Crypto analyst Kaz has called the local Bitcoin top, stating that the leading crypto has little room to the upside. The analyst also explained why BTC is now likely to drop below the psychological $60,000 level, which would mark a new low for the crypto asset. Bitcoin Top About To Form As Price Eyes Drop Below $60,000 In an X post, Kaz said Bitcoin is very close to a local top, despite market participants predicting a sustained rally to $90,000. He noted that the last local top formed around $97,000, when people were calling for a rally to $108,000, but it did not happen. Instead, BTC was....
Meta Picks Solana And Polygon For Creator Stablecoin Payouts
Meta has begun rolling out USDC payouts for select creators in Colombia and the Philippines, marking the company’s most concrete return to crypto payments since the collapse of its Libra and Diem ambitions. The feature uses Solana and Polygon as supported blockchain rails, putting two major public networks inside a creator-payment flow run through Meta’s […]
Stablecoins Go Mainstream As Meta Rolls Out Creator Payouts In Philippines, C...
Facebook paid its creators nearly $3 billion in 2025 — a 35% jump from the year before. Now some of those Meta creators will get paid in crypto. Related Reading: Dogecoin Futures Open Interest Explodes As Leveraged Traders Pile In Meta: A Second Try At Digital Payments Meta has begun rolling out USDC stablecoin payouts to select creators in the Philippines and Colombia, marking the company’s return to digital currency after a failed attempt years ago. Creators who sign up can link a third-party crypto wallet to Facebook’s payout platform and receive funds directly on the Solana....
South Korea Ramps Up 2027 Crypto Tax Prep Amid Abolition Calls
South Korea’s tax authority has begun preparations to implement its 20-22% tax on crypto income starting next year, fast-tracking the development of a tax base and tracking system to end years of delays for the Income Tax Act. Related Reading: Japan Regulators Target Crypto Deals In Real Estate With New Guidance NTS Begins 2027 Crypto […]
Fidelity Flags Bitcoin Price Zone That Historically Marked Accumulation
Fidelity Digital Assets says Bitcoin’s latest drawdown has pushed the market into a zone that has historically aligned with accumulation phases, even as its momentum signal remains negative and broader crypto risk appetite stays narrow. In its Signals Report Q2 2026, Fidelity’s research team described a market still working through a corrective phase rather than entering a broad-based expansion. Bitcoin remains the dominant source of unrealized profitability across the digital asset complex, while other major assets continue to stabilize after a sharp reset in Q1. Fidelity Says Bitcoin....
Celsius Founder Lands $10 Million FTC Settlement—And A Crypto Ban For Life
Alex Mashinsky, the founder of the crypto lender Celsius, has settled with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The high-profile case stems from allegations that Mashinsky and Celsius violated multiple areas of federal law, including claims tied to securities and commodities rules. Celsius Founder’s New Limits Under the terms described in the FTC’s latest filing, […]
Bitcoin Could Free Businesses From Bank Control, CEO Says
Twenty One Capital holds 43,514 Bitcoin worth roughly $3.3 billion — and its CEO wants the world to know why. Related Reading: Bitcoin Transparency Gets A Boost As Dorsey’s Block Unveils Reserve Proof A Direct Attack On Card Networks Jack Mallers took the stage at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference with one clear message: the payment […]
Dogecoin (DOGE) Jumps Past $0.10, Bulls Eye Extended Upside Move
Dogecoin started a fresh increase from the $0.0950 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now facing hurdles near $0.1075 and might aim for a larger rally. DOGE price started a decent upward move above $0.100 and $0.1050. The price is trading above the $0.1040 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support at $0.1020 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could continue to move up if it stays above $0.10. Dogecoin Price Rallies Above Hurdles Dogecoin price remained supported above the $0.0965 zone....
Fake ‘HSBC’ Stablecoins Emerge Before Launch—Hong Kong Issues Warning
Hong Kong’s financial regulator has warned about fake tokens claiming to be associated with licensed stablecoin issuers HSBC and Anchorpoint. Both Anchorpoint & HSBC Confirm No Official Stablecoin Launch Yet The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has posted a notification on its website warning the public regarding certain stablecoins floating around that claim to be […]
XRP Price Softens Further, Grinding Losses Test Bullish Patience
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.380. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.3840 and $1.40. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.3840 zone. The price is now trading below $1.380 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3840 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.3840. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price failed to stay above $1.40 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price....
Bitcoin $90,000 Predictions Surge Across Social Media—Contrarian Signal?
Social media data shows trader calls for $90,000+ Bitcoin prices have registered a spike recently, a potential sign of FOMO brewing in the market. Bitcoin Has Seen An Uptick In Greedy Social Media Calls In a new post on X, analytics firm Santiment has talked about where the social media crowd is expecting Bitcoin to go next. The indicator of relevance here is the “Social Volume,” which measures the total number of posts/messages/threads containing unique mentions of a given term or topic that currently exist on the major social media platforms. Related Reading: Bitcoin Market....
Bitcoin’s Rally Is Being Supercharged By Strategy, According To Bitwise
If Strategy keeps buying at its current pace, it could surpass Bitcoin’s pseudonymous creator Satoshi Nakamoto as the largest single holder of the cryptocurrency within two years. Related Reading: Crypto Crackdown Refocused: FBI, DOJ Zero In On Bad Actors, Not Code Creators That projection, from Galaxy Digital research head Alex Thorn, puts into sharp focus […]
Ethereum Price Downtrend Gains Pace—Is A Steeper Drop Ahead?
Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,265. ETH is now consolidating above $2,220 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,280 zone. The price is trading below $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a rising channel with support at $2,295 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,220 zone. Ethereum Price Dips Further Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,320 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin. ETH....
Hyperliquid Jumps Into The Betting Boom With New ‘Outcome Tokens’ For Real-Wo...
Hyperliquid (HYPE), one of the fastest-growing decentralized exchanges in crypto, is moving into prediction markets with a proposal aimed at competing with Polymarket and Kalshi. Bloomberg reported Wednesday that Hyperliquid is testing a new system upgrade called HIP-4, designed to let traders bet on real-world outcomes on a platform that has gained attention for how quickly and aggressively it has expanded. Hyperliquid Tests HIP-4 Prediction Markets HIP-4 is currently in public testing, and its focus would be prediction-style contracts rather than Hyperliquid’s traditional core product:....
Bitcoin Price Weakness Grows, Traders Brace For Further Downside
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $76,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $75,000 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $76,500 and extended losses. The price is trading below $76,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $77,200 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $76,500 and $77,200 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $76,500 support zone. BTC remained in a bearish....
Cardano Builder IO Says It Delivered 16 Of 18 Treasury Commitments
Input Output said it progressed 16 of 18 treasury-funded Cardano commitments across Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, framing the period as a test of whether ecosystem funding can translate into publicly verifiable delivery. Two commitments, Acropolis and tiered pricing, were canceled, with funding returned to the treasury, according to IO’s delivery report. The report positions […]
Dogecoin Futures Open Interest Explodes As Leveraged Traders Pile In
A crypto analyst has placed a seven-figure bet against Dogecoin, warning that the market looks dangerously overextended. CryptoQuant’s JA Maartun opened a short position of 1 million DOGE, citing a sharp and rapid buildup of leveraged contracts that he described as a risky setup. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run Brewing: ATH In Sight By Late 2026: Analyst The Numbers Behind The Warning DOGE futures open interest climbed 33% in just five days, jumping from roughly 505 million to approximately 683 million DOGE contracts. The surge was steady, beginning around April 23 and peaking....
Shiba Inu Open Interest Jumps As Whales Quietly Accumulate SHIB
Shiba Inu is trading in a tightly wound setup as derivatives activity rises, whale positioning turns more aggressive, and price remains capped below a key macro resistance zone. The meme coin’s short-term indicators have improved, but leverage is increasingly driving the structure beneath the surface. SHIB is currently roughly 17% below its 200-day moving average and still locked inside a broader downtrend. Year to date, the asset remains down 24.6%, while its annual decline stands at 54.15%. That macro backdrop is difficult to ignore. Yet the near-term picture is less one-sided. SHIB....
Is Solana Dead Or Is There Something Going On Behind The Scenes?
Solana (SOL) has shown weak price action throughout this year, recording only modest gains even as several major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, staged stronger rallies. Data from CoinMarketCap indicates that SOL is currently down more than 45% year-to-date. Moreover, reports suggest that the cryptocurrency’s total revenue has collapsed by 98%, from $120 million to just $2 […]
Ethereum Poised For $140% Rally If This Resistance Flips – Analyst Calls Brea...
While Ethereum (ETH) is at a pivotal crossroads, some analysts suggest that a reclaim of a key resistance could open the door to a massive breakout. However, others have raised questions about the altcoin’s next move amid the recent market volatility and weak signals. Related Reading: Bitcoin Faces ‘Most Critical Week In Months’ Amid $76,000 Retest – Should Investors Worry? Ethereum Breakout: ‘A Matter Of When’ Ethereum has found a new price range after turning the $2,250 level into support during the April market recovery. The cryptocurrency has been trading between the $2,250-$2,400....
Why The Bitcoin Price Could Hit $68,000 Again
The Bitcoin price is currently sitting on a key support trendline that could determine its next major move. According to a crypto analyst, a breakout from this level could lead to two possible scenarios. On the bullish side, the cryptocurrency could extend its recent price recovery and push higher. However, in a bearish scenario, the analyst predicts a steep decline, with price possibly revisiting $68,000. Given the significance of this trendline, analysts and traders are closely watching to see how Bitcoin will react here. Bitcoin Price Sits At Critical Make Or Break Trendline Crypto....
Bitcoin Large Players Have Built A Sell Wall At $80.5K–$82K – Spoofing Or Str...
Bitcoin is holding above $76,000 as the market tests resistance, and bulls attempt to build the momentum needed for the next leg higher. The price is constructive. The order book above it is not cooperating. Data from CoinGlass shows that the sell wall between $80,500 and $82,000 has been in place for over 24 hours. The orders are large, evenly spaced at approximately $3.3 million intervals, and they have not moved. In order book analysis, that combination — scale, spacing, and persistence — is the fingerprint of deliberate placement rather than coincidental accumulation. Spoofs disappear....
Bitcoin’s Most Trusted Miner Stress Indicator Just Flashed a Buy Signal: Shou...
Bitcoin is holding above $76,000 as the market tests resistance and the broader environment remains uncertain. The price is constructive, but the forces operating beneath it tell a more complicated story — and top analyst Darkfost has identified a signal in the Hash Ribbons that adds a specific layer of structural context to where Bitcoin […]
Western Union’s Solana Move Signals A Shift In Global Payment Infrastructure
Western Union’s decision to build on Solana isn’t just another stablecoin integration, but a signal that the foundations of global payments may be starting to shift. For decades, Western Union has been synonymous with cross-border money movement, built on a network of intermediaries, settlement layers, and regional constraints. Behind the surface, this move suggests a potential shift in how global payment infrastructure is being built, upgraded, and ultimately replaced. How Solana Could Fit Into The Future Of Global Money Movement Western Union’s decision to build USDPT on Solana is....
Bitcoin Sees Declining Short-Term Activity Amid Gradual Upside Momentum
Bitcoin may have pulled back briefly after days of upward action, but its price is still holding firm above the pivotal $77,000 mark backed by growing bullish sentiment across the broader cryptocurrency market. While BTC’s price has displayed upside momentum, the on-chain indicator points to a steady decline in activity among short-term holders. Short-Term Holder […]
A Stealth Force In Derivatives—Why Bitcoin Can’t Punch Past $80,000 Yet
Bitcoin (BTC) failed again to push back above the $80,000 level this week, a price point that has remained stubbornly resistant since early February. After struggling through the latest attempt to break higher, BTC retraced to around $75,400 on Wednesday. Bloomberg attributes part of this stagnation to a less visible but powerful force: positioning in the options market. According to the report, a concentrated set of call options has built up around the $80,000 strike on Deribit. Why Bitcoin Keeps Stalling Near $80,000 As Andy Baehr, managing director of asset management at GSR, explained....
Analyst Reveals Bitcoin Big Picture, Predicts 50% Crash By EOY
Bitcoin’s price structure is starting to look less like a clean recovery to $80,000 and more like a battleground between $76,000 and $78,000, where every rally is being tested, and every dip is being watched. A new technical outlook from a crypto analyst known as Guru is now adding an interesting angle to that uncertainty, outlining a path where Bitcoin could first lure in late buyers before unwinding into a 50% decline before the end of the year. Next Bitcoin Move Bitcoin’s recent price action in April has led to bullish momentum slowly creeping in, and many analysts are now looking at....
Analyst Says High XRP Price Targets Are Dangerous, Here’s Why
XRP has never lacked ambitious price forecasts, but a warning from crypto analyst ChartNerd is aimed at the extreme end of that optimism. As XRP is trading at $1.39, down over 60% from its all-time high of $3.65 reached in July 2025, the analyst is part of those pushing back hard against a culture of […]
Aave entered April 2026 as DeFi’s largest lending protocol. By mid-month, it was managing the fallout from one of the most damaging exploits in its history — and the on-chain data is now revealing just how deeply the event disrupted the protocol’s core activity. Related Reading: Crypto Traders Just Moved $100 Billion In Gold Volume: Find Out What Is Driving The Rush The incident began at Kelp DAO, where attackers exploited a $293 million vulnerability and used the stolen tokens as collateral on Aave V3. Aave’s smart contracts were never breached — the protocol functioned....
XRP Stopped Rewarding Risk In March, But Started Again In April. Discover If ...
XRP is holding above $1.40 as the market approaches what feels like a defining moment — a price level that has served as both support and resistance through weeks of consolidation, with buyers and sellers increasingly aware that the next decisive move is building. The price action is cautious. The data beneath it is beginning […]
Dogecoin Compression Nears End: Big Move Brewing In Either Direction
Dogecoin is approaching a critical inflection point as its price action tightens within a narrowing range. As key levels come into focus, the next breakout, whether upward or downward, could define DOGE’s short-term trend and unfold with significant momentum. Dogecoin Tightens Range: Triangle Compression Signals Imminent Move According to a recent technical analysis by ChiefraT, Dogecoin is currently navigating a tightening triangle structure on its price chart. This pattern indicates a period of significant range compression, where the price is being squeezed between converging....
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Bid For Retrial
Sam Bankman-Fried’s attempt to get a new trial collapsed Tuesday when a federal judge called his legal arguments baseless — and suggested the whole effort was less about justice than about fixing his public image. Related Reading: Bitcoin Transparency Gets A Boost As Dorsey’s Block Unveils Reserve Proof Judge Lewis Kaplan, who presided over Bankman-Fried’s […]
Amid the renewed bullish momentum of Ethereum’s price, a key divergence has been spotted among ETH traders across the evolving market. While derivatives trading across ETH has picked up pace in the face of improving conditions, spot market volume is trending toward the downside. Derivatives Gain Control Of The Ethereum Market Ethereum is experiencing a […]
CLARITY Act Nears Last Markup—White House Adviser Sees ‘Rocket Ship’ Crypto Boom
After months of setbacks, the long-awaited CLARITY Act appears to be approaching its final procedural hurdle in the Senate. The Banking Committee is expected to schedule the vote for May, bringing the bill closer to a full Senate vote. At the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Patrick Witt, the White House’s top […]
Pundit Shares The Most Important Thing To Remember About XRP
Crypto pundit SMQKE has shared an important thing that XRP holders have to remember when it comes to the altcoin’s price. He alluded to the token’s historical price appreciation and noted that XRP is better positioned to record more significant gains following Ripple’s recent acquisitions. What To Remember About XRP’s Price In an X post, SMQKE reminded XRP holders that the token delivered nearly 350x returns between 2017 and 2018, while Bitcoin and Ethereum gained 14x and 100x, respectively, during that period. He noted that this means XRP’s price increase was roughly 24x steeper than....
Dogecoin OI Is Exploding And Shiba Inu Exchange Inflows Are Crashing, Is It T...
Dogecoin’s open interest (OI) is again on the rise, signaling an increase in traders’ interest in the leading meme coin. At the same time, Shiba Inu’s exchange inflows have dropped, indicating that crypto investors are positioning for a rally for the meme coin. Dogecoin OI And Shiba Inu Exchange Inflows In Focus Coinglass data shows […]
Here’s How The Ethereum Vs. Solana Rivalry Is Going
Ethereum and Solana are once again under close watch as fresh data reveals how both networks are performing, with recent fee metrics and on-chain activity offering a clearer picture of where momentum currently sits. Ethereum Vs. Solana: Fee Dominance And Growing Activity Recent figures directly address how both networks compare, showing Ethereum building a clear lead in economic activity. Data shared on April 24, 2026, by @ETH_Daily revealed that Ethereum had been generating more total fees than Solana for over a week. In the most recent 24-hour snapshot, Ethereum recorded approximately....
Bitcoin In the US Military: How BTC Could Help Strengthen National Security
Bitcoin (BTC) has moved beyond a payments network and reserve asset into a technology increasingly tied to strategic defense and cybersecurity. US military officials are now weighing its value and potential role in national security. These remarks have added to the growing discussion around how the cryptocurrency could strengthen military resilience and support national power. […]
Crypto Markets Rattle As Bitcoin Sinks Under $77K Following Oil Spike
Bitcoin’s technical indicators had just started flashing warning signs when crude oil markets made things worse. The MACD histogram turned red — a signal that buying pressure was fading — right as West Texas Intermediate crude surged past $104 a barrel, rattling risk assets across the board. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run Brewing: ATH In Sight By Late 2026: Analyst Bitcoin Gives Back Recent Gains BTC had clawed its way above $78,000 earlier this week, briefly restoring confidence among buyers. That recovery is now gone. The cryptocurrency slipped below $77,000 on April 28, trading....
Litecoin’s MWEB Bug Let An Attacker Create 85,034 LTC
Litecoin developers have disclosed that a critical validation flaw in the network’s Mimblewimble Extension Block implementation allowed an attacker to create an inflated pegout of 85,034.47285734 LTC in March 2026, before a coordinated emergency response recovered the funds and neutralized the accounting imbalance. The incident, detailed in a postmortem published by Litecoin developer David Burkett […]
XRP Faces Fragile Setup As Whale Selling Meets Retail Buying
XRP’s on-chain profile is flashing a conflicted market structure, with valuation metrics showing holders underwater while derivatives positioning remains heavily skewed to the long side. A granular on-chain report from Alphractal’s AI assistant suggests the asset is caught between retail accumulation, whale distribution and fragile leverage conditions. The report places XRP’s spot price at $1.3944 against a realized price of $1.4881, meaning the token trades at a 6.29% discount to its aggregate cost basis. Its MVRV ratio stands at 0.9613, below the 1.0 threshold often used to indicate that....
$250K Bitcoin In 2026? Analyst Warns Bulls To ‘Stop With The Mushrooms’
Bitcoin could fall to around $30,000 before the year is out — at least according to one widely followed chart analyst. That bleak projection, drawn from a pattern tied to US midterm election years, is adding fresh weight to a growing skepticism about whether Bitcoin can reach $250,000 in 2026. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bull Run Brewing: ATH In Sight By Late 2026: Analyst Pattern Tied To Election Years Raises Red Flags Analyst Merlijn The Trader pointed to a recurring tendency for Bitcoin to sell off sharply in May of midterm election years. In 2014, Bitcoin dropped 60%. In 2018, it fell....
XRP Price At $25,000? The ‘Divine’ Prediction That Is Setting The Community O...
A video circulating on X this week has led one of the most persistent debates in the XRP community: just how high can the cryptocurrency’s price go? The clip, shared by pseudonymous account XRP Bags, features a woman describing what she calls a divine vision in which the altcoin appeared on her personal trading platform at a price of $25,000. This is not the first time XRP has been subjected to ultra-bullish price predictions, but most of them have been based on technical analysis and/or the premise of adoption. A $25,000 XRP Prediction Rooted In A Vision The prediction in question....
Czech Central Bank’s Bitcoin Bet Delivers Early Findings, Governor Says
Aleš Michl, governor of the Czech National Bank, said the institution’s early research suggests a small Bitcoin allocation could improve portfolio returns without materially increasing overall risk. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, Michl framed the finding not as a policy shift or ideological endorsement, but as part of a broader effort […]
Bitcoin Hash Ribbons Flash Buy Signal, But This Time Comes With A Warning
Bitcoin’s Hash Ribbons indicator has flashed another buy signal, reviving a historically watched miner-capitulation setup. But according to crypto analyst Darkfost, the signal may require more caution this cycle as miner activity becomes increasingly exposed to energy shocks, geopolitical pressure and shrinking block rewards. Hash Ribbons is designed to track stress in Bitcoin mining by comparing the 30-day moving average of hashrate with the 60-day moving average. When shorter-term hashrate falls below longer-term hashrate and later recovers, the model has often been interpreted as a sign....
Japan Regulators Target Crypto Deals In Real Estate With New Guidance
In response to the growing adoption of crypto in real estate, four Japanese regulatory authorities have issued joint guidance outlining compliance requirements to mitigate money laundering risks in property transactions. Related Reading: GENIUS Act Ready Or Not? BitGo Says Here Are The 5 Fixes For Successful Rollout Authorities Issue Crypto Guidance For Real Estate Industry […]
XRP Sentiment Tanks To A 2-Year Low—But History Hints At Major Bullish Comeback
Over the past 48 hours, XRP lost the important $1.40 support level. Meanwhile, social sentiment around the token moved in the wrong direction, widening the gap between bullish and bearish voices. Fear and caution are becoming more common among investors, and that shift is happening while the price action remains unstable. Still, one analyst believes […]
Bitcoin Faces ‘Most Critical Week In Months’ Amid $76,000 Retest – Should Inv...
As Bitcoin (BTC) retests a critical support level, analysts have warned that the leading cryptocurrency is facing its most important week in months, which could make or break its recovery rally. Related Reading: Bitcoin Set For $88,000? Analysts Forecast May Breakout After Key Weekly Close Bitcoin Price At A Crossroads On Tuesday, Bitcoin dropped below the $76,000 support for the first time in a week, falling to the $75,666 level before bouncing. The flagship crypto has been trading between $74,000-$80,000 after breaking out of its three-month range earlier this month. Amid its recent....
Ethereum Nears 190M Holders—Triple Bitcoin’s Count In Widening Adoption Gap
On-chain data shows the Ethereum network is nearing in on the 190 million holders milestone, hosting more than triple the userbase of Bitcoin. Ethereum Has Been Widening Its Adoption Gap To Bitcoin In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has shared how the various top networks in the digital asset sector like […]
Solana (SOL) Rebound Feels Exhausted—Are Sellers Taking Over Again?
Solana failed to settle above $86 and corrected most gains. SOL price is now consolidating losses above $82 and might attempt another increase. SOL price started a fresh decline below $86 and $85 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $85 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $84 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $83.00 or $82.50. Solana Price Dips From $88 Solana price failed to remain stable above $88 and....
