Iran's internet restrictions amid protests highlight potential instability, but without major shifts, regime change remains unlikely.
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Jiang Zhuoer, once a top Bitcoin mining leader in China, says he has shorted Ethereum, expecting prices to fall in the coming weeks and months. Based on on-chain metrics and broader market patterns, he believes the crypto bear cycle is still intact, and any sharp rallies are shorting opportunities rather than trend reversals. Zhuoer also …
The US-Iran ceasefire, Bitcoin, and the entire crypto market have quickly become intertwined as easing geopolitical tensions sparked a sharp move across digital asset markets. As headlines shifted from threats of escalation to a temporary pause, traders reacted instantly—but whether this momentum can hold remains uncertain. Bitcoin Leads Crypto Market Rally Amid Ceasefire Relief Markets turned optimistic after US President Donald Trump signaled a two-week pause in military action, tied to conditions around the Strait of Hormuz. This marked a notable shift from his earlier warnings of large-scale destruction targeting Iranian infrastructure, which raised fears of prolonged conflict, especially as the deadline set for April 7 approached. Related Reading: XRP Price Will Trade At $1,000 If This Happens; Analyst However, as news of the conditional pause in hostilities emerged, Bitcoin moved decisively, climbing from the $66,000 region to above $69,000 within hours of the announcement. The earlier phase of the conflict had injected volatility into global markets. With the Strait of Hormuz—responsible for around 20% of global oil supply—under threat, investors had moved cautiously, rotating into defensive positions. Crypto initially saw choppy price action during this period, with Bitcoin briefly slipping below key support levels near $65,000 as fears of escalation intensified. However, the shift toward a two-week ceasefire and the prospect of negotiations in Islamabad quickly reversed that trend. Ethereum followed Bitcoin’s lead, rising roughly 4% to reclaim the $3,400 level, while assets like Solana and XRP posted gains between 5% and 8% during the same window. The total crypto market capitalization added tens of billions of dollars in value, signaling a broad-based recovery. This reaction highlights how closely crypto markets are now tied to macro developments. The reduction in immediate geopolitical risk removed a key overhang, allowing capital to flow back into higher-risk assets. The rally was not driven by internal crypto fundamentals alone, but by a sudden improvement in the external environment. Crypto Rally Faces Uncertainty As Ceasefire Conditions Remain Fragile Despite the strong rebound, the sustainability of this crypto rally remains uncertain due to the conditional nature of the ceasefire. The agreement hinges on unresolved issues, including access through the Strait of Hormuz and broader diplomatic negotiations, leaving room for renewed volatility. Related Reading: Ripple Makes A $13 Trillion Bet With This Move, And XRP Price Could Be Set To Explode The conflict, which has lasted over 40 days since late February, has already demonstrated how quickly sentiment can shift. Earlier threats of large-scale infrastructure strikes and warnings of severe retaliation had pushed markets into risk-off mode. That dynamic has not disappeared; it has only been temporarily paused. The broader concern is that the current rally is tied to a single catalyst: de-escalation. If negotiations stall or tensions rise again, the same macro forces that triggered this surge could quickly reverse it. In essence, the market is reacting to reduced immediate risk rather than a permanent resolution. The crypto sector has gained from the shift in narrative, but its next move will depend on whether that narrative holds. As negotiations progress and deadlines evolve, traders will watch closely and adjust their positions accordingly. Featured image created with Dall.E, chart from Tradingview.com
Alchemy’s AgentPay addresses the problem that the agentic payment systems currently coming online don’t talk to one another.
A trader named Loracle closed his short position in oil futures early Wednesday, pocketing $2 million in profit.
The ceasefire may stabilize regional tensions temporarily, but long-term peace hinges on sustained diplomatic engagement and compliance.
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Bitcoin price on Wednesday finally surged above the $70,000 USD mark, a level it has been struggling to break since the 26 March drop. This is purely a modest reaction to the 2-week US-Iran Ceasefire, driven by peace-talk ideas. The announcement has brought relief to the global financial market. A 2% advancment was recorded in …
Oman's fee waiver and US-Iran ceasefire optimism signal a shift towards diplomatic solutions, impacting regional stability and trade dynamics.
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Seven financial institutions launched sandbox testing regulated Swiss franc stablecoin, running through 2026 as stablecoin usage accelerates globally.
Iran’s Bitcoin mining sector has taken a major hit amid the ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran. The country has reportedly lost around 77% of its Bitcoin mining power, forcing thousands of miners offline. The crisis has slowed global Bitcoin mining too, with the network dropping 5.8% QoQ, while falling Bitcoin prices continuously. …
The Cardano community has officially approved the first tranche of the Orion Fund, a venture-style initiative designed to bridge Bitcoin liquidity into its decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. The governance vote unlocks 50 million ADA from the network's treasury, marking a pivotal shift in how Cardano funds its long-term economic expansion. The approval, which cleared required […]
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Bitcoin's rise amid eased tensions and capital shifts highlights crypto's growing role as a refuge from geopolitical instability.
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XRP has kicked off April on a relatively steady note. The token recently climbed to around $1.39, slightly outperforming Bitcoin in the same period. For investors, the bigger takeaway is not the short-term move, but the fact that XRP is holding above the $1.30 level. That support has remained intact despite weeks of sideways movement, …
The delay in Iran's negotiations may prolong regional instability, affecting global markets and diplomatic relations, despite market optimism.
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With the license, Coinbase plans to offer crypto and equity perpetuals in the region, and later futures and options trading.
The initiative could significantly bolster Switzerland's digital currency landscape, enhancing financial innovation and operational efficiency.
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The ceasefire highlights shifting geopolitical alliances and may stabilize regional tensions, impacting future diplomatic strategies.
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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said he is currently buying only Hyperliquid’s HYPE token, as the asset posts strong gains and trading activity increases. HYPE rose about 9% in the past 24 hours and has gained nearly 60% since the start of the year. The move follows Hayes’ public comment that “the only thing we’re buying …
The EU's call for reopening the Strait of Hormuz highlights its role in stabilizing global trade and supporting diplomatic resolutions.
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Ethereum (ETH) slid on Tuesday, trading just above $2,080 as the wider crypto market weakened — a level well shy of a critical threshold identified by expert Ali Martinez as the trigger for a sustained macro bull run. In a breakdown shared on social media platform X, Martinez argued that reclaiming a realized price near $2,500 would mark the moment the average holder returns to profit and signal the end of the market’s “cooling period,” opening the door to a renewed, extended rally. Technical Crossroads For Ethereum Martinez framed the current price action in technical terms, suggesting Ethereum could be forming an ascending triangle. In that scenario, he places a “line in the sand” at roughly $1,800, and notes that this figure overlaps closely with the 0.80 MVRV pricing band at about $1,880. MVRV, or Market Value to Realized Value, compares an asset’s market price with the average price paid for the asset by holders; Martinez describes the 0.80 band as an “Average Receipt” indicator that has historically marked cycle bottoms. When the band is reached, he said, Ethereum and the broader cryptocurrency market is often in a state of “extreme pain,” a phase in which selling tends to exhaust itself and long-term holders step in. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rainbow Chart Says Price Is Ranging Above $60,000 For A Reason, Here’s Why Beyond the ascending triangle scenario, Martinez acknowledged a more bearish alternative. If Ethereum’s price is actually confined within a parallel channel rather than an ascending triangle, he warned that a deeper reset is possible. In that case, he is watching the channel’s outer limits at approximately $1,550 and $1,070. To support these observations, he pointed to the URPD — the UTXO Realized Price Distribution, a tool that maps the prices at which existing ETH last moved. Martinez calls this distribution “the market’s memory,” because it identifies levels where large clusters of coins were acquired and where defending buy pressure is likely to appear. $4,900 Near‑Term And $5,900 Longer‑Term According to Martinez’s URPD read, the most significant buy walls below the 0.80 MVRV band are at roughly $1,584, $1,238, and $1,089. These price clusters, if tested, could generate meaningful support as holders who bought at those levels attempt to defend their positions. Martinez believes accumulation is likely to occur in the “low‑thousands”; however, he asserted that the “start engine” for the next major upward leg is Ethereum reclaiming its realized price at $2,500. If Ethereum can break and sustain above $2,500, Martinez says the technical and on‑chain signals would point toward a “target‑rich environment.” Related Reading: Underdog Bitcoin Miner Bags $210,000 BTC In Stunning Block Discovery His analysis places a near-term upside toward $4,900— a level he ties to the structure of the ascending triangle — and ultimately toward the 2.40 MVRV band, near $5,900, which would represent a new all-time high for the Ethereum price. Reaching those zones, in the expert’s view, would confirm that average holders are back in profit and that the market has shifted decisively from accumulation to a broader speculative phase. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
The Zcash price has displayed an exceptional rise of nearly 23% in the past 24 hours, reaching $322.50 with a nearly 200% increase in volume. The token is pushing higher, but this isn’t the breakout that traders were hoping for. After weeks of consolidation, the price has surged into a critical resistance zone near $330. …
The crypto rally is accelerating, with Bitcoin price sprinting toward $72,000 as markets react to a sharp improvement in global sentiment following ceasefire developments. This shift has triggered a risk-on wave across financial markets, with crypto leading the move. Unlike previous rebounds, this rally is showing clear strength and follow-through, not hesitation. But what exactly …
The intensified SERE training underscores the likelihood of prolonged military engagement, with significant geopolitical and market implications.
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Ethereum could see $850 billion in “new flows” by 2030 if the trend continues, according to Token Terminal.
Lookonchain noted that the “yes” bets were placed at probabilities between 2.9% and 10.3%, with the three wallets placing their first bets within 26 hours of the announcement.
Australia passed legislation on April 1, bringing digital asset and tokenized custody platforms under its financial services licensing regime.
On April 7, major crypto ETFs saw uneven investor activity. Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a $159 million net outflow, and Ethereum spot ETFs shed $64.67 million, reflecting short-term selling pressure. Solana (SOL) spot ETFs also saw a $15.40 million outflow, while XRP spot ETFs bucked the trend with a $3.32 million net inflow, showing selective …
The SEC said it addressed past enforcement flaws by dismissing seven crypto cases, including those against Binance and Coinbase.
The planned talks could stabilize regional tensions, but Iran's demands and military losses may complicate achieving a lasting peace agreement.
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Morgan Stanley's bitcoin ETF could start trading on NYSE on Wednesday under the ticker MSBT.