Bitcoin has risen above $80,000, fueled mainly by strong inflows into U.S. spot ETFs and increased leveraged long positions rather than broad spot buying. On-chain data reveals that April's rally was driven by perpetual futures demand while spot demand contracted, indicating a fragile price increase prone to reversal. Prediction markets assign a 56% chance of reaching $85,000 this month but only a 23% chance of hitting $90,000, reflecting cautious trader sentiment. This suggests the rally depends heavily on continued inflows and leverage, making it vulnerable to sharp reversals if these factors wane.
Three major institutions—Galaxy Digital, NYDIG, and Standard Chartered—disagree on whether Bitcoin has hit its bottom, with estimates ranging from not yet to around $59,000. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues the focus should be on their shared view that...
Bitcoin investors have added a net total of approximately 259,000 BTC between the price range of $59,000 and $67,000 over the past 10 days, according to Glassnode data. This buying activity spans all wallet sizes, from small retail holders to large w...
Bitcoin surged past $66,500 following the Bank of Japan's interest rate increase to a 31-year high, boosting crypto market confidence. Altcoins Stellar's XLM, Injective's INJ, and Uniswap's UNI saw gains between 13% and 16%, with UNI benefiting from ...
The Bank of Japan raised interest rates to 1%, the highest level since 1995, marking a significant shift from its ultra-easy monetary policy. This move could strengthen the Japanese Yen and increase borrowing costs, potentially causing a 20-30% decli...
In a recent debate moderated by Fox Business, Peter Schiff acknowledged that Bitcoin is unlikely to go to zero, a statement that Anthony Pompliano highlighted as a win. Schiff, known for repeatedly predicting Bitcoin's demise, was challenged by Pompl...
