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Institutional demand boosts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana ETFs amid US-Iran tensions

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Institutional demand for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs continues, with daily net inflows of $608M, $105M, and $13M respectively. US-Iran tensions have turned crypto into a barometer of geopolitical sentiment, and the Solana April 30 market currently sits at a speculative YES. ## Market reaction Solana’s daily ETF inflow of $12.82M points to bullish sentiment around its price reaching $150 in April. Solana was classified as a digital commodity in March 2026, which opened the door to these regulated inflow channels. Ethereum’s daily ETF inflow of $104.96M reflects strong institutional…

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…

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…

These Classic Bitcoin Metrics Forecast a ‘Big Move’ Ahead in BTC Price

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Bitcoin (BTC) has recovered 25% from its multi-year low below $60,000, with momentum indicators flashing rare “buy” signals. Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s MACD and RSI indicators forecast a sharp BTC price rally in the coming days. Bitcoin price must reclaim $78,000 in the coming days to sustain upward momentum. Bitcoin’s MACD, RSI confirm “bull market is on” Data from TradingView showed BTC/USD trading at $75,300, 4% below its 10-week high of $78,380 reached on Friday.  Despite this pullback, fueled by uncertainties over the US and Israel-Iran war, price indicators hinted at…

Strategy confirms $1.5B Bitcoin purchase, largest buy of 2026

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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) confirmed a $1.57 billion Bitcoin purchase, the largest single buy of 2026. The move bears on whether Bitcoin dips to $60,000 in April, with that outcome priced at ? YES. Market reaction The April market is not showing a clear direction, with face value volume at $0, indicating no immediate trading response. With 12 days remaining in April, traders are adjusting expectations around upward price support. Why it matters The actual purchase was $1.57 billion, not the $2.5 billion initially reported. Strategy funded the acquisition through $1.18…

Bitcoin Drops to $74K as US-Iran Tensions Flare

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Bitcoin erased its weekend gains as it fell below $74,000 on Sunday after the US military seized an Iranian cargo ship, putting pressure on a ceasefire between the two countries.  Bitcoin (BTC) had soared above $78,300 late Friday on Coinbase, its highest price since early February, but dropped to between $75,000 and $76,000 over the weekend after Iran said it would close vital oil routes in the Strait of Hormuz. The cryptocurrency then sank sharply late on Sunday to briefly trade below $74,000 after the US military said it opened…

Bitcoin Price Gives Back Gains, But Structure Remains Bullish

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Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from the $78,400 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $73,500 support. Bitcoin failed to stay above $76,500 and corrected gains. The price is trading below $75,500 and the 100 hourly simple moving average. There is a connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $75,600 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair might extend losses if it stays below the $75,500 and $76,000 levels. Bitcoin Price Dips Again Bitcoin price failed to…

Bitcoin falls below $74K as Iran-US peace talks stall, Hormuz closure impacts

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Bitcoin dropped below $74K after Iran-U.S. peace talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz closed. On Polymarket, the likelihood of Bitcoin being above $60,000 by April 19 is at 99.9% YES. ## Market reaction Traders on the Bitcoin Price Predictions in April market are responding to the geopolitical escalation. Odds for Bitcoin staying above $60,000 by April 30 have shifted as concerns grow about prolonged conflict. The April 19 sub-market shows the most activity, with daily face value at $4,900 and actual USDC traded at $4,898. Combined 24-hour actual USDC…

Iran accepts Bitcoin for oil tolls in Strait of Hormuz, stablecoins dominate

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Iran’s decision to accept Bitcoin for oil tolls in the Strait of Hormuz marks a strategic shift, but insiders report stablecoins still handle most transactions. Crude oil prices hitting $90 by June now sit at a 25% expected probability increase, while Bitcoin price predictions for April see a 15% boost in positive sentiment. ## Market reaction The Crude Oil Predictions for June market reflects heightened geopolitical tensions, with possible supply disruptions pushing odds higher. Traders are watching moves from Saudi Arabia’s Energy Minister and Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister, as further…

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Falls Slightly in Latest Adjustment

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The Bitcoin (BTC) mining difficulty, the relative challenge of adding new blocks to the BTC blockchain, fell on Saturday, amid public mining companies selling record amounts of BTC to cover operating expenses. The Bitcoin mining difficulty fell to about 135.5 T, a modest decrease of about 1.1% over the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinWarz. Mining difficulty is also projected to increase in the next adjustment period. CoinWarz said: “The next Bitcoin difficulty adjustment is estimated to take place on May 01, 2026, 01:24:54 PM UTC, increasing the…