Tag: Bitcoin

Bitcoin Rally Above Range Highs Continues To Stall: Here’s Why

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Establishing a strong Bitcoin (BTC) uptrend in 2026 remains a challenge, as exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows have shown limited growth since peaking above $60 billion in 2025. At the same time, inflows to the gold ETF also dropped by nearly 25% in Q1 and the lack of a capital rotation into BTC signals muted institutional demand. Bitcoin demand acceleration lacks pace A recent report from Ecoinometrics shows a clear shift in the demand and persistence of Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) flows. Before the October 2025 price peak for BTC, ETF…

Bitcoin futures hit a 14-month low on CME today

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Bitcoin futures open interest on the CME has fallen to a 14-month low of approximately $7.2 billion in early April, extending a five-month decline as the basis trade that drove institutional demand unwinds and the Crypto Fear and Greed Index sits at 12, deep inside extreme fear territory for the 46th consecutive day. Summary CME Bitcoin futures average daily open interest fell below $8 billion in March 2026 and dropped further to approximately $7.2 billion in early April, a new low since February 2024; monthly trading volume on the CME…

Starkware Cuts Jobs as Starknet Revenue Collapses – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Starkware revenue fell from close to $6 million in 2023 to $48 in April 2026, forcing layoffs and restructuring. EIP-4844 cut Starknet fees, compressing income despite $242 million TVL, reshaping L2 economics. CEO, Eli Ben-Sasson plans pivot to apps unit in 2026, aiming to build sustainable revenue streams. Starknet Revenue Declines as Starkware Shifts Strategy Starkware is cutting jobs and reorganizing its business after a steep collapse in revenue from its Starknet network, underscoring mounting pressure on blockchain infrastructure firms to generate sustainable income. The company said it…

Big Level as Bitcoin Price Chart, XRP and Altcoins Break 100-Week, “Bull Sentiment” Line in the Sand

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Iran nuclear talks lift bitcoin Monday

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The latest crypto signal on Monday morning came not from a chart but from a diplomatic report: Iran is considering abandoning uranium enrichment as a concession to end the war, a development that lifted bitcoin off its worst weekend levels and back toward $71,085 as markets processed what a genuine nuclear deal could mean for oil prices and risk assets. Summary Reuters and CNN live updates reported on Monday that Iranian officials are internally debating whether to offer the abandonment of uranium enrichment as a negotiating concession, which would address…

Clearbank Europe Becomes First Dutch Credit Institution Licensed as EU Crypto Provider – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Clearbank Europe became the first Dutch credit institution to complete MiCA’s CASP notification process on April 9, 2026. The approval enables Clearbank Europe to offer EURC and USDC stablecoin access through Circle’s Mint platform to EU clients. CEO Tristan Kirchner says Clearbank Europe plans to expand digital asset clearing as MiCA deadlines approach across the EU. Clearbank Europe Wins CASP Status, Targets Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments in EU The Amsterdam-based subsidiary of Clearbank Group announced the milestone through the company’s official website. The Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets,…

Kraken Targeted by Extortion Group Threatening to Leak Internal Support Videos – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Kraken’s Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco confirmed on April 13, 2026, that the exchange will not pay extortion demands. Two insider incidents in February 2025 and early 2026 exposed limited support data from roughly 2,000 Kraken accounts. Kraken is coordinating with federal law enforcement across multiple jurisdictions and believes enough evidence exists for arrests. Kraken Coordinates With Law Enforcement After Criminal Group Demands Payment Over Leaked Videos Chief Security and Information Officer Nick Percoco disclosed the extortion attempt in a post on X. He stated that Kraken’s core…

Bitcoin Catches A Break With US Stocks As BTC Climbs To $72,500

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Bitcoin (BTC) reversed its losses after Monday’s Wall Street open as markets digested the newest developments in the US-Iran war. Key points: Bitcoin joins US stocks in a relief bounce despite the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz going ahead. The measures exclude shipping traffic from non-Iranian ports, analysis notes. BTC price perspectives warn of a fresh downward reversal next. Crypto “panic has faded” over Iran Data from TradingView showed BTC price action abruptly heading higher, reaching $72,530 on Bistamp. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView The US blockade of…

Bitgo Prime Expands Liquidity Network With New Regulated European Provider – Crypto News Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: European provider tradias joined Bitgo Prime’s liquidity network on April 13, 2026, expanding institutional crypto execution access globally. Bitgo (NYSE: BTGO) trades near $9.47, roughly 47% below its January 2026 IPO price of $18.00. The tradias-Boerse Stuttgart Digital merger, pending regulatory approval, could reshape European crypto infrastructure in 2026. Bitgo Expands Prime Liquidity Network The move connects tradias, a regulated crypto-asset services provider, to Bitgo Prime’s single-access aggregation platform, which links institutional clients to exchanges, market makers, and counterparties worldwide. Bitgo Prime consolidates that access to help clients…

What The Bitcoin Relief Rally Above $71,000 Says About Where The Price Is Headed

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Crypto analyst Crypflow has explained what the Bitcoin relief rally above $71,000 means for the leading crypto and hinted that BTC could still drop lower. This came as the analyst alluded to the previous bear markets and how recent rallies are mirroring price action in past cycles. Analyst Warns Relief Rallies Are Getting Weaker Amid Bitcoin’s Rally Above $71,000 In an X post, Crypflow stated that Bitcoin relief rallies are weakening and that every bear market has them. He noted that during the 2014 bear market, BTC saw relief rallies…