Tag: Bitcoin

Bitcoin, Ether Lead $1.36 Billion ETF Weekly Inflow

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs drew $996.38 million between April 13–17, led by Blackrock’s IBIT with $906.1 million in inflows. Ether ETFs added $275.83 million, extending a 7-day streak, showing stronger and steadier demand. XRP gained $55.39 million and Solana $35.17 million, signaling broader ETF participation across ETFs. Crypto ETFs Extend Rally With Huge Inflows Across Bitcoin, Ether and XRP Momentum returned quietly, but it did not stay that way. By the end of the week, crypto ETFs had delivered one of their strongest collective performances in recent months, with capital…

Bitcoin Bulls Fight on as BTC Rebounds Despite US-Iran Tensions

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Bitcoin (BTC) erased losses after Monday’s Wall Street open as markets largely shrugged off the return of the US-Iran war. Key points: Bitcoin joins stocks in a muted reaction to the latest US-Iran deterioration and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. BTC price manages to top 2.5% daily upside despite the lack of resolution. Analysis warns that Bitcoin market strength is begin driven by Strategy and speculators. Markets avoid volatility as BTC price stays green Data from TradingView showed 2.5% daily gains for BTC/USD, which had closed the week below…

Adam Back says current demand is ‘almost’ enough to send Bitcoin to $1M

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Quantum computing isn’t on track to break Bitcoin by 2030, despite growing fears on social media, according to Bitcoin OG and Blockstream CEO Adam Back. “I think it’s probably still a couple of decades out, but it really depends on how the research progresses,” Back tells Cointelegraph during Paris Blockchain Week. In a wide ranging interview the 55-year-old Blockstream CEO also shares his feelings about being named by the New York Times as Satoshi Nakamoto, and considers the factors that could push Bitcoin to $1 million. If Back’s predictions are…

Saylor’s Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Past 815,000 BTC

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public Bitcoin holder, has blasted past 800,000 BTC in total holdings after announcing its latest purchases. Strategy acquired 34,164 Bitcoin (BTC) for $2.54 billion between April 13 and 19, according to an 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The buy ranks as Strategy’s third-largest Bitcoin acquisition on record by coin count, behind purchases of 55,500 BTC and 51,780 BTC in November 2024. Holding around 780,897 BTC after a $1 billion purchase just a week ago, the company now holds…

Strategy Reveals Massive 34,164 Bitcoin Buy, Sending Total Holdings to 815,061 BTC

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Key Takeaways: Strategy expanded its bitcoin holdings with a major purchase backed by fresh capital. Corporate demand strengthens as Strategy keeps scaling treasury exposure through markets. Investors will watch Strategy’s issuance capacity and Michael Saylor’s next bitcoin moves. Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Through Capital Markets Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) announced on April 20, 2026, a significant bitcoin acquisition that reinforces institutional adoption trends across digital asset markets. The move highlights continued corporate treasury allocation into bitcoin at scale. The announcement followed Executive Chairman Michael Saylor’s orange-dot post on social media…

Can Bitcoin hold $75K ahead of Friday’s $7.9B options expiry?

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Bitcoin is trading near $75,000 ahead of a large options expiry due this Friday on Deribit.  Summary Bitcoin is nearing a $7.9 billion Deribit options expiry, with $75,000 the main battleground. Heavy call positioning and negative gamma at $75,000 could increase Bitcoin price swings this week. Negative funding rates show short buildup, raising the risk of a squeeze above $75,000. The contracts are worth about $7.9 billion, making the event one of the main short-term drivers for price action this week. Positioning data points to two levels that traders are…

Bitcoin Pulls Back Below Key Levels As Iran Tensions Rise Again

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

OKX Launches Simplified ‘Event Contracts’ for Bitcoin and Ether Price Predictions

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Key Takeaways: OKX launched Event Contracts on April 20, 2026, for users to predict BTC and ETH price movements. The tool simplifies trading by removing leverage, allowing 1-cent minimum trades for retail investors. OKX plans to expand the product to more asset pairs and additional global regions as the rollout continues. Addressing Market Friction OKX announced the launch of a streamlined trading product on Monday, April 20, designed to allow users to predict short-term price movements of major digital assets. The new offering targets traders who want to capitalize on…

Bitcoin reserves on Binance hit lowest point since October 2025

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Bitcoin reserves on Binance have dropped to about 619,000 BTC, their lowest level since October 2025, according to CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain.  Summary Binance Bitcoin reserves dropped to about 619,000 BTC, their lowest level since October 2025 this week. Spot Bitcoin ETFs added 25,600 BTC last week, lifting total holdings near five-month highs. Bitcoin stayed volatile near $74,800 as exchange outflows and ETF buying reshaped available market supply. The decline points to continued Bitcoin outflows from the exchange after reserves climbed sharply earlier this year. In February 2026, Binance’s Bitcoin…

Bitcoin price outlook as Iran casts doubt on peace talks after U.S. ship seizure

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Bitcoin price briefly fell below $74,000 on Monday as fading prospects of U.S. Iran peace talks and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment. Summary Bitcoin briefly dropped below $74,000 as Iran ruled out U.S. peace talks and tensions escalated in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated to a U.S. ship seizure with drone and missile strikes, while conflicting signals over negotiations kept markets on edge. Oil prices surged, with WTI nearing $90 and Brent above $95, as renewed conflict raised fears of supply disruptions and broader…