Bitcoin's rally toward $80,000 in early May triggered the fastest growth in BTC perpetual futures open interest seen in 2026, with Binance capturing the largest share of new derivatives capital. This surge reflects strong trader activity, with open interest surpassing 2025 highs and signaling new position building ahead of a potential breakout. Additionally, rising stablecoin reserves and altcoin deposits suggest broader market repositioning beyond Bitcoin. However, negative funding rates indicate many traders were short, so the open interest spike may also reflect short liquidations, not just bullish demand.
The Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady with zero chance of cuts until 2027 is creating pressure on the cryptocurrency market, particularly Bitcoin. Higher rates reduce liquidity and investor appetite for risk, causing Bitcoin to...
Bitcoin is currently retesting the breakout zone from its W-pattern between $75,800 and $76,800, which now serves as critical support. Holding this range keeps the bullish setup intact, targeting a potential rise to $90,000 or higher. The price remai...
Bitcoin recently dropped below $77,000 after being rejected at its 200-day moving average, a key resistance level seen in past bear markets. Analyst Benjamin Cowen predicts this weakness could continue through Q3 and early Q4, with two possible scena...
An SEC veteran clarified that Ripple was never under a gag order during its legal battle, as it chose full litigation over settlement. Binance announced it will delist eight low-liquidity trading pairs involving BTC, ETH, and UNI to improve market qu...
Bitcoin's price hovered near the critical $76,000 support level on May 19, 2026, after a strong multiweek rally. Market indicators showed mixed momentum with nine sell signals, reflecting cautious trading as volatility compressed and price consolidat...
