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Crypto Market Update: XRP, LDO and LUNC Lead the Pack in Weekly Gains

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In a week marked by sharp ups and downs for many altcoins, Ripple’s XRP, Lido DAO (LDO), and Terra Classic (LUNC) emerged as the standout performers. Despite market volatility, these digital assets made notable strides, illustrating the potential rewards for savvy investors in the rapidly-evolving world of cryptocurrencies.

XRP, the digital asset native to the Ripple blockchain, has surged 13% over the past week, reaching a high of $0.54. This rally marked the end of a prolonged period of sideways movement for XRP, as it successfully breached the critical $0.50 resistance level, converting it into a new support. 

Notably, XRP’s recent rally occurred against the backdrop of ongoing litigation between Ripple Labs, the company behind XRP, and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Market observers believe the resolution of this legal battle could significantly influence XRP’s future price trajectory.

Lido DAO (LDO), the native token of the leading Liquid Staking Derivatives (LSD) platform in the DeFi ecosystem, recorded a weekly gain of 13%, peaking at $2.36. Despite dropping to a weekly low of $2.04, LDO managed to regain momentum thanks to its strong reputation within the DeFi community. As a liquid staking solution, Lido DAO allows investors to earn rewards while maintaining liquidity, a feature that has undoubtedly contributed to its increasing popularity.

Lastly, Terra Classic (LUNC) emerged as the top performer for the week, up 26.24% to $0.000110. The majority of these gains were achieved in the last 24 hours of the week, with the token’s value appreciating by more than 30% in this period. LUNC has been implementing several initiatives to rejuvenate its token’s value following a drop triggered by the UST stablecoin’s depegging last year. These include the introduction of a 1.2% burn tax to help restore the token’s value to $1.

As we enter a new week, the crypto market seems poised for further bullish action, with XRP, LDO, and LUNC leading the charge. Investors will continue to monitor these tokens and other altcoins, keeping a keen eye on both promising opportunities and potential risks in the dynamic landscape of digital assets.

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Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings with $1.34B Purchase, Achieves 15.5% BTC Yield in 2025

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On May 12, 2025, Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, announced the acquisition of 13,390 BTC for approximately $1.34 billion, at an average price of $99,856 per Bitcoin. This latest purchase brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 568,840 BTC, acquired for $39.41 billion at an average cost of $69,287 per Bitcoin, as of May 11, 2025.

Strategy reported a Bitcoin Yield of 15.5% year-to-date in 2025, reflecting strong performance in its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy. The purchase was funded through the sale of MSTR and STRK shares, aligning with the company’s ongoing equity programs. With over 2.7% of Bitcoin’s total 21 million coin supply now in its treasury, Strategy solidifies its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.

The firm’s stock (MSTR) saw a 1.65% uptick in premarket trading, signaling market confidence in its Bitcoin-focused growth model. Strategy’s valuation premium continues to support its capital-raising efforts, with significant authorization remaining for future stock sales under its “42/42” plan, targeting $84 billion by 2027.

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