The situation highlights the tension between political influence and corporate decision-making, with potential impacts on media freedom.
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Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,300. ETH is now consolidating above $2,250 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,320 zone. The price is trading below $2,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,300 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,250 zone. Ethereum Price Extends Losses Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,330 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin. ETH price dipped below the $2,320 and $2,300 levels. The price even spiked below $2,265. A low was formed at $2,256, and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor upward move above the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,404 swing high to the $2,256 low. Ethereum price is now trading below $2,300 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. If the bulls remain in action above $2,250, the price could attempt another increase. Immediate resistance is seen near the $2,300 level. There is also a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,300 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. The first key resistance is near the $2,330 level and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $2,404 swing high to the $2,256 low. The next major resistance is near the $2,370 level. A clear move above the $2,370 resistance might send the price toward the $2,400 resistance. An upside break above the $2,400 region might call for more gains in the coming days. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $2,500 resistance zone or even $2,550 in the near term. More Losses In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $2,300 resistance, it could start a fresh decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $2,250 level. The first major support sits near the $2,220 zone. A clear move below the $2,220 support might push the price toward the $2,180 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $2,155 region. The main support could be $2,120. 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 – $2,250 Major Resistance Level – $2,330
Australia's inflation surge due to oil shocks may prompt rate hikes, impacting economic growth and influencing global monetary policies.
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Bitwise advisor Jeff Park says Bitcoin’s next all-time high could be driven not by spot ETF flows alone, but by a fast-growing options market around BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. Speaking at Bitcoin Conference 2026 in Las Vegas on Monday, Park argued that IBIT options are beginning to reshape the structure of Bitcoin volatility and may become the catalyst for the asset’s next major leg higher. Why BlackRock’s Bitcoin Options Could Be Crucial Park said the market has reached a notable inflection point: IBIT options open interest has now overtaken Deribit’s open interest “for the first time in a meaningful way.” For years, Deribit has served as the dominant venue for Bitcoin options, with traders often using its D-Vol index as a proxy for implied volatility across the market. Park argued that this approach is increasingly incomplete. “For a long time people would look at Deribit’s D-Vol to calculate implied volatility but D-Vol is flawed,” Park said. “D-Vol only uses Deribit options. The reality is there’s lots of offshore exchanges, there’s now IBIT options, and we actually need more intelligent ways to quantify the parameterization of implied volatility.” Related Reading: Bitcoin Is Headed For $40,000: Analyst Reveals The Best Time To Buy BTC That shift matters because the US-listed IBIT options market appears to be pricing Bitcoin risk differently from offshore venues. Park pointed to BVIV US, which tracks implied volatility on IBIT, and BVIV, an offshore exchange aggregate correlation implied volatility measure. According to him, the spread between the two now sits around five points, with IBIT volatility trading higher than Deribit and other offshore exchange volatility. The premium, in Park’s view, may reflect a different kind of buyer entering the Bitcoin options market. Unlike much of the offshore options complex, IBIT options can extend more than two years out, giving investors access to longer-tenor upside exposure through a regulated US product. That duration may be drawing demand from retail investors seeking leveraged participation in a potential Bitcoin rally without the same constraints typically associated with offshore venues. Related Reading: Bitcoin To $125,000: Arthur Hayes Says The Setup Is Turning Bullish “Where is that five points spread coming from? My guess is that there’s a lot of retail demand for upside participation in a longer tenor than what is promised usually on Deribit because IBIT options go out two years plus,” Park said. “And so my bold prediction is that we’re going to see a big Bitcoin move up.” Park’s thesis centers on the interaction between options positioning and Bitcoin’s scarcity. If IBIT options continue to gain market share, and if upside call demand forces dealers or other market participants to hedge dynamically, the resulting gamma effects could add momentum to a rising market. In that setup, options activity would not merely reflect bullish sentiment; it could help amplify it. “My prediction is that it is going to be led by IBIT options and the reflexive nature in which the gamma that is possibly created within something like Bitcoin due to its scarcity can really, really lead the next leg up in a meaningful way,” Park said. At press time, BTC traded at $75,937. Featured image created with DALL.E, chart from TradingView.com
The extended blockade and new sanctions on Iran could hinder diplomatic efforts, increasing geopolitical tensions and market uncertainty.
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Kim Jong Un's stance deepens North Korea's alliance with Russia, complicating prospects for peace and highlighting geopolitical tensions.
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Robinhood Markets, Inc. has published its earnings report showing a 47% year-over-year decline in crypto revenue (from $252 million to $134 million) in Q1 2026. Revenue is also down 39% quarter-over-quarter, after hitting a record high of $221 million in Q4 2025. Similarly, the app’s notional volume fell 48% year-over-year to $24 billion. These negative …
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $78,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $75,500 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $77,500 and corrected gains. The price is trading below $77,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $76,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $76,000 and $75,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Further Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $77,500 support zone. BTC remained in a bearish zone and extended losses below the $77,000 level. There was a move below the $76,500 level. The price even dipped below $76,000. A low was formed at $75,652 and the price is now consolidating losses. There was a minor increase toward the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $79,480 swing high to the $75,652 low. Bitcoin is now trading below $77,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. If the price remains stable above $75,500, it could attempt a fresh increase. Immediate resistance is near the $76,500 level. There is also a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $76,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair. The first key resistance is near the $77,150 level. A close above the $77,150 resistance might send the price further higher. In the stated case, the price could rise and test the $77,500 resistance and the 50% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the $79,480 swing high to the $75,652 low. Any more gains might send the price toward the $78,000 level. The next barrier for the bulls could be $78,500. Downside Continuation In BTC? If Bitcoin fails to rise above the $77,000 resistance zone, it could start another decline. Immediate support is near the $76,000 level. The first major support is near the $75,800 level. The next support is now near the $75,500 zone. Any more losses might send the price toward the $74,200 support in the near term. The main support now sits at $73,500, below which BTC might struggle to recover in the near term. Technical indicators: Hourly MACD – The MACD is now gaining pace in the bearish zone. Hourly RSI (Relative Strength Index) – The RSI for BTC/USD is now below the 50 level. Major Support Levels – $75,500, followed by $75,000. Major Resistance Levels – $76,500 and $77,150.
The surge in Panama Canal fees highlights the economic strain and increased costs on global shipping due to geopolitical tensions.
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The drone attacks highlight the fragile nature of the ceasefire, posing significant risks to regional stability and market confidence.
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Global adoption of Ripple’s infrastructure is accelerating across three continents simultaneously. Within weeks, South Korea’s KBank launched a cross-border payment pilot, France deployed a regulated euro stablecoin on the XRP Ledger, and Japan integrated XRP into payments for tens of millions of consumers. In a separate development, South Korean insurer Kyobo Life settled tokenised government …
The remaining 50% will be used to make 'big bets' to grow the platform in the coming five to 10 years, co-founder Alon Cohen said.
The US's silence may signal a strategic shift, impacting geopolitical stability and influencing market perceptions of Iran's regime durability.
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Bitcoin’s valuation against gold has dropped to one of its lowest levels on record — a signal that, historically, has shown up near major market bottoms. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Could Be Near As White House Signals Major Update A Pattern Worth Watching That’s one of the key observations from crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe, who believes Bitcoin is building toward new all-time highs before the year is out. Van de Poppe points to the relationship between Bitcoin and gold as a telling sign. When gold rallies hard, Bitcoin often lags. But once gold peaks, Bitcoin has tended to catch up — and then some. That rotation, he argues, may already be in motion. His broader case rests on more than just one metric. The Sharpe ratio — a measure of return relative to risk — is currently sitting at levels that mirror past bear market floors: 2015, 2018, and 2022. Each of those periods was followed by significant price recoveries. Based on that pattern, van de Poppe believes Bitcoin is undervalued right now and offers a strong risk-reward setup for long-term investors. Short-term dips, he said, remain possible. But the overall structure of the market, in his view, points higher. Key Price Levels To Watch Bitcoin recently hit a 12-week high before pulling back. It is now working to hold above the $77,000 mark. According to van de Poppe, $79,000 is the critical resistance line. A clean break above it would open the door to a move between $86,000 and $95,000. From there, $110,000 becomes the next target over a six-month window. On the downside, $73,500 is the level to watch. If that support holds, the uptrend stays intact. If it breaks, a deeper retest could come before any renewed push higher. Data shows that Bitcoin dropped close to $60,000 back in February before snapping back sharply — a move that caught many traders off guard. That kind of recovery against bearish sentiment is not unusual in past cycles, reports note. Related Reading: Trump Memecoin Gala Leaves Crypto Battling Fresh Credibility Crisis A Big Target For Year’s End The long-range call is the one drawing the most attention. Van de Poppe sees Bitcoin reaching between $150,000 and $160,000 by late 2026 — a level that would represent new all-time high territory. He bases that projection on historical cycle behavior, which has shown 30% to 50% gains within three months of a confirmed low. Whether that bottom is already in remains an open question. But for van de Poppe, the signals are stacking up in one direction. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
Direct U.S.-Iran talks could signal a shift towards de-escalation, impacting geopolitical stability and market dynamics significantly.
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Leverage liquidations highlight crypto market volatility, impacting trader confidence and necessitating bullish catalysts for recovery.
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Iran's reliance on Pakistan for mediation highlights diplomatic complexities, reducing optimism for a swift resolution and impacting market confidence.
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The attack underscores the deepening conflict, complicating prospects for a ceasefire and highlighting vulnerabilities in energy security.
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The extended blockade risks further destabilizing regional markets and diminishes prospects for diplomatic resolutions, impacting global oil prices.
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The CLARITY Act's passage could bolster long-term crypto confidence, but immediate market impacts hinge on swift legislative action.
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Iran's airstrikes heighten regional tensions, complicating diplomatic efforts and reducing the likelihood of swift regime change.
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On-chain data shows Chainlink traders have made their largest amount of exchange withdrawals since December, a potential sign of accumulation. Chainlink Exchange Netflow Has Seen A Sharp Negative Spike As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, a significant amount of Chainlink supply has left exchanges recently. The indicator of interest here is the “Exchange Flow Balance,” which measures, as its name suggests, the net amount of LINK flowing into or out of wallets connected to centralized exchanges. Related Reading: Solana Nears Triangle Apex: Is A 10% Breakout Move Coming? When the value of this metric is positive, it means exchange inflows are outweighing the outflows and a net amount of the asset is entering these platforms. As one of the main reasons why traders deposit to exchanges is for selling-related purposes, this kind of trend can have a bearish impact on the LINK price. On the other hand, the indicator being under the zero mark suggests outflows dominate the market. Such a trend can be a sign that investors are accumulating, which can naturally be bullish for the cryptocurrency. Now, here is a chart that shows how the daily Exchange Flow Balance has changed for Chainlink over the last few weeks: As displayed in the above graph, the Chainlink Exchange Flow Balance has been at negative levels for nearly all of April, suggesting that investors have been on a constant withdrawal spree. Recently, traders made a particularly high amount of outflows, with the Exchange Flow Balance observing a daily peak of 970,430 tokens (worth nearly $9 million), which is the highest value for the metric since December 2nd. What initially followed this spike in exchange withdrawals was a surge in the LINK price to the $9.58 mark, but soon, the trend interestingly reversed as the cryptocurrency saw a retrace. From the chart, it’s visible that the Chainlink Exchange Flow Balance has remained negative amid this drawdown, indicating that the bearish price action hasn’t caused enough panic selling to tip the market balance toward inflows. That said, that’s only the story so far. The metric could be monitored in the coming days to watch whether the net outflows continue or if deposits will make a return. Related Reading: Bitcoin Fear & Greed Turns Neutral For First Time Since January LINK isn’t the only altcoin that has seen a wave of exchange withdrawals recently. As Santiment has pointed out in another X post, XRP also observed one of its largest daily outflow spikes of 2026 last week. This massive withdrawal spree saw 34.94 million XRP (about $48.6 million) exit exchange-connected wallets. LINK Price Following its pullback since the weekend, Chainlink is returned to the $9.23 level. Featured image from Dall-E, chart from TradingView.com
Lightspark, the Bitcoin (BTC) remittance infrastructure provider led by former PayPal President David Marcus, has announced Grid Global Accounts. Its mission is to facilitate global remittances in Bitcoin, stablecoins, and dollars with AI support. In partnership with Visa, the API-based product will enable instant payments to 175 million merchants across 14,000+ banks and 65+ countries. …
A federal judge slammed Sam Bankman-Fried’s request for a new trial as seemingly “a plan to rescue his reputation,” denying the former FTX boss’s request.
Market skepticism persists as traders await concrete diplomatic actions, highlighting the uncertainty in geopolitical negotiations.
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Bitmine’s aggressive accumulation of Ethereum isn’t just another headline; it’s a signal that a new corporate strategy may be taking shape in the digital asset space. At a time when most firms are still cautiously exploring digital assets, Bitmine is moving with conviction, building one of the largest ETH positions and signaling a shift in how companies may think about balance sheets, capital allocation, and long-term positioning. How Ethereum Is Becoming More Than A Passive Treasury Asset Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR) had just become one of the largest Ethereum holders in the industry. Even though the company is down $6 billion on the position, it is still buying. The co-founder of GlydeGG, Jeremy, has revealed on X that Bitmine has invested $17.34 billion in ETH, with 100% allocation, and is sitting on an unrealized loss of roughly $6.35 billion. Related Reading: Bitmine’s Ethereum Holdings Reach Record 5 Million Tokens–CEO’s Bullish Outlook Despite that, the company didn’t sell a single coin and instead added another 101,627 ETH last week alone, marking its largest weekly accumulation of 2026. According to Jeremy, Bitmine has stated that the company’s goal is to own 5% of all ETH issued, and they are already at 4.12%, which places them among the largest holders in the ecosystem. However, 73% of their holding are staked, generating an estimated $264 million in annualized revenue. There’s precedent for this kind of strategy. MicroStrategy, now widely known as Strategy, made a similar aggressive move with Bitcoin, transforming its corporate treasury playbook into a leveraged bet on a single digital asset. Furthermore, Bitmine appears to be applying the same logic to ETH, and the firm is already down $6 billion and still buying. What ETH’s Lowest Exchange Supply Ratio Since 2016 Signals Ethereum is flashing one of its strongest structural signals in years. A crypto investor known as Milk Road on X highlighted that the ETH Exchange Supply Ratio (ESR) has dropped to 0.122, the lowest level since 2016. Related Reading: Ethereum Gains Institutional Spotlight – Here’s What The CEO Of Etherealize Has To Say Amid the drop, the Ethereum Foundation has been actively selling and recently offloaded 10,000 ETH for $23.8 million on April 24, and then unstaked another $48.9 million. Simultaneously, they have been routing sales Over-the-Counter (OTC), not through exchanges. ETH exchange supply has been falling. Despite buyers absorbing every offer, the exchange supply ratio hasn’t moved upward. At the same time, the ETH supply is being systematically removed from circulation, and roughly 39.2 million ETH, which is about 31.5% of the total supply, is now staked. Milk Road noted that more than 3 million ETH are queued for staking entry over the next 52 days, indicating that supply is getting locked away faster than sellers can move it. The decline in exchange availability and rising staking participation show a price that hasn’t caught on yet. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com
Rising crude prices could strain global economies, increase inflation, and shift geopolitical power dynamics towards energy-exporting nations.
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Escalating drone strikes hinder diplomatic efforts, reducing ceasefire prospects and signaling prolonged conflict and market uncertainty.
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The US-Iran standoff over the Strait of Hormuz highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions, impacting global oil markets and regional stability.
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The BeYachad alliance's stance may hinder diplomatic efforts, potentially prolonging regional instability and affecting Netanyahu's political future.
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