Quick Facts
- Ethereum (ETH) tests new highs
- Ripple (XRP) sees significant rebound
- Over $1 billion in crypto stolen in 2022 already
Bitcoin Prospects for June Highs
As the Bitcoin (BTC) community anxiously awaits the asset’s next move, we’ve got a wrap-up of the most significant market events from the past week. From favorable odds for BTC to reach new highs to a shocking twist in the Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) saga, we’re covering it all.
In an interview with Anthony Pompliano, veteran Bitcoin entrepreneur Cory Klippsten shared his bullish outlook on the asset’s future. Klippsten, who has been involved in the space since 2011, cited several factors that he believes will propel Bitcoin to new heights. Key among these are:
- Increasing institutional adoption: As more institutional investors and companies begin to enter the market, demand for BTC will rise, driving up its value.
- Improving global macroeconomic environment: Klippsten believes that the current economic conditions, including high inflation and debt levels, will lead to a larger share of global wealth being allocated to hard assets like gold and Bitcoin.
- Growing popularity of decentralized finance (DeFi): The rising adoption of DeFi platforms and applications will lead to increased demand for BTC, which is increasingly seen as a store of value and a medium of exchange.
Based on these factors, Klippsten estimates that BTC has a high probability of reaching new all-time highs by June. This prediction is not without its merits, as we’ve seen time and time again that institutional investors and companies are increasingly turning to Bitcoin as a hedge against uncertainty and inflation.
SOL Sees Sizable Outflows
Solana’s native token, SOL, has been on a wild ride this week, with a whopping $485 million worth of the cryptocurrency being withdrawn from exchanges in a single day. While this could be a sign of weakness, as investors may be selling off their holdings in response to a perceived lack of fundamentals, it’s also possible that this is simply a result of consolidation following the asset’s rapid price appreciation over the past few months.
The Week in Review
Other notable market events from the past week include:
- SBF in solitary confinement: In a shocking turn of events, Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of FTX and Alameda Research, has been placed in solitary confinement by the authorities, reportedly following an interview with Tucker Carlson.

