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28 Apr 2026, 18:53
Ethereum Price Prediction: Downside Risk Toward $2,220
Ethereum remains under pressure after the latest drop cleared many long positions, while the liquidation heatmap still shows a major liquidity cluster near $2,220. ETH is also testing weak micro support near $2,289, and analysts say the short-term structure stays bearish unless buyers push price through the $2,319–$2,374 resistance area. Ethereum Liquidation Map Shows $2,220 Risk Zone After Longs Get Hit Ethereum saw a large batch of long liquidations during the latest decline, according to the liquidation heatmap shared by CW. ETH Liquidation Heatmap. Source: CW on X The chart shows ETH falling sharply after moving near the upper liquidity bands. That drop cleared many long positions, but the heatmap still shows a major liquidity cluster around the $2,220 area. That level now becomes the main downside zone to watch. If ETH weakens again, price may move toward that cluster as remaining long positions face pressure. However, the chart does not confirm a full breakdown by itself. It shows where liquidation pressure may build if price keeps falling. For now, Ethereum remains vulnerable after the latest long squeeze. A move toward $2,220 remains possible as long as sellers keep control near current resistance areas. Ethereum Tests Weak Micro Support as Downside Risk Builds Ethereum is still testing the 78.6% retracement level near $2,289, according to the chart shared by More Crypto Online. The analyst described this area as weak micro support. That means ETH has not yet shown enough strength to confirm a short-term recovery from the current zone. ETH 1H Chart. Source: More Crypto Online on X The chart shows ETH trading below a descending trendline, while price remains near the retracement area. Until ETH prints a clear upside impulse, the short-term structure continues to lean lower. The next downside area sits near $2,240, followed by deeper levels around $2,179 and $2,120. These levels fall inside the marked support zone for a possible wave 3 of (c) decline. On the upside, ETH needs to reclaim the nearby resistance area between roughly $2,319 and $2,374. A move through that zone would weaken the bearish short-term count. For now, Ethereum remains under pressure. The 78.6% retracement is holding as micro support, but the chart still points to downside risk unless buyers produce a stronger impulse move.
28 Apr 2026, 18:50
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Breakout Faces First Real Test
Bitcoin is testing short-term resistance near $77,510, while the weekly chart shows a close above the Bull Market Support Band, the 2025 low, and the March high. A move above $78,280 would strengthen the recovery, but buyers still need to defend the weekly retest before the breakout gains stronger confirmation. Bitcoin Tests First Resistance as $78,280 Level Comes Into Focus Bitcoin is testing the first short-term resistance area near $77,510, according to the chart shared by MCO Global DE. A break above that level would shift attention to the next key resistance near $78,280. The chart shows BTC rebounding from an intraday low, but the move still appears corrective because it has formed only a three-part structure so far. BTC 30M Chart. Source: MCO Global DE on X That means the market has not yet confirmed a stronger bottom in wave (B). A clean move above resistance would improve the short-term structure and could support a broader recovery attempt. However, the downside levels remain active if BTC fails to break higher. The chart marks support near $76,579, followed by $75,910 and $74,968. These levels sit inside the first micro-support zone. The broader setup remains cautious. Bitcoin has bounced from the lower range, but the analyst’s wave count shows that confirmation depends on whether buyers can push price above the nearby resistance zone. Bitcoin Weekly Close Reclaims Key Support as Retest Becomes Main Test Bitcoin closed the weekly candle above the Bull Market Support Band, the 2025 low, and the March high, according to the chart shared by Super฿ro. The chart shows BTC moving back into a key technical area after several weeks of recovery from its March low. The weekly close above those levels gives bulls a stronger short-term structure, but the next confirmation depends on a successful retest. BTC 1W Chart. Source: Super฿ro on X The Bull Market Support Band now acts as the main area to watch. If BTC holds above it, the chart suggests room for a move toward the upper Bollinger Band. However, a failed retest would weaken the breakout and put the reclaimed levels back in focus. That would show that the weekly close did not turn into confirmed support. For now, the setup depends on follow-through. Bitcoin has reclaimed major levels on the weekly chart, but buyers still need to defend the retest before the upper Bollinger Band becomes the next active target.
28 Apr 2026, 18:47
Warning: Bitcoin exchange inflows surge
The Bitcoin ( BTC ) exchange net inflows surged to the largest single-day in the past 30 days on April 27, fueled by whale investors. On Monday, the net inflow of Bitcoin to cryptocurrency exchanges was more than 9,905 BTC, valued at more than $754.4 million at press time, according to data from CryptoQuant . Notably, the exchange whale ratio, which shows the share of exchange inflows dominated by the 10 largest deposits, jumped to the highest level in over a week of 0.707, suggesting large BTC holders dominated inflows, as per an update from CryptoQuant . Bitcoin exchange inflows for 30 days. Source: CryptoQuant As a result, the crypto exchanges’ holdings surged from 2.666 million BTC on April 25 to 2.677 million BTC by April 28. The spike in crypto exchange holdings coincided with the end of 9 consecutive days of cash inflows into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Monday. After reporting a net inflow of more than $2.1 billion between April 14 and 24, the U.S. spot BTC ETFs registered a net cash outflow of $263.18 million on Monday, based on metrics from SoSoValue. Spot BTC ETF daily flow. Source: SoSoValue Bitcoin price signals trend shift on renewed spot sell-off Following the renewed sell-off for spot Bitcoin by whale investors, the flagship coin has signaled a trend shift. For the first time since the beginning of April, BTC has consistently closed below a logarithmic trendline support over the past 24 hours, trading at about $76,166 at the time of publication. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView The renewed selling pressure from whale investors has weighed on the bullish momentum largely fueled by derivatives markets, as Finbold explained . As such, BTC price faces further bearish sentiment in the near term, with a potential drop below $60,000 if the whales continue to capitulate. The post Warning: Bitcoin exchange inflows surge appeared first on Finbold .
28 Apr 2026, 18:43
Bitcoin Price Falls Below $76K Despite Trump's Claim Iran Wants "US to Open Hormuz Strait"
Bitcoin price has fallen below $76,000 after failing to hold momentum near the $80,000 level, as traders remained cautious amid geopolitical tension, thin liquidity, and tighter macroeconomic conditions. The decline came despite Donald Trump claiming that Iran wants the United States to “open the Hormuz Strait” as it faces what he described as a “state of collapse”. Trump said Iran had informed the United States that it wanted the Strait of Hormuz reopened as soon as possible while dealing with a leadership situation. The statement drew market attention because the waterway is a key route for global oil shipments, and disruption there has added pressure across risk assets, energy markets, and investor sentiment. Bitcoin was trading in negative territory, extending losses after resistance around $80,000 limited further upside. The asset had already been moving in a tight range as investors waited for the next Federal Open Market Committee meeting, with interest rate expectations remaining a central driver for crypto and equity markets. Hormuz Tension Keeps Traders Cautious Market pressure increased as concerns grew over Iran’s oil storage capacity and the possible need for production cuts. A prolonged closure or disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could raise energy costs, especially for Asian economies that rely heavily on crude flows through the region. A peace proposal from Iran has reportedly offered to reopen the strait and end the conflict, but talks remain difficult because the proposal delays discussion on Iran’s nuclear program and missile activity. The Trump administration has maintained that any agreement must block Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The uncertainty has kept traders away from aggressive risk-taking. Bitcoin often trades as a high-risk asset during periods of global stress, and geopolitical concerns can increase short-term selling when liquidity is weak. Leverage Liquidations Add Pressure on Bitcoin Bitcoin’s drop was also linked to forced liquidations in leveraged positions. After the price moved from around $78,000 to below $77,000, more than $100 million in long positions were wiped out within a short period. Source: CryptoQuant Weekend trading conditions added to the move. With fewer institutions and liquidity providers active, order books became thinner, making Bitcoin more sensitive to large market orders. When prices broke key margin levels, automated liquidations created forced selling and extended the decline. Open interest has also rebuilt to around $25 billion, showing that leverage has returned to the market. Higher leverage can support sharp upward moves, but it also increases the risk of sudden pullbacks when traders are crowded on one side of the market. Bitcoin Price Cannot Hit $250k in 2026, Peter Brandt Amid the Bitcoin price attempt to recover above $80,000, veteran trader Peter Brandt has pushed back against forecasts that Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by the end of 2026. He said the current chart structure shows Bitcoin trading inside an ascending parallel channel, rather than forming a strong bullish bottoming pattern. Source: X Brandt said a stronger rally would require Bitcoin to break above the upper boundary of the channel with volume. At the time of his comments, Bitcoin was trading between $76,000 and $78,000, still below its October 2025 all-time high of $126,100. His longer-term outlook remains more constructive, with a potential cycle peak projected for late 2029. However, he has said Bitcoin may need another investable low later in 2026 and may not reach a new record high until 2027.
28 Apr 2026, 18:30
Crypto regulations shifted to stricter enforcement in 2025
Crypto regulations are entering a more mature phase of the market, with mandatory enforcement instead of exploration or a grace period. The Skynet State of the Digital Asset Regulations Report detailed regions with more stringent rules and enforcement. Crypto activities in leading regions like the USA, the EU, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE, Japan, Turkey, and Brazil are now happening under a strict regulatory regime. Crypto activities are now more aligned with traditional financial regulations. ‘Stablecoin regulation has converged with unusual speed. Across every major jurisdiction, regulators have arrived at a structurally similar framework: full fiat reserve backing, prohibition of algorithmic stabilization mechanisms, independent attestation of reserves, and licensing of issuers, ’ stated the latest Skynet State of the Digital Asset Regulations Report. While previous regulatory pressure was mostly concerned with unregistered securities, this time, regulations focus on money laundering. AML and KYC rules are being applied to crypto, where they were previously reserved for banking and traditional finance. Each region has built and enforced frameworks for multiple crypto participants, especially exchanges, custodians, and stablecoin issuers. Crypto regulations focus on payments For the whole of 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission did not go after new token-based projects, abandoning its previous focus on applying securities law to crypto. The US GENIUS Act laid the basis for a new crypto regulation, now awaiting the Clarity Act to be voted into law to further regulate stablecoins. According to Skynet’s research, in H1 2025, over $90M were paid in AML fines and settlements. Crypto fine enforcements accelerated in 2025, with a special focus on AML regulations, intercepting stablecoins from illegal sources and from sanction evasions. | Source: Certik Penalties from the SEC fell by 97% year-on-year, revealing the deep shift in crypto enforcement. The increased AML vigilance arrives after a 400% increase in sanctions evasion through crypto usage for 2025. Blockchain estimates state-driven sanctions evasion increased transaction volume by 694% in the past year, especially driven by Russia-linked networks and stablecoin infrastructure. The trend invited additional vigilance in screening stablecoins . The other major shift is the focus on smart contracts, which are now facing scrutiny and standards usually applied to financial market infrastructure. Independent smart contract audits are enforced in Hong Kong, the UAE, the EU, and in the USA at the state level. After a period of inherent risk, crypto activity now requires prudential standards similar to traditional finance. For crypto companies and projects planning a global presence, this means each new jurisdiction comes with its own set of compliance requirements for each new location. The former borderless era of payments is coming to an end, even for end users with self-custodied wallets. Crypto derivative trading switches to regulated regions The shift to tighter regulations in 2025 was also reflected in trader behaviors. In the past week, IBIT derivative activity for BTC showed traders were flocking to a fully regulated market. For the first time, open interest on IBIT surpassed the derivative activity on Deribit. Deribit, as an offshore platform, held the monopoly on BTC options trading. The platform reached $26.9B in open interest, with $27.6B for IBIT. Traders moved to BlackRock’s regulated trading venue on Nasdaq, showing that regulated markets held significant appeal. The current US framework places the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as the authority on derivatives. US crypto trading remains under a multi-agency regime, with wider authority coming through the Clarity Act, now awaiting Senate action. Don’t just read crypto news. Understand it. Subscribe to our newsletter. It's free .
28 Apr 2026, 18:30
XRP Ledger Hits New RWA Milestone, But Will This Have Any Impact On The Price?
The XRP Ledger (XRPL) has achieved a new milestone, hitting $3 billion in total tokenized value on the network. Crypto pundit X Finance Bull highlighted the significance of this milestone, although it looks unlikely to have any impact on price for now. XRP Ledger Hits $3 Billion In Total RWA Value According to data from RWA.xyz, the XRP Ledger has reached $3 billion in total RWA value, representing a 59% increase over the last 30 days. The network currently has 291 RWA projects on the network. Crypto pundit X Finance Bull noted that in a market where people keep acting like utility does not matter, money is still finding its way to chains built for real finance. Related Reading: XRP Ledger Transactions Are Surging Again, Here Are The Numbers The crypto pundit reiterated that institutions are not guessing but moving toward infrastructure they can actually use. In another X post, X Finance Bull cited Ripple executive Luke Judges, who said that the total tokenized RWA value on the XRP Ledger is already closer to $3.75 billion. The pundit remarked that the goal is for the XRP Ledger to rank first in total RWA value, while the network currently ranks 5th. Ripple is currently one of the projects tokenizing on the XRP Ledger with its RLUSD stablecoin, which has a total value of almost $382 million on the network. Ondo Finance has also tokenized its short-term government treasuries on the XRP Ledger, with a total value of $323 million. Justtoken’s JMWH is the largest tokenized asset on the XRP Ledger with a total value of $1.76 billion. The token represents real-world energy-backed transactions. Justtoken also focuses on tokenizing several commodities. Milestone Unlikely To Impact XRP Price For Now Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto stated that XRP’s wave 2 move to the downside is not done yet, signaling that this XRPL milestone is unlikely to impact price for now. The analyst also mentioned that the market is not done shaking out weak hands, with XRP’s momentum still stalling and the structure weakening. Related Reading: The Crash Is Over? XRP Price About To Hit ‘Significant Bottom’ Commenting on the current price action, Egrag Crypto stated that XRP is sitting inside the red flag zone between $1.46 and $1.80. The key levels to watch are $1.46 (immediate support), $1.13 (confirming a breakdown), and $0.90 to $0.73 (likely the wave 2 completion). The analyst noted that the bearish path is preferred for now. As such, XRP losing $1.46 is likely to trigger a continuation lower toward $1.13, then a drop below $1. This is expected to trigger a deep Wave 2 reset before expansion. Meanwhile, a bullish invalidation will occur if XRP reclaims the $1.80-$2 range and closes weekly above it. This will then lead to a Wave 3 expansion, with targets of $5, $8, and $13. At the time of writing, the XRP price is trading at around $1.39, down over 2% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
