Bitcoin eyes $80,000 as U.S. considers $20 billion frozen-funds release in Iran peace deal Steve Muchoki Cryptocurrency Apr 17, 2026 Share Bitcoin (BTC) price is now eyeing a rally towards $80,000 after breaking above a major multi-week sell wall on April 17. After getting rejected around $76,150 since its capitulation in early February, BTC price […]
The rivalry between Bitcoin ($BTC) and gold has been ongoing for a long time. Some analysts advocate for Bitcoin, others for gold, while some argue that both should be included in portfolios. At this point, Citi, one of the most important names on Wall Street, also states that both $BTC and gold should be included […]
Pharos integrates USDC as core stablecoin to strengthen its incubation program for app builders Diana Paluteder Cryptocurrency Apr 17, 2026 Share Pharos Network, the Layer-1 blockchain focused on delivering institutional-grade assets, has been strengthened by the addition of USDC. The asset has become the network’s core stablecoin and is poised to become the backbone of […]
Is an XRP short squeeze loading? On-chain data weighs in Steve Muchoki Cryptocurrency Apr 17, 2026 Share XRP price could be preparing for a potential short squeeze, as bearish positioning on the Binance exchange shows strong consensus as of April 17. The XRP Funding rates – periodic payments exchanged between long and short traders that […]
The RHODL ratio, by Glassnode, a key on-chain metric tracking the balance between long-term and short-term bitcoin holders, is flashing signals more consistent with a market bottom than a cycle top, after hitting a ratio of 4.5. Currently sitting at its third highest level on record, the indicator shows that wealth is increasingly concentrated in […]
Bitcoin breaks Nasdaq correlation, and the timing is raising alarms Steve Muchoki Cryptocurrency Apr 17, 2026 Share The correlation between Bitcoin (BTC) price and the Nasdaq Composite Index has collapsed to near zero as of April 17, 2026. Since the beginning of April, the Nasdaq Composite Index surged over 10%, reaching an all-time high (ATH) […]
The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin ($BTC), is trading around $74,600 after a strong week. Analysts say the rally has stalled ahead of the expiration of the two-week ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran next week. However, one analyst predicts that Bitcoin could rise to $125,000 in the coming months. Speaking to Coindesk, ZeroStack CEO Daniel […]
A new nonprofit initiative, the Bitcoin Scholars Fund (BSF), announced plans attempting to redirect $21 million from federal coffers into K–12 Bitcoin education by 2027. The organization unveiled its mission on X, promoting what it calls a “modern alternative” to government-backed education funding. According to group statements, the fund will leverage the One Big Beautiful […]
The U.S. government is active on the blockchain again, moving approximately $606,000 worth of bitcoin to Coinbase Prime. These are not just any coins. On-chain data suggests the transferred 8 $BTC are linked to Ilya Lichtenstein, the man behind the decade-old hack of the OG exchange Bitfinex, according to data tracked by Arkham. Transfers to […]
Around 22,200 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, April 17, with a notional value of roughly $1.66 billion. This event is a little smaller than last week’s expiry, so it is unlikely to have any impact on spot markets. Crypto prices have been climbing slowly this week, with around $150 billion being added to […]