MONACO, May 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Crypto news today is turning toward AlphaPepe after the presale crossed the $1.15 million milestone while Stage 16 remains live at $0.01683 per token. The holder count has now passed 8,400, the AlphaSwap AI DEX demo has surpassed 3,000 active users, and the project has completed a full 10/10 BlockSAFU security audit ahead of its planned Q2 2026 exchange debut.

The move comes as Bitcoin price prediction headlines return to the $120,000 debate following renewed institutional demand and fresh spot ETF inflows. Bitcoin remains the blue-chip benchmark in this market cycle, but its next major move still depends on liquidity, ETF demand, and broader risk appetite continuing to build over time….