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Trump-Backed American Bitcoin Jumps After $163M $BTC Buy – Could Altcoins Be Next?

28 October 2025 at 17:31

What to Know:

  • Trump-backed American Bitcoin ($ABTC) surged 11% after adding 1,414 $BTC ($163M) to its treasury, bringing total holdings to roughly 3,865 $BTC worth $446M.
  • The company, backed by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, uses a novel Satoshis per Share (SPS) metric to show investors exactly how much $BTC backs each share.
  • Among the best altcoins to watch in this rotation are Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER), a Bitcoin Layer-2; PepeNode ($PEPENODE), a mine-to-earn meme project; and World Liberty Financial ($WLFI), the Trump-themed DeFi ecosystem.

The Trump family has made another bold move in the corporate crypto world as the publicly listed treasury and mining firm American Bitcoin (ABTC) announced a 1,414 Bitcoin addition to its holdings.

That’s roughly $163M at current prices and brings $ABTC’s total stash to about 3,865 BTC – approximately $446M.

ABTC holdings in list of Bitcoin treasuries.

Backed by Donald Trump Jr and Eric Trump, American Bitcoin is the public-facing vehicle formed after a merger between Canadian miner Hut 8 Corp and Gryphon Digital Mining.

In a media release, American Bitcoin emphasized that its business model goes beyond simply buying $BTC; it also mines the cryptocurrency directly, which the company says gives it a cost advantage over peers that purely purchase from the market.

To drive the point home, ABTC relies on a metric called ‘Satoshis per share,’ or SPS. With 100M Satoshis per Bitcoin, ‘sats’ are the smallest unit of value in $BTC. By dividing the number of shares by the total number of sats in the Bitcoin it holds, ABTC can tell shareholders exactly how much $BTC their holdings represent.

ABTC's Satoshis-per-share metric.

Following the announcement, ABTC’s stock rose by more than 11% in a single session, as the news resonated with investors hungry for exposure to public company-level crypto strategies.

Bitcoin is up by around 4.7% in the past week, and sits just under $115K, near a two-week high.

ABTC forms part of the growing push for crypto treasuries, and signals confidence in Bitcoin’s near-term trajectory. That trajectory bodes well for key altcoins as well. Even as ABTC amasses Bitcoin, tokens like $HYPER, $PEPENODE, and $WLFI are emerging as the best altcoins to buy right now.

1. Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) – Next-Generation Bitcoin Layer-2 for Fast, Cheap $BTC Transactions

Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) plans to introduce a next-gen Layer-2 ecosystem that will address Bitcoin’s biggest pain points – slow speeds, high costs, and smart-contract compatibility.

And the project will do this by merging Bitcoin’s monetary dominance with Solana’s high-performance virtual machine (SVM) environment.

The Hyper Layer-2 will use a Canonical Bridge architecture on the SVM that allows native $BTC to be minted, wrapped, and deployed across a fast, low-fee ecosystem. And with zero-knowledge proofs and final settlement on the original Bitcoin Layer-1, it will all be executed without compromising Bitcoin’s top-tier security model.

Bitcoin Hyper enables real-time payments, DeFi participation, and on-chain micro-transactions that unlock Bitcoin’s liquidity for practical utility.

The project’s hybrid framework positions it as a natural upgrade to Bitcoin, capable of scaling transaction speeds from Bitcoin’s current seven transactions per second to multiple thousands, courtesy of the SVM. Meanwhile, its native token, $HYPER, will power validator staking, bridge operations, and ecosystem governance.

➡ Discover more about this exciting Layer-2 project in our detailed Bitcoin Hyper review.

Bitcoin hyper architecture and structure.

The combination of new utility and proven reliability bode well for $HYPER’s performance, which is why it’s no surprise that the Bitcoin Hyper surpassed the $25M milestone yesterday.

It’s also part of the reason our $HYPER price prediction shows that the token could potentially increase from its current price of $0.013185 to $0.08625 by the end of 2026 – for 554% gains. To get in now, check out our step-by-step guide to buying $HYPER.

Being a presale, though, its price rises in stages, while the staking APY decreases as more holders stake their tokens. With little over one day left before the next price increase – and staking APY currently at 47% – there’s no time like the present to join the presale at its early-bird price.

Ready to jump in? Visit the official Bitcoin Hyper presale website right away.

2. PepeNode ($PEPENODE) – ‘Mine-to-Earn’ for Bigger Gains and Meme Coin Rewards

PepeNode ($PEPENODE) deploys an innovative ‘mine-to-earn’ infrastructure play that transforms how meme coin culture and the blockchain intersect.

With a virtual server-room model, you’ll be able to use your $PEPENODE tokens to buy mining rigs and nodes to outfit your server rooms. And the more nodes you have, the more $PEPENODE you’ll mine.

PepeNode presale, the mine-to-earn memecoin.

Rewards are also up for grabs courtesy of this gamified project – and they’re not limited to $PEPENODE. Rewards include other popular meme coins like $PEPE and $FARTCOIN.

This novel platform brings together the fun of blockchain gaming and the raw potential of meme coins. For PepeNode investors, mine-to-earn opens the door for several ways to earn from the project:

  • $PEPENODE token price increases: Our PepeNode price prediction shows the token could potentially go from $0.0011227 to $0.0077 by the end of 2026, a 585% increase.
  • Staking and $PEPENODE rewards: The dynamic staking APY currently stands at 653%, while mine-to-earn rewards will be available after the project launches post-TGE.
  • Other meme coin rewards: Earning $FARTCOIN and $PEPE adds another way to benefit from the project.

➡ Discover how to buy PepeNode in our easy-to-follow guide.

The PepeNode presale has already raised $1.9M+, despite the presale only recently being launched. We expect that figure to ramp up considerably, placing $PEPENODE among the next altcoins to potentially explode.

Fancy being a virtual crypto miner? Head to the official $PEPENODE presale today.

3. World Liberty Financial ($WLFI) – Centerpiece of Donald Trump’s Crypto Empire

World Liberty Financial ($WLFI) – like all Trump projects – is as politically charged as it is business-motivated. Launched in parallel with Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies, World Liberty Financial includes the $WLFI token as well as stablecoins like $USD1.

$WLFI blends meme-coin energy with a treasury-backed investment protocol tied to the Trump movement’s populist narrative. Its mission is to empower holders through decentralized finance, tokenized assets, and a particular brand identity.

WLFI weekly performance.

$WLFI recently gained viral traction after a White House-themed tweet referenced GameStop and crypto freedom and sent trading volume surging past $220M in a single day.

Currently trading at $0.1465, $WLFI is up by more than 14% in the past week, reflecting an appeal that lies partly in its growing ecosystem and partly in political mood affiliation.

Buy your $WLFI today through MEXC and other leading platforms.

To recap: American Bitcoin’s $163M bet on Bitcoin highlights just how much institutional corporate interest there is in the crypto space. Projects like $WLFI show how that interest bridges from corporate projects to leading altcoins, and $HYPER and $PEPENODE stand to benefit.

Always do your own research; this isn’t financial advice.

Authored by Aaron Walker, NewsBTC – https://www.newsbtc.com/news/american-bitcoin-pumps-post-btc-buy-next-altcoins-to-soar

 

Litecoin Price Prediction of $135 Ahead of ETF Launch as PEPENODE Soars

28 October 2025 at 14:08

What to Know:

  • $135 Litecoin price prediction hits the market ahead of the Litecoin ETF (LTCC) reaching Nasdaq today.
  • Litecoin is already bullish, after briefly breaking above $105 and consolidating around the $102 mark in preparation of the SEC’s decision.
  • PEPENODE ($PEPENODE) reaches $1.96M in presale thanks to its mine-to-earn mechanics and community support.
  • $PEPENODE could deliver an ROI of 585% in 2026, without counting the staking APY of 653%.

A $135 price prediction for Litecoin appears more than feasible ahead of its spot ETF, which is ready to launch on Nasdaq today with the ticker LTCC.

Litecoin has been experiencing a notable increase over the last week, following a 10.44% surge that took it from $ 90.50 on October 23 to a high of $105.25 today.

The main catalyst is the SEC’s imminent favorable decision, which would greenlight Canary Litecoin, Canary HBAR, and Bitwise Solana ETFs today.

Bloomberg analyst, Eric Balchunas, confirmed the news on X, saying: ‘Assuming there’s not some last min SEC intervention, looks like this is happening’.

Eric Balchunas’s X post confirming the news about the Litecoin ETF.

The news is understandably bullish for Litecoin, as the Nasdaq listing would open the asset to investors who don’t necessarily want to buy it. Long-term, this will boost liquidity, improve Litecoin’s legitimacy, and increase adoption at retail and, hopefully, institutional level.

Projects like PEPENODE ($PEPENODE) also stand to gain thanks to its on-chain utility and meme value. PEPENODE allows early adopters to buy mining nodes and build their own virtual coin mining facility, minus the electricity costs and expensive mining equipment.

Can Litecoin Push to $135?

The momentum is there for a $135 push, especially considering the network activity, as shown by Santiment. Litecoin’s price spiked on October 9 and crashed soon after; the window was too short for investors to capitalize on it.

There was an attempt, but it fizzled out as Litecoin was already in free fall.

Litecoin’s October 9 rally and failed investor rally.

If investors had capitalized on it, the momentum might have held, increasing the opportunity window and potentially triggering a consolidation phase above $130.

But we’re not in that timeline.

Fortunately, we may be looking at a strong reset, as $LTC is already showing signs of consolidation above $101 after briefly popping its head above $105.

And this time, investors are not willing to miss the opportunity window again. The 24-hour transaction volume is up 69.41%, a clear indication that momentum is building ahead of the SEC’s decision later today.

We then have the Relative Strength Index, which currently stands at 64.77 points. For reference, the bull zone begins at a price above 50.

Litecoin’s 64.77 RSI, suggesting strong bullish momentum.

The community is clearly hyped up, $LTC shows growing potential, and investors are ready. In this context, a breakout above $135 is more than achievable if LTCC performs well following its Nasdaq listing.

If $LTC meets the bullish expectations, another project that stands to gain significant attention is PEPENODE ($PEPENODE), with its presale already at $1.96M.

How PEPENODE Rewards Early Adoption

PEPENODE ($PEPENODE) encourages participation in its presale with the help of its innovative mine-to-earn mechanics.

The project addresses the main problems associated with crypto presales today: the lack of participation incentives. In short, presales don’t incentivize investors to buy in early, which leads to poor presale performances, which inadvertently lowers the coin’s visibility post launch.

PEPENODE’s mine-to-earn mechanics offer an exciting alternative in the form of virtual mining facilities. The concept is straightforward: purchase mining nodes, upgrade them, build your own virtual mining facility, activate it, and watch your rewards accumulate.

The earlier you buy, the stronger your nodes, the faster you mine, and the more you can earn. This translates to higher post-TGE rewards, which include actual meme coins, such as $FARTCOIN and $PEPE.

How PEPENODE’s mine-to-earn mechanic works.

The 653% staking APY is an additional incentive for early adoption.

$PEPENODE now sits at $0.0011227 and managed to raise $1,965,327 so far, while the presale is still going. Based on the project’s utility and meme value, the token still has plenty of growth potential.

A realistic price prediction for $PEPENODE puts the coin at $0.0077 by the end of 2026; possibly even higher if the mine-to-earn mechanics catch on. This translates to an ROI of 585%, excluding the staking benefits or the meme coin rewards resulting from your coin-farming.

Read our guide on how to buy $PEPENODE and visit the presale page to secure your nodes and start building your mining rig today.

This isn’t financial advice. Always do your own research (DYOR) and invest wisely.

Authored by Aaron Walker, NewsBTC: www.newsbtc.com/news/litecoin-135-price-prediction-pepenode-soars.

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