The SEC's latest guidance on cryptocurrencies will lead to increased institutional capital flowing into crypto ETFs, one analyst said.
XRP is trading around $1.50, just above a key options cluster at $1.40 on Deribit.
A stablecoin yield compromise could reshape financial competition, impacting banks and boosting digital asset adoption if regulatory clarity is achieved.
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Hot PPI inflation data in the morning and hawkish remarks by Powell in the afternoon would be the most damaging combination for risk assets, including crypto, Bitfinex analysts said.
If bitcoin continues to rally, it could first find resistance at $75,000," said CryptoQuant. "The next resistance level is near $85,000."
Most demand for crypto ETFs at major brokerages is still coming from self-directed investors, Morgan Stanley’s Amy Oldenburg said.
"We reject the idea that a deal has to come together in the next several weeks," said TD Cowen’s Jaret Seiberg.
The Iran conflict is impacting on commodities beyond oil, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz chokes off shipping.
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The main reason for the growth in "non-crypto" contracts can be attributed to the ability for HIP-3 markets to operate 24/7.
Bitcoin consolidated recent gains in the face of blanket skepticism over its rebound, while gold threatened to give up $5,000 support.
Bitcoin's rally faces challenges as geopolitical tensions and central bank decisions shift investor focus to commodities, impacting crypto momentum.
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A $1.18 billion preferred stock raise, roughly equivalent to 16,800 BTC, signals a shift away from common stock as dividend obligations top $1 billion.
Bitcoin steadies in the mid-$70,000 ahead of a pivotal slate of central bank decision as early signs of recovery emerge, per multiple analysts.
Muneeb Ali's Stacks Labs said its SIP-034 upgrade has now been implemented, boosting effective capacity for certain DeFi applications.
The closed-end fund aims to give everyday investors exposure to private firms before they go public.
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The Wall Street investment bank cited slower ETF flows, weak network activity and a narrowing window for U.S. regulatory catalysts.
Bitcoin bulls failed to take out major resistance at six-week highs as open interest trends resulted in warnings over a BTC price reversal.
The company sold 4,451 BTC in February to cut debt and fund AI infrastructure pivot.
Crypto markets cooled after Monday's rally, with bitcoin eyeing support near $72,000–$74,000 even as derivatives positioning remains broadly bullish and altcoins see deeper profit-taking.
Cango’s first full mining year ended with a $452.8 million net loss, selling bitcoin to repay debt and fund its AI pivot.
Bitcoin's implied volatility holds steady as panic hedging drives traditional volatility indexes higher.
Historical trends point to upside potential, but 2022 parallels and cycle dynamics suggest caution.
The token broke through $1.50 resistance on a 125% volume spike, pushing its market cap to $93.4 billion. Binance futures open interest has climbed 59% since October even as the price remains 58% below its high.
Ether jumped 13%, XRP surged 11%, and solana gained 9.7% over seven days as $767 million in ETF inflows and ceasefire speculation fueled the broadest rally since before the war.
Bitcoin briefly surged to a six-week high above $75,000 before quickly retreating, underscoring the fragility of the latest rally.
The crypto market saw $609 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours, including $485 million in short positions, Coinglass data showed.
Bitcoin's move, led by unwinding of shorts, has lifted the broader crypto market, with the CoinDesk 20 Index up 5%.
XRP's surge highlights shifting investor sentiment and market dynamics, potentially influencing future crypto investment strategies and valuations.
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