For many years, the idea that publicly traded corporations might buy Bitcoin for their reserves was considered laughable. The top cryptocurrency was considered too volatile, too fringe to be embraced by any serious business. That taboo has been well and truly broken, with a number of major institutional investors buying up Bitcoin in recent years. […]
Bitcoin network activity just hit an 8-year low — has Wall Street replaced retail in the market?
Bitcoin’s network just recorded its lowest activity in eight years, and the price has barely flinched. CryptoQuant flagged that active $BTC addresses hit their lowest level since 2016 on Apr. 8. At the same time, Glassnode’s latest 24-hour reading puts active addresses at 661,313, a number that, set against a price near $78,000, produces one […]
Hormuz Reclosure: This Could Fuel the Next Bitcoin Short Squeeze
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, […]
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 […]