Bitcoin price started a strong increase above the $70,500 zone. BTC is consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above the $71,650 zone. Bitcoin gained pace for a move above the $70,500 and $71,500 levels. The price is trading above $70,200 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a new bullish flag pattern forming with resistance at $71,650 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend gains if it stays above the $70,250 and $69,500 levels. Bitcoin Price Holds…
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Bitcoin Holders Quietly Amass 4.37M BTC As Bull Signal Emerges
Bitcoin’s active address momentum has sunk to its weakest point since April 2018, even as a separate index tracking overall network health has crossed into what analysts call a bull phase for the first time in roughly a year. Related Reading A Market Driven By Fewer, More Committed Players The active addresses momentum metric dropped to -0.25 on April 6, according to CryptoQuant data. The figure tracks how fast the number of active addresses is changing, and a negative reading points to shrinking user participation. Low readings like this have…
US Iran Ceasefire Boosts Bitcoin, Stocks: Will It Hold?
Key takeaways: The US and Iran ceasefire boosted stock markets and Bitcoin, but BTC derivatives suggest limited bullish momentum. Legislative setbacks and a “fragile truce” between the US and Iran keep bears active with a potential $68,000 correction on the cards. Bitcoin (BTC) rallied 6% in less than four hours on Tuesday, following gains in global stock markets after the US and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire deal. The rally caught traders off guard, triggering a $280 million liquidation event in Bitcoin futures markets. Bitcoin bears could be in trouble…
When Will The Bitcoin Bull Run Start? Analyst Reveals The Markers That Will Show The Way
A crypto analyst known as CrypFlow has outlined what he believes will certify the true start of the next Bitcoin bull run. According to the analyst, the flip into a bullish run does not begin at the bottom but only after key technical confirmations appear on the chart. His analysis points to three conditions that must be met before this new cycle can be considered in play. Bitcoin is currently trading at $71,750, up by 4.3% in the past 24 hours. The past trading day has been highlighted by some…
Solana Breakdown Risk Builds As $94 Supply Zone Crushes Momentum
Solana (SOL) is flashing warning signs after a sharp rejection at the $92–$94 supply zone halted its recent upside attempt. Momentum has quickly faded, with price now slipping back toward key support levels as sellers tighten their grip. With SOL caught between a weakening structure and critical support below, the risk of a deeper breakdown is growing, making the next move a decisive one for short-term direction. Solana Stuck In A Tight Range As Pressure Builds Ali Martinez highlights that Solana remains stuck within a well-defined consolidation channel, with price…
The Move To $31 That Could Change Everything
Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto has outlined three key targets for XRP, including $31, signaling that the altcoin could reach double digits at some point. This comes as XRP eyes a parabolic surge to the upside amid a 2-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. Analyst Outlines Three Key Zones For XRP In an X post, Egrag Crypto outlined $7, $10, and $31 as the top Fib 1.618 targets for XRP. The analyst described these levels as battle zones, signaling that this is where the altcoin could face significant resistance…
US SEC Names New Enforcer as Questions Loom over Agency‘s Direction
David Woodcock steps into the role as US senators await answers to questions on the agency’s dropping charges against Justin Sun and several crypto companies. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has appointed David Woodcock as director of its division of enforcement as lawmakers press for answers on his predecessor’s departure. In a Wednesday notice, the SEC said Woodcock would be taking over as the agency’s top enforcer starting on May 4. Sam Waldon will continue to serve as acting director of the division until then. Woodcock, a partner…
Leverage Delta Flipping Signals Instability
The current consolidation of Bitcoin is showing signs of a deeper shift rather than a typical range-bound market. While price action appears relatively stable within a defined range, leverage behavior tells a very different story. Instead of a clear directional bias, the leverage delta has repeatedly flipped between positive and negative, indicating a lack of conviction among large market participants. How Bitcoin Market Structure Is Sending Mixed Signals There’s a critical shift unfolding in the current Bitcoin range, one that sets it apart from the previous consolidation phase. Analyst Ardi…
Bitcoin Has 3–5 Years to Prepare for Quantum Risk: Bernstein
Advances in quantum computing could eventually pose a threat to Bitcoin’s cryptographic security, but the risk remains manageable and unlikely to cause existential disruption, according to a new research report by Bernstein. In the report, the Bernstein team — Gautam Chhugani, Mahika Sapra, Sanskar Chindalia and Harsh Misra — described quantum computing as a “manageable upgrade cycle” rather than an “existential risk.” Recent breakthroughs, including research from Google showing a significant reduction in the resources required to break modern encryption, have accelerated the timeline for potential threats. However, building quantum…
US Treasury Moves Forward with GENIUS Act, Focusing on Illicit Finance
Payment stablecoin issuers in the United States will be required to implement a regime targeting illicit finance under the proposed framework for the GENIUS Act. In a Wednesday notice, the US Treasury Department said its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had issued a joint proposed rule to implement provisions of the GENIUS Act, signed into law in July 2025. The proposal would direct payment stablecoin issuers to establish and maintain an anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) program, maintain a…