bullish derivatives positioning accelerated together.

AMB Crypto 2026-05-12 20:00
‘XRP Was Never Designed To Be Cheap,’ So What Is Its Real Value?
Crypto pundit BarriC has declared that XRP was never designed to be cheap, given its projected utility among institutional players. He also indicated that the altcoin could reach at least $1,000 as it continues to gain greater adoption among these institutions. Crypto Pundit Says XRP Not Designed To Be Cheap In an X post, BarriC stated that XPR was never designed to be cheap and that it was designed to move institutional value. He gave an example of how a larger amount of XRP will be needed if an institution wants to execute a $1 million cross-border transaction. Specifically, he mentioned that such a transaction would require 200,000 XRP at $5 per XRP, whereas it would require only 20 XRP if the altcoin were trading at $50,000 per coin. Related Reading: XRP At $21.5 Isn’t A Bet: Why This Analyst Says A Measured Move Is Coming The pundit further remarked that while retail hopes that XRP will remain at a lower price, institutions are looking at how they can move billions of dollars with as few coins as possible. In line with this, BarriC declared that a $2 XRP price tag doesn’t solve global liquidity, and neither does a $5 or $10 price solve institutional settlement. BarriC also mentioned that price stops negotiating with retail once an asset becomes required, and that the price adjusts to scale accordingly. The pundit suggested that XRP will need to reach at least $1,000 to become fit for institutional use. He also indicated that the token could reach $10,000 and $50,000 as it continues to scale. In another X post, he said that an XRP rally to between $2 and $10 is just the beginning, while a rally to between $100 and $1,000 is the start of the shift from retail to adoption. He further remarked that a rise to between $1,000 and $10,000 marks the point at which adoption becomes a necessity. Meanwhile, a rally between $10,000 and $50,000 is where XRP exists within the global financial infrastructure. Former Ripple CTO Casts Doubt Over The Altcoin Reaching $10,000 Former Ripple CTO David Schwartz previously addressed speculation about a potential XRP rally to $10,000, suggesting it was impossible. In an X post, he stated that if there were a few very rich and rational people who believed that there was a 1% chance that XRP could reach $10,000 in years, they would have bid it up to at least $20. Related Reading: Ripple’s Eyes $5 Trillion Master Account, What This Would Mean For XRP Crypto pundit Pumpius reacted to the post, noting that the former Ripple CTO dropped $20 as the rational bid for XRP believers while he sold his ETH around $1. He added that applying the 2,300x ETH multiple to the $10 tag could mean that XRP could reach $46,000. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.46, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com

NewsBTC 2026-05-12 19:00
Ondo Finance moves $63.9mln: Is a sell-off looming?
ONDO broke out aggressively after major wallet transfers and rising exchange inflow activity.

AMB Crypto 2026-05-12 19:00

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