6 days ago
Bitcoin-Led 'Crypto Winter' Is Thawing, Bitwise's Matt Hougan Says
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be approaching the end of its current "crypto winter," according to Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise ***** et Management, who says the market is likely closer to a recovery phase than another downturn.
In an Apr. 10 interview with Cointelegraph, Hougan said the broader four-year crypto cycle remains intact and could be entering a bottoming phase around mid-April.
He pointed to seasonal tax-related selling pressure in the United States as a possible factor contributing to recent wea
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be approaching the end of its current "crypto winter," according to Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise ***** et Management, who says the market is likely closer to a recovery phase than another downturn.
In an Apr. 10 interview with Cointelegraph, Hougan said the broader four-year crypto cycle remains intact and could be entering a bottoming phase around mid-April.
He pointed to seasonal tax-related selling pressure in the United States as a possible factor contributing to recent wea
12 days ago
Bitcoin Price Surges Above $70,000. Ethereum, XRP Jump as Cryptos Rally on Iran Hope.
April 08, 2026, 2:52 am EDT
The price of Bitcoin
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and other cryptocurrencies was rising sharply Wednesday amid relief after the U.S. and Iran agreed a 14-day cease-fire pending negotiations to secure a permanent peace deal.
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April 08, 2026, 2:52 am EDT
The price of Bitcoin
BTCUSD
+3.96%
and other cryptocurrencies was rising sharply Wednesday amid relief after the U.S. and Iran agreed a 14-day cease-fire pending negotiations to secure a permanent peace deal.
BTCUSD
+3.96%
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12 days ago
Who Is Satoshi Nakamoto? My Quest to Unmask Bitcoin’s Creator
Bitcoin’s creator has hidden behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto for 17 years. But a trail of clues buried deep in crypto lore led to a 55-year-old computer scientist named Adam Back.
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Bitcoin’s creator has hidden behind the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto for 17 years. But a trail of clues buried deep in crypto lore led to a 55-year-old computer scientist named Adam Back.
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19 days ago
Washington moves to cut China out of the machines powering US Bitcoin mining
The new Mined in America Act tries to reshore Bitcoin mining hardware, reduce China-linked supply risk, and fold the industry into America’s broader digital-asset strategy.
Gino Matos is a law school graduate and a seasoned journalist with six years of experience in the crypto industry. His expertise primarily focuses on the Brazilian blockchain ecosystem and developments in decentralized finance (DeFi).
America holds roughly 38% of global Bitcoin mining capacity, and the specialized hardware powering that positi
The new Mined in America Act tries to reshore Bitcoin mining hardware, reduce China-linked supply risk, and fold the industry into America’s broader digital-asset strategy.
Gino Matos is a law school graduate and a seasoned journalist with six years of experience in the crypto industry. His expertise primarily focuses on the Brazilian blockchain ecosystem and developments in decentralized finance (DeFi).
America holds roughly 38% of global Bitcoin mining capacity, and the specialized hardware powering that positi
23 days ago
Bitcoin ETFs Buy 63,000 BTC In 30 Days As Retail Panic Selling Persists
On‑chain trackers showed GameStop’s $324 million worth of bitcoin leaving its wallets for Coinbase. Many ****** umed a full‑blown dump, but...
On-chain ****** ytics firm CryptoQuant has pointed out how Bitcoin has tended to revisit or stay below the Realized Price in...
Bitcoin price failed to stay above $70,500 and declined further. BTC is now consolidating below $70,500 and might continue to...
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On‑chain trackers showed GameStop’s $324 million worth of bitcoin leaving its wallets for Coinbase. Many ****** umed a full‑blown dump, but...
On-chain ****** ytics firm CryptoQuant has pointed out how Bitcoin has tended to revisit or stay below the Realized Price in...
Bitcoin price failed to stay above $70,500 and declined further. BTC is now consolidating below $70,500 and might continue to...
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24 days ago
Institutions are scooping up Bitcoin again as Iran war sparks $2.3bn ETF buying spree
James **** erfill says companies used to treat him like a dirty secret.
As CoinShares’ head of research, one of his jobs is to meet prospective institutional investors and try to convince them to trust the **** et management firm to invest their money into cryptocurrencies.
Five years ago, that was a tall order.
“We would generally meet them in the corner of some coffee shop because they were worried about the image it would portray of them meeting some crypto guys,” **** erfill told DL News.
But thing
James **** erfill says companies used to treat him like a dirty secret.
As CoinShares’ head of research, one of his jobs is to meet prospective institutional investors and try to convince them to trust the **** et management firm to invest their money into cryptocurrencies.
Five years ago, that was a tall order.
“We would generally meet them in the corner of some coffee shop because they were worried about the image it would portray of them meeting some crypto guys,” **** erfill told DL News.
But thing
24 days ago
Bitcoin Rangebound At $70K While Macro Cracks Deepen – Why ***** yst Says It’s Too Early To Call A Bot...
The new Binance guidelines for market makers requires them to disclose information such as their identity and contract terms. Binance...
Bitcoin has clawed its way back toward $70,000 after a sharp slide to roughly $67,000, but Glassnode says the rebound...
Crypto exchange Bitrue made a bold claim Tuesday: XRP is trading at a fraction of where it belongs. With the...
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The new Binance guidelines for market makers requires them to disclose information such as their identity and contract terms. Binance...
Bitcoin has clawed its way back toward $70,000 after a sharp slide to roughly $67,000, but Glassnode says the rebound...
Crypto exchange Bitrue made a bold claim Tuesday: XRP is trading at a fraction of where it belongs. With the...
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1 month ago
Bitcoin To Rally 250% This Year? Crypto Founder’s Bullish Prediction Shows New ATHs
Chainlink is showing signs of weakness after a bearish shift in momentum, with sellers gaining the upper hand in the...
Bitcoin’s fear gauge plunged back into “Extreme Fear” on Wednesday — the same day traders flooded social media with bullish...
Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has been positive for the past 25 days, a sign that could point...
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Chainlink is showing signs of weakness after a bearish shift in momentum, with sellers gaining the upper hand in the...
Bitcoin’s fear gauge plunged back into “Extreme Fear” on Wednesday — the same day traders flooded social media with bullish...
Data shows the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Gap has been positive for the past 25 days, a sign that could point...
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1 month ago
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1 month ago
What’s next for Bitcoin price amid Iran war and oil prices surge
Bitcoin’s price dipped hard on Thursday as war in the Middle East escalated, sparking fears of an energy crisis, before rebounding.
Iran hit Qatar’s main gas plant, Ras Laffan, causing billions of dollars in damage. The strike came after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday dampened investor hopes of interest rate cuts later this year.
“We’re seeing a double-whammy for risk ****** ets,” David Lawant, Anchorage Digital’s head of research, told DL News. “Crypto isn’t immune to these macro headwinds.”
Bitcoin dropped to under $69,
Bitcoin’s price dipped hard on Thursday as war in the Middle East escalated, sparking fears of an energy crisis, before rebounding.
Iran hit Qatar’s main gas plant, Ras Laffan, causing billions of dollars in damage. The strike came after the Federal Reserve on Wednesday dampened investor hopes of interest rate cuts later this year.
“We’re seeing a double-whammy for risk ****** ets,” David Lawant, Anchorage Digital’s head of research, told DL News. “Crypto isn’t immune to these macro headwinds.”
Bitcoin dropped to under $69,
1 month ago
Better Buy: Bitcoin or AI?
Over the past six months, there has been a stampede of money out of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and into artificial intelligence (AI). Most notably, publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies are winding down their crypto mining operations, selling off their Bitcoin, and using that money to make a high-profile pivot into AI computing.
But is AI really a better long-term investment than Bitcoin? Let's take a closer look.
Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" provi
Over the past six months, there has been a stampede of money out of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and into artificial intelligence (AI). Most notably, publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies are winding down their crypto mining operations, selling off their Bitcoin, and using that money to make a high-profile pivot into AI computing.
But is AI really a better long-term investment than Bitcoin? Let's take a closer look.
Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" provi
1 month ago
Bitcoin Price Prediction: We Asked ChatGPT What Bitcoin Will Be Worth by 31 December 2026
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading around $73,500 after one of its roughest stretches since the 2022 crash. The cryptocurrency hit $126,000 in October 2025 and started 2026 above $90,000. Then lost a third of its value in the **** e of roughly three months after the U.S. and Israel struck Iran and risk **** ets sold off across the board.
We gave ChatGPT the full picture—current Bitcoin price, ETF flows, the Fed’s rate stance, oil prices, the halving, and the extreme fear reading—and asked one question:
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading around $73,500 after one of its roughest stretches since the 2022 crash. The cryptocurrency hit $126,000 in October 2025 and started 2026 above $90,000. Then lost a third of its value in the **** e of roughly three months after the U.S. and Israel struck Iran and risk **** ets sold off across the board.
We gave ChatGPT the full picture—current Bitcoin price, ETF flows, the Fed’s rate stance, oil prices, the halving, and the extreme fear reading—and asked one question:
1 month ago
Veteran financier urges 20% crypto allocation as Bitcoin holds near $71K
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady near $71,288 after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.
While the decision was widely expected, the confirmation removes a key layer of uncertainty for markets. For crypto, that clarity is often enough to spark renewed optimism.
And some **** ysts believe this moment could mark a turning point.
Related: Bitcoin and XRP could potentially be included in 401(k) plans
The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady signals a continuation of the current policy stance, wi
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding steady near $71,288 after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged.
While the decision was widely expected, the confirmation removes a key layer of uncertainty for markets. For crypto, that clarity is often enough to spark renewed optimism.
And some **** ysts believe this moment could mark a turning point.
Related: Bitcoin and XRP could potentially be included in 401(k) plans
The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady signals a continuation of the current policy stance, wi
1 month ago
Here’s Why Bitcoin May Be a 2026 Rally Candidate
There’s no arguing with the data. Bitcoin and the related ETFs providing spot exposure to the largest cryptocurrency are saddled with year-to-date losses, extending bearishness that started last year.
Said another way, it’s difficult for investors to be positive about bitcoin, other digital currencies, and ETFs such as the CoinShares Bitcoin ETF (BRRR). But there’s another side to the story, and it goes beyond recent upside. Some experts believe there are structural forces at play that could be catalysts for a bitcoin rally in the coming yea
There’s no arguing with the data. Bitcoin and the related ETFs providing spot exposure to the largest cryptocurrency are saddled with year-to-date losses, extending bearishness that started last year.
Said another way, it’s difficult for investors to be positive about bitcoin, other digital currencies, and ETFs such as the CoinShares Bitcoin ETF (BRRR). But there’s another side to the story, and it goes beyond recent upside. Some experts believe there are structural forces at play that could be catalysts for a bitcoin rally in the coming yea
1 month ago
Bitcoin inflows to exchanges spike as BTC hits resistance at $75K | FXStreet
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1 month ago
This Week Could Be The Most Volatile For Bitcoin In 2026, Top Expert Warns
A single on-chain indicator has quietly called every major Bitcoin cycle bottom for the past decade, and it is now...
The wallet sat quiet for almost two years. No trades, no movement — just billions of Shiba Inu tokens parked...
A crypto ******* yst has identified an eight-year convergence pattern on the Ethereum (ETH)-Bitcoin (BTC) trading pair chart, suggesting it could...
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A single on-chain indicator has quietly called every major Bitcoin cycle bottom for the past decade, and it is now...
The wallet sat quiet for almost two years. No trades, no movement — just billions of Shiba Inu tokens parked...
A crypto ******* yst has identified an eight-year convergence pattern on the Ethereum (ETH)-Bitcoin (BTC) trading pair chart, suggesting it could...
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1 month ago
Bitcoin 'Not Digital Gold,' Says WisdomTree CEO, Sees Crypto Winter Opportunity
Key Takeaways
WisdomTree CEO Jonathan Steinberg rejected the “digital gold” narrative.
Steinberg said the current market downturn offers investors a chance to enter Bitcoin.
Institutional flows signal growing confidence.
WisdomTree CEO Jonathan Steinberg said on Tuesday that Bitcoin should not be viewed as “digital gold,” adding that a recent downturn in crypto markets could present buying opportunities for investors, as the ****** et class continues to mature.
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Key Takeaways
WisdomTree CEO Jonathan Steinberg rejected the “digital gold” narrative.
Steinberg said the current market downturn offers investors a chance to enter Bitcoin.
Institutional flows signal growing confidence.
WisdomTree CEO Jonathan Steinberg said on Tuesday that Bitcoin should not be viewed as “digital gold,” adding that a recent downturn in crypto markets could present buying opportunities for investors, as the ****** et class continues to mature.
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1 month ago
Bitcoin Surprises as Oasis of Calm While Iran War Jolts Markets
(Bloomberg) -- Cryptocurrencies have stood out as winners among **** et classes since the outbreak of the war with Iran, but the resilience of digital **** ets may be a matter of timing.
Bitcoin, the largest token, and a cohort of smaller digital **** ets have been an oasis of calm relative to the volatility in equities, gold and oil. As crude oil has surged more than 40%, bullion is down roughly 5% for the month and the MSCI World Index is down 4%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin pushed through a crucial psychological mark of $75,000 on T
(Bloomberg) -- Cryptocurrencies have stood out as winners among **** et classes since the outbreak of the war with Iran, but the resilience of digital **** ets may be a matter of timing.
Bitcoin, the largest token, and a cohort of smaller digital **** ets have been an oasis of calm relative to the volatility in equities, gold and oil. As crude oil has surged more than 40%, bullion is down roughly 5% for the month and the MSCI World Index is down 4%. Meanwhile, Bitcoin pushed through a crucial psychological mark of $75,000 on T
1 month ago
Bitcoin Surprises as Oasis of Calm While Iran War Jolts Markets
Cryptocurrencies have stood out as winners among ****** et classes since the outbreak of the war with Iran, but the resilience of digital ****** ets may be a matter of timing.
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Cryptocurrencies have stood out as winners among ****** et classes since the outbreak of the war with Iran, but the resilience of digital ****** ets may be a matter of timing.
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1 month ago
Strategy scoops $1.57 billion in Bitcoin in largest purchase since January | FXStreet
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2 months ago
Michael Saylor defends bitcoin's plunge by comparing it to Apple's 'valley of...
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2 months ago
Bitcoin Ticks Higher as Markets Weigh Trump Address, Broader Risk Sentiment
Bitcoin saw a small rise ahead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday, as markets reacted to the administration's economic messaging and broader risk-on sentiment ahead of Nvidia earnings.
The leading crypto climbed more than $2,000, moving from approximately $64,000 to $66,000 just before Trump’s speech at 9 pm ET, according to CoinGecko data. The ****** et has since slipped back to $65,500, up about 3.5% on the day.
Trump opened by framing his first year back in office as a "turnaround
Bitcoin saw a small rise ahead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday, as markets reacted to the administration's economic messaging and broader risk-on sentiment ahead of Nvidia earnings.
The leading crypto climbed more than $2,000, moving from approximately $64,000 to $66,000 just before Trump’s speech at 9 pm ET, according to CoinGecko data. The ****** et has since slipped back to $65,500, up about 3.5% on the day.
Trump opened by framing his first year back in office as a "turnaround
2 months ago
Bitcoin Hashrate Recovery Signals Next Rally, Expert Says
The recent Bitcoin (BTC) price performance may appear subdued, with the leading crypto currently trading below the $65,000 level and...
A potential final sell-off in Bitcoin is back in focus after market ****** yst Aaron Dishner warned that the ****** et appears...
Bitcoin flipped a small but notable technical switch this week when the Coinbase premium moved back above zero, ending a...
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The recent Bitcoin (BTC) price performance may appear subdued, with the leading crypto currently trading below the $65,000 level and...
A potential final sell-off in Bitcoin is back in focus after market ****** yst Aaron Dishner warned that the ****** et appears...
Bitcoin flipped a small but notable technical switch this week when the Coinbase premium moved back above zero, ending a...
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2 months ago
Want to Make $15,000 With XRP or Bitcoin? Do These 3 Things.
If you want to grow a stake of $5,000 in either Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) or XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) into a hearty sum of $15,000, you'll need to master your investing process as well as your own psychology. Those two pieces of the puzzle are just as important as the performance of the ******* ets.
Here are three things to do that'll increase your odds dramatically.
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If you want to grow a stake of $5,000 in either Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) or XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) into a hearty sum of $15,000, you'll need to master your investing process as well as your own psychology. Those two pieces of the puzzle are just as important as the performance of the ******* ets.
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2 months ago
Bitcoin mining is no longer profitable after crypto's latest downward turn,...
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2 months ago
Why Michael Saylor Doesn’t See Quantum Computing as Bitcoin’s Top Security Threa...
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor said he does not believe quantum computing represents Bitcoin’s (BTC) greatest security threat at the moment.
This statement comes as the quantum computing narrative continues to be a focus of debate among crypto circles. Some argue that it has already started to impact Bitcoin’s valuation and institutional exposure.
During an appearance on Natalie Brunell’s Coin Stories podcast, Saylor weighed in on growing concerns over qu
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor said he does not believe quantum computing represents Bitcoin’s (BTC) greatest security threat at the moment.
This statement comes as the quantum computing narrative continues to be a focus of debate among crypto circles. Some argue that it has already started to impact Bitcoin’s valuation and institutional exposure.
During an appearance on Natalie Brunell’s Coin Stories podcast, Saylor weighed in on growing concerns over qu
2 months ago
Expert Crypto Trader Predicts The Exact Year Bitcoin Will Reach $250,000
Crypto ******* yst Kamran has raised the possibility of a 443% Dogecoin rally, providing a bullish outlook for the meme coin....
Bitcoin futures positioning among non-commercial traders is swinging sharply toward net long exposure, a move technical ******* yst Tom McClellan (editor...
Bitcoin price failed to stay above $68,000 and dipped sharply. BTC is now consolidating losses and might struggle to recover...
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Crypto ******* yst Kamran has raised the possibility of a 443% Dogecoin rally, providing a bullish outlook for the meme coin....
Bitcoin futures positioning among non-commercial traders is swinging sharply toward net long exposure, a move technical ******* yst Tom McClellan (editor...
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2 months ago
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2 months ago
Bitcoin Plunges 4% as Fear and Greed Index Hits Historic Low
Bitcoin plunged over $3,000 in two hours, while the Crypto Fear and Greed Index has slumped to historic lows again.
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The Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to its lowest levels on Monday as Bitcoin plunged more than 4% to $64,300, erasing its gains since Friday.
More than 136,000 traders were liquidated over the past 24 hours, with total liquidations sitting at $458 million, 92% of which were leveraged long positions, according to CoinGlass.
Bitcoin saw some gains over the weekend, tapping $68,60
Bitcoin plunged over $3,000 in two hours, while the Crypto Fear and Greed Index has slumped to historic lows again.
COINTELEGRAPH IN YOUR SOCIAL FEED
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index fell to its lowest levels on Monday as Bitcoin plunged more than 4% to $64,300, erasing its gains since Friday.
More than 136,000 traders were liquidated over the past 24 hours, with total liquidations sitting at $458 million, 92% of which were leveraged long positions, according to CoinGlass.
Bitcoin saw some gains over the weekend, tapping $68,60
2 months ago
Michael Burry Says He 'Slept' on Bitcoin After Early 2013 Buying Opportunity
On Sunday, Michael Burry used an X post to lay out what he described as 26 years of major market calls. That self-audit arrives as Bitcoin lacks utility remains central to his current framework, with Burry arguing the token has not proven durable as a hedge against currency debasement.
In the post, Burry shared about his missed opportunity with crypto, writing that he considered buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in 2013 after meeting a friend at Lightspeed but did not follow through.
Burry also shared that he was shor
On Sunday, Michael Burry used an X post to lay out what he described as 26 years of major market calls. That self-audit arrives as Bitcoin lacks utility remains central to his current framework, with Burry arguing the token has not proven durable as a hedge against currency debasement.
In the post, Burry shared about his missed opportunity with crypto, writing that he considered buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in 2013 after meeting a friend at Lightspeed but did not follow through.
Burry also shared that he was shor
