Meta Eyes Stablecoin Integration as Bitcoin Aims for $200K Amid Crypto Surge

Mark Zuckerberg’s Crypto Ambitions: Meta Eyes Stablecoin Integration

According to Forbes, a significant leak has revealed that Mark Zuckerberg is planning to introduce crypto support for Meta’s 3 billion global users. Meta is reportedly in discussions with crypto firms to introduce stablecoins as a means to manage payouts, as cited by Fortune and anonymous sources. This move comes after Meta’s previous attempt to launch the libra-diem currency was halted by regulators in 2019.

The stablecoin market, currently dominated by Tether’s $150 billion USDT, has seen rapid growth, with Tether earning $13 billion in profits last year. Standard Chartered Bank research suggests the stablecoin market could reach $2 trillion by the end of 2028, up from $230 billion, if pro-crypto U.S. legislation is passed. Zuckerberg, speaking at a Stripe conference, acknowledged Meta’s need to catch up in the crypto space, stating, “There’s plenty of things that [we’re] late to, and have to claw our way back into the game, which I think we’re pretty good at.”

“This development makes perfect sense—it is already common practice in the metaverse and video-gaming industries to use stablecoins to enter the in-game economy,” said Arnoud Star Busmann, CEO of Quantoz Payments. “Just the sheer scale potential of the Meta ecosystem underlines the acceleration of adoption of stablecoins as superior payment rails.”

Meta is exploring stablecoin integration for its platforms.
The stablecoin market could grow to $2 trillion by 2028.
Tether’s USDT currently leads with a $150 billion market cap and $13 billion in profits last year.

Summary: Meta’s renewed crypto ambitions could accelerate stablecoin adoption, leveraging its vast user base and the growing regulatory acceptance of digital assets. (Source: Forbes)

Bitcoin’s Bullish Outlook: Analyst Predicts $200,000 Cycle Top

Bitcoinist.com reports that Bitcoin (BTC) has surged by 7.20% in the past week, trading above $104,000. The cryptocurrency rebounded strongly after dipping below $75,000 in April. Prominent analyst Mr. Wall Street predicts that Bitcoin could reach as high as $200,000 before the current market cycle ends, citing a 40% gain from $74,000 to $104,000 due to a supply shock at OTC desks and capital rotation from gold to Bitcoin.

The analyst expects the positive effects from institutional supply shock and gold profit rotation to last 3-6 months from the end of April, projecting a market uptrend until August-November with BTC potentially rising to $150,000. Afterward, Bitcoin could trade between $150,000 and $180,000 before surging to $200,000, which is expected to act as a psychological resistance. A subsequent correction of 50%-70% could bring the price back to around $100,000 or lower. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin trades at $103,956 with a daily trading volume of $45.65 billion, down 17.39%.

Price Milestone	Projected Value
Current Price	$103,956
Cycle Top Prediction	$200,000
Potential Correction	50%-70% (to ~$100,000 or below)

Summary: Bitcoin’s bullish momentum is expected to continue, with a possible cycle top at $200,000 before a significant correction. (Source: Bitcoinist.com)

XRP Price Projections: What If Market Cap Hits $750B, $1.5T, or $3T?

The Crypto Basic analyzes potential XRP prices if its market cap reaches $750 billion, $1.5 trillion, or $3 trillion. Currently, XRP has a market cap of around $140 billion and a unit price of $2.40, following a 9% weekly surge. With a circulating supply of 58.55 billion tokens, a $750 billion market cap would result in an XRP price of approximately $12.81, a 433.73% increase from current levels. This would place XRP ahead of JPMorgan Chase and in direct competition with Walmart.

If XRP’s market cap reaches $1.5 trillion, the price would be $25.62, requiring a 967.5% increase. This would put XRP ahead of Meta Platforms and close to Saudi Aramco’s valuation. At a $3 trillion market cap, XRP would be valued at $51.24 per token, a 2,035% increase, surpassing Apple, NVIDIA, Amazon, and Google. However, many market commentators believe a $52 target for XRP is overly optimistic.

Market Cap	XRP Price	% Increase from $2.40
$750B	$12.81	433.73%
$1.5T	$25.62	967.5%
$3T	$51.24	2,035%

Summary: XRP could see dramatic price increases if its market cap reaches major milestones, but such targets are considered highly ambitious by many analysts. (Source: The Crypto Basic)

Coinbase’s Conservative Bitcoin Strategy

DL News reveals that Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong discussed why the exchange did not adopt a Michael Saylor-style Bitcoin accumulation strategy. Armstrong stated that putting 80% of Coinbase’s balance sheet into Bitcoin could have wiped out its cash reserves and potentially “killed” the company in its early years. Instead, Coinbase has taken a more conservative approach, adding $153 million in crypto, mostly Bitcoin, to its portfolio in Q1 2025, bringing its total digital assets to $1.3 billion.

In contrast, Michael Saylor’s Strategy has accumulated over 555,000 Bitcoin, worth nearly $58 billion. The latest purchase of 15,355 Bitcoin brings Strategy closer to Saylor’s vision of transforming the firm into a “Bitcoin bank.” As of last month, 79 public companies collectively held 688,000 Bitcoin, worth around $57 billion, with the value rising as Bitcoin prices surged over 25% since then.

Coinbase holds $1.3 billion in digital assets.
Strategy holds over 555,000 Bitcoin, valued at nearly $58 billion.
79 public companies collectively control 688,000 Bitcoin.

Summary: Coinbase’s risk-averse approach contrasts with Strategy’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, reflecting differing philosophies on corporate crypto holdings. (Source: DL News)

Ethereum’s Path to $10,000: Technical and Market Signals

Cointelegraph reports that Ethereum (ETH) has surged over 44% in three days to surpass $2,600 on May 11, reviving speculation of a run toward $10,000. ETH’s price action follows a parabolic curve since 2015, with the lower boundary near $2,100 acting as a significant support zone. If this trajectory holds, Ethereum’s next move could target the $10,000 level. Analyst MilkyBull Crypto notes that a rally to $10,000 “can’t be ruled out technically,” especially with RSI recovery from a multi-year support zone near 40.

Analysts anticipate an altcoin season, with the Altcoin Season Index breaking out of a downtrend just below 29, suggesting a shift away from Bitcoin dominance. Ethereum’s strength against rivals like Solana and XRP further supports its bullish outlook. A breakout above the current triangle consolidation could increase the probability of ETH reaching $10,000, or even $20,000 if technical patterns play out.

ETH surged 44% in three days, surpassing $2,600.
Technical analysis supports a potential move to $10,000.
Altcoin season signals and capital rotation may favor Ethereum.

Summary: Ethereum’s technical setup and market dynamics point to a possible rally toward $10,000, with analysts highlighting strong support and capital inflows. (Source: Cointelegraph)

Ethereum’s Long-Term Potential to Rival Bitcoin

Bitcoinist.com features analysis by Nick Tomaino, founder of 1confirmation, who argues that Ethereum could soon match Bitcoin’s social and market status. Tomaino highlights Bitcoin’s grassroots origins but notes a shift toward institutional ownership, with one entity now holding over 2.5% of all Bitcoin. He criticizes Bitcoin’s limited programmability, which restricts its utility beyond being a store of value.

In contrast, Ethereum is praised for its neutrality, broad developer platform, and support for applications such as stablecoins, DeFi, prediction markets, and NFTs. Tomaino believes these use cases will drive billions into the crypto space, increasing ETH’s scarcity and strengthening its position as a store of value. At the time of writing, Ethereum trades at $2,545, up 8.68% in the past day and 64.19% over the last month. Analyst Ted Pillows predicts ETH could reach $4,000 by Q3 2025.

“Maximalists say there will be only one credibly neutral, internet native store of value. They are dead wrong. There will be many but there are only 2 viable options today: BTC and ETH,” said Nick Tomaino.

Ethereum’s programmability and neutrality position it as a strong rival to Bitcoin.
ETH price target: $4,000 by Q3 2025 (Ted Pillows).
Ethereum’s growth driven by DeFi, NFTs, and other blockchain applications.

Summary: Ethereum’s expanding use cases and decentralized nature could enable it to rival Bitcoin’s dominance in the long run. (Source: Bitcoinist.com)

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