Key takeaways: Bitcoin derivatives show limited conviction among pro traders, but ETF flows and Strategy could play a role in the next higher rally. Reduced odds of a peace plan between the US and Iran, and high oil prices, could impede Bitcoin’s price discovery. Bitcoin (BTC) flirted with the $82,000 level on Monday, sparking a brief surge in demand for bullish leverage. Bitcoin has held near $80,000 for over a week, prompting many traders to bet on further upside. However, derivative metrics show that professional players remain skeptical, leaving many…
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Capital Rotation Or Bear Market Rally?
The altcoin market is gaining strength as a growing number of assets beyond the major names have begun pushing higher, drawing attention back to the broader ecosystem after months of Bitcoin-dominated price action. GugaOnchain has identified a specific signal in the volume data that suggests the shift may be more structural than it first appears. Related Reading A closer examination of the CEX Volume Ratio — which tracks trading volume across all altcoins excluding the top five assets: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, and Binance Coin — reveals what the analyst…
Strategy’s Bitcoin Sale Comment Puts Treasury Risk in Focus
Key Takeaways Strategy could sell BTC to fund dividends while seeking to preserve confidence in its treasury approach. Preferred securities make liquidity, dividend coverage, and market access more important for investors. Future signals include BTC sales, USD Reserve changes, preferred coverage, and new issuance. Strategy’s Potential BTC Sale Changes the Treasury Debate Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) reported first-quarter 2026 results that drew fresh attention to whether the company could ever sell BTC. NYDIG, a bitcoin-focused financial services and research firm, said in a May 8 report that Strategy’s management acknowledged the…
Bitcoin Exits ‘Panic Zone,’ But Capital Inflows Remain Weak
Keshav is currently a senior writer at NewsBTC and has been attached to the website since June 14, 2021. Keshav has been writing for many years, first as a hobbyist and later as a freelancer. He has experience working in a variety of niches, even fiction at one point, but the cryptocurrency industry has been the longest he has been attached to. In terms of official educational qualifications, Keshav holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from one of the premier institutes of India, the University of Delhi (DU). He started…
Ethereum Cools Off Below $2,450 – Lower Leverage Sets The Stage For A Breakout
Ethereum is testing resistance as the market heats up and buyers attempt to force a decisive break above the level that has capped the recovery for nearly a month. The price action is building toward a resolution — and top analyst Darkfost has examined the derivatives data behind the current setup in a way that adds structural context to both the consolidation and what it might take to end it. Related Reading Ethereum has been trading between $2,250 and $2,450 for close to a month, a range that formed immediately…
Kraken’s $600M stablecoin firm, Huione scandal deepens, Asia Express
Everything that happened in crypto news in Asia over the past seven days: Asia Express. In this issue Kraken’s parent buys Hong Kong payments firm for $600 million Hun To denies operational role in Huione Pay South Korea pencils in crypto tax date Samsung’s IT arm lands tokenized securities platform project Bithumb joins Vietnam’s crypto license race Japan’s biggest banks want to put government bonds on a blockchain Japan’s crypto body sets staking standards Influencer cools Binance Philippines comeback rumors Kraken’s parent buys Hong Kong payments firm for $600 million…
Circle Stock Rallies 15% as Wall Street Bets on Stablecoin Adoption
Shares of stablecoin issuer Circle surged Monday after the company reported mostly upbeat earnings and disclosed that a major crypto venture capital fund had purchased $222 million worth of its blockchain tokens. Circle’s shares rose almost 16% to close at $131.76, its highest level since March 18, according to Yahoo Finance. CRCL stock gave back some of its gains in initial after-hours activity. The gain extends Circle’s strong run in 2026. Shares are now up 66% year to date, giving the company a market capitalization of roughly $35 billion. Circle…
Ethics Remains Sticking Point as Crypto Market Structure Bill Goes to Senate Markup
With lawmakers on the US Senate Banking Committee set to consider a markup on a cryptocurrency market structure bill this week, some Democrats are holding the line — and potentially their votes — on ethics provisions. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), passed by the US House of Representatives in July 2025, is scheduled for a markup in the Banking Committee on Thursday after months of delays due to concerns about language on stablecoin yield, tokenized equities, ethics and more issues related to the crypto industry. Although the Senate…
Can Bitcoin Price Cross $200,000? Pundit Reveals 3-Year Roadmap For Success
A crypto analyst has laid out a bold Bitcoin price forecast for the next three years, predicting an ultimate target above $200,000 by 2028. In the analysis, he outlines several key catalysts expected to drive BTC toward these projected milestones each year. These catalysts include a range of driving forces such as macroeconomic shifts, institutional accumulation, and even an anticipated AI-driven economic boom. Bitcoin Price Forecast For 2026 And 2027 DANNY, a crypto analyst, has shared his Bitcoin price outlook from 2026 to 2028, outlining a bullish roadmap to a…
South Koreans Pull $41B From Crypto as Bitcoin Slump Pushes Cash Into Stocks
Key Takeaways Bank of Korea data shows domestic virtual asset holdings fell over 50% to $41.17 billion by February 2026. Investors shifted capital to booming stock markets as bitcoin trading volumes crashed by 70% in early 2026. High exchange rates will likely drive further demand for dollar-pegged Stablecoins through late 2026. Massive Capital Migration to Stocks The value of virtual assets held by domestic investors in South Korea has plummeted by more than $41 billion (60 trillion won) over the last year, as a cooling crypto market prompted a mass…