The ongoing negotiation stalemate may prolong geopolitical tensions, affecting global markets and diplomatic relations, with uncertain outcomes.
The post Pakistan says no dates set for next US-Iran talks amid negotiation stalemate appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Macro-driven ETF inflows have lifted prices, but CryptoQuant data signals large holders are positioning to sell near a key breakeven zone
Whale accumulation tightens Bitcoin supply, potentially driving prices higher amid geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic volatility.
The post Whales accumulate 270,000 Bitcoin in largest buy since 2013 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
As Bitcoin (BTC) attempts to hold the $74,000-$75,000 area, an analyst suggested that the flagship crypto could see another 10% rally toward a key area, but warned that this level could be the ceiling. Related Reading: BNB Chain’s RWA Value Tops $3.5 Billion As Global Ecosystem Grows Bitcoin Double Bottom Breakout Targets Key Level In a Wednesday analysis, crypto analyst Rekt Capital shared an outlook for Bitcoin’s potential rally, as it holds the $73,000-$74,000 area as support for the first time in a month. The analyst highlighted that BTC’s price continues to move between its 2021 and 2024 all-time highs (ATHs), which have been a major resistance area since the early February correction. After the recent market rally, the flagship crypto retested the 2021 ATH as a new support level on the weekly timeframe, but ultimately rejected from the 2024 ATH during last week’s close. According to the analyst, if Bitcoin can weekly close above the 2024 ATH, located around $74,000, then the price could move into the high $70,000. “Until that confirmation, however, price will continue to be sandwiched between 2021 and 2024 old All Time Highs,” he added. Rekt Capital also noted that BTC has formed a double bottom pattern in the weekly timeframe, and is “now pressing beyond the resistance” of the formation. As he explained, the cryptocurrency would need a weekly close and a post-breakout retest of the top of the double bottom, around $72,810, to confirm a breakout. If it confirms a breakout from this formation, the price could rally toward the $81,000-$82,500 area in a Measured Move. Nonetheless, the analyst warned that, given the phase of the market cycle we are currently in, the price will likely develop a macro market structure that “will appear sufficiently bullish only to ultimately fail over time.” “The failure could occur by virtue of rejecting from the Double Bottom resistance, by failed post-breakout retest to register a fake-breakout, or by falling short of a Measured Move once the breakout is confirmed.” BTC Resembles 2014 Breakdown Rekt Capital also analyzed BTC’s historical behavior to assess the ongoing rally’s potential failure. The analyst noted that whenever Bitcoin has broken down from its macro triangle formation, the price usually retraces until it forms a bear market bottom. However, the way the cryptocurrency does that has differed from cycle to cycle, he detailed. In 2018 and 2022, the breakdown led to a very quick bearish acceleration toward the bear market bottom accumulation period. On the contrary, Bitcoin consolidated below the triangle base in 2014, retested it, and saw another leg down. This time, BTC’s performance resembles its 2014 breakdown, as it has been consolidating behind the triangle base after losing it in January. To the analyst, if the cryptocurrency continues to mirror its 2014 performance, the price could consolidate a bit longer, potentially rally to the base at $82,500, before rejecting. “Furthermore, Bitcoin tends to build major consolidation periods on breakdowns from Macro Triangles. In 2018 and 2022, these major consolidation periods developed at Bear Market bottoms,” Rekt Capital explained. Related Reading: Bitmine’s Ethereum Holdings Hits 4% Supply Milestone After 71,524 ETH Buy “Whereas in 2014, Bitcoin built two such periods: just beneath the Macro Triangle it broke down from, and then later at its respective Bear Market Bottom,” he continued. The analyst concluded that if history repeats, BTC’s current consolidation could precede additional downside, and another major consolidation period could develop during the bear market bottom. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Lido DAO is breaking out at a time when traders are actively rotating into strength. A sharp 10% surge has pushed LDO out of its multi-week range, and the move is already attracting fresh demand across both price action and on-chain activity. Momentum is no longer building quietly; it is now visible, sustained, and gaining …
Pi Network is making noise again, and this time it is not about price or KYC. The latest discussion is about whether Pi could one day be used on Amazon. Nothing is confirmed yet. But the idea is spreading fast, and it is worth understanding where it comes from. Amazon already runs blockchain infrastructure through …
Nvidia's rally highlights the growing influence of AI demand on market dynamics, potentially reshaping global tech leadership and trade policies.
The post Nvidia extends 10-day rally, up 18% on AI demand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Lebanon's denial highlights internal political challenges, complicating peace efforts and increasing market uncertainty amid ongoing conflict.
The post Lebanon denies knowledge of planned talks with Israel amid 2026 war appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
After 11 straight weeks of slow and sideways movement, the crypto market is finally showing signs of recovery. Today, the total market value has risen by about 1.5% to reach $2.54 trillion. Bitcoin is leading this move, jumping around 7% this week and trading near $75,063. Other major coins like Ethereum, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, and …
Increased Israeli demolitions in Lebanon may prolong conflict, complicating diplomatic efforts and affecting ceasefire market expectations.
The post Israeli demolitions in Lebanon escalate tensions with Hezbollah appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin's stability amid geopolitical tensions highlights its role as a hedge, influencing market confidence and risk assessment strategies.
The post Bitcoin rally pauses near $75K amid US-Iran tensions, inflation hedge role appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Iran's tolls on the Strait of Hormuz could escalate tensions, potentially prompting military responses and impacting global trade routes.
The post Iran imposes tolls on Strait of Hormuz, UK warship transit odds rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Crypto users in the US are required to pay capital gains taxes on cryptocurrencies, stifling their usefulness as a currency, argued a Washingon DC-based think tank.
The progress in US-Iran talks mediated by Pakistan could reduce regional tensions and influence global markets, impacting geopolitical stability.
The post US-Iran peace talks progress in Islamabad with Pakistan mediating appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The EU's increased financial support for Ukraine could prolong the conflict, affecting ceasefire prospects and geopolitical dynamics.
The post Poland urges EU to release €90B Ukraine loan after Orbán ousted appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
TSMC's cautious approach highlights the global semiconductor industry's vulnerability to geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions.
The post TSMC cautious on supply chain amid Middle East tensions, US-Iran ceasefire risk appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Rezaee's call may destabilize US-Iran relations, affecting global markets and increasing uncertainty about future diplomatic resolutions.
The post Iran adviser Rezaee calls for end to US ceasefire, signaling potential shift appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Major World Liberty Financial investor Justin Sun called a plan to lock tokens for up to four years “the most absurd governance scams I have ever seen.”
The Pentagon's alleged misinformation could undermine strategic decisions, affecting US military credibility and market confidence.
The post Pentagon accused of misleading Trump on US-Iran conflict, says ex-CIA officer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust is also within striking distance of overtaking three other US spot Bitcoin ETFs that launched in January 2024.
The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) has released a new policy proposal for the United States aimed at establishing what it calls “stablecoin supremacy.” The proposal, published on Wednesday, is structured around five policy areas and comes on the heels of the already-enacted GENIUS Act. Bitcoin Policy Institute Warning At the center of BPI’s argument is the claim that regulated stablecoins can help extend US oversight over offshore dollar markets. In the institute’s view, doing so would not only reduce systemic risks but also blunt what it frames as China’s push into digital currency. The BPI describes how offshore banks can create dollar-denominated credit on their own, capture the profits from intermediation, and rely on the Federal Reserve (Fed) as a kind of implicit backstop when the system strains. BPI characterizes this setup as a serious vulnerability for the US economy. Because of that, the institute argues that regulated stablecoins offer the United States a tool for restructuring the underlying dynamic. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Breaks Higher: What The Market Data Says Could Happen Next Under the GENIUS Act, signed into law in July 2025, BPI says stablecoin issuers must maintain 100% reserves in instruments such as Treasury bills, Treasury repo, or insured deposits. The law also prohibits issuers from lending against those reserves. BPI says the result is that when a foreign individual or corporation holds a GENIUS-compliant stablecoin instead of placing funds in a Eurodollar deposit, the relevant Treasury security sits on the balance sheet of a US-regulated entity rather than feeding the offshore system’s ability to multiply credit. In BPI’s framing, the dollar value can move around the world, but the reserve stays “home,” reducing what it calls the external vulnerability dimension of the Triffin Dilemma. Stablecoin Supremacy Blueprint BPI further links the stablecoin case to broader competitive pressures in digital assets. It notes that China’s digital yuan now pays interest to holders and that China’s Cross-Border Interbank Payment System processes transactions across 190 countries. The institute also points to Europe’s MiCA regime, arguing it provides a framework for euro-denominated stablecoins that is, in some respects, more advanced than current US implementation. Taken together, BPI says these developments weaken American influence over the “rails” where money actually moves—an area BPI calls both the most contested and most fragile part of dollar dominance. To respond, the institute proposes a framework to advance stablecoin supremacy across five policy areas. First, it calls for hardening GENIUS Act implementation by building a backstop architecture. BPI describes this as creating committed repo lines with primary dealers and establishing a path to Federal Reserve Standing Repo Facility access, with the goal of making compliant stablecoins more attractive than offshore alternatives. Second, BPI proposes that the United States export stablecoins rather than Eurodollar deposits in international trade settlement. The aim, according to the institute, would be to pull Treasury demand back onshore and eliminate what it describes as the offshore credit multiplier on marginal dollar flows. Related Reading: What Presidio Bitcoin Found About Quantum Computing: Threat Timeline And Next Steps Third, BPI argues for a fee and rewards approach that allows regulated stablecoins to compete with interest-bearing Eurodollar deposits and even China’s digital yuan—while still staying within the GENIUS Act’s statutory interest prohibition. Fourth, the proposal addresses decentralized finance (DeFi) risks. BPI warns about DeFi credit multiplication and calls for smart-contract-level restrictions and enforcement “chokepoints” to ensure unregulated protocols cannot replicate the Eurodollar multiplier on blockchain networks. Finally, BPI says the US should preserve foreign currency sovereignty by supporting local monetary systems alongside stablecoin adoption. The institute frames this as a way to ensure stablecoin integration acts as shared economic development rather than financial coercion. In the institute’s view, these goals can be achieved without issuing additional sovereign debt to foreign governments or expanding the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust recorded a $292M inflow on April 15, leading US spot Bitcoin ETFs to post a combined $186M in net inflows despite withdrawals from some competing funds. The fund also added $213.8M a day earlier, buying about 3900 Bitcoin near $74800. IBIT now holds 794164 Bitcoin, approaching 800000. With nearly $64B in …
The sanctions exacerbate geopolitical tensions, potentially driving oil prices higher and impacting global economic stability and energy markets.
The post US sanctions hit Iran’s oil sector as 140M barrel waiver expires appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The amount of capacity and the type of compute it was trained on is “abundantly available in China,” said the Nvidia CEO.
The Blockstream CEO told Paris Blockchain Week that Bitcoin should build quantum-resistant upgrades now, a day after Jameson Lopp proposed freezing vulnerable coins instead.
The conflict-induced oil price surge risks triggering a global economic downturn, affecting sectors beyond energy and destabilizing markets.
The post Oil hits $210 in Singapore amid US-Israel-Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
BTC is up 10% for the month, but the bull run has stalled near $75,000 in the past 48 hours. Here's why.
BlackRock's Bitcoin acquisition highlights growing institutional trust in crypto as a hedge against geopolitical instability, impacting market dynamics.
The post BlackRock buys $505M in Bitcoin amid US-Iran conflict appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Heightened tensions could undermine diplomatic efforts, increase market volatility, and escalate geopolitical instability in the region.
The post Russia warns US-Iran talks may mask invasion plans amid military buildup appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The strikes underscore escalating tensions and potential shifts in geopolitical dynamics, impacting regional stability and global markets.
The post Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv, Dnipro, Odesa, Kharkiv amid Ukraine offensive appeared first on Crypto Briefing.