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Bitcoin Rose 12% in April: Geopolitical Resistance
Bitcoin closed April with a 12% gain despite Middle East tensions. MicroStrategy bought 4.13 billion dollars worth of BTC, MSTR rose 33%. While oil surged to 120 dollars, BTC is resisting at 78.266 dollars. Technical supports S1 71.865$, resistance R1 79.433$. On-chain demand is speculative.
Emily WatsonMay 2, 2026
Brazil Integrates Crypto Payments into Foreign Exchange System
Brazil Central Bank excluded crypto from cross-border payments with Resolution No. 561. Integration into the traditional currency system is accelerating. Stablecoins are under supervision, 5th place in the Chainalysis index. ID coin is in a downtrend at $0.03, strong supports are present.
James MitchellMay 2, 2026
Bitcoin at 16 Trillion in 2030: Ark Invest Estimate
Ark Invest predicts that Bitcoin will reach a 16 trillion USD market value by 2030. Current price 78.360 USD, critical supports 71.863 and 75.678 USD. Institutional buying and its role as digital gold will drive growth. Continue reading for detailed analysis.
David KimMay 2, 2026
WisdomTree $152 Billion AUM in Q1 | ETH Tokenization
WisdomTree raised its AUM to $152.6 billion in Q1, with $137M inflows into crypto ETPs. ETH-based tokenization expanded on Arbitrum, AVAX. ETH at 2.295$, strong S1 2.244$. Coinbase MegaETH listing strengthens the ecosystem. New ETPs for BTC/ETH/SOL.
Michael RobertsMay 2, 2026
Bitcoin $80.000 Resistance Rapidly Approaching
Bitcoin rose to $78.293, approaching $80.000 (+%2.11). In sync with US stock markets, oil fell due to Iran negotiations. RSI 61.30, R1 resistance at $79.429 is very strong. Adrian Fritz: A clear breakout is essential. Technical levels and momentum analysis.
Michael RobertsMay 2, 2026
Tether $1.04 Billion Profit and Record Reserves in Q1 2026
Tether announced a $1.04 billion profit in Q1 2026, with its reserve buffer rising to $8.23 billion. The $192 billion portfolio includes BTC and gold. BTC technical levels: Support 71K-75K, Resistance 79K-84K. Transparency efforts have accelerated.
James MitchellMay 2, 2026
Ethereum ETFs Experienced $184 Million Outflow
Ethereum ETFs experienced $184 million outflows in four days, while Bitcoin ETFs remained weak with $476 million. Geopolitical risks and oil tensions are pressuring crypto, with ETH price up 1.50% at $2,297. Technical supports are strong, and the ecosystem is revitalizing with Coinbase's MegaETH listing. Probability of $3,000 on Myriad is 55%.
James MitchellMay 2, 2026
Ethereum Foundation Sold 23M$ ETH to Bitmine
Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH worth $23M to Bitmine. The company increased its stake to $9.5 billion. ETH $2,294 (+1.67%), strong support $2,245. Coinbase MegaETH futures listing is revitalizing the ecosystem. Technical analysis and staking details.
David KimMay 1, 2026
Riot Platforms Rises %8 with AMD: AI Pivot
Riot Platforms (RIOT) shares rose 8% with the AMD deal. Rockdale campus reached 50 MW, 636M$ revenue potential. Loan interest fell to 6.15%, data center contributed 33M$. While BTC sales are increasing, the AI pivot is renewing confidence. BTC technical: Sideways trend, strong supports.
Michael RobertsMay 1, 2026
Arbitrum DAO Votes Its Kelp ETH for AAVE-Led DeFi United
Arbitrum DAO is voting to release the Kelp DAO hacker's 30.766 ETH to DeFi United led by AAVE. The vote is progressing with strong yes support. Background: 292M$ rsETH was stolen, laundered through Aave/Compound. Technical: AAVE $92.72, S1 $91.70 strong support. DeFi solidarity stands out.
James MitchellMay 1, 2026
Bitcoin Rose to $78.500: $75K Support Held
Bitcoin rose to $78.500 (+%2,70), held the $75K support. Negative funding rates continue the pressure, OI $19B stable. RSI 61,75 sideways trend. Strong resistance $79.445, PENDLE and AXS leading in altcoins. Technical levels and market analysis.
Emily WatsonMay 1, 2026
SBI Holdings Buys Bitbank Shares
SBI Holdings has accelerated talks to acquire Bitbank shares. The security-focused exchange launched a credit card that pays bills with BTC balance. Crypto consolidation is accelerating in Japan, with BTC integration standing out.
Emily WatsonMay 1, 2026
SBI Holdings Expands in Crypto by Acquiring Bitbank
SBI Holdings is accelerating its crypto expansion with the Bitbank acquisition. Japan regulations, Singapore Coinhako and Visa partnerships stand out. Bitpoint has XRP rewarded products. XRP $1.39 (+1.92%), strong support $1.3359. Traditional finance integration is increasing competition.
Michael RobertsMay 1, 2026
Bitcoin Closes April with 12% Gain
Bitcoin closed April with a 12% gain despite Middle East tensions. MicroStrategy bought 4.13 billion USD worth of BTC, MSTR rose 33%. While oil surged to 120 USD, BTC is holding at 78.300 USD. Support: 71.926 USD, Resistance: 79.388 USD. Speculative demand prevails.
James MitchellMay 1, 2026
Brazil Excludes Crypto from Cross-Border Payments
Brazil's Central Bank excluded crypto from regulated cross-border payments with Resolution 561. Stablecoins are being kept away from supervised channels. The country leads in crypto regulation with VASP licenses and its 5th place in Chainalysis. ID effects and market details.
Michael RobertsMay 1, 2026
MegaETH MEGA Launch: 100K TPS and Coinbase Listing
MegaETH launched the MEGA token via airdrop. L2 promising 100K TPS, with 470M funding and listed on Coinbase futures. TVL 490M, FDV 1.7B, in the top 15. Performance milestones shape the tokenomics. Growth signal focused on real usage.
Emily WatsonMay 1, 2026
MoonPay Launches MoonAgents Card for AI Agents
MoonPay has launched the MoonAgents Card, an on-chain stablecoin debit card for AI agents and users. It offers instant fiat conversion with Mastercard integration. The card, issued through Monavate, stands out with non-custodial real-time transactions. Industry leaders are discussing the future of AI payments.
James MitchellMay 1, 2026
Ark Invest: BTC 16 Trillion Dollar Estimate in 2030
Ark Invest predicts that Bitcoin's market capitalization will reach 16 trillion dollars in 2030. With 63% CAGR, 730k USD/BTC. Institutional ownership has risen to 12%. Current price 78.428 USD, strong supports are present. The digital gold transformation is accelerating.
James MitchellMay 1, 2026
Dan Morehead: BTC is 43% Cheaper Than AI, Huge Opportunity!
Pantera CEO Dan Morehead emphasizes that BTC is 43% cheaper than AI stocks. Current price $78.523, strong supports around $75K. Institutions are cautious, but the long-term opportunity is huge. Technical: RSI 61, sideways trend.
Sarah ChenMay 1, 2026
Ranger Crisis: Maple and AAVE Investor Relations
Ranger Finance collapsed after the ICO due to insufficient IR. Maple Finance crushed AAVE with SYRUP, reaching 5B$ AUM. AAVE technicals: 93.78$, S1 86.34 strong support. Institutional collaterals (BlackRock BUIDL) are boosting efficiency. The market is maturing.
David KimMay 1, 2026