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Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Veteran analyst calls Ethereum 'severely undervalued'
Veteran analyst calls Ethereum 'severely undervalued' originally appeared on TheStreet. 'I think Ethereum is severely undervalued right now,' Armando Pantoja told listeners, pegging the network's native coin at a fair price of $7,000–$8,000 — roughly 200% above current levels. He blamed the mispricing on a market that 'doesn't truly understand how tech adoption works,' a 'Bybit hack which affected Ethereum,' and months of heavy institutional shorting. Many traders, he argued, wrote off Ethereum when newer programmable blockchains such as Solana appeared. Yet, Pantoja said, 'technology takes a long time to adopt — Ethereum is positioned better than Solana or Avalanche for wide-scale adoption.' With Ether so 'compressed,' he likened the coin to 'a spring' packed with potential energy: 'Eventually, if anything changes, that energy has to expand out.' Pantoja called Ether the best risk-reward play in crypto. 'There's nowhere it can go lower, so the risk is extraordinarily low, but the potential is high.' Looking at market cycles, he noted that Bitcoin's surge typically ushers in an 'altcoin season' — a capital rotation he expects to funnel profit-takers straight into Ether. He also noted the historical link between Bitcoin and Ether. Bitcoin's climb from roughly $16,000 to $110,000 this cycle — an eight-fold gain, he noted — contrasts sharply with Ether, which still trades at half its November 2021 peak of $4,700. 'If you just put the same 80% gain on Ethereum, we should be at $9,000 today,' he said. A scenario in which Bitcoin reaches $250,000 while Ether merely restores past parity 'puts us at $18,000–$19,000. Saying eight to ten thousand is conservative.' Despite the arrival of flashier Layer 1 rivals, Pantoja insists Ethereum retains the deepest developer community and the most institutional familiarity. 'Out of every crypto out there, it has the most potential for rapid gains and at the same time has the lowest risk,' he said, predicting that once short pressure lifts, latent demand will surge and close the valuation gap. Veteran analyst calls Ethereum 'severely undervalued' first appeared on TheStreet on Jun 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
USA Today
27-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Kai Kara-France calm ahead of UFC 317 title fight: 'I know what the expectations are'
Kai Kara-France calm ahead of UFC 317 title fight: 'I know what the expectations are' Veteran Kai Kara-France finds himself in a different mindset ahead of his second UFC title bout. Kai Kara-France enters his UFC flyweight championship opportunity at a great time in his life. The veteran fighter says he's at a much better place right now as he enters the biggest fight in his MMA career. Kara-France (25-11 MMA, 8-4 UFC) takes on champion Alexandre Pantoja (29-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) in the co-main event of UFC 317 on June 28 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Kara-France fought for a UFC interim title in 2022, but was stopped by Brandon Moreno with a third-round TKO. Kara-France plans on using that experience paired with his new mentality to bring home the belt. "This year will be my 15th year fighting professionally, so I've been doing it for a long time. But now I'm just doing it with more purpose and more fire," Kara-France told Combat TV. "I know that this is my time to do it – with age and maturity and experience. I already fought for the belt before. I know what the pressure feels like. I know what the expectations are. So (I'm) just welcoming it, and this time around ready for it, and this time around not fighting with things that aren't going your way – just letting it all flow. That's where I'm at right now. I'm at a great place and ready to bring back another belt to (City Kickboxing)." Pantoja vs. Kara-France was rumored for quite some time, and it had several potential dates prior to landing on UFC International Fight Week next month. Finally getting a date for his title opportunity was a huge relief for the Kiwi fighter. "I thought I was fighting in April against Pantoja in Miami, on the same card that (teammate) Alex (Volkanovski) was fighting on, but things just didn't work out," Kara-France said. "The UFC said, 'No, we want to push it back.' It is hard because you want to peak at the right time, and I'm all in when I get a date and time I'll be fighting, and I'll do everything I can to prepare. I train seven days a week, three times a day, so it's a bit harder when you're in limbo and don't know when that date is because you want to stay active and stay in the gym, but you don't want to take risk of injury, and your immune system is going to be compromised just because you're training so much." Pantoja, 34, looks to record his fourth flyweight title defense. After claiming the belt by winning a split decision over Moreno at UFC 290, Pantoja has defended against Brandon Royval, Steve Erceg and Kai Asakura. For Kara-France, 31, he looks to build on his first-round finish of Erceg at UFC 305 in August. Prior to that, he was on a two-fight losing skid that included the title loss to Moreno and a close split decision loss to Amir Albazi.
USA Today
25-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Muhammad Mokaev names one fighter who could dethrone UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja
Muhammad Mokaev names one fighter who could dethrone UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja Undefeated flyweight Muhammad Mokaev believes UFC champion Alexandre Pantoja has the rest of the division mentally defeated, with the exception of one fighter. Pantoja (29-5 MMA, 13-3 UFC) is not-so-quietly on one of the most impressive runs in the sport, with three title defenses under his belt, and a potential fourth just over a month away. Since most of the top flyweights have been hanging around in the rankings for years, Pantoja has already faced and defeated half of the current top 10, while sending others out of the top 15. Mokaev understands the familiarity, which he believes gives Pantoja a mental edge. "You know, the flyweight division, the guys been in the division for a long time," Mokaev said in an interview with Chael Sonnen. "I've been a fan of Tim Elliott. 2017, I watched his fight live against Demetrious Johnson. He was 'Ultimate Fighter' winner. Then, I fought myself in 2023 against Tim Elliott. So, those guys have been in that division for so long. "If you start in that division, growing up with them, you're going to read them. You watch the fights, you already like – it feels like your neighbors. So, he already read them, and so he basically just have to get in shape and perform, that's it. Mentally, Pantoja is in their heads." Mokaev believes there's only one fighter currently on the UFC's flyweight roster who could dethrone Pantoja – and it's someone he has first-hand experience against. "Only guy I think who can beat Pantoja right now in the division, I would say, is Manel Kape," Mokaev said. It's a matchup that could come together soon, and it wouldn't be the first time Pantoja and Kape met inside the octagon. Pantoja won a unanimous decision against Kape in 2021, a victory that kickstarted his run to capturing the flyweight title. For Kape, the result was the first of back-to-back losses that year. He has since rebounded to go 6-1, and currently has a No. 1 contender fight on the books against former title challenger Brandon Royval at UFC 317. Mokaev also mixed it up with Kape, winning a unanimous decision at UFC 304, so he knows what it takes to deal with "Starboy." For Mokaev, as he continues his career outside of the UFC, his main focus right now is to continue evolving his striking. Should he ever receive the call to return to the UFC, he intends to be a more well-rounded fighter with the threat of wrestling always ready as a backup plan.
Forbes
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
UFC 317 Co-Main Event Pantoja Vs. Kara-France Opening Betting Odds
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 08: Alexandre Pantoja celebrates after defeating UFC flyweight champion ... More Brandon Moreno during UFC 290 at T-Mobile Arena on July 08, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pantoja won the title by split decision. (Photo by) Two UFC title fights headline the upcoming UFC 317 fight card. In the main event, two former champions, Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira, battle it out for the vacant UFC lightweight strap. Meanwhile, in the UFC 317 co-main event, UFC flyweight kingpin Alexandre Pantoja attempts to make his fourth defense of the title he claimed in June 2023 against former interim UFC 125-pound title challenger Kai Kara France. UFC 317 takes place on June 28 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The ESPN+ streaming pay-per-view card headlines this year's version of the UFC's annual International Fight Week. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 07: Alexandre Pantoja of Brazil celebrates after his win by technical ... More submission in the second round against Kai Asakura of Japanduring UFC 310 at T-Mobile Arena on December 07, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by) When BetOnline first published the betting line for the Pantoja vs. Kara-France matchup, the champ opened as the -250 betting favorite over the +210 underdog. Today, Pantoja is listed at -260, while Kara-France checks in at +220. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 16: Alexandre Pantoja of Brazil exits the Octagon following the UFC ... More flyweight championship fight during the UFC 296 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Alexandre Pantoja (29-5) is on a seven-fight winning streak heading into UFC 317. The 35-year-old Brazilian made his UFC debut in July 2017 with a split-decision win over Eric Shelton. Pantoja's career had its ups and downs over the next three years, where he went 5-3, but he has not lost since he dropped a decision to Askar Askarov in July 2020. Pantoja won the UFC flyweight title in July 2023 on the heels of two 'Performance of the Night' submission wins. Pantoja secured the 125-pound title with a split decision win over Brandon Moreno. Since that victory, Pantoja has defended his three times, beating Brandon Royval in December 2023 and Steve Erceg in May 2024. Both fights ended in decision victories. Pantoja picked up his 19th career finish in his third title defense, submitting Kai Asakura at UFC 310 in December 2024. PERTH, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 18: Kai Kara-France of New Zealand prepares to face Steve Erceg of ... More Australia in a flyweight fight during the UFC 305 event at RAC Arena on August 18, 2024 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Kai Kara-France (25-11-0-1) was 17-7-0-1 when he got the call from the UFC in 2019. In his first fight with the promotion, the New Zealander faced a short-notice opponent in Elias Garcia. The two won 'Fight of the Night' honors for their efforts, with Kara-France picking up the decision win. Kara-France followed that victory with two more wins on the judge's scorecards. Then, in December 2019, he faced future champion Brandon Moreno on the early prelims of the UFC 245 pay-per-view card. Moreno won that bout by decision. Kara-France went 1-1 in his next two outings. He then tore off three straight wins between March 2021 and March 2022 and found himself as the No. 2 ranked fighter in the division. In his next outing, he faced Moreno, who was ranked No. 1, in the co-main event of UFC 277. At stake was the interim UFC flyweight title. Moreno won that contest by TKO in the third round. Kara-France followed that setback with a split-decision loss to Amir Albazi in June 2023. Kara-France was booked to face Manel Kape in September 2023, but a concussion during training camp prevented Kara-France from competing on that card, UFC 293. The 32-year-old would not return to action until August 2024, where he earned a first-round TKO win, and a 'Performance of the Night' bonus against Steve Erceg. Kara-France enters UFC 317 as the No. 4 fighter in the official UFC flyweight rankings. We will have more on the UFC 317 fight card and as fight night approaches.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
UFC 317 fight card: Dana White announces headliners for vacant lightweight title; other major clashes
UFC CEO Dana White has announced the stacked UFC 317 line-up for the vacant lightweight title. Additionally, she also talked about the UFC 319 match, which will be held in Chicago on August 16. Here's what she said about the clashes through social media Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads UFC 317 co-main event: Flyweight gold on the line in Pantoja vs Kara-France clash Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads UFC 317 undercard taking shape Dricus du Plessis vs Khamzat Chimaev official for UFC 319 FAQs: Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. UFC CEO Dana White took to Instagram Live on Tuesday to confirm the main and co-main events for the upcoming UFC 317 , scheduled for Saturday, June 28. The event will be held at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Headlining the card will be former featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and former lightweight titleholder Charles Oliveira . They will be battling for the vacant UFC Lightweight title was vacated after the current champion Islam Makhachev decided to move to the welterweight division. He is expected to face the newly crowned champion Jack Della Maddalena. The date of the bout has not been finalised yet, but it is expected to take place later this per a UFC report, Topuria, aged 27, is on a high after his impressive finishes over Alexander Volkanovski and Max Holloway. The face-off will also mark the return of Topuria to the lightweight category for the first time since his 2022 knockout win over Jai other hand, Oliveira is coming off a Fight of the Night performance against Michael Chandler at UFC 309. Known for his dynamic grappling and attacking, Oliveira held the belt from 2021 to 2022 and is aiming to reclaim it in Las Flyweight Champion Alexandre Pantoja will be defending his title against Kai Kara-France in the co-main event. Pantoja is on a dominant seven-fight win streak with recent title defences against Kai Asakura, Steve Erceg, and Brandon Kara-France, is returning to the fight for title after a swift TKO win over Erceg and is hoping to seize gold in his second championship opportunity following his 2022 loss to Brandon remainder of the UFC 317 cards are shaping up to deliver a thrilling night of action which features a stacked lineup across multiple weight classes. Middleweights Paulo Costa and Roman Kopylov will be facing off in a high-stakes showdown. Beneil Dariush will be taking on Renato Moicano in a compelling lightweight battle. Also, on the lightweight battle slate is the clash between veteran Michael Johnson and rising star Daniel the flyweight division, Brandon Royval faces Manel Kape in what should be a high-paced battle, and another flyweight matchup is scheduled between Viviane Araujo and Tracy Cortez. Heavyweights Jhonata Diniz and Justin Tafa will also meet, as middleweights Jack Hermansson and Gregory Rodrigues look to make their presence three to four additional fights set to be announced over the next few weeks, UFC 317 is shaping up to be one of the most thrilling cards of the Dana White also confirmed the UFC 319 main event wherein middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis will be defending his title against undefeated contender Khamzat Chimaey at Chicago's United Centre on August du Plessis recently outnumbered Sean Strickland for the second time at UFC 312 and will be making his third title defence. Chimaey, on the other hand, has long been viewed as a title threat, with marquee wins over Gilbert Burns, Kamaru Usman, and Robert title was relinquished upon champion Islam Makhachev choosing to drop down to welterweight, where he is poised to encounter Jack Della 317 takes place on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, as part of the UFC's annual International Fight Week.
