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 […]

DeFi Deleveraging Hits AAVE – Analyst Explains Why Borrowing Demand Falls Off...

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 […]

Ethereum Traders Shift: Spot Market Weakness Drives Rise In Derivatives Trading

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....

Bitcoin Transparency Gets A Boost As Dorsey’s Block Unveils Reserve Proof

Block is now offering 5% Bitcoin cash back at Square merchants — a detail that quietly underscores just how far Jack Dorsey’s payments company has gone in tying its business to Bitcoin. Related Reading: Ethereum Power Play: Bitmine Rockets Past 5M ETH With Fresh 101,901 Purchase The reward program was announced Monday in Las Vegas […]

Galaxy Digital Posts $200M Quarterly Loss—Did Hyperliquid Help Avoid New Crisis?

Galaxy Digital reported a tough start to the year as crypto prices fell and market values broadly contracted. In its first-quarter (Q1) results, the company reported a net loss of $216 million while the total crypto market capitalization slid by roughly 20% during the same period.  Despite that difficult environment, Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz said in an interview with Bloomberg that Hyperliquid (HYPE) helped the company avoid even worse outcomes. Galaxy Digital Q1 Snapshot In Galaxy’s Q1 2026 reporting, the company attributed the net loss primarily to the depreciation of digital asset....

XRP Price Trades Below $1.40, Can It Stabilize And Rebound?

XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.40. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.3980 and $1.40. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.40 zone. The price is now trading below $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3820 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.40. XRP Price Dips Further XRP price failed to stay above $1.4050 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The....

Analyst Ted Pillows Calls Out The XRP Liquidity Points In Both Directions

Crypto market analyst Ted Pillows has identified key liquidity zones that could shape XRP’s next major move as the cryptocurrency continues to consolidate in a range. With both bullish and bearish positions building, the setup points to rising tension among traders and investors as they attempt to predict XRP’s future price action.  XRP Forms Liquidity […]

Bitcoin Market Returning To Risk-On? Flow Pulse Surges 136% From March Lows

On-chain data suggests appetite for risk may be returning in the Bitcoin sector as spot to derivatives flows in the market have surged recently. Bitcoin Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse Has Shot Up As highlighted by CryptoQuant author Axel Adler Jr in an X post, the Bitcoin Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse has witnessed sharp increase since the March lows. The “Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse” (IFP) refers to an indicator that keeps track of the total amount of BTC flowing between spot and derivatives exchanges. Related Reading: Chainlink Exchange Outflows Hit 970,430 LINK, Largest Of 2026 When....

Ethereum Price Pulls Back To $2,250, Traders Watch For Reaction

Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,300. ETH is now consolidating above $2,250 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,320 zone. The price is trading below $2,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,300 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,250 zone. Ethereum Price Extends Losses Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,330 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin.....

BlackRock’s Bitcoin Options Could Fuel A New All-Time High: Expert

Bitwise advisor Jeff Park says Bitcoin’s next all-time high could be driven not by spot ETF flows alone, but by a fast-growing options market around BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. Speaking at Bitcoin Conference 2026 in Las Vegas on Monday, Park argued that IBIT options are beginning to reshape the structure of Bitcoin volatility and may become the catalyst for the asset’s next major leg higher. Why BlackRock’s Bitcoin Options Could Be Crucial Park said the market has reached a notable inflection point: IBIT options open interest has now overtaken Deribit’s open interest “for the....

Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Breaks Green Streak: US Selling Pressure Back?

American Bitcoin sellers may be making a return as data shows the Coinbase Premium Gap has turned negative for the first time in 20 days. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Has Broken Its Positive Streak In a new post on X, CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn has talked about the latest trend in the Coinbase Premium Gap […]

Bitcoin Price Dips Under $76,500, Sellers Push For Deeper Pullback

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $78,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $75,500 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $77,500 and corrected gains. The price is trading below $77,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $76,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $76,000 and $75,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Further Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $77,500 support zone. BTC remained in....

Bitcoin Bull Run Brewing: ATH In Sight By Late 2026: Analyst

Bitcoin’s valuation against gold has dropped to one of its lowest levels on record — a signal that, historically, has shown up near major market bottoms. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Could Be Near As White House Signals Major Update A Pattern Worth Watching That’s one of the key observations from crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe, who believes Bitcoin is building toward new all-time highs before the year is out. Van de Poppe points to the relationship between Bitcoin and gold as a telling sign. When gold rallies hard, Bitcoin often lags. But once gold peaks,....

XRP Traders Scale Back Leverage As Ratio Drops On Binance – What This Means

After a broader market recovery, XRP’s price is showing strength as the altcoin moves toward key resistance levels. XRP’s price may be gradually trending upward, but a recent signal shows that investors are not fully confident about the renewed uptrend as high-risk positions drop on exchanges. Reduced Leverage Activity Hits XRP on Binance While the […]

Chainlink Exchange Outflows Hit 970,430 LINK, Largest Of 2026

On-chain data shows Chainlink traders have made their largest amount of exchange withdrawals since December, a potential sign of accumulation. Chainlink Exchange Netflow Has Seen A Sharp Negative Spike As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, a significant amount of Chainlink supply has left exchanges recently. The indicator of interest here is the “Exchange Flow Balance,” which measures, as its name suggests, the net amount of LINK flowing into or out of wallets connected to centralized exchanges. Related Reading: Solana Nears Triangle Apex: Is A 10%....

World-Renowned Analyst Predicts Death For Bitcoin’s Biggest Supporter, Here’s...

Bitcoin is back in focus after a well-known critic warned that its biggest corporate supporter, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), could face a serious breakdown. The warning comes from Peter Schiff, who believes the company’s current financial strategy may not be able to hold up over time. Bitcoin-Linked Financing Model Raises Structural Concerns At the center of […]

Bitmine’s Ethereum Accumulation Signals A New Corporate Playbook

Bitmine’s aggressive accumulation of Ethereum isn’t just another headline; it’s a signal that a new corporate strategy may be taking shape in the digital asset space. At a time when most firms are still cautiously exploring digital assets, Bitmine is moving with conviction, building one of the largest ETH positions and signaling a shift in how companies may think about balance sheets, capital allocation, and long-term positioning. How Ethereum Is Becoming More Than A Passive Treasury Asset Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR) had just become one of the largest Ethereum holders in....

Bitcoin Bulls Should Be Wary Of This Level Or Investors Risk Getting Trapped

A crypto analyst has sounded the alarm over a critical breakout level that could trap many Bitcoin (BTC) bulls. The analyst has predicted that the BTC price could extend its ongoing recovery and potentially push toward the $80,000 level in the short term. However, he cautioned that this move could attract late buyers who mistake […]

XRP OI Z-Score Just Dropped To Levels Seen Before Its 600% Rally In 2024

New reports reveal that XRP’s Open Interest (OI) Z-Score has declined to extremely low levels, indicating reduced speculation and a possible leverage reset. According to analysts, the last time XRP’s OI Z-Score reached this level, it triggered an explosive 600% rally to new highs in 2024, ending the cryptocurrency’s years-long decline and consolidation.  XRP Open Interest Z-Score Declines To Near Zero Market analyst Xaif Crypto has taken to X to highlight a major shift in XRP’s leverage conditions across the futures market. According to the analyst, derivatives activity has cooled down....

Hyperliquid Vs Solana: CEO Frames The Competition As Path Toward ‘Bitcoin 3.0’

Justin Bons, founder of Cyber Capital, Europe’s oldest crypto fund, used X (formerly Twitter) to lay out a detailed defense of Hyperliquid (HYPE) as it competes with Solana (SOL).  In his post, Bons framed the conversation around what he calls “devils hiding in the details,” arguing that Hyperliquid’s rise is tied to design choices that […]

21Shares Pushes Dogecoin Into Mainstream With European ETF Exchange Listing

While it may not be as significant as its Bitcoin and Ethereum counterparts, the Dogecoin ETF remains one of the most historic achievements in the cryptocurrency sector this year. As the ETF landscape gains momentum, DOGE ETFs have just hit a notable milestone that could bolster demand for these newly launched investment products. Dogecoin Investment […]

Coinbase Sees Neutral Q2 Crypto Setup—Here’s What Latest Survey Signals For B...

Coinbase Institutional has released its latest second-quarter (Q2) outlook for the crypto market, offering a read on what institutional investors said about Bitcoin (BTC) as the industry moves into Q2.  What Coinbase Thinks About Q2 2026 In the report, Coinbase frames its overall position as neutral for the second quarter of the year, pointing to […]

Ethereum Price To Rally 100% In 2026: Here’s Where It Will Start And End

Ethereum’s long stretch of sideways movement may be closer to resolution than most market participants expect. A higher time frame analysis shared by a TradingView analyst suggests the current structure is the final stage before a larger expansion that sees the Ethereum price rallying by over 100% in 2026. This prediction rests on decades of price history that, taken together, present a compelling case. Ethereum has done this before, the structure is intact, and a 100% move from the current price level is possible. A Six-Year Consolidation Hiding A Bullish Structure Technical analysis of....

XRP Price Target At $18,000: Expert Says—Only One Condition Must Be Met

Crypto prices have been under pressure recently, and XRP has been hit particularly hard. On Tuesday, the token slid below the key $1.4 level, adding to the broader cautious mood across the market.  Even so, some analysts are pointing to a very different kind of narrative—one grounded in on-chain liquidity data and scenario modeling rather than short-term price forecasts. What The $18,000 XRP Scenario Depends On A researcher highlighted by crypto analyst Bull Winkle has been working with a live valuation tool that pulls real-time metrics directly from the XRP Ledger (XRPL).  The idea behind....

Bitmine Just Staked Another $260M In Ethereum: What’s the Endgame?

Ethereum is struggling to reclaim the $2,400 level as the broader market consolidates and buyers search for the conviction needed to push through overhead resistance. The price chart shows hesitation. The on-chain data, however, is showing something quite different — and it is coming from the same entity that has been quietly reshaping Ethereum’s supply […]

Crypto Traders Just Moved $100 Billion In Gold Volume: Find Out What Is Drivi...

The crypto market is consolidating after months of bearish price action, with participants navigating an environment defined by geopolitical tension, macro uncertainty, and a price structure that has yet to confirm a clear direction. In this context, top analyst Darkfost has identified a behavioral shift that cuts across the usual boundaries between crypto and traditional finance — and what it reveals about where market participants are directing their attention is worth understanding. Related Reading: XRP’s Recovery Is Real, But The Risk Appetite Behind It Is Still Broken – Analyst Since....

Ripple Is A ‘Silent Killer’: How It’s Using XRP To Solve Crypto’s Biggest Bot...

Much of the crypto market has spent 2026 fixated on XRP’s price chart, which has shed more than 60% from its 2025 peak. However, Ripple itself has been doing something far more consequential, which has been dismantling the structural barriers that have kept crypto on the sidelines. One of the clearest signals came from Ripple’s […]