Category: Bitcoin News

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…

TRON DAO and Securitize Host TRON Whale Night at Bitcoin 2026 With MetaMask, DSA, and B.AI

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PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, May 2, 2026 — TRON DAO, the community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet through blockchain technology and decentralized applications ( dApps), participated in the Bitcoin 2026 conference, held April 27–29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas. As part of its presence, TRON DAO hosted TRON Whale Night alongside Securitize on April 27, with MetaMask, Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), and B.AI serving as co-hosts. Held at OMNIA Nightclub on the Las Vegas Strip, TRON Whale Night brought together hundreds of participants, including leading…

Trump Says Iran Conflict Over, Nasdaq Sets Record High, Bitcoin Climbs 2.5%

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Key Takeaways: Trump declared U.S.-Iran hostilities “terminated” on May 1, bypassing the War Powers Resolution’s 60-day authorization deadline. Bitcoin climbed 2.52% near $79,000 earlier today, now at $78,311 per coin, as the Nasdaq hit a record above 25,000 on strong earnings and easing oil prices. Iran’s latest nuclear deal proposal, delivered via Pakistani mediators, was rejected by Trump, leaving negotiations unresolved. War Powers Clock Reset: Trump Says U.S.-Iran Hostilities Are Over as Markets Rally Trump sent a formal letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President pro tempore Chuck…

Fidelity Adds $19M Into FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Snap 3-Day Outflow Streak

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $14.76M inflows as Blackrock IBIT added $26.61M after a 3-day slump. Ether ETFs lost $23.64M, led by Blackrock ETHA’s $50.57M outflow in 4th straight drop. XRP and Solana ETFs lost $5.83M and $1.24M, respectively, with potential for inflows only returning if bitcoin rebound holds. Investors Trade $340M in Ether ETFs as $23.6M Outflows Extend Weakness The mood across crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) shifted again, though not in unison. Bitcoin products edged back into positive territory, but the rebound was narrow and uneven beneath the surface.…

Traders Push Bitcoin Near $79,000 Resistance, Wiping $120M in Bearish Positions

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin surged over $2,000 on May 1 to test $79,000 resistance after a 13% gain in April. Bitcoin’s jump triggered $120 million in short liquidations as market cap hit $1.57 trillion. Analysts warn that Federal Reserve policy shifts may trigger volatility in high-value assets. Geopolitical Friction After ending April with gains exceeding 13%, Bitcoin kicked off the new month on a high, rising by more than $2,000 at one point to test the $79,000 resistance. According to the daily chart, bitcoin—which traded just below $76,500 late Thursday—spiked to…

Grok, ChatGPT, Claude — 11 AI Models Project Bitcoin Hits $84K to $118K by End of 2026

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin AI models gave Dec. 31, 2026, targets from $84,500 to $118,400. Polymarket gives BTC 87% odds of topping $80,000 and 40% odds at $100,000. Bitcoin’s 2026 close hinges on ETF flows, liquidity, and institutional demand. Nearly a Dozen AI Models See Bitcoin Recovering in 2026, but Not Reclaiming Its $126K Peak Earlier in April, Bitcoin.com News drew on odds from several prediction marketplace events across Polymarket, Kalshi, and Myriad, where traders at the time leaned moderately bullish. Two weeks on, those probabilities remain largely intact, and as…

Bitcoin price climbs toward $80K on Iran news

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Bitcoin price rose nearly 3% to $78,700 on May 1 as Iran submitted a new peace proposal through Pakistani mediators to the United States, easing oil pressure and improving risk sentiment across global markets for the second time in a week. Summary Bitcoin price climbed to $78,700 on May 1, recovering from a multi-week low near $74,900 posted just two days earlier when Trump received a military briefing on new Iran strike options. Iran submitted a revised peace proposal through Pakistani mediators on May 1, CNBC reported, with oil prices…

Bitcoin reclaims the $78,000 handle on Gate

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Bitcoin has reclaimed $78,000 on Gate’s BTC/USDT pair, extending a rebound from $76,000 and keeping the market within range of the closely watched $80,000 level. Summary Gate’s BTC/USDT market shows Bitcoin trading at about $78,004, up 2.15% over the past 24 hours and back above a key resistance area traders have been watching all week. The move extends a broader rebound from lows near $76,000, keeping BTC within striking distance of the psychologically important $80,000 level highlighted in recent price commentary. Derivatives and ETF flows remain the main drivers, with…

Bitcoin open interest jumps nearly 6% as traders re‑lever into futures

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Bitcoin futures open interest has climbed 5.92% to $57.621b, signaling traders are re‑levering into BTC derivatives as open positions concentrate on a few major exchanges. Summary Coinglass data show Bitcoin’s total futures and perpetual contract open interest rose 5.92% in the past 24 hours, reaching $57.621 billion across major venues. Binance leads with $10.553 billion in BTC open interest, followed by Gate at $5.323 billion, Bybit at $4.725 billion, and OKX at $3.349 billion, underscoring how concentrated leverage remains. Rising open interest with relatively modest spot moves often signals traders…