Category: Bitcoin News

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

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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

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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,…

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

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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

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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…

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

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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…

Bitcoin ETFs Extend Outflows Despite Morgan Stanley’s $31 Million Debut – Market Updates Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways Morgan Stanley’s MSBT drew $30.6 million, but bitcoin ETFs still lost $93.9 million amid uneven demand. Blackrock IBIT added $40.38 million, yet Fidelity FBTC saw $79.12 million in exits, signaling weak alignment. Ether ETFs lost $18.6 million while Solana saw a modest $1.9 million exit, suggesting selective flows may persist. MSBT Debuts Strong as Bitcoin ETFs Lose $94 Million A new entrant arrived with momentum for bitcoin ETFs, but it wasn’t enough to flip the continued funds exit. Bitcoin ETFs extended their outflow streak, shedding $93.9 million even…

Crypto ATM Giant Discloses $3.7 Million Bitcoin Theft Following Cyberattack – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin Depot lost 50.903 BTC, worth $3.665 million, after a March 23 cyberattack on corporate systems. Management deemed the event material on April 6 due to potential regulatory and reputational costs. Bitcoin Depot is now working with external experts to harden IT security and seek insurance recovery. Details of the Security Breach Bitcoin Depot, one of the world’s largest bitcoin ATM operators, revealed Wednesday, April 8, that it was the victim of a targeted cyberattack in late March that resulted in the unauthorized transfer of more than 50…

Ethereum Foundation Converts 5,000 ETH to Fund Operations – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Ethereum Foundation sold 5,000 ETH, worth approximately $11 million via Cowswap TWAP, reducing market impact on prices. EF has staked 47,050 ETH toward 70,000 goal, shifting funding from sales to yield strategies. Vitalik Buterin and EF continue to diversify in 2026, signaling more stablecoin use for future funding. EF Turns to Stablecoins for Funding Strategy The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has initiated a fresh round of ether sales, converting 5,000 ETH, valued at roughly $11 million, into stablecoins to support its operations and grant programs. The transactions are being…

FARTCOIN Price Pumped 27% Then Crashed in Hyperliquid Manipulation Attempt – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: A trader using 4 wallets built a 145.24M FARTCOIN long on Hyperliquid, losing $3.02M on April 9, 2026. Hyperliquid’s HLP vault absorbed roughly $1.5M in realized losses as ADL mechanics were triggered by thin liquidity. Peckshield analysts suspect the same actor behind prior $XPL manipulation may strike similar low- liquidity perp markets next. FARTCOIN Perp Exploit on Hyperliquid Drains $1.5M From Liquidity Vault in Hours The position, flagged by onchain analysts like Lookonchain, and worth approximately $15 million notional at the time of entry, drove a temporary price…

Bitcoin Developer Unveils Quantum-Resistant Wallet Rescue Prototype – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Lightning Labs CTO Olaoluwa Osuntokun built a prototype to secure bitcoin wallets from quantum risk. Tests show <1 min proof time and 1.7MB size, offering scalable recovery for Bitcoin users. BIP-360 gains urgency as quantum threat debate grows, with adoption possible in next few years. New Tool Aims to Save Bitcoin Wallets From Quantum Threat A senior bitcoin developer has introduced a prototype designed to solve a long-standing problem: how to protect users if the network ever faces a quantum computing threat. Olaoluwa Osuntokun, Chief Technology Officer at…