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Bitcoin(BTC) fell to around $77,300 after failing to break $80,000, with over $125 million in liquidations driven by heavy derivatives selling. The broader crypto market also declined as traders reduced risk ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve decision, adding to short-term pressure. Analysts note Bitcoin is still in a consolidation phase, with key support at $76,000–$77,000 and potential for recovery if macro conditions remain stable. Bitcoin slid lower over the last 24 hours, dropping to around $77,300 after struggling to hold above the $80,000 level. The fall of about 1.6% coincided with a general pullback across the crypto market, which…

The DeFi world stands at a historic crossroads following the April 18, 2026, exploit of Kelp DAO’s rsETH bridge, which effectively broke the critical cross-chain backing invariant between locked Ethereum collateral and remote-chain mints. In response, a powerful coalition of industry leaders has formed DeFi United, a recovery effort aimed at restoring the backing of rsETH and shielding the broader market from systemic collapse. At the heart of this strategy is a monumental governance proposal in which Aave commits a 25000 ETH contribution from its treasury to anchor the recovery.For the sake of absolute transparency, the Aave community must view…

Speaking on the Nakamoto Stage, Tim Draper told attendees that bitcoin has entered the financial mainstream and that governments now roll out “the red carpet” for the industry. He said the community is “starting to feel like something is happening” as adoption grows, and he cast that shift as the early phase of a larger transition in the money system. In his view, people will move in stages: first from dollars to stablecoins, then from stablecoins to bitcoin as the final store of value and unit of account. Draper praised Satoshi Nakamoto’s design of BTC as a system with no…

Bitcoin is pressing the upper boundary of a two-month ascending channel near $77,500, with the 4H MACD histogram turning negative at the trendline and the FOMC meeting on April 28 and 29 serving as the next major catalyst. This article examines the technical structure, key levels, and on-chain data shaping Bitcoin’s next directional move. Summary Bitcoin is pressing the upper boundary of a 4H ascending channel near $77,500 as the MACD histogram turns negative at -183.29. The SMA ribbon remains bullishly stacked below price, but momentum is decelerating at the trendline. A confirmed 4H close above $80,000 targets the 200-day…

Peter Zhang Apr 27, 2026 23:30 Artist Kris Andrew Small transforms Leonardo’s Sydney HQ with bold murals and immersive installations, embracing the chaos of creativity. Kris Andrew Small’s unmistakable style has found a new canvas: the Sydney headquarters of Leonardo AI. Known for his bold, chaotic, and deeply personal artistic approach, Small partnered with Leonardo to bring their brand ethos, “Yours to Create,” to life through vibrant murals, typography, and immersive installations. Leonardo AI’s new office reflects a commitment to creativity as a right, not a privilege, inviting artists and thinkers to push…

Bitcoin (BTC) approached the $80,000 psychological barrier today but only reached a high of $79,420. What followed was a downward trend, with the price currently at $76,757 (-3.35%).While no major news triggered this drop, sell pressure heightened following massive derivative liquidations in an over-leveraged market.Bitcoin retracement from near $80KWithin an hour, crypto exchanges received a combined total of $1.35 billion in sell orders, with Binance accounting for the majority at $1.2 billion. For Bitcoin, the liquidations wiped out $112.66 million from long buyers in the past 24 hours.Source: BinanceIt didn’t help the market that a fragile US-Iran ceasefire is still…

Three members of Congress positioned digital asset regulation as a matter of national security and economic competition during a panel discussion at The Bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas on Monday. Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Zach Nunn (R-Iowa), and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) spoke on “The Bitcoin Bloc: A New Force in American Politics,” moderated by Faryar Shirzad, Chief Policy Officer at Coinbase. Miller-Meeks described Bitcoin as “financial democracy” and linked cryptocurrency adoption to America’s 250th anniversary, framing support for digital assets as patriotic. She cited the Chinese Communist Party as a threat and characterized crypto policy as a national security…

The mechanics behind XRP’s supply have always been public. A breakdown on X from crypto commentator Crypto Tony looks at the process of XRP unlocks in particular, with the theory that the payments technology company is, in fact, diluting every holder of XRP. The Escrow Machine and How It Works In a detailed post on X, a crypto commentator known as Crypto Tony laid out an interesting theory as to why Ripple keeps unlocking and selling millions of XRP every month to his hundreds of thousands of followers.  Related Reading To understand the controversy, it starts with how XRP was…

Darius Baruo Apr 27, 2026 21:00 Consensys and Joe Lubin commit 30,000 ETH to stabilize rsETH after a $290M exploit disrupted DeFi markets. Governance approvals pending. Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin and Consensys have stepped up to support the recovery of rsETH following a $290 million exploit that shook the DeFi ecosystem. The group, along with other backers including DeFi United, has pledged up to 30,000 ETH to stabilize rsETH markets and assist affected users. The exploit, which occurred on April 18, targeted a LayerZero-based bridge operated by Kelp DAO, draining approximately 116,500 rsETH.…

Key Takeaways: Bitfinex analysts say bitcoin must break $80,000 to exit consolidation and confirm a durable bullish regime. Spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows hit $2.1 billion across 8 sessions as Strategy continues buying, creating absorption, not expansion. Tether froze $344 million in USDt with U.S. authorities, signaling stablecoins are now programmable enforcement tools. Bitcoin Traders Face $80K Wall as Bitfinex Warns Short-Term Holders Are Selling Into Strength According to Bitfinex‘s latest report shared with Bitcoin.com News, bitcoin crossed back above the True Market Mean near $78,300 for the first time since mid-January, a development the analysts describe as a shift…