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17 Apr 2026, 07:30
Bitcoin Rallies On Fragile Peace Deal Between Israel And Lebanon
Bitcoin traders are already betting the wider US-Iran ceasefire will hold. Data from prediction market Polymarket puts the odds of a permanent peace deal by April 22 at 23%. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Faces First Test At $76K As Sellers Step In: Analysts Markets React To Diplomatic Breakthrough That confidence is showing up in Bitcoin’s price. The world’s largest cryptocurrency climbed to $74,650 on Thursday, bouncing back from an intraday low of around $73,050, according to TradingView data. The move came within hours of US President Donald Trump announcing a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon — a deal that had been quietly taking shape following direct talks between the two countries on US soil the day before. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, saying both sides had agreed to begin the truce immediately as part of broader efforts toward lasting peace. Short. Direct. And enough to move markets. Nuclear Talks Add To Optimism The Israel-Lebanon deal matters beyond its own terms. Iran had made clear it would walk away from its own ceasefire agreement with the US if Israeli strikes on Lebanon did not stop. With that condition now met, the path to a second round of US-Iran peace talks looks more open. Reports from Pakistani mediators indicate a major step forward on Iran’s nuclear program, which was the main sticking point when the two sides failed to reach a deal in the first round of negotiations last weekend. Bitcoin had already touched a multi-month peak of $76,000 earlier this week, driven by growing optimism that the US-Iran conflict could wind down. The war had weighed heavily on risk assets from its early days, with rising oil prices stoking inflation fears that kept investors cautious. As those concerns ease, money has started moving back into crypto. Ceasefire Extension In Focus Tensions remain, even if they have softened. Trump’s decision to blockade the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week rattled nerves, though markets have since stabilized. The window for a resolution is narrow. Both the US-Iran truce and the newly announced Israel-Lebanon ceasefire are short-term arrangements, not permanent agreements. Related Reading: ‘Extremely Good News’ – XRP DeFi Momentum Builds As SEC Softens Position On Interfaces Still, the mood among traders has shifted. Pakistani officials are said to be shuttling communications between Washington and Tehran ahead of a potential second round of talks. Based on reports, both governments continue to engage through back channels even as formal negotiations pause. Whether the ceasefires hold — and whether they grow into something more durable — will likely determine where Bitcoin heads next. Featured image from ddnews.gov.in, chart from TradingView
17 Apr 2026, 07:30
Bitcoin bears are taking over, but BTC still looks bullish – Here’s why
A supply-squeeze rally may happen in time.
17 Apr 2026, 07:30
MiCA Decoded: Your Crypto White Paper Can’t Just Be a Gitbook or PDF
When most people hear crypto white paper, they think of Satoshi Nakamoto’s nine-page document, or an ICO-era pitch deck dressed up in technical language. MiCA has a different definition, and the gap between the popular understanding and the legal reality is where many compliance failures begin. MiCA Decoded is a 12-article weekly series for Bitcoin.com
17 Apr 2026, 07:27
Ethereum just had its busiest quarter ever, capping a three-year comeback
Quarterly transactions hit 200.4 million in Q1 2026, the first time above 200 million and more than double the 2023 lows.
17 Apr 2026, 07:24
Bitcoin Price Holds $74K as ETF Inflows Stay Strong Amid Volatility
Bitcoin price remains steady at $74,000 mark. The ETF flows have been steady, which indicates continued institutional support. $283 million in liquidations and weak spot demand signal short-term volatility and caution. Bitcoin’s price is currently down by 0.5% and the price of the token is hovering around the $74,000 mark. The market cap has slipped to $1.49 trillion which is also down by 0.56% and the trading volume is up by 2.15%. All of this has happened in the last 24- hours, according to CoinMarketCap . Moreover, Bitcoin is underperforming the broader crypto market, where the market cap fell 0.11% to $2.54 trillion, as per CoinMarketCap. At press time, the price of the token stands at $74,667.61 with a dip of 0.53% in the last 24-hours as per CoinMarketCap. BTC 24-hour chart Bitcoin ETF Inflows Stay Positive Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $26.05 million on April 16, 2026, marking three straight days of positive inflows and steady investor interest, as per SoSoValue . BlackRock’s IBIT led the inflows with $81.71 million, while Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust added $16.67 million. On the other side, Fidelity’s BTC saw the biggest outflow of $35.99 million. Overall, Bitcoin ETFs now hold nearly $97.9 billion in assets, showing that despite short-term market fluctuations, institutional demand for BTC remains strong. Citigroup Boosts Bitcoin-Gold Combo According to CNBC, Citigroup published a report where it looked at portfolios over the last decade. The key findings stated that mixing Bitcoin and gold into a standard stock-and bond setup lifts returns without adding extra risk. Adding bitcoin alongside gold to your portfolio juiced returns and didn’t raise risk, study shows https://t.co/9S99VzpfGs — CNBC (@CNBC) April 16, 2026 For everyday investors, it means big banks now back Bitcoin as a safe diversifier, like digital gold. This could nudge conservative funds to buy in, driving steady demand over time. Massive $283M Liquidations Shake Futures Drama hit the markets as Bitcoin’s price bounced wildly between $73,200 and $75,400. In just three hours, $283 million in futures bets got wiped out, where $166 million from longs and $117 million from shorts. Traders call it a “two-sided squeeze,” fueled by shorts covering losses rather than fresh buying. Spot market data shows weak buying power behind the rebound. Cumulative volume delta stayed low, hinting the rally might stall $76,000. For now, it’s neutral news, volatility cleared junk leverage, but it reminds everyone how derivative fuel Bitcoin’s rollercoaster rides. Short-term traders felt the pain but long holders shrugged it off. Fake Ledger Wallets Steal Millions Security nightmares struck with counterfeit Ledger Nano S Plus devices . These fakes look real but pack sneaky firmware that grabs recovery phrases and PINs, sending them straight to thieves. More than $9.5 million vanished from 50+ victims. The scam exploits the supply chain, not the blockchain. If bought from shady sellers, your “secure” wallet becomes a trap. This bearish wake-up call stresses one rule, stick to official sources like Ledger’s site. Bitcoin’s protocol is rock-solid, but human errors in hardware open doors to crooks. Analysts Warns of Downside Pressure Trader Durin IV, posted on X and stated that Bitcoin may face a short-term downside after failing to break a key resistance area. According to him, BTC is forming an ascending triangle, a pattern where prices make higher lows but keep hitting the same ceiling. That ceiling, known as a horizontal supply zone, is where sellers repeatedly step in. GM CT $BTC is facing rejection from a horizontal supply zone within an ascending triangle pattern , with the 200MA acting as strong resistance This confluence suggests potential for further downside in the short term Make of this what you will 🤷♂️ pic.twitter.com/ltlELVQdWs — Durin IV (@crypto_durin) April 17, 2026 On top of that, the 200-day moving average, a widely watched long-term trend line, is also acting as resistance. When multiple resistance signals line up like this (also known as confluence), it usually strengthens the bearish case. Because BTC got rejected from this zone instead of breaking above it, the trader believes price could move lower in the near term, with around $73,000 as a possible level to watch if the weakness continues. Final Thought Bitcoin price remains steady near the $74,000 zone. Even though there is continued ETF inflow, which indicates strong investor interest, weak buying pressure, recent liquidations, and resistance levels point to possible short-term downside. Overall, long-term sentiment remains positive but the market may stay volatile in the near term. Also Read: Bitcoin Price Surges on Biggest Accumulation Wave Since 2013
17 Apr 2026, 07:22
Ethereum eyes under 1 minute finality with new model
🟣 Ethereum could soon achieve sub-1 minute transaction finality. The foundation is testing a new model where a small committee—rather than all validators—handles block production. Continue Reading: Ethereum eyes under 1 minute finality with new model The post Ethereum eyes under 1 minute finality with new model appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
