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9 Apr 2026, 15:30
Bitcoin Stress Cycle Is Ending — But Traders May Hate What Comes Nex
Bitcoin may have survived the worst of the shock, but the data says this is stabilization, not escape velocity. A Bitcoin Reset Underway? According to CryptoQuant, the current conditions suggest a reset is underway, with Bitcoin working through a broad deleveraging phase. Yet even as market stress eases, the top cryptocurrency still hasn’t carved out a definitive bottom in this bear cycle. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rallies Above $71K —But Analysts Warn The Peace Is Only Temporary Analyst MorenoDV_ believes Bitcoin’s on‑chain/derivatives “stress cycle” indicators are rolling over, suggesting the market is exiting an acute stress phase, but not yet entering a clean bullish reversal regime. The analyst says that alignment between Bitcoin’s Short-Term Sharpe Ratio and the 30-day Buy/Sell Pressure Delta is signaling one of the strongest risk/reward profiles of the current cycle, but it still calls for patience. A stress cycle is a phase marked by elevated unrealized losses, forced deleveraging, compressed futures basis and defensive options positioning. The analyst starts by looking at the Sharpe Ratio. The current value has dropped far into negative territory, hitting around −40, a level that has historically signaled major buying zones. In past cycles (2015, 2019, 2020, and 2023), every time the ratio fell below this line, Bitcoin later saw a strong repricing higher. Bitcoin Sharpe Ratio (Short Term). Source: CryptoQuant. We are now sitting in the same red-circled territory shown in the graphics, the analysis say. The Pressure Delta Explanation According to the analyst, the Buy/Sell Pressure Delta helps explain where we are in the bottoming process. Bottoms don’t happen all at once: they unfold in stages. Related Reading: Can’t Move Your Crypto?— Traders Trapped In South Korean Exchanges First, there’s a big wave of selling (orange/red spikes below −0.05) when forced sellers and panicked investors dump their coins. Then, selling pressure slowly cools down and moves back into the green zone as fewer people are willing to sell. The best entries usually show up when the delta finally moves into the blue “Buy Pressure” area, which means real buying demand is coming back, not just that selling has slowed. Bitcoin: Buy/Sell Pressure Delta (30). Source: CryptoQuant. The report claims that the heavy selling phase is likely behind us and we have entered the middle stage. The delta is recovering but hasn’t yet reached strong buy territory. Historically, that gap is where some of the best opportunities have appeared. This analysis aligns with the QCP Market Colour from yesterday. Their report claimed Bitcoin’s movement looks more like a temporary pause than a lasting resolution There’s still risk, the analyst warns. The macro backdrop, liquidity, and weak sentiment could drag this out. But for investors who think in cycles, the data suggests we’re closer to the start of a new opportunity than to the end. Yesterday, Bitcoin bounced back and reclaimed $72k. At the moment of writing, BTC trades for the low $71ks on the daily chart. Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview. Cover image from Perplexity. BTCUSD chart from Tradingview.
9 Apr 2026, 15:16
'An Easy Gateway'—Solana Suddenly Braced For $250 Price Surge
Standard Chartered's Geoff Kendrick targets $250 SOL as Mastercard, Worldpay, and Western Union adopt Solana's new developer platform for stablecoin payments.
9 Apr 2026, 15:06
Morgan Stanley launches spot bitcoin ETF amid shifting flows
Morgan Stanley launched its spot bitcoin ETF with a lower fee, drawing attention from investors. Wider bitcoin ETF flows shifted as profit-taking and price volatility influenced short-term sentiment. Continue Reading: Morgan Stanley launches spot bitcoin ETF amid shifting flows The post Morgan Stanley launches spot bitcoin ETF amid shifting flows appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .
9 Apr 2026, 15:05
Avalanche Foundation faces scrutiny over alleged $180M token transfers as AVAX price declines
The Avalanche Foundation came under fire when on-chain data analyst and researcher, Emperor Osmo, called out a steady flow of about $180 million that flowed from the foundation into Coinbase over six months, implying that the team behind the AVAX token has contributed to its recent downtrend. Emperor Osmo, with former ties to the Osmosis DEX on Cosmos and Artemis Analytics, made the claim via his X profile, fingering the Avalanche Foundation for sending about 1.88% of the 431.77 million AVAX tokens in circulation to a centralized exchange, which historically means they are getting disposed of on the open market. The AVAX token is trading at $9.10 as of writing, down between 44% and 50% over the last year across different price-tracking platforms. The picture is worse from the infamous October 10-11 crash point, when it was actually trading around $21. The AVAX token is down more than 50% since October. Source: CoinMarketCap Is Avalanche Foundation selling AVAX tokens? Emperor Osmo has called out attempts to offload tokens multiple times in recent months, despite the Avalanche Foundation not announcing any AVAX token sales during that period. Attempts to verify those transfer claims on-chain did not immediately yield results, and when asked to point to his source, Emperor Osmo replied, “You know who,” implying a potential whistleblower or at least someone with access to privileged information that can’t be easily publicly verified. The big claim this time around is that the team has sent about $180 million of tokens to Coinbase in the last six months, with the 104 million tokens in a single transaction punchline delivered a few times in interactions with commenters. Emperor Osmo had intimated problems with the Avalanche Foundation’s handling of its token without explicitly naming the foundation. In an April 8 X post , he made the rhetorical comment, “Imagine if every FDN were as transparent when they sold.” The post was in response to the headline that the Ethereum Foundation sold 5,000 ETH tokens to support “R&D, grants, and donations.” Ironically, the Ethereum Foundation has also faced criticism in the past for selling into rallies, which has since subsided since the EF unveiled its bumper 70,000 ETH DeFi staking program as an alternative to always selling tokens to fulfill its financial obligations. Every rally will be shorted. $AVAX pic.twitter.com/V42f3JfTM5 — Emperor Osmo 🐂 🎯 (@Flowslikeosmo) April 8, 2026 On April 7, Emperor Osmo added the $AVAX cashtag to an unsolicited post that said: “Every rally will be shorted.” When pressed for context, he implied that backing the token to keep it trending downward would be his strategy. Why is Avalanche Foundation facing criticism? One theme that persisted was the lack of transparency in the foundation’s alleged sales, as contrasted with Emperor Osmo’s response to news of the Ethereum Foundation’s latest token sales. The Avalanche Foundation is the nonprofit organization designated to support the long-term goals of the Avalanche network, and in the foundation’s defense, it has relatively lived up to the billing, staying in the top 25 among crypto tokens by market capitalization while other OG projects have stepped down for newer, hotter ones. The network reported that it achieved sub-second block times on April 8, building on recent news that the second round of its $40 million Retro9000 C-Chain grant program had gone live. Pro-foundation commentators also point to the recent move by the CME Group to add AVAX futures to its regulated cryptocurrency derivatives offerings, pending regulatory review, as of May 4, as evidence of progress. The Avalanche Foundation was also integral to pushing the Avalanche Treasury Co. deal across the finish line to build corporate AVAX reserves worth over $1 billion. However, the criticism still remains among people like Emperor Osmo, who question the project’s long-term viability, especially if the undisclosed token sales they allege persist. The smartest crypto minds already read our newsletter. Want in? Join them .
9 Apr 2026, 15:05
Binance Triggers XRP’s Biggest Flush In 10 Days
XRP’s derivatives market has entered a volatile but structurally important phase as traders continue to unwind excessive leverage. While spot price action has remained relatively contained, futures markets have delivered sharper moves that expose the fragility of overextended positions. This latest shift highlights how quickly sentiment can reset when liquidity concentrates around key technical levels. The most recent development emerged after RippleXity, an independent XRP-focused news account, reported a significant liquidation event on Binance . According to the report, the exchange triggered XRP’s largest open interest flush in ten days, wiping out a substantial cluster of leveraged positions built around the $1.25 price area. Liquidation Cascade Hits Overleveraged Positions Market data shows that approximately $15 million in leveraged XRP positions disappeared during the move. These liquidations concentrated heavily near the $1.25 level, a zone that previously attracted aggressive long positioning. JUST IN: Binance Triggers $XRP Biggest Flush in 10 days. — RippleXity (@RippleXity) April 8, 2026 As price action dipped into this region, forced closures accelerated the decline. The liquidation mechanism automatically removed positions that lacked sufficient margin, which intensified short-term downside pressure. This type of cascade often amplifies volatility beyond what spot demand alone would justify. Recent trading patterns also show that long liquidations consistently exceed short liquidations. This imbalance indicates that bullish traders have carried more leveraged exposure, leaving the market vulnerable to repeated flushes when the price moves against crowded positioning. Open Interest Resets Signal Market Recalibration Open interest tracks the total number of active futures contracts in the market. When large liquidations occur, open interest drops sharply as the system removes leveraged positions. Traders often interpret these resets as signs of market cleansing, where speculative excess exits the system. In XRP’s current structure, repeated open interest declines suggest an ongoing deleveraging cycle. Traders have continued to reduce risk or exit positions entirely as volatility persists within a narrow price range. We are on X, follow us to connect with us :- @TimesTabloid1 — TimesTabloid (@TimesTabloid1) June 15, 2025 These resets do not automatically signal bearish continuation. Instead, they often indicate a transition phase where the market removes weak positioning before establishing a more stable directional trend. Reduced leverage can sometimes create healthier conditions for future price expansion, as fewer forced liquidations distort price discovery. Market Structure Enters a Transitional Phase XRP continues to trade between approximately $1.25 and $1.35, showing limited directional conviction in the spot market. This stability contrasts sharply with the turbulence observed in derivatives trading, where positioning shifts rapidly in response to short-term volatility. The current environment reflects a market in recalibration. Excess leverage has begun to exit the system, but broader sentiment has not yet committed to a clear trend. This balance often precedes periods of consolidation, where price stabilizes before making a stronger directional move. What the Latest Flush Signals for Traders The recent liquidation event underscores a recurring theme in XRP trading: high sensitivity to leveraged positioning. As Binance and other exchanges continue to clear overextended trades, the market gradually moves toward a more neutral structure. Whether this reset leads to renewed upside momentum or further downside pressure will depend on incoming liquidity, macro conditions, and trader confidence. For now, XRP remains in a structurally sensitive phase where leverage continues to dictate short-term volatility. 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 Binance Triggers XRP’s Biggest Flush In 10 Days appeared first on Times Tabloid .
9 Apr 2026, 15:00
Return Of The Top Dog: Binance Whales Are Betting That The Shiba Inu Price Will Blow Up
Most Binance whales are currently betting on a rally for the Shiba Inu price, providing a bullish outlook for the meme coin. This comes as the crypto market looks to recover amid easing tensions between the U.S. and Iran following the two-week ceasefire. Most Binance Whales Are Betting On A Shiba Inu Price Rally Binance data show that top traders on the exchange with the largest margin balances are going long on the meme coin, with 63% betting on a Shiba Inu price rally . Meanwhile, only 37% of them are short on SHIB, betting on a move to the downside. As a result, the long/short ratio is at 1.69, signaling how bullish these top traders are on the foremost meme coin. Furthermore, the top Binance traders by position are also mainly long SHIB and betting on a Shiba Inu price rally. Almost 71% of these traders are long SHIB, while 29% are short, with a long/short ratio of 2.39. It is worth noting that the long/short ratio of the top traders by accounts and positions has climbed since the U.S. and Iran announced the two-week ceasefire. At the same time, most Binance traders are bullish on the Shiba Inu price, with 60% of accounts long the meme coin and 40% short. The long/short ratio is at 1.5, rising as SHIB rebounded yesterday following the announcement of the two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire . While most traders are bullish on SHIB, activity in the derivatives market is on the decline. CoinGlass data shows that Shiba Inu’s trading volume has crashed by over 22% to $138 million, while the open interest is down over 4% to $54 million. This signals that most traders are still on the sidelines even as the market recovers. SHIB Primed For The Next Expansion In an X post , crypto analyst Crypto Lens stated that the Shiba Inu is primed for the next expansion. He noted that SHIB is holding a 5-year demand zone strongly and that it has a history of long accumulation followed by explosive moves, including rallies of over 1,000%. Based on this, the analyst declared that the structure appears primed for the next expansion after another 550 days of tight consolidation. Crypto analyst Vuori also predicted that the Shiba Inu price could soon see a parabolic rally. The analyst noted that SHIB is still in the accumulation phase , which could last till the fourth quarter or first quarter of 2027, but that the downside risk is minimal at this point. He added that the projected gains are “monumental.” At the time of writing, the Shiba Inu price is trading at around $0.000005883, down over 4% in the last 24 hours, according to data from CoinMarketCap.
