According to @EmberCN, the 1inch team investment fund sold its remaining 55.38 WBTC for $5.5 million USDC at an average price of $99,283 as Bitcoin approached the $100,000 milestone. The fund had previously acquired 160.8 WBTC between February 2 and March 10 at an average entry price of $88,395. By selling all holdings at an average exit price of $94,219, the fund realized a profit of $936,000 (source: @EmberCN on Twitter, May 8, 2025). This decisive exit at a local high signals strong profit-taking and may indicate increased selling pressure near key psychological levels, impacting short-term BTC and DeFi token volatility. Traders should closely monitor market sentiment and liquidity shifts following large institutional moves.

According to Crypto Rover, Ripple made a $4-$5 billion offer to acquire Circle, the issuer of USDC, but Circle rejected the bid, citing it as too low (source: Crypto Rover on Twitter, May 1, 2025). This development signals Ripple's intent to expand its stablecoin footprint and compete directly in the stablecoin market. Traders should monitor USDC and XRP price movements as this failed acquisition could lead to increased competition and possible volatility in both tokens. Market participants are also watching for potential strategic moves from Circle and Ripple in the stablecoin and cross-border payment sectors.