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Can Bitcoin Hold 80k Ahead of CPI

In today’s BTC USD price prediction, Bitcoin is holding firm above $80,000, a level that seemed distant just weeks ago, even as legendary short-seller Michael Burry delivers one of his starkest equity warnings in years. BTC USD peaked at $82,040 in overnight trading before consolidating. And now, the question is whether the broader macro storm gathering around oil prices and CPI data can shake that $80,000 support level.  Burry, whose 2008 subprime call made him a household name in contrarian circles, published a Substack warning that the Nasdaq 100 trades…

‘XRP Was Never Designed To Be Cheap,’ So What Is Its Real Value?

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Crypto pundit BarriC has declared that XRP was never designed to be cheap, given its projected utility among institutional players. He also indicated that the altcoin could reach at least $1,000 as it continues to gain greater adoption among these institutions.  Crypto Pundit Says XRP Not Designed To Be Cheap In an X post, BarriC stated that XPR was never designed to be cheap and that it was designed to move institutional value. He gave an example of how a larger amount of XRP will be needed if an institution…

Is BlackRock Sidelining XRP? New Launches Shift Focus To Another Blockchain

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, has picked Ethereum over the XRP Ledger (XRPL) as it plans to launch two tokenized money-market funds. These funds will target stablecoin holders as BlackRock continues to expand its crypto offerings.  BlackRock Picks Ethereum Over XRP Ledger For New Funds According to a Bloomberg report, BlackRock has filed with the U.S. SEC to launch two tokenized money market funds. The first fund will be tokenized shares of its BlackRock Select Treasury-Based…

Can Bitcoin break $100K as the CLARITY Act heads to committee?

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With the CLARITY Act heading to committee and a July 4 signing window, Bitcoin sits near $82K as ETF flows, corporate treasuries and post‑halving supply all align for a $100K test. Summary U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis says the CLARITY Act is entering committee review this week after nearly a year of bipartisan work, calling it a step toward “consolidating global financial innovation leadership.” The bill, co-authored by Senate Banking Committee chairman Tim Scott, Lummis and Thom Tillis, aims to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets, protect investors and…

Can Bitcoin Bulls Shake Off a New US CPI Inflation Spike?

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Bitcoin (BTC) saw classic volatility ahead of Tuesday’s Wall Street open as a key US inflation gauge hit its highest levels in three years. Key points: US CPI inflation reaches its highest year-on-year levels since 2023. Energy prices fuel the rise, with the US-Iran war continuing to make its presence felt. Bitcoin traders retain support levels while a 200-day trend line comes in as resistance. Bitcoin price on edge as CPI beats multiyear records Data from TradingView showed BTC price action circling $81,000 as risk assets saw fresh headwinds. BTC/USD…

Bitcoin Bulls Awaken As Rare Golden Cross Signal Flashes On Charts

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Analysts believe Bitcoin may still have significant upside ahead, pointing out that a rare signal has appeared on a key valuation metric for the first time in roughly two years — and history suggests it could mark the start of a major price run. Related Reading A Critical Level In Play At around $82,500, Bitcoin is bumping up against its 200-day moving average, a line that traders closely watch. Breaking above it could end months of downward pressure. Failing to hold it, analysts warn, could send prices sliding back toward…

Chainlink Lands DTCC Deal to Automate Collateral Workflows Across Global Blockchains – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways DTCC will integrate Chainlink’s Runtime Environment into its Collateral Appchain, targeting a Q4 2026 production launch. The platform automates collateral workflows for a firm that processed $4.7 quadrillion in securities transactions in 2025. Chainlink Co-Founder Sergey Nazarov says collateral management is the blockchain sector’s key application for traditional finance (TradFi). DTCC Picks Chainlink to Build 24/7 Collateral Management System for Global Markets DTCC‘s Collateral Appchain is built as shared infrastructure designed to modernize how collateral moves between market participants. The platform is intended to serve collateral providers, receivers,…

LMAX Group Launches Digital Asset Collateral Solution for Institutions

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Global cross-asset marketplace LMAX Group has launched Kiosk, a hosted portal that lets institutional clients deposit digital assets into LMAX Custody and use them as collateral to trade across its FX, metals, derivatives and crypto markets. The product allows clients to post digital assets as collateral for spot foreign exchange, precious metals, contracts for difference, perpetual futures and digital assets, the company said Tuesday. Kiosk includes tools for deposits, withdrawals, API credential management, WalletConnect, security controls and treasury management, according to LMAX. The launch is part of LMAX’s broader push…

Exodus Posts $32M Loss as Wallet Revenue Craters 37%, Sells 1,076 BTC

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Exodus Movement reported a net loss of $32.1 million for the first quarter of 2026, more than double the $12.9 million loss recorded in the same period last year, as the crypto wallet company liquidated the bulk of its Bitcoin treasury to fund acquisitions. Total revenue came in at $22.7 million for the three months ended March 31, down 36.8% from $36 million a year earlier, the company announced Monday.  Exchange aggregation, the company’s main business line, drove most of the decline, sliding $13.8 million, or 40.8%, as user trading…

US Inflation Accelerates for Second Straight Month as Gas Costs Drive April CPI – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways The BLS reported April 2026 headline CPI at 3.8% year-over-year, beating the 3.7% consensus estimate. Energy prices jumped 17.9% annually, driven by the U.S.-Iran conflict, pushing gasoline up 28.4% YoY. The Federal Reserve now faces pressure to delay rate cuts into late 2026 or 2027 as core CPI hits 2.8%. Gasoline Prices Push U.S. CPI to 3.8% in April, Highest Reading Since Late 2025 The monthly CPI-U rose 0.6% on a seasonally adjusted basis in April, following a 0.9% increase the prior month. The all-items index reached 333.020…