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Why is the crypto market up today? Steve Muchoki Cryptocurrency Apr 22, 2026 Share The crypto market capitalization added nearly $64 billion on Wednesday, April 22, amid renewed institutional demand. The total cryptocurrency market cap surged by over 2% in the past 24 hours, reaching $2.7 trillion at press time, according to metrics from CoinGecko. […]

Crypto markets update XRP price prediction for end of 2026 Paul L. Cryptocurrency Apr 22, 2026 Share Cryptocurrency prediction markets are suggesting that there is only a minimal chance that XRP will reach a new record in 2026. XRP, which is currently mirroring broader market sentiment, has recently recorded subdued price action and is struggling […]

On April 21, bitcoin experienced a volatile trading session, fluctuating between $75,000 and $77,000 as market sentiment swung alongside high-stakes geopolitical developments. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit a $76,944 high after reports of U.S. and Iranian officials meeting in Pakistan on April 21. High volatility fueled the liquidation of 6,769 traders, wiping out $97 million in […]

The U.S. Senate session to confirm the new Federal Reserve Chair, initially scheduled for last week, began today, with approval expected soon. Current Chairman Jerome Powell’s term ends on May 15, and Kevin Warsh is set to step in. There is now only a slim chance of any change in the nominee, so it appears […]

Bitcoin short squeeze incoming amid renewed institutional demand Steve Muchoki Cryptocurrency Apr 21, 2026 Share Bitcoin (BTC) price could explode in a full-blown bull market amid a buildup of short traders as of April 21, 2026. Bitcoin price is likely to experience a short squeeze – a bull rally that occurs when rising prices force […]

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF records 9 consecutive days of inflow – Here’s how much BTC it bought Steve Muchoki Cryptocurrency Apr 21, 2026 Share The BlackRock-backed spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has recorded 9 consecutive days of cash inflows. Between April 8 and April 20, BlackRock’s IBIT registered net cash inflow […]

Mezo’s MEZO and MUSD go live on Bullish Exchange Diana Paluteder Cryptocurrency Apr 21, 2026 Share Bitcoin-native lending protocol Mezo has listed its MEZO governance token and MUSD stablecoin on Bullish Exchange, an institutional digital asset platform operated by Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), according to an announcement shared with Finbold on April 21. The listing provides […]

Bitcoin is entering another dangerous macro moment. On one side, President Trump is increasing pressure on the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. On the other, Iran-related tensions and Strait of Hormuz headlines are keeping global markets alert. For Bitcoin, this creates a difficult mix. Lower rate expectations can support risk assets, but geopolitical fear […]

Ripple unveils four-phase plan to make the XRP Ledger quantum-resistant by 2028 Steve Muchoki Cryptocurrency Apr 21, 2026 Share Ripple Labs is working on a structured plan to transition the XRP Ledger (XRPL), which uses XRP as its native token, to post-quantum cryptography by 2028. In the first phase, Ripple Labs has outlined an emergency […]

Bitcoin is heading into one of the year’s largest options expirations at the worst possible moment. CoinGlass data shows roughly $8.07 billion in notional open interest for Deribit’s options expiring on April 24, split between 56,300 calls and 49,540 puts. While the ratio itself leans bullish, it’s sitting against one of the most uncertain macro […]