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This Surge Above $78,000 Should Not Be Trusted

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The latest Bitcoin (BTC) price rebound above $78,000 has sparked renewed optimism across the market, as investor sentiment has flipped bullish. However, not all market watchers are convinced that the momentum will last. Crypto analyst Marmot is warning that the recent price surge may be masking deeper weakness underneath, urging investors and traders not to trust it. As bullish forecasts continue to spread across the market, Marmot believes traders may overlook signals that often precede sharp reversals and major shifts in market direction.  Why Bitcoin’s Rally Above $78,000 Could Be…

Bitcoin price eyes channel top as 4H MACD turns bearish

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Bitcoin price is at $76,466 on April 20, pressing the upper boundary of a 4H ascending channel from the February lows while the MACD simultaneously prints a bearish crossover on the same timeframe, creating a directional tension that will define the nearterm trajectory heading into the FOMC meeting on April 28. Summary Bitcoin price is at $76,466 on April 20, up 0.99% on the 4H session, pressing the upper trendline of a 4H ascending channel that has been intact since the February lows near $59,000. The 4H MACD (12,26,9) has…

50M NEO tokens could be ‘given back’, 53 DeFi projects infiltrated: Asia Express

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Everything that happened in crypto news in Asia over the past seven days: Asia Express. In this edition Neo co-founder floats $461 million governance reset Over 50 projects flagged in DPRK infiltration sweep Pakistan lifts crypto banking ban under strict regulatory limits Ledger device that drains funds sold in Chinese marketplace South Korea trials tokenized deposits for controlled public spending Naver moves to fold Upbit operator into fintech arm ahead of IPO Tokyo funds yen stablecoin use cases to boost global finance push SBI Remit taps Ripple tech to expand…

Binance Top Traders Quietly Build Dogecoin Long Exposure

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Binance’s top traders are leaning more aggressively toward the long side in Dogecoin, even as broader price action remains muted. Data shared by CryptoQuant verified author CW on a 4-hour basis, along with an additional 24-hour Coinglass snapshot reviewed for NewsBTC, points to the same underlying trend: large traders on Binance are building bullish exposure to DOGE. CW framed the move in simple terms: “Amidst the current sluggish trend, Binance top traders are increasing their long positions on DOGE. They are quietly increasing their bets on a rise in DOGE.”…

Last Week Tonight‘s John Oliver Says he Won‘t Placate Prediction Markets

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John Oliver, host of HBO’s Last Week Tonight, targeted prediction market platforms on his show’s latest weekly deep dive. In Sunday’s airing of the HBO show, Oliver discussed some of the trivial event contracts on platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket, including betting whether members of the Trump administration would use certain words in public addresses, to the companies’ controversial partnering with news organizations.  Specifically, the host questioned Donald Trump Jr.’s relationship with both platforms — an adviser to Kalshi and Polymarket — and how the US Commodity Futures Trading…

Bybit Backs Malaysia’s Hata in $8M Series A Funding Round

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Bybit has led an $8 million Series A funding round in Hata, a dual-licensed digital asset exchange operating in Malaysia. The round also included participation from global family offices and follows Bybit’s earlier investment in Hata’s $4.2 million seed round. According to Monday’s announcement, the funding will be used to improve liquidity, expand the user base and develop additional digital asset products. Hata operates under licenses from the Securities Commission Malaysia and the Labuan Financial Services Authority, allowing it to offer trading and custody services for digital assets in the…

Bitcoin Rebounds Strongly — Can Bulls Drive Price Toward $79,000

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Bitcoin is showing renewed strength after a sharp rebound, signaling that buyers are stepping back in at key levels. With momentum building and price pushing higher, attention is now shifting toward the $79,000 resistance zone, where a breakout could confirm continued upside and open the door for a stronger rally. Selling Pressure After Initial Reaction Bitcoin saw an immediate response to yesterday’s developments, facing notable selling pressure as the market processed the news. Analyst Kamile Uray highlights that while the initial reaction was bearish, the possibility for a continued rally…

Why One Analyst Says It Could Be Under $1 By 2031

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One analyst is arguing that XRP could fall below $1 within five years — a prediction that contrasts sharply with the token’s historical price action during previous bull and bear cycles.  The argument, however, rests on what the analyst says are catalysts that XRP supporters expected to push the price much higher, but which ultimately faded. Catalysts Have Come And Gone Motley Fool analyst Johnny Rice says several of the “big” events that bullish investors pointed to have already come and gone. In his view, those moments briefly lifted sentiment…

Paul Atkins Marks One Year as SEC Chair, Changing Crypto Regulation

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Since Paul Atkins was sworn in as chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 21, 2025, the agency has significantly changed its position on regulation and enforcement related to digital assets, marking a shift from the leadership of former chair Gary Gensler during the Biden administration. During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump made removing Gensler one of his promises to the crypto industry, along with creating a national Bitcoin (BTC) stockpile and opposing the issuance of a US central bank digital currency. His November 2024…

‘The Short Version For Why I Hold XRP Through Everything’; Analyst Reveals

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Most crypto investors develop convictions through price charts and market cycles. XRP Bags, a widely followed XRP enthusiast on X, holds his through something else entirely, which is a documented paper trail connecting Ripple to nearly every major institution currently building a new financial system. In a post that has circulated across the XRP community, the analyst laid out a short version of why he has never wavered on XRP, regardless of market conditions. XRP Has A Seat On Every Table That Matters XRP Bags’ conviction on XRP is mostly…