$BTC is up 0.25% on April 16, and the recent rally has hit a wall. Holders just locked in $1.14B in profits in a single session, the descending channel boundary sits overhead at $75,266, and the 100-day EMA is at the exact same level. $BTC Daily Chart: Channel Boundary And 100-Day EMA Both At $75,266
A public debate has emerged after Jiang Xueqin, deputy principal at Tsinghua University High School in Beijing, suggested that Bitcoin may have been created by U.S. intelligence agencies. In an interview and podcast appearance, Jiang questioned the origins of the cryptocurrency, arguing that its free release, anonymous creator, and underlying infrastructure suggest possible involvement by
Steak ‘n Shake is expanding its bitcoin strategy with a milkshake tied to crypto culture. The April 27 timing, linked to Bitcoin Conference 2026, points to marketing efforts that now clearly extend beyond payments. Key Takeaways: Steak ‘n Shake announced a bitcoin milkshake on X. Marketing around $BTC points to deeper crypto brand alignment. Conference-linked
Bitcoin is trading at $74,683, up 0.71% in 24 hours, while US spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $411.5 million in net inflows on April 15, one of the strongest single-day flow figures in recent weeks. But the more interesting story is playing out in the charts. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe said that Bitcoin’s correlation with
Bitcoin is pushing up against a patch of resistance right as the bigger economic picture gets trickier. The price is pushing toward $75,000, with some important on-chain sellers stepping in and two big US data releases on deck. These will determine whether Bitcoin can break through $ 78,1 and get knocked back again. According to
Yield Basis generated $12 million in fees in Q1 as bitcoin volatility drove trading activity. The protocol’s model shows how market swings can be turned into yield for liquidity providers. Key Takeaways Yield Basis processed $1.1 billion volume in Q1 2026, generating $12 million in fees from volatility. Bitcoin swings drove $436 million volume in
On Thursday, April 16, data compiled by defillama.com indicates the stablecoin sector has now surpassed the $320 billion threshold, following $2.54 billion in inflows recorded over the past seven days. Key Takeaways: Defillama.com data shows stablecoins hit $320.007B on Apr. 16 after $2.54B in 7D inflows. Tether’s $USDT holds 57.96% ($185.463B), down 2.5%, as Circle’s