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BlackRock adds $900 million in Bitcoin as ETF demand rises

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BlackRock has added more than $900 million worth of Bitcoin over five days, according to data cited by Arkham Intelligence.  Summary BlackRock purchased over $900 million in Bitcoin across five days as ETF demand accelerated sharply. The asset manager accounted for more than 90% of weekly Bitcoin ETF market inflows. Falling exchange Bitcoin reserves continued to fuel supply shock concerns as institutional accumulation gained pace. The purchases came as demand for Bitcoin investment products increased across the market. The buying activity made BlackRock the largest contributor to weekly inflows in…

Bitcoin Bollinger Bands Setting Up BTC Price for ‘Powerful Move’

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Bitcoin (BTC) could see further upside volatility as several technical indicators suggested the BTC price was due for a “powerful“ upward move. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s Bollinger Bands indicator now sees the potential for a massive price breakout. BTC price needs to overcome resistance at $80,000 for more upside.  Bollinger Bands suggest Bitcoin’s “bull run is next” Bitcoin’s Bollinger Bands have reached their tightest point ever on the monthly time frame, signaling that volatility should be expected soon. Related: Bitcoin ‘Bull Score’ hits six-month high as 2022 bear-market fears linger Bollinger…

Bitcoin Bottom At $63,000? Grayscale Research Flags Feb. 5 As This Cycle’s Low

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Bitcoin (BTC) may be starting to shake off the worst part of the downturn that began in October last year, according to new research from Grayscale. The firm points to Feb. 5—when BTC traded around $63,000—as a “durable” market bottom.  Potential Start Of A New Bitcoin Bull Market In Grayscale’s view, the rebound since that low has been meaningful. The firm’s Head of Research, Zach Pandl, said the BTC price bottomed at roughly $63,000 and has since climbed more than 20%, reaching about $76,000.  That level, he noted, is slightly…

Bitcoin Bull Score Index Rebound Fails to Quash 2022 Bear Market Fears

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Bitcoin (BTC) price metrics are showing relief this month, but the risk of repeating the 2022 bear market remains. Key points: Bitcoin’s Bull Score Index combined price metric reaches its highest levels since October last year. The relief may be short-lived, analysis warns, pointing to the 2022 bear market. Crypto sentiment reaches its most bullish since January, per the Crypto Fear & Greed Index. Bitcoin Bull Score Index ditches “bearish” zone New data from onchain analytics platform CryptoQuant place the spotlight on the Bitcoin Bull Score Index (BSI). Bitcoin has…

Analysts Forecast Big DOGE Move Amid Volume Spike

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As Dogecoin (DOGE) consolidates below a key area, some analysts suggest that the market’s recent bullish momentum and whale accumulation could push the memecoin’s price above a crucial resistan level soon. Related Reading Dogecoin Big Price Move Faces Strong Resistance On Tuesday, Dogecoin continued to move sideways between the $0.093-$0.096 price range after failing to break above a crucial resistance level. Amid last week’s market pump, the leading memecoin broke out of the $0.096 barrier for the first time in two weeks, briefly touching the $0.10-$0.102 resistance on Friday. Market…

Gold and Oil Drive Record TradFi Volumes Across Crypto Exchanges

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Gold has taken over retail futures trading on crypto exchanges in 2026, and fresh quarterly data from MEXC shows the flow has only become more concentrated. The Seychelles-based exchange said its tokenized gold product XAUT alone accounted for 71% of combined volume among its top 10 TradFi Futures in the first quarter, with silver adding another 22%. Singapore Summit: Meet the largest APAC brokers you know (and those you still don’t!) Together, the two instruments absorbed 93% of top 10 activity between January and March, according to the company’s Q1…

Charles Hoskinson questions Bitcoin’s post-quantum security approach

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Bitcoin’s move toward post-quantum security has drawn criticism from Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson, who questioned the design choice behind the proposed protection model.  Summary Hoskinson said Bitcoin chose SPHINCS+, a quantum-resistant signature scheme with limited flexibility and larger transaction sizes. Bitcoin developers appear focused on security and simplicity rather than broader functionality in post-quantum upgrade planning. The debate reflects tension between defensive design choices and future flexibility in Bitcoin’s slow upgrade cycle. His comments focused on SPHINCS+, a hash-based signature scheme that some developers view as a safe option against…

Greek Firm Warns of Bitcoin Fraud as Vessels Face Military Fire in the Strait of Hormuz

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Key Takeaways: MARISKS reports unknown actors are extorting shipping firms for bitcoin and USDT to bypass the blockade. At least one tanker was hit by Iranian gunfire on April 18 after paying scammers for “safe passage.” Future maritime security remains uncertain as 20,000 seafarers await the outcome of 2026 ceasefire talks. Fraudulent Passage Offers According to the Greek maritime risk management firm MARISKS, unknown actors have been targeting shipping companies with messages promising safe passage and clearance through the Strait of Hormuz. The messages claim to represent Iranian security services…

Bitcoin rally continues as Grayscale calls bull market

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As Bitcoin price continues to march higher towards $80,000, Grayscale researchers believe the asset has likely already formed a market bottom and is entering the early phase of a new bull cycle. Summary Bitcoin price climbed to a 10-week high above $78,000 after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the Iran ceasefire, easing geopolitical tensions. Grayscale Research said on-chain data points to a market bottom, with short-term holders nearing breakeven and sell pressure declining. Bitcoin futures open interest rose 5.6% to $60 billion, signaling increased bullish positioning as traders anticipate further…

Stratiphy Restores Crypto ETN Access for UK Investors via New ISA Offering

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UK fintech platform Stratiphy has launched a new offering that gives investors a practical tax-free route back into crypto exchange-traded notes (ETNs) for UK investors after a series of regulatory shifts effectively shut investors out. In October 2025, the Financial Conduct Authority lifted its four-year ban on retail access to crypto ETNs tied to assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH). These products could initially be held in standard stocks-and-shares Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), offering tax-free exposure. However, that changed at the start of the new tax year, when HM…