6h Crypto Recap: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance, Vietnam, China — Risk on

#Vietnam lawmakers are weighing a draft policy that would apply a 0.1% tax on crypto transactions. The proposal is framed as part of a broader regulatory approach to digital assets.

#China has intensified actions tied to crypto access and promotion. Reports highlight more blocking and enforcement pressure around crypto-related activity.

#China authorities also moved against fake AI tools branded as “ChatGPT” and “DeepSeek.” The crackdown targets scams and impersonation tactics that often overlap with crypto fraud channels.

#Trend_Research deposited 1.8B worth of #Ethereum to #Binance. The transfers drew attention due to the scale and the destination exchange.

Crypto startup funding activity continued despite the recent market drawdown. Investors reportedly put $258M into crypto startups during the period discussed.

#Coinbase data showed the “Coinbase premium” turning positive since mid-January. The metric is widely watched as a signal of US spot-market demand for #Bitcoin.

Most-discussed tokens: #Ethereum and #Bitcoin.

Price Swings, Forecasts, and Whale Signals to Watch Next

#Bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 after a sharp move that was described as roughly 15%. Options positioning was discussed as implying a newly feared downside “floor” level. ⚠️

#Bitcoin’s recovery was described as stalling near $72,000 into the weekend. The pause was framed as a key level traders are watching for continuation or rejection.

#Ethereum reclaimed the $2,000 level as broader majors stabilized. The move was discussed alongside renewed focus on exchange flows. ✅

#Ethereum faced renewed crash talk after the large #Trend_Research transfers to #Binance. The narrative centered on whether those deposits could precede additional selling pressure. ⚠️

#Ethereum whale behavior was highlighted as accumulation while MVRV stayed above a cited “bottom signal.” The read-through suggested some traders see improving risk-reward at current levels. 📈

#Strategy was discussed in relation to its #Bitcoin exposure and downside scenarios. One scenario cited $8K as a level that could force a sale. ⚠️

#Zcash was reported down about 60% amid a pause in treasury buying. The drop was also linked to mounting losses among cypherpunk-aligned holders.

Key tokens for movements and predictions: #Bitcoin, #Ethereum, and #Zcash.

Hyped tokens:

  • #Bitcoin — Options market “floor” talk and key levels like $70,000 and $72,000 drove attention. ⚠️
  • #Ethereum — $2,000 reclaim plus the 1.8B-to-#Binance transfers kept it in focus. ✅
  • #Zcash — The reported ~60% slide and treasury-buying pause made it a headline mover. ⚠️
  • #Strategy — Forced-sale scenario chatter tied its narrative tightly to #Bitcoin volatility. ⚠️

Best Tokens to Watch

  • #Bitcoin — Reclaimed $70,000 and drew strong derivatives attention around key levels. 📈
  • #Ethereum — Regained $2,000 and saw notable whale-accumulation signals discussed. ✅

Tokens to Avoid

  • #Zcash — Reported ~60% decline and reduced treasury support increase uncertainty. ⚠️
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Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Crypto Market Strategist

Lisa combines her background in traditional finance with deep cryptocurrency market expertise to provide nuanced investment perspectives. Previously a Wall Street analyst, Lisa now applies her analytical prowess to tracking market trends, regulatory developments, and macroeconomic factors affecting the crypto ecosystem, helping readers navigate the volatile digital asset landscape.