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20 Apr 2026, 09:41
5 Reasons Why Ethereum Could Hit $1,000: Top Trader Highlights DeFi Exploits and Weakening "Bull Thesis"
Top analyst Ansem outlines five key risks behind a potential drop in Ethereum to $1,000, citing DeFi exploits, $6 billion outflows from Aave and weakening network fundamentals.
20 Apr 2026, 09:36
TRON Price Surges Days After the Firm Behind TRX Launches in US
Tron (TRX) gains steady momentum after its listing on Binance.US, attracting new US-based traders. Improved accessibility and regulated entry points drive higher liquidity and a noticeable rise in trading volumes. Strong network usage, including rising USDT supply and active users, continues to support the ongoing price strength. TRON TRX -0.98% continued the upward path over the past 24 hours even as the general crypto market was not particularly supportive. The crypto rose 1.03% to close near $0.332. This was a solid performance considering the market was gradually falling and it seemed that buying interest was stable. The new listing on Binance.US seems to be primarily behind this momentum. It has enhanced access for US-based users and increased liquidity to the crypto. It was listed on April 16, 2026. It incorporated the two trading pairs of TRX in trading against the US dollar and USDT. This opens the door in the US to American users who like regulated platforms. That, in turn, allowed for a rapid increase in trading activity. From the figures, there appeared a sharp rise in daily trading volume, more than 50% in a day. Tron (TRX) Surges Despite Market Slowdown The move into the US market holds importance for TRON’s long-term crypto ambitions. Regulated exchanges tend to attract both retail and institutional participants. This improves price discovery and reduces friction for new buyers. It also hints at a level of compliance readiness, which remains a key factor for growth in major financial markets. The listing has therefore acted as a near-term catalyst for price strength. TRON is now live on @BinanceUS . Trading is now available on the TRX/USD and TRX/USDT pairs, with deposits and withdrawals supported via the TRON network. pic.twitter.com/LAn4Aff9cg — TRON DAO (@trondao) April 16, 2026 At the same time, underlying network activity continues to support the crypto. TRON has recorded strong growth in its stablecoin ecosystem. The supply of USDT on the network has crossed $85 billion. Daily active users have also reached around 3.2 million. These figures show consistent engagement rather than short bursts of speculative activity. Protocol revenue has also remained strong, with fees reaching close to $82 million in recent months. This steady usage provides a base for price stability. New integrations are also expanding the network’s reach. A fresh stablecoin has been introduced on SunSwap V4. This provides to the ecosystem a variety of liquidity choices for users. Such changes help to keep them pertinent in the cut throat DeFi game. This keeps developers and traders connected in the network too. Technically, TRX is testing resistance in the vicinity of $0.332. At the moment, momentum indicators indicate that the stock is getting a little bit overbought if not in the short term. This might hamper the near-term upside unless underpinned by the need for strong volume. If the price remains above the $0.326 support level, it may try to pull back toward that $0.337 to $0.346 range. But falling below this support could see a pullback back toward the 30-day average around $0.318. And recent corporate activity has added yet another layer to the narrative. The listed entity Tron Inc., closely related to the ecosystem, reported that it acquired more than 152,000 TRX tokens at an average price of $0.3286. It acquired additional assets totaling over 692 million TRX in the transaction. That accumulation lowers circulating supply in the short run, which can help prop up prices. It also reduces circulating supply in the short term, which can support prices.
20 Apr 2026, 09:30
OKX Launches Simplified ‘Event Contracts’ for Bitcoin and Ether Price Predictions
OKX has launched a simplified trading product that allows eligible users in Asia, Latin America, and the Commonwealth of Independent States region to predict the price movements of bitcoin and ethereum. Key Takeaways: OKX launched Event Contracts on April 20, 2026, for users to predict BTC and ETH price movements. The tool simplifies trading by
20 Apr 2026, 09:30
Bitcoin Pulls Back Below Key Levels As Iran Tensions Rise Again
The Crypto Fear & Greed Index crept up two points to 29 out of 100 on Monday — its highest reading since late January — but that number still signals fear among Bitcoin investors. Related Reading: Strategy Raises $1.76B War Chest As Saylor Signals Bigger Bitcoin Buy Markets had barely settled from a rough weekend before the index was being watched again as a barometer of just how shaky confidence remains in the crypto space. That unease has a clear cause. A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, which had given financial markets a brief lift and helped keep oil prices in check, is now under serious strain. It is set to expire Wednesday. Source: Alternative.me US Military Seizure Rattles Markets The trouble started Saturday when Iran said it would shut down key oil shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin, which had climbed to $78,300 on Coinbase late Friday — its strongest price since early February — quickly gave up those gains. By Saturday and into early Sunday, it had slid to between $75,000 and $76,000. Then came Sunday night. The US military opened fire on an Iranian cargo ship and later took control of it, saying the vessel had attempted to break through a US blockade of Iranian ports. Tehran called the move a ceasefire violation and vowed retaliation. Iran also pulled out of peace talks scheduled for Monday in Islamabad, Pakistan. Bitcoin dropped sharply. It briefly fell under $74,000. JUST IN: Bitcoin falls under $74,000 after Iran rejects second round of peace talks with the US. pic.twitter.com/Bxyx687J3a — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) April 19, 2026 Stock Futures And Oil Feel The Pressure Too Crypto was not the only market caught off guard. S&P 500 futures fell 0.78% Sunday night. Nasdaq-100 futures dropped 0.6%. Dow Jones futures lost roughly 450 points, or about 0.89%. Oil moved in the opposite direction. With Iran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors for crude — oil futures surged more than 4.5%, pushing above $95 a barrel. Related Reading: Alibaba AI Model Puts XRP Price Between $7 And $42 By Year-End Ceasefire Expiry Puts Wednesday In Focus The coming days will likely determine where things head next. With Iran rejecting new negotiations and the ceasefire window closing fast, traders are watching closely. The brief rally Bitcoin enjoyed last week, built partly on hopes that US-Iran tensions were cooling, has been wiped out. At last check, Bitcoin was trading near $75,098. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
20 Apr 2026, 09:27
A $300 million borrowing spike on Aave signals liquidity crunch after exploit
The aftershocks of the Saturday's KelpDAO hack are spreading through stablecoin markets in ways that were not immediately obvious.
20 Apr 2026, 09:23
HTX Releases April 2026 Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves
According to the latest Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves (PoR) data, as of April 1, 2026 (UTC+8), HTX’s reserve ratios for major assets continue to exceed 100%. This ensures sufficient capital liquidity and maintains a stable standard for asset transparency and security. A major highlight of this disclosure is the upgrade to the USDs display. By displaying all USD-pegged stablecoins (including USDT and USDC) in a unified view of USDs, HTX has further enhanced the clarity and readability of the asset structure. In terms of specific holdings, user assets of both BTC and ETH saw growth this month. The BTC reserve ratio stands at 101% with user assets totaling 21,314 coins, while the ETH reserve ratio is 100% with user assets increasing to 117,175 coins. Additionally, the TRX reserve ratio reached 108% with user assets at 9,186,362,462 coins. Other reported reserve ratios include USDs at 104%, HTX at 103%, XRP at 104%, and WLFI at 103%, while DOGE and SOL both maintained a 100% ratio. To date, HTX has consistently published PoR reports for 42 consecutive months. This transparent mechanism strengthens our capital management and risk management capabilities, ensuring the ongoing protection of user funds. You can access the “Assets > Proof of Reserves” section at any time on our official website to verify monthly reserve reports. The post HTX Releases April 2026 Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves first appeared on HTX Square .
