The leadership uncertainty in Iran could lead to increased geopolitical instability and influence global markets and diplomatic relations.
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Charles Hoskinson has responded to the backlash over his comments on XRP and Brad Garlinghouse, saying things got blown out of proportion. He said clips of his statements were cut and shared in a way that made them look worse. According to him, people are no longer listening to the full context. He clarified that …
Escalating military plans undermine diplomatic efforts, increasing regional instability and reducing prospects for a peaceful resolution.
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Bitcoin is still far from triggering the three signals that have historically appeared at the end of bear markets, according to analyst Willy Woo. Bitcoin Is Still Trading Far Below The Cost Basis Of Recent Investors In a new post on X, analyst Willy Woo has listed the three things that tend to happen at the end of bear markets. The first signal is the price breaking the cost basis of the short-term holders (STHs). The STHs refer to the investors who purchased their coins within the past 155 days. As such, the cost basis of this group represents the break-even level of the recent buyers of the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Bitcoin Sharks & Whales Capitulate: Realized Loss Exceeds $200M As the below chart shared by Woo shows, Bitcoin fell under the STH cost basis during past bear markets and maintained there, suggesting that the new entrants remained underwater. As is visible in the graph, Bitcoin also slipped under the STH cost basis alongside the bearish shift in Q4 2025 and since then, it has stayed below this level, with the gap widening over time. Historically, the cryptocurrency’s price has broken back above the STH cost basis at the end of bear markets (as highlighted with circles in the chart). Another thing that has tended to follow this phase shift is fresh buying from investors. This second signal gives rise to the third one: a reversal of trend in the average acquisition level of the STHs. From the chart, it’s apparent that the STH cost basis shows a downtrend during bear markets. This is a natural result of coins changing hands at the lower bear market levels, pushing the average break-even level lower. As a transition away from a major bearish phase occurs, investors start buying at higher prices, causing the STH cost basis to see an upward reversal. Related Reading: Ethereum Drops Nearly 5% As Familiar Leverage Setup Plays Out Under the post, a user asked asked Woo to elaborate. To which, the analyst responded with: Given price is not even close to the cost basis of recent investors, and that cost basis is dropping each day… there’s no point in buying until a cross becomes imminent. Bear markets are about patience. At the moment, the Bitcoin STH cost basis is floating around $81,000, implying that the recent buyers are holding a net unrealized loss of more than 14%. It now remains to be seen how long it will be before the cryptocurrency will be able to find a break back above the level. BTC Price Bitcoin ended last week under the $67,000 level, but the digital asset has kicked back up to start Monday, with its price recovering to $69,500. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Spot bitcoin ETFs pulled in $471 million on April 6, the 6th-largest inflow of 2026, as prediction markets price little near-term Fed movement.
The surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows highlights growing investor confidence but remains vulnerable to economic shifts and inflationary pressures.
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The Bitcoin community has a “history of contentious debates over protocol changes,” said Grayscale head of research Zach Pandl.
Rejection at $1.35 and collapsing depth raise risk of sharper moves as positioning builds.
The strategic focus on Iran's enrichment highlights geopolitical tensions, impacting market confidence and delaying potential ceasefire resolutions.
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Efforts to weaken Iran's nuclear program could strain diplomatic relations, impacting regional stability and global market confidence.
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Dogecoin started a fresh decline below the $0.0920 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now consolidating losses and might face hurdles near $0.0920 and $0.0925. DOGE price started a fresh decline below the $0.0912 level. The price is trading below the $0.0905 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.0918 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could extend losses if it stays below $0.0920 and $0.0925. Dogecoin Price At Risk of Major Breakdown Dogecoin price started a fresh decline after it closed below $0.0920, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE declined below the $0.0912 and $0.0905 support levels. The price even traded below $0.090. A low was formed near $0.0899, and the price is now showing bearish signs. There was a recovery wave above $0.0900, but the price stayed below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.0935 swing high to the $0.0899 low. Dogecoin price is now trading below the $0.0905 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. If there is a recovery wave, immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.0912 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.0918 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $0.0935 swing high to the $0.0899 low. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.0918 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. The next major resistance is near the $0.0925 level. A close above the $0.0925 resistance might send the price toward the $0.0950 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $0.0980 level. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.10. More Losses In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.0918 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.090 level. The next major support is near the $0.0880 level. The main support sits at $0.0850. If there is a downside break below the $0.0850 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.0800 level or even $0.0750 in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for DOGE/USD is now gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for DOGE/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $0.0900 and $0.0880. Major Resistance Levels – $0.0918 and $0.0925.
Solana Foundation launched new security initiatives with Asymmetric Research that are offered to the entire ecosystem.
The AI company's partnership with Google and Broadcom for next-generation TPU capacity starting in 2027 adds to a wave of demand reshaping the economics of every industry that competes for cheap electricity, including bitcoin mining.
Litecoin is showing signs of a potential breakout, as its current price structure suggests the formation of an ending diagonal, a pattern often observed near the end of a correction. With the market nearing a critical level, a confirmed move above resistance could signal the start of a new bullish phase. LTC Forms Potential Reversal Structure On 4H Chart Providing an updated outlook for Litecoin (LTC) on the 4-hour timeframe, Elliott Waves Academy noted that recent price action is starting to exhibit signs of a potential reversal. The current structure suggests that the market may be transitioning out of a prolonged corrective phase, with momentum gradually shifting as the pattern matures. Related Reading: Can Litecoin Price Bounce To $285? This Trend Maps Out 5 Major Levels According to the analysis, LTC appears to be forming an ending diagonal pattern, representing wave (C) within a broader flat correction. This type of formation typically appears in the final stages of a correction, suggesting that the overall corrective move may be nearing completion. A decisive move higher will be key in confirming this outlook. If price manages to break above a critical resistance level and push through the upper boundary of the diagonal structure, it would significantly strengthen the bullish case. Such a breakout could trigger the beginning of a new impulsive wave, potentially driving Litecoin toward a new high, with projected targets aligning around the 100% extension of the previous wave’s length. However, the strength and sustainability of this potential rally will depend on broader market conditions and the level of buying momentum that follows the breakout. Continued demand and strong follow-through will be essential to validate the bullish scenario, while any failure to maintain upward pressure could delay or weaken the anticipated move. Factors Supporting This Scenario The analyst went on to highlight several key factors supporting this outlook, starting with the development of a diagonal structure identified as wave (C) within a broader wave X. This placement within the larger corrective framework suggests that the market is likely approaching the final phase of its correction, where exhaustion typically begins to set in. Related Reading: Litecoin Closes Bullish — $57 Break Could Ignite Next Leg Up Another important factor is the presence of a well-defined reversal pattern forming near the lower boundary of the structure. Price action in this region shows signs of stabilization, indicating that momentum is shifting and selling pressure may be weakening. The analyst also emphasized that the overall behavior of the current corrective structure aligns with the expected completion of a diagonal pattern. The way price is unfolding, marked by overlapping waves and slowing momentum, fits the characteristics commonly seen in ending formations. Taken together, these signals strengthen the case that the correction may soon conclude, potentially opening the door for a bullish reversal. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
One of the three convicted terrorism financiers sent $49,000 worth of stablecoins to a foreign exchange before it was routed to an ISIS-linked campaign.
According to the latest reports, Banks and crypto firms have agreed on a deal for the Bitcoin market structure bill, with an official announcement expected this week. The CLARITY Act had been stuck since January over whether crypto platforms could offer yield on stablecoins, but that issue now appears resolved. However, John E. Deaton has …
Oil jumped above $112 on threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure if no agreement is reached by midnight, while crypto markets gave back Monday's ceasefire rally gains.
The proposal's review could accelerate regulatory clarity, fostering innovation and investment in the crypto sector while ensuring compliance.
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XRP price started a downside correction from the $1.3550 zone. The price is now consolidating and might aim for another increase if it stays above the $1.30 zone. XRP price started a downside correction after it failed to clear the $1.3550 zone. The price is now trading below $1.3220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3380 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $1.340. XRP Price Holds Support XRP price started a decent upward move above $1.3220 and $1.3250, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.3420 resistance. A high was formed at $1.3566, and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below $1.350 and $1.340. The price dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.2786 swing low to the $1.3566 high. However, the bulls were active above $1.3080 and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.2786 swing low to the $1.3566 high. The price is now trading below $1.3220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3250 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.3380 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3380 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair, above which the price could rise and test $1.3550. A clear move above the $1.3550 resistance might send the price toward the $1.380 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $1.40 resistance. The next major hurdle for the bulls might be near $1.4250. Another Drop? If XRP fails to clear the $1.3380 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3080 level. The next major support is near the $1.30 level. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.30 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.2880. The next major support sits near the $1.2620 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.250. Any more losses might call for a test of $1.2350. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for XRP/USD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for XRP/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $1.3080 and $1.3000. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3380 and $1.3550.
Institutional interest in Bitcoin spot ETFs suggests growing confidence in crypto as a macro hedge amid geopolitical uncertainties.
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Institutional confidence in Bitcoin's potential surge could drive market dynamics, despite geopolitical tensions and current trading inactivity.
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The proposal includes a startup exemption, a fundraising exemption and an investment contract safe harbor for issuers.
The Giugliano upgrade is expected to occur on April 8 to improve finality and add fee parameters directly in block headers, the team said.
New documents seen by The New York Times suggest the Argentine president had seven phone calls with the entrepreneur behind the Libra token.
The Solana Foundation and Web3 security firm Asymmetric Research unveiled a new security initiative called STRIDE, along with a real-time incident-response network.
Iran's military prowess, highlighted by the missile incident, suggests regime stability, reducing the likelihood of imminent collapse.
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The missile strike underscores Iran's military prowess, reinforcing regime stability and reducing the likelihood of imminent political upheaval.
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West Texas Intermediate crude has hit $115 a barrel, gasoline prices in the US are up nearly 40% since late February, and Bitcoin is still trying to break through a wall it has failed to climb six times now. That is the world Bitcoin finds itself in on Monday as it briefly touched $69,550 — a modest 3.30% gain that nevertheless sent shockwaves through the derivatives market. Related Reading: Bitcoin Stumbles Hard: The Worst Q1 In Years Raises Big Questions Short Sellers Take The Hardest Hit Over $276 million in leveraged positions were wiped out in 24 hours, hitting 80,200 traders across crypto derivatives platforms. The damage was not spread evenly. Bears took the brunt of it. According to CoinGlass data, short positions accounted for $188 million of the $210 million liquidated in just the 12-hour window around the price surge. Long liquidations, by comparison, came in at $24 million. Traders who had been betting on a continued decline were caught flat-footed as Bitcoin pushed back toward the $70,000 mark it has repeatedly failed to hold since early February. The asset remains well off its best levels. Bitcoin set an all-time high of $126,000 on October 6, 2025. At current prices, it is trading roughly 45% below that record — context that puts Monday’s rally in sharper perspective. A Squeeze Could Still Be Coming The positioning data tells an uneven story. Based on CoinGlass figures, more than $6 billion in short positions are stacked near $72,500. If Bitcoin pushes up to that level, those positions could be forced to close in rapid succession. On the downside, about $2 billion in long positions sit near $65,000 — a smaller but real risk if momentum fades. That gap between short and long exposure is what has some traders watching closely for a possible extended squeeze. Bitcoin has made six runs at $70,000 since slipping below it in early February. Each attempt has fallen short. Monday’s move is the latest test of that resistance, and it arrives against a backdrop that is anything but calm. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Gaining Ground, Could Soon Surpass Gold—Analyst Energy Shock Adds Pressure On All Fronts A standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has been tightening its grip on global energy markets since late February. Iran has rejected ceasefire terms, insisting compensation for war-related damage must be addressed before the strait reopens. Oil prices have surged as a result. US gasoline costs are up sharply, and broader inflation fears have followed. US President Donald Trump has called for Iran to reopen the waterway, citing global trade concerns. Reports indicate he has also suggested a deal with Iran may be within reach, while warning of severe consequences if talks collapse — including potential US control over Iranian oil resources. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The Securities and Exchange Commission will address fundraising and startup exemptions in this proposal, Paul Atkins told a crowd Monday.
Glassnode data shows soft participation, while a negative gamma setup below $68,000 leaves BTC exposed to a faster move toward $60,000.