Bitcoin (BTC) failed to reclaim key support levels on Thursday as a combination of surging oil prices and the Federal Reserve’s most hawkish policy stance in years kept risk assets under pressure. The world’s largest cryptocurrency traded near $76,000, down roughly 2% from the previous day’s high, as geopolitical tensions from the US-Iran war continued […]
Bitcoin futures markets are flashing caution signals as the long-to-short ratio among professional traders reveals a subtle but meaningful shift in positioning. The development comes as the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady and Bitcoin struggles to break above key resistance levels. Funding rates turn negative Bitcoin perpetual futures funding rates turned negative on Wednesday, […]
Bitcoin (BTC) slipped from its local high near $79,500 on Monday as traders reduced exposure ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for Wednesday. The move extends a pattern observed since early 2025, where BTC has corrected seven out of ten times following an interest rate decision, according to historical data. Historical […]
Crypto exchange Bullish has deepened its integration with Ripple Prime, enabling institutional clients to trade Bitcoin options directly through the prime brokerage platform. The move adds options trading to existing spot, perpetual, and futures connectivity, allowing institutions to manage Bitcoin derivatives alongside other assets using existing accounts. Direct access to regulated options markets The integration […]
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission has taken the unusual step of suing four states — New York, Connecticut, Arizona, and Illinois — to block them from applying state-level gambling laws to prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket. The move, filed on April 24, escalates a jurisdictional battle over who gets to regulate platforms […]
Bitcoin has rebounded sharply against gold in recent weeks, a move that some analysts interpret as a potential cycle bottom for the leading cryptocurrency. Since March, the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio (BTC/XAU) has climbed roughly 40%, following seven consecutive months of decline. If historical patterns repeat, Bitcoin’s price in US dollar terms could reach $167,250 by April […]
Global crypto adoption fell sharply in the first quarter of 2026. Retail activity dropped 11% year over year to $979 billion, according to TRM Labs. The decline marks the second consecutive quarterly contraction and the steepest pullback since the 2022 bear market. The downturn was driven by mounting macroeconomic and geopolitical pressures. A stronger US […]
Bitcoin surged past a critical resistance level on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, sparking renewed optimism among traders. The move above $78,333 suggests buyers have regained control, potentially setting the stage for a run toward $84,000. This bullish shift comes after a sharp recovery from recent lows near $60,000, with several major alternative cryptocurrencies showing similar […]
New data reveals the 2024 Bitcoin halving cycle is showing markedly weaker performance compared to its predecessors. According to analysis from Galaxy’s head of research, Alex Thorn, the current market phase has delivered significantly lower price gains and volatility than the cycles following the 2012, 2016, and 2020 halvings. This trend raises questions about whether […]
April 19, 2026 – The cryptocurrency sector witnessed a day of stark contrasts. A major security breach drained hundreds of millions from a decentralized finance protocol, while traditional finance vehicles for Bitcoin recorded their strongest weekly performance in months. Meanwhile, a prominent digital identity project’s token fell sharply despite announcing new partnerships. These events highlight […]
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