Key takeaways: Bitcoin hitting $72,000 would liquidate $2.5 billion in shorts, potentially crushing bears who are overleveraged. Iran’s war and high oil prices currently pressure BTC, but a ceasefire or ETF inflows could spark a rapid recovery. $2.5 billion in shorts at risk if BTC hits $72,000 Bitcoin (BTC) has consistently failed to hit new highs since attempting to reclaim the $75,000 level since March 17. Bearish Bitcoin futures bets have been piling up as the war in Iran pushed oil prices to their highest levels since June 2022. However,…
Month: April 2026
Bitcoin bearish chatter hits 2026 peak as price drops below $70K: More pain ahead?
Bitcoin price slipped toward its lowest levels of 2026 on April 4 as social sentiment also weakened. Summary Bitcoin traded near $66,800 as Santiment showed bearish discussion reached its highest level since late February 2026. Retail traders turned cautious as spot demand weakened, while leverage remained elevated during Bitcoin’s latest pullback. Institutional buyers stayed active as ETFs, Strategy, and Metaplanet kept adding Bitcoin despite weak sentiment. Data from Santiment showed bearish Bitcoin commentary rising across X, Reddit, and Telegram while the asset traded near $66,800. Santiment said Bitcoin recorded its…
Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss – Security Bitcoin News
The Primary Causes of Asset Loss A new study by Oobit has revealed a sobering reality for the digital asset space: More than one-third of cryptocurrency holders, or 35%, have lost access to a wallet or account at some point. The data suggests the greatest threat to crypto wealth is not sophisticated hacking, but simple human error. Forgotten passwords or login failures were cited by 33% of 1,000 U.S.-based crypto holders who participated in the study, followed by 21% who lost their seed phrases and 20% who lost two-factor authentication…
Bitcoin’s price holds, but on-chain data flashes warning
Bitcoin (BTC) stayed near $67,000 on April 4 as two CryptoQuant analysts pointed to a split market structure. Summary Bitcoin spot volume dropped faster than open interest, showing derivatives still carried more market weight. Exchange reserves fell by 66,300 BTC as OTC flows pointed to continued institutional accumulation recently. Negative funding and nearby downside liquidity kept short-term liquidation risk elevated for Bitcoin traders. CryptoQuant analyst Carmelo_Alemán said Bitcoin daily spot volume fell from 42,026 BTC on March 17 to 35,590 BTC on April 2. That marked a 15.31% drop in…
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Bitcoin 85% Collapse Era Is Now Over, Cathie Wood Says
As Bitcoin (BTC) holds the crucial $65,000 to $66,000 area, Ark Invest CEO and CIO Cathie Wood has discussed the flagship crypto’s current downturn, affirming that the era of severe pullbacks is over. Related Reading 50% Bitcoin Correction Could Be A ‘Real Victory’ In a recent interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood affirmed that Bitcoin has matured over the last few years, citing broader adoption and growing institutional demand for the flagship crypto. Wood said that Bitcoin is a “proven technology” and a “proven monetary system,”…
📉 Where is The BOTTOM for Bitcoin? (My Full Market Analysis & The Altcoins I’m Researching)
▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io #ilmeaalim #cryptoupdates #cryptonews Links: Bitcoin ($BTC) is continuously losing its major support levels, leaving every trader and investor asking the same question: **Where is the bottom?** In this in-depth market analysis, I’m breaking down: * The key reasons why Bitcoin is not holding any of its recent supports. * The critical price levels that traders need to watch to get a clearer idea of the market trend. * **The Altcoins I’m Researching:** During this market chaos, I am looking at specific crypto…
Polymarket Pulls Missing US Pilot Market, Faces Questions Over Rules
Polymarket removed a market tied to the fate of a missing US service member after mounting backlash, saying the listing violated its “integrity standards.” The controversy erupted after a prediction market appeared asking whether US authorities would confirm the rescue of a pilot reportedly shot down over Iran, with most users (over 60%) betting that they wouldn’t be rescued until Saturday. US Representative Seth Moulton condemned the market, calling it “disgusting” and expressing concerns over people speculating on the fate of a potentially injured service member. “They could be your…
July 1 Is Not the Deadline. For Most Service Providers, It Already Passed – Legal Bitcoin News
MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com News, co-authored by LegalBison’s Co-Founding and Managing Directors: Aaron Glauberman, Viktor Juskin and Sabir Alijev. LegalBison advises crypto and FinTech companies on MiCA licensing, CASP and VASP applications, and regulatory structuring across Europe and beyond. That belief contains a flaw. And the flaw, depending on the jurisdiction, may already be irreversible. Myth 1: The Deadline Most Service Providers Got Wrong July 1, 2026, is the date by which a crypto-asset service provider must hold a granted authorization, or cease operations entirely.…
Bitcoin cools at $67K as PI token stabilizes above $0.17
Bitcoin (BTC) traded near $67,000 over the weekend after a week of sharp swings. The broader crypto market also stayed steady, while Pi Network’s PI token held above $0.17 after days of losses. Summary Bitcoin traded around $67,000 as weekend volatility faded and the broader crypto market stayed subdued. Pi Network’s PI token stabilized above $0.17 after recent losses, ending its sharp downward trend. VeChain climbed 9% daily while HASH dropped 10%, marking the strongest altcoin moves reported today. Bitcoin showed limited movement over the past 24 hours and remained…