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New York Fintech, Prediction Market Giant Kalshi Eyes US Market for Crypto Perpetual Derivatives – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Kalshi plans to launch CFTC-regulated crypto perpetual futures for U.S. traders on April 21, 2026. The move targets a share of the derivatives market after Kalshi’s valuation hit $22 billion in 2026. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig aims to repatriate offshore trading volume through 2026 regulatory shifts. American Prediction Marketplace Kalshi to Introduce Crypto Perpetuals for U.S. Users The expansion into leveraged, continuous derivatives was first reported by The Information on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. This move signals a significant pivot for the New York-based exchange,…

Bitcoin Short Squeeze Bets Return With Market ‘Heavily Short and Bearish’

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Bitcoin (BTC) sought to match ten-week highs on Tuesday as market participants bet on a new short squeeze. Key points: Bitcoin is due a fresh short squeeze as funding rates uniquely stay negative as price grinds higher, say market pundits. Short-term targets include a trip to $85,000 in the coming weeks. Bitcoin bulls still need to clear the nearby 21-week trend line keeping price pinned since October 2025. “Cannon is loaded” for Bitcoin short squeeze Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD approaching $77,000 for the first time this weekly candle. BTC/USD…

Bitcoin Recovery Still Looks Like A Bear Market Rally, Analyst Says

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Keshav is currently a senior writer at NewsBTC and has been attached to the website since June 14, 2021. Keshav has been writing for many years, first as a hobbyist and later as a freelancer. He has experience working in a variety of niches, even fiction at one point, but the cryptocurrency industry has been the longest he has been attached to. In terms of official educational qualifications, Keshav holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from one of the premier institutes of India, the University of Delhi (DU). He started…

XRP Expansion onto Solana Draws Fresh Market Attention

Wrapped XRP – ticker wXRP – went live on the Solana blockchain this week, giving XRP holders direct access to one of the most active decentralized finance networks without requiring them to liquidate their positions. The bridge is facilitated by Hex Trust, which provides institutional-grade custody, and LayerZero, which handles the cross-chain messaging layer. Ripple’s CEO commented publicly that the expansion is already sparking fresh demand, though on-chain data tells a more measured story. The rollout arrives as XRP sits roughly 59% below its all-time highs, and Solana’s ecosystem has…

Ethereum Saw Its Strongest Buy Pressure Since 2022 Bear Market

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Ethereum has posted its strongest buy-side pressure on derivatives markets since the 2022 bear market, according to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, a shift that could matter after months of persistent sell-side dominance across this cycle. The change does not, on its own, confirm a full trend reversal. But it does mark a notable break from the pattern that has weighed on ETH during key upside attempts. Ethereum Flashes Early Recovery Signal In a post shared on X on April 18, Darkfost argued that Ethereum has spent most of the cycle fighting…

President Trump accuses Iran of ceasefire breach as Bitcoin reacts to market uncertainty

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U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Iran of breaching a ceasefire agreement.  Summary Trump accused Iran of ceasefire violation following reports of activity in Strait of Hormuz. Iran denied allegations and claimed United States actions breached agreement under international law frameworks. Bitcoin price showed volatility, dropping from recent highs amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and market caution. The claim follows reports that Iran opened fire in the Strait of Hormuz during the truce period. Trump described the situation as a “serious violation” and warned that further action could follow if negotiations…

Bitcoin slides $3K from peak as crypto market turns red

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Bitcoin (BTC) has moved lower after failing to hold above its recent peak of $78,400. The asset slipped toward $75,000 following increased market pressure linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Summary Bitcoin rejected near $78,400 and fell toward $75,000 after geopolitical tension reports. Altcoins including Ethereum, XRP, and BNB followed Bitcoin with broad market declines. PI token, AAVE, and WLD recorded notable losses during overall crypto market correction. Price action shows Bitcoin had earlier climbed from below $70,500 to a 10-week high. The move followed brief optimism around…

Charles Schwab, Citadel Both Mull Prediction Market Play

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Traditional finance giants Charles Schwab and Citadel Securities are both considering entering prediction markets, with each separately weighing up how they wish to get involved in the fast-growing sector. “I think at some point we likely will have prediction markets,” Rick Wurster, the CEO of the banking and investing titan Schwab, told investors during a call on Thursday. He added that prediction markets weren’t “of tremendous interest” when he recently asked a group of Schwab clients about them, but it was an area the company would “take a hard look…

Bitcoin: The Four Year Cycle Did Not Die

▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Despite prevailing narratives, Bitcoin topped when it always does, and entered into a bear market at the end of the post-halving year, just as it always has. Let’s separate the narratives and what actually happened. For inquiries: Into The Cryptoverse Premium: Into The Cryptoverse Newsletter: LIFETIME OPTION: Alternative Option: Merch: Disclaimer: The information presented within this video is NOT financial advice. Telegram: Twitter: TikTok: tiktok.com/@benjamincowencrypto Instagram: Discord: Facebook: Reddit: Website: ▶ Coinbase Website: Coinbase.com ▶ CEX Website: cex.io Youtube version

Former Treasury Secretary Warns of US Bond Market Stress

Henry Paulson, who served as Treasury Secretary from 2006 to 2009 and architected the $700Bn TARP stabilization during the 2008 financial crisis, warned on Bloomberg Television’s Wall Street Week that the US Treasury market faces the risk of a “vicious” crash, calling for a “break-the-glass” emergency contingency plan to be prepared for immediate deployment. His proposed measures include closing tax loopholes, overhauling Social Security, and restructuring healthcare spending – a scope that signals Paulson views the fiscal trajectory as a structural problem, not a cyclical one. US national debt stood…