Backed – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:17:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Backed – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Bitcoin Latest Rally Backed By Stronger Purchasing Power: Report https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-latest-rally-backed-by-stronger-purchasing-power-report/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-latest-rally-backed-by-stronger-purchasing-power-report/#respond Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:17:32 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/bitcoin-latest-rally-backed-by-stronger-purchasing-power-report/ Data of the Bitcoin Stablecoin Supply Ratio suggests investors have stronger purchasing power today than during the previous bull rally.

Bitcoin Stablecoin Supply Ratio Showing Neutral Purchasing Power

In its latest weekly report, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the latest trend in the Stablecoin Supply Ratio (SSR) of Bitcoin. This indicator measures the ratio between the Bitcoin supply and the supply of stablecoins.

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that have their price tied to a fiat currency. The SSR specifically measures the supply of the stablecoins tied to the US Dollar (USD). As for the role that these assets play in the sector, Glassnode explains:

Stablecoins have become a critical component of the digital asset ecosystem, serving as the primary quote asset for trading across both centralized and decentralized venues. Functionally, they represent readily available capital, or “dry powder”, available for digital asset purchases.

As such, the SSR compares the Bitcoin supply against this available dry powder. In other words, it tells us about how the cryptocurrency compares against the investor’s purchasing power.

When the value of the metric is high, it means the BTC supply is high compared to the stablecoin supply. In other words, the trader’s purchasing power is weak. On the other hand, the indicator being low suggests there is high dry powder available relative to the BTC supply.

In the context of the current discussion, the SSR itself isn’t of focus, but rather a modified indicator called the SSR Oscillator. According to the analytics firm, the metric measures “how the 200d SMA of the SSR moves within the Bollinger Bands BB(200, 2).”

Now, here is a chart that shows the trend in the Bitcoin SSR Oscillator over the last few years:

Bitcoin SSR

As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin SSR Oscillator has been close to the zero mark during the last couple of months, indicating the investor purchasing power is more or less neutral compared to the size of the BTC supply.

From the chart, it’s visible that the trend was different during the rally beyond $100,000 that occurred late last year. Back then, the SSR Oscillator took on a highly positive value, suggesting the stablecoin supply was low relative to BTC.

The cryptocurrency is currently also trading around the same levels as then, yet the SSR is showing a different story. “Despite similar price levels, this shift suggests that investor purchasing power has improved markedly, reflecting stronger underlying demand conditions,” notes the report.

BTC Price

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading around $109,500, up over 2% in the last seven days.

Bitcoin Price Chart

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Texas Just Backed Bitcoin: Best Crypto to Buy as States Embrace $BTC Reserves https://earlybirdsinvest.com/texas-just-backed-bitcoin-best-crypto-to-buy-as-states-embrace-btc-reserves/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/texas-just-backed-bitcoin-best-crypto-to-buy-as-states-embrace-btc-reserves/#respond Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:48:48 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/texas-just-backed-bitcoin-best-crypto-to-buy-as-states-embrace-btc-reserves/

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On Saturday, Texas became the first-ever US state to commit public funds towards the purchase of Bitcoin.

Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 21 (SB21), officially authorizing the establishment of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

Keep reading to learn more about this development, increasing investor and government confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential, and what’s the best crypto to buy now in order to ride the upcoming crypto wave.

Texas Passes Groundbreaking Bitcoin Reserve Bill

‘We can buy land, we can buy gold; I think the state of Texas should have the option of evaluating the best performing asset over the last 10 years.’

This is what the Texas Bitcoin bill’s author, State Senator Charles Schwertner, said in February.

Four months later, Texas has put its faith in the ‘digital gold’ to strengthen its financials and act as an effective hedge against inflation.

Texas Bitcoin reserveIt’s worth noting that although Texas is the third US state to create a Bitcoin reserve (after Arizona and New Hampshire), it’s the first to create a publicly-funded reserve.

Neither of the other two has allocated public funds for the purchase of Bitcoin.

By putting actual taxpayer dollars into $BTC, Texas has not only officially recognized Bitcoin as a store of value but also signaled its unwavering trust and long-term commitment to the digital asset.

A publicly-funded reserve is also likely to increase demand for Bitcoin. It’s also worth mentioning that large public companies like Michael Saylor’s Strategy have aggressively bought Bitcoin over the past few months.

With here are some of the best new cryptos you can buy to benefit from Bitcoin’s growing acceptance among corporations and government agencies.

1. BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) – Best Crypto to Buy Now, Get Free $BTC Airdrops

BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL) is the best crypto to invest in if you want to eke out the maximum amount of returns possible from Bitcoin’s bull run.

$BTCBULL’s biggest selling point is that it’s the ONLY crypto on the market right now, offering free (and completely legit) $BTC to its token holders.

If you’re a $BTCBULL holder who has stored his tokens in Best Wallet, you’ll receive your share of free $BTC (depending on your $BTCBULL holdings) every time the king cryptocurrency reaches a landmark, such as $150K and $200K, for the first time.

BTC Bull Token ($BTCBULL)

Thanks to its never-before-seen approach to rallying behind Bitcoin and community rewards, BTC Bull Token is predicted to explode 270% and reach $0.0096 by 2026.

A huge reason behind this is the project’s deflationary model, which will burn a part of the total $BTCBULL token supply at regular intervals, creating a supply shortage and hiking prices.

The best part? $BTCBULL is currently in presale, where it has raised over $7.2M. Each token is priced at $0.002575, and here’s how to buy it.

2. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – Building Layer 2 on Bitcoin for Scalability & Fast Transactions

Despite being the OG blockchain, Bitcoin has been struggling with slow transaction speeds and high fees, as well as limited compatibility with decentralized applications and Web3. Enter Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER).

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER)

By building a Bitcoin Layer 2 and connecting it to the Layer 1 using a Canonical Bridge and Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) integration, Bitcoin Hyper aims to bring programmability and scalability to the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Plus, it will do so without impacting the network’s security and decentralization benefits.

Here’s how it works:

  • You send $BTC through the Canonical Bridge, which converts it into wrapped $BTC on the L2.
  • You can use wrapped $BTC to access high-speed DeFi apps, pay for transactions on the L2, etc.
  • When you’re done, just raise a withdrawal request on the L2 network. It will again use a smart contract to verify the transaction and convert wrapped $BTC back to original $BTC.

Luckily for you, one $HYPER is currently available for just $0.011975 (the token could soar 2,000% by 2030), and the project has in total raised over $1.5M. Here’s how to buy it.

3. Tutorial ($TUT) – Educating Folks About Everything Crypto

Tutorial ($TUT) has been one of the biggest beneficiaries of crypto’s growth and increasing awareness among the masses.

That’s because it’s an AI-powered tool that educates people about different crypto-related topics and tools, including setting up a crypto wallet.

Tutorial ($TUT)

Other ‘tutorials’ in its repertoire include teaching people how to write smart contracts, trade on the best decentralized exchanges, and learn everything there is to know about the BNB chain ecosystem.

$TUT has been on a sensational run of late, gaining more than 25% over just the past 7 days. It’s currently trading at $0.03583, offering a discounted entry point before it explodes to mimic crypto’s rise.

As States Back $BTC, Altcoins Emerge as Attractive Investments

With regulated, state-backed crypto holdings becoming increasingly mainstream, we’re clearly headed towards a world where diversified crypto assets (the best altcoins included) are looked at as both stores of value and investment opportunities.

However, make sure you do your own research and due diligence before investing in crypto. The market is highly uncertain, and our article isn’t financial advice.

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Telegram to Raise $1.5B Through Bond Sale Backed by BlackRock and Citadel: WSJ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/telegram-to-raise-1-5b-through-bond-sale-backed-by-blackrock-and-citadel-wsj/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/telegram-to-raise-1-5b-through-bond-sale-backed-by-blackrock-and-citadel-wsj/#respond Wed, 28 May 2025 13:06:16 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/telegram-to-raise-1-5b-through-bond-sale-backed-by-blackrock-and-citadel-wsj/

Messaging platform Telegram is raising at least $1.5 billion through a new bond offering.

The firm is raising the funds through a five-year bond with a 9% yield, which has drawn interest from both returning investors such as the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock and Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala, as well as new entrants including hedge fund Citadel, the Wall Street Journal reports citing sources with the deal.

The proceeds will be used to repurchase debt from Telegram’s earlier bond issuance in 2021, due next March. The new bonds are convertible into equity at a discount if Telegram goes public.

Telegram originally developed layer 1 network TON, before making it an independent operation. In April, tokenization firm Libre said it plans to tokenize $500 million worth of Telegram debt on TON as Telegram Bond Fund (TBF).

Read more: Telegram’s TON Takes On Real World Assets With Libre’s $500M Tokenized Bond Fund

Telegram reportedly has over 1 billion monthly active users and 15 million paid subscribers, having doubled the figure in one year according to Durov.

Financially, the firm turned a corner in 2024, reporting a $540 million profit on $1.4 billion in revenue, up from a $173 million loss in 2023, the WSJ wrote. It projects a profit of more than $700 million for 2025.

Telegram has grown its revenue by expanding its ad business and introducing features like in-app digital gifts and a platform for developers to build apps and bots.

Telegram and Citadel did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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Strategy’s $84B Bitcoin Expansion Plan Backed by Wall Street Analysts https://earlybirdsinvest.com/strategys-84b-bitcoin-expansion-plan-backed-by-wall-street-analysts/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/strategys-84b-bitcoin-expansion-plan-backed-by-wall-street-analysts/#respond Fri, 02 May 2025 16:01:21 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/strategys-84b-bitcoin-expansion-plan-backed-by-wall-street-analysts/

Wall Street analysts are standing firmly behind Strategy’s (MSTR) aggressive escalation of its bitcoin (BTC) acquisition strategy after the company unveiled plans to double its capital-raising ambitions.

“While the number of companies that have sought to replicate Strategy’s bitcoin acquisition strategy has continued to grow rapidly … MSTR yesterday issued a reminder of the extent of its first-mover advantage and how its ability to accelerate its accumulation of bitcoin has continued to increase as its platform has scaled,” wrote Benchmark’s Mark Palmer, reiterating his buy rating and $650 price target.

Though MSTR trades at more than double the value of its bitcoin holdings, Palmer says that level is “attractive” thanks to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor and team’s “demonstrated ability to create shareholder value through its treasury operations.”

Alongside reporting its first quarter results Thursday evening, Strategy announced an expansion of its recent 21/21 plan — raising $42 billion via issuance of common stock and debt (or debt-like securities) — to a total of $84 billion.

TD Cowen’s Lance Vitanza, meanwhile, acknowledged the ambition of the updated strategy, calling it “aggressive perhaps but by no means out of the question.” The firm noted that Strategy has already raised $28.3 billion under the original 21/21 Plan and that the company’s significantly larger $111 billion market cap and deep trading liquidity bolster the credibility of the new fundraising efforts. With average daily share volume of $5.6 billion, Vitanza — reiterating his buy rating and $550 price target — suggested that raising another $56.7 billion over the next 32 months is realistic.

Both analysts also praised Strategy’s decision to increase its bitcoin-related performance targets, including raising its 2025 BTC Yield target to 25% (from 15%) and BTC $ Gain to $15 billion (from $10 billion). Benchmark’s Palmer pointed out that the company has already achieved ~90% of its original BTC Yield target in just four months.

MSTR shares are higher by 1.8% to $388 early Friday as bitcoin continues to tread water just below the $97,000 level.

Earnings call highlights

“The adoption of the Bitcoin standard by more companies is beneficial, legitimizing bitcoin and attracting more capital,” said Saylor on the post-earnings conference call Thursday evening. “As more companies join, it stabilizes and drives up bitcoin’s price,” he continued. “Each market needs its own BTC companies, and as more join, it accelerates the transition to the bitcoin standard, pressuring others to join.”

Addressing concerns over dilution, CEO Fong Li emphasized the accretive nature of the equity raises:

“Issuing equity at greater than one times mNAV [the multiple of the company’s net asset value] is accretive, not dilutive,” said Li. “As mNAV rises, equity issuance becomes more like fixed income, and we aim to make the fixed income market more efficient.”

Acknowledging the company’s $5.9 billion unrealized loss in the first quarter due to bitcoin’s price decline under newly adopted fair value accounting, CFO Andrew Kang remained unfazed:

“Despite the volatility, we believe the transparency is vital… We expect more positive swings over time, aligning with our long-term strategy.”

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Tether's $770M XAUT Backed by 7.7 Tons of Gold in Swiss Vault, Says Company https://earlybirdsinvest.com/tethers-770m-xaut-backed-by-7-7-tons-of-gold-in-swiss-vault-says-company/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/tethers-770m-xaut-backed-by-7-7-tons-of-gold-in-swiss-vault-says-company/#respond Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:44:46 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/tethers-770m-xaut-backed-by-7-7-tons-of-gold-in-swiss-vault-says-company/

Tether’s gold-backed stablecoin, Tether Gold (XAUT), reached a $770 million market capitalization as of April 28, according to the company’s first attestation under El Salvador’s financial regulations.

“While central banks are stacking up hundreds of tons of gold, XAUt is set to become the standard tokenized gold product for the people and institutions,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino posted on X.

The token is backed 1:1 by 246,523.33 ounces — over 7.7 tons — of physical gold stored in a dedicated Swiss vault, said Tether.

Each XAUT token represents one troy ounce of LBMA-certified gold. Tether said it applies strict controls, including gold bar verification and periodic audits, to maintain trust in the token’s backing.

The attestation comes at a time when global investors are increasingly turning to gold as a hedge against economic instability and rising geopolitical risks.

Central banks, particularly across BRICS nations, have been buying gold at record levels, accumulating over 1,044 metric tons in 2024 alone, according to the World Gold Council.

The yellow metal has touched numerous record highs in 2025 amid an ongoing rally that’s seen its price gain about 27% year-to-date. It’s currently trading at $3,343 per ounce, having more than doubled since November 2022.

Tether emphasized that unlike other tokenized gold products, XAUT is physically backed and regulated, positioning it as a safer option for users wary of “paper gold” exposure.

Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk’s full AI Policy.

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HashKey Unveils XRP Tracker Fund Backed by Ripple—Is an ETF Around the Corner? https://earlybirdsinvest.com/hashkey-unveils-xrp-tracker-fund-backed-by-ripple-is-an-etf-around-the-corner/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/hashkey-unveils-xrp-tracker-fund-backed-by-ripple-is-an-etf-around-the-corner/#respond Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:54:28 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/hashkey-unveils-xrp-tracker-fund-backed-by-ripple-is-an-etf-around-the-corner/

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HashKey Capital, a digital asset management firm based in Hong Kong, has announced the launch of a new investment product focused on XRP, marking a strategic step toward increasing institutional exposure to the third largest crypto asset by market cap in Asia.

The product, called the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, is positioned as the region’s first investment vehicle specifically designed to mirror XRP’s market performance. The firm also stated that there are plans to evolve the fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the future.

The Aim Behind Asia’s First XRP Tracker Fund

According to an April 18 announcement, Ripple will act as the anchor investor in the Tracker Fund, reinforcing the partnership between the blockchain firm and HashKey.

The initiative aims to attract regulated institutional capital into the altcoin’s ecosystem and to expand accessibility for digital asset investors across the region. HashKey has indicated that the new fund aligns with its ongoing efforts to create compliant, crypto-native financial instruments within regulated markets.

In addition to launching the Tracker fund, HashKey Capital disclosed that the firm and Ripple are deepening their collaborative relationship. The companies are currently exploring the development of additional investment products and financial infrastructure that leverage the XRP Ledger.

These discussions include the potential launch of a money market fund (MMF) using tokenization on the XRP blockchain, as well as the creation of cross-border decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions.

Collaboration With Ripple and Future Product Expansion

Vivien Wong, a partner at HashKey Capital, noted that the collaboration extends beyond financial investment. She said the firm will contribute its network of financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and investors in the region to assist Ripple’s broader objectives.

Wong emphasized that the collaboration supports Ripple’s initiatives in decentralized finance and enterprise blockchain adoption. The XRP Tracker Fund becomes the third tracker fund in HashKey’s portfolio, following similar products for Bitcoin and Ethereum.

These offerings reflect the firm’s strategy to provide institutional-grade access to key digital assets. Although not an ETF at this stage, HashKey has indicated the XRP fund may transition to an ETF structure, pending regulatory developments and investor demand.

The introduction of a region-specific XRP fund supported by Ripple adds to the growing interest in bringing traditional financial frameworks to crypto markets in Asia. Interestingly, XRP’s price was ignorant to the news with the asset seeing no uptick but instead trading at $2.08 marking a 1.2% decrease in the past day.

XRP price chart on TradingView
XRP price is moving upwards on the 2-hour chart. Source: XRP/USDT on TradingView.com

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