Just when markets had priced in the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Iran reversed course. On April 18, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the strategic waterway was closed again, less than 24 hours after its foreign minister declared it fully open. Bitcoin, which had surged past $78,000 on the initial relief rally, […]
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Renowned physicist flags faster-than-expected quantum breakthrough, threatening Bitcoin
Renowned physicist flags faster-than-expected quantum breakthrough, threatening Bitcoin Paul L. Cryptocurrency Apr 19, 2026 Share A leading physicist has warned that rapid advances in quantum computing are bringing forward the timeline for breaking modern cryptography, posing a growing threat to Bitcoin (BTC). According to Chris Tam, director at BTQ Technologies, quantum computing is no longer […]
30-Year Analyst Explains: “According to the Elliott Wave Theory, the Bitcoin Downturn Is Over”
Jordi Visser, a veteran macro investor with over 30 years of experience, assessed recent market developments. According to Visser, while artificial intelligence and commodity scarcity are ushering the world into a new economic era, Bitcoin is re-emerging with its “scarcity” argument. Visser argues that investor psychology and central bank policies are changing in the digital […]
Analyst predicts XRP’s upcoming massive 2,100% rally
Analyst predicts XRP’s upcoming massive 2,100% rally Paul L. Cryptocurrency Apr 19, 2026 Share XRP is showing signs of entering a new bullish phase, with recent price action and long-term chart structure pointing to the potential for a notable upside move. The outlook is supported by XRP reclaiming the $1.40 level, a key psychological and […]
The Oil Cliff of April 19 Could Affect Bitcoin Again
As April 2026 unfolds, markets are bracing for what analysts call the “oil cliff” — a potential turning point around April 19 when temporary measures like strategic reserve releases and exemptions on certain oil supplies are expected to run dry. This development comes after the early-April U.S.-Iran ceasefire triggered a sharp drop in crude prices, […]
BlackRock splashed over $1 billon on these cryptocurrencies in a week
BlackRock splashed over $1 billon on these cryptocurrencies in a week Paul L. Cryptocurrency Apr 19, 2026 Share As the cryptocurrency market showed signs of recovery over the past week, investment giant BlackRock significantly ramped up its exposure to digital assets, channeling more than $1 billion. The purchases were made through the firm’s Bitcoin (BTC) […]
Tim Draper Bitcoin Loss: Venture Capitalist’s $2.57M Strategic Move Analyzed
Prominent venture capitalist Tim Draper has executed a significant Bitcoin transaction, moving over 150 $BTC to a centralized exchange at an estimated multi-million dollar loss, according to on-chain data analyzed in March 2025. This substantial transfer from a wallet associated with the noted Bitcoin maximalist provides a rare, transparent window into high-profile investment strategy during […]
Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Faces Major Resistance Zone After 5% Weekly Surge
Bitcoin is trading around $76.2k, posting its highest price since the February crash and officially entering the $75k–$80k resistance band that has defined the ceiling of the recent consolidation. The move marks a meaningful escalation in the recovery, with $BTC now breaking above the descending channel and the 100-day MA simultaneously, which could be a […]
Analyst Says Bitcoin Is Going To $170,000: Here’s When To Buy And When To Sell
Crypto analyst Hanzo has predicted that Bitcoin will rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $170,000 in the next bull run. He also revealed what level investors should look to buy $BTC in this bear market as they target this potential rally to $170,000. Bitcoin To Rally To $170,000 In Next Bull Run In […]
‘I was wrong’ about Bitcoin’s 4-year cycle, expert James Lavish admits
Most analysts had ruled out the ‘4-Year Cycle’ for Bitcoin [$BTC], saying the narrative was dead. Among them is James Lavish, a partner at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund. James Lavish on Bitcoin’s ‘4-Year Cycle’ James Lavish claimed last year that a liquidity cycle drove the price, rendering Bitcoin halving cycles irrelevant. He admitted he was […]