Celsius founder Alexander Mashinsky, who was responsible for the $4.7 billion 2022 crypto crash, has been banned from crypto. This forms part of a $10 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) while the crypto founder continues to serve a 12-year sentence. Celsius Founder Banned From Crypto As Part of $10 Million FTC Settlement A court order filed by the FTC shows that the Celsius founder is permanently banned from crypto. The order stipulates that Mashinsky is not allowed to advertise, market, promote, offer, distribute, or assist in doing any of these things with respect to products or services used to deposit, exchange, invest, or withdraw assets. Related Reading: Here’s What Happened In The Donald Trump Crypto Meeting With $TRUMP Holders This crypto ban forms part of a $10 million settlement with the FTC. The order included a $4.72 billion monetary judgment against the Celsius founder in favor of the Commission. This sum relates to Mashinsky’s role in the 2022 crash of his crypto lending platform, which left customers unable to access $4.7 billion in deposits. However, this monetary judgment is suspended, and Mashinsky has been ordered to pay $10 million to satisfy this monetary relief. The order also noted that the crypto founder shall be deemed to have satisfied the payment obligation if he pays this amount to the Department of Justice (DOJ) pursuant to the forfeiture order entered in his criminal case. It is worth noting that the Celsius founder is currently serving a 12-year sentence for fraud and market manipulation. The crypto founder had pleaded guilty in 2024 to committing commodities fraud and securities fraud at Celsius and was subsequently sentenced last year. The prosecution revealed that Mashinsky had used customers’ assets to place risky bets and to “line his own pockets.” In addition to his prison term, the Celsius founder was also sentenced to three years of supervised release and ordered to pay a $50,000 fine and forfeit $48 million. Crypto Founder Denied New Trial In Fraud Case Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), who was convicted for fraud like Mashinsky, has had his request for a new trial denied. According to an ABC report, a federal judge denied SBF’s request for a new trial, rejecting the FTX founder’s claims that there are new witnesses in his case who could give evidence that would clear him of any wrongdoing. Related Reading: Crypto Decentralization Myth Busted: ETH And USDT Freezes Unveil A Shocking Truth The judge described this claim as baseless. SBF is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for his role in the collapse of defunct crypto exchange FTX. Bankman-Fried was found to have used up to $8 billion in customers’ funds for his personal projects. However, he continues to deny any wrongdoing despite being found guilty, stating that his exchange was always solvent. It is worth noting that SBF was also seeking a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump, but the White House has revealed that Trump has no plans to pardon him. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Pre-sale investors argue that introducing a two-year cliff and linear investing schedule for their locked tokens is a bait-and-switch.
President Trump reportedly rejected Iran's offer to end the U.S. blockade and open the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude oil prices surging 6%.
Bitcoin and Ethereum have spent the past few weeks moving like assets caught between two powerful forces. On one side, institutional demand has returned through Spot ETFs, treasury purchases, and dip-buying from larger investors. On the other side, profit-taking and heavy derivatives positioning keep turning rallies into sudden pullbacks. ETF Demand Is Slowly Lifting Bitcoin And Ethereum The crypto market has not been moving in a clean straight line. Bitcoin has pushed close to the $80,000 level more than once in the past week, only to lose momentum around $79,000. Ethereum has been following these moves, but with its own ETF flow and positioning pressure. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Wave Down To $40,000 Shows When The Bottom Will Begin The strongest reason Bitcoin and Ethereum have been rising is the return of institutional inflows. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have been on a strong inflow streak in April, with data indicating more than $2.2 billion in net inflows between April 14 and April 24. Spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $823.7 million from April 20 to April 24, while Ethereum ETFs attracted about $155 million over the same week. That helps explain why Bitcoin was able to rebound strongly from its earlier March range in the mid-$60,000s and move back near $78,000 to $80,000. Bitcoin recently came close to $80,000, reaching around $79,475 over the weekend before reversing, showing that sellers are still active. A War That Crypto Cannot Ignore The single biggest driver of crypto volatility in 2026 has been a conflict thousands of miles from any blockchain. The US-Iran conflict has been the biggest factor in how the cryptocurrency market has been facing mounting pressure. Related Reading: Analyst Says Ethereum Just Confirmed A ‘Turtle Soup’, Here’s What It Means The sudden onset of military conflict in February delivered an immediate and severe shock that pushed cryptocurrencies to their lows. However, earlier in April, Bitcoin jumped to an 11-week high in light of easing US-Iran tensions and talks of reopening the Strait of Hormuz. As it stands, US President Donald Trump’s national security team is reviewing an Iranian peace plan to halt the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the strait if the US lifts its blockade and sanctions on the country. Bitcoin and Ethereum price fluctuations have largely tracked these ups and downs and worries over rising oil prices. An ongoing US naval blockade and Iran continuing to seize ships suggest, however, that a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is still far off. The third force behind the sharp swings is leverage, as crypto markets are heavily influenced by derivatives. For instance, the recent Bitcoin rally to $79,000 caught many traders off-guard, and over $200 million worth of short positions were liquidated. Buying pressure on the Bitcoin derivatives side has yet to simmer down, as on-chain data shows BTC net taker volume recently surged to around $145 million. Ethereum has also seen aggressive derivatives activity. Recent data showed ETH futures open interest jumping 26% to about $25.4 billion. Ethereum buyers are also at their most aggressive buying spree phase since early 2023. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
President Donald Trump, at a Mar-a-Lago gathering of investors in his self-branded memecoin, said crypto is mainstream and banks should back off the industry's bill.
The event, at which Trump himself is scheduled to speak, gathers top-tier holders of the $TRUMP meme coin.
The Justice Department passed an investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell to the Fed's own inspector, which could clear a confirmation path for Kevin Warsh.
Crypto analyst RWA Investor has predicted that Bitcoin will rally to $140,000 and XRP to $7, setting new all-time highs (ATHs) for these cryptos. The analyst also provided a timeline for when they will reach these targets and what will spark the parabolic rally. Analyst Predicts Bitcoin Rally To $140,000 And XRP to $7 In an X post, RWA Investor predicted that Bitcoin would be trading at $140,000 in May and that XRP would hit $7. He claimed that this is not wishful thinking but a psychological perspective. The analyst explained that the transition from Wave 2 to Wave 3 is rapid and is intended to drive capital on the sidelines and all bears into the market. Related Reading: Bitcoin Power Laws Predicts When Price Will Hit $1,000,000 Meanwhile, the analyst indicated that the CLARITY Act and an interest rate cut will be the catalysts that spark this Bitcoin and XRP rally. He claimed that the crypto bill and an interest rate cut are just around the corner. However, it is worth noting that the crypto bill has yet to advance, with the Senate yet to set a markup date for the bill. At the same time, there is still uncertainty about exactly when the Fed may lower rates, with the U.S.-Iran war raising inflation concerns. Market participants are currently pricing in the possibility that the Fed will hold rates steady throughout the year in a bid to bring inflation down to its 2% target. As such, it is uncertain whether the CLARITY Act or an interest rate cut could spark this Bitcoin and XRP rally, since they are unlikely to happen anytime soon. However, these cryptos, alongside the broader crypto market, have rallied this week amid optimism that the U.S.-Iran war could end soon as both sides continue to negotiate. U.S. President Donald Trump also extended the ceasefire yesterday, signaling the U.S. willingness to end the war soon. BTC Has Bottomed In an X post, crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe opined that Bitcoin has bottomed, signaling that XRP and other altcoins may have also found a bottom. He noted that BTC’s fair value is still far away, even as the Nasdaq has made new ATHs, which is why the analyst is confident that this current rally may be sustained for a while. Related Reading: $60,000 Is The Bottom: Bitcoin Analyst Predicts Lowest Level Before Run To $200,000 The analyst further remarked that, based on the statistical data, the only time the market has seen another low was due to the FTX collapse. He noted that there is no such case this time around and predicts that BTC will likely continue its uptrend towards $90,000, then consolidate there for a while. Michaël van de Poppe added that this is when altcoins will start to get some spotlight again. Featured image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com
Sun said the WLFI team refused to unfreeze his tokens, leaving him with no choice but to turn to the courts.
Oil prices slumped as Trump said Iran committed to open the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S. plans to acquire that country's enriched uranium as part of a deal.
Tron Founder Justin Sun issued harsh criticism of the new proposal, calling it one of the 'most absurd governance scams.'
The US-Iran war continues to affect Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices, with volatility at high levels. However, risk-on sentiment also appears to be returning, with open interest rising as BTC rises to a new multi-month high. How The US-Iran War Affects The Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin Prices In an X post, crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe noted that the US-Iran war continues to drive market volatility. He further remarked that there won’t be a path forward where the Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices will do well if this continues to be the consensus. However, he added that the U.S. economy is “sufficiently weak” and that the Fed has no choice but to start printing money again, which is a positive for these risk assets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Playing Out The Same Cycle Again On A Bigger Scale Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices have so far held up amid the US-Iran war, with BTC rallying to a multi-month high of $76,000 yesterday. This comes as market participants continue to price in an imminent end to the war despite the fragile two-week ceasefire. US President Donald Trump recently mentioned that another round of peace talks could happen within the next two days, which has also sparked bullish sentiments. Interestingly, risk-on sentiment has increased amid the US-Iran war, which is also contributing to the rally for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices. On-chain analytics platform Santiment noted that BTC and ETH’s rally to their highest levels since the start of February comes with increased optimism, as margin and leveraged positions are being created rapidly. Santiment revealed that Bitcoin’s open interest has surged 59% over seven weeks, while Ethereum’s has climbed 45% over the same period. The platform noted that this reflects growing trader conviction but also introduces higher risk as crowded leveraged trades can quickly unwind. They added that when open interest climbs alongside prices, markets often become more volatile, with sudden squeezes in either direction more likely. Analyst Warns That BTC Has Yet To Form A Bottom Crypto analyst Colin has warned that a bear market bottom has unlikely formed despite the rebound in the Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin prices amid the US-Iran war. He noted that the $60,000 February bottom for BTC was only four months into a typical 12-month cycle, which is why he believes that the $60,000 price level isn’t the bear market bottom. Related Reading: Ethereum Is About To Go ‘Parabolic’ – Analyst Signals Golden Triangle Formation The analyst acknowledged that the bear market could be shorter this time around, but not by 2/3 of the normal bear cycle. He also noted that Bitcoin’s drop so far from its October 2025 peak is only 53%, compared to the 77% crashes recorded in prior cycles. In line with this, Colin said, “The $60k bottom is *statistically unlikely* to be the bottom.” Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto-related stocks closed higher on Monday, with Circle jumping 12%, Bullish rising 7.5%, and Coinbase gaining 3.9%.
XRP is currently trading around $1.33, down by about 64% from its all-time high of $3.65 reached in July 2025. The irony is that the cryptocurrency has spent the past several months shedding value when Ripple, the company behind its primary use case, has been executing developments at a pace that few technology companies in any sector can match. A crypto pundit on X has pointed to what could be the disconnect. According to the pundit, the heavy lifting behind XRP’s development is already complete, yet the market has not reflected it in price. Ripple’s Years Of Work May Already Be Complete According to the pundit’s post, Ripple currently holds more than 75 regulatory licenses across the world’s major financial markets. The pundit’s contention is that obtaining even half of those licenses from scratch would require between eight and twelve years of sustained effort, along with hundreds of millions of dollars in legal and compliance resources. “That development phase has already taken place,” the pundit wrote. “The market has not yet priced this in.” Related Reading: Analyst Says The Real XRP Move Hasn’t Happened Yet, What To Expect Ripple has one of the most extensive compliance footprints in the crypto industry, with regulatory licenses across major financial hubs, including Europe, the UK, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and North America. For instance, Ripple has secured both an Electronic Money Institution license and crypto-asset registration from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority. In wider Europe, Ripple secured full approval of its EMI license in Luxembourg, granting it passporting rights that allow it to operate in all 27 EU member states under a single authorization. On the US front, the DTCC’s National Securities Clearing Corporation directory added Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC, the prime brokerage arm Ripple acquired for $1.25 billion, with operational clearing credentials. The DTCC also filed patents in 2025 explicitly naming Ripple and XRP as compatible infrastructure for its tokenized finance framework. For context, the DTCC is the backbone of the entire US securities market. The Market Still Isn’t Pricing In Utility Despite that progress with Ripple, XRP’s price action has been on a different path since its 2025 peak. The cryptocurrency is now struggling to break above $1.40, with repeated rejections in the mid-$1.30s showing that buyers are not yet willing to push it into a sustained uptrend. Related Reading: Major Ripple Developments You Might Have Missed That Could Affect The XRP Price The issue comes down to how markets assign value. Infrastructure alone does not immediately translate into price appreciation unless it drives clear and consistent demand for the asset itself. The broader cryptocurrency market also experienced capital outflows throughout February and March 2026, mostly due to trade tariffs introduced by the Trump administration and escalating military pressure in the Middle East. This is reflected through outflows from spot crypto ETFs, and inflows are only starting to creep back in the past few days. The CLARITY Act Senate Banking Committee markup is targeted for the second half of April 2026, and it could be the final straw that sees the XRP price reflecting its development. This bill would permanently classify XRP as a digital commodity under federal law and may lead to billions in new ETF inflows. Featured image from Pxfuel, chart from Tradingview.com
Crypto analyst Crypflow has explained what the Bitcoin relief rally above $71,000 means for the leading crypto and hinted that BTC could still drop lower. This came as the analyst alluded to the previous bear markets and how recent rallies are mirroring price action in past cycles. Analyst Warns Relief Rallies Are Getting Weaker Amid Bitcoin’s Rally Above $71,000 In an X post, Crypflow stated that Bitcoin relief rallies are weakening and that every bear market has them. He noted that during the 2014 bear market, BTC saw relief rallies of up to 100% while in 2018, it saw rallies of between 50% and 90%. These relief rallies weakened during the 2022 bear market, as Bitcoin saw relief rallies of only up to 45%. Related Reading: Bitcoin Flashes ‘Dangerous’ Macro Fractal – What To Expect For Price The Bitcoin relief rallies in this cycle have again weakened, with the largest rally so far 26%. Crypflow noted that each cycle, these relief rallies lose strength, but that doesn’t mean that BTC can’t go higher in the short term. However, he warned that there is still significant resistance above, suggesting the leading crypto could drop further before it finds a bottom. Bitcoin recently rallied above $73,000 as the U.S.-Iran peace talks took place over the weekend. However, the leading crypto has since retraced to around $71,000 as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran broke down. Trump also announced that the U.S. will impose a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz following the failed peace talks. Meanwhile, crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen stated in an X post that Bitcoin will very likely remain in a bear market, despite short-term countertrend rallies. He added that the hardest part of mid-term years is just not believing in every single rally. A Large Downside Move In The Coming Weeks Crypto analyst Doctor Profit stated that he expects a large downside move in the coming weeks and that it should not take much longer, as the move is very close. The analyst added that he also expects a large trap for bulls, which market makers will use to push Bitcoin lower into the $50,000 range and even further afterward. Related Reading: Higher Before Lower: How Bitcoin Price Will Get To $240,000 Doctor Profit declared that Bitcoin has not bottomed out and that the only question is how high the relief rally will be before it continues its downward momentum. He stated that the probability of a relief rally to $76,000 before rejection is extremely high. Meanwhile, the probability of a rally to between $79,000 and $84,000 is medium. The analyst also predicted a massive crash for the S&P 500 within the next two months. At the time of writing, the Bitcoin price is trading at around $71,000, down in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
Trump-backed crypto project says it has ‘contracts’ and ‘evidence’ after Sun accused it of exploiting users.
The Fellowship PAC spent $300,000 with Nxum Group that was co-founded by Bo Hines, the chief of Tether's U.S. arm and former adviser to President Donald Trump.
Once WLFI's largest outside backer, Sun is going public days after the Trump-family venture borrowed $75 million against its own token on a DeFi protocol advised by one of its own insiders.
World Liberty Financial, the decentralized finance project co-founded by the Trump family, is hastily preparing to unlock a massive tranche of its WLFI tokens after a nearly two-year holding period. The impending release will likely target a portion of the remaining 80% of public investors' allocations to the project. According to Tokenomist data, this translates […]
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The project said it did supply WLFI as collateral and borrowed stablecoins, but it is 'nowhere near liquidation.'
Event disclosures allow for Trump’s absence or even cancellation, with top holders potentially receiving an NFT instead of attending.
Onchain data shows WLFI deposited 5 billion of its own tokens as collateral to borrow stablecoins it then sent to Coinbase Prime, pushing a lending pool to 100% utilization and leaving depositors unable to withdraw.
The current consolidation of Bitcoin is showing signs of a deeper shift rather than a typical range-bound market. While price action appears relatively stable within a defined range, leverage behavior tells a very different story. Instead of a clear directional bias, the leverage delta has repeatedly flipped between positive and negative, indicating a lack of conviction among large market participants. How Bitcoin Market Structure Is Sending Mixed Signals There’s a critical shift unfolding in the current Bitcoin range, one that sets it apart from the previous consolidation phase. Analyst Ardi highlighted on X that in August and December, the leverage delta was one-sided. It remained consistently negative, showing that short leverage positioning dominated as the market trended downward. Meanwhile, the smart money knew the direction and positioned with conviction. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Still Favoring Short Positions Amid Sideways Price Action BTC has been in the right range since January, and the leverage delta has been flipping repeatedly between positive and negative. Ardi noted that this level of back-and-forth hasn’t been seen at any other point in a single consolidation period throughout the cycle. Such behaviour is not characteristic of a clean trend; instead, it occurs when the participant’s trading size genuinely lacks direction, causing them to continue repositioning. One week they lean long, the next week they shift short. Even the current delta sits slightly negative at around 0.408, showing marginally short-side dominance, but the pattern is the story, not the current reading. In the past, when the previous range had a clear delta bias, the market followed its pattern. However, this range has no sustained bias, which means no individual with size has conviction. When the resolution of this range finally comes, it’s likely to be violent because no one is truly prepared for it. What A Daily Close Above Resistance Could Signal For BTC Bitcoin is approaching a critical inflection point following a sharp news-driven rally. According to a crypto trader known as Max Trades on X, after President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire deal, BTC price surged roughly 7%. This move has pushed BTC to test the top of its current range, an area that now represents a critical decision point for the market. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Cools Off — Range Forms Around $70K Support Max explained that if BTC can secure a confirmed breakout with a daily close above the range highs, it could open the door for a continuation move toward the $76,000 level. However, failure to hold above this level, followed by acceptance below the resistance, would suggest that the BTC price remains stuck in its broader consolidation. Also, he cautions against placing too much confidence in the recent move rally, noting that news-driven pumps often get retraced quickly. With BTC still sitting at a strong resistance level and an unfilled CME gap lingering below around $67,000, there are still solid reasons to consider a bearish scenario. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
White House economists said banning rewards wouldn't significantly boost banks' financial health, amplifying the crypto industry view in the Clarity Act debate.
One analyst noted that a full resolution is needed for the current upward momentum to be translated into a long-term bull cycle.
Crypto pundit Remi has explained the impact that the Japanese Bond gap could have on the XRP price reaching $150. This came as he declared that the rising Japanese 10-bond yield is a good thing for XRP holders but bad for the world. What The Rising Japanese Bond Yield Means For The XRP Price In an X post, Remi, alluding to the rising Japanese 10-year bond yield, stated that this was a good thing for XRP holders but bad for the globe. He explained that the rising yields will likely prompt the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise interest rates, which would cause panic among everyone who borrowed money from Japan at 0% interest. Related Reading: Why XRP Supply Crashing On Coinbase Is A Good Thing For The Price He further remarked that the loan holders will sell their investments to repay their loans, which causes a liquidity crisis. Remi noted that this is where XRP comes into play and “saves the day,” as the reverse Carry Trade will take place, causing the XRP price to reach between $50 and $150. Remi described this as the “price before law,” stating that the XRP price can reach $100 before the CLARITY Act gets passed. He said it all depends on Japan and what they want to do with interest rates. The pundit added that if U.S. President Donald Trump gives them the green light, then this can all unfold in days. The pundit also alleged that Japanese banks are waiting for the CLARITY Act to begin using XRP at 100% in Japan. This came as he questioned whether the XRP price surge would precede the CLARITY Act or whether the bill would be signed before the Reverse Carry Trade. He suggested that the Reverse Carry Trade could happen first, as the energy crisis due to the U.S.-Iran war could force the BOJ to hike rates. XRP Could Still Reach $1,000 In another X post, Remi stated that the XRP price could reach $1,000 if the altcoin continues to follow the 2017 bull run, when it recorded a surge of over 40,000%. He noted that the altcoin surged 76,000% without any FOMO, institutions, utility, ETFs, or supply shock. The pundit opined that if XRP follows the same trend and gets a 76,000% increase, assuming the bottom is in, then the altcoin could rally above $1,000. Related Reading: Will The XRP Price Crash Further From Here? Major Levels To Watch He also indicated that an XRP price rally to $1,000 is conservative if one were to add FOMO, institutions, utility, XRP ETFs, and supply shock. Remi advised market participants to take profits at various intervals unless they have the financial means to wait and take risks. “Always remember…Anything can go wrong. Be smart,” he added. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.33, up over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin is often celebrated as a decentralized network, with mining power distributed globally to ensure security and neutrality. However, a closer look at mining activity suggests that this decentralization may not be as evenly distributed as it appears. While individual theories can participate in mining, the majority of the network’s hash power is concentrated among a relatively small number of large mining pools and geographic regions. Why Bitcoin’s Mining Distribution Deserves A Closer Look Bitcoin mining is not as globally decentralized as many assume. Analyst Lucky revealed on X that while the network is technically permissionless, a significant share of its hashpower is still concentrated in a few regions. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mining Nationalized? US Senators Float Bold New Reserve-Backed Bill Furthermore, estimates suggest that roughly 68% BTC mining power is distributed across three major countries: the United States, China, and Russia. This concentration is not coincidental but driven by fundamental factors such as infrastructure, energy access, and regulatory dynamics. Currently, the US has emerged as a leader due to the rise of institutional-scale mining operations, strong access to capital markets, and relatively stable regulatory clarity in states like Texas. Despite the official bans, China continues to contribute to global hashpower through underground or relocated mining operations, often supported by inexpensive hydro and coal energy. Meanwhile, Russia benefits from abundant low-cost electricity and colder regions where cooling costs are minimal. This dynamic highlights an important reality where BTC decentralization exists, but its mining ecosystem is shaped by real-world power, policy, and energy economics. Ultimately, following the distribution of hashpower offers a clearer picture of where BTC influence within the network truly resides. How New Tariffs Could Pressure Bitcoin And Risk Assets US President Donald Trump is back in focus with a new wave of tariff plans, proposing a 25% levy on the full value of goods that use imported steel and aluminum. An investor known as Sjuul AltCryptoGems on X has outlined that during earlier tariff announcements of Trump, Bitcoin and the broader crypto market dropped hard. Meanwhile, this time, uncertainty is already elevated due to the war. Sjuul pointed out that if these policies escalate into a full-scale conflict, it could amplify volatility across financial markets. During the period, the Bitcoin whales were actively placing resistance in the market, and making it clear that the price would not break above the $70,000 level as the US trading session advanced. According to Crypto Seth, as news surrounding tensions involving Iran emerged, BTC whales appeared to use the event as a catalyst to push the market lower, triggering a wave of liquidations. Related Reading: Bitcoin Whales Still Favoring Short Positions Amid Sideways Price Action In total, 185,806 traders were liquidated, with losses reaching approximately $406,52 million. Crypto Seth noted that this wasn’t random volatility but a calculated move, where 100x Degen longs were caught offside. At the same time, data shows that short leverage is building above the $69,000 level, as indicated by heatmap activity. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin and other risk assets have been whipsawed by President Donald J. Trump’s shifting rhetoric on Iran. Here are some indicators that help cut through the noise.
The Dogecoin team has made an “important” announcement to the community, revealing five developments as they supposedly make a transition. This comes as DOGE attempts to reclaim the psychological $0.10 level with the crypto market rebounding. Dogecoin Team Drops Important Message To DOGE Community In an X post, the Dogecoin team announced that, effective immediately, they are undergoing a full corporate restructuring and are transitioning to DogeCoin Financial Solutions LLC. As part of this transition, the team will be retiring the Shiba Inu logo in favor of a “tasteful navy blue emblem.” Related Reading: What Does The SpaceX IPO Have To Do With The Dogecoin Price? The team also plans to launch a 67-page whitepaper titled ‘Toward a Synergistic Decentralized Liquidity Framework.’ They will also be rebranding the community from the DOGE Army to stakeholders. Furthermore, the team will discontinue the use of the words ‘wow,’ ‘much,’ and ‘very’ across all communications. Lastly, they plan to schedule the moon for FY26 Q3. The Dogecoin team also explained that the legal team has advised them not to say ‘wow’ as it has been determined to be a forward-looking statement that should not be taken as financial advice. “We believe this pivot positions DogeCoin Financial Solutions LLC™ for maximum enterprise scalability and shareholder value optimization going forward,” they added. The message has instantly drawn reactions among members of the Dogecoin community, with many speculating that it is likely an ‘April Fools’ message, indicating that the announcement is likely a joke. BuildrJ, a founding member of DogeOS, also joked that DogeCoin Financial Solutions had engaged in an LOI that underpins a full acquisition of DogeOS and MyDoge. The acquisition also sees the imminent release and transition of MyFoge V3 to an “AI-powered astronomy app.” DOGE Seeing Increased Activity The “important” message from the Dogecoin team comes just as DOGE is seeing increased activity on the network. In an X post, crypto analyst Ali Martinez revealed that Dogecoin’s active addresses have surged 28% in the past week, rising from 57,000 to 73,000. The analyst had previously noted that DOGE was consolidating within a descending triangle, suggesting a 29% move could be on the horizon. Related Reading: Here Are The Main Levels To Watch After Dogecoin Price Completed A Clean Kumo Rejection The Dogecoin price is poised to reclaim the key $0.10 level as tensions between the U.S. and Iran ease. U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that the Iran war could end within the next two to three weeks. Meanwhile, Iran has signaled that it is ready to end the war as long as the U.S. meets its demands. Another positive for DOGE is the imminent launch of X Money, which could eventually move to integrate Dogecoin payments. At the time of writing, the Dogecoin price is trading at around $0.09222, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Peakpx, chart from Tradingview.com
It was an ugly day all around in markets as the Iran war has sent oil prices and bond yields surging higher.