The strikes heighten geopolitical tensions, potentially prompting broader regional conflict and impacting global economic stability.
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The new funding rounds are expected to be completed in the next six months, but the firm has already begun deploying some of the new capital, according to a person familiar with the matter.
The SPK surge highlights DeFi's vulnerability to exploits, prompting shifts in capital flows and raising concerns over protocol security.
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Geopolitical tensions may lead to cautious ECB monetary policy, impacting economic stability and market confidence in the Eurozone.
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Solana failed to settle above $90 and corrected most gains. SOL price is now consolidating losses above $85 and might attempt another increase. SOL price started a fresh decline below $88 and $87 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading near $86 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bullish trend line forming with support at $85.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $85.50 or $85. Solana Price Dips From $90 Solana price failed to remain stable above $90 and started a fresh decline, unlike Bitcoin and Ethereum. SOL declined below the $88 and $87 levels. The bears even pushed the price toward $85. A low was formed at $85.55, and the price is now consolidating losses below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $89.34 swing high to the $85.55 low. Solana is now trading near $86 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Besides, there is a bullish trend line forming with support at $85.50 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair. On the upside, immediate resistance is near the $87 level. The next major resistance is near the $87.80 level or the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $89.34 swing high to the $85.55 low. The main resistance could be $88.80. A successful close above the $88.80 resistance zone could set the pace for another steady increase. The next key resistance is $90. Any more gains might send the price toward the $92 level. More Losses In SOL? If SOL fails to rise above the $87.80 resistance, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $85.50 zone. The first major support is near the $84 level. A break below the $84 level might send the price toward the $82 support zone. If there is a close below the $82 support, the price could decline toward the $80 support in the near term. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for SOL/USD is gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly Hours RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for SOL/USD is below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $85.50 and $84.00. Major Resistance Levels – $87.80 and $88.80.
Tesla's profit rise highlights the limited impact of individual earnings on broader market cap dynamics, emphasizing tech sector resilience.
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Prolonged mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to sustained global energy supply disruptions and elevated oil prices.
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ETH derivatives show strong buyer dominance, leading traders to target $2,500 to $2,600 as the next crucial rally.
ETH derivatives show strong buyer dominance, leading traders to target $2,500 to $2,600 as the next crucial rally.
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The blockade could escalate regional tensions, disrupt global oil supply, and potentially lead to increased military involvement.
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Geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices could lead to economic instability, affecting cryptocurrency markets and investor sentiment.
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Netanyahu's military focus in Lebanon may undermine diplomatic efforts, potentially destabilizing regional peace prospects and market expectations.
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Following the KelpDAO exploit, the attacker rapidly moved 75,700 ETH, worth about $175 million, and converted nearly all of it into Bitcoin within roughly 36 hours. The swaps were mainly executed through THORChain, a cross-chain protocol that allows direct ETH-to-BTC conversions without intermediaries. The massive transactions pushed THORChain’s volume to around $800 million and generated …
The incident heightens geopolitical tensions, potentially prompting military responses and impacting global oil markets and trade routes.
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The SNB's loss highlights vulnerabilities in global financial stability, influencing market sentiment amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties.
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Iran's actions heighten geopolitical tensions, complicating diplomatic resolutions and impacting market confidence in de-escalation efforts.
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Rising tensions and skepticism about diplomacy suggest a challenging path to de-escalation, with potential for further instability.
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The ceasefire's end may heighten regional tensions, impacting diplomatic efforts and market stability, with low odds for a peace deal soon.
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Pentagon instability may prolong military operations, affecting market confidence in near-term de-escalation and strategic clarity.
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The halt in executions may signal Iran's willingness to engage diplomatically, potentially affecting future US-Iran relations and market perceptions.
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Dreams protect the brain's visual cortex, revealing the complex interplay of perception and neural networks.
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Long-term holder activity suggests a stabilizing Bitcoin price, but low market liquidity means potential volatility remains a concern.
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Iran's actions heighten geopolitical tensions, potentially disrupting global oil markets and causing significant price volatility.
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CertiK has urged crypto users not to overlook basic security practices as major crypto hacks spiked in April.
The engineering organization behind Cardano submitted nine proposals totaling $46.8 million for the 2026 voting cycle, down from $97.5 million last year.
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The ship seizures heighten geopolitical instability, potentially affecting global trade routes and prompting diplomatic rather than military responses.
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Bitcoin (BTC) pushed higher on Wednesday, extending its recovery rally to levels not seen since late January. The price rose to just under 5% above the $79,000 mark after President Trump announced he would extend a ceasefire with Iran. Can Bitcoin Sustain The Rally? Market analysts say attention is shifting quickly from the breakout itself to the next set of hurdles higher up the chart. Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FxPro, said he believes the $75,000 to $86,000 zone does not look “saturated” with heavy resistance. In his view, if there are no major negative developments, Bitcoin could maintain upward momentum. He also flagged $86,000 as a critical point, though, because the 200-day moving average (MA) is expected to sit near that level and lines up with an important pivot area. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bottom At $63,000? Grayscale Research Flags Feb. 5 As This Cycle’s Low Others emphasized that near-term support has been holding up, which could help Bitcoin keep pressing higher. Caroline Mauron, co-founder of Orbit Markets, said the $75,000 level should act as solid support. She added that a clean move above $80,000 would likely open the door to “significant” further upside, suggesting traders are watching for confirmation rather than just a quick spike. As Bitcoin climbs, sentiment will likely depend on whether the current strength can continue. Joel Kruger, markets strategist at LMAX Group, said the key question going forward is whether the breakout can be sustained and translated into new momentum. He pointed to a mix of supportive conditions, including relative stability in macro factors, gradual improvement in institutional flows, and progress on regulatory clarity. At the same time, he warned that the market still has to deal with headline risk—especially from global geopolitics—as well as shifts in broader risk appetite that can quickly change how investors respond to crypto news. 8% Pause Could Come Before The Real Push Market expert Ali Martinez also weighed on the recent surge, noting that Bitcoin is forming a bullish reversal pattern, currently developing a Morning Star candlestick setup on the monthly chart. This is described as a three-day sequence often interpreted as a signal that sellers may be exhausted and that buyers are regaining control. Even so, Martinez cautioned that strong signals don’t always produce an immediate straight-line rally. Related Reading: XRP Indicator Turns Bullish Again After 3 Months: What’s The Next Price Target? According to his read of the data, Bitcoin often pauses briefly after the move—typically around “an 8% breather” on average—before the bigger continuation leg begins. This implies that BTC could retrace back to $72,000 before moving higher. Taken together, the next move may depend on whether BTC can hold above established support levels like $75,000, sustain the push through key thresholds such as $80,000, and avoid major negative shocks as geopolitics and risk sentiment remain active variables for markets. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
Bitcoin has finally broken out of its long sideways phase that lasted for weeks between roughly $65,000 and $75,000. Price has now moved into the $77,500–$78,000 zone, shifting the market from consolidation into what looks like an early trend phase. In under two weeks, BTC is up nearly 10%. Prediction Markets Turn More Bullish at …