Bitcoin is approaching a decisive moment as price action tightens near a critical resistance zone. Recent movements show a steady recovery from the $60,000 region, yet conviction remains limited. Traders now watch whether this rebound can evolve into a broader trend reversal. The market continues to balance between lingering bearish pressure and emerging bullish strength.
Bitcoin reserves on Binance have dropped to about 619,000 $BTC, their lowest level since October 2025, according to CryptoQuant analyst Arab Chain. The decline points to continued Bitcoin outflows from the exchange after reserves climbed sharply earlier this year. In February 2026, Binance’s Bitcoin reserves rose to nearly 670,000 $BTC, their highest level since 2024.
Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC), part of Japan Exchange Group (JPX), said Monday it will launch a proof of concept with Mizuho Financial Group, Nomura Holdings and Digital Asset to test the use of Japanese government bonds as digital collateral on the Canton Network. The project will examine whether Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) can be
Startale Group is expanding into Abu Dhabi after being selected for the Digital Assets cohort at Hub71, according to information shared with Finbold on Monday, April 20. The move will see Startale establish operations within Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), a financial center that has introduced a dedicated regulatory framework for digital assets and attracted
A public post by Iran’s parliamentary speaker and chief peace negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has drawn attention after he referenced “vibe trading digital oil” and hedging U.S. Treasuries during periods described as “Hormuz risk-off.” The statement, shared on social media, concluded with a Bloomberg Terminal command associated with Dated Brent crude pricing. Ghalibaf, who previously
Bitcoin price briefly fell below $74,000 on Monday as fading prospects of U.S. Iran peace talks and escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment. According to reports, Iranian sources recently said that Iran will not show up for the peace negotiations with the U.S. that were set to be held in Islamabad
Bitcoin is trading near $75,000 ahead of a large options expiry due this Friday on Deribit. The contracts are worth about $7.9 billion, making the event one of the main short-term drivers for price action this week. Positioning data points to two levels that traders are watching. The first is $75,000, where call open interest
Bitcoin is under selling pressure as oil prices jump more than 6% on Monday amid Middle East tensions. Iran launches drone strikes on US warships in response to the US Navy striking and seizing an Iranian cargo ship defying the blockade. This triggered a rise in global market uncertainty, while the US and Iran prepare
Abu Dhabi-regulated tokenization firm KAIO said Monday it had raised $8 million in a strategic funding round backed by Tether and several other crypto and institutional investors, as it builds infrastructure to bring traditional funds onto blockchain rails. The round brings KAIO’s total funding to $19 million. New investors include Systemic Ventures, while Further Ventures
Bitcoin ($BTC) surged above $78,000 on Friday due to the impact of events between the US and Iran, but gave back its gains over the weekend as tensions escalated, falling back to $74,000. As $BTC continues to be affected by the events between the two countries, a major expiration date is approaching for options contracts