Bitcoin pushed above $78,000, lifting the broader crypto market. The move came as risk sentiment improved after U.S. President Donald Trump extended the ceasefire with Iran. Stock index futures also gained. The cryptocurrency’s ascent ended the weeks of choppy trading between $65,000 and $75,000 that defined March and early April, finally giving momentum traders the
Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano and Midnight projects, has mocked Bitcoin’s post-quantum security strategy. In a direct response, he claimed that Bitcoin is choosing the least expressive and interesting post-quantum signature scheme over something more adaptable and future-proof. Design philosophy is the main point of contention. SPHINCS quantum resistance SPHINCS+ is a hash-based stateless
Bitcoin is nearing a decisive moment as it tests two closely aligned on-chain resistance levels, following roughly 75 days of sideways consolidation since its Feb. 6 local bottom at $60,000 as bitcoin climbs above $78,000. The first metric is the True Market Mean, currently at $78,200. This metric, tracked by Checkonchain, reflects the average acquisition
A peace agreement has yet to be signed between the US and Iran. Just before the two-week temporary ceasefire was due to expire, the mediating state Pakistan intervened, and Trump extended the ceasefire between the US and Iran. Donald Trump’s extension of the ceasefire with Iran caused Bitcoin ($BTC) to rise again, climbing above $78,000
On April 21, bitcoin experienced a volatile trading session, fluctuating between $75,000 and $77,000 as market sentiment swung alongside high-stakes geopolitical developments. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit a $76,944 high after reports of U.S. and Iranian officials meeting in Pakistan on April 21. High volatility fueled the liquidation of 6,769 traders, wiping out $97 million in
Software firm turned Bitcoin treasury company Strategy has been buying $BTC for more than five years, pioneering the growing trend of publicly traded firms that are adding cryptocurrencies to their balance sheets. What started as a way to “maximize long-term value for shareholders” has transformed into an industry-shifting paradigm that has been further fueled by
A recent analysis published by crypto asset management company Grayscale suggests that the Bitcoin market may have formed a permanent bottom. According to the company’s research arm, blockchain data indicates that price movements are settling on a healthier footing. According to Grayscale Research, Bitcoin has risen by nearly 20% since hitting a low of around
There is a popular indicator that crypto pundits watch closely for cues on whether U.S.-based investors, especially institutions, are actually buying bitcoin or sitting on sidelines watching the market. It is called the Coinbase premium index and as of now it is flashing the most sustained bullish signal since bitcoin traded at record highs above
Bitcoin is breaking out of the Iran-headline chop. Bitcoin traded at $77,541 on Wednesday morning, up 2.2% over 24 hours and 4.3% on the week, after Trump said he would extend the Iran ceasefire indefinitely and Strategy disclosed the purchase of 34,164 $BTC for $2.54 billion. Ether rose 2.1% to $2,366, BNB climbed 1.3% to
The big picture: The film Finding Satoshi aims to solve what its creators call one of the biggest financial mysteries ever. Director Tucker Tooley said the project blends investigative reporting with storytelling about “a human being” behind Bitcoin. The team deliberately avoided conspiracy tropes, instead focusing on Satoshi’s motivations, struggles, and context. The mystery itself,