Tag: Markets

Bitcoin Stalls Near $73K as US-Iran Talks Collapse, Markets Hold Their Breath – Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin holds $71,587 on April 12, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. Eastern time; range-bound action signals weak trend strength. TradingView data shows RSI 56, ADX 16; neutral momentum limits breakout conviction. Bitcoin faces resistance near $73.5K; a break above $74K or below $70K sets the next move. Bitcoin Chart Outlook On the daily timeframe, bitcoin continues to trade within a well-defined range between approximately $65,000 and $76,000, with current price action pressing uncomfortably close to the upper boundary. Sitting near $72,000 to $73,000, the price is flirting with resistance…

CFTC Secures Court Order Blocking Arizona Criminal Case Against Prediction Markets – Legal Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: CFTC secured a restraining order blocking Arizona’s criminal case against regulated markets. Arizona relied on gambling statutes, a move CFTC argues conflicts with federal derivatives law. Selig signals escalation as CFTC targets multiple states to cement control over derivatives markets. Federal Court Blocks State Enforcement in Prediction Markets Fight A federal court intervention is reshaping regulatory boundaries in U.S. prediction markets, reinforcing federal oversight amid escalating state-level enforcement actions. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the top U.S. derivatives regulator, announced on April 10 that it secured a…

Bitcoin Derivatives Flash Caution as BTC Climbs Higher, Options, Futures, and Max Pain Decoded – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin CME options open interest shows puts dominating since late 2025, with calls holding a 57% edge on Deribit in April 2026. Total BTC options OI reached $30B+, while Binance leads futures at $9.31B and CME ranks second at $8.74B across 11 tracked exchanges. Max pain levels on Deribit, OKX, and Binance cluster near $70K to $72K ahead of the April 24, 2026, expiration with the heaviest notional value. Futures Open Interest: Binance Leads, CME Close Behind Total bitcoin futures open interest (OI) across major exchanges sits in…

CFTC Names Key Innovation Task Force Team Focusing on Crypto, AI and Prediction Markets – Regulation Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: CFTC names 5 experts to Innovation Task Force, sharpening oversight of crypto and derivatives markets. Task Force signals stronger alignment with SEC, boosting institutional confidence in digital assets. Expert-led framework targets blockchain, AI, and prediction markets, setting stage for clearer rules. CFTC Innovation Task Force Signals Stronger Crypto Oversight Push A targeted staffing move by the top U.S. derivatives regulator signals accelerating momentum toward structured crypto oversight. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the members of its Innovation Task Force on April 10, advancing its March initiative…

BTC Bulls Charge Past $73K as Weekly Gains Hit 9% – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ( BTC) hit $73,332 on April 10, its highest since March 18. CPI showed 0.9% inflation in March, pushing Fed rate cuts further out. Coinglass reported $83M BTC shorts liquidated in 24 hours. Intraday Volatility Bitcoin ( BTC) surged past the $73,000 mark on April 10, defying U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data that showed inflation heating up in March. According to Bitstamp data, the top cryptocurrency breached this psychological level twice. It first tested resistance late Thursday before a sharp correction sent it well below $72,000.…

Bitcoin clings to $72K while 3.3% inflation and war‑driven oil spikes rattle US markets

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US inflation rose 3.3% in March while Bitcoin traded back above $72,000, leaving crypto caught between sticky prices, war‑driven oil shocks and recurring liquidation waves. Summary Headline CPI increased 3.3% year‑on‑year and 0.9% month‑on‑month, driven by a roughly 10.9% jump in energy costs, keeping inflation elevated even as core CPI eased to 2.6%. Bitcoin is holding near $72,000–$72,300 after the data, with FXLeaders and StockTwits noting renewed “digital scarcity” demand despite macro and geopolitical risk. FameEX and WatcherGuru highlight repeated liquidation clusters, including recent 24‑hour wipes of more than $300…

TAO Plummets 25% as Bittensor Co-Founder Accused of Using Token Sales to Coerce Compliance – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Covenant AI left Bittensor on April 8, alleging co-founder Jacob Steeves maintains centralized control. TAO plummeted 25% to $253, wiping $650 million in market cap and triggering $9.1 million in liquidations. Future trust in Bittensor remains shaky after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently praised its decentralized AI. Covenant AI Exit and Grievances TAO, the native token of the Bittensor protocol, plummeted following allegations from Covenant AI that co-founder Jacob Steeves has centralized control—a direct contradiction of the project’s decentralized mission. Market data shows TAO tumbled nearly 25% in…

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Add Combined $443 Million in Strong Inflow Day – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs saw $358.17 million inflows on April 9, led by Blackrock IBIT, restoring momentum. Ether ETFs added $85.19 million as ETHA gained $90.94 million, showing selective but rising demand. XRP lost $661K while Solana saw no flows, suggesting capital is still fluctuating between altcoin ETFs. Market Turns Decisively Positive for Bitcoin and Ether ETFs No day is ever the same in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, and on Thursday, April 9, the tide turned again. This time, with force. After a stretch of uneven flows and fading…

Bitcoin Defies Early Volatility to Reclaim $72,000 Support – Markets and Prices Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Bitcoin rallied to $72,571 after U.S. officials clarified ceasefire terms, lifting the market cap to $1.45 trillion. Volatility triggered $115 million in liquidations on Coinglass, with shorts accounting for $95 million. Deribit data shows bullish sentiment as traders target $80,000 call options for the June expiry. Ceasefire Optimism Drives Recovery Bitcoin successfully reclaimed the $72,000 handle for the second consecutive session, buoyed by a fragile sense of optimism regarding the tentative ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. While initial volatility was stoked by reports of ceasefire violations and…

Binance Integrates Prediction Markets Into Wallet, Bringing On-Chain Outcome Trading Directly Into Its App – Exchanges Bitcoin News

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Key Takeaways: Binance has introduced prediction markets, connecting Wallet users to a BNB Smart Chain DApp. Shares settle at $1 if correct, turning real-world outcomes into tradable positions within crypto markets. Hybrid model positions Binance as an access layer, reducing liability while scaling decentralized application usage. Binance Adds Prediction Market Feature, Signaling Shift Toward Hybrid CeFi- DeFi Infrastructure Global crypto exchange Binance announced on April 9 the introduction of prediction markets through a wallet integration, enabling users to access probability-based trading via third-party platforms. The feature allows participants to take…