Tag: Market

$7.25b in Bitcoin options set to expire, market poised for big move

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Bitcoin is gearing up for a significant volatility event, triggered by $7.25 billion in options that are set to expire. Bitcoin’s (BTC) derivative market may soon become a catalyst for major moves for BTC. On April 25, $7.25 billion in Bitcoin options are set to expire, typically triggering significant volatility. Still, the direction of this volatility remains uncertain. According to Marcin Kazmierczak, co-founder and COO of oracle provider RedStone, Bitcoin has shown notable resilience. Compared to traditional markets, crypto assets have fared relatively well amid recent macroeconomic uncertainty. “Tomorrow’s expiry…

Trump fought the bond market, and the bond market won: Saifedean Ammous

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Analysts are criticizing the financial implications of US President Donald Trump’s import tariffs, a development that some say highlights Bitcoin’s unique economic properties during times of global uncertainty. Trump’s 90-day pause on higher reciprocal tariffs, reverting them to a 10% baseline for most countries except China, has exposed vulnerabilities in the US bond market, according to critics. Economist and author of The Bitcoin Standard, Saifedean Ammous, said Trump’s decision to reverse the higher tariffs was likely a reaction to rising bond yields, suggesting the administration’s hand was forced. “Trump fought…

Crypto exchange KuCoin enters crowded Thailand market

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Cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin is set to branch further into Southeast Asia, targeting the growing crypto market in Thailand.  KuCoin is planning to launch a crypto exchange platform offering digital assets and related products in the country, according to an April 23 announcement.  ERX Company Ltd, Thailand’s first Securities and Exchange Commission-supervised digital token exchange, has rebranded as KuCoin Thailand effective April 22, it stated.  The crypto exchange will operate under ERX, which recently received a crypto exchange license from the Thai financial regulator.  “We’re strengthening our ability to offer localized…

Bitcoin holders back in profit as new capital enters the market — Is $100K BTC price next?

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin short-term holders are back in profit, increasing chances for a rally to $100,000. Long-term holders added 363,000 BTC since February, with new buyers injecting capital in April. Bitcoin sell pressure risk exists at $97,000, where 392,000 BTC could be sold. Bitcoin’s (BTC) surge above $91,700 on April 22 pushed its value above the short-term realized price or cost basis. This implies that a majority of short-term holders (STHs) are currently back in profit. STHs returning to profit after unrealized losses signal a bullish outlook, paving the way…

Crypto market liquidations exceed $600M, Bitcoin crosses $93K

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For the first time in seven weeks, Bitcoin has surpassed $93,000, triggering a sentiment shift that resulted in more than $600 million in crypto market liquidations.  As of press time, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $93,069, up 5% in the last 24 hours. Ethereum (ETH) has jumped 12% to $1,768 while Solana (SOL) is up 7% at $149. The cryptocurrency market’s overall market capitalization has increased by 4% to just over $3 trillion. According to Coinglass data, $602 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours,…

Ethereum bounces back as market dominance recovers from all-time low

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Ethereum’s price has surged after having been in the doldrums for weeks, helping boost its market share after it hit record lows. Ether (ETH) has surged almost 15% over the past 24 hours, topping $1,800 on April 23. It has outperformed Bitcoin, which notched a 6% gain, and the wider crypto market, which has climbed almost 5% to reclaim a total market value of $3 trillion.  Ether has now managed to recover almost 30% since its April 9 crash to $1,400, leading some analysts to suggest that the worst may…

Chiliz meets with SEC Crypto Task Force amid US market reentry plans

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Chiliz, a SportsFi company, has met with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss an investment and reentry into the US crypto market under the crypto-friendly White House and increased push for regulatory clarity surrounding digital assets. According to the meeting request made public by the SEC, Chiliz plans a reentry into the US market around the time of the 2026 FIFA World Cup international football (soccer) tournament. The comeback would be accompanied by a $50 million to $100 million investment in the local market. National Basketball…

XRP Investment Products Defy Broader Crypto Market Trends

Key Notes XRP investment products added $37.7 million in inflows, nearing Ethereum’s year-to-date total. US funds saw $71 million in outflows, while Switzerland led with $43.7 million in inflows. HashKey Capital launched Asia’s first XRP Tracker Fund amid rising institutional interest. Global crypto investment funds from top asset management firms had little gains last week, with a net inflow of $6 million. While this may seem modest, a notable shift came from XRP-based investment products. Reports show that XRP XRP$2.1024h volatility:1.0%Market cap:$122.53 BVol. 24h:$2.10 Binvestment products outperformed Bitcoin BTC$88 69224h…

Bitcoin faces key test at $87.5K as bearish market structure persists

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After a sharp rise near the end of the weekend, Bitcoin is now at a technical crossroads. While momentum sparked hopes of a trend reversal, the underlying structure tells a more cautious story — one that traders shouldn’t ignore. Bitcoin (BTC) began the week with an impulsive move to the upside, breaking out of a short-term consolidation and sweeping liquidity above recent highs. While this breakout captured attention, the broader structure tells a different story. Despite the rally, Bitcoin has failed to shift the overall trend, which continues to reflect…