ETH Triple Top Rejects $2.4K As Analysts Flag Weakness Against BTC

Ether (ETH) fell 3.4% to $2,287 on Monday, after its fourth rejection at the $2,400 level since April 14. The price continues to trade below the 100-day moving average, with over $2.5 billion in liquidation risk concentrated near the $2,150 support zone. Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe also flagged weakness in Ether relative to Bitcoin, raising doubts about the strength of any near-term uptrend.  Repeat rejections at $2,400 cap ETH’s upside Ether has failed to break $2,400 four times over the past two weeks, forming a clear triple top…

SEC Chair Paul Atkins Tells Bitcoin Las Vegas 2026 a New Era Starts Now at the Agency

Key Takeaways: SEC Chair Atkins confirmed that an innovation exemption for onchain tokenized securities trading is coming within weeks in 2026. The SEC and CFTC’s joint token taxonomy guidance is already moving Asian markets, creating premiums on listed digital commodities. Senator Lummis expects a full Senate vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by June 2026, which Atkins called the only way to future-proof policy gains. SEC Chair Atkins Outlines Reg Crypto Push Paul Atkins, speaking in a sit-down interview with Perianne Boring, founder and CEO of the Chamber…

Why A Surge to $3,400 Could Be The Beginning

Ethereum is beginning to mirror Bitcoin’s bullish momentum, steadily climbing as market confidence strengthens. After weeks of consolidation, price action is now pressing against a key resistance zone, signaling that a breakout could be near. With momentum building and structure turning increasingly bullish, a move is now coming into focus. Breakout Brewing: Why ETH’s Structure Signals Imminent Upside Michaël van de Poppe, in a recent market update, suggested that ETH is gearing up to follow Bitcoin’s upward path. The analyst, who has outlined his levels in Euros, highlighted a steady…

Bitget Research Bitcoin Outlook April 2026

Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research, says Bitcoin and Ethereum are supported by steady institutional ETF demand and lower leverage, with BTC expected to break $80,000 to $85,000 short term and ETH targeting $2,800 to $3,000. Summary Bitget Research Chief Analyst Ryan Lee says the current rally has a firmer base than earlier retail-driven cycles because it is being led by institutional allocation rather than speculative positioning. Lee expects gold’s elevation near record highs to reflect capital distributing across multiple stores of value rather than concentrating in a single…

Israeli Regulators Approve Shekel-Pegged Stablecoin

Israel’s Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority has greenlit the launch of a shekel-pegged stablecoin by the virtual exchange exchange Bits of Gold. In a Monday notice, the Israeli regulator said that it had granted approval of the BILS stablecoin after a two-year pilot program of the stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. Source: LinkedIn According to the announcement, the stablecoin’s reserve assets will be held in Israel in “designated and separate accounts.” The project was part of a larger effort by the Israel Tax Authority and the country’s Finance ministry…

Fidelity Says Bitcoin Has Thin Profit Cushion as Macro Risks Drive 25% YTD Decline

Key Takeaways: Fidelity Digital Assets rates bitcoin’s Q1 2026 NUPL score at 0.21, placing BTC in the cautious “Hope-Fear” zone. BTC, ETH, and SOL fell 25%, 31%, and 38% year-to-date, driven partly by $2.56B in January liquidations. Ethereum’s stablecoin transfer value hit an all-time high above $18 trillion, signaling real-world utility growth in Q2 2026. Bitcoin Investors Barely in Profit as Market Enters ‘Repair Phase,’ Fidelity Says Bitcoin’s NUPL reading places investors in what Fidelity researchers describe as the “Hope-Fear” zone, a condition marked by modest unrealized profits and cautious…

Canada Moves Closer to Banning Crypto Political Donations

Canada is moving closer to banning political donations made in cryptocurrency, as lawmakers in Ottawa tighten rules around how money flows into elections. That’s after a proposed law — Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act — passed a second reading in the House of Commons on Friday. The vote signals that lawmakers support the bill in principle and will now study it in detail at committee, where amendments can still be made. The legislation would prohibit political parties and candidates from accepting cryptocurrency donations, closing what regulators see…

Bitcoin Whale Holdings Hit 5 Month High At 3.09M BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) whales holding between 1,000-10,000 BTC have increased their BTC exposure over the past five months, with the total balance reaching 3.09 million, a level last seen on November 11, 2025. Short-term data suggest that Bitcoin traders may move toward existing liquidity at $73,700, but futures market activity and the longer-term market structure hint at higher levels above $80,000.  Bitcoin whales and institutions rebuild BTC exposure Bitcoin wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC have been steadily accumulating since December, adding approximately 240,000 BTC to their balances. This brings…

Why Does Ripple Keep Unlocking And Selling Millions Of XRP Every Month?

The mechanics behind XRP’s supply have always been public. A breakdown on X from crypto commentator Crypto Tony looks at the process of XRP unlocks in particular, with the theory that the payments technology company is, in fact, diluting every holder of XRP. The Escrow Machine and How It Works In a detailed post on X, a crypto commentator known as Crypto Tony laid out an interesting theory as to why Ripple keeps unlocking and selling millions of XRP every month to his hundreds of thousands of followers.  Related Reading…

Aven Bitcoin Card Lets Holders Borrow Up to $1M Against BTC

Key Takeaways: Aven Bitcoin Visa Card offers BTC-backed credit lines up to $1 million without selling bitcoin. Aven card rates start at 7.99% APR, with no annual or origination fees. Bitcoin collateral sits with Bitgo, while Coastal Community Bank issues the Visa credit card. Aven Bitcoin Visa Card Expands BTC-Backed Credit Access Aven Financial Inc., a financial technology platform that offers asset-backed credit cards, announced the launch of the Aven Bitcoin Visa Card on April 27. The card gives bitcoin holders access to a BTC-backed credit line of up to…