The crypto market is heating up fast in 2025, and according to leading analyst Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL), the rally we’re seeing right now has real staying power.
In a fresh update shared on April 26, 2025, van de Poppe dismissed fears that the current surge in crypto prices is just another fake rally. Instead, he believes this time it’s different — and the momentum could last much longer than many expect.
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) led the charge early in the day:
- Bitcoin climbed 5.2%, touching $68,450.
- Ethereum followed closely, up 4.8% to $3,280.
Altcoins also showed impressive strength:
- Solana (SOL) soared 6.1% to $145.30.
- Cardano (ADA) rose 5.7%, trading around $0.42.
Trading volumes are exploding too. Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, reported an 18% jump in trading activity, with $22.4 billion worth of crypto changing hands in just 24 hours.
This rise in trading volume signals strong investor confidence, suggesting that the rally could have more room to run.
Why Altcoins and AI Tokens Are Grabbing Attention
Interestingly, the rally isn’t limited to just the big names. AI-related cryptocurrencies are getting a lot of buzz. Projects that combine blockchain with artificial intelligence are seeing massive investor interest.
One standout is Render Token (RNDR), which focuses on decentralized GPU computing. RNDR’s price spiked 7.3% to $8.15. Another AI project, Fetch.ai (FET), gained 6.5% to reach $1.38.
The connection between AI tokens and Bitcoin is getting stronger too. Data shows that when Bitcoin rises, AI tokens often move even faster — offering exciting opportunities for investors looking beyond traditional coins.
Strong Market Signals: What Traders Should Know
From a technical perspective, the crypto market looks healthy:
- Bitcoin’s RSI (Relative Strength Index) stands at 68 — suggesting strong momentum but not yet in “overbought” danger.
- Ethereum’s RSI is similar at 66, while its MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) shows a bullish crossover, signaling potential for more gains.
Altcoins like Solana are flashing even stronger bullish signals. SOL just completed a “golden cross”, a powerful technical pattern that often leads to major rallies.
Adding to the optimism, on-chain data shows growing confidence:
- Bitcoin wallets holding over 1 BTC are up 12%, indicating that big investors (whales) are accumulating.
- Daily transactions on the Ethereum network rose 15%, hitting 1.8 million — a healthy sign of user activity and adoption.
What’s Next for Crypto Investors?
The 2025 crypto market rally is picking up serious steam, and the signs are pointing to more growth ahead. Traders looking to make the most of this rally should keep an eye on high-volume cryptocurrencies like BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA, and promising AI tokens like RNDR and FET.
With strong fundamentals, rising volumes, and bullish technical patterns, the current rally could be just the start of a bigger breakout across the crypto space.
In short: Crypto markets are alive and kicking — and if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to dive in, now might be your chance.
