While nearly 16% of Polymarket users are in profit, only a tiny fraction have made gains large and consistent enough to entertain walking away from their day job.
A developer testnet for the XRP Ledger went fully quantum-secure back in December 2025 — months before most people started paying attention to the threat. That quiet milestone now sits at the center of a broader conversation about how ready the network actually is. Related Reading: South Korea Imposes 5-Minute Audit Rule On Crypto Platforms Only A Fraction Of Accounts Hold Hidden Keys Reports from an XRPL validator show that roughly 300,000 of the network’s 7.8 million accounts are currently shielded from quantum attacks — not because of advanced cryptography, but because their public keys have never been exposed. These accounts have never sent a transaction. Without a visible public key, a quantum attacker has no entry point. Together, they hold about 2.4 billion XRP. The remaining accounts are a different story. Their public keys are visible on-chain. Traditional computers cannot crack them today. Quantum computers powerful enough to do so do not yet exist. But the window for preparation is open now, not later. Quick XRP acc quantum vulnerability check. ~300,000 accounts on XRP holding 2.4B XRP never transacted, thus public key unknown and quantum safe. while only 2 accounts with larger holdings of 21M XRP are dormant (inactive over 5 years) and have their public key exposed. Dormant… — Vet (@Vet_X0) April 7, 2026 Still, the scale of the immediate risk is narrow. Only two dormant accounts — inactive for more than five years — hold exposed public keys with significant balances. Combined, they carry around 21 million XRP. That figure represents roughly 0.03% of the total XRP supply. Vulnerable inactive whales, based on reports from the validator, are extremely rare on this network. XRP Ledger Sits In A Different Position Than Bitcoin That rarity sets the XRP Ledger apart from Bitcoin, where large sums often sit untouched in old wallets using an outdated format called pay-to-public-key, or P2PK. Wallets tied to Bitcoin’s anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, fall into this category. Their public keys are out in the open. On the XRP Ledger, that kind of exposure among major dormant holders is far less common. The network also carries a structural advantage: built-in key rotation. Users can swap out their signing keys without changing their wallet address. That means if quantum computing advances faster than expected, account holders have a path to update their security without losing their existing address. Bitcoin does not offer this natively. The XRPL also uses an amendment system, where validators vote on protocol changes. Data shows this process moves faster than Bitcoin’s upgrade path, which depends on miner consensus and tends to be slower and more contentious. Related Reading: XRP Headed For A Price Shock, Japan’s Financial Heavyweight Says AlphaNet Test Signals Where The Network Is Headed In December 2025, XRPL Labs developer Denis Angell confirmed that AlphaNet — the network’s developer testnet — had adopted ML-DSA, also known as CRYSTALS-Dilithium. The National Institute of Standards and Technology, or NIST, has approved ML-DSA as a post-quantum signature standard. AlphaNet also rolled out Quantum Accounts, Quantum Transactions, and Quantum Consensus, extending protection even to validator communications. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
Dogecoin corrected some gains from the $0.0960 zone against the US Dollar. DOGE is now holding the $0.0900 support and remains at risk of more losses. DOGE price started a fresh downside correction below $0.0950. The price is trading below the $0.0930 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.0925 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could aim for a fresh increase if it remains stable above $0.090. Dogecoin Price Trims Gains Dogecoin price started a downside correction after it failed to surpass $0.0960, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. DOGE declined below the $0.0950 and $0.0940 levels. There was a move below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.0899 swing low to the $0.0960 high. Besides, there is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $0.0925 on the hourly chart of the DOGE/USD pair. The price even spiked below $0.0920 before the bulls appeared. Dogecoin price is now trading above the $0.090 level and the 100-hourly simple moving average. Immediate resistance on the upside is near the $0.0920 level. The first major resistance for the bulls could be near the $0.0925 level and the trend line. The next major resistance is near the $0.0935 level. A close above the $0.0935 resistance might send the price toward $0.0950. Any more gains might send the price toward $0.0980. The next major stop for the bulls might be $0.10. More Losses In DOGE? If DOGE’s price fails to climb above the $0.0925 level, it could continue to move down. Initial support on the downside is near the $0.0912 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $0.0899 swing low to the $0.0960 high The next major support is near the $0.0910 level. The main support sits at $0.090. If there is a downside break below the $0.090 support, the price could decline further. In the stated case, the price might slide toward the $0.0880 level. Any more losses might call for a test of $0.0850. 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 – $0.0910 and $0.0900. Major Resistance Levels – $0.0925 and $0.0935.
Elevated volume and modest institutional buying fail to support price, with sellers continuing to dominate near resistance.
Analysts say a sustained 15%–16% decline in crude could revive Fed rate cut bets, sending BTC higher.
JPMorgan CEO, Jamie Dimon, warned investors in his latest annual letter that the bank must accelerate its efforts in blockchain technology to meet mounting competition from the crypto sector. Dimon told shareholders that a “whole new set of competitors” has emerged around blockchain-based products — including stablecoins, smart contracts, and broader tokenization — and that the bank needs to “roll out our own blockchain technology” to defend its market position. JPMorgan Doubles Down On Crypto The call to action comes as the US regulatory landscape for crypto undergoes notable shifts and traditional financial institutions increasingly adopt decentralized technology. JPMorgan is not starting from scratch: the firm introduced JPM Coin on a permissioned blockchain in 2019 and has continued to build capabilities through its Kinexys blockchain unit, which focuses on tokenization and payments. The bank has also been involved in experiments on permissionless chains; executives from JPMorgan’s Commercial and Investment Banking units recently pointed to the bank’s role in a 2025 US commercial paper issuance on Solana (SOL) for Galaxy Digital Holdings as a sign of broader exploration. Related Reading: Ethereum (ETH) Outlook: $2,500 Break Could Trigger Major Rally — Expert’s Price Scenarios Dimon’s stance toward crypto has evolved visibly over the past year. Once a vocal skeptic, he publicly acknowledged last year that he has become “a believer in stablecoins,” and later reiterated that “blockchain is real,” predicting it would displace elements of the traditional financial system. JPMorgan has already ramped up its internal crypto activity. In a separate investor note, the co‑CEOs of the bank’s Commercial and Investment Banking division reported that transactions on JPMorgan’s blockchain-based products have expanded roughly thirtyfold since 2023. At the same time, JPMorgan and other major banks have been active in shaping regulatory outcomes. The banking industry has pressed to alter provisions of the GENIUS Act and the anticipated CLARITY Act, seeking to prevent what they call a regulatory “loophole” that might allow stablecoin issuers to offer yield. Banks’ Push To Bar Stablecoin Rewards Banks argue that yield-bearing stablecoins could serve as substitutes for deposit accounts, posing a risk to their deposit bases and potentially destabilizing lending. Yet, those concerns were challenged on Wednesday by a new analysis from the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Using a model calibrated to current market conditions, the report found that banning stablecoin yields would have only a marginal effect on deposit flight from banks. Specifically, it estimated that eliminating stablecoin yield would raise bank lending by roughly $2.1 billion — about 0.02% of total loans — while imposing an estimated $800 million net welfare loss on consumers, suggesting the costs could outweigh any systemic benefits. Related Reading: FDIC Advances Rulemaking For GENIUS Act: New Framework For Stablecoin Issuers The study also tested a worst‑case scenario in which stablecoins pose a much larger threat to lending, but that outcome required assumptions — such as zero excess reserves and a major shift in Federal Reserve policy — that do not reflect present conditions. It remains uncertain whether the White House analysis will shift negotiations between banks and the crypto industry over whether yield and rewards should be permitted on stablecoins. Those involved in the talks have largely remained silent over the past two weeks amid Congress’s Easter recess. However, two sources familiar with the discussions told Crypto In America that they remain cautiously optimistic that the talks are progressing. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
XRP price started a downside correction from the $1.40 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 $1.40 zone. The price is now trading below $1.340 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3550 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it settles above $1.3550. XRP Price Dips Again XRP price started a decent upward move above $1.350 and $1.3550, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The price gained pace for a clear move above the $1.3650 resistance. A high was formed at $1.3963, and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below $1.3650 and $1.350. The price dipped below the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.2940 swing low to the $1.3963 high. The price is now trading below $1.340 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If there is a fresh upward move, the price might face resistance near the $1.3450 level. The first major resistance is near the $1.3550 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1.3550 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair, above which the price could rise and test $1.3650. A clear move above the $1.3650 resistance might send the price toward the $1.3880 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 $1.3450 resistance zone, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $1.3220 level. The next major support is near the $1.3180 level or the 76.4% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $1.2940 swing low to the $1.3963 high. If there is a downside break and a close below the $1.3180 level, the price might continue to decline toward $1.3110. The next major support sits near the $1.2880 zone, below which the price could continue lower toward $1.2680. Any more losses might call for a test of $1.250. 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 – $1.3180 and $1.3110. Major Resistance Levels – $1.3450 and $1.3550.
Adjusted stablecoin volume could reach $719 trillion by 2035, but the projection could be far higher if two macro catalysts come to pass, said Chainalysis.
Ripple’s David Schwartz saw the headline and could not resist. “Finally we have the definitive answer that will certainly end the debate forever,” the Ripple CTO wrote on X after the New York Times published what it described as an 18-month investigation into the identity of Bitcoin’s creator. Whether that was genuine acknowledgement, dry sarcasm …
Some officials cautiously eyed a year-end rate cut, but others warned that upward adjustments might be needed if inflation remains above target levels.
Visa is rolling out a platform that helps merchants make their product inventories discoverable and purchasable by AI agents.
Tehran says three clauses of the ceasefire have been breached, oil is rebounding toward $97, and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite the deal.
The US, Russia and China together control over 65% of global Bitcoin hashrate, a reminder that mining power remains heavily concentrated even as local shocks push smaller markets up and down. Related Reading: Bitcoin Mood Sours To Levels Not Seen Since Late February In that mix, Iran has seen a sharp fall. Its hashrate dropped about 77% in the past quarter, to roughly 2 EH/s, after months of conflict and disruption. Iran’s Share Drops Fast According to a report from Hashrate Index, Iran lost about 7 EH/s quarter over quarter. The decline came during a period of rising tension with the US and Israel, with strikes and retaliation driving instability across the region. Even so, the pullback did not spread in the same way to nearby mining hubs. The United Arab Emirates and Oman were reported to have stayed stable. Source: Hashrate Index The report framed the change as a local hit rather than a network-wide threat. Global hashrate remained near 1,000 EH/s, which means the Bitcoin network kept working with little sign of strain. That is partly because no single region has enough mining power to threaten continuity on its own. When one place weakens, other places can absorb the load. Iran’s drop also comes with a large miner count behind it. The country is estimated to have about 427,000 active Bitcoin mining rigs. Those machines do not all run at the same efficiency, and many older units have been forced out as margins tighten. Price Pressure Hits Miners Everywhere The broader network has also been under pressure. The 30-day simple moving average for global hashrate fell from 1,066 EH/s in the first quarter to about 1,004 EH/s in the second quarter, a drop of 5.8%. The report linked that move to falling Bitcoin prices, not to energy costs or regulation. Bitcoin has fallen more than 45% from its record high of $126,000 set in October. That drop has pushed mining revenue lower and made hash prices hit record lows. At those levels, older machines with efficiency above 25 J/TH can run at a loss and get shut down. The report said about 252 EH/s of marginal capacity is now offline, with much of it tied to older hardware. Related Reading: Underdog Bitcoin Miner Bags $210,000 BTC In Stunning Block Discovery Redistribution, Not Collapse The story the numbers tell is simple. Mining does not stay fixed in one place for long. It moves toward cheaper power, better machines and higher margins. When those conditions fade, rigs are switched off or shipped elsewhere. That is what happened in this case, with Iran taking the biggest hit while the wider network kept moving. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
The crypto ATM operator has suffered a security breach that resulted in 50.9 BTC being drained from its company wallets.
Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun demos a prototype that could prevent millions of wallets from being frozen under a future quantum-defense upgrade
Ethereum price extended gains above $2,265 before it started a downside correction. ETH is now correcting gains and might find bids near the $2,120 zone. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $2,250 zone. The price is trading above $2,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a declining channel forming with resistance at $2,220 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,120 zone. Ethereum Price Corrects Some Gains Ethereum price remained stable above $2,150 and started a decent upward move, like Bitcoin. ETH price climbed above the $2,165 and $2,200 resistance levels. The bulls pumped the price above $2,250. A high was formed at $2,274 before the price started a downside correction. The price dipped below $2,200. There was a move below the 38.2% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,059 swing low to the $2,274 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $2,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,120, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,200 level. The first key resistance is near the $2,220 level. There is also a declining channel forming with resistance at $2,220 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The next major resistance is near the $2,250 level. A clear move above the $2,250 resistance might send the price toward the $2,320 resistance. An upside break above the $2,320 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,400 resistance zone or even $2,450 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,220 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,165 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $2,059 swing low to the $2,274 high. The first major support sits near the $2,120 zone. A clear move below the $2,120 support might push the price toward the $2,080 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,050 region. The main support could be $2,020. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now below the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $2,120 Major Resistance Level – $2,220
Bitcoin (BTC) could be preparing for another major bull rally as a Golden Cross has recently appeared on the cryptocurrency’s Inter-exchange Flow Pulse (IFP). A crypto analyst who explained the significance of this occurrence notes that the timeline of this Golden Cross aligns almost perfectly with past bull rallies. Based on this historical trend, the analyst suggests that the next two to three weeks are important for Bitcoin’s next move. Historical Golden Cross Pattern Signals Bitcoin Rally Crypto market expert CW has shared a new Bitcoin forecast that, if realized, could completely invalidate the widespread bearish outlook for the cryptocurrency. In his post on X, the analyst shares a chart displaying BTC’s Inter-exchange Flow Pulse, a key on-chain indicator that tracks the net flow of Bitcoin between exchanges. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rainbow Chart Says Price Is Ranging Above $60,000 For A Reason, Here’s Why Usually, this indicator signals a bull market when it turns green and a bear market or correction when it turns red. This particular metric is often used to identify Bitcoin’s market position and has gained recognition for its strong track record of predicting major market turning points. During his analysis, CW noted a recurring Golden Cross pattern that has appeared twice in Bitcoin’s history on the Inter-exchange Flow Pulse chart. The first time this crossover occurred was in 2019, and then it was subsequently repeated in 2023. In both cases, the analyst noted that the Golden Cross had foreshadowed the start of a massive bull rally that lasted for months. However, the anticipated rally did not start immediately after the Golden Cross emerged. Instead, the broader market waited 30 to 40 days before the Bitcoin bull run began. Specifically, during the 2019 cycle, BTC consolidated for about 30 days after its Golden Cross before skyrocketing above $40,000 from a low price between $4,000 and $10,000. This bull rally had also extended into the 2021 bull market, where the cryptocurrency found a top of $69,000. Subsequently, in 2023, the chart shows that Bitcoin crashed below $20,000 following the 2022 bear market. Shortly after, the same Golden Cross appeared again on the Inter-exchange Flow Pulse. Just 40 days later, Bitcoin climbed above $100,000, extending its bull run into 2025. BTC Set For Explosive Run As New Golden Cross Emerges Fast forward to today, CW noted in his analysis that the market cycle is currently 33 days past its most recent Golden Cross on the Inter-exchange Flow Pulse. This places the Bitcoin price right within the historical 30-40 day window. As a result, if the pattern continues to hold, Bitcoin could be on the verge of another sustained bull rally. Related Reading: Analyst Says Bitcoin Hasn’t Seen A True Bottoming Formation Yet, What This Means For Price With only a few days left in this window, the analyst warns that the next two to three weeks are critical, urging investors and traders to watch BTC’s price closely. Based on past trends, a confirmed breakout during this period could likely be the start of a bull run. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview.com
The North Korean IT workers coordinated crypto payments through a server using a shared, easy-to-guess password “123456.”
Bitcoin price started a strong increase above the $70,500 zone. BTC is consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $71,650 zone. Bitcoin gained pace for a move above the $70,500 and $71,500 levels. The price is trading above $70,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a new bullish flag pattern forming with resistance at $71,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend gains if it stays above the $70,250 and $69,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Holds Support Bitcoin price managed to climb higher above the $69,500 resistance zone. BTC gained pace for a move above the $70,500 and $71,200 levels. The pair even rallied above the $72,200 level. A high was formed at $72,728, and the price started a downside correction. There was a move below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $67,735 swing low to the $72,728 high. However, the bulls were active above $70,000. Bitcoin is now trading above $70,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $70,000, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $71,650 level. There is also a new bullish flag pattern forming with resistance at $71,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The first key resistance is near the $72,000 level. A close above the $72,000 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $72,800 resistance. Any more gains might send the price toward the $73,500 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $74,000. More Losses In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $71,650 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $70,300 level or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $67,735 swing low to the $72,728 high. The first major support is near the $70,000 level. The next support is now near the $69,650 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $69,000 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $68,800, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now losing pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now near the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $70,300, followed by $70,000. Major Resistance Levels – $71,650 and $72,800.
Data shows the uplift that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have seen during the past day has induced a significant amount of liquidations in the derivatives market. Crypto Derivatives Market Has Witnessed Nearly $630 Million In Liquidations According to data from CoinGlass, a large amount of liquidations have occurred in the cryptocurrency derivatives sector. “Liquidation” here refers to the forceful closure that any open contract undergoes after it has amassed losses of a specific degree. Related Reading: Cardano Whale Count Climbs To 4-Month High Amid Steady Accumulation In the digital assets market, coins tend to be volatile and leverage usage can be high among traders, so events where mass liquidations take place at once aren’t a rare sight. One such squeeze has again occurred in the past day. Below is a table that breaks down the numbers relevant to the latest cryptocurrency market liquidations. In total, the cryptocurrency market has seen liquidations of about $627 million in the last 24 hours. This flush is a result of the sharp price action that Bitcoin and other assets have observed following the ceasefire between Iran and the United States. From the table, it’s apparent that liquidations have heavily leaned in the short direction, involving bearish bets of more than $473 million. The dominance of shorts isn’t surprising as price action has overall been toward the upside inside this window. In terms of the individual assets, Bitcoin has contributed the most toward the liquidation squeeze, with $276 million in positions involved. Like is usually the case, Ethereum has followed Bitcoin in second place with almost $121 million in liquidations. Out of the altcoins, Solana has witnessed the largest derivatives flush at $19 million. While the market has faced a large amount of liquidations, it would appear that speculative activity has been high enough to replace the lost positions. As highlighted by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in an X post, the Ethereum Open Interest has seen a sharp surge alongside its rally back above the $2,200 level. The Open Interest here is an indicator tracking the total number of derivatives market positions related to Ethereum that are currently open on all centralized exchanges. This metric jumped by more than 14% as ETH observed its breakout. Related Reading: XRP 1-Year MVRV Falls To -41%, Lowest Since FTX Crash In the past, rallies fueled by speculative activity have often tended to be unstable, as a sharp surge in the Open Interest can unwind with strong liquidations. From the chart, it’s visible that the price jump at the start of this week saw this pattern play out. Bitcoin Price Bitcoin briefly touched the $72,800 mark during the rally before retracing back to $71,600. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust's first-day volume exceeded the $30 million estimate from Bloomberg Senior Analyst Eric Balchunas.
Bitcoin’s active address momentum has sunk to its weakest point since April 2018, even as a separate index tracking overall network health has crossed into what analysts call a bull phase for the first time in roughly a year. Related Reading: South Korea Imposes 5-Minute Audit Rule On Crypto Platforms A Market Driven By Fewer, More Committed Players The active addresses momentum metric dropped to -0.25 on April 6, according to CryptoQuant data. The figure tracks how fast the number of active addresses is changing, and a negative reading points to shrinking user participation. Low readings like this have persisted since July 2025 — a stretch that mirrors a similar period in 2024 that was followed by a 35% price drop. Crypto analyst Gaah, writing on CryptoQuant, says the numbers reflect the absence of short-term traders from the market. What remains, the analyst argues, is a base of long-term holders focused on steady buying rather than trading. Yet even as daily user activity contracts, wallets tied to long-term and retail-linked investors have been filling up. Data shows BTC held in accumulating address cohorts has reached 4.37 million coins as of Tuesday — more than double the roughly 2 million held by the same group in early 2024. Retail-linked addresses alone added approximately 857,000 BTC, while wallets that buy at regular intervals with few outflows grew their combined holdings to nearly 1.30 million BTC. All of this happened while Bitcoin’s price stayed below $70,000 for the entire first quarter of 2026. Exchange Inflows Slow To A Fraction Of Prior Cycles Coin movement through centralized exchanges has dropped sharply compared to earlier growth periods. During the 2023 to 2024 expansion, inflows from highly active addresses often ran between 1.2 million and 1.5 million BTC. Reports indicate recent figures average between 300,000 and 350,000 BTC — roughly a quarter of that pace. Less coin is cycling through trading platforms, and more is being held off-market in long-term storage. That shift is tightening the available supply. When fewer coins sit on exchanges ready to be sold, the liquid supply shrinks, and the market becomes more sensitive to any uptick in demand. Network Activity Index Crosses A Key Threshold The CryptoQuant Bitcoin network activity index climbed to 3,600 from 3,320 on March 22. The index pulls together transaction counts and broader throughput signals into a single reading. It crossed above its 365-day moving average for the first time since December 2024, a level CryptoQuant associates with a bull phase — the first such signal since April 2025. Related Reading: XRP Headed For A Price Shock, Japan’s Financial Heavyweight Says The split between the two metrics tells an unusual story. One index is flashing positive. The other is at an eight-year low. Reports suggest the current phase is being pushed along by accumulation rather than by widespread network use or new participants entering the market. Bitcoin was trading at $72,045 at the time of publication, up nearly 5% on the day. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
Following multiple requests from the US Senate Banking Committee for research on stablecoins, the White House Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) has published a study concluding that stablecoins and their yields pose no threat to bank deposits. According to the report, eliminating interest on stablecoins would increase banks’ lending capacity by a mere 0.02% (roughly …
Bitcoin and global markets rallied after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, but data show BTC bears have not closed most of their positions yet.
A crypto analyst known as CrypFlow has outlined what he believes will certify the true start of the next Bitcoin bull run. According to the analyst, the flip into a bullish run does not begin at the bottom but only after key technical confirmations appear on the chart. His analysis points to three conditions that must be met before this new cycle can be considered in play. Bitcoin is currently trading at $71,750, up by 4.3% in the past 24 hours. The past trading day has been highlighted by some bullish momentum, which even saw the Bitcoin price reach an intra-day high of $72,379, according to price data from CoinGecko. Why CrypFlow Says The Bottom Is Not The Start However, when looking at the long-term price action, Bitcoin is still down by about 43% from its October 2025 peak of $126,000. Crypto market participants are divided as to whether the bottom is already in and the decline has ended and whether there is still more downside price action ahead. Related Reading: Bitcoin PMI Says This Is Not A Peak, Here’s What It Is CrypFlow, on the other hand, separates the bottom from the start of a bull run. According to the analyst, the bottom is simply where price stops falling, but that does not mean the broader trend has reversed. What matters is confirmation that Bitcoin is no longer behaving like it is in a bear market. The chart shared by the analyst highlights how the 50-week SMA and the -14 wave trend level have repeatedly acted as dividing lines between bearish and bullish conditions. Back in 2021, Bitcoin’s cycle top was followed by a breakdown below both levels, which preceded the 2022 bear market. When transitioning out of the 2022 bear market, the recovery that followed did not immediately lead to a new bull run. Instead, the flip into bullish mood became clear only after Bitcoin broke its long-term downtrend and reclaimed both indicators. A similar structure is visible in the current cycle. Bitcoin has rejected its 2025 peak and is trading below a descending trendline, while the price is below the 50-week SMA. Furthermore, the wave trend indicator is still below the -14 threshold. As long as these conditions persist, then the Bitcoin price will still be in a corrective or bearish environment, even if there are short-term rallies. What Needs To Happen Before The Bull Run Starts According to the analyst, three conditions must be met before calling the start of a new bull cycle. First, Bitcoin must break above the descending trendline from its cycle top. Second, it must reclaim the -14 level on the wave trend indicator. Finally, the price must move back above the 50-week SMA. Related Reading: Here’s Why The Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Could Keep Crashing This Week These signals worked together in the previous cycle for the transition into an extended rally. Until they appear again, any recovery in price will be unconfirmed. Keeping in mind that the 50 SMA is a lagging indicator, the goal is not to identify the bottom. It is to confirm the cycle has turned. Featured image from Pngtree, chart from Tradingview.com
Solana (SOL) is flashing warning signs after a sharp rejection at the $92–$94 supply zone halted its recent upside attempt. Momentum has quickly faded, with price now slipping back toward key support levels as sellers tighten their grip. With SOL caught between a weakening structure and critical support below, the risk of a deeper breakdown is growing, making the next move a decisive one for short-term direction. Solana Stuck In A Tight Range As Pressure Builds Ali Martinez highlights that Solana remains stuck within a well-defined consolidation channel, with price action compressing after months of sustained pressure. SOL’s price has now drifted toward the lower boundary of this range, and the next 48 hours could be pivotal in shaping the broader trend for the rest of April. Related Reading: Solana Flashing Mixed Signals: $105 Breakout Or Double-Pair Collapse Ahead? The current channel structure is clearly defined, with resistance sitting at $96.04 and support established at $76.66, while price hovers around $79.11. Trading near support often signals a moment of truth, where either buyers step in to defend the level, or sellers take control and force a breakdown. If the $76.66 support level holds firm, a classic double bottom or channel bounce scenario could emerge. Such a move would likely spark a relief rally, with upside targets at $81.00 and then $85.00, where the 50-day SMA presents a key resistance zone that could slow momentum. On the flip side, a decisive daily close below $76.66 would invalidate the channel structure and confirm bearish pressure. In that case, downside targets come into focus, with a potential drop toward the year-to-date low at $68.54 and possibly even the psychological $50 level. SOL Holds Steady Within Accumulation Range In a recent Solana daily update shared on X, analyst R4 XBT highlighted that the asset remains firmly within an accumulation phase. Despite broader market fluctuations, Solana’s price action is currently being sustained at the 50-day Moving Average (MA50). This specific level is serving as a critical foundation for the current price structure, keeping the long-term bullish thesis intact while the market consolidates. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Momentum Explodes as $100 Barrier Comes Into Focus The current positioning at the MA50 represents a pivotal technical test for the token. Currently, the market is closely watching this zone to determine whether the current accumulation period has sufficient strength to support a successful liftoff. If Solana successfully clears the MA50 resistance, it could signal the end of the consolidation period and a breakout from the accumulation zone. Overcoming this hurdle would likely clear the path for more significant upside potential. Traders are currently seeking a decisive close above this level to confirm that the path for a sustained rally has finally been opened. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
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