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As Bitcoin (BTC) seeks to solidify its position around $71,000, the cryptocurrency faces a challenge from the $74,000 resistance level that has so far prevented a decisive breakout.  However, recent insights from Bloomberg indicate that a collection of indicators, historically associated with the conclusion of downward trends, suggest the current sell-off may be reaching its final phase. Bitcoin Recovery In Sight?  Brett Munster of Blockforce Capital said that one of these indicators has already entered a range that has frequently preceded past lows. Meanwhile, two others are indicating figures between $54,000 and $58,000, which is lower than the current price range of between $65,000 and $73,000 that was set during the month.  Although a definitive price floor is no...

Bitcoin and crypto exchanges built much of the cryptocurrency industry’s reputation by challenging traditional finance. However, as major Wall Street institutions deepen their involvement in crypto services, the structure of the market could begin to change in ways that place pressure on both exchanges and the broader ecosystem surrounding Bitcoin. Why Bitcoin And Crypto Exchanges Could Face Pressure Recent industry commentary highlights how large financial institutions are gradually positioning themselves to compete directly with crypto exchanges. Among them, Morgan Stanley has been expanding its digital asset capabilities, moving beyond simple exposure products toward services such as crypto trading, custody, and staking. The development signals a broader shift in ...

Musk's restructuring of xAI highlights challenges in leadership transitions and the impact of aggressive management on company morale and talent retention.
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18 projects raised $220 million this week, led by KAST ($80M) and Cryptio ($45M), while Strategy and Bitmine announced over $1.4 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum treasury purchases. Jito acquired SolanaFloor, Meta acquired Moltbook, PolyGun acquired Polymarket Analytics, Paribu acquired Clave, and Metaplanet launched a $25 million Bitcoin-focused venture fund. On Crypto Twitter, Shayon Sengupta argued that Internet Labor Markets will drive the next wave of adoption, Arthur Hayes highlighted the role of speculation and reflexivity in crypto markets, and Jay Yu outlined an AI-native financial stack built on crypto infrastructure.

XRP may be approaching another pivotal moment as its long-term cycle pattern continues to repeat. Historically, strong expansion phases have been followed by extended corrections before the market eventually builds momentum for the next major move. With price now nearing key structural support and technical confluence zones, analysts suggest the current consolidation could represent the groundwork for a potential expansion phase ahead. XRP Continues To Respect Long-Term Rising Trendline According to crypto analyst Egrag Crypto, XRP has continued to respect a long-term ascending trendline since its major breakout in 2017. Throughout this period, each powerful expansion phase has been followed by a descending corrective move, forming a repeating cycle within the broade...

The launch of Velotrade's crypto prop platform could democratize access to capital for traders, potentially reshaping the crypto trading landscape.
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Bitcoin weekend volume as a share of total weekly volume fell from 26% in 2019 to 20% in 2026, driven by the collapse of weekend banking rails and the shift of volume into ETF-linked vehicles that only trade during NYSE hours. But the Iran strikes weekend of February 28, 2026, showed what happens when a major event lands while traditional markets are closed: Hyperliquid processed $13.6 billion in a single day, a 6.9x spike over the prior weekend, and Polymarket hit monthly highs in both volume and active users. Critically, weekend price discovery worked. Hyperliquid's gold perps priced within 22 to 31 basis points of Monday's COMEX open, and directional accuracy across 35 instruments hit 100%. CME's 24/7 crypto futures launch on May 29, 2026, will be the first real t...

Crypto analyst Osemka has suggested that DOGE is at a make-or-break level, where it could see a parabolic move to the upside or suffer a huge decline. The analyst alluded to the Dogecoin EMA, which could determine the next move for the foremost meme coin.  Dogecoin EMA Set To Determine Next Move For The Meme Coin In an X post, Osemka said that something will soon have to give, alluding to the Dogecoin EMA. The analyst noted that DOGE has been getting slammed by the EMA for the past three weeks, that there will soon be no room left to run, and that a decision will be made. The accompanying chart showed that the DOGE price could still drop to a new low of around $0.084. However, there is also the possibility that the meme coin could finally break above this EMA.  Relat...

Bitcoin's resilience amid economic uncertainty suggests a potential shift in its role as a hedge, but market sentiment remains cautious.
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The US Treasury (OFAC) has sanctioned six individuals and two entities tied to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) IT‑worker schemes that allegedly generated nearly $800 million in 2024. US Vs. DPRK Over Crypto Fraud Crypto is once again at the center of Washington’s latest sanctions push. On an official press release on March 12, the US Treasury announced that they have blacklisted a North Korean IT‑worker network accused of routing nearly $800 million through digital assets to fund weapons programs in 2024. The Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, quoted on the announcement, warned that “The North Korean regime targets American companies through deceptive schemes carried out by its overseas IT operatives, who weaponize sensitive data and extort bus...