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A wave of forced liquidations swept through crypto markets on Tuesday as traders who had bet against Bitcoin and Ether were caught off guard by a sharp price surge tied to hopes of a US-Iran agreement. Around 80% of the $530 million in total liquidations over 24 hours — roughly $425 million — came from… Continue reading Hope For Iran Deal Sparks Risk-On Rally, Bitcoin Nears $75K
The US, Russia and China together control over 65% of global Bitcoin hashrate, a reminder that mining power remains heavily concentrated even as local shocks push smaller markets up and down. In that mix, Iran has seen a sharp fall. Its hashrate dropped about 77% in the past quarter, to roughly 2 EH/s, after months… Continue reading Iran’s Crypto Mining Sector Hit Hard As Hashrate Drops Nearly 80%
West Texas Intermediate crude has hit $115 a barrel, gasoline prices in the US are up nearly 40% since late February, and Bitcoin is still trying to break through a wall it has failed to climb six times now. That is the world Bitcoin finds itself in on Monday as it briefly touched $69,550 —… Continue reading Bitcoin Sits 45% Below Its Peak As Short Sellers Absorb $276M In Losses
More than 8 million wallets now hold XRP — a milestone that comes even as the token’s price sits well below where it stood less than a year ago. A Market Still Chasing Its Peak XRP traded at $1.35 on Monday, up roughly 4% on the day, but still more than 60% below the $3.65… Continue reading XRP Wallet Count Tops 8 Million As Trading Volume Nears $4 Billion
Crude oil climbed back above $100 a barrel and Bitcoin slipped as US President Donald Trump used a White House address to say the military campaign in Iran was close to wrapping up, while also warning that more strikes could come in the next two to three weeks. Markets Move First Bitcoin fell about 2%… Continue reading Bitcoin Weakens While Oil Climbs After Trump Signals Continued Iran Strikes
A drop to $54,000 could mark one of the strongest buying opportunities in Bitcoin’s current cycle, according to on-chain data analysts — but the price still sits roughly 20% above that level, and some market watchers say the bottom may not yet be in. Realized Price Draws Attention From Long-Term Investors The metric at the… Continue reading Bitcoin Below $54K Would Signal Best Accumulation Zone, Analyst Says
Investors are currently sifting through a decade of market data to see if a massive spike in energy costs will sink Bitcoin and the crypto market. While many people focus on the immediate price of oil, the real damage to Bitcoin in the past often came from internal industry blowouts rather than what was happening… Continue reading Bitcoin Faces Fresh Pressure As Oil Crosses $104 For First Time In 4 Years
The week opens with crypto markets focused on the macro backdrop: while several protocol-level events are scheduled, developments around the Iran conflict and Fed signaling are likely to remain the dominant drivers. Reuters reported Sunday that the Pentagon is preparing for possible weeks of ground operations in Iran, though Trump has not approved those plans,… Continue reading What To Watch In Crypto This Week: Key Dates And Events
Crypto prices came under pressure again on Friday as Treasury yields, not crude, became the macro variable traders could not ignore. Bitcoin slipped back below $69,000 after a short-lived relief rally earlier this week, while ether also traded lower, as hopes for a near-term easing in the Iran conflict faded and the US 10-year yield… Continue reading Crypto Prices Under Pressure As Bond Market Stress Overtakes Oil Shock
Iran told the International Maritime Organization this week that non-hostile ships could pass through the Strait of Hormuz. That single statement was enough to send Bitcoin back above $70,000 — a level it had been struggling to hold as tensions between Washington and Tehran kept traders on edge. A Volatile 48 Hours For Bitcoin The… Continue reading Bitcoin Claws Back $71,000 As US-Iran Truce Talks Shake Markets