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13 Apr 2026, 20:02
XRP Chaos: $120M Whale Transfer To Coinbase Shakes Market as Analyst Predicts Mega Bull Run
A major transfer of XRP to Coinbase was recorded today, drawing market attention and sparking speculation that a large holder may be preparing to take profits.
13 Apr 2026, 20:00
Bitcoin Slides As Failed Diplomacy Sparks Wave Of Shorting Activity
Bullish momentum appears to be fading on the Bitcoin market as the price of the leading cryptocurrency asset gradually falls back toward the $70,000 level. The growing bearish momentum is driven by heightened selling pressure across the market, backed by a confluence of macroeconomic and political events. Geopolitical Shock Drives Bitcoin Short Interest Several negative factors across the broader cryptocurrency sector and the world are bolstering Bitcoin’s recent pullback. Currently, heightened macroeconomic and geopolitical tensions are once again spilling into the crypto market, causing Bitcoin and other digital assets to retest key support price levels. In an X post, Darkfost, a verified CryptoQuant author and data analyst, revealed that BTC is experiencing renewed heavy short pressure following the breakdown of the US-Iran talks. After a week of suggesting an improvement in the geopolitical situation, the expert argues that the negotiations scheduled for this weekend will ultimately put an end to that hope. Due to the unsuccessful negotiations, there is now more uncertainty in the global markets, which has caused traders to take more short positions. At this point, Bitcoin’s price action is now being shaped by macro headlines, flipping sentiment toward a more cautious and volatile state . The news about the unsuccessful negotiations was announced by US Vice President JD Vance during the weekend. According to Vance, no agreement had been reached between Iran and the US, especially due to ongoing disagreements over nuclear issues. Following the announcement, the price of BTC fell by around 3%, revisiting the $70,000 range. BTC Sell Volume On Binance Sees Sharp Growth Darkfost highlighted that investors remain bearish and are leading toward the downside despite a drawdown of nearly 42% from its last peak. At the time of the post, sell volume on Binance derivatives was valued at nearly $1 billion, reinforcing the selling pressure. The rise in sell volume underscores the level of uncertainty across the BTC market, as evidenced by the wave of bearish positioning from both small and large investors. Shorts continue to dominate funding rates, which are currently negative at -0.0065%. For reference, a 0.01% implicit interest rate is incorporated into Binance’s funding rate calculation. When funding rates drop below this level, it often indicates that short positions are already the dominant part of the market. This trend reflects significant bearish pressure in the very short term . However, the market has historically tended to move against the majority when this type of consensus is formed. As a result of this, the dynamic is typically more subtle during bear markets. Even when it causes short-term reactions, their scope and duration are often constrained. With shorting activity building among investors , the focus now shifts to whether the fresh wave of uncertainty will lead to more declines or pave the way for a dramatic reversal in the near term.
13 Apr 2026, 20:00
Can STABLE target $0.034 after a strong bounce from KEY support?
Stable's bounce from $0.025 reinforces the bullish trend, with support intact and buyers defending structured positions.
13 Apr 2026, 19:47
Ethereum Price Prediction as Bitmine Nears 5% of Total ETH Supply
Bitmine Immersion Technologies Ethereum holdings reached 4,874,858 ETH as of April 12, equal to 4.04% of the circulating supply of 120.7 million ETH. The company valued those holdings at about $10.7 billion based on an ETH price of $2,206, while total crypto, cash, and other investments stood at $11.8 billion. The update placed Bitmine close to its stated target of acquiring 5% of Ethereum’s total supply after nine months of accumulation. The company also said 3.33 million ETH is already staked, creating annualized staking revenue of about $212 million. Bitmine Treasury Expands as Ethereum Holdings Cross 4.8M Bitmine led the latest market update with a larger Ethereum treasury and a broader balance sheet that now includes cash, Bitcoin, and equity stakes. The company's total holdings reached $11.8 billion, made up of 4,874,858 ETH, 198 BTC, $719 million in cash, a $200 million stake in Beast Industries, and an $85 million stake in Eightco Holdings. At the reported level, Bitmine remains the largest corporate Ethereum treasury and trails only Strategy among corporate crypto treasury holders. The company also reported that it bought 71,524 ETH over the past week, marking its fastest weekly pace of accumulation since late December 2025. That pushed Bitmine to about 81% of its stated goal of securing 5% of Ethereum’s circulating supply. The update came days after Bitmine moved from the NYSE American to the New York Stock Exchange, a step the company paired with the launch of its Made in America Validator Network, or MAVAN. Staking Activity Adds a Revenue Layer to Ethereum Strategy Bitmine said 3,334,637 ETH, or about 68% of its total Ethereum holdings, is currently staked. Based on its reported 2.89% seven-day annualized yield, that staking activity is generating roughly $212 million in annualized revenue. The company added that if its full ETH treasury is staked through MAVAN and partner infrastructure, annual staking rewards could rise to about $310 million under the same yield assumptions. The company compared its own staking return with the Composite Ethereum Staking Rate administered by Quatrefoil, which stood at 2.73% during the same period. Bitmine presented MAVAN as an institutional-grade platform built for its treasury and for outside institutional participants seeking Ethereum staking exposure. Ethereum Price Prediction: Will ETH Break $2,400 Resistance Ethereum price traded above $2,200 today and remained bullish after recovering from earlier 2026 lows. Market data showed ETH holding above the key $1,800 support zone while still trading below a descending channel resistance structure. On the daily chart, the 100-day moving average near $2,400 and the 200-day moving average near $2,900 remained overhead, keeping the technical picture focused on whether ETH can break above near-term resistance. On the four-hour chart, Ethereum continued to respect an ascending trendline from the February lows, with support near $2,000 and a nearby resistance band around $2,400. Momentum indicators showed improvement from the February sell-off, though short-term readings had returned to neutral after the recent rebound. ETHUSD Chart | Source: TradingView The broader Ethereum market has also been tracking a decline in exchange-held supply. Ethereum’s exchange supply ratio had fallen to 0.126, a multi-year low, while price remained near $2,100 to $2,200. That combination kept attention on whether lower exchange balances and continued corporate accumulation could tighten available supply further.
13 Apr 2026, 19:42
Three-Way Bitcoin Outlook Tied To US–Iran War—Which Case Is Most Realistic?
Bitcoin (BTC) is trying to steady itself after a shaky start to the week. After dipping briefly toward the key $70,000 support level on Sunday, BTC has since bounced back and is now trading above $72,000 on Monday. However, the next move may depend less on internal crypto dynamics and more on the escalating geopolitical backdrop of tensions between the United States and Iran, and the events that unfold in the days ahead. $100,000 Bitcoin By Year-End In a new report, market analyst Sam Daodu argues that Bitcoin’s direction is closely tied to how the conflict unfolds. Rather than pointing to a single likely outcome, Daodu lays out three scenarios, each with a different implication for oil prices, investor sentiment, and ultimately BTC price action. Related Reading: Retail Crypto Activity Hits 9-Year Low As Big Money Steps In In Daodu’s bullish scenario, a full peace deal would shift the outlook for both geopolitics and commodities. He suggests oil prices would retreat back toward pre-war levels, roughly in the $65 to $70 per barrel range. Daodu says that if that happens, Bitcoin could push toward $100,000 by year-end, which would translate to a 39% price increase from current trading levels. April 15 Agreement Expectations The base case is more cautious and revolves around what could happen around April 15. Daodu’s view is that if the talks scheduled for that period lead to a new agreement, oil prices might drop below $95 again, similar to what happened after the first ceasefire was announced last week. Daodu also points to a specific positioning factor: there are reportedly about $6 billion in short positions between $72,200 and $73,500 right now. If oil prices fall quickly and risk sentiment improves fast, those short positions could unwind, triggering a squeeze. That could help drive Bitcoin higher between $75,000 to $80,000. Bear Path For BTC The bearish scenario centers on the ceasefire failing—either because it breaks apart completely or because it expires without a workable outcome. Daodu notes that the two-week ceasefire is already under strain. With talks having collapsed and a blockade being announced, the agreement is described as “hanging by a thread.” Related Reading: Ethereum About To Turn? Death Cross Says Bottom Is Closer Than You Think If negotiations fail and oil prices rise above $110 to $120, Daodu says Bitcoin would likely lose the $70,000 support level. From there, the downside path could accelerate, with BTC potentially sliding toward $65,000. If the crisis drags on, he adds that prices could fall further toward $55,000 to $60,000. Even with these three paths laid out, Daodu’s conclusion is that the base prediction is the most realistic outcome at the moment. In his assessment, Bitcoin is likely to remain range-bound until the next round of talks produces something tangible. Featured image from OpenArt, chart from TradingView.com
13 Apr 2026, 19:30
Retail Crypto Activity Hits 9-Year Low As Big Money Steps In
Small investors have all but disappeared from Bitcoin trading. Data from CryptoQuant shows crypto inflows from accounts holding less than one BTC dropped to a record low on Binance earlier this month — the weakest retail participation in nine years. Related Reading: Bessent Presses Congress On Crypto Rules As Senate Clock Ticks Down Wall Street Moves In While Main Street Sits Out The numbers tell a stark story. While everyday investors pull back, major financial institutions are quietly building their crypto positions. Morgan Stanley launched a Bitcoin ETF. Charles Schwab opened a waitlist for spot Bitcoin trading. Franklin Templeton announced a dedicated crypto division. Fannie Mae began accepting Bitcoin-backed mortgages. The stablecoin market hit an all-time high in capitalization this year. Exodus CEO JP Richardson summed it up bluntly in a post on X. “This might be the first cycle in crypto history where institutions are in a bull market, and retail doesn’t even know it,” he wrote. Richardson pointed out that in the downturns of 2018 and 2022, institutions pulled back alongside regular investors. This time, he said, they did the opposite. This might be the first cycle in crypto history where institutions are in a bull market and retail doesn’t even know it. Stablecoins at $319B. Morgan Stanley launched a Bitcoin ETF. Schwab opened a waitlist for spot bitcoin trading. Franklin Templeton announced a crypto… — JP Richardson (@jprichardson) April 13, 2026 Cost Of Living Keeps Small Investors On The Sidelines The reason retail is missing isn’t hard to find. MN Fund founder and crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe put it plainly — most people are struggling to cover their monthly bills. Inflation and rising living costs have eaten into the kind of disposable income that once fueled speculative crypto buying. “That’s why this cycle won’t be the retail cycle,” van de Poppe said. “It’s the institutional cycle and will take longer.” Some retail investors who were active in previous cycles may have shifted their money elsewhere. According to CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost, a portion of small-account holders appear to have moved into equities and commodities, both of which have posted strong returns recently. It’s super clear that retail isn’t interested in #Crypto. Almost everyone has a hard time paying their bills on a monthly basis. And then spending that amount of money in such a volatile asset? Hell no. That’s why this cycle won’t be the retail cycle. It’s the institutional… — Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 12, 2026 Near-Term Outlook Remains Tied To Macro Pressures Sentiment across crypto markets is still shaky. CoinEx chief analyst Jeff said that near-term conditions are “heavily macro-driven, especially by oil, the dollar, and inflation expectations.” Ko stopped short of calling it a structural breakdown in crypto interest. He described current pressure as a macro risk premium rather than fading demand for digital assets. Related Reading: XRP Eyes $17 After Massive Breakout—Is A 1,100% Surge Next? On the medium-term outlook, Ko said he does not expect oil prices to stay elevated given supply and demand fundamentals — a signal he reads as cautiously positive for markets down the road. What’s clear right now is that the usual retail energy that marked past crypto surges is absent. Whether it returns — and when — may depend less on crypto itself than on how much breathing room everyday people get in their finances. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
