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27 Apr 2026, 17:51
BTC jumps 14 percent this month as ETF inflows hit $2.1 billion
🚀 BTC soars 14 percent in April as ETF inflows reach $2.1 billion. Bullish sentiment continues despite political and economic uncertainties. Continue Reading: BTC jumps 14 percent this month as ETF inflows hit $2.1 billion The post BTC jumps 14 percent this month as ETF inflows hit $2.1 billion appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
27 Apr 2026, 17:49
MARA Holdings targets bitcoin quantum threat and network resilience with new foundation
Bitcoin's future is not guaranteed, said CEO Fred Thiel at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas.
27 Apr 2026, 17:49
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) hits 3-months high, but there is a risk
PENGU surged to a three-month high of $0.01035 before pulling back to around $0.009950 at press time, marking a 15.19% gain over the past 24 hours. Over a longer horizon, the gains are even more pronounced, with PENGU up 33.4% over the past week and more than 50% in the last 30 days. However, despite this recovery, the token remains about 85.7% below its all-time high of $0.06845, recorded in December 2024. Token unlock drives liquidity surge The timing of the rally closely aligns with a major token unlock event that took place on April 17. A total of 703 million PENGU tokens, representing roughly 0.79% of the total supply, were released into circulation. Data from DNTV Research shows that these tokens followed a “vesting-claim-and-disperse” pattern, moving into at least 19 separate wallets. This distribution pattern is often associated with large holders preparing to offload positions, and the market reaction appears to support this view. Trading activity spiked sharply, with 24-hour volume rising to $407.6 million, an increase of more than 150%. This surge in liquidity created the conditions for large transactions to occur without significantly disrupting price stability. The price increase, therefore, coincided with a period in which newly unlocked tokens could be absorbed by the market. Rather than being purely demand-driven, the rally appears to have provided an opportunity for early participants to distribute holdings into heightened trading activity. According to DropsTab , another unlock of the same size, 703.92 million tokens, is scheduled for May 17. This upcoming event introduces a similar dynamic, where additional supply may again require strong demand to prevent downward pressure. NFT narrative and ecosystem growth add momentum While the token unlock set the stage, broader market narratives added momentum to the move. PENGU has emerged as one of the top performers in the NFT-related token category, benefiting from renewed interest in the sector. Social sentiment has increasingly focused on the expansion of the Pudgy Penguins brand beyond digital collectibles. Developments such as a branded payment initiative tied to Visa and retail exposure through large-scale distribution channels have helped attract mainstream attention. These factors have strengthened the narrative around real-world utility, which in turn has supported buying activity. A broader rotation into NFT tokens has also contributed to the rally. As capital flowed into the segment, PENGU was among the primary beneficiaries, leading gains and attracting speculative interest. Short-term PENGU price outlook From a technical perspective, PENGU is now testing a critical resistance level near $0.010. The recent high of $0.010492 briefly pushed above this level before encountering selling pressure. Support has formed around $0.008375, and holding above this zone would preserve the current upward structure. A break below it could signal a short-term reversal. At the current price of $0.009686, the token is trading just below resistance, leaving the market at a key decision point. The recent breakout also follows a prolonged downtrend, making this level particularly significant. A sustained move above $0.010 would indicate continued strength, especially if supported by strong trading volume similar to the recent spike. However, recurring token unlocks introduce an ongoing supply overhang. With another 703 million tokens set to enter circulation in May, price action in the coming weeks will likely depend on how effectively demand can absorb the additional supply. The post Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) hits 3-months high, but there is a risk appeared first on Invezz
27 Apr 2026, 17:43
Bitmine buys 101,901 Ethereum as total holdings hit 5.08M
Bitmine purchased 101,901 Ethereum, increasing the number of ETH tokens owned by the firm to 5,078,000 coins. That amounts to a treasury valuation of about $12 billion, at $2,369 per ETH token, and the company now owns 4.21% of the total circulated supply. This is by far the biggest purchase made by the company within one week since mid-December 2025. With cryptocurrency investments of $13 billion, $940 million in cash, and what Bitmine refers to as moonshots in companies like Eightco Holdings, worth $91 million, and Beast Industries, worth $200 million, the company now holds assets worth $13.3 billion. Bitmine’s Ethereum purchase pace is ramping up The latest acquisition didn’t happen in isolation. Bitmine has maintained a higher buying pace for four straight weeks. Back in January 2026, weekly buys sat around 40,000 ETH. By mid-March, the company pushed that to roughly 61,000 ETH in a single week. The week of April 13 brought 71,524 ETH. Now, the April 27 announcement puts last week’s haul at 101,901. Each week has also moved the supply-ownership needle. Bitmine held roughly 3.5% of all ETH at the start of 2026. It’s now at 4.21%, with a stated goal of hitting 5%. Tom Lee has been direct about the reasoning. In his view, ETH is in the final stages of what he calls a “mini-crypto winter.” He also pointed to ETH’s performance since geopolitical tensions escalated. The asset has outperformed the S&P 500 by 1,696 basis points since the Iran War started. He sees this as evidence of ETH functioning as a store of value under pressure. The MAVAN staking platform is now a revenue engine While the acquisition headlines continue to trend, Bitmine is earning money through staking. Bitmine currently holds 3,701,589 ETH, representing 73% of its total ETH balance, courtesy of MAVAN (Made in America Validator Network) by Bitmine. Based on prevailing conditions, the annual income from staking is estimated at $264 million. Nonetheless, the full potential of MAVAN regarding the entire stake that Bitmine holds in terms of ETH would result in annual income from staking of $363 million. The inception of MAVAN was an internal infrastructure project, but Bitmine intends to open MAVAN to institutional investors, custodians, and others. Yielding at 3.033%, the annualized basis is only slightly higher than the general staking rate for Ethereum at 3.028%. Ethereum’s role in the broader investment thesis The buying isn’t just about price appreciation. Lee has shared two structural reasons the company keeps accumulating. First, traditional finance will keep using blockchain rails to conduct its business, regardless of temporary drops, because it already uses Ethereum’s blockchain to tokenize its assets on Wall Street. Second, agentic AIs require public infrastructure to operate. Public Ethereum blockchain is superior to private blockchain solutions in that aspect, and its demand should keep rising as well. Institutional backing for the hypothesis still holds strong. According to BNN, ARK’s Cathie Wood, Pantera, Founders Fund, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, DCG, and Bill Miller III are named supporters of BMNR. The daily trading volume for BMNR is around $845 million, which makes it the 129th most actively traded stock on the market. There’s a middle ground between leaving money in the bank and rolling the dice in crypto. Start with this free video on decentralized finance .
27 Apr 2026, 17:37
Publicly Traded Strive Buys $60 Million in Bitcoin, Plans BTC Business Summit
Strive Inc. purchased 789 more Bitcoin while its subsidiary prepares to educate business leaders on corporate crypto adoption.
27 Apr 2026, 17:32
Travelex Bank launches instant global payments using XRP
🚀 Travelex Bank introduced instant global transfers with Ripple’s $XRP infrastructure. Clients now enjoy faster, low-cost international payments. 🟢 Key point: Blockchain tech is becoming the backbone of mainstream finance. Continue Reading: Travelex Bank launches instant global payments using XRP The post Travelex Bank launches instant global payments using XRP appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
