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The Bitcoin price went into the weekend firing on all cylinders after the release of weaker-than-expected inflation data in the United States. Interestingly, an analyst has come forward with data and a fresh angle on the influence of the US on BTC and the general cryptocurrency market. US Institutional Players: Major Catalysts Behind BTC’s Latest Rally Crypto analyst Burak Kesmeci revealed in a post on the social media platform X that the Coinbase Premium Index has been a major indicator steering the Bitcoin price over the past two years. The Coinbase Premium Index is an on-chain metric that measures the difference between the BTC price on the US-based Coinbase exchange (USD pair) and the global Binance exchange (USDT pair). Related Reading: Why A Bitcoin Price Breakdown To $50,000 Could Be Important For Long-Term Bullishness Typically, when the metric’s value increases or moves into the positive territory, it implies rising demand from US investors, who are willing to pay more than other global investors to purchase the flagship cryptocurrency. On the other hand, the Coinbase Premium Index falling below the zero mark means that US investors are buying less than investors in other parts of the world. Ultimately, the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index offers insight into the sentiment of US investors (mainly institutional players) and how it differs from that on global exchanges like Binance. According to Kesmeci, this indicator has a direct relationship with the Bitcoin price, suggesting that US investor demand plays a huge role in the BTC market dynamic. The analyst wrote on X: Looking at the chart, this relationship is quite clear: during periods when the index stayed positive, Bitcoin rose from 41K to 126K, while in periods when it turned negative, it declined from 126K down to the 60K range. Kesmeci noted that this trend can be seen in the the recent price action, as the “easing of the negative pressure” in the Coinbase Premium Index has sparked the positive rally seen by the Bitcoin price. After the index turned positive over the past few days, the price of BTC followed with a run up to above $73,000. The analyst published further data to show that the Coinbase Bitcoin Premiun Index are quite green on an hourly basis. “We can confirm with data that the locomotive carrying Bitcoin from 66K to 73K is the positive sentiment of US investors (especially whales),” Kesmeci concluded in the follow-up post. Bitcoin Price At A Glance As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $73,330, reflecting an over 1% jump in the past 24 hours. Related Reading: Is XRP Safer Than Bitcoin? This Analyst Explains The Real Quantum Risk For Holders Featured image from iStock, chart from TradingView
Right now, Chainlink price is hovering in a well-defined range, with support sitting around $8 and resistance creeping higher toward $12–$15 zones. It’s not exciting on the surface. But markets rarely are before they move. CMF has climbed back to 0, suggesting capital inflows are stabilizing. Not explosive, but definitely not bearish either. Meanwhile, the …
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In the past week, the Bitcoin market rose by almost 10%, representing a significant rally amid recent bearish struggles. Notably, the leading cryptocurrency has now reclaimed the $73,000 price zone for the first time since mid-March, translating to a mild bullish undertone for most investors. However, traders in the derivatives market remain largely unconvinced of a bullish recovery, given the rise in short positions during this period. Related Reading: Bitcoin Battles Key Levels: Will $70,000 Hold Or Trigger A Fresh Decline? Bitcoin Open Interest Jumps $350M, But Volume Lags According to market analyst Amr Taha, Bitcoin’s price gain was accompanied by a similar rise in leverage across major exchanges, indicating a boost in futures traders’ activity. However, a different on-chain data suggests that new market calls are dominated by bearish positioning rather than bullish ones. For context, data from the [BTC]: Open Interest Change By Exchange 7D Chart shows that Binance registered a $350 million increase in open interest on April 9, marking its highest level recorded since March 20. Meanwhile, Bybit followed with $299 million in new contracts, while OKX also recorded $200 million in new contracts. Amid these impressive figures, more data from the BTC: Binance Cumulative Net Taker Volume/OI [USD] 24H chart shows that net take volume on the world’s largest exchange failed to rise to the same levels. For context, the net taker volume measures the difference between aggressive buying and aggressive selling in the futures market. Therefore, a positive net taker volume suggests more aggressive buying, and there is greater bullish pressure in the market. However, Amr Taha’s observations indicate that aggressive buying activity accounted for only a small portion of the open interest boost observed on April 9. This suggests that most traders are placing negative bets on the premier cryptocurrency or opting for passive limit bids rather than aggressive market participation. Either way, there is an apparent lack of bullish conviction in the futures market despite Bitcoin’s recent rally. As a result, the sustainability of the upward move increasingly depends on genuine spot demand rather than leveraged derivatives positioning. Related Reading: Bitcoin Spikes Above $72,000 On Easing War Tensions, But CPI Threatens Reversal Bitcoin Price Overview At the time of writing, Bitcoin is valued at $72,837, up 0.34% over the last 24 hours. In tandem, the daily trading volume had experienced a similar slight rise of 3.85%. Despite the encouraging rally over the past week, the maiden cryptocurrency remains deep in a bear market, with its market price 42.08% below the cycle high of $126,200 recorded in October, 2025. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview
RAVE token analysis right now feels less like investing and more like watching a high-speed chase. The token exploded nearly 900% in early April 2026, ripping from $0.20 to a jaw-dropping $2.35. No slow grind, no healthy pullbacks which is just vertical chaos. Naturally, that kind of move drags in attention. But whether it’s opportunity …
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Crypto analyst ChartNerd has predicted that the XRP price is about to stage the breakout of the decade. This came as he alluded to a bullish pattern that has been forming since 2024, and is now seeing a critical retest. XRP Price Sees ‘Breakout Of The Decade’ In an X post, ChartNerd stated that the XRP price has secretly handed the market the breakout of the decade. He revealed that a multi-year symmetrical triangle, which finally broke in Q4 2024, leading to a new all-time high (ATH) in July 2025, is now searching for a critical retest. The analyst added that this is the exact setup as the similar triangle in earlier cycles between 2013 and 2017 before a vicious uptick. Related Reading: Analyst Says The Real XRP Move Hasn’t Happened Yet, What To Expect The analyst noted that the current XRP price structure is similar, with triangle compression, a clean break, a textbook retest, and then ignition. He added that if this retest is successful, XRP is not looking back for another three to four years. ChartNerd added that there is a major opportunity at hand, with the altcoin eyeing new highs. The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that the XRP price could rally to a new ATH of $21 on this breakout. However, the altcoin could retest below the psychological $1 level before embarking on a parabolic rally to the upside. It is worth noting that the retest could happen as soon as this month amid macro pressures, including the U.S.-Iran war. ChartNerd had earlier mentioned that this month is shaping up to be a defining one for the XRP price. He noted that the altcoin is navigating a high-volatility zone at the moment, which is worth paying close attention to. A New ATH Is In Sight In an X post, crypto analyst Dark Defender said that a new all-time high is in sight for the XRP price. This came as he noted that the altcoin broke a key resistance on the 3-day chart after respecting the structure and supporting the $1.31 white Fibonacci line multiple times. The analyst also revealed that XRP has completed the C Wave, broken above the resistance-support triangle, and recorded an RSI bullish cross, which is why he is confident that a new ATH is in sight. Related Reading: XRP Holders Are Seeing Major Losses Since The Bull Market, And The Numbers Are Rising However, despite these positive outlooks for the XRP price, crypto analyst CasiTrades has warned that the XRP price could still drop to as low as $0.85 on a 5-wave move to the downside. In the short term, she predicts that the altcoin could drop to $1.09 after its relief bounce following the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.35, up in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Getty Images, chart from Tradingview.com
Bitcoin might trade around the clock, but its liquidity doesn't anymore. The asset that was supposed to become more resilient after absorbing billions in institutional capital through ETFs has instead developed a split personality, one that looks deep and orderly during New York trading hours and considerably more fragile once Wall Street's desks go dark. […]
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Bear markets are often where the next cycle’s winners get built. Most traders are watching Bitcoin and Iran headlines right now. But four altcoins are stacking institutional catalysts that the broader market has not priced in yet. Here’s what you should know. Hyperliquid’s ETF Race Hyperliquid surpassed Coinbase in notional trading volume in 2025, recording …
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VVV price is heating up again, jumping nearly 8% today to trade around $8.40 as buyers return aggressively. After months of quiet recovery, the Venice (VVV) token is now pushing into a key breakout zone that has previously capped rallies. The shift is catching trader attention fast. VVV price has been climbing steadily throughout 2026, …
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Bitcoin price has been rising in the past few days, despite the higher CPI rates, marking a local high at $73,400. With this, the price has surged above a crucial resistance zone, which may validate a rise above the bearish influence. However, the historical data show that the current trade setup does not confirm a …
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The Bitcoin price surged past $73,000 in the past week, indicating an improved investor risk appetite despite the overwhelming sentiment. This recent rally has been attributed to several factors, but most notably the announcement of a temporary ceasefire in the US-Iran conflict. With the rise in the spot market, other pricing models are emerging with key implications for future market movements. Related Reading: Bitcoin Surges To $72,000, But Remains Stuck In Key Supply Zone Bitcoin Maintains Key Support At $54K – Details Prominent analytics firm Glassnode shared an update on the important on-chain price models following the latest market rally. Notably, these models track the average acquisition costs of different cohorts, providing a framework for identifying support, resistance, and overall market health. As Bitcoin’s spot price rose to $71,800, the Short-Term Holder (STH) Cost Basis was valued at $81,300, representing the average purchase price of recent market entrants over the last 155 days. Historically, this level has served as a key sentiment gauge, as short-term holders are the most reactive investor cohort. With prices below this level, short-term investors are largely underwater and are likely to increase sell pressure on potential rebounds, thus forming a key market resistance level. Similarly, the Active Investors Mean, positioned at $85,000, remains significantly above the current spot price. This metric reflects the average cost basis of economically active market participants and often serves as a proxy for broader market confidence. With Bitcoin still significantly away from this level, the majority of active capital is holding at a loss, resulting in heavy market caution. Another critical price metric highlighted by Glassnode is the True Market Mean at $78,000, which represents a more refined estimate of the market’s fair value by adjusting for lost coins and inactive supply. Trading below this level indicates that Bitcoin remains in a discount zone relative to its adjusted economic baseline. However, the Realized Price, currently at $54,200, continues to provide strong structural support on the macro scale. This level reflects the average on-chain acquisition price of all circulating Bitcoin and typically represents the market capitulation threshold. With spot price holding well above this threshold, the long-term bullish structure remains intact despite the recent prolonged correction. Related Reading: Capital Is Rotating From Bitcoin To Ethereum – On-Chain Data Shows It Is Not Over Bitcoin Price Overview At press time, Bitcoin is valued at $72,700, up 10% over the last week. According to Glassnode’s analysis, the next critical resistance level lies around $78,000, breaking past which could signal a solid bullish recovery. Featured image from Pixabay, chart from Tradingview
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Fed Chair Jerome Powell convened an urgent meeting with Wall Street leaders this week, bypassing the routine briefing cadence and pulling bank CEOs into a direct conversation about AI-driven cyber risk. Reports noted that the meeting aimed to ensure banks understood the risks posed by Mythos and similar models and […]
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XRP price is holding firm near $1.30 level as markets turn increasingly attentive to the upcoming SEC Clarity Act roundtable on April 16, a regulatory event that could redefine sentiment across the asset. XRP coin has shown relative resilience in recent sessions, stabilizing above crucial levels even as broader uncertainty around U.S. crypto policy persists. …
In times when Bitcoin and Ethereum prices are surging, World Liberty Financial’s (WLFI) price has been dropping massively. The bearish move followed a sustained horizontal consolidation since February, bringing the token under massive selling pressure. In the past four days, the WLFI price has plunged over 22%, and a deeper observation suggests the whales may …
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Ethereum’s growing base of active users may be one reason investors are putting more money into it — and less into Bitcoin. Related Reading: Cardano In Danger Zone? Trader Drops ‘Time Bomb’ Claim Exchange Outflows Point To A Shift In Holding Behavior Data from on-chain research firm XWIN Research shows Ethereum recorded a sustained drop in exchange-held supply throughout March 2026, a sign that more holders are moving their tokens off trading platforms and into long-term storage. Reduced exchange supply typically signals less intention to sell. At the same time, active addresses on the Ethereum network trended higher, pointing to broader usage across its ecosystem. Stablecoins, decentralized finance, and real-world asset tokenization all saw activity gains during the period. ETHUSD trading at $2,236 on the 24-hour chart: TradingView Bitcoin did not show the same kind of network momentum. While it posted a 1.80% price gain in March, its market cap slipped 0.41%. Ethereum, by contrast, climbed 7% and expanded its market cap by almost 3%. That gap drew attention from analysts tracking capital movement across the two largest cryptocurrencies. Why Ethereum Outperformed Bitcoin “ETH currently benefits from simultaneous capital inflow, supply tightening, and ecosystem growth. This positions Ethereum as a structurally stronger asset in the current phase.” – By @xwinfinance pic.twitter.com/khcggqJZk6 — CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) April 10, 2026 Ethereum Runs Hotter Than Bitcoin On Volatility Measures The two assets moved largely in the same direction — their price correlation sat at around 0.94 — but how far they moved told a different story. Ethereum’s realized volatility came in at 62% for the month. Bitcoin’s was 49%. According to XWIN Research, that spread positions Ethereum as a higher-beta asset, one that reacts more sharply when liquidity conditions shift. Traders chasing bigger short-term gains appear to have taken notice. The Coinbase Premium Gap, a metric that tracks the price difference between Coinbase and other exchanges, remained negative for Ethereum. Reports indicate, however, that it showed early signs of narrowing — a potential signal that US-based demand is beginning to return. Related Reading: XRP Faces No Immediate Quantum Threat As Only 0.03% Supply Seen At Risk: Analyst Store-Of-Value Narrative Loses Ground To Utility Play Bitcoin has long been positioned as digital gold — a place to park value rather than a network to build on. That story may be losing some of its pull, at least for now. Based on XWIN Research’s analysis, attention appears to be rotating toward assets that respond more directly to shifts in liquidity and market sentiment. Ethereum, with its broader infrastructure role, is currently drawing that attention. The analysis stopped short of predicting how long the trend would last. What it did say is that Ethereum’s on-chain data and ecosystem activity place it in a stronger short-term position than Bitcoin. Whether that holds as broader market conditions change remains to be seen. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView