Something notable happened on Friday, indicating the accelerating institutionalization of the bitcoin market, which has been pioneered by everyday people for years. This is because options, or hedging instruments, linked to BlackRock’s bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, have grown slightly larger on Nasdaq than total bitcoin options trading on the offshore giant Deribit. It is […]
Bitcoin falls after Trump reportedly canceled Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner’s Iran-talks trip
Bitcoin edged lower late morning on the U.S. East Coast after U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments signaled a halt to planned diplomatic travel tied to Iran talks. The largest cryptocurrency dropped about $100 to $77,351 just before noon ET, reversing a modest earlier gain. The move came minutes after a Fox reporter posted Trump’s remarks […]
BlackRock scooped up almost $1 billion of these cryptocurrencies in a week
BlackRock scooped up almost $1 billion of these cryptocurrencies in a week Paul L. Cryptocurrency Apr 25, 2026 Share BlackRock accumulated nearly $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies over the past trading week, driven primarily by strong inflows into its Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The bulk of the buying came through […]
A make or break moment: Will $79,200 act as a launchpad or a ceiling for bitcoin?
Bitcoin is nearing a decisive moment as it tests two closely aligned on-chain resistance levels, following roughly 75 days of sideways consolidation since its Feb. 6 local bottom at $60,000 as bitcoin climbs above $78,000. The first metric is the True Market Mean, currently at $78,200. This metric, tracked by Checkonchain, reflects the average acquisition […]
Clock is ticking for bitcoin to prevent quantum threat as it could drain 6.9 million BTC including Satoshi’s
Not everything in bitcoin is at risk from a quantum computer. Bitcoin mining, the process by which new blocks get added to the blockchain, uses a type of math called hashing that quantum computers cannot meaningfully break. The ledger itself and the rule that new bitcoin can only be created through mining would survive a […]
Bitcoin (BTC) Faces Make-or-Break Test as Bulls Target $86K Next
Bitcoin traded near $77,600 after rebounding from levels close to $60,000 seen two months ago. The recovery returned the price to the $75,000 to $80,000 resistance zone. Analysts are now watching whether Bitcoin could extend the move or face another rejection. Two months earlier, the market showed a deeply oversold RSI and capitulation-style on-chain readings. […]
Investors netted over $5 billion in profits in a week from this crypto
Investors netted over $5 billion in profits in a week from this crypto Paul L. Cryptocurrency Apr 25, 2026 Share Investors in Bitcoin (BTC) locked in a wave of gains over the past week, realizing more than $5 billion in profits as the asset continued to trade near key resistance levels. On-chain data shows that […]
Santiment Predicts the Level Bitcoin Could Reach by the End of April
As the final week of April approaches, cryptocurrency markets are showing signs of a significant recovery. In their latest analysis, Santiment analysts examined the current state of Bitcoin and altcoins, as well as their expectations for the end of the month. Santiment analysts are particularly focusing on the behavior of large-scale whales. Data shows a […]
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Up 30% From February Lows, iS $100K Next?
Bitcoin has climbed more than 30% from its February lows and is pressing toward $80,000, turning sentiment sharply bullish across trading communities. One analyst who has tracked this structure for months says the excitement may be arriving at exactly the wrong moment. The question is not whether the rally is real. It is what comes […]
Bitcoin Faces Critical Consolidation – Analysts Eye $88K as Market Sentiment Teeters
Bitcoin ($BTC) is back in focus as it continues into Q-2 of 2026 and is still working under challenging conditions due to both a period of price consolidation and ongoing macroeconomic pressure to affect the price. Currently, it finds itself in a difficult position trying to break through the $79,000 level with bulls and bears […]