The US's silence may signal a strategic shift, impacting geopolitical stability and influencing market perceptions of Iran's regime durability.
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Bitcoin’s valuation against gold has dropped to one of its lowest levels on record — a signal that, historically, has shown up near major market bottoms. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Could Be Near As White House Signals Major Update A Pattern Worth Watching That’s one of the key observations from crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe, who believes Bitcoin is building toward new all-time highs before the year is out. Van de Poppe points to the relationship between Bitcoin and gold as a telling sign. When gold rallies hard, Bitcoin often lags. But once gold peaks, Bitcoin has tended to catch up — and then some. That rotation, he argues, may already be in motion. His broader case rests on more than just one metric. The Sharpe ratio — a measure of return relative to risk — is currently sitting at levels that mirror past bear market floors: 2015, 2018, and 2022. Each of those periods was followed by significant price recoveries. Based on that pattern, van de Poppe believes Bitcoin is undervalued right now and offers a strong risk-reward setup for long-term investors. Short-term dips, he said, remain possible. But the overall structure of the market, in his view, points higher. Key Price Levels To Watch Bitcoin recently hit a 12-week high before pulling back. It is now working to hold above the $77,000 mark. According to van de Poppe, $79,000 is the critical resistance line. A clean break above it would open the door to a move between $86,000 and $95,000. From there, $110,000 becomes the next target over a six-month window. On the downside, $73,500 is the level to watch. If that support holds, the uptrend stays intact. If it breaks, a deeper retest could come before any renewed push higher. Data shows that Bitcoin dropped close to $60,000 back in February before snapping back sharply — a move that caught many traders off guard. That kind of recovery against bearish sentiment is not unusual in past cycles, reports note. Related Reading: Trump Memecoin Gala Leaves Crypto Battling Fresh Credibility Crisis A Big Target For Year’s End The long-range call is the one drawing the most attention. Van de Poppe sees Bitcoin reaching between $150,000 and $160,000 by late 2026 — a level that would represent new all-time high territory. He bases that projection on historical cycle behavior, which has shown 30% to 50% gains within three months of a confirmed low. Whether that bottom is already in remains an open question. But for van de Poppe, the signals are stacking up in one direction. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Direct U.S.-Iran talks could signal a shift towards de-escalation, impacting geopolitical stability and market dynamics significantly.
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Leverage liquidations highlight crypto market volatility, impacting trader confidence and necessitating bullish catalysts for recovery.
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Iran's reliance on Pakistan for mediation highlights diplomatic complexities, reducing optimism for a swift resolution and impacting market confidence.
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The attack underscores the deepening conflict, complicating prospects for a ceasefire and highlighting vulnerabilities in energy security.
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The extended blockade risks further destabilizing regional markets and diminishes prospects for diplomatic resolutions, impacting global oil prices.
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The CLARITY Act's passage could bolster long-term crypto confidence, but immediate market impacts hinge on swift legislative action.
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Iran's airstrikes heighten regional tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and reducing the likelihood of swift regime change.
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On-chain data shows Chainlink traders have made their largest amount of exchange withdrawals since December, a potential sign of accumulation. Chainlink Exchange Netflow Has Seen A Sharp Negative Spike As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, a significant amount of Chainlink supply has left exchanges recently. The indicator of interest here is the “Exchange Flow Balance,” which measures, as its name suggests, the net amount of LINK flowing into or out of wallets connected to centralized exchanges. Related Reading: Solana Nears Triangle Apex: Is A 10% Breakout Move Coming? When the value of this metric is positive, it means exchange inflows are outweighing the outflows and a net amount of the asset is entering these platforms. As one of the main reasons why traders deposit to exchanges is for selling-related purposes, this kind of trend can have a bearish impact on the LINK price. On the other hand, the indicator being under the zero mark suggests outflows dominate the market. Such a trend can be a sign that investors are accumulating, which can naturally be bullish for the cryptocurrency. Now, here is a chart that shows how the daily Exchange Flow Balance has changed for Chainlink over the last few weeks: As displayed in the above graph, the Chainlink Exchange Flow Balance has been at negative levels for nearly all of April, suggesting that investors have been on a constant withdrawal spree. Recently, traders made a particularly high amount of outflows, with the Exchange Flow Balance observing a daily peak of 970,430 tokens (worth nearly $9 million), which is the highest value for the metric since December 2nd. What initially followed this spike in exchange withdrawals was a surge in the LINK price to the $9.58 mark, but soon, the trend interestingly reversed as the cryptocurrency saw a retrace. From the chart, it’s visible that the Chainlink Exchange Flow Balance has remained negative amid this drawdown, indicating that the bearish price action hasn’t caused enough panic selling to tip the market balance toward inflows. That said, that’s only the story so far. The metric could be monitored in the coming days to watch whether the net outflows continue or if deposits will make a return. Related Reading: Bitcoin Fear & Greed Turns Neutral For First Time Since January LINK isn’t the only altcoin that has seen a wave of exchange withdrawals recently. As Santiment has pointed out in another X post, XRP also observed one of its largest daily outflow spikes of 2026 last week. This massive withdrawal spree saw 34.94 million XRP (about $48.6 million) exit exchange-connected wallets. LINK Price Following its pullback since the weekend, Chainlink is returned to the $9.23 level. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Lightspark, the Bitcoin (BTC) remittance infrastructure provider led by former PayPal President David Marcus, has announced Grid Global Accounts. Its mission is to facilitate global remittances in Bitcoin, stablecoins, and dollars with AI support. In partnership with Visa, the API-based product will enable instant payments to 175 million merchants across 14,000+ banks and 65+ countries. …
A federal judge slammed Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial as seemingly “a plan to rescue his reputation,” denying the former FTX boss’s request.
Market skepticism persists as traders await concrete diplomatic actions, highlighting the uncertainty in geopolitical negotiations.
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Bitmine’s aggressive accumulation of Ethereum isn’t just another headline; it’s a signal that a new corporate strategy may be taking shape in the digital asset space. At a time when most firms are still cautiously exploring digital assets, Bitmine is moving with conviction, building one of the largest ETH positions and signaling a shift in how companies may think about balance sheets, capital allocation, and long-term positioning. How Ethereum Is Becoming More Than A Passive Treasury Asset Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR) had just become one of the largest Ethereum holders in the industry. Even though the company is down $6 billion on the position, it is still buying. The co-founder of GlydeGG, Jeremy, has revealed on X that Bitmine has invested $17.34 billion in ETH, with 100% allocation, and is sitting on an unrealized loss of roughly $6.35 billion. Related Reading: Bitmine’s Ethereum Holdings Reach Record 5 Million Tokens–CEO’s Bullish Outlook Despite that, the company didn’t sell a single coin and instead added another 101,627 ETH last week alone, marking its largest weekly accumulation of 2026. According to Jeremy, Bitmine has stated that the company’s goal is to own 5% of all ETH issued, and they are already at 4.12%, which places them among the largest holders in the ecosystem. However, 73% of their holding are staked, generating an estimated $264 million in annualized revenue. There’s precedent for this kind of strategy. MicroStrategy, now widely known as Strategy, made a similar aggressive move with Bitcoin, transforming its corporate treasury playbook into a leveraged bet on a single digital asset. Furthermore, Bitmine appears to be applying the same logic to ETH, and the firm is already down $6 billion and still buying. What ETH’s Lowest Exchange Supply Ratio Since 2016 Signals Ethereum is flashing one of its strongest structural signals in years. A crypto investor known as Milk Road on X highlighted that the ETH Exchange Supply Ratio (ESR) has dropped to 0.122, the lowest level since 2016. Related Reading: Ethereum Gains Institutional Spotlight – Here’s What The CEO Of Etherealize Has To Say Amid the drop, the Ethereum Foundation has been actively selling and recently offloaded 10,000 ETH for $23.8 million on April 24, and then unstaked another $48.9 million. Simultaneously, they have been routing sales Over-the-Counter (OTC), not through exchanges. ETH exchange supply has been falling. Despite buyers absorbing every offer, the exchange supply ratio hasn’t moved upward. At the same time, the ETH supply is being systematically removed from circulation, and roughly 39.2 million ETH, which is about 31.5% of the total supply, is now staked. Milk Road noted that more than 3 million ETH are queued for staking entry over the next 52 days, indicating that supply is getting locked away faster than sellers can move it. The decline in exchange availability and rising staking participation show a price that hasn’t caught on yet. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Rising crude prices could strain global economies, increase inflation, and shift geopolitical power dynamics towards energy-exporting nations.
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Escalating drone strikes hinder diplomatic efforts, reducing ceasefire prospects and signaling prolonged conflict and market uncertainty.
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The US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and regional stability.
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The BeYachad alliance's stance may hinder diplomatic efforts, potentially prolonging regional instability and affecting Netanyahu's political future.
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Bitcoin’s dip below $76,000 was driven by an AI sector sell-off and investors’ worries about slowed progress in the CLARITY Act negotiations.
The USS Rafael Peralta's deployment underscores US commitment to pressure Iran, complicating prospects for diplomatic resolution and market stability.
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Vance's scrutiny may prompt a strategic reassessment, influencing diplomatic dynamics and market perceptions of US-Iran relations.
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Increased Panama Canal traffic highlights global shipping vulnerabilities and economic impacts amid geopolitical instability and threats.
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Sweden's jet fuel shortage warning highlights potential global energy supply vulnerabilities amid geopolitical tensions.
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The fertilizer supply disruption highlights vulnerabilities in global food security, potentially leading to increased volatility in agricultural markets.
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Market caution before the FOMC meeting highlights Bitcoin's vulnerability to macroeconomic shifts, impacting investor confidence and price stability.
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New reports reveal that XRP’s Open Interest (OI) Z-Score has declined to extremely low levels, indicating reduced speculation and a possible leverage reset. According to analysts, the last time XRP’s OI Z-Score reached this level, it triggered an explosive 600% rally to new highs in 2024, ending the cryptocurrency’s years-long decline and consolidation. XRP Open Interest Z-Score Declines To Near Zero Market analyst Xaif Crypto has taken to X to highlight a major shift in XRP’s leverage conditions across the futures market. According to the analyst, derivatives activity has cooled down sharply as Open Interest has returned to a neutral baseline. Related Reading: Japan Is Going In On XRP, But Can This Drive The Price To $10? Sharing a chart, Xaif Crypto noted that XRP’s Open Interest Z-Score has now flattened near zero, signaling that current positioning among traders is no longer stretched or extreme compared to historical levels. The analyst revealed that this decline suggests that speculation has faded from the market, with leverage also significantly reduced. The shift also points to a reset in XRP’s market structure, where activity is now more balanced and less driven by crowd positioning or heavy bets in different directions. Interestingly, Xaif Crypto has compared the move to a historical setup, noting that the last time XRP’s OI Z-Score compressed to similar levels, the market entered a strong expansion phase, triggering a massive price rally. During that period in 2024, XRP climbed from $0.50 to $3.40, rallying by more than 600% before momentum cooled. Notably, the price surge followed years of decline and consolidation in XRP around the $0.50 area. The cryptocurrency spent most of 2024 trading between $0.40 and $0.70 while the U.S. SEC lawsuit dragged on. The lawsuit was filed in December 2020, keeping XRP suppressed for nearly five years before final settlement in 2025. Once sentiment shifted, XRP surged over 400% in November 2024 alone, jumping from $0.50 to above $2.5. It then pushed past $3.40 by January 2025 before climbing toward $3.6 in July, just shy of its $3.84 all-time high. OI And Leverage Drop Signals Potential Price Surge In a connected post, Xaif Crypto noted that XRP’s Open Interest has been steadily declining since a previous blow-off phase in November 2025. As a result, OI is now almost flat across major crypto exchanges, including Binance, ByBit, and OKX, suggesting that fewer traders are currently using borrowed money to bet on XRP’s price direction. Related Reading: XRP And Bitcoin Investors Are ‘Trapped’, But Is There A Way Out? Xaif Crypto also pointed out that leverage levels are now at an extreme low, with Binance’s estimated leverage ratio dropping to around 0.15. This indicates that traders are avoiding taking large, risky bets at the moment. He noted that the market is currently in a calm phase, with most aggressive trading already cleared out. According to the analyst, this kind of low activity often appears before major market moves. With less leverage in the system, there is reduced selling pressure but also less momentum in the market. However, this also means that when new traders return, the XRP price could move up quickly. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
PocketOS founder Jeremy Crane claims a Cursor agent running Claude Opus wiped production data and backups through a single Railway API call.
Robinhood's crypto revenue drop highlights vulnerabilities in thinly traded markets, emphasizing the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors.
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U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan declined former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial. An appeal is still pending.
The failed talks highlight deepening US-Iran tensions, diminishing prospects for a nuclear deal and impacting global diplomatic dynamics.
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