Siamak Masnavi

Siamak Masnavi is a researcher focused on blockchain technology, cryptocurrency regulation and macroeconomic forces shaping digital assets — including interest rate policy, capital flows and adoption trends. He holds an MSc and PhD in computer science from the University of London and began his career in software development, with nearly four years in the banking sector in London and Zurich. Since April 2018, he has been writing about the crypto industry. His focus shifted primarily to research in November 2024, though he continues to contribute regularly to industry reporting.

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Solana Surges Toward $165 as Record Activity Fuels Bullish Momentum

SOL gained nearly 7% after breaking above $159 with strong volume, as on-chain metrics and network demand point to sustained upside pressure.

Solana (SOL) price chart showing 24-hour rally toward $160 with intraday peak at $162 on June 3, 2025  Caption:

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Uniswap’s UNI Rallies Above $6.37 as Bulls Brush Off Trump’s Tariff War

A spike in buying volume helped UNI overcome early volatility and challenge short-term resistance, with bulls defending key support despite macroeconomic turbulence.

Uniswap (UNI) price chart showing 24-hour performance ending June 3, 2025, with intraday high near $6.56 and closing around $6.37

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Solana Reverses Gains After Failed Rally Sparks Heavy Selling

Multiple failed breakouts near $159 sent SOL tumbling on heavy volume, with technical signals now pointing to deeper downside risk unless key levels are reclaimed.

Solana (SOL) 24-hour price chart showing sharp intraday decline and partial recovery on June 2, 2025

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ETH Rebounds Sharply From Intraday Lows, Signals Bullish Shift as $2,500 Holds

ETH bounces 1.7% off intraday lows as buyers reclaim control, with surging volume hinting at a bullish trend shift above critical support.

Ether (ETH) price chart for June 2, 2025, showing intraday movements between $2,482 and $2,547 with a closing price near $2,514

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UNI Battles $6 Support as Tariff Fears and Rate Jitters Rattle Crypto Sentiment

Uniswap's UNI token recovers from earlier losses as buyers step in near support despite mounting macroeconomic pressure and rising geopolitical risk.

Uniswap (UNI) 24-hour price chart showing intraday volatility and recovery attempts as of June 2, 2025

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ETH Price Dips Below $2,500 on Whale Exit Fears, Then Bounces Back Above Key Level

A sudden spike in volume triggered a plunge below $2,500, fueling speculation that major players are quietly offloading ETH.

Ethereum (ETH) 24-hour price chart showing a gradual decline with intraday volatility and a session low near $2,497

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Solana Holds Near $154 After Losing Support as Tariff Fears Rattle Markets

SOL trades sideways after slipping below its mid-April trendline, with short-term sentiment shaky despite ongoing growth in stablecoin activity and validator interest.

Solana (SOL) 24-hour chart showing minor dip to $153.08 after intraday high of $157.90 on June 1, 2025

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UNI Recovers to $6.18 After High-Volume Breakdown Shakes Support

Uniswap’s token briefly plunged on heavy volume, breaking support near $6.00 before buyers stepped in to reverse the slide.

Uniswap (UNI) 24-hour price chart showing recovery to $6.18 with early morning volume spike on June 1, 2025

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Bitcoin Rebounds Above $104,300 as Tariff Chaos Triggers Nearly $1B in Liquidations

BTC rebounds after plunging on U.S. tariff headlines, with strong volume support emerging near $103K and fresh institutional bids helping stabilize the market.

Bitcoin price chart showing BTC-USD performance over the past month through May 31, 2025, with price climbing above $111K before retracing to $104K.