Category: Bitcoin News

Algorand jumps while Bitcoin and XRP stay range-bound

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Bitcoin failed to hold its weekend move near $79,000 as traders weighed the latest FOMC decision, U.S.-Iran tension, and mixed altcoin action.  Summary Bitcoin rejected near $79,000 as traders stayed cautious after the Fed left rates unchanged again. Iran peace talks affected risk appetite, limiting Bitcoin’s follow-through despite support near $78,000 this week. XRP held its range while Algorand led altcoin gains with a strong daily advance. The wider crypto market stayed calm, while XRP held near $1.39 and Algorand led daily gains. Bitcoin traded near $78,402 after touching an…

Bitcoin critic Warren Buffett warns crypto traders on risky bets

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Warren Buffett used the 2026 Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting to warn investors about rising speculation across markets.  Summary Buffett said investors are showing a stronger gambling mood across volatile markets and short-term trades. He criticized one-day options, calling them gambling rather than investing based on business value. Greg Abel led Berkshire’s meeting as Buffett’s warning renewed debate over speculation and crypto. His remarks targeted short-term trading, risky bets, and the wider appetite for volatile assets, including crypto. Buffett said market behavior has moved closer to gambling as more retail traders…

Bitcoin community backs leaving Satoshi’s coins untouched

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Bitcoin developers and crypto advocates are again debating how the network should handle Satoshi Nakamoto’s early Bitcoin holdings.  Summary Bitcoin advocates argue touching Satoshi’s coins could weaken the network’s core ownership promise for holders. Quantum risks have revived debate over early Bitcoin wallets and cryptographic security planning across markets. Developers support post-quantum research while rejecting forced action against dormant Satoshi-linked coins across Bitcoin network. The discussion has grown as quantum computing concerns raise questions about old Bitcoin addresses and future security. Alex Thorn, head of firmwide research at Galaxy Digital,…

90% of US Crypto Traders Surveyed Fear Dollar Purchasing Power Drop – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: 90% of surveyed traders fear the dollar will lose purchasing power. 49% increased crypto holdings since January amid rising inflation concerns. 73% expect crypto to play a larger global financial role. Inflation Concerns Drive Crypto Allocation Changes Rising inflation concerns are driving a measurable shift in how U.S. crypto traders allocate capital, according to a survey released May 1, 2026, by OKX, a global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 technology company. The survey found that 49% of respondents moved further into crypto since January, as concern about future dollar…

Taiwan Lawmaker Calls for Bitcoin Reserve Funded by $602B FX Chest

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Key Takeaways: Legislator Ko Ju-Chun presented a BPI bitcoin reserve report to Taiwan’s premier and central bank. Taiwan’s $602B FX reserves are over 80% in dollar assets, which BPI says creates currency exposure risk. No decision yet, but the move places Taiwan alongside the U.S. and Brazil in the bitcoin reserve debate. A Direct Pitch to the Premier and the Central Bank On April 29, 2026, Dr. Ko Ju-Chun, a member of Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan, delivered the Bitcoin Policy Institute’s (BPI) report on bitcoin reserves directly to Premier Cho Jung-tai…

Bitcoin Options Show 58% Calls vs 42% Puts as Price Holds Steady

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Key Takeaways: Binance leads all exchanges in BTC futures open interest at 134,620 BTC, while CME posted the strongest 24-hour gain at plus 6.16% on May 2. Deribit’s 29MAY26 $80,000 call holds 7,493.7 BTC in open interest, the largest single options contract across all venues. With bitcoin at $78,418, the price sits near Deribit’s $78,000 max pain level ahead of the May 3 expiry, putting dealers in focus. Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Climbs Back as Binance, CME, and Gate Lead the Field According to coinglass.com stats, total BTC options open…

Paradigm Researcher Proposes PACTs to Shield Dormant Bitcoin From Quantum Computing Risk

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Key Takeaways: Paradigm’s Dan Robinson proposed PACTs on May 1, 2026, offering bitcoin holders a free, private way to timestamp address control before quantum threats arrive. Over 1.1 million BTC worth roughly $75 billion in Satoshi-linked wallets face exposure if cryptographically relevant quantum computers emerge. PACTs require no Bitcoin fork today but need future STARK verification support and community consensus to activate a rescue path. Bitcoin Holders Gain Silent Escape Hatch as Paradigm Targets Quantum Vulnerability The proposal, titled Provable Address-Control Timestamps (PACTs), outlines a three-step method using existing Bitcoin…

Cryptoquant Researchers Warn Bitcoin’s April Rally Mirrors 2022 Bear Market Demand Pattern

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Key Takeaways: Cryptoquant data shows bitcoin’s April 2026 rally from $66K to $79K was driven entirely by perpetual futures demand, with zero spot support. Bitcoin’s Cryptoquant Bull Score dropped from 50 to 40 by month’s end, signaling deteriorating onchain fundamentals after the speculative run. Cryptoquant researchers warn that the current demand pattern mirrors 2022’s bear market onset, putting $79K resistance at risk of further rejection. Bitcoin Futures Traders Pushed BTC to $79K While Spot Demand Stayed Negative, Data Shows According to Cryptoquant‘s latest report, bitcoin‘s apparent demand metric, which tracks…

Hyperliquid Launches HIP-4 and Targets Polymarket With Zero-Fee Outcome Markets – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Hyperliquid launched HIP-4 Outcome Markets on mainnet May 2, 2026, with BTC daily binary contracts live and trading. HIP-4 charges zero fees to open positions, directly targeting Polymarket and Kalshi for onchain prediction market volume. Builders can deploy permissionless markets in a later phase by staking 1,000,000 HYPE, with slashable stakes burned if rules are violated. Hyperliquid Pushes Into Prediction Market Space With HIP-4 Mainnet Launch The new contract type is distinct from HIP-3, which launched on mainnet Oct. 13, 2025, and covers builder-deployed perpetual futures for stocks,…

Pete Hegseth says Bitcoin battles China in secret

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told the House Armed Services Committee on April 30 that the Pentagon is running classified Bitcoin programs on two operational tracks — enabling the technology and countering it — and that those efforts provide the United States leverage against China “in a lot of different scenarios.” Summary Hegseth said “I am a long enthusiast of Bitcoin and crypto potential,” making him the first sitting Defense Secretary to confirm classified government Bitcoin programs in a national security context before Congress. INDOPACOM Commander Admiral Samuel Paparo separately confirmed…