Crypto

Bitcoin whales add $500M as price rebounds above $70K amid easing US-Iran tensions

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Bitcoin breaks $75k on Gate as bulls eye key resistance

Bitcoin surged to $75,000 on Gate's BTC/USDT market on April 15, testing a key resistance level after bouncing from the $68,000 support that has consistently defined the cycle's floor. The move reflects ongoing price discovery as bulls attempt to break through familiar resistance bands.

Mow: Strategy's Purchasing Price to Be New BTC Floor

An analyst claims that MicroStrategy's $75,577 average Bitcoin purchase price will establish a new permanent price floor for BTC. This assertion reflects confidence in institutional adoption and suggests psychological support levels based on major corporate holdings.

Bitcoin Stalls Below $75,000 amid Geopolitical Fog and Tax-Day Selling

Bitcoin has stalled below $75,000 as geopolitical uncertainties and tax-related selling pressure weigh on market sentiment. Meanwhile, Ethereum, Solana, and other major altcoins show modest gains, suggesting selective strength across the broader crypto market.

Tether backs Stablecoin Development Corporation’s $134 million private placement used to acquire SKY tokens

Tether has backed the Stablecoin Development Corporation's $134 million private placement to acquire SKY tokens, with the holding company now maintaining approximately 2.15 billion SKY tokens in its treasury. This strategic investment signals confidence in SKY token adoption and strengthens the capital position of the publicly-traded entity.

Paris Blockchain Week opens with privacy, composability and tokenized gold in focus

Paris Blockchain Week 2026 opened with institutional investors focusing on three emerging trends: privacy solutions, composability protocols, and tokenized gold assets. The event signals growing institutional interest in these specific blockchain use cases as core investment priorities.

World Liberty Wants WLFI Locked Beyond Trump's Second Term—Investors Aren't Thrilled

World Liberty Financial, a Trump-backed cryptocurrency venture, implemented a four-year vesting schedule for WLFI tokens that extends beyond Trump's second term, sparking investor discontent. Early supporters expressed frustration over the extended lock-up period, raising concerns about token liquidity and ROI timelines.

Bitcoin Price Faces $75,000 Barrier, Eyes $85,000 Target

Bitcoin faced rejection at the $75,000 resistance level, closing at $74,164 despite reaching $76,100 intraday. The pullback follows a 15.8% recovery from $65,692, with $72,000 emerging as key support as the market consolidates before potential moves toward the $85,000 target.

BlackRock Reports $935M Crypto Inflows, $18.7B AUM Fall

BlackRock recorded $935 million in cryptocurrency inflows during Q1 2026 while experiencing an $18.7 billion decline in digital asset AUM due to market downturns, ending the quarter with $60.7 billion in crypto assets. Despite significant inflows, the firm's digital asset holdings represent less than 0.5% of its $13.9 trillion total AUM, indicating cryptocurrency remains a marginal allocation for the institutional giant.

Ripple Tests Out XRP Cashtag

Ripple is leveraging its social media presence to test X's new financial features, specifically exploring the XRP cashtag functionality on the platform. This move represents Ripple's strategic effort to integrate XRP into X's evolving financial infrastructure as the social media platform develops payment and financial services capabilities.

Kalshi broadens 24/7 commodities offering with new agriculture, metals, and energy markets

Kalshi has launched a commodities hub featuring new 24/7 trading contracts in energy, metals, and agriculture markets. The expansion capitalizes on increased demand for round-the-clock macro trading as volatility drives investor interest in diversified commodity exposure.

Bitcoin Could Hit $85K Before April Ends, Analyst Says

Analyst Michael Van de Poppe projects Bitcoin could reach $80,000–$85,000 before April ends, citing a recovering global market and strong technical momentum. The prediction hinges on Bitcoin breaking through $75,000 resistance with volume, with $72,000 serving as a key support floor that maintains the bullish thesis if tested.

Bitget slashes latency as it leans into ‘universal exchange’ push

Bitget has rebuilt its core trading infrastructure to reduce order-processing latency by up to 40%, positioning this technical upgrade as the foundation for its Universal Exchange strategy that aims to integrate cryptocurrency and traditional finance services under a single account.

MegaETH's Brix Raises $5.5M, Announces Imminent Launch of Turkish Lira Stablecoin

MegaETH-backed startup Brix has raised $5.5M in funding to launch iTRY, a Turkish lira stablecoin, marking an expansion into emerging market real-world asset tokenization. The initiative targets underserved markets where stablecoin adoption could provide financial infrastructure alternatives.

ETH/BTC Ratio Hits Its Best Level Since January

The ETH/BTC ratio reached 0.0313 on Wednesday, its highest level since January, driven by record Ethereum network activity and a $180 billion stablecoin milestone. This recovery signals potential momentum shift in the relative performance of Ethereum against Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Eyes Q2 Rebound as Institutions Deepen Crypto Commitment: Nexo

Bitcoin is positioned for a potential Q2 recovery following crypto's worst first quarter since 2018, with institutional interest evidenced by positive ETF inflows and $268 billion in stablecoins accumulating on exchanges. This capital positioning suggests market participants are preparing for renewed upside momentum after the sector's recent downturn.

US midterm election mirrors 2024 as crypto pacs move into Ohio races

Cryptocurrency-focused Super PACs are actively participating in the 2026 US midterm elections, particularly in Ohio's races, signaling an emerging pattern of crypto industry political mobilization similar to 2024. The involvement raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest in gubernatorial and Senate contests as the industry seeks to influence regulatory outcomes.

XRP Whale Flows Hit 2021 Levels: Is History Repeating?

XRP whale withdrawals from Binance have hit their lowest levels since 2021, signaling either cautious positioning or anticipatory stillness before a significant move. With XRP trading near $1.33 and price action compressed between support and resistance levels, the absence of large-holder activity suggests institutional investors are waiting for market clarity rather than abandoning positions.

Bitdeer hits 70 EH/s in self-mining bitcoin operations, claims top spot by compute

Bitdeer has achieved 70 EH/s in self-mining operations while managing a total hashrate of 78.1 EH/s across its combined fleet, positioning itself as a top contender in bitcoin mining by computational power. This milestone reflects significant growth in Bitdeer's mining infrastructure and competitive standing within the industry.

ETH/BTC ratio hits 10-week high as Ether outpaces Bitcoin: Are new price highs next?

Ether has reached a 10-week high against Bitcoin, with the ETH/BTC ratio climbing significantly and suggesting Ether may be gaining momentum relative to the flagship cryptocurrency. This technical milestone raises questions about whether Ethereum could approach new all-time price highs in the near term.