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21 Apr 2026, 12:12
Morgan Stanley scoops up over $16 million of this crypto
American banking giant Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS ) has continued its aggressive push into cryptocurrency through the recent launch of its spot Bitcoin ( BTC ) exchange-traded fund ( ETF ). Specifically, the institution acquired an additional 215 Bitcoin worth approximately $16.43 million, according to the latest on-chain data retrieved by Finbold from Arkham on April 21. The purchase, executed via Coinbase Prime, brings the bank’s total holdings in the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (MSBT) to 1,820.6 Bitcoin, valued at around $138.1 million at current market prices. MSBT Bitcoin transaction. Source: Arkham The MSBT ETF, launched on April 8, became the first spot Bitcoin ETF issued by a major U.S. bank. Listed on NYSE Arca, it drew about $34 million in first-day inflows and features a leading low expense ratio of 0.14%, positioning it as a cost-effective option. Indeed, the company’s product has had a strong start, attracting more than $100 million in net inflows within its first week of trading. MSBT’s strong ETF start Data shows the fund pulled in about $103 million over its first six days, averaging roughly $17 million in daily inflows since its April 8 launch. While still trailing larger peers such as BlackRock’s IBIT, MSBT is emerging as a competitive entrant, having already surpassed the total inflows of WisdomTree’s WBTC, despite the latter being in the market since early 2024. Notably, MSBT’s low management fee, among the cheapest in the sector, combined with Morgan Stanley’s distribution strength, has helped drive investor interest. If inflows remain steady, the ETF could begin closing the gap with mid-tier rivals, including Invesco’s BTCO, Valkyrie’s BRRR, and Franklin Templeton’s EZBC. Whether MSBT can maintain its early momentum will be key as competition in the spot Bitcoin ETF market intensifies. Overall, the banking entity views Bitcoin as a portfolio diversifier and potential inflation hedge, and is leveraging its network of roughly 16,000 wealth advisors to offer clients regulated, simplified exposure without the need for direct custody or trading. The post Morgan Stanley scoops up over $16 million of this crypto appeared first on Finbold .
21 Apr 2026, 12:09
Crypto whale backs Polymarket bets for altcoins to extend 2026 decline
A prominent whale trader made a massive bet against altcoins, spreading $1M in 100 positions. The trader also signaled general bearish sentiment for all altcoin markets. Trader Dr. Profit opened a high-visibility bet against altcoins. The trader allocated $1M spread into 100 altcoin positions. Dr. Profit is generally bearish, holding a $120K BTC short, as well as a prominent SPX short position. The sentiment matches Polymarket bets for a long-term slide of the entire altcoin market. Polymarket traders match the sentiment of Dr. Profit, also expecting the altcoin bear market to continue in 2027. | Source: Polymarket The trader selected altcoins lacking strong fundamentals, expecting the assets to continue declining. The positions are using separate margins, so that even if one gets liquidated, only 1% of the collateral will be lost. Dr. Profit has not shared the exact positions, which are available only to his closed group. Despite this, the positioning signals distrust of most altcoins and a low probability of an altcoin market . Whale trader bets against assets with long-term downward trends The altcoin market remains risky, with assets competing for either long or short positions . Trending assets with a growing social media mindshare still have dramatic rallies and significant demand and can outperform in the short term. Recent examples include the high-risk rallies of RAVE and SIREN. Dr. Profit focuses on the altcoins that have been sliding over the course of a few years, with no recoveries. He believes at least 90% of the market is on a constant downtrend, with no realistic chance of reversal. The trader predicted another 50% drop, making most of the 100 positions profitable and expecting up to $500,000 in total profit. Shorting altcoins remains risky , and even the bearish whale has taken precautions not to get caught in unexpected liquidations. In 2026, altcoin trading is more cautious, with a lower chance that hype would lift all assets organically. In the past year, crypto has also relied on whales rather than retail. Is another altcoin season still possible? As of April 2026, the altcoin season index is at 39 points, a neutral stalemate between BTC and other assets. Even blue-chip altcoins like ETH, SOL, and XRP are stagnating. Despite this, legacy listings and the potential for strong price moves make some tokens and altcoins attractive. Altcoins still dominate 21.5% of the crypto market capitalization and can reverse course quickly. This time around, traders are more strategic. Altcoins with exposure to South Korean markets, a handful of memes and new projects may still rally. While the market may not lift all altcoins, there is still liquidity and market makers that can reawaken selected assets. For some influencers, BTC is declining in influence, and an altcoin season can still happen in 2026. Historically, altcoin seasons have formed when BTC dominance reached a peak and started declining. Other analysts believe the current sideways trading for altcoins is a period of accumulation. Michael Van de Poppe , analyst and founder of MN Capital, believes the consolidation may precede a breakout. The current market has spent a longer time between altcoin seasons , and assets only have brief peaks before tokens crash again. Additionally, most of the prominent altcoins required curation and market makers to break out above the general trend. Don’t just read crypto news. Understand it. Subscribe to our newsletter. It's free .
21 Apr 2026, 12:06
Shiba Inu Revisits Historic Support Zone That Once Ignited a 1,660% Price Explosion: Will History Repeat?
One analyst believes Shiba Inu (SHIB) has revisited a critical price support zone that has historically sparked explosive rallies of up to 1,660%.
21 Apr 2026, 12:05
Ripple CEO Praises Current SEC Administration, XRP Army Reacts
The U.S. cryptocurrency industry is witnessing a noticeable change in regulatory tone, and that shift is drawing strong reactions from major market players. After years of tension between the Securities and Exchange Commission and digital asset companies, the agency’s current leadership is signaling a different approach—one focused on clarity, innovation, and investor protection rather than aggressive enforcement. This transition has become especially important for the XRP community, which spent years closely watching regulatory battles involving Ripple and the SEC . As confidence slowly returns to the market, industry leaders are closely watching whether Washington is finally moving toward a more balanced framework for crypto. Brad Garlinghouse Praises Paul Atkins’ Leadership Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, strongly endorsed the SEC’s current leadership following comments from SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, who marked his first year in office. Atkins posted that when he assumed office one year ago, he promised a “new day” at the SEC and claimed his administration had delivered. He said the agency’s agenda centers on restoring regulatory clarity, strengthening U.S. market competitiveness, and accelerating innovation to ensure America remains the strongest and safest place to invest. The SEC’s first mission is to protect investors. Under Gary Gensler, the SEC clearly lost its way. He declared war on a technology.. It was an unlawful power grab…and the courts said as much. By comparison, @SECPaulSAtkins is a breath of fresh air and sanity. He is a model… https://t.co/Two2NO2mqw — Brad Garlinghouse (@bgarlinghouse) April 20, 2026 Responding to that message, Garlinghouse sharply criticized former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler and praised Atkins for returning the agency to what he described as its real mission—protecting investors while supporting innovation. Garlinghouse argued that under Gensler, the SEC “declared war on a technology,” describing the previous administration’s strategy as an unlawful power grab. He said the courts ultimately exposed the weakness of that approach. By contrast, he described Atkins as “a breath of fresh air and sanity” and called him a model of leadership focused on what truly matters. Paul Atkins’ ACT Strategy Gains Attention Atkins, who was sworn in on April 21, 2025 , previously served as an SEC commissioner from 2002 to 2008 and later founded Patomak Global Partners. Since returning to the agency, he has pushed an agenda often described as the ACT strategy—Advance, Clarify, and Transform. In public interviews, including a CNBC appearance, Atkins emphasized the need for a rational regulatory framework for crypto. He highlighted clear rules for token issuance, custody, and trading as essential steps to protect investors from fraud while allowing innovation to grow responsibly. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 His leadership style contrasts with the prior “regulation by enforcement” approach under Gensler . Many crypto firms had argued that enforcement actions without clear rules created uncertainty and pushed innovation outside the United States. XRP Army Reacts with Support and Skepticism The XRP community responded quickly to Garlinghouse’s remarks. Popular XRP supporter Amelie welcomed Atkins’ leadership. She pointed to his commitment to creating practical crypto rules that protect investors without blocking growth. Crypto commentator Grace Millie also supported the shift, saying the SEC wasted significant resources under Gensler by relying too heavily on enforcement actions instead of transparent rulemaking. However, not everyone agreed. Community member JunkSavvy pushed back on the praise, citing the MMTLP controversy and arguing that investor protection demands concrete accountability, not just strong public statements. Another user, OPM-DEGEN_589, urged lawmakers to move faster on the Clarity Act and reduce the influence of major banks over retail investors. A Defining Moment for U.S. Crypto Regulation The debate over Atkins’ leadership underscores a broader turning point for U.S. crypto policy. Investors and companies want more than promises—they want durable rules that support both innovation and trust. For Ripple, XRP holders, and the broader digital asset industry, the message is clear: regulatory clarity is no longer optional. It is the foundation for the next phase of growth. Disclaimer : This content is meant to inform and should not be considered financial advice. The views expressed in this article may include the author’s personal opinions and do not represent Times Tabloid’s opinion. Readers are urged to do in-depth research before making any investment decisions. Any action taken by the reader is strictly at their own risk. Times Tabloid is not responsible for any financial losses. Follow us on Twitter , Facebook , Telegram , and Google News The post Ripple CEO Praises Current SEC Administration, XRP Army Reacts appeared first on Times Tabloid .
21 Apr 2026, 12:04
Bitcoin Price Today April 21, 2026: Testing $76K Resistance – Breakout or Pullback Ahead?
The U.S. stock market may have possibly found a top, but Bitcoin is still moving higher. A breakout of $76K leaves the door open to the top of a 12-week long bear flag. This Bitcoin rally is hotting up. Do the bulls have what it takes to force their way out of this bear market? Bull/bear battle at $76K Source: TradingView The 4-hour time frame shows the $BTC price climbing higher, supported by an ascending trendline . Once again the price is up against the $76,000 horizontal resistance level , and the bulls are pressing it hard. The last time the bulls were able to overcome this level, a spurt up to the top of the bear flag was the result. The bulls will want to go one step higher this time and break out of the bear flag. In order for this current rally phase to begin failing, the price will need to fall through the ascending trendline, and also the strong horizontal support at $74,000. If this happens, the following move would likely be to test the bear market trendline, with the possibility of a move back to the bottom of the bear flag. Back to the top of the bear flag? Source: TradingView In the daily time frame it looks as though the bulls are winning the battle to move up through $76,000. All being well for the bulls, the $BTC price could rise to the top of the bear flag again from here. The 50-day SMA is still curving up nicely, with a potential cross-up above the 100-day SMA in the coming days . The 100-day SMA is also starting to diverge from following the bear market trendline down. If it continues on the current path, it should also start to curve back around, adding its signal to a possible end to this bear market. Clear breakout and bullish signals in 2-week chart Source: TradingView Instead of looking at the $BTC price in the weekly time frame, we zoom out even further into the 2-week time frame, meaning that possibilities of fakeouts become even rarer. Here we can see that the current 2-week candle is completely above the bear market downtrend. With only five days or so left in this time frame it is looking increasingly likely that this candle is going to close in a bullish manner, and that is above the $74,000 resistance level, turning it into support. Even if it closes below, as long as it remains green, that would be a confirmation of the bear market trendline breakout. In the weekly time frame, the Stochastic RSI indicator lines are getting nearer the top of their limits , while in this 2-week time frame they are only just getting started. A close with the indicator lines above the 20.00 level would be bullish indeed. Finally, the RSI is displaying a similar picture to that in the weekly time frame . If the indicator line remains at roughly this 45 degree angle for the next five days, this will be further confirmation of a change to a bullish trend. A big rally is most definitely brewing. Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.
21 Apr 2026, 12:00
‘We’re just getting started’ – ZachXBT’s jab puts MemeCore under scrutiny
How did RaveDAO's price volatility shift attention to MemeCore's token ranking in the top 20 tokens by marketcap?
