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Bitcoin Rallies Back Into Range Even As Investors Spot Risks

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Key takeaways: $2 billion in spot Bitcoin ETF outflows spark downside fears, but this metric is typically backward-looking. A sustained discount on stablecoins in China signals broad capital flight from cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed $77,000 on Wednesday as broader risk markets saw modest relief after Brent crude prices retreated below $108. However, large outflows from spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have forced traders to reassess the odds of further downside risk, especially amid lingering fears of a global economic downturn. Russell 2000 Index futures (left) vs Bitcoin/USD (right). Source:…

Ethereum Pullback Deepens, But Key Structure Still Signals Bullish Hope

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WhiteBIT Brings GBP Trading to UK Users With Dedicated Exchange – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways WhiteBIT launched whitebit.uk on May 20, 2026, bringing GBP trading and FPS funding to U.K. users. The FCA reports 91% crypto awareness among U.K. adults, with 73% of holders using centralized exchanges like WhiteBIT. WhiteBIT, part of W Group’s 35 million-user network, plans to expand U.K. products as FCA regulation develops. Crypto Exchange WhiteBIT Opens UK Platform The U.K. exchange went live on May 20, 2026, with a platform built specifically for U.K. retail and institutional users, according to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News. The timing follows…

SEC’s ‘Crypto Mom’ to Join Law School, Signaling End of Time at Regulator

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Hester Peirce, a two-term commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), head of the agency’s crypto task force and known to many as “Crypto Mom,” will join the Regent University School of Law as faculty. In a Tuesday notice from Regent University, the law school said that Peirce would join as an associate professor starting in November. Her term at the SEC officially expired in June 2025, but commissioners “may continue to serve up to approximately 18 months after terms expire if they are not replaced before then,”…

Bitcoin Reclaims $77.5K As Altcoins Finally Show Strength

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Key points: Bitcoin is at a critical juncture, as a close below $76,000 may deepen the pullback toward $70,000. HYPE and ZEC are in an up move, but most other major altcoins are struggling to find support.  Bitcoin (BTC) has risen above $77,500, but the recovery is expected to face resistance in the $78,500-$82,000 range. The net outflows of $979.7 million from spot BTC exchange-traded funds this week, according to Fireside Investors data, suggest that investors have turned cautious in the near term. Crypto analyst Ardi said in a post on…

Bitcoin longs hit 2.5-year high amid 5-day slide

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Bitcoin longs on Bitfinex surged to 80,636 BTC on May 20, the highest level since December 2023. Summary Bitfinex margin long positions rose to 80,636 BTC on May 20, up roughly 10% since the start of 2026 despite Bitcoin falling 13% in the same period. Bitcoin has declined for five consecutive trading days, sliding from above $80,000 to near $76,000 amid broader market weakness. The so-called Bitfinex whale has historically expanded long positions during weakness and reduced them near local market tops. Leveraged traders on Bitfinex continued buying into Bitcoin’s…

Hyperliquid ETFs Send HYPE Closer To All-Time Highs—Here’s What The Data Shows

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Market analyst Aletheia released a report on Wednesday, taking a close look at the first six days of trading for Hyperliquid ETFs launched by 21Shares and Bitwise. The analysis focuses on how early inflows are stacking up across major crypto assets and what those moves may signal for demand going forward. First Six Days Under The Microscope In market-cap-adjusted terms, Aletheia found that the Hyperliquid ETFs generated more flows than Bitcoin (BTC) on three of the first six trading days. The same comparison also showed strength versus Ethereum (ETH): Hyperliquid’s…

Bitcoin Adds $20B to Crypto Economy as Traders Defend $77,000 Support

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin fluctuated around $77,500 after a sharp midnight breakout from the $76,700 level. The total crypto economy climbed by over $20 billion to reach an aggregate market cap of $2.66 trillion. Traders await whether bitcoin will test $77,600 next, following a drop in WTI oil to $97 per barrel. Bitcoin Volatility Tightens Near $77K Resistance Bitcoin endured another grueling stretch of range-bound consolidation, routinely failing to cement a definitive breakout above the psychological $77,000 threshold. Even after breaching the resistance mark, it struggled to sustain upward momentum. Market…

Bitcoin at Risk as Capriole Warns 3.8% Inflation Has Historically Preceded 30% Market Crashes

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Key Takeaways Capriole Investments warns every inflation spike to current levels has triggered a 30% average market drop historically. The 2000 crash (-47%) and 2008 crash (-55%) represent the worst-case range in Capriole’s historical dataset. U.S. CPI hit 3.8% recently, its highest since May 2023, sustaining pressure on the Fed and risk assets. Historical Data Paints a Bleak Picture Capriole Investments highlighted a pattern that has held across decades of market data, i.e., when inflation crosses as high as it has today, the broad market has declined by an average…

Fairshake PAC’s $20M Investment Pays off in Three US State Primaries

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Political action committees (PACs) aligned with and funded by the cryptocurrency industry notched a series of wins in three US state primaries on Tuesday, potentially setting a precedent for the 2026 midterm elections. The Fairshake PAC and its affiliates poured a combined $20 million into supportive media for the races. The committee, largely funded by crypto companies Ripple Labs and Coinbase, is behind the Defend American Jobs PAC in supporting Republican candidates and Protect Progress PAC for Democrats considered to be “pro-crypto.” Four Republican candidates and one Democrat won their…