Bitcoin’s Hash Ribbons indicator has flashed another buy signal, reviving a historically watched miner-capitulation setup. But according to crypto analyst Darkfost, the signal may require more caution this cycle as miner activity becomes increasingly exposed to energy shocks, geopolitical pressure and shrinking block rewards. Hash Ribbons is designed to track stress in Bitcoin mining by comparing the 30-day moving average of hashrate with the 60-day moving average. When shorter-term hashrate falls below longer-term hashrate and later recovers, the model has often been interpreted as a sign....
Japan Regulators Target Crypto Deals In Real Estate With New Guidance
In response to the growing adoption of crypto in real estate, four Japanese regulatory authorities have issued joint guidance outlining compliance requirements to mitigate money laundering risks in property transactions. Related Reading: GENIUS Act Ready Or Not? BitGo Says Here Are The 5 Fixes For Successful Rollout Authorities Issue Crypto Guidance For Real Estate Industry […]
XRP Sentiment Tanks To A 2-Year Low—But History Hints At Major Bullish Comeback
Over the past 48 hours, XRP lost the important $1.40 support level. Meanwhile, social sentiment around the token moved in the wrong direction, widening the gap between bullish and bearish voices. Fear and caution are becoming more common among investors, and that shift is happening while the price action remains unstable. Still, one analyst believes […]
Bitcoin Faces ‘Most Critical Week In Months’ Amid $76,000 Retest – Should Inv...
As Bitcoin (BTC) retests a critical support level, analysts have warned that the leading cryptocurrency is facing its most important week in months, which could make or break its recovery rally. Related Reading: Bitcoin Set For $88,000? Analysts Forecast May Breakout After Key Weekly Close Bitcoin Price At A Crossroads On Tuesday, Bitcoin dropped below the $76,000 support for the first time in a week, falling to the $75,666 level before bouncing. The flagship crypto has been trading between $74,000-$80,000 after breaking out of its three-month range earlier this month. Amid its recent....
Ethereum Nears 190M Holders—Triple Bitcoin’s Count In Widening Adoption Gap
On-chain data shows the Ethereum network is nearing in on the 190 million holders milestone, hosting more than triple the userbase of Bitcoin. Ethereum Has Been Widening Its Adoption Gap To Bitcoin In a new post on X, on-chain analytics firm Santiment has shared how the various top networks in the digital asset sector like […]
Solana (SOL) Rebound Feels Exhausted—Are Sellers Taking Over Again?
Solana failed to settle above $86 and corrected most gains. SOL price is now consolidating losses above $82 and might attempt another increase. SOL price started a fresh decline below $86 and $85 against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below $85 and the 100-hourly simple moving average. There was a break above a connecting bearish trend line with resistance at $84 on the hourly chart of the SOL/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The price could start a recovery wave if the bulls defend $83.00 or $82.50. Solana Price Dips From $88 Solana price failed to remain stable above $88 and....
Bitcoin Transparency Gets A Boost As Dorsey’s Block Unveils Reserve Proof
Block is now offering 5% Bitcoin cash back at Square merchants — a detail that quietly underscores just how far Jack Dorsey’s payments company has gone in tying its business to Bitcoin. Related Reading: Ethereum Power Play: Bitmine Rockets Past 5M ETH With Fresh 101,901 Purchase The reward program was announced Monday in Las Vegas […]
Galaxy Digital Posts $200M Quarterly Loss—Did Hyperliquid Help Avoid New Crisis?
Galaxy Digital reported a tough start to the year as crypto prices fell and market values broadly contracted. In its first-quarter (Q1) results, the company reported a net loss of $216 million while the total crypto market capitalization slid by roughly 20% during the same period. Despite that difficult environment, Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz said in an interview with Bloomberg that Hyperliquid (HYPE) helped the company avoid even worse outcomes. Galaxy Digital Q1 Snapshot In Galaxy’s Q1 2026 reporting, the company attributed the net loss primarily to the depreciation of digital asset....
XRP Price Trades Below $1.40, Can It Stabilize And Rebound?
XRP price extended losses and traded below $1.40. The price is now consolidating losses and faces hurdles near $1.3980 and $1.40. XRP price started another decline and traded below the $1.40 zone. The price is now trading below $1.40 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break above a bearish trend line with resistance at $1.3820 on the hourly chart of the XRP/USD pair (data source from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down if it stays below $1.40. XRP Price Dips Further XRP price failed to stay above $1.4050 and extended its decline, like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The....
Analyst Ted Pillows Calls Out The XRP Liquidity Points In Both Directions
Crypto market analyst Ted Pillows has identified key liquidity zones that could shape XRP’s next major move as the cryptocurrency continues to consolidate in a range. With both bullish and bearish positions building, the setup points to rising tension among traders and investors as they attempt to predict XRP’s future price action. XRP Forms Liquidity […]
Bitcoin Market Returning To Risk-On? Flow Pulse Surges 136% From March Lows
On-chain data suggests appetite for risk may be returning in the Bitcoin sector as spot to derivatives flows in the market have surged recently. Bitcoin Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse Has Shot Up As highlighted by CryptoQuant author Axel Adler Jr in an X post, the Bitcoin Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse has witnessed sharp increase since the March lows. The “Inter-Exchange Flow Pulse” (IFP) refers to an indicator that keeps track of the total amount of BTC flowing between spot and derivatives exchanges. Related Reading: Chainlink Exchange Outflows Hit 970,430 LINK, Largest Of 2026 When....
Ethereum Price Pulls Back To $2,250, Traders Watch For Reaction
Ethereum price started a fresh decline and traded below $2,300. ETH is now consolidating above $2,250 and might struggle to recover. Ethereum started a downside correction below the $2,320 zone. The price is trading below $2,320 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a bearish trend line forming with resistance at $2,300 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $2,250 zone. Ethereum Price Extends Losses Ethereum price failed to remain stable above $2,330 and started a downside correction, like Bitcoin.....
BlackRock’s Bitcoin Options Could Fuel A New All-Time High: Expert
Bitwise advisor Jeff Park says Bitcoin’s next all-time high could be driven not by spot ETF flows alone, but by a fast-growing options market around BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. Speaking at Bitcoin Conference 2026 in Las Vegas on Monday, Park argued that IBIT options are beginning to reshape the structure of Bitcoin volatility and may become the catalyst for the asset’s next major leg higher. Why BlackRock’s Bitcoin Options Could Be Crucial Park said the market has reached a notable inflection point: IBIT options open interest has now overtaken Deribit’s open interest “for the....
Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Breaks Green Streak: US Selling Pressure Back?
American Bitcoin sellers may be making a return as data shows the Coinbase Premium Gap has turned negative for the first time in 20 days. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap Has Broken Its Positive Streak In a new post on X, CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn has talked about the latest trend in the Coinbase Premium Gap […]
Bitcoin Price Dips Under $76,500, Sellers Push For Deeper Pullback
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $78,500 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $75,500 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $77,500 and corrected gains. The price is trading below $77,000 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $76,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $76,000 and $75,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Further Bitcoin price failed to stay above the $77,500 support zone. BTC remained in....
Bitcoin Bull Run Brewing: ATH In Sight By Late 2026: Analyst
Bitcoin’s valuation against gold has dropped to one of its lowest levels on record — a signal that, historically, has shown up near major market bottoms. Related Reading: Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Could Be Near As White House Signals Major Update A Pattern Worth Watching That’s one of the key observations from crypto analyst Michael van de Poppe, who believes Bitcoin is building toward new all-time highs before the year is out. Van de Poppe points to the relationship between Bitcoin and gold as a telling sign. When gold rallies hard, Bitcoin often lags. But once gold peaks,....
XRP Traders Scale Back Leverage As Ratio Drops On Binance – What This Means
After a broader market recovery, XRP’s price is showing strength as the altcoin moves toward key resistance levels. XRP’s price may be gradually trending upward, but a recent signal shows that investors are not fully confident about the renewed uptrend as high-risk positions drop on exchanges. Reduced Leverage Activity Hits XRP on Binance While the […]
Chainlink Exchange Outflows Hit 970,430 LINK, Largest Of 2026
On-chain data shows Chainlink traders have made their largest amount of exchange withdrawals since December, a potential sign of accumulation. Chainlink Exchange Netflow Has Seen A Sharp Negative Spike As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Santiment in an X post, a significant amount of Chainlink supply has left exchanges recently. The indicator of interest here is the “Exchange Flow Balance,” which measures, as its name suggests, the net amount of LINK flowing into or out of wallets connected to centralized exchanges. Related Reading: Solana Nears Triangle Apex: Is A 10%....
World-Renowned Analyst Predicts Death For Bitcoin’s Biggest Supporter, Here’s...
Bitcoin is back in focus after a well-known critic warned that its biggest corporate supporter, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), could face a serious breakdown. The warning comes from Peter Schiff, who believes the company’s current financial strategy may not be able to hold up over time. Bitcoin-Linked Financing Model Raises Structural Concerns At the center of […]
Bitmine’s Ethereum Accumulation Signals A New Corporate Playbook
Bitmine’s aggressive accumulation of Ethereum isn’t just another headline; it’s a signal that a new corporate strategy may be taking shape in the digital asset space. At a time when most firms are still cautiously exploring digital assets, Bitmine is moving with conviction, building one of the largest ETH positions and signaling a shift in how companies may think about balance sheets, capital allocation, and long-term positioning. How Ethereum Is Becoming More Than A Passive Treasury Asset Bitmine Immersion Technologies, Inc. (BMNR) had just become one of the largest Ethereum holders in....
Bitcoin Bulls Should Be Wary Of This Level Or Investors Risk Getting Trapped
A crypto analyst has sounded the alarm over a critical breakout level that could trap many Bitcoin (BTC) bulls. The analyst has predicted that the BTC price could extend its ongoing recovery and potentially push toward the $80,000 level in the short term. However, he cautioned that this move could attract late buyers who mistake […]
XRP OI Z-Score Just Dropped To Levels Seen Before Its 600% Rally In 2024
New reports reveal that XRP’s Open Interest (OI) Z-Score has declined to extremely low levels, indicating reduced speculation and a possible leverage reset. According to analysts, the last time XRP’s OI Z-Score reached this level, it triggered an explosive 600% rally to new highs in 2024, ending the cryptocurrency’s years-long decline and consolidation. XRP Open Interest Z-Score Declines To Near Zero Market analyst Xaif Crypto has taken to X to highlight a major shift in XRP’s leverage conditions across the futures market. According to the analyst, derivatives activity has cooled down....
Hyperliquid Vs Solana: CEO Frames The Competition As Path Toward ‘Bitcoin 3.0’
Justin Bons, founder of Cyber Capital, Europe’s oldest crypto fund, used X (formerly Twitter) to lay out a detailed defense of Hyperliquid (HYPE) as it competes with Solana (SOL). In his post, Bons framed the conversation around what he calls “devils hiding in the details,” arguing that Hyperliquid’s rise is tied to design choices that […]
21Shares Pushes Dogecoin Into Mainstream With European ETF Exchange Listing
While it may not be as significant as its Bitcoin and Ethereum counterparts, the Dogecoin ETF remains one of the most historic achievements in the cryptocurrency sector this year. As the ETF landscape gains momentum, DOGE ETFs have just hit a notable milestone that could bolster demand for these newly launched investment products. Dogecoin Investment […]
Coinbase Sees Neutral Q2 Crypto Setup—Here’s What Latest Survey Signals For B...
Coinbase Institutional has released its latest second-quarter (Q2) outlook for the crypto market, offering a read on what institutional investors said about Bitcoin (BTC) as the industry moves into Q2. What Coinbase Thinks About Q2 2026 In the report, Coinbase frames its overall position as neutral for the second quarter of the year, pointing to […]
Ethereum Price To Rally 100% In 2026: Here’s Where It Will Start And End
Ethereum’s long stretch of sideways movement may be closer to resolution than most market participants expect. A higher time frame analysis shared by a TradingView analyst suggests the current structure is the final stage before a larger expansion that sees the Ethereum price rallying by over 100% in 2026. This prediction rests on decades of price history that, taken together, present a compelling case. Ethereum has done this before, the structure is intact, and a 100% move from the current price level is possible. A Six-Year Consolidation Hiding A Bullish Structure Technical analysis of....
XRP Price Target At $18,000: Expert Says—Only One Condition Must Be Met
Crypto prices have been under pressure recently, and XRP has been hit particularly hard. On Tuesday, the token slid below the key $1.4 level, adding to the broader cautious mood across the market. Even so, some analysts are pointing to a very different kind of narrative—one grounded in on-chain liquidity data and scenario modeling rather than short-term price forecasts. What The $18,000 XRP Scenario Depends On A researcher highlighted by crypto analyst Bull Winkle has been working with a live valuation tool that pulls real-time metrics directly from the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The idea behind....
Bitmine Just Staked Another $260M In Ethereum: What’s the Endgame?
Ethereum is struggling to reclaim the $2,400 level as the broader market consolidates and buyers search for the conviction needed to push through overhead resistance. The price chart shows hesitation. The on-chain data, however, is showing something quite different — and it is coming from the same entity that has been quietly reshaping Ethereum’s supply […]
Crypto Traders Just Moved $100 Billion In Gold Volume: Find Out What Is Drivi...
The crypto market is consolidating after months of bearish price action, with participants navigating an environment defined by geopolitical tension, macro uncertainty, and a price structure that has yet to confirm a clear direction. In this context, top analyst Darkfost has identified a behavioral shift that cuts across the usual boundaries between crypto and traditional finance — and what it reveals about where market participants are directing their attention is worth understanding. Related Reading: XRP’s Recovery Is Real, But The Risk Appetite Behind It Is Still Broken – Analyst Since....
Ripple Is A ‘Silent Killer’: How It’s Using XRP To Solve Crypto’s Biggest Bot...
Much of the crypto market has spent 2026 fixated on XRP’s price chart, which has shed more than 60% from its 2025 peak. However, Ripple itself has been doing something far more consequential, which has been dismantling the structural barriers that have kept crypto on the sidelines. One of the clearest signals came from Ripple’s […]
XRP Ledger Hits New RWA Milestone, But Will This Have Any Impact On The Price?
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has achieved a new milestone, hitting $3 billion in total tokenized value on the network. Crypto pundit X Finance Bull highlighted the significance of this milestone, although it looks unlikely to have any impact on price for now. XRP Ledger Hits $3 Billion In Total RWA Value According to data from RWA.xyz, the XRP Ledger has reached $3 billion in total RWA value, representing a 59% increase over the last 30 days. The network currently has 291 RWA projects on the network. Crypto pundit X Finance Bull noted that in a market where people keep acting like utility does....
The Calm Before XRP Storm: Why A Massive Breakout Is Brewing
XRP is showing signs of calm, but the underlying structure tells a different story. Following a major breakout, the price has shifted into a tight consolidation range, often a precursor to powerful expansion moves. With key support levels holding and momentum quietly building, the stage appears set for a breakout that could catch many off guard. XRP Breaks Free: Multi-Year Compression Finally Gives Way EGRAG CRYPTO highlighted a major structural shift in XRP that many market participants may be overlooking. According to the analyst, XRP has broken out of a multi-year compression phase....
Industry Group Calls For MiCA Reforms To Boost Euro Stablecoins
Blockchain for Europe has called for targeted reforms to the European Union’s (EU) landmark crypto framework in a new report, seeking to boost the global competitiveness of Euro-denominated stablecoins. Related Reading: Here’s What Happened In The Donald Trump Crypto Meeting With $TRUMP Holders Euro Stablecoins On The ‘Regulatory Laffer Curve’ Downside On Monday, Blockchain for […]
Bitcoin Miners Have Nearly Stopped Sending Coins to Exchanges: Bullish Setup?
Bitcoin is holding above $76,000 as the market pushes against resistance and bulls attempt to build the momentum needed for the next leg higher. The price is constructive but not yet decisive, and an Arab Chain report has just identified a behavioral shift among Bitcoin’s most structurally significant sellers that changes the supply picture behind […]
Binance Ethereum Supply Hits 2020 Levels While Staking Locks A Third: Reprici...
Ethereum is holding above $2,300 as the market faces a critical test of whether the current recovery has the structural foundation to extend further. The price action is tentative — but a CryptoQuant report has just surfaced supply data that reframes what the current consolidation is actually building on. Related Reading: XRP’s Recovery Is Real, But The Risk Appetite Behind It Is Still Broken – Analyst The ETH 2.0 staking rate has reached 31.4% — an all-time high. In practical terms, 38.31 million ETH is now locked in staking contracts, the largest amount ever committed to the....
6 Years For $236 Million In Bitcoin? The Price Of Quick Crypto Riches
The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the District of Columbia announced that a defendant who was involved in a scam that stole $236 million in Bitcoin was sentenced to six years in prison. This comes as the Department of Justice (DOJ) continues to crack down on crypto crimes. Defendant Sentenced To Six Years In […]
Here’s Why The Bitcoin And Ethereum Prices Have Been Rising And Falling Sharply
Bitcoin and Ethereum have spent the past few weeks moving like assets caught between two powerful forces. On one side, institutional demand has returned through Spot ETFs, treasury purchases, and dip-buying from larger investors. On the other side, profit-taking and heavy derivatives positioning keep turning rallies into sudden pullbacks. ETF Demand Is Slowly Lifting Bitcoin And Ethereum The crypto market has not been moving in a clean straight line. Bitcoin has pushed close to the $80,000 level more than once in the past week, only to lose momentum around $79,000. Ethereum has been....
Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve Could Be Near As White House Signals Major Update
A bill to lock in the US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is being renamed the American Reserves Modernization Act — and that’s just one sign that the policy is moving faster than many expected. Related Reading: XRP Signals Imminent Breakout — Is A 10% Rally Coming? Congress And The White House Move In Parallel Patrick Witt, executive director of the President’s Council of Advisors for Digital Assets, told attendees at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas on Monday that a major update on the reserve is coming within weeks. He said the executive branch has spent months working....
Crypto Crackdown Refocused: FBI, DOJ Zero In On Bad Actors, Not Code Creators
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit in late March that sought clarity on whether publishing a crypto-based crowdfunding tool counted as money transmission — and that dismissal is now at the center of a debate over whether recent statements from the Justice Department mean anything in practice. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit Over $820 […]
Dogecoin Looks Cheap On-Chain, But Leverage Is Building Fast
Dogecoin is showing signs of deep on-chain undervaluation after a heavy year-long drawdown, but fresh data from Alphractal suggests the latest bounce is being driven more by leveraged speculation than renewed network demand. While DOGE has surged 10.8% over the past 30 days, the recovery has not repaired the broader structure. The token remains 42.75% lower year-over-year and still trades 22.27% below its 200-day moving average, leaving the larger trend technically fragile despite improving short-term momentum. Dogecoin On-Chain Valuation Points To Capitulation The strongest bullish....
DOJ Says Crypto Code Alone Isn’t Crime, But Roman Storm Case Still Looms
The Department of Justice is trying to draw a brighter line around crypto software development, telling coders that writing code alone should not make them criminal targets. But for Roman Storm’s defense team, the continued prosecution of the Tornado Cash co-founder remains the clearest test of whether that policy shift is real. Speaking at the […]
Bitcoin Enters Pensions: Millions Of Colombian Workers To Get Access
Young workers between 18 and 45 are the target audience for a new Bitcoin investment product quietly launched last month by Porvenir, the largest pension fund administrator in Colombia. Related Reading: XRP Signals Imminent Breakout — Is A 10% Rally Coming? The fund says it designed the offering specifically for people who want to diversify their retirement savings but have never had a regulated, simple way to do it. A Low Bar To Entry The minimum investment is COP100,000 — roughly $25. That figure alone separates this product from most institutional crypto offerings, which typically carry....
Bitcoin To $125,000: Arthur Hayes Says The Setup Is Turning Bullish
Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin’s macro setup is turning bullish again, arguing that wartime spending, US fiscal deficits and bank-led credit creation could outweigh fears of a smaller Federal Reserve balance sheet. Speaking at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas, the BitMEX co-founder said Bitcoin is increasingly trading as a response to “wartime inflation,” not just the artificial intelligence cycle. Hayes framed the recent shift around a simple premise: governments are openly preparing to spend more on defense, and that spending ultimately has to be financed. In his view, that puts....
Falcon-512 produces the smallest digital signature of any algorithm currently approved by the US National Institute of Standards and Technology — and that fact quietly drove one of the bigger decisions in Solana’s recent development history. Related Reading: Western Union Bets On Stablecoins With USDPT May Launch Two Teams, One Conclusion Anza and Firedancer, two […]
Solana Nears Triangle Apex: Is A 10% Breakout Move Coming?
A crypto analyst has highlighted how Solana could be setting up for a 10% price move based on a technical analysis (TA) pattern in its hourly chart. Solana Could Be Following A Symmetrical Triangle In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has talked about a TA pattern forming in the 1-hour price chart of Solana. The pattern in question is a Symmetrical Triangle, which is a type of consolidation channel that looks, as its name suggests, like a triangle. The pattern involves two trendlines, with the higher one acting like a resistance level, while the lower one provides support. Like with....
Cardano Founder Draws ‘Red Lines’ In Feud With Iagon
Charles Hoskinson has escalated a public dispute with Iagon’s leadership, saying the Cardano project crossed what he described as personal and professional “red lines” by targeting Midnight community members and ambassadors during an ongoing funding fight. In a video published on April 27, 2026, the Cardano founder framed the clash as broader than a disagreement […]
Solana Prepares For The Quantum Era: Foundation Details Step-By-Step Transition
The Solana Foundation has addressed growing concerns about the potential impact of quantum computing on blockchain security. In a blog post published on Monday, the organization set out its next steps and described a clear roadmap that the network could follow should the threat become more than theoretical. The Solana Post-Quantum Signature Plan Even though the risk is still considered distant, the Solana Foundation argued that networks should study the issue and prepare early, rather than waiting until a crisis forces rushed decisions. A key part of Solana’s preparation, the Foundation....
Bitcoin Set For $88,000? Analysts Forecast May Breakout After Key Weekly Close
As the end of April approaches, some market observers suggest that Bitcoin (BTC) could be preparing to reclaim a crucial level in the coming days, potentially opening the door to another recovery rally next month. Related Reading: Why The 42% Crash From ATH Is Actually Good For Bitcoin And The Crypto Market Bitcoin Sees First Weekly Close Above Key Levels Bitcoin has closed above a crucial level for the first time since January, setting the stage for a potential rally toward higher levels even though it failed to break through another resistance level. Notably, the flagship crypto ended....
Ethereum Power Play: Bitmine Rockets Past 5M ETH With Fresh 101,901 Purchase
The Ethereum treasury company founded by Wall Street analyst Tom Lee is now underwater by more than $6.3 billion. Related Reading: Countdown To Clarity: Key US Crypto Bill Nears May Approval: CEO Bitmine paid an average price above $3,600 per ETH across its holdings, while Ethereum currently trades around $2,300 — a gap that has […]
Bitmine’s Ethereum Holdings Reach Record 5 Million Tokens–CEO’s Bullish Outlook
Bitmine Immersion Technologies, the second-largest public crypto holding company, provided a detailed update on its Ethereum (ETH) strategy on Monday, along with broader figures covering its crypto portfolio, including total holdings and so-called “moonshots.” The company said its combined crypto-related positions now reach $13.3 billion, while the key focus for investors remains its Ethereum accumulation, which it says has hit a new high. Bitmine Targets 5% Of Ethereum Supply According to Bitmine’s disclosure, its ETH holdings have reached a record 5,078,386 tokens at $2,369 per ETH.....
