Polkadot

Polkadot is a protocol that enables cross-blockchain transfers of any type of data or asset. 

By uniting multiple blockchains, Polkadot aims to achieve high degrees of security and scalability. 

DOT serves as the protocol’s governance token and can be used for staking to secure the network or to connect (“bond”) new chains.

Avalanche

Major cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin (BTC), ether (ETH), XRP (XRP), solana (SOL) and others, are trading on the front foot following Wednesday's interest-rate cut by the Federal Reserve.

Crypto Markets Today: BNB, AVAX and DOT Lead Futures Trends

The curious chart introduced by the U.S. Federal Reserve in 2012 shows that the Fed's top brass expects several more interest‑rate cuts over the next two years. Fed Signals Sustained Rate Cuts Through 2027 Wednesday's interest rate reduction by the U.S.

Fed ‘Dot Plot' Projects More Rate Cuts by End of 2025 and Beyond

Ethereum

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

The Daily: Base's potential native token, Polkadot's new supply cap, Ethereum's stablecoin record, and more

The measure replaces the current unlimited issuance model, which minted 120 million DOT annually without a supply cap.

Polkadot to tighten tokenomics by capping DOT supply at 2.1 billion

CoinDesk Indices presents its daily market update, highlighting the performance of leaders and laggards in the CoinDesk 20 Index.

CoinDesk 20 Performance Update: Polkadot (DOT) Rose 5.2%, Leading Index Higher

Polkadot's DOT slipped 4% in the last 24 hours, dropping to $3.75 dragged down b a decline in the broader crypto market.

DOT Slumps 4% as Support at $3.80 Level Fails

The project will issue 130,000 equity tokens backed by $6 million for the Asunción Innovation Valley, a real‑estate development in Paraguay. The issuance is being managed by Better Use Blockchain, a tokenization platform built on Polkadot.

Paraguay to Launch $6 Million Equity Tokenization Project on Polkadot

Polkadot's DOT earlier Thurwday rose more than 2%, with institutional volume patterns suggesting professional participation, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

Polkadot's DOT Returns to $3.90 Support After Earlier Gain

Plus BTC falls after an ancient whale converts 24,000 BTC to ETH on Hyperliquid

Morning Minute: Football Dot Fun Breaks Out

Polkadot Capital Group has officially launched as the capital markets-focused division of Polkadot, aiming to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) with blockchain infrastructure. The establishment of Polkadot Capital Group responds to rising institutional demand and increasing regulatory clarity in the U.S.

Polkadot Capital Group Launches to Drive Institutional TradFi Adoption Across Polkadot Network

Polkadot network is rolling out Polkadot Capital Group, an institutional arm aiming to bridge traditional finance and Web3 infrastructure amid growing regulatory clarity in the U.S., the company said in a press release on Tuesday.

Polkadot Launches Institutional Arm to Bridge Wall Street and Web3

DOT demonstrated resilience with a robust recovery rally, rising over 4% to $4.12 after defending pivotal support levels around $3.84-$3.86, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

Polkadot's DOT Advances Over 4% Amid Robust Recovery

Polkadot's DOT experienced considerable volatility in the 24-hour trading period with sharp declines wiping out earlier gains, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

Polkadot's DOT Falls 6% From Intraday High in Bearish Reversal

Polkadot's DOT rose as much as 4% in the last 24 hours, climbing from $3.65 to $3.80 on institutional buying, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

DOT Gains as Much as 4% in Strong Bullish Breakout

Polkadot's DOT demonstrated a significant surge in large buyers' interest during a 24-hour trading period, with corporate treasury allocations and regulatory clarity driving sustained buying pressure, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

Polkadot's DOT Gains as Much as 4% with Bullish Momentum Surge

Polkadot's DOT encountered substantial bearish momentum over the last 24 hours, retreating from $3.76 to $3.56, or more than 5%, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

Polkadot's DOT Suffers 5% Decline as Intensified Selling Pressure Overwhelms Market

DOT fell more than 6% over 24 hours, retreating from $4.02 to $3.77 amid a wider sell-off in crypto markets that saw the broad market CoinDesk 20 index fall 2.5%.

Polkadot's DOT Drops Over 6% as Deterioration Accelerates

Polkadot's DOT dropped more than 3% in the last 24-hours, sliding from $4.09 to $3.96, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

Polkadot's DOT Slips 3% as Failed Recovery Attempts Signal Weakness

Polkadot's DOT encountered ongoing bearish momentum despite several recovery attempts, fluctuating between $3.87-$4.11 throughout the 24-hour timeframe, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

Polkadot's DOT Faces Bearish Pressure Despite Recovery Attempts

Polkadot's DOT staged a strong recovery after slumping as much as 7%, bouncing from $3.91 to $4.08 amid high trading volumes, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

Polkadot's DOT Bounces After 7% Decline

Bitcoin

Polkadot's DOT (DOT) surged as much as 5% in the last 24-hours, climbing from $3.52 to $3.70 as bulls dominated the session, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

Polkadot's DOT Gains as Much as 5% as Bitcoin Nears All-Time Highs

Polkadot's DOT surged 6% higher amid a rally in crypto markets, with strong volume supporting a decisive breakout through resistance at the $3.34 and $3.44 levels, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

Polkadot's DOT Rises 6% as Bullish Momentum Breaks Key Resistance

Polkadot's DOT showed a clear trading range of 4.4%, with price action characterized by a sharp rally to $3.46 followed by a substantial correction, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model.

Polkadot's DOT Slips 4% From Highs, Now Testing Support at $3.32 Level

The Q1 2025 report from Messari indicates a significant slowdown in transaction activity within the Polkadot ecosystem, with a 36.9% quarter-over-quarter drop to 137.1 million transactions. Critics argue that Polkadot's performance does not match the expectations set by its funding and hype.

DOT Market Cap Declines as Critics Raise Concerns Over Ecosystem Traction

DOT rebounded, gaining 4%, after dropping 3.67% to $3.464, where it found strong support, according to CoinDesk Research's technical analysis model. The move higher was on strong volume, the model showed.

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