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Business Insider
28-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
DWF Ventures Analyzes Catalysts Behind ETH's Price Rally, Including Rising Institutional Interest
DWF Ventures, the venture arm of web3 investor and market maker DWF Labs, has published an analysis of ETH's 30-day performance and future prospects. It examines the catalysts behind ETH's rally, which has seen its price rise by 70% in the past month, with a particular focus on institutional support. In its analysis, first published as an X thread, DWF Ventures assesses whether ETH's recent performance is indicative of an Ethereum season arriving, propelling both ETH and the assets its EVM ecosystem supports to greater heights. DWF pinpoints the triggers that have prompted ETH to break out of a three-year downtrend and flip bullish. The web3 investment firm notes that ETH's recent price rise hasn't occurred in a vacuum, but is rather the product of growing interest in the Ethereum ecosystem. Onchain activity on Ethereum has been increasing steadily including transactions, active addresses, volume, and the total percentage of ETH staked. Many of these metrics are at or approaching all-time highs, paving the way for ETH to move up. As highlighted in the report, institutions are increasingly acquiring ETH as a strategic asset, whose ETF inflows have surged past 230,000 ETH in a single day, while the ETH/BTC ratio has broken out of a multi-year downtrend. The analysis observes that companies are leveraging ETH for treasury diversification, capitalizing on its yield-generating potential through staking and DeFi integrations. It also asserts that greater regulatory clarity, aided by legislation such as the GENIUS Act, has provided the transparency required to attract cautious investors, paving the way for sustained upward momentum. Public companies that have purchased significant quantities of ETH include SharpLink Gaming, which DWF Ventures records as having purchased over $1B of the crypto asset since May. It acknowledges that BTC remains the asset of choice for public companies acquiring crypto, but suggests that ETH's ability to generate native yield via staking is desirable for preferred stock holders who are accustomed to receiving dividends. Other tailwinds contributing to ETH's rally, as outlined by DWF Ventures, include the CLARITY Act, which places less restrictions on institutions accessing ETH because it is regarded as a commodity rather than a security. It also notes that while the GENIUS Act was primarily concerned with stablecoins, Ethereum's dominance of almost 50% of the total stablecoin market cap will work in its favor as stablecoin capitalization increases. DWF Ventures concludes by analyzing increased institutional demand to bring capital onchain through tokenized RWAs and participation in DeFi, with Ethereum overwhelmingly the blockchain of choice. It cites global institutions including BlackRock, PayPal, Deutsche Bank, and UBS all utilizing Ethereum infrastructure. It finishes: 'The strong performance of associated sectors and tokens are encouraging signs of a potential '$ETH szn', especially for protocols that share and benefit from overlapping tailwinds in clearer regulation, stablecoin expansion, and onboarding of institutional capital.' The full ETH analysis from DWF Ventures can be read here. About DWF Labs DWF Labs is the new generation Web3 investor and market maker, one of the world's largest high-frequency cryptocurrency trading entities, which trades spot and derivatives markets on over 60 top exchanges. Contact Lynn Chia
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Top meme coins for 2025: 3 Tokens that might outperform everything and flip $900 into $30,000 in weeks
Meme coins have exploded over the past few years, and their wild price swings keep grabbing headlines. Doge fans still talk about that first giant leap, while Shiba lovers cheer for the project that caught the world's eye almost overnight. Even though Bitcoin and Ethereum carry most of the market weight, these playful tokens now pop up in practically every new investor's watchlist. With that in mind, here are three meme coins worth your time in 2025: Little Pepe, Floki Inu, and Dogwifhat. Little Pepe: The Underdog Meme Coin Climbing Ethereum's Layer 2 Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is a fresh meme coin hanging out on Ethereum's Layer 2, and word is spreading faster than its tiny cap jokes. In just a short time, the project has raised $5.5 million through its presale, which is still ongoing, and the Stage 5 price currently stands at $0.0014. That quick funding, combined with a buzzing Discord, gives the impression that something bigger could soon pop for this little frog, especially now that WhaleWatchers noticed its new spot on CoinMarketCap. What sets Little Pepe apart is the mix of giggles and grind; it pairs meme magic with features real users will love. Transactions zip by at a fraction of the fee most ERC-20s cost, so buying, staking, or tipping a friend hurts the wallet way less. On top of that speed, a handful of analysts dare to dream, hinting that we could see $0.50 by late 2025, which would point to a mouth-watering 45x return for those who hopped aboard early. Floki Inu: The Meme Coin with a Community Pulse and Real-World Goals Due to the strong community support, new partnerships, and consistent real-world application, Floki Inu has emerged as one of the top meme coins in 2025. By the middle of 2025, the token is worth between $0.000097 and $0.000101, which gives it a market value of between $920 million and $1.17 billion. With 9.54 trillion coins in circulation, FLOKI has a strong place as a meme coin. This is due to campaigns run by members and partnerships with well-known brands. Floki's community keeps growing. Most recently, they collaborated with DWF Labs and Rice Robotics to integrate AI tools and tokenization for real-world assets into the network. This update makes the coin more trustworthy and gives owners real-world uses, which is something that many competing meme projects still lack. A new listing on Webull Pay makes it even easier for regular buyers and those interested in Floki to acquire it. Few people believe that the Floki Inu token will trade between $0.000081 and $0.000678 by 2025, but most expect it to trade between $0.00016 and $0.00025. Some brave analysts even say it might surpass $0.0003; they believe that work on new builds, new partnerships, and continued community growth will make those gains possible. Many people who follow meme coins say that Floki's price action is interesting to watch as hype builds in 2025, as it now has basic tools beyond memes and a large, loyal community behind it. Dogewifhat (WIF) is the Solana meme coin that has the potential to skyrocket. A new meme coin called Dogewifhat (WIF) is getting a lot of attention in Solana's fast-paced blockchain environment. Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are still getting all the attention, but Dogwifhat is on the rise thanks to Solana's fast speeds and low fees, which make dealing easier for users. WIF has already surpassed $0.95 this year, increasing its market value to approximately $950 million. With just under 998 million tokens in circulation, the total supply feels low. This makes it more appealing to people seeking high-quality assets in the meme space, which is already highly competitive. Dogwifhat is optimistic because interest in meme coins based on Solana is skyrocketing. This is because Solana is gaining popularity in DeFi and NFTs. What's even more interesting is that WIF is attracting "whale money," which means that big investors view it not just as a novelty but as a real long-term investment. Some experts already predict that it will reach $1.41 in 5 years making it an interesting meme coin to watch over the next few years. Conclusion: The Meme Coin Revolution in 2025 The entire meme coin scene is moving quickly, and Little Pepe, Floki Inu, and Dogwifhat look ready to spearhead the next boom. With loyal fans, solid utility, and smart deals, they could deliver substantial returns to lucky investors. Heading into late 2025, it already seems likely that this new wave of coins will outpace Dogecoin and Shiba Inu—and those who board the train early stand to pocket substantial profits. If you want to buy meme coins that might grow over time, Little Pepe, Floki Inu, and Dogwifhat look promising. Fans believe all three could pop in 2025, so keep them on your watch list. For more information about Little Pepe (LILPEPE) visit the links below: Website: Whitepaper: Telegram: Twitter/X:
Business Insider
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
DWF Ventures Releases Deep Analysis of DeFi Lending Markets
DWF Ventures, the venture arm of web3 investor and market maker DWF Labs, has published a detailed analysis of decentralized finance lending markets. The report examines key players, market dynamics, and emerging trends shaping the lending landscape, with a focus on protocols driving innovation across the omnichain landscape. The analysis explores the competitive lending market, where protocols like Aave, Compound, and Sky (formerly MakerDAO) are vying for dominance. Lending markets have grown significantly, with total value locked in DeFi lending protocols surpassing $65B across major chains. The report highlights the critical role of lending in DeFi, enabling users to borrow against collateralized assets while providing lenders with yield opportunities. DWF Ventures identifies several strengths in the current lending market, including robust protocol revenues, high capital efficiency, and increasing adoption of cross-chain lending solutions. It notes that Aave's market share has increased to around 60% and examines its forthcoming v4, which introduces a Hub and Spoke architecture that enhances modularity, liquidity, and developer flexibility. The report also highlights innovative features like flash loans and dynamic interest rate models, which enhance user flexibility and improve market resilience. However, the analysis pinpoints concerns about potential risks, including liquidation cascades during market volatility and regulatory uncertainties impacting DeFi's growth. DWF Ventures notes that while lending protocols have shown resilience, the sustainability of high yields and the impact of declining crypto prices remain challenges to monitor. The report points to promising developments, such as the integration of real-world assets (RWAs) into lending protocols and the rise of undercollateralized lending models, which could unlock new use cases. DWF Ventures also emphasizes the growing importance of Solana-based lending platforms, which benefit from low transaction costs and high throughput, positioning them as strong competitors to Ethereum-based protocols. The report concludes by touching upon positive tailwinds such as a more favorable regulatory climate and the rapid growth of stablecoins that are accelerating growth, noting: 'These tailwinds not only reinforce lending markets as the backbone of DeFi but also position them to become the fastest-growing sector in the DeFi ecosystem.' The full DWF Ventures lending markets analysis can be read here. DWF Labs is the new generation Web3 investor and market maker, one of the world's largest high-frequency cryptocurrency trading entities, which trades spot and derivatives markets on over 60 top exchanges. Contact Lynn Chia
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NEAR Protocol Falls 2% as Support Level Faces Critical Test
AI-focused NEAR token is down by 2% on Tuesday to reflect broader altcoin market weakness and a negative response to a governance proposal by trading firm DWF Labs. DWF proposed to cut NEAR's inflation from 5% to 2.5%. While this might have a bullish impact on prices in that tokens will be more scarce, network validators might switch to other networks if their rewards are slashed too much, creating a debate over a potential lack of decentralization. Technical analysis The 19:00-20:00 period on June 30th marked the peak with the highest price point, followed by consistent lower highs, suggesting continued selling pressure that could test the established support zone in the near term. In the last 60 minutes from 1 July 13:06 to 14:05, NEAR-USD demonstrated a strong bullish trend, rising from $2.08 to $2.10, representing a 1% gain. The price action formed a clear upward channel with higher lows and higher highs, particularly accelerating between 13:25-13:33 when price broke above the $2.08 resistance and quickly established support at $2.09. A notable volume spike occurred at 13:40-13:41, creating a brief pullback to $2.08 before buyers stepped in, pushing price to the session high of $2.10 by 14:05. This recovery from the mid-session dip confirms strong underlying demand and suggests potential continuation of the uptrend. Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Insider
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
DWF Labs and DMCC Renew Strategic Agreement to Accelerate Blockchain Innovation in the MENA Region
Dubai, UAE, June 25th, 2025, Chainwire DWF Labs, a next-generation Web3 market maker and investor, is pleased to announce the renewal of its strategic partnership with DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai. This collaboration reaffirms both parties' commitment to advancing blockchain and Web3 innovation across the Middle East. Since the launch of the partnership, DWF Labs has actively supported the growth of Dubai's crypto ecosystem through its global investment network and market infrastructure expertise. DWF Labs has invested 7 figures in companies operating out of the DMCC Crypto Centre to date, providing capital and strategic support to founders across multiple verticals within the Web3 space. The renewed agreement focuses on deepening this collaboration by fostering an environment where blockchain startups can access the capital, tools, and mentorship required to scale internationally. At the heart of this collaboration is the DWF Venture Studio, which continues to serve as a platform for startups within the DMCC Crypto Centre community. The initiative offers advisory support, global market access, and integration pathways to digital asset exchanges, further enabling Web3 founders to navigate both regional and global markets. With over 650 crypto and blockchain firms now operating out of DMCC, the Crypto Centre has become a vibrant hub for Web3 development in the region. This renewed partnership enhances that ecosystem by extending DWF Labs's global reach, technical insight, and strategic resources to entrepreneurs building from Dubai. Andrei Grachev, Managing Partner at DWF Labs, commented: 'Our renewed partnership with DMCC reflects a shared vision to make Dubai a launchpad for the next generation of Web3 projects. As the region's ecosystem matures, we are excited to work closely with builders who are driving innovation in digital finance, infrastructure, and applications.' In November 2024, DWF Labs co-sponsored one of the largest Web3 hackathons in the region, co-hosted by Bybit and DMCC Crypto Centre. The event brought together 15 global Web3 startups building in areas such as tokenisation, AI, Web3 infrastructure and decentralised identity, with the top five projects sharing a USD 160,000 prize pool. The hackathon further demonstrated DWF Labs' hands-on role in supporting DMCC to advance the Web3 ecosystem in Dubai. Belal Jassoma, Senior Director - Ecosystems (Tech), DMCC, added: 'Our renewed partnership with DWF Labs signals a deepening of our shared commitment to accelerating Web3 innovation in the region. Through the DWF Venture Studio, their global network and active engagement across our ecosystem, startups at the DMCC Crypto Centre gain invaluable access to the tools, mentorship and funding needed to thrive. With over 650 crypto companies now in our community, this collaboration strengthens our ability to support visionary founders as they scale from Dubai to the world.' This renewed collaboration also aligns with the UAE's Digital Government Strategy 2025, which emphasizes digital-by-design systems, data-driven innovation, and the creation of resilient, future-ready infrastructure. As Dubai advances its ambition to become a global hub for blockchain and emerging technologies, DWF Labs remains committed to supporting builders who are contributing to this vision through scalable, compliant, and globally competitive Web3 solutions. About DWF Labs DWF Labs is the new generation Web3 investor and market maker, one of the world's largest high-frequency cryptocurrency trading entities, which trades spot and derivatives markets on over 60 top exchanges. Learn more: About DMCC DMCC is a leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai. We make it easier for our members to do business, helping them access the world's fastest-growing markets from a dynamic district that offers everything they need to thrive. This approach is why we are the preferred location for over 25,000 top multinationals and high-impact startups, contributing significantly to Dubai's position as a global hub for trade and innovation. DMCC is where the world does business. For more information, visit Contact VP of Communications Lynn Chia
