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According to Cointelegraph, Bitcoin’s price broke above $73,000 on Friday, driven by U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data that came in below market expectations. The data showed that the U.S. energy index rose 10.9% in March, with gasoline prices surging 21.2% month-on-month—the largest monthly increase since 1967—and becoming the primary driver of CPI growth. Despite the sharp rise in energy prices, overall CPI was still 0.1% lower than expected. Traders are focusing on Bitcoin’s near-term resistance levels, particularly the liquidity zone around $74,000. Expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts remain low, a view already widely shared by the market.
According to Cointelegraph, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis released a report stating that stablecoin-adjusted transaction volume is projected to reach $719 trillion by 2035—marking a substantial increase from $28 trillion in 2025. If two major macro catalysts align, this figure could double further to $15 trillion, surpassing the current annual global cross-border payment volume of approximately $10 trillion. The two catalysts are: (1) the transfer of over $100 trillion in wealth from the Baby Boomer generation to younger, crypto-native generations; and (2) stablecoins fully replacing traditional payment rails as the default payment infrastructure. Rachael Lucas, an analyst at Australian crypto exchange BTC Markets, noted that strategic moves—including Stripe’s acquisition of Bridge and Mastercard’s partnership with BVNK—are concrete steps forward. Coupled with regulatory clarity provided by the GENIUS Act, institutional participation is expected to expand significantly.