In the latest round of the Trump tariff saga that has economists around the world on the edge of their seats, the U.S. released updated guidelines on Friday exempting specific technology devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and machines needed to make semiconductors, from reciprocal tariffs imposed by the U.S. The new tariff guidelines exclude a […]
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The Bitcoin price action this weekend has been quite bubbly and impressive, with the premier cryptocurrency reclaiming the $85,000 level on Saturday, April 12. This burst of bullish momentum came after United States President Donald Trump’s exemption of smartphones, computers, and chips from the new trade tariffs. According to the latest on-chain data, the Bitcoin open interest (OI) has also enjoyed a similar level of resurgence in the past day. The Bitcoin price could be gearing up for an extended upward run, especially with the open interest metric on the rise. How The Latest Spike In Open Interest Could Affect The Market In a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, analyst Burak Kesmeci revealed that the Bitcoin open interest has seen a notable upswing in the past 24 hours on the world’s largest exchange by trading volume, Binance. The open interest metric measures the total amount of capital flowing into BTC derivatives at a given time. Related Reading: Fartcoin Dominates Crypto Recovery With 230% Surge, Is This A Good Time To Buy? An increase in the open interest usually indicates that Bitcoin traders are taking up new positions in the futures and options market. On the other hand, when the OI metric is declining, it means that BTC investors are exiting the derivatives market or their positions are getting liquidated. Data from CryptoQuant shows that Bitcoin’s open interest on Binance has increased by a strong 15.8% in the past 24 hours. This surge saw about $1.2 billion flow into derivatives in a single day, growing the OI on the world’s largest exchange from $7.6 billion to $8.8 billion. Kesmeci highlighted that this rapid rise in Bitcoin’s open interest suggests a substantial build-up of leverage positions within a short period. The Quicktake analyst noted that Binance now accounts for 31.4% of the market, with a total futures OI of around $28 billion. Kesmeci added: Binance isn’t just reflecting the market trend — it’s actively leading it. The analyst also revealed that such a significant spike in open interest signals heightened activity and increased market volatility, which could lead to sharp liquidations of both long and short positions. Hence, investors might want to exercise caution when opening short-term positions. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $85,240, reflecting a 2.5% increase in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the flagship cryptocurrency is up by over 2% on the weekly timeframe. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Suffers 77% Crash Against Bitcoin, On-Chain Deep Dive Reveals Reasons Why Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies like PAXG and XAUT rose significantly so far this year, mirroring a spike in ETF demand.
Strategy paused BTC buys as bitcoin tumbled in Q1, but Saylor signaled additional purchases may be coming.
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has signaled that the company plans to acquire more Bitcoin (BTC) following a nearly two-week pause in purchases.The company's most recent acquisition of 22,048 Bitcoin on March 31 brought its total holdings to 528,185 BTC.According to SaylorTracker, Strategy's BTC investment is up by approximately 24%, representing over $8.6 billion in unrealized gains.Strategy continues to accumulate BTC amid the recent market downturn that took Bitcoin's price below the $80,000 level, and the company continues to be closely monitored by BTC investors as a barometer for institutional interest in BTC.Strategy’s Bitcoin purchase history. Source: SaylorTrackerRelated: Has Michael Saylor’s Strategy built a house of cards?Bitcoin's store-of-value narrative grows despite the recent price declineThe current macroeconomic uncertainty from the ongoing trade tensions between the United States and China has negatively impacted risk-on assets across the board.Stock markets wiped away trillions in shareholder value in response to Trump's sweeping tariff order, and crypto markets also experienced a deep sell-off.Data from the Total3, an indicator that tracks the market capitalization of the entire crypto sector excluding BTC and Ether (ETH), shows that altcoins have collectively shed over 33% of their value since the market peak in December 2024.By comparison, BTC is only down roughly 22% from its peak of over $109,000 in January 2025 and is currently rangebound, trading around the $84,000 level.The Total3 crypto market cap, pictured in blue, compared to the price of Bitcoin. Source: TradingViewThe price of Bitcoin remained relatively stable amid a $5 trillion sell-off in the stock market, lending credence to Bitcoin's use case as a store-of-value asset as opposed to a risk-on investment.Speaking with Cointelegraph at Paris Blockchain Week 2025, Cypherpunk and CEO of digital asset infrastructure company Blockstream, Adam Back said the macroeconomic pressures from a prolonged trade war would make Bitcoin an increasingly attractive store of value.Back forecasted inflation to surge to 10-15% in the next decade, making real investment returns on traditional asset classes such as stocks and real estate incredibly difficult for market participants."There is a real prospect of Bitcoin competing with gold and then starting to take some of the gold use cases,” Back told Cointelegraph managing editor Gareth Jenkinson.Magazine: Bitcoiner sex trap extortion? BTS firm’s blockchain disaster: Asia Express
Solana appears to be gearing up for a major technical breakout, with recent price action building up an interesting chart formation. A familiar bullish pattern has formed, and if validated, it could drive the price to a level not seen in recent weeks. This new development was highlighted by popular analyst Titan of Crypto on social media platform X. Pattern Breakout Sets $143 In Sight Like every other large market-cap cryptocurrency, Solana has experienced an extended period of price crashes since late February. In the case of Solana, this price crash has been drawing out since January, when it reached an all-time high of $293 during the euphoria surrounding the Official Trump meme coin. Since then, Solana has corrected massively, even reaching a low of $97 on April 7. Related Reading: Bitcoin Maxi Takes Aim: Ethereum’s True Value? Lower Than You Think The price action before and after this $97 low has created an interesting formation on the 4-hour candlestick timeframe chart. As crypto analyst Titan of Crypto noted, this formation is enough to send Solana back up to $143. At the heart of the latest bullish outlook is a clearly defined inverse head and shoulders structure, which is known for its reliability in signaling a reversal from a downtrend to a bullish breakout. The left shoulder of the pattern began forming in early April as Solana attempted to rebound from sub-$110 levels. The subsequent drop to the $96 bottom on April 7 formed the head of the structure. From there, a recovery started as buyers cautiously stepped back in, giving rise to the right shoulder. The breakout of the neckline resistance has taken place in the past 24 hours. With this in mind, Titan of Crypto predicted that $143 becomes the next logical destination based on the measured move from the head to the neckline. Image From X: Titan of Crypto Momentum Strengthens With Structure Confirmation Looking at the chart shared by the analyst, the momentum behind Solana’s price movement appears to be gaining strength. Trading volume is an important metric in evaluating the strength of a breakout, and the volume accompanying the recent breakout above the neckline seemingly confirms it. Particularly, Solana has seen a 5.3% increase in its price during the past 24 hours, with trading volume surging by 3.76% within this timeframe to $4.21 billion. Although it is common to see a throwback or minor consolidation just above the neckline, the projected path suggests continued upside as long as price action holds above that key breakout zone. Related Reading: From Joke To Juggernaut: Dogecoin Value Revolution Gets Nod From Global Asset Giant At the time of writing, Solana is trading at $129, 10% away from reaching this inverse head-and-shoulder target. A move to $143 would not only represent a meaningful recovery from April’s lows but could also improve the confidence in Solana’s price trajectory moving into Q2. The next outlook is what happens after it reaches this target of $143, which will depend on the general market sentiment. Featured image from The Information, chart from TradingView
World Liberty Financial added SEI to its growing altcoin portfolio as it keeps accumulating and after it denied reports suggesting it sold ETH.
The price of Bitcoin has found its way back above the $85,000 mark, marking a huge success in the recovery from the coin’s latest slump toward $74,000. According to an on-chain analyst, this recent correction might not be as ominous as initially thought and could be part of a broader bull cycle. Can BTC Price Reach A New All-Time High In This Cycle? An analyst with the pseudonym ShayanBTC, in a Quicktake post on the CryptoQuant platform, shared fresh insights into the current Bitcoin market dynamics and the implications of the most recent price pullback. This evaluation is based on the Realized Cap of Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) age bands, which analyzes the holding pattern of different investor cohorts. Related Reading: XRP Price To Hit $45? Here’s What Happens If It Mimics 2017 And 2021 Rallies The UTXO age bands metric tracks the average price at which Bitcoin holders purchased their coins compared to how long they’ve held the assets. In ShayanBTC’s latest analysis, the relevant age bands are the 3 – 6 months and 6 – 12 months cohorts. According to data from CryptoQuant, the percentage of coins held by this class of investors has been on a steady rise. ShayanBTC noted that this climb appears similar to the accumulation patterns observed during the prolonged correction in the summer months of 2024. The Quicktake analyst noted this pattern points to a “holding trend”, where the 3 – 6 months and 6 – 12 months investors are not offloading their assets despite the ongoing market correction. “As more coins move into the hands of long-term holders, the available circulating supply shrinks, increasing Bitcoin’s scarcity,” ShayanBTC added. From a historical standpoint, these supply constraints could be a positive catalyst for robust price rallies, especially when combined with fresh demand. According to ShayanBTC, this market dynamic could set the stage for price discovery and propel the Bitcoin price to new all-time highs. Furthermore, the Quicktake analyst believes that, with the current on-chain structure, there is a reduced likelihood that the Bitcoin market is currently at the start of a bear season. The ongoing drawdown instead seems to be a healthy correction within a broader bullish cycle. Bitcoin Price At A Glance The Bitcoin price appears to be building some bullish momentum, briefly crossing the $86,000 in the early hours of Sunday, April 13. As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $85,200, reflecting an over 2% increase in the past 24 hours. According to data from CoinGecko, the premier cryptocurrency is up by about 2% in the past seven days. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Price Returning To $74,000? Analyst Identifies Pattern That Suggests So Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
The sudden collapse of the token has reignited allegations that the Hong Kong-based team controls a large portion of the token's circulating supply.
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Opinion by: Max Giammario, founder and CEO of KindredThe interfaces and user experience in Web3 tools are terrible, even more so when compared to their Web2 counterparts. This lackluster experience for Web3 is losing the attention of as many users as desired, and with how fast the ecosystem moves, these shortcomings are rarely paid attention to.AI agents can be an excellent tool to overcome these weaknesses. Their potential to improve development and user experience is remarkable, although it has yet to reach its real potential. Once combined with emotional AI, which will enable us to understand contexts beyond their programming, we will see a quantum leap from Web3 tools to ordinary users.Web3’s learning curve is very steepConsider your first interactions with a Web3 wallet — a scary, difficult experience. Many people fear that, at any moment, they could make a mistake, which could mean losing money. This situation can be less uncomfortable if we add agents with emotional AI that can guide new users and provide personalized support, keeping people at ease during their learning process.If the first interaction with Web3 is seamless in this way, adoption could grow. A better user experience would be a win-win for the entire industry, which suffers from having few users. Reaching a level of adoption of a Web2 tool would be a win for the ecosystem.Emotional AI companions would make everything easierWith the potential that emotional AI agents have, they would facilitate the experience of new users, and they could serve as personal assistants to interact with the rest of the Web3 tools in a more autonomous, personalized way.Emotional AI agents could act as motivational coaches, providing continuous, personalized and empathetic accompaniment that enables them to connect deeply with their users and guide them in the best practices to avoid significant losses in Web3.Recent: Inside an AI-powered Web3 game’s race to 100 million usersThese are just some of the most evaluated uses of Web3 today. The more applications it has in the future, the more potential is unlocked. Combining so much state-of-the-art technology, however, entails significant risks that must be considered in its development.Implementing emotional AI in Web3 carries risksIntegrating emotional AI within the Web3 ecosystem could be very beneficial. Still, it must be considered that it entails risks that any AI has, plus what the use of Web3 implies. One of the most significant risks would be using personal information because, as an emotional AI, it will require more information from its users, which increases the danger of data leakage.This same personalization could generate an unhealthy dependence on its emotional AI partner, so safeguards against this would have to be implemented. Even being so personalized, it will generate biased information, which will close the scope of the AI agent.Considering the risks mentioned above, while the technology is under development, by the time emotional AI agents launch, developers can forge the path to reduce these risks and implement all the benefits of this technology.Emotional AI is the key to greater adoption of Web3AI tools have become more widespread at a rate we have not seen since the launch of the internet. The speed of adoption is because AI tools have become straightforward tools to facilitate any task. The next step is emotional AI agents, which allow for closer AI companions who can provide better support.As complicated as the Web3 industry is, if these emotional AI companions became the standard in the ecosystem, all these tools would be available to any user. The Web3 adoption it would facilitate would be enormous, and all this value would be worth the risks.Opinion by: Max Giammario, founder and CEO of Kindred. This article is for general information purposes and is not intended to be and should not be taken as legal or investment advice. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed here are the author’s alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph.
Bitcoin (BTC) hit an eleven-day high on April 13 as the crypto market relief rally closely tracked US financial policy changes.BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewBitcoin traders say brace for more volatilityData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD reaching $86,000 for the first time since April 2.The pair had reacted well to news that US President Donald Trump had decided to exclude certain key products from his ongoing trade tariffs against China.Traditional markets are closed on weekends —creating lower-liquidity trading in crypto markets and raising the chance for price volatility— with Bitcoin subsequently dropping under $84,000.With hours to go until the weekly close, BTC/USD was thus up 7% for the week, having started with a trip to new five-month lows.Commenting, traders were cautious over BTC price strength.Call me crazy but I don’t think I trust this breakout on $BTC.Low volume, overbought stoch, and on a weekend.If we can remain over 84k through Monday I’ll look for higher but for now this seems sketchy. pic.twitter.com/qKVdYAOYPJ— Roman (@Roman_Trading) April 12, 2025Daan Crypto Trades noted the ongoing interplay with the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) at $85,000.“This is however still a weekend move so far and we know next week will be volatile again with news regarding tariffs and the first big tech earnings coming up,” part of a post on X read.BTC/USD 1-day chart with 200 EMA. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewWell-known trader Peter described the rebound from the lows as looking “more corrective than it does impulsive.”BTC/USD 2-hour chart. Source: Peter Brandt/XPopular trader and analyst Rekt Capital meanwhile saw the true hurdle to a Bitcoin bull market rebound coming in the form of a stubborn long-term daily downtrend.“Bitcoin has Daily Closed above the Downtrend. Thus, breakout confirmation is underway,” one of his latest X updates explained alongside an illustrative chart.“However BTC has previously Daily Closed above the Downtrend but failed its retest (a few of the red circles). Retest needs to be successful and it is in progress.”BTC/USD 1-day chart. Source: Rekt Capital/XAs Cointelegraph reported, the daily downtrend, in place since late 2024, is earmarked as a key hurdle for bulls to overcome.Related: Bollinger Bands creator says Bitcoin forming 'classic' floor near $80KRSI bullish divergence still in playAnother post flagged promising signals on Bitcoin’s relative strength index (RSI) indicator.A classic leading indicator, RSI continued to print another bullish divergence with price on daily timeframes.“Bitcoin is developing yet another Higher Low on the RSI while forming Lower Lows on the price,” Rekt Capital summarized.“Overall, throughout the cycle Bitcoin has formed Bullish Divergences like this on a few occasions already. Each Bull Div preceded reversals to the upside.”BTC/USD 1-day chart with RSI data. Source: Rekt Capital/XThis article does not contain investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, and readers should conduct their own research when making a decision.
Electronics spared from recent tariffs will face new duties aimed at reshoring semiconductor production, Lutnick said.
Saylor's continued Bitcoin investment amid significant losses highlights the high-risk, high-reward nature of cryptocurrency strategies.
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The JPMorgan CEO says rigid banking rules may trigger a Treasury market freeze, echoing 2020’s turmoil that was followed by BTC's price rise.
Lomond School, a private institution in Scotland, will begin accepting Bitcoin for tuition payments and is collaborating with Bitcoin author Saifedean Ammous to introduce a new curriculum focused on Bitcoin and Austrian economics. Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, is developing an educational curriculum combining the principles of Bitcoin (BTC) and Austrian economics.“I'm going to be working with Lomond School to develop a curriculum for bitcoin and Austrian economics,” Ammous wrote in an April 12 X post, sharing his excitement for “making the material widely available worldwide.”Source: Saifedean AmmousLomond School Principal Claire Chisholm confirmed the collaboration on April 12, writing that she was “thrilled to be working with Dr. Ammous” and appreciative of the “positivity of the Bitcoin community.”The news comes a day after Lomond School announced it would accept BTC for tuition payments starting from the autumn semester of 2025, becoming the first school in the United Kingdom to adopt BTC payments.Source: Saifedean AmmousAmmous is best known for The Bitcoin Standard, which was first published in 2018. The book outlines the economic philosophy behind Bitcoin and contrasts it with fiat currency systems. It has sold more than one million copies and has been translated into 38 languages, according to Ammous.Cointelegraph has contacted both Ammous and Lomond School for additional details regarding the upcoming curriculum.Related: New York bill proposes legalizing Bitcoin, crypto for state paymentsBitcoin education is gaining momentum worldwideEducational institutions around the world have increasingly embraced Bitcoin as both a subject of academic study and a financial tool.Schools and universities have been launching Bitcoin-based courses since as early as 2013 when the University of Nicosia in Cyprus launched its Master’s in Digital Currency program, which is accessible both in-person and online.New York University’s Stern School of Business launched “The Law and Business of Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies” course in 2014 — one of the first Bitcoin-specific courses in the US.Stanford University also launched its “Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies” course in 2015, focused on the technological and economic aspects of the world’s first cryptocurrency.Related: Swedish MP proposes Bitcoin reserve to finance ministerIn February 2025, the University of Austin announced launching the first first-of-its-kind Bitcoin investment fund of over $5 million as part of the institution’s larger $200 million endowment fund.Source: Eric BalchunasThree months before the University of Austin’s announcement, a regulatory filing revealed that Emory University accumulated over $15 million worth of Bitcoin via Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, Cointelegraph reported on Oct. 28.Magazine: SCB tips $500K BTC, SEC delays Ether ETF options, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 23 –March. 1
In times when the global economy is reeling from the brunt of the ongoing Trump-inflicted trade war, there’s one asset that has outperformed everything. It’s Fartcoin ($FARTCOIN), an AI agent-based meme coin launched in October last year. $FARTCOIN has surged by more than 350% since March 10 and over 90% since just the last week. What’s more, its market capitalization now stands at a whopping $877M. Read on to know how this surge in $FARTCOIN is a very positive sign for the crypto industry. We’ll also list down three of the best meme coins that can follow in $FARTCOIN’s footsteps and make you significant profits. What Does $FARTCOIN’s Surge Indicate? In an uncertain market marked by volatility, $FARTCOIN has been able to outperform safe-haven assets like gold in the last month. Additionally, $FARTCOIN’s peers, like $DOGE, $PEPE, and $TRUMP, have been hovering around their lows. But $FARTCOIN has been making fresh highs every day. This is particularly interesting, and why we’re here talking about this ‘stinky’ token in the first place. After its initial launch, $FARTCOIN garnered a lot of hype, and its market cap reached a massive $2.5B with a 17,000% surge in price. However, the crypto winter was harsh on it, as it tumbled by 91% from its all-time highs. But the coin has regained half of that lost value thanks to the recent surge. Crypto trader Smiley Capital said that this aggressive up move can be a sign of risk-on sentiment making a comeback in the crypto space. ‘It’s also a barometer and frontrunner for broader risk assets,’ he said. This means the $FARTCOIN move is an indicator of improving market health and a change in sentiments. After a tough few months, meme coin investors are now feeling more confident. $FARTCOIN may also turn out to be a trailblazer in a series of price surges to follow. If you’re looking for assets that may replicate $FARTCOIN’s historic rise, here are a few top trending cryptos you cannot ignore. 1. SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) – Best Meme Coin to Buy In 2025 SUBBD Token ($SUBBD) is a new and revolutionary AI-powered crypto that could easily replicate Fartcoin’s performance. For instance, our SUBBD price prediction suggests the token could reach as high as $0.668 by the end of 2026. Considering $SUBBD is currently priced at just $0.05515, that would be a nearly 1,200% gain in less than two years. What’s so special about SUBBD, you ask? It’s the first-ever crypto subscription platform that uses AI to reduce the time and effort needed by online creators to manage the content that they put out. Creators will not only benefit from SUBBD’s suite of AI tools that will help them streamline content production, but they’ll also be able to set up various monetization schemes for their fans. These include subscriptions, tipping, pay-per-view (PPV) content, and even NFT sales. The fans, on the other hand, can use $SUBBD tokens to access the exclusive content of their favorite creators on the SUBBD platform. What’s more, owning $SUBBD also offers staking rewards, discounts on content and subscriptions, governance rights, and so much more. All in all, $SUBBD is easily one of the best cryptos to buy now – for both its use cases as well as its potential price jump. The SUBBD Token is currently in presale, where it has already raised over $159K. Get $SUBBD now for just $0.05515 – here’s how to buy it. 2. Solaxy ($SOLX) – New Meme Coin Revolutionizing the Solana Blockchain Even though pure meme coins like $FARTCOIN and $BROCCOLI are all the rage right now, it’s worth backing a top altcoin like Solaxy ($SOLX) that not only has the same degen energy backing it but also carries real utility. Solaxy aims to solve the pain points of Solana, which has been struggling with network congestion and scalability due to the groundbreaking success of $TRUMP, $MELANIA, and Pump.fun. These coins chose Solana because of its memecoin-friendly infrastructure. However, they attracted a lot of investors to Solana, which it wasn’t prepared for. This overloaded the blockchain. Solaxy will build the very first Layer 2 scaling protocol on Solana. To put it simply, Solaxy plans to direct some of Solana’s transaction requests to a sidechain. This will allow its mainnet the breathing space it’s currently not getting. Another reason crypto experts are bullish on Solaxy is its mind-boggling presale performance. It has amassed close to $30M at the time of writing, with both retail and whale investors backing it. The best bit? You can purchase one of the best crypto presales on the market right now for only $0.001692 per token. For more info, here’s a guide on how to buy $SOLX. 3. FirstBroccoli ($BROCCOLI) – Another Hype-Backed Meme Coin up over 236% in the Last Month Although $FARTCOIN has been the center of attraction this past week, $BROCCOLI has posted some equally ridiculous gains. It’s up nearly 150% in the last seven days – and a whopping 221% in the last month. Moreover, its latest rally has broken out of the $0.014 resistance zone. This means $BROCCOLI is in a pole position to rally higher, with online predictions suggesting it could climb up to $0.60, close to its all-time highs. $BROCCOLI is similar to $FARTCOIN in that it, too, is a hype-backed token that relies on the favor of online crypto communities. What’s more, like Fartcoin, $BROCCOLI is also linked to a crypto celebrity. The token came into existence when Binance’s ex-CEO, CZ, publicly acknowledged the power of meme coins and suggested he’d be on board to launch one based on his pet dog, Broccoli. As soon as CZ revealed the name of his dog, multiple $BROCCOLI tokens sprung to the surface. However, only a few really got going. FirstBroccoli is one of them. Final Thoughts Although the success of $FARTCOIN is a positive signal we’re re-entering another meme coin bull run, we suggest treading on the side of caution. That’s because meme coins, especially those that rely heavily on the attention they get, can just as quickly go bust as they rocket to the moon. It’s advisable to only invest an amount you don’t mind losing. Additionally, kindly do your own research and due diligence before investing. Bear in mind that this article isn’t financial advice.
The trader faces a maximum penalty of six years in prison, though his guilty plea will likely reduce his sentence.
Bitcoin has broken out of a technical formation that may place it on track toward a decisive test zone between $96,200 and $102,100. If confirmed in the coming days, the movement would represent a major price development in Bitcoin’s ongoing market structure. A crypto analyst highlighted this zone as one where Bitcoin’s trajectory could either extend to new highs or face its next rejection. Related Reading: From Joke To Juggernaut: Dogecoin Value Revolution Gets Nod From Global Asset Giant Descending Broadening Wedge Breakout Clears Path To $100,000 Again Bitcoin’s price action in the past 24 hours is highlighted by a return to $85,000 as buying pressure started to creep in. Interestingly, this buying pressure has broken out above the upper trendline of a descending broadening wedge formation. This pattern is typically considered a reversal signal, and its breakout implies strong upward continuation if validated. The breakout of the formation was noted in an analysis posted on social media platform X by crypto analyst Titan of Crypto. Notably, the price chart shared by the analyst shows that the wedge formation has been taking place in the daily candlestick timeframe over the past three months. The wedge began forming after Bitcoin’s peak above $108,000 in late January and gradually widened. At the time of the analysis, Bitcoin’s price had already made two daily candlestick closes above the upper trendline of the broadening wedge. According to the analyst, the breakout will most likely be confirmed this week. If confirmed, this will open up the stage for a run above the $100,000 price level again or at least $96,200. Particularly, Titan of Crypto highlighted the region between $96,200 and $102,100 as the next target zone. The analyst emphasized that this range may act as the actual test of Bitcoin’s strength, as it will reveal whether the breakout leads to continuation or stalls into rejection. Image From X: Titan of Crypto Leverage Build-Up Points To $8 Billion Short Squeeze Potential Above $90,000 Crypto analyst Sensei also commented on Bitcoin’s current price structure, noting that a move to $90,000 could trigger a massive liquidation event. Based on data from Coinglass, more than $8 billion in short positions would be vulnerable if Bitcoin rose above $90,000 again. The cumulative short liquidation chart from Coinglass shows a large wall of leveraged short interest concentrated below that level across major exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Bybit. Image From X: Sensei Related Reading: Bitcoin Maxi Takes Aim: Ethereum’s True Value? Lower Than You Think The data reflects a significant imbalance in the derivatives market, with short positions dominating until the $90,000 mark, beyond which liquidation-driven buying could intensify. If Bitcoin does push into this zone, the resulting cascade of liquidations among short positions may provide the momentum required to push the Bitcoin price toward the $96,200 to $102,100 target zone. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $84,706. Featured image from Freepik, chart from TradingView
A non-fungible token (NFT) trader could face up to six years in prison after pleading guilty to underreporting nearly $13 million in profits from trading CryptoPunks, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.Waylon Wilcox, 45, admitted to filing false income tax returns for the 2021 and 2022 tax years. The former CryptoPunk investor pleaded guilty on April 9 to two counts of filing false individual income tax returns, federal prosecutors said in an April 11 press release.Back in April 2022, Wilcox filed a false individual income tax return for the tax year 2021, which underreported his income tax by roughly $8.5 million and reduced his tax due by approximately $2.1 million.In October 2023, Wilcox filed another false individual tax income return for the fiscal year of 2022, underreporting his income tax by an estimated $4.6 million and reducing his tax due by nearly $1.1 million.Wilcox pleads guilty to false tax filing, press release. Source: Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania“The total maximum penalty under federal law for these offenses is up to six years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine,” according to the statement. However, the exact details and timing of his sentence remain unclear.Related: NFT trader sells CryptoPunk after a year for nearly $10M lossThe trader bought and sold 97 pieces of the CryptoPunk NFT collection, the industry’s largest NFT collection, with a $687 million market capitalization.Source: CryptoPunksIn 2021, Wilcox sold 62 CryptoPunk NFTs for a gain of about $7.4 million but reported significantly less on his taxes. In 2022, he sold 35 more CryptoPunks for $4.9 million. The Department of Justice said Wilcox intentionally selected “no” when asked if he had engaged in digital asset transactions on both filings.“IRS Criminal Investigation is committed to unraveling complex financial schemes involving virtual currencies and NFT transactions designed to conceal taxable income,” Philadelphia Field Office Special Agent in charge Yury Kruty said, adding: “In today’s economic environment, it’s more important than ever that the American people feel confident that everyone is playing by the rules and paying the taxes they owe.” The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Criminal Investigation Department.Related: CZ claps back against ‘baseless’ US plea deal allegationsCrypto tax rules gain tractionCrypto tax laws attracted interest worldwide in June 2024 after the IRS issued a new crypto regulation making US crypto transactions subject to third-party tax reporting requirements for the first time.Since January, centralized crypto exchanges (CEXs) and other brokers have been required to report the sales and exchanges of digital assets, including cryptocurrencies.On April 10, US President Donald Trump signed a joint congressional resolution to overturn a Biden administration-era legislation that would have required decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols to also report transactions to the IRS.Set to take effect in 2027, the so-called IRS DeFi broker rule would have expanded the tax authority’s existing reporting requirements to include DeFi platforms, requiring them to disclose gross proceeds from crypto sales, including information regarding taxpayers involved in the transactions.However, some crypto regulatory advisers believe that stablecoin and crypto banking legislation should be a priority above new tax legislation in the US.A “tailored regulatory approach” for areas including securities laws and removing “obstacles in banking” is a priority for US lawmakers with “more upside” for the industry, Mattan Erder, general counsel at layer-3 decentralized blockchain network Orbs, told Cointelegraph.Magazine: SEC’s U-turn on crypto leaves key questions unanswered
Market prices of Ethereum (ETH) gained by over 4% in the past day, as the prominent altcoin broke out of a tight consolidation zone between $1,548 and $1,599. Despite some retracement in the last few hours, the growing bullish momentum in the ETH market shows signals of a sustainable price rally. Notably, renowned crypto analyst Ali Martinez has highlighted the potential next price target for the second-largest cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Ethereum Price Rebound: Breakout To $1,800 With These Two Supply Zones ETH Bulls Set Sights On $1,810 Resistance In an X post on April 12, Martinez shares an Ethereum price prediction using on-chain data from analytics company IntoTheBlock. Martinez’s post shows that Ethereum has now reclaimed a critical support level at a demand zone between $1,547 and $1,595. This zone represents a significant accumulation area, with approximately 5.48 million ETH held by 2.83 million addresses at an average purchase price of $1,574. The resurgence in buying activity around this price region indicates a considerable trading volume which is critical to sustaining the current bullish momentum. At press time, Ethereum trades at $1,642 showing signs of resilience following its recent breakout. If the price rally persists, Martinez explains the altcoin is headed for a strong resistance zone between $1,791.11 and $1,838.86. This area contains 1.61 million ETH held by 3.2 million addresses at an average price of $1,810. Notably, this zone is visualized in red indicating that many of these investors are “out of the money” and are likely to sell once prices recover— offering a potentially significant resistance to Ethereum’s ongoing rebound. If ETH bulls can surge past this resistance level, it could confirm a trend reversal for the altcoin following a consistent decline since the altcoin hit the $4,000 price zone in December 2024. Related Reading: NEAR Poised For Surge To $2.40 As Bullish Pattern Forms Ethereum Market Overview Generally, IntoTheBlock’s data shows 56.7% of ETH addresses are currently “in the money,” representing 8.3 million ETH worth about $13.24 billion. In contrast, 41.99% (6.14 million ETH) of holders are “out of the money,” suggesting the market sentiment still largely remains cautious. Meanwhile, only 191,830 ETH (1.31% of total volume) is considered “at the money,” signaling minimal congestion around the current price level, which may favor a swift move in either direction. At the time of writing, Ethereum continues to trade at $1,642 as earlier stated, with a price decline of 8.50% in the last week. Meanwhile, daily trading volume is down by 13.08% indicating a waning market interest which could be potentially harmful to the ongoing price rally. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview
The meme coin market is bouncing back after Trump stopped plans to raise tariffs and new inflation data showed signs of slowing down. This positive news helped Bitcoin move closer to $85,000, which triggered buying interest in popular meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. Still, both DOGE and SHIB are having trouble breaking past …
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Solana is trading above the $125 mark after bulls stepped in with force, reclaiming critical technical levels and bringing some relief to a market that had been dominated by selling pressure. After weeks of steep declines and heightened volatility, Solana is finally showing signs of strength as buyers return and confidence starts to rebuild. Related Reading: Dogecoin Whales Buy Over 80 Million DOGE In 24 Hours – Sign Of Recovery? The bounce came at a crucial moment, as SOL was on the verge of breaking into lower demand zones following a sharp 47% drop since early March. The shift in momentum has caught the attention of market participants, especially as broader market sentiment begins to stabilize. Top analyst Big Cheds shared a technical analysis on X, suggesting that Solana has “triggered a long thesis overnight” after reclaiming several key levels on the chart. His comments are fueling speculation that this move could mark the beginning of a broader recovery phase for SOL—provided bulls can hold current levels and build momentum from here. As traders monitor upcoming resistance and key indicators, the next few days will be crucial in determining whether Solana’s rally has legs—or if it’s just another short-lived bounce in a volatile macro environment. Solana Surges 40% As Long Thesis Takes Shape Solana has gained over 40% since last Monday, sparking renewed bullish sentiment and opening a debate among analysts and traders: is this the start of a sustained move higher, or will SOL consolidate around current prices? After weeks of persistent selling pressure, Solana has finally seen a wave of buying interest, bouncing strongly from a $95 low. This bounce marks one of the most aggressive reversals among major altcoins during the recent market correction. The surge came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, which now faces a 145% tariff. The announcement sparked relief rallies across risk assets, with Solana among the top beneficiaries. Big Ched’s analysis reveals that Solana triggered a long thesis after successfully reclaiming the $125 resistance level. This move is seen as a breakout confirmation, suggesting that a bullish structure may now be forming. However, global tensions and trade war fears continue to inject uncertainty into financial markets. For Solana, holding above the $120–$125 support zone will be key in determining whether the recent bounce has staying power—or if further consolidation is in store. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Show Conviction: 63% Of Supply Hasn’t Moved In A Year Price Holds Above Key Moving Averages: Crucial Resistance Awaits Solana (SOL) is trading at $131 after finally breaking above the 4-hour 200 Moving Average (MA) and Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which sat around $125 and $128, respectively. This move signals a potential short-term trend shift in favor of the bulls, who are now holding some advantage after reclaiming these critical technical levels. The breakout came on strong volume, reinforcing the bullish momentum that emerged from last week’s bounce off the $95 low. However, for the rally to continue and higher highs to form, SOL must maintain its position above the $125 level and push toward the next major resistance around $146. Reclaiming this level would strengthen bullish conviction and confirm a recovery rally in the broader trend. Related Reading: Solana Approaches $125 – Will 2-Level Filter Trigger A Long Signal? Despite the recent strength, risks remain. If Solana fails to hold above $125, the bullish setup could unravel quickly, and the price may revisit the $100 demand zone. With global market volatility still elevated due to ongoing macroeconomic tensions, traders are watching this support-resistance range closely to determine whether SOL can sustain upward momentum or return to consolidation. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
Prominent X market analyst Cryptododo7 has shared a bearish prediction on the Bitcoin market amidst an ongoing price rally. Notably, the premier cryptocurrency has moved from $75,000 to $86,000 over the past three days indicating a rising level of market demand. Despite this positive development, Cryptododo7 warns that the potential for a significant downside still exists. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Price Returning To $74,000? Analyst Identifies Pattern That Suggests So Bitcoin Completes Bearish Pennant Formation – Price Fall To Follow? In a recent post on X, Cryptododo7 shares a technical analysis of the BTC market showing the formation of a bearish pennant. Notably, this development follows a double top formation, a classic reversal signal that aligns with the downward price action observed over the past three months. While recent market gains point to a rising bullish momentum, Cryptododo7 states that the bearish pennant formation signals much potential for a deeper price correction. The bearish pennant forms after a strong downward price move i.e. flagpole as seen when Bitcoin dropped from $96,000 to $76,000 in late February. The pennant follows this price decline, which is just a short period of consolidation where price action forms a small symmetrical triangle. This pattern is usually marked by lower highs and higher lows bringing about two converging trendlines as seen over the last six weeks. Following this consolidation, the market price is expected to break below the lower trendline confirming the intention of a price fall. According to Cryptododo7’s post, the lower boundary of the bearish pennant is positioned around $74,000. A decisive close below this level would validate the bearish pattern and signal a likely continuation of the downtrend, with a projected price target of $51,400. Cryptododo7 explains that $51,400 represents Bitcoin’s strongest support level as it aligns with the 200-week moving average. Amidst the current price rally, the analyst states that a retest to this support level is largely reasonable, especially considering ongoing macroeconomic developments. Related Reading: Solana Approaches Make-or-Break Level As Technicals And Fundamentals Align – Analyst Bitcoin Faces Short Pressure From Binance Traders In other developments, crypto analyst Ali Martinez reports that 56.18% of Binance traders have opened short positions on Bitcoin, indicating that a majority of traders on the world’s largest exchange are predicting a price decline despite Bitcoin’s recent upward momentum. This development aligns with Cryptododo7’s bearish warning as a large volume of traders still hold a negative market outlook amidst recent gains. At the time of writing, Bitcoin trades at $85,416 following a 2.50% gain in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, the daily trading volume is down by 40.07% and valued at $25.10 billion. Featured image from Pexels, chart from Tradingview
Bitcoin (BTC) holders were the first to point out flaws in the United States economic data and position themselves for the potential upside, says crypto entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano.“Bitcoiners were the first large-scale group to recognize the economic data was wrong, and they figured out a way to financially capture upside if they were right,” Pompliano said in an April 12 X post.Pompliano foresees more will realize data is “inaccurate”“The unspoken secret as to why so many finance folks are wrong in their analysis of the tariffs is because the finance folks believe the government data,” he added.Amid the widespread uncertainty and ongoing fear over US President Donald Trump’s imposed tariffs, Pompliano questioned the accuracy of US inflation figures, job numbers, and GDP statistics. He added that “eventually everyone else will realize the data is inaccurate.” It comes after Pompliano pointed out in a March 20 LinkedIn post, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s appearance on the All-In podcast, where Bessent was asked directly if he trusted the data — and replied, “no.”“Even the Treasury Secretary has now publicly acknowledged he doesn’t believe the data. He says we must listen to the people rather than blindly follow the government data reports.”Concerns about the reliability of US economic data have been brewing for a while. A July 2024 report argued that new approaches are needed to “ensure government statistics remain dependable.”Source: Anthony PomplianoIt comes as ongoing concerns over Trump’s imposed tariffs have led some crypto analysts to reinforce the idea that Bitcoin could outlast the US dollar in the long run.Bitwise Invest head of alpha strategies Jeff Parks said on April 9 that there is a “higher chance Bitcoin survives over the dollar in our lifetime after today.” Over the past five days, the US dollar index (DXY) has dropped 3.19%, currently sitting at 99.783 at the time of publication, according to TradingView data.The US dollar index is down 8.06% since the beginning of 2025. Source: TradingViewSeveral Wall Street analysts were under the belief that Trump’s imposed tariffs would bolster the US dollar, according to a recent Wall Street Journal report. Pompliano said, “The mainstream finance conversation has become an intellectual boondoggle where most people regurgitate ill-informed takes based on bad data.”Analysts recently pointed out Bitcoin’s recent breakaway from stocksAnalysts even pointed out that while the stock market was “tanking” on April 4 amid tariff uncertainty, Bitcoin didn’t decline as much as expected. During periods of macroeconomic uncertainty, Bitcoin and crypto assets have historically been more volatile than the stock market.Related: Bitcoin price soars to $83.5K — Have pro BTC traders turned bullish?On April 4, Cointelegraph reported that Bitcoin was steady above the $82,000 level, and as US equities markets collapsed, Bitcoin rallied to $84,720, reflecting price action, which is uncharacteristic of the norm.Meanwhile, former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes said Bitcoin may be entering what he calls “up only mode,” as a deepening crisis in the US bond market potentially drives investors away from traditional haven assets and toward alternative stores of value.Magazine: Memecoin degeneracy is funding groundbreaking anti-aging research
Ethereum surprised the market with a powerful bounce on Wednesday, surging more than 21% from its recent low of $1,380. The move came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China, which now faces a 145% tariff. This development injected optimism into global markets, triggering a broad recovery across risk assets — with ETH among the top beneficiaries. Related Reading: Dogecoin Whales Buy Over 80 Million DOGE In 24 Hours – Sign Of Recovery? Despite the relief rally, Ethereum still trades below critical technical levels, and the broader price structure suggests ongoing consolidation rather than a confirmed reversal. Analysts remain cautious, as the asset’s inability to reclaim the $1,800–$2,000 range keeps the long-term trend in question. However, on-chain data from CryptoQuant adds an intriguing layer to the current outlook. Ethereum’s price is still trading below its realized price — the average price at which all ETH in circulation last moved. Historically, this scenario has represented a high-probability accumulation zone, often appearing once per cycle. According to some analysts, this could present a rare buying opportunity for contrarian investors willing to look beyond short-term volatility and macro uncertainty. As Ethereum continues to consolidate, all eyes are on whether bulls can build on this momentum. Ethereum Faces Critical Test Amid Volatility And Trade Tensions Ethereum is at a pivotal point after enduring weeks of relentless selling pressure and extreme volatility. The broader market has been shaken by macroeconomic uncertainty and escalating global trade tensions, with US tariffs under Trump’s administration continuing to rattle investor confidence. The crypto market, particularly altcoins like Ethereum, has taken the brunt of this instability. ETH has lost over 60% of its value since late December, raising fears of a prolonged bear market. However, a shift may be unfolding. Bulls are beginning to reappear, with Ethereum bouncing and setting a strong support above $1,400. This recovery follows aggressive price swings not only in crypto but also in global equities, which have seen significant rebounds following the announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China. Still, Ethereum remains below crucial resistance levels, especially the $2,000 mark — a level that represents more than just a psychological barrier. According to top analyst Quinten Francois, ETH is currently trading under its realized price, which averages the cost basis of all coins in circulation. Historically, such conditions have presented rare buying opportunities. Francois suggests this might be a once-in-a-cycle — or even once-in-a-lifetime — chance for long-term investors to accumulate ETH at undervalued levels. The coming days will determine whether bulls can reclaim key resistance and shift sentiment toward a sustained recovery. Related Reading: Solana Approaches $125 – Will 2-Level Filter Trigger A Long Signal? Price Action Details: Key Levels To Reclaim Ethereum is currently trading at $1,650 after failing to break above the $1,700 level, a psychological and technical barrier that continues to cap bullish momentum. Despite a sharp rebound earlier in the week, ETH remains stuck in a consolidation range and is struggling to find direction amid broader market uncertainty. For bulls to regain control and initiate a stronger recovery, Ethereum must push above the $1,850 mark — a level aligned with the 4-hour 200-day moving average (MA) and exponential moving average (EMA). These indicators have acted as short-term resistance since ETH fell below the $2,000 mark in February and reclaiming them is critical for confirming a shift in trend. Related Reading: Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Show Conviction: 63% Of Supply Hasn’t Moved In A Year However, if Ethereum fails to break above $1,750 in the coming days, downside risk increases significantly. A rejection at current levels could trigger another wave of selling, potentially sending the price below the $1,500 support zone. This would put further pressure on bulls and undermine recent gains. With market sentiment still fragile and macroeconomic uncertainty weighing on investor confidence, Ethereum remains at a crucial juncture where a decisive move above resistance is needed to shift the outlook from bearish to neutral. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView
The price of Ethereum has fallen on tough times during the second quarter of 2025, dipping to a low of $1,415 before somewhat recovering to linger around the $1,500 level. Crypto analysts are now offering their thoughts on what is driving the largest altcoin’s recent woes. Related Reading: From Joke To Juggernaut: Dogecoin Value Revolution Gets Nod From Global Asset Giant Bankless Cofounder Points To Community Attitude Problems David Hoffman, a co-founder of Bankless, has turned to social media site X to opine about Ethereum’s price issues. In Hoffman’s view, the actual problem isn’t what most mainstream critics have their attention on – rather, he thinks that Ethereum’s leadership and community culture are driving users away. Hoffman pointed to two particular instances of this issue: public expulsion of ETH staking platform Lido Finance and the brutal treatment of some traders who were referred to as “degenerate.” He asserts these actions demonstrate a trend of alienating users and builders on the network. ‘Stop Policing Behavior,’ Hoffman Says The cryptocurrency executive contends that Ethereum’s effort to manage user activity on what is supposed to be a permissionless blockchain has emerged as a central reason for its price drop. Everyone is midcurving why ETH’s price performance has sucked Ethereum leadership and culture have alienated users and builders by being hostile to its own app layer. We publicly exorcised @LidoFinance. We’ve shunned traders and degens. On a permissionless chain, we’ve tried… — David Hoffman (@TrustlessState) April 12, 2025 “If we want ETH to grow, the EF and larger community need to begin bringing in users and builders, not driving them away with a holier-than-thou culture,” Hoffman wrote in his post. According to reports, the Lido Finance platform has in the past received strong criticism from the Ethereum community regarding regulatory issues, centralization, and security concerns. On the other hand, some traders were accused of creating high gas prices and failing to back long-term projects. Ethereum Price Indicates Signs Of Recovery In spite of all this, Ethereum’s price has demonstrated a little life in the form of a 3% jump within a 24-hour time frame. This arrives at a vital juncture, as ETH had reportedly reached a five-year low in correlation to Bitcoin. There are some believers among the community. Leo Glisic is one of them who hopes for positive upside on Ethereum given its position as “infrastructure” for the future global financial system. In the opinion of Glisic, “Ethereum will be the settlement and interoperability layer, which is a winner-take-all market.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Maxi Takes Aim: Ethereum’s True Value? Lower Than You Think Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Crypto gaming and gambling campaigns are the most expensive way to acquire users with existing crypto wallets, ranking highest in cost among all sectors of the crypto industry, recent data shows.“Gaming and gambling campaigns are the most expensive, with a median CPW of $8.74 and a lower quartile of $3.40,” Web3 marketing firm Addressable co-founder Asaf Nadler said in a recent report posted on X. CPW, or cost per wallet, is deemed a higher “quality” metric because it tracks the cost of website visitors with a crypto wallet already installed in their browser.“Higher churn” rate may be to blameNadler previously told Cointelegraph that their analysis data showed that users with a wallet are more likely to convert to crypto products. CPW across different regions during the bull markets in Q1 an Q4 of 2024. Source: Asaf NadlerNadler said the high cost-to-return ratio of crypto gaming and gambling might be due to “higher churn, speculative behavior, and intense competition.” He added:“If Web3 gaming is truly “inevitable,” we need to find a more powerful UA engine to make it as sustainable as in Web2.”However, Axie Infinity co-founder Jeff “JiHo” Zirlin said in an April 11 post on X that periods of high CPW are a good time to experiment.“Create new games/product lines, consolidate our market share, and get ready for the next market expansion,” Zirlin said. “Know when it's a coiling phase. Know when it's time to explode,” he added.Meanwhile, decentralized finance (DeFi) and Centralized Finance (CeFi) campaigns have it a lot easier with attracting new crypto users. “DeFi/CeFi campaigns are the most cost-efficient, with a median CPW of $2.79 and a lower quartile of just $0.10,” the report said.The results are based on 200 programmatic campaigns run on Addressable by over 70 advertisers, claiming to target an estimated 9.5 million users globally. CPW results across various sectors of the crypto industry. Source: Asaf NadlerIt tracks how CPW varies across market cycles, regions, campaign strategies, and audience segments.Premium markets cost more to reach crypto users during downturnsNadler said that while premium markets experience low-cost conversions for existing crypto wallet holders during bull runs, attracting their attention becomes significantly more expensive during market downturns. Related: Trump kills DeFi broker rule in major crypto win: Finance RedefinedHe highlighted that in 2024, the US and Western Europe saw CPW increase by four times and 27 times, respectively, between Q1 and Q3, as the markets continued to consolidate and interest from crypto wallet holders waned.“While these markets provide scale and quality during bull runs, they become significantly more expensive when sentiment turns bearish, making them less sustainable during downturns,” Nadler said.Meanwhile, emerging markets like Latin America and Eastern Europe “offer exceptionally low CPW in favorable conditions but can experience extreme cost volatility.” Magazine: Bitcoin eyes $100K by June, Shaq to settle NFT lawsuit, and more: Hodler’s Digest, April 6 – 12
Technical expert Tony Severino has warned that the Bitcoin/VIX is not as bullish as market participants might believe. Instead, the expert revealed that the current indicators point to the flagship crypto being in a bear market. Bitcoin/VIX Points To A Bear Market: Analyst In an X post, Severino warned that the Bitcoin/VIX isn’t bullish as some crypto influencers might paint it out to be. He remarked that the technical analysis of it suggests that the current signals are what market participants tend to see during Bitcoin bear markets. However, the expert noted that the month isn’t over yet, which suggests that these indicators could still turn bullish. Severino previously highlighted several reasons why he is no longer bullish on Bitcoin and other crypto assets. Back then, he alluded to BTC’s chart, which, based on the Elliott Wave theory and other technical indicators, showed that the flagship crypto has likely topped in this market cycle. Amid Severino’s warning, crypto analysts like Saeed have offered a more bullish outlook for Bitcoin. Saeed stated that this correction is simply a healthy retracement and that the flagship crypto’s broader trend is still bullish. The analyst highlighted $85,000 as the level Bitcoin needs to break above to reach new highs. The macro side also looks to be bullish for Bitcoin at the moment. The latest CPI and PPI inflation data, which were released, came in lower than expectations, raising hopes of a Federal Reserve rate cut soon. According to a recent report, Boston Fed President Susan Collins also assured that the US central bank is ready to help stabilize the market if necessary. With US President Donald Trump’s tariffs persisting, the US Fed might have to step in soon, which is bullish for Bitcoin and other crypto assets, as more liquidity will flow into them. Bullish Technical Analysis For BTC In a recent X post, crypto analyst Titan of Crypto revealed that Bitcoin is forming an inverse Head-and-Shoulders pattern, although it still looks like a clean retest for now. He remarked that if this pattern plays out, the flagship crypto could reach $125,000 this year, marking a new all-time high (ATH). Meanwhile, crypto analyst Rekt Capital revealed that Bitcoin is developing another Higher Low on the Relative Strength Index (RSI) while forming Lower Lows on the price. He noted that throughout the cycle, BTC has formed bullish divergences like this on a few occasions. This is a positive for the flagship crypto, as each divergence has always preceded reversals to the upside, indicating that BTC could again rally to the upside soon. Related Reading: Whale Alert: Ripple Sends 200 Million XRP Into The Shadows At the time of writing, Bitcoin price is trading at around $83,400, up over 3% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView