Crypto Market Sees Shake-Ups and Predictions Amid Volatility

The cryptocurrency market is facing a period of significant volatility, with bitcoin's price drop sparking pessimism among investors. According to Google Trends, searches for "bitcoin going to zero" have increased, reflecting the growing concern among investors. However, not everyone is bearish on the cryptocurrency. Eric Trump, son of former US President Donald Trump, has reiterated his prediction that bitcoin will eventually reach $1 million.

Speaking at the World Liberty Financial forum at Mar-a-Lago, Eric Trump cited bitcoin's roughly 70% average annual gain over the past decade and challenged critics to name a better-performing asset class. His renewed optimism comes despite bitcoin trading below $67,000 and falling from its 2025 peak above $126,000.

Meanwhile, major players in the cryptocurrency market are facing significant challenges. Etherfi, a decentralized neobank and crypto card issuer, has announced that it is leaving Scroll for Optimism, taking with it millions of dollars in total value locked and monthly fees generated on Scroll. The decision marks a clear break from Scroll, an Ethereum ZK rollup, where etherfi was the dominant consumer-facing app.

According to data from DefiLlama, etherfi's Cash accounts and card program accounted for roughly $13.2 million in annualized fees on Scroll, and over $23,000 in the past 24 hours. The loss of etherfi is a significant blow to Scroll, which now has a total value locked of around $188 million.

In other news, Blockfills, a crypto lender backed by trading giant Susquehanna, is up for sale after recording at least $75 million in lending losses. The firm suspended deposits and withdrawals last week due to renewed market weakness, with bitcoin below $70,000 and ether under $2,000. The company transacted over $60 billion in trading volume in 2025.

The challenges faced by major players in the cryptocurrency market are not limited to the industry itself. Consulting giant Accenture is monitoring senior staff logins to AI tools and tying career advancement to adoption rates, highlighting the growing importance of AI in the industry.

As the cryptocurrency market continues to experience volatility, investors and observers are seeking answers about the future of the industry. While some, like Eric Trump, remain bullish on the prospects of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, others are more pessimistic. One thing is certain, however: the cryptocurrency market is facing a period of significant change and upheaval.

Sources:

• Etherfi's announcement on X
• Accenture's AI adoption policies
• Eric Trump's speech at the World Liberty Financial forum
• Blockfills' announcement on sale
• Google Trends data on "bitcoin going to zero" searches