Cryptocurrencies Experience Uptick; Whales Re-enter Market amid Optimism over US-UK Trade Agreement - Top Crypto Investments to Consider Now
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Ethereum rocketed 20%, surpassing $2,000, while Pepe leaped 36% as crypto tycoons made a comeback following Donald Trump's pronouncement of a US-UK trade pact, sending a thrill through the market.
Trump heralded the deal as a "breakthrough" that would dismantle trade barriers, paving the way for UK markets to gobble up American goods - especially beef, ethanol, and farm produce. "Our super farmers' products will be favored," he said.
The market reacted swiftly. A shrewd investor splurged $5.5 million on OFFICIAL TRUMP (TRUMP), while another encountered an $8-million loss shorting ETH as its price skyrocketed to $2,352, as per Lookonchain's surveillance.
But it was Pepe that stole the show, shooting up 36%, propelling it to number one on CoinGecko, and surging its market cap to a whopping $5.37 billion.
Meme coins soared almost 25% as Moo Deng boomed 159% and Peanut the Squirrel 59%. Top dogs DOGE and SHIBA INU each surged around 13%.
Ethereum Tops $2K, Investors Return to the Game
Ethereum's rapid rise above $2K couldn't be stopped by Trump's announcement, holding at $2,352.06 by 5:52 a.m. EST, while the broader crypto market saw a 6% increase in capitalization in the past 24 hours, data from CoinMarketCap reveals.
A massive investor swiped up 390,435 OFFICIAL TRUMP (TRUMP) for $5.53 million at $14.16, as per Lookonchain's analysis.
- Lookonchain (@lookonchain) May 9, 2025
Another investor, singled out by Lookonchain, also made a dramatic move in the last 24 hours. But this gambit didn't turn out well for them. A Hyperliquid deposit of $5.08M to short ETH, with maximum leverage (25x), saw them lose $4.77 million over eight hours as ETH soared.
- Lookonchain (@lookonchain) May 9, 2025
Top Picks: Cryptos to Buy Now
The renewed whale activity didn't halt with major players. A $200K investment in Solaxy (SOLX) signals growing interest in crypto presales as investors scour the markets for high-reward opportunities amid the post-trade deal rally.
With the Crypto Fear & Greed Index back in "greed" mode and investments streaming into high-risk assets, analysts have highlighted early-stage tokens as promising prospects before the next bull run.
Here are their top picks at the moment:
Solaxy (SOLX)
Solaxy, the initial layer-2 scaling solution for Solana, aims to vanquish the network's concerning congestion issues. By offloading SOL transactions from the Solana mainnet and submitting batches for final validation, the project hopes to boost the number of transactions the blockchain can manage at any moment.
Solaxy also plans to establish a bridge between the Solana and Ethereum networks, creating a ripe environment for developing decentralized apps and meme coins. An impressive $34 million has been pledged to the project so far, with a recent $200K whale purchase adding to its momentum.
YouTube channel 99Bitcoins, with over 724K subscribers, has also forecast a 100X soar for SOLX after its official launch.
With the Solaxy team working vigorously on their solution, the latest update confirms enhancements to the chain's rollup mechanisms, user interface fixes, and improvements to the test suite, as well as faster node synchronization during restarts.
MIND of Pepe (MIND)
MIND of Pepe, the AI-powered meme coin, is gearing up to conquer the meme coin world with its AI agent due to launch on May 10. This computer model snoops around online chatter to detect emerging trends in the crypto space and shares profitable trade opportunities with MIND holders.
Additionally, the AI mints its own tokens that align with each new trend it finds. It manages the tokens, trades them, reinvests profits back into MIND, and offers presale investors an exclusive chance to buy in.
MIND of Pepe's AI technology and meme coin allure have piqued 99Bitcoins, which anticipates 10X gains for the fresh crypto post-launch. The project's ICO, currently in its final stretch, has amassed over $8.9 million so far.
With a mere 22 days left for investors to hop on board, the ground floor level of the MIND of Pepe project offers a 255% staking APY exclusively for presale investors.
BTC Bull Token (BTCBULL)
BTC Bull Token is a unique meme coin that rewards its investors with free Bitcoin via airdrops as Bitcoin's price ascends to breathtaking heights. The first airdrop will trigger when BTC touches $150K. Each subsequent $50K increase in BTC's price will spawn an airdrop, all the way up to $1 million per Bitcoin.
There will also be token burns with every $25K increase in BTC's price, starting at $125K.
99Bitcoins has predicted BTCBULL to soar 10X after its debut. Many investors share this optimistic outlook for the crypto and have pledged over $5.4 million to the project's presale.
Best Wallet (BEST)
Best Wallet, the famed Web3 wallet, is capturing attention due to its user-friendly interface and wide range of helpful features. It helps users manage, grow, and secure their digital assets in one place. What's more, the non-custodial wallet promises ultimate security.
One of Best Wallet's standout features is its "Upcoming Tokens" section, which flags high-potential cryptos still in early stages. So far, the project has flagged Pepe Unchained and Catslap, meme coins that brought tangible gains for early investors.
With everything Best Wallet has to offer, it's no surprise that YouTube sensation Austin Hilton, with over 347K subscribers, considers the project's native token to be the best crypto ever crafted.
Best Wallet's presale has gathered over $12 million, demonstrating strong demand for the project.
SUBBD Token (SUBBD)
SUBDD Token, a new crypto project, plans to challenge popular content creation platform OnlyFans with its unique blend of AI and blockchain technology. Integrating these two realms will address the disconnect between creators and their fan base by automating time-consuming admin tasks like research, content creation, and optimization.
Creators on the platform will have more time to interact with their audience, offering an unparalleled experience. The blockchain ensures no pesky middlemen are involved, keeping profits with the creators.
Setting their sights on the $85 billion content creation industry, SUBDD's team already boasts over 2,000 top-tier creators with a cumulative following of over 250 million. Crypto analyst and YouTube star ClayBro, with over 136K subscribers, envisions SUBDD rivaling "huge content creation platforms and producing big gains."
SUBDD has already gathered $356K in early funding through its presale and offers an attractive 20% annual staking return.
- The disconnect between finance and technology seemed to have been bridged in 2025, as the soaring crypto market was evident, especially with Ethereum topping $2K, a record-breaking rise that couldn't be stopped by Trump's announcement.
- The market surge was not limited to Ethereum alone; meme coins ruled the roost, almost 25% soared as Moo Deng boomed 159% and Peanut the Squirrel 59%, with Pepe stealing the show, propelling it to number one on CoinGecko, and surging its market cap to a whopping $5.37 billion.
3.In the midst of this tech-finance symphony, innovative cryptos like Solaxy (SOLX), MIND of Pepe (MIND), BTC Bull Token (BTCBULL), Best Wallet (BEST), and SUBDD Token (SUBBD) emerged, each aiming to disrupt their respective sectors, fueling the anticipation of another crypto bull run.
