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19 May 2026, 13:59
JPMorgan says ether and altcoins won't catch up to bitcoin without a major network boom
The bank said ether and the broader altcoin market continue to trail bitcoin as weak network activity, sluggish DeFi growth and limited real-world adoption weigh on investor demand.
19 May 2026, 13:59
BlackRock adds over 8,000 Bitcoin in May 2026
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ( IBIT ) has accumulated Bitcoin ( BTC ) worth more than $537 million in May. At the beginning of May, BlackRock’s IBIT held about 810,000 BTC, according to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence, analyzed by Finbold on May 19. By the end of the first week of May, IBIT’s Bitcoin holdings surged to roughly 823,000 coins, an increase of 13,000 BTCs. IBIT Bitcoin holdings for 1 month. Source: Arkham Intelligence Over the subsequent day through Tuesday, BlackRock’s IBIT has trimmed its BTC holdings by 6,000 coins to around 817,000 units at the time of reporting. On Monday, IBIT deposited 2,221 BTC, valued at about $170.59 million, to Coinbase Prime, as Finbold reported . During the past 24 hours, the fund deposited 5,847 BTC, worth approximately $449 million, into Coinbase Prime. As such, BlackRock investors have shifted from the initial aggressive Bitcoin accumulation recorded earlier this month to notable distribution. BlackRock investors accumulate Bitcoin despite unrealized losses BlackRock investors have continued to net purchase Bitcoin in May despite the fund being in notable net unrealized losses. Since Bitcoin’s early price capitulation in February 2026, IBIT has remained in net unrealized losses, currently hovering at $7.9 billion. IBIT profit and loss chart for three months. Source: Arkham Intelligence With BlackRock’s investors recording net purchases in May despite the fund holding significant unrealized losses, this signals strong institutional conviction. What’s next for BTC price? Bitcoin price has closely mirrored IBIT’s performance in May. The flagship coin recorded bullish sentiment in the first week of May, peaking slightly above $82,200, thus echoing BlackRock’s significant purchases. BTC/USD 30-day chart. Source: Finbold However, as IBIT accelerated outflows over the past few days, BTC price has turned bearish, dropping nearly 5% over the past seven days, trading at around $76,570 at the time of reporting. As such, if BlackRock’s investors accelerate sell-off in the coming days, BTC price could drop further and vice versa. The post BlackRock adds over 8,000 Bitcoin in May 2026 appeared first on Finbold .
19 May 2026, 13:54
Ripple unaffected as SEC lifts decades-old gag rule
🚨 Ripple faces no new restrictions after SEC repeals its gag rule. The “gag rule” never applied to Ripple since they never settled with the SEC. ✅ Key point: No change for $XRP’s legal status or regulatory uncertainty. Continue Reading: Ripple unaffected as SEC lifts decades-old gag rule The post Ripple unaffected as SEC lifts decades-old gag rule appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
19 May 2026, 13:45
Binance Unveils x402 on BNB Chain for Programmable HTTP Payments
BNB Chain Gets x402 as Binance introduces HTTP-Native programmable payments.
19 May 2026, 13:45
Bitcoin’s May Rally Toward $80K Ignites Fastest BTC Perpetual Futures Open Interest Growth of 2026
Bitcoin’s push toward $80,000 earlier this month has sparked the fastest growth in BTC perpetual futures open interest recorded so far in 2026, with Binance capturing the largest share of new derivatives capital. Open Interest Posts Strongest 2026 Surge Open interest is the measure of the total value of all active, unsettled futures positions across
19 May 2026, 13:42
Ethereum holds $2,088 support as $15,000 target emerges
🚀 Ethereum rebounds from $2,088 support, eyeing $15,000 in the next cycle. Price is holding its ground near $2,129 with analysts watching for a bullish scenario in $ETH. 🧩 Key point: Maintaining the long-term rising channel is critical for the $15,000 target. Continue Reading: Ethereum holds $2,088 support as $15,000 target emerges The post Ethereum holds $2,088 support as $15,000 target emerges appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
