Category: Bitcoin News

Trump’s Iran bomb warning puts oil, Bitcoin and crypto risk back in play

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Trump’s threat of “lots of bombs” if the Iran ceasefire lapses feeds straight into Bitcoin’s war‑driven volatility and the debate over its safe‑haven role. Summary Trump warns “lots of bombs start going off” if the U.S.–Iran ceasefire lapses this week Markets eye Strait of Hormuz and oil at $90 as key drivers for Bitcoin and macro risk assets Iran’s move to charge tankers $1 per barrel in Bitcoin makes any escalation a direct crypto story U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that “lots of bombs start going off” if a…

Bitcoin Holds $75K as US-Iran Maritime Clashes Spark Geopolitical Whiplash

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin held at $75,400 on April 20 as U.S.-Iran maritime clashes cooled hopes for a lasting ceasefire. Volatile oil prices and geopolitical shifts erased nearly $50 billion from Bitcoin’s total market cap. Strategy’s latest buy signals institutional resolve as markets brace for further conflict in 2026. Energy Markets and the Relief Rally Bitcoin traded sideways on Monday, April 20, as markets struggled to find direction after clashes between the U.S. Navy and Iranian forces over the weekend dashed hopes for an extension of the ceasefire between Washington and…

Coinbase Expands USDC Loans to UK After Strong US Demand – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Coinbase expanded U.K. access to USDC loans backed by BTC, ETH, and cbETH. Morpho strengthens Coinbase’s on-chain lending push as borrower demand stays strong. Expansion signals Coinbase aims to bring crypto-backed loans to more markets. Coinbase Expands Crypto-Backed Lending in UK Rising U.S. adoption of crypto-backed lending is guiding Coinbase Global Inc. (Nasdaq: COIN) international expansion, as the company announced on April 20 the extension of its borrowing product to the U.K. The rollout introduces a new liquidity option for U.K. users within the Coinbase platform. The move…

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Swaps Lawsuits for ‘ACT’ Strategy – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Paul Atkins officially replaced the agency’s “regulation by enforcement” era with a new 3-pillar “ACT” strategy on April 20, 2026. The shift aims to bring crypto firms back to U.S. soil after years of offshore flight caused by regulatory opacity under previous leadership. To revitalize IPOs in 2026, the SEC is targeting high costs, vexatious litigation, and the “weaponization” of corporate governance. Paul Atkins CNBC Interview: Ending the ‘Misguided’ War on Digital Assets Appearing on CNBC’s Squawk Box nearly a year into his tenure, U.S. Securities…

Bitcoin, Ether Lead $1.36 Billion ETF Weekly Inflow

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs drew $996.38 million between April 13–17, led by Blackrock’s IBIT with $906.1 million in inflows. Ether ETFs added $275.83 million, extending a 7-day streak, showing stronger and steadier demand. XRP gained $55.39 million and Solana $35.17 million, signaling broader ETF participation across ETFs. Crypto ETFs Extend Rally With Huge Inflows Across Bitcoin, Ether and XRP Momentum returned quietly, but it did not stay that way. By the end of the week, crypto ETFs had delivered one of their strongest collective performances in recent months, with capital…

Hands-on Review by Bitcoin.com – Unravelling HTX’s World

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HTX, established in 2013, ranks among the longest-standing cryptocurrency exchanges. The platform has developed from a basic trading venue into a comprehensive ecosystem, integrating spot markets, derivatives, earning products, launch features, educational resources, copy trading, and an expanding governance structure associated with the HTX DAO. The platform distinguishes itself by offering a comprehensive trading environment rather than a minimal onboarding application. Trading, portfolio management, market monitoring, access to new tokens, and a range of ecosystem features are consolidated within a single interface, thereby reducing reliance on multiple applications or services.…

Strategy Reveals Massive 34,164 Bitcoin Buy, Sending Total Holdings to 815,061 BTC

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Key Takeaways: Strategy expanded its bitcoin holdings with a major purchase backed by fresh capital. Corporate demand strengthens as Strategy keeps scaling treasury exposure through markets. Investors will watch Strategy’s issuance capacity and Michael Saylor’s next bitcoin moves. Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Through Capital Markets Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced on April 20, 2026, a significant bitcoin acquisition that reinforces institutional adoption trends across digital asset markets. The move highlights continued corporate treasury allocation into bitcoin at scale. The announcement followed Executive Chairman Michael Saylor’s orange-dot post on social media…

Can Bitcoin hold $75K ahead of Friday’s $7.9B options expiry?

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Bitcoin is trading near $75,000 ahead of a large options expiry due this Friday on Deribit.  Summary Bitcoin is nearing a $7.9 billion Deribit options expiry, with $75,000 the main battleground. Heavy call positioning and negative gamma at $75,000 could increase Bitcoin price swings this week. Negative funding rates show short buildup, raising the risk of a squeeze above $75,000. The contracts are worth about $7.9 billion, making the event one of the main short-term drivers for price action this week. Positioning data points to two levels that traders are…

OKX Launches Simplified ‘Event Contracts’ for Bitcoin and Ether Price Predictions

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Key Takeaways: OKX launched Event Contracts on April 20, 2026, for users to predict BTC and ETH price movements. The tool simplifies trading by removing leverage, allowing 1-cent minimum trades for retail investors. OKX plans to expand the product to more asset pairs and additional global regions as the rollout continues. Addressing Market Friction OKX announced the launch of a streamlined trading product on Monday, April 20, designed to allow users to predict short-term price movements of major digital assets. The new offering targets traders who want to capitalize on…

Bitcoin reserves on Binance hit lowest point since October 2025

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Bitcoin reserves on Binance have dropped to about 619,000 BTC, their lowest level since October 2025, according to CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain.  Summary Binance Bitcoin reserves dropped to about 619,000 BTC, their lowest level since October 2025 this week. Spot Bitcoin ETFs added 25,600 BTC last week, lifting total holdings near five-month highs. Bitcoin stayed volatile near $74,800 as exchange outflows and ETF buying reshaped available market supply. The decline points to continued Bitcoin outflows from the exchange after reserves climbed sharply earlier this year. In February 2026, Binance’s Bitcoin…