Critical Bitcoin trend change in works, but analysts say daily close above $80K required

Bitcoin’s rally above $79,000 may be a sign that the downtrend is ending, but a multi-day candle close above $80,000 would help strengthen the odds of a trend change holding. On Thursday, Bitcoin (BTC) continued to wrestle with the $78,000 level as bulls attempted to cement their newfound hold over the market.  The convergence of an improving market structure, institutional investors’ fresh allocation to the spot ETFs and investors’ belief that the Senate will pass the CLARITY Act before the US mid-term elections provided the much-needed narrative catalyst the market…

Altcoins have ‘30% to 60%’ upside if Bitcoin taps $86K: Analyst

MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe doesn’t expect Bitcoin to drop below $75,000 in the near term, even as Polymarket traders price in a different outcome. Momentum from Bitcoin’s recent rally could spill into the altcoin market, which could see gains of as much as 60% if Bitcoin continues to rise, according to a crypto analyst. “I think this leg has enough room to continue to $86K, and altcoins to run 30-60% from here,” MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe said on Thursday.  A move to…

Bitcoin ETF Inflows Turn Fully Positive Across Key Timeframes, Led by Blackrock’s IBIT

Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs are showing stronger demand as flows turn positive across all tracked periods. Institutional investors are increasing exposure, reinforcing bitcoin market momentum. Fund competition remains visible as some products attract inflows while others continue to lose assets. Bitcoin ETF Inflows Signal Broad Institutional Demand Recovery Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are again posting broad positive flows, signaling renewed institutional demand for BTC exposure through regulated products. On April 23, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas said the category had turned positive across every rolling period he tracks, a notable…

Crypto Expert Reveals When Price Will Cross $100,000 Again

Bitcoin and crypto have already proven that six figures are achievable, with price surging past $100,000 and extending to a peak of $126,198 in 2025. However, the pullback that followed has since dragged Bitcoin down to around $78,267. Yet, rather than signaling the end of the cycle, one expert argues that this downtrend is part of a broader structure that points to a return above $100,000. Bitcoin’s $100,000 Crypto Cycle Crypto expert @TheRealPlanC recently stated in a tweet that the rally which carried Bitcoin beyond $100,000 did not occur under…

Poland’s Largest Exchange Faces $350M Swindling Allegations

Key Takeaways: Zondacrypto CEO Kral revealed the exchange lost access to a wallet holding 4,503 BTC. This revelation sparked huge withdrawals, draining 99% of Zondacrypto’s BTC reserves. The 2022 disappearance probe of Suszek continues as Kral hopes for a key transfer. Zondacrypto Faces Misappropriation Allegations Amid 4,503 BTC Misunderstanding Zondacrypto, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Poland, has put itself in a rough spot after it was known that it had lost access to a wallet containing over $350 million in bitcoin. Recently, Zondacrypto CEO Przemysław Kral published the…

Dogecoin Social Buzz Just Collapsed: What The Data Shows

Dogecoin’s social momentum has fallen off sharply, and the rest of the market data suggests that the memecoin’s latest phase is being driven more by derivatives positioning than by any broad recovery in underlying network demand. That was the core message from Joao Wedson, founder and CEO of Alphractal, who wrote on X that “the number of social media interactions about Dogecoin has dropped drastically.” He added: “The truth is, only a few altcoins currently have strong engagement on social platforms. Interest usually increases much more during bull markets.” Dogecoin…

Ethereum Bounces Above $2,300 on Bitcoin Rally

Ethereum opened at $2,375.12 on Thursday April 23, 2026, rising 2% from Wednesday’s open as Bitcoin led a broad morning rally past $78,000, though ETH pulled back to $2,316.88 by 7:10 a.m. ET as traders remained cautious over the lack of progress in Iran peace talks and continued US naval activity near the Strait of Hormuz. Summary Ethereum opened at $2,375.12 on April 23, 2026, up approximately 2% from Wednesday’s opening price, tracking Bitcoin’s move above $78,000 for the first time since early February. ETH pulled back to $2,316.88 by…

Crypto-Aligned Fellowship PAC Bets Big on Texas Senate Race

The crypto-aligned Fellowship political action committee (PAC), led by stablecoin issuer Tether’s head of government affairs, reported spending more than $3 million on advertising related to US Senate and House races, with the majority going toward to support a Texas Republican candidate. In a Tuesday filing with the US Federal Election Commission (FEC), Fellowship PAC disclosed that it had spent $1.75 million in support of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Republican is facing off against incumbent Senator John Cornyn in a May 26 runoff to determine who will become…

What’s Happening Between ETH And The Financial Systems?

A new debate about Ethereum has emerged in the crypto community, as members now argue whether ETH can run the entire financial system. The discussion has caught the attention of pro-crypto lawyer Bill Morgan as well as members of the XRP community who have long advocated the XRP’s use case within global banking systems. Finance Expert Says All Banks Will “Go To Ethereum” Raoul Pal, co-founder and CEO of Real Vision, a US-based financial media company, has sparked widespread reactions in the crypto community after recently commenting on Ethereum’s potential…

$3,000 Ether Depends On More Than Just Strong Spot ETH ETF Inflows

Key takeaways: The spot ETH ETFs recorded ten consecutive days of net inflows, totaling $633 million. Weekly DApps revenue on the Ethereum network fell to $13 million, following a broader decline seen in Solana and BNB Chain. Ether (ETH) struggled to trade above $2,400 on Thursday, but consistent inflows into Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reflect the bulls’ attempt to regain momentum. Ether’s price rallied alongside Bitcoin’s (BTC) recovery to $79,000, prompting traders to question whether ETH will attempt a run to $3,000. Spot ETH ETF daily net flows, USD.…