The strategic oil release may temporarily ease price pressures, but geopolitical tensions could sustain high prices, impacting global markets.
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Trump's demand highlights ongoing media-political tensions, potentially influencing ABC's decisions and market perceptions amid regulatory scrutiny.
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Potential escalation towards regime change in Iran could destabilize regional security, impacting global markets and diplomatic relations.
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Solana's RWA market share surge may enhance its DeFi appeal, challenging Ethereum's dominance and attracting more institutional interest.
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Ethereum is struggling to hold the $2,250 level as selling pressure reasserts itself. And the market faces resistance that has capped every recovery attempt in recent sessions. The correction following the push above $2,450 has now reached roughly 10%, and the mood among participants is cautious. But according to top analyst Darkfost, the price weakness is producing a specific reaction in the order flow data that changes how the current selloff should be read. Related Reading: Bitcoin Large Players Have Built A Sell Wall At $80.5K–$82K – Spoofing Or Structural Supply? The move below $2,300 today did not go unnoticed. Within a single hour of the level breaking, Taker Buy Volume on Binance surged above $1 billion — aggressive, market-order buying that reflects participants making deliberate, high-conviction decisions at speed rather than cautiously waiting for confirmation. A comparable reaction appeared simultaneously on OKX, where nearly $20 million in buying flows were recorded over the same period. The significance of that response is not the price level itself but what it reveals about who is on the other side of the selling. When $1 billion in buy orders enter the market within sixty minutes of a key support breaking, it does not describe a market that has given up on the level. It describes a market where a specific category of participant has decided that $2,300 represents an opportunity worth acting on aggressively — regardless of the direction the price was moving when they pulled the trigger. $1 Billion Spent Against a Hawkish Fed. That Is Not Noise Darkfost frames the buy surge with a context that makes it more significant than a routine dip-buying response. The $1 billion in Taker Buy Volume on Binance did not arrive in a neutral macro environment. It arrived immediately after the Federal Reserve announced it would hold rates within the 3.5% to 3.75% range — and simultaneously signaled that short-term inflation could move higher again, driven in part by rising energy prices. That is not a backdrop that typically encourages aggressive risk deployment. A Fed holding rates at elevated levels while warning of renewed inflation pressure is the definition of a hawkish posture — one that has historically prompted crypto participants to reduce exposure rather than add to it. The participants who deployed $1 billion within sixty minutes of the $2,300 break made that choice with the Fed’s message already in the room. What Darkfost identifies in that behavior is a specific category of conviction. These are not buyers reacting to price momentum or chasing a recovery. They are participants who looked at a 10% correction, a hawkish Fed, and a broken support level and decided the risk-reward at $2,300 was worth taking aggressively. Whether that conviction proves correct depends on what follows. But the willingness to deploy institutional-scale capital against unfavorable macro conditions at a specific price level is itself the signal — one that the price chart alone would never reveal. Related Reading: DeFi Deleveraging Hits AAVE – Analyst Explains Why Borrowing Demand Falls Off A Cliff Ethereum Tests Structure As Momentum Stalls Below Resistance Ethereum is trading around $2,260, holding a level that sits at the intersection of short-term support and medium-term indecision. After the sharp capitulation in early February, price established a base near the $1,800–$2,000 zone before initiating a gradual recovery. That recovery, however, has now stalled beneath a clear resistance cluster between $2,350 and $2,450, where multiple rejection wicks confirm persistent sell-side pressure. The moving averages reinforce this structure. ETH remains below the 200-day moving average, which continues to slope downward, signaling that the broader trend has not yet shifted bullish. At the same time, price is compressing between the 50-day and 100-day averages, reflecting a tightening range where momentum is fading and volatility is contracting. Related Reading: Crypto Traders Just Moved $100 Billion In Gold Volume: Find Out What Is Driving The Rush Volume behavior adds another layer. The spike during the February selloff marked a clear capitulation event, but subsequent recovery phases have shown declining volume, suggesting that the rebound lacks strong conviction. Recent sessions show relatively muted participation, consistent with consolidation rather than accumulation. Technically, Ethereum is coiling. A breakdown below the $2,200–$2,250 support zone would expose the $2,000 level again, while a reclaim of $2,400 is required to invalidate the current lower-high structure and shift momentum meaningfully. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $76,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears the $76,750 resistance zone. Bitcoin managed to form a base above $75,000 and started a recovery wave. The price is trading below $77,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $76,750 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might gain bullish momentum if it settles above the $77,000 zone. Bitcoin Price Eyes Upside Break Bitcoin price remained supported above the $75,000 zone. BTC formed a base and settled above $75,500 to start a recovery wave. There was a move above the $76,000 and $76,200 levels. The bulls were able to push the price above the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $77,888 swing high to the $74,940 low. However, the bears are active near $76,750. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $76,750 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. Bitcoin is now trading below $77,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $75,500, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $76,750 level, the trend line, and the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $77,888 swing high to the $74,940 low. The first key resistance is near the $77,000 level. A close above the $77,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $78,000 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $78,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $80,000. Another Decline In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $76,750 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $76,000 level. The first major support is near the $75,650 level. The next support is now near the $75,000 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $74,250 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $73,200, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now above the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $76,000, followed by $75,650. Major Resistance Levels – $76,750 and $77,000.
The IAEA's concerns highlight ongoing proliferation risks, potentially complicating diplomatic efforts and impacting global security dynamics.
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Continued US-Iran tensions and skepticism hinder diplomatic progress, impacting geopolitical stability and market confidence negatively.
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The attack intensifies U.S.-Iran tensions, raising invasion likelihood and prompting scrutiny of U.S. military strategies and defenses.
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The US Senate unanimously passed a rule banning members and staff from prediction markets, with a similar resolution set to be introduced in the House.
Hezbollah's drone strikes exacerbate Israel's security challenges, potentially impacting Netanyahu's political future and regional stability.
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The Iran war's impact on energy prices heightens global inflation risks, complicating future monetary policy and economic stability.
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The U.S. carrier withdrawal suggests a strategic pivot towards diplomacy, potentially stabilizing regional tensions and impacting global markets.
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The large Bitcoin transfer to exchanges may signal increased market volatility and hinder Bitcoin's potential price growth in the short term.
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Ripple and XRP are drawing fresh attention after crypto investor Santiago, who has backed over 150 companies, shared a detailed take on how the firm is positioning itself beyond crypto and into global finance. In a podcast, Keith & Ben talk to Santiago Santos, who highlighted Ripple’s biggest advantage, mainstream recognition. “You walk around the …
Persistent inflation may hinder economic growth and limit the Federal Reserve's ability to implement rate cuts throughout 2026.
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The deepening Russia-North Korea alliance and extreme tactics reduce ceasefire prospects, potentially prolonging the Ukraine conflict.
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The Pentagon's pause and Iran ceasefire may reduce war risks, highlighting political challenges and potential shifts in U.S. foreign policy.
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The prosecution's First Amendment challenges may undermine legal proceedings, affecting market confidence in a 2026 prison sentence.
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The integration of Bitcoin into U.S. defense strategies could enhance cybersecurity measures and influence global geopolitical dynamics.
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The CLARITY Act's progress could enhance regulatory certainty, potentially stabilizing digital asset markets and boosting investor confidence.
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Spot Bitcoin ETF outflows reached $490 million as crypto investors considered the impact of high oil prices, Big Tech earnings and a shortfall in AI industry growth metrics.
Prolonged instability in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to sustained high gas prices, impacting global markets and economic stability.
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The Trump administration's stance may prolong U.S. military involvement in Iran, bypassing Congress and impacting diplomatic dynamics.
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US stock gains highlight resilience amid geopolitical tensions, but rising oil prices could pose future economic challenges.
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Top US officials have increasingly placed Bitcoin (BTC) at the center of national security discussions, and Representative Lance Gooden says the change is more than just political rhetoric. In comments reported Thursday, the Texas Republican argued that the largest cryptocurrency has become a “geopolitical weapon” being used—simultaneously, in his view—by multiple adversaries. Multi-Front Security Use Of Bitcoin Gooden’s remarks follow confirmation from Pentagon leadership. According to reporting by the TFTC agency, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth told him that the Department of Defense is actively involved with Bitcoin in classified operations designed to counter what Hegseth described as “China’s digital authoritarianism.” Gooden quoted Hegseth directly, saying: “I am a long enthusiast of Bitcoin and crypto potential, and a lot of the things we are doing, enabling it or defeating it, are classified efforts that are ongoing inside our department, which do provide us a lot of leverage in a lot of different scenarios.” Related Reading: Hyperliquid Jumps Into The Betting Boom With New ‘Outcome Tokens’ For Real-World Events In recent Senate testimony, Admiral Samuel Paparo—commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command—described Bitcoin as having “incredible potential” as a tool with cybersecurity and wider strategic uses. Paparo told the Senate, “We have a node on the Bitcoin network right now. Bitcoin has direct implications for power projection.” Within that context, Gooden laid out what he sees as a multi-front national security landscape for Bitcoin. He argued that Iran is demanding Bitcoin as a toll for transit through the Strait of Hormuz. BPI Numbers Fuel Gooden’s Claim The Republican also claimed that North Korea-linked hackers are using Bitcoin in ransomware campaigns. And he said China is “believed to be stockpiling substantial holdings as part of its strategic reserve.” Gooden framed his conclusion plainly: “Over the past decade, Bitcoin has evolved from a fringe asset into a matter of national security.” The geopolitical angle is supported by estimates from advocacy and policy groups in the industry. According to the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), China holds approximately 194,000 BTC, while the United States holds approximately 328,000 BTC. Related Reading: A Stealth Force In Derivatives—Why Bitcoin Can’t Punch Past $80,000 Yet For Gooden, those figures underscore the shift he says is underway: Bitcoin is no longer treated as a speculative sideshow in finance committees. Instead, he described the market’s leading cryptocurrency as an instrument that can show up in armed services hearings—as an asset relevant to power projection, economic conflict, and reserve accumulation. As of this writing, BTC is trading at approximately $76,384, marking modest gains of 1% within the last 24 hours after probing the $75,000 support level on Wednesday. The key level to watch for the cryptocurrency is currently around $80,000 — a level that has been elusive for BTC since early February. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Increased Bitcoin volatility post-FOMC highlights market uncertainty, potentially affecting investor confidence and future price stability.
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The end of the DHS shutdown may restore operational stability, but unresolved funding issues could lead to future legislative challenges.
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Huawei's AI chip growth in China signals a shift in tech dominance, challenging Nvidia's global market leadership amid US-China tensions.
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Geopolitical tensions and potential supply disruptions could drive long-term volatility in global oil markets, impacting economic stability.
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