Ethereum is approaching a critical resistance zone as recent recovery attempts begin to lose momentum. With price action still showing signs of a corrective structure, attention is shifting toward the possibility of a move back to lower range levels if sellers step in at key resistance. HTF Range Aligns With Ethereum TCT Distribution Model According to crypto analyst The Composite Trader, Ethereum is currently developing within a well-defined higher timeframe (HTF) range that aligns with a TCT distribution model. This structure suggests that price action may be building toward a…
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Aave Is Down 18% And Carrying $196M In Bad Debt, But Smart Money Is Buying Anyway
Aave is having one of the worst weeks in its history. On April 18, attackers exploited a vulnerability in KelpDAO’s rsETH bridge and deposited the stolen tokens as collateral on Aave V3, borrowing roughly $196 million in wrapped ether against assets the protocol had no reason to reject at the time. The bad debt was not caused by a flaw in Aave’s own code — but that distinction has done little to calm the market’s reaction. Related Reading Over the 48 hours that followed, Aave lost $8.45 billion in deposits…
Shiba Inu Nears Explosive Setup As 1,660% Rally Zone Reappears
A return to all-time highs would put Shiba Inu near $0.000088 — a price level the token has not touched since 2021. That target is back in focus after an analyst flagged that SHIB is trading inside the same accumulation zone that previously sent the meme coin surging by four digits. Analyst Pins Target At $0.000087 Crypto Patel, a market analyst, published a chart showing SHIB sitting inside what he calls “Support Zone (Accumulation Zone 1).” According to the analyst, buyers flooded this same zone twice before — once in…
Strategy Could Reach 1 Million Bitcoin by Late 2026; River Notes STRC Inflows Dwarf ETF Net Gains
Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion on April 20, 2026, bringing total holdings to 815,061 coins. River data shows STRC preferred stock proceeds outpaced all spot Bitcoin ETF net inflows by nearly 10 to 1. At the current daily pace of 774 BTC, Strategy is projected to reach 1,000,000 Bitcoin by December 15, 2026. River Says Strategy’s STRC Financing Outperforms Bitcoin ETFs Ten to One in 2026 The bitcoin treasury company Strategy (Nasdaq: MSTR) disclosed the purchase in an April 20 SEC filing. The 34,164 BTC cost…
Anthony Scaramucci Puts Bitcoin Market Cap At $21 Trillion, So How Much Will 1 BTC Be?
Anthony Scaramucci, the financier and SkyBridge Capital founder who briefly served as White House communications director, has made a bold case for Bitcoin’s long-term value. According to him, Bitcoin’s market cap is well on track to reach $21 trillion, and this is because of its fixed supply, its growing institutional footprint, and a monetary trust system built over 16 years without any central authority. But if Bitcoin were to reach a market cap of $21 trillion, how much would 1 BTC be worth? The $21 Trillion Logic Bitcoin has a…
Late Gambino Boss John Gotti’s Grandson Sentenced to 15 Months for $1.1M COVID Loan Fraud Tied to Crypto Firm – Bitcoin News
Key Takeaways: Carmine Agnello, grandson of Gambino boss John Gotti, received a 15-month federal prison sentence on April 20, 2026. Agnello diverted roughly $420,000 of $1.1 million in fraudulent SBA EIDL funds into a cryptocurrency business. U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. signaled the Eastern District of New York will continue prosecuting COVID-19 relief fraud cases. Gambino Family Descendant Gets Prison Time for Diverting COVID Funds Into a Crypto Company U.S. District Judge Nusrat J. Choudhury imposed the sentence in federal court in Central Islip, New York. Agnello, 39, of Smithtown,…
Kalshi Eyes Crypto Perpetual Futures Expansion: Report
Prediction market exchange Kalshi is reportedly preparing to expand into cryptocurrency trading by introducing perpetual futures contracts, marking a major shift beyond its core event-based derivatives business. In a Tuesday report, The Information cited people familiar with the matter as saying Kalshi plans to offer perpetual futures — commonly known as “perps” — on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC). Source: Walter Bloomberg Perpetual futures are a type of derivative contract that allows traders to speculate on price movements without an expiration date. Unlike traditional futures, which must be rolled over…
Blockchain.com Adds Perps Trading to Self-Custody Wallets
Alvin Lang Apr 21, 2026 20:43 Blockchain.com users can now trade perpetual futures directly from self-custodied Bitcoin balances via integration with Hyperliquid. Blockchain.com has introduced perpetual futures trading to its non-custodial DeFi wallet, enabling users to trade leveraged crypto derivatives directly from self-custodied Bitcoin (BTC) balances. This move eliminates the need for transferring funds to centralized exchanges. The integration is powered by Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives platform, allowing access to over 190 crypto markets with up to 40x leverage. The feature enables…
Shakepay Enables Bitcoin-Backed Lending in Canada After AMF Green Light
Key Takeaways: Shakepay launched bitcoin-backed loans on April 21, 2026, becoming the first crypto platform in Canada to offer the product. Loans carry a 9.5% APR, cap at $50,000 CAD, and are backed by a 3-year exemptive relief decision from Quebec’s AMF. CEO Jean Amiouny says the feature is rolling out gradually, with higher loan limits expected over time. Canada’s Shakepay Offers Bitcoin-Collateralized Loans Following AMF Exemptive Relief CEO Jean Amiouny announced the launch on X, calling bitcoin-backed loans one of the most requested features since the company was founded.…
Bipartisan PACE Act Introduced To Expand Crypto Firms’ Access To Fed Payment Services
Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound interest in the world of cryptocurrencies. Ronaldo’s journey began with a spark of curiosity, which soon transformed into a deep passion for understanding the intricacies of this groundbreaking technology. Driven by an insatiable thirst for knowledge, Ronaldo has delved into the depths of the crypto space, exploring its various facets, from blockchain fundamentals to market trends and investment strategies. His tireless exploration…