The unresolved issues between the US and Iran could prolong geopolitical tensions, affecting global oil markets and regional stability.
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Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has edged into the negative territory, a sign that could prove to be bearish for the asset’s price. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Has Declined Recently As highlighted by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in an X post, the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has seen a flip for the first time in nine days. The “Coinbase Premium Gap” here refers to an indicator that measures the difference between the BTC price listed on Coinbase (USD pair) and that on Binance (USDT pair). When the value of this metric is positive, it means the cryptocurrency is trading at a higher value on Coinbase than Binance. Such a trend implies users of the former are applying a higher amount of buying pressure or lower amount of selling pressure than the latter’s traders. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Stalls As 60,000 BTC From STHs Hits Exchanges On the other hand, the indicator being below the zero mark suggests Binance users are the ones participating in more buying as the asset is going for a higher rate on there. Now, here is the chart shared by Maartunn that shows the trend in the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap over the past month: As displayed in the above graph, the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap surged to a notable positive level earlier in the week, suggesting that Coinbase users were accumulating. Alongside this rise in the metric, BTC observed a recovery rally. In recent years, the cryptocurrency’s spot value correlating with the Coinbase Premium Gap is something that has often been observed. The reason behind this could be down to the fact that American institutional entities, which prefer to use Coinbase, have lately seen their presence grow in the digital asset sector. From the chart, it’s visible that while the Coinbase Premium Gap shot up earlier, its value has declined to a level just below zero recently. This could indicate that the US whales have dropped their accumulation. Naturally, if a proper drop into the negative zone now occurs, BTC could end up feeling a bearish effect, similar to the pullback from the second half of March. Related Reading: Ethereum Retail Hands Still In Disbelief, Keep Selling Into Strength Though, while this development in the indicator has occurred, Bitcoin has actually surged so far. BTC Breaks Past $76,000 For The First Time Since February Bitcoin furthered its recovery during the last 24 hours as its price approached the $77,000 mark before retracing back to $76,500. A result of this surge has been that more than $209 million in bearish Bitcoin bets have been liquidated over the past day, according to data from CoinGlass. In the cryptocurrency derivatives sector as a whole, over $456 million in short positions have been flushed inside this window. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Dismissal of fraud charges highlights the challenges of regulating decentralized social platforms like Deso.
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Pi is trading between $0.165 and $0.178 and has been stuck there for weeks. The price story is bearish, but everything around it is not. Where the Price Stands The important level to watch is $0.171. Until Pi closes a daily candle above it, the recovery thesis stays on hold. Resistance stacks up quickly above …
Trump's warning highlights geopolitical uncertainty, potentially impacting global markets and diplomatic relations if unresolved.
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The progress in US-Iran talks could stabilize regional tensions and impact global markets, but uncertainties remain about long-term commitments.
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Starmer's announcement highlights potential geopolitical shifts, but market skepticism suggests uncertainty in immediate military actions.
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X’s Cashtags feature has been integrated into Canadian-based online brokerage Wealthsimple, but has not yet been adopted by a US trading platform.
Iran's new IRGC approval requirement for vessel transit complicates diplomatic efforts, potentially delaying resolution and impacting global trade.
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The potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could ease US-Iran tensions, impacting global trade and geopolitical stability.
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Geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to pose significant risks, impacting global trade stability and market confidence.
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The EU's naval expansion signals strategic positioning, impacting geopolitical dynamics and market sentiment in the Strait of Hormuz.
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3D printing technology is revolutionizing military construction, offering faster, cost-effective solutions for future infrastructure needs.
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Meta's job cuts highlight ongoing tech sector cost reductions, while geopolitical shifts may stabilize oil markets, affecting global economies.
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Iran's announcement impacts oil markets, but skepticism about full traffic normalization persists, affecting future price forecasts.
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The breach highlights potential enforcement challenges, impacting market confidence in imminent policy changes and affecting trading dynamics.
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Moscow's aggressive tactics reduce diplomatic avenues, complicating peace efforts and increasing geopolitical instability in the region.
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Iran's move could destabilize regional security, impacting global oil markets and necessitating urgent diplomatic interventions.
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Bitcoin’s long-term holder cohort is still expanding, but a key profitability gauge has slipped back below neutral, creating a more cautious read on market structure even as older supply continues to move out of circulation. In an April 17 market note, on-chain analyst Axel Adler Jr. said Bitcoin’s LTH Realized Supply climbed from 5.26 million BTC in January to 8.32 million BTC as of April 16, an increase of 3.06 million BTC in three months. At the same time, LTH SOPR, measured on a seven-day moving average, fell to 0.979 and has now remained below 1.0 for five straight days. Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Data Turns Cautious “The long-term holder cohort continues to expand,” he wrote. “This combination matters: the volume of coins in the LTH cohort is growing, but part of the spent old coins is already exiting at a loss.” In other words, more coins are aging into long-term holder status, but some of the coins that are being spent by that cohort are no longer being sold profitably. The supply side of the equation still looks structurally constructive. Adler said the Bitcoin LTH Realized Supply chart shows “a sharp increase in the volume of coins in the LTH cohort,” rising from 4.16 million BTC to 8.32 million BTC over the past year. He argued that the trend signals “an expansion of long-term holding and a compression of liquid supply,” while also noting that part of the increase reflects existing coins simply maturing into the 155-day threshold rather than fresh purchases alone. Related Reading: This Indicator Used To Predict Bitcoin Bottoms Is Flashing Below $50,000 A rising LTH Realized Supply series does not automatically imply new demand, but it does point to more supply becoming inactive for longer periods. Adler contrasted the current setup with the 2022 bear market, when LTH Realized Supply reached 15.31 million BTC in November before beginning to decline as older coins were spent. For now, he said, the current profile is more consistent with consolidation near $75,000 than with a broad distribution event. The warning sign is coming from holder behavior at the point of sale. Adler described repeated dips in LTH SOPR below 1.0 since February, a sign that long-term holders who are spending coins have periodically been doing so at a loss. The latest reading, 0.979, follows a deeper episode in late March and early April, when the indicator dropped to 0.798 and stayed below 1.0 for seven consecutive days before briefly recovering between April 5 and April 11. Adler stopped short of calling that capitulation. “The current picture is a series of recurring shallow dips below 1.0 with quick recoveries, not a prolonged capitulation,” he wrote. “The key question now is whether the current series will hold above the March lows (0.798) or SOPR will break below them. A repeat move deeper, combined with a simultaneous reversal of Realized Supply downward, is the real red flag for a regime change.” Related Reading: 9 Reasons Why The Bitcoin Bottom May Already Be In: Expert That framing is important because it sets clear conditions for what would turn the current signal from local stress into something more serious. As long as SOPR remains in what Adler described as a shallow-loss zone and rebounds quickly, the implication is short-term pressure rather than a full bearish reset. In the note’s FAQ section, he said such brief dislocations have historically functioned as entry points rather than confirmation of a broader downside impulse. The bearish case, by Adler’s own definition, requires two things to happen together: LTH SOPR staying meaningfully below 1.0 and deepening, while LTH Realized Supply rolls over. That would suggest not just loss realization by old hands, but a broader shift from cohort expansion into active distribution. For now, Adler’s conclusion lands in the middle. The backdrop remains structurally positive because long-term holder supply is still rising, but the fresh loss-selling signal means the market is no longer cleanly constructive. The next move in SOPR, especially relative to the March low, may determine whether this is just another local stress episode or the start of a more meaningful shift in Bitcoin’s holder regime. At press time, BTC traded at $77,880. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
Trump's dissatisfaction may amplify geopolitical tensions, potentially destabilizing Netanyahu's leadership amid domestic and international pressures.
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The Antalya Quartet's support for Pakistan's mediation highlights the complexities and challenges in achieving US-Iran diplomatic progress.
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Trump's decision strains US-Europe ties, highlighting a shift from traditional alliances and increasing geopolitical uncertainty.
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Quantum computing threatens Bitcoin's cryptographic security, posing a critical challenge to its foundational integrity.
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Institutional investments may bolster crypto markets, but increased sell-offs could challenge Bitcoin's stability amid fluctuating sentiment.
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Bitcoin's stability amid inflation and geopolitical tensions suggests resilience, but potential policy shifts could impact future crypto liquidity.
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The ceasefire's stability boosts market confidence, but any renewed conflict could significantly impact traders and regional peace prospects.
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Iran's firm stance may be strategic posturing, impacting diplomatic dynamics and market speculation on potential sanction relief outcomes.
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The advisory highlights geopolitical tensions, impacting market perceptions and strategic military decisions in a critical global trade route.
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Iran's stance complicates diplomatic efforts, increasing geopolitical tensions and market volatility, with skepticism about near-term resolutions.
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Zelenskyy's warning could heighten regional tensions, impacting diplomatic efforts and market perceptions of a near-term ceasefire.
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