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Bitcoin Bears See $50K Before Any Recovery

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Several crypto analysts still believe that there will be a final flush out that sends Bitcoin prices as low as $50,000 before the cryptocurrency is able to mount a measurable recovery. Bitcoin (BTC) trader and author Ivan Liljeqvist posted to X on Tuesday that Bitcoin is yet to have “the big flush.” “I don’t think we’ve had it yet, I don’t think $60,000 was the bottom,” he added. “Trend is still down.” Liljeqvist said the few bounces that Bitcoin has seen “are tiny” in comparison to its wider price trend,…

Kavita Gupta: Ethereum outperforms Bitcoin, insider trading poses unique challenges in prediction markets, and long-term strategies are key for navigating volatility

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Key takeaways Ethereum has recently outperformed Bitcoin, signaling a shift in market dynamics. Insider trading definitions vary significantly between prediction markets and traditional securities. Prediction markets face challenges due to insider information affecting the odds. The Delta Blockchain Fund focuses on long-term positions rather than day-to-day trading. There have been significant inflows into Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs after a period of withdrawals. The crypto market is not dead; prices are moving, indicating survival. Institutional money returning to the market is likely to drive up blue chip tokens. The market is…

Bitcoin Hits $74,000 As ETF Inflows Face Miner Selling And War Tensions

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Key takeaways: Despite strong ETF inflows, Bitcoin remains tied to the S&P 500 and sensitive to global macroeconomic developments. Bitcoin futures premiums and miner selling suggest that the bear market persists despite Bitcoin trading above $74,000. Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $74,000 level on Monday following slight gains in the S&P 500 index after US President Donald Trump ordered a US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Traders appear to be gradually gaining confidence following strong net inflows into US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and continued accumulation by Strategy (MSTR…

Bitcoin And Altcoins Show Strength, But US Macro, Iran War Could Dent Rally

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Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $72,000 level as bulls attempt to push the price closer to its multi-month range highs. While lower levels are attracting buyers, sustaining the higher levels might pose a challenge. Coin Bureau founder and market analyst Nic Puckrin told Cointelegraph that for BTC to reach $90,000, the geopolitical tensions must end, bringing oil prices to $80. Additionally, economic data must soften in order to calm investors’ fear that stagflation may hamper the US economy. Another cautious view came from CoinEx exchange chief analyst Jeff Ko, who told…

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 Clears Longs, Putting Late Shorts At $70K At Liquidation Risk

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Bitcoin (BTC) futures data shows that traders who opened new short positions above $70,000 over the weekend could be at risk of liquidation as a wave of leveraged positions were closed on Monday. The weekly change in Bitcoin futures market open interest fell to -2.46% on Monday, down from a 8.9% increase on March 31, suggesting a decline in leverage. Multiple long-term Bitcoin valuation metrics also sit at historic lows, with analysts estimating that nearly 90% of the downside has already been priced in.  Bitcoin futures leverage reset meets rising…

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…

Strategy buys $1 billion worth of Bitcoin, holdings top 780K BTC

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Strategy, the Virginia-based software company turned Bitcoin treasury vehicle, disclosed on Monday that it bought 13,927 Bitcoin for roughly $1 billion during the period April 6 to April 12 using proceeds generated from its at-the-market (ATM) program. Strategy has acquired 13,927 BTC for ~$1.00 billion at ~$71,902 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 5.6% YTD 2026. As of 4/12/2026, we hodl 780,897 $BTC acquired for ~$59.02 billion at ~$75,577 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC https://t.co/xVKjg2cEVP — Michael Saylor (@saylor) April 13, 2026 With the latest purchase, Strategy’s total holdings…

Nigel Farage-Backed Stack BTC Buys £2M in Bitcoin

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Stack BTC, an Aquis-listed Bitcoin treasury company chaired by former UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, purchased 2 million British pounds ($2.7 million) worth of Bitcoin on Monday, as Nigel Farage deepens his ties to the firm. According to an April 13 filing, the company purchased 37 Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its treasury strategy at a price of roughly $72,385 per coin and now holds a total of 68.1898 BTC. The purchase follows Farage’s previously disclosed $286,000 equity investment in the company, which has been marketing itself as a way for…

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin could reach $20 million, institutional adoption is key for stability, and rehypothecation practices are suppressing prices

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Key takeaways Bitcoin’s price is expected to significantly increase over the long term, potentially reaching $20 million. Bitcoin is currently oversold and is likely to be much higher by the end of the year. Bitcoin is poised to emerge as the dominant digital capital of the world. Global recognition of Bitcoin as a legitimate asset is crucial for its long-term value. The normalization of banks holding Bitcoin as collateral could significantly advance adoption. The creation of credit against Bitcoin collateral can absorb the entire annual supply of Bitcoin. Rehypothecation of…