Bitcoin surged past $80,000 on May 4, reaching its highest level since January 2026, driven by increased inflows into its derivatives market. The price briefly hit $80,617 before slightly retracting to around $79,760, pushing Bitcoin's market cap to $1.6 trillion. However, low spot demand and rising Bitcoin supply on exchanges suggest the rally is mainly fueled by leveraged traders, which may not be sustainable. Analysts predict a possible consolidation around $79,850 in the coming week, indicating a cautious near-term outlook.
On May 26, XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded net inflows of $1.55 million, continuing a 27-day streak of institutional accumulation despite broad market sell-offs affecting Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. While Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs saw signif...
Oil prices have surged over 75% in 2026 amid escalating Middle East tensions, with West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude rising from around $60 to above $100 per barrel. This surge has flipped the usual positive correlation between oil, Bitcoin, an...
Bitcoin extended its pullback to around $75,649, down 1.23%, amid a 72% surge in 24-hour trading volume to $35.6 billion, indicating active repositioning rather than panic selling. Despite increased volume, daily volatility remained muted, suggesting...
Leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped sharply as 'Extreme Fear' sentiment returned to the crypto market, with Bitcoin falling below $76,000 and over $300 million liquidated in 24 hours. Meanwhile, major U.S. stock indexes reached...
A $1.29 billion dark pool block trade in Blackrock's Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) occurred on May 26, 2026, marking the largest single institutional bitcoin ETF trade on record. The trade involved roughly 16,400 BTC and was executed without disruptin...
