Bitcoin Stress Cycle Is Ending — But Traders May Hate What Comes Nex

Bitcoin may have survived the worst of the shock, but the data says this is stabilization, not escape velocity. A Bitcoin Reset Underway? According to CryptoQuant, the current conditions suggest a reset is underway, with Bitcoin working through a broad deleveraging phase. Yet even as market stress eases, the top cryptocurrency still hasn’t carved out a definitive bottom in this bear cycle. Related Reading Analyst MorenoDV_ believes Bitcoin’s on‑chain/derivatives “stress cycle” indicators are rolling over, suggesting the market is exiting an acute stress phase, but not yet entering a clean…

Treasury Secretary Pushes Clarity Act to Secure US Crypto Market Leadership – Featured Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent urges Congress to pass the Clarity Act, citing a multi-trillion-dollar digital asset market. SEC and CFTC jurisdiction gaps create uncertainty, pushing firms toward Singapore and Abu Dhabi. Clarity Act would define securities rules and compliance paths, shaping future U.S. crypto leadership. Clarity Act Push Highlights Fragmented Crypto Oversight Risks A call for comprehensive digital asset legislation is gaining visibility as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined the need for clearer rules in a Wall Street Journal opinion piece published April 8. Momentum accelerated on…

Finestel report shows pros braced for Bitcoin’s February 2026 crash

The latest Finestel report on February 2026 shows Bitcoin’s plunge toward $60,000 was one of crypto’s deepest capitulation events yet, but disciplined asset managers cushioned most of the damage by rotating into stablecoins, cutting leverage, and selectively buying the rebound. Summary itcoin dropped roughly 12–13% in February, breaking key supports and briefly tumbling toward $60,000 as total crypto market cap fell to about $2.4 trillion. On‑chain data shows one of the largest loss‑making capitulations on record, while spot Bitcoin ETFs only saw renewed inflows as BTC reclaimed the high‑$60,000s. The…

Gold, Silver, and Oil Perpetual Swaps Reach $25 Billion Weekly, per BitMEX Research – Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: A BitMEX research report found TradFi perpetual swap weekly volume climbed from $525.8 million to $30.7 billion in Q1 2026. According to BitMEX data, commodity perpetuals grew +65,463% after Binance launched gold and silver contracts in January 2026, with oil adding $6.9 billion weekly by March. BitMEX, the original inventor of the perpetual swap, posted +1,322.6% volume growth and plans to add forex pairs and new commodity listings in 2026. BitMEX Report: TradFi Perpetual Swaps Peaked at $54.5 Billion Weekly During Metals Rally According to the BitMEX analysis,…

Operation Atlantic Freezes $12M in Crypto Scam Proceeds

Authorities in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada have frozen millions of dollars tied to crypto scams in a joint enforcement operation called Operation Atlantic. The operation, focused on phishing attacks, took place in March and was coordinated by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), the US Secret Service, the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ontario Securities Commission. Operation Atlantic identified more than 20,000 victims across the US, Canada and the UK, securing and freezing more than $12 million in suspected criminal proceeds, the NCA said Thursday. It also…

ARIA Token Plummets 80% Moments After Reaching New All Time High – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: ARIA crashed over 80% to $0.10 on April 9, moments after the Aria AI token reached a new all-time high. The flash crash slashed $105 million from ARIA’s market cap following Sentinacle’s “black box” warning. Sentinacle’s audit of ARIA suggests capital risk remains high due to unverified code and bytecode extraction. Auditor Warnings The utility token of the gaming platform Aria AI, ARIA, plummeted by more than 80% April 9, moments after hitting a new all-time high. Market data shows the token, which traded just below $0.78 around…

Bitmine Debuts on NYSE With $4 Billion Buyback Plan – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: Bitmine (BMNR) uplisted to the NYSE on April 8, boosting visibility and institutional access. Bitmine raised its buyback to $4 billion, signaling confidence and supporting shareholder value. Bitmine holds 4.803 million ETH (~3.98%), targeting 5% as ethereum exposure drives future growth. NYSE Listing for Bitmine Comes With Larger Buyback Program Bitmine Immersion Technologies began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday, April 9, marking a significant step for the crypto-focused firm as it deepens its push into digital asset accumulation. The company, which trades under the…

Analyst Says Bitcoin Has Printed A Historically Aggressive Recovery Setup, What To Expect

Crypto analyst Cupra has revealed that Bitcoin has printed a historical aggressive recovery setup, signaling that a rally to the upside may be on the horizon. The analyst predicted that BTC could rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $150,000 as the next bull phase approaches.  Bitcoin Prints One of the Most Aggressive Setups In Years In an X post, Cupra stated that Bitcoin has just printed one of the most aggressive recovery setups that the market has seen in years. He noted that such a setup played out…

Bitcoin Price Due ‘New Upwards Leg’ Toward $80,000, Says Trader

Bitcoin (BTC) circled $71,000 at Thursday’s Wall Street open after US inflation data conformed to expectations. Key points: Bitcoin waits for new catalysts as US PCE inflation data conforms to market expectations. Friday’s CPI release will be the first to show any impact of the US-Iran war. $80,000 remains in play as a BTC price target, a trader says. PCE data avoids surprises for risk assets Data from TradingView showed cooling BTC price volatility after local highs near $73,000 the day prior. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Relief over a…

TRUMP Snapshot Tomorrow Decides Who Attends Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Crypto Event – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Key Takeaways: President Trump is scheduled to speak at a TRUMP meme coin gala at Mar-a-Lago on April 25, 2026. The March announcement drove a 50-60% price jump in TRUMP, with only the top 297 holders qualifying to attend. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have condemned the event as pay-to-play access tied to meme coin speculation. President Trump Set to Speak at Mar-a-Lago April 25 — TRUMP Qualifier Snapshot Ends April 10 Fight Fight Fight LLC, the entity behind the TRUMP meme token, organized the event under the name…