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The Bitcoin price gives a bullish breakout from a six-month channel pattern to bolster a renewed recovery trend  Whale entities accumulated nearly 270,000 BTC over the past 30 days, marking the most aggressive buying activity since 2013. BTC above 20-day exponential moving average indicates the initial shift in market sentiment. The pioneer cryptocurrency Bitcoin shows notable volatility during Tuesday’s market hours to trade at $75,568. The daily candle shows price rejection on either side indicating an uncertain market sentiment amid escalating geopolitical tension in the middle east. In addition, the on-chain data shows short-term holders have not yet reached capitulation,…

Coinbase lobbying activity for Q1 2026 totaled $1.07 million, the company disclosed in a new Lobbying Disclosure Act filing, targeting the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, the GENIUS Act stablecoin law, and digital asset tax treatment legislation. Summary The filing covers lobbying on the CLARITY Act’s market structure provisions, implementation of the GENIUS Act stablecoin law, and general crypto policy discussions across multiple congressional committees. The Q1 spend comes after a turbulent period in Coinbase’s relationship with the CLARITY Act, which began with CEO Brian Armstrong withdrawing support hours before a January markup, followed by a reversal after a Treasury-brokered…

Lawrence Jengar Apr 21, 2026 21:46 Kalshi aims to launch crypto perpetual futures, signaling a shift from prediction markets to regulated derivatives trading. Here’s what it means. Kalshi, the CFTC-regulated prediction market exchange, is reportedly preparing to launch cryptocurrency perpetual futures contracts, according to The Information. This move could mark a significant pivot from its core focus on binary event contracts, positioning the platform as a player in the rapidly growing derivatives trading sector. Perpetual futures, or “perps,” are derivatives that allow traders to speculate on asset price movements without an expiration date.…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader has published a detailed Bitcoin chart analysis, pointing to a rare monthly Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) setup that has preceded major bull runs in BTC’s history. According to the analyst, Bitcoin is showing signs of repeating the same MACD, signaling a potential bullish turnaround ahead. He noted that the cryptocurrency’s bottom is not yet in, expecting another major price decline before an explosion to a new all-time high.   Bitcoin Historical Cycle Patterns Signal Ongoing Reset Phase In an X post, Merlijn…

Alvin Lang Apr 21, 2026 20:43 Blockchain.com users can now trade perpetual futures directly from self-custodied Bitcoin balances via integration with Hyperliquid. Blockchain.com has introduced perpetual futures trading to its non-custodial DeFi wallet, enabling users to trade leveraged crypto derivatives directly from self-custodied Bitcoin (BTC) balances. This move eliminates the need for transferring funds to centralized exchanges.The integration is powered by Hyperliquid, a decentralized derivatives platform, allowing access to over 190 crypto markets with up to 40x leverage. The feature enables traders to open, manage, and close positions while retaining full control of…

US Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh answered several questions today regarding cryptocurrencies, monetary policy, and the Fed’s independence during his Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing.Senate grills Warsh on cryptocurrenciesDuring the nearly 3-hour public session, pro-crypto Senator Cynthia Lummis questioned whether digital assets should be incorporated into the financial system to give Americans more investment options and consumer protections. Warsh’s response was this:“Digital assets are already part of the fabric of our financial industry, so yes.”This statement has widely been interpreted as crypto-advocacy rather than a hostile stance.Aside from that, Warsh’s financial disclosures previously revealed a $100 million crypto portfolio.…

Peter Zhang Apr 21, 2026 19:31 Taiko’s 2025 milestones include 100% zero-knowledge (ZK) proof coverage, 2-second finality, and DAO governance, solidifying its position as a leader in Ethereum scaling. Taiko Labs has wrapped up an impressive 2025 by proving that high-speed, fully decentralized Ethereum scaling is not just theoretical. The protocol achieved 100% zero-knowledge (ZK) proof coverage for all mainnet blocks and slashed preconfirmation times to a mere two seconds. These milestones position Taiko as a leader in the race to optimize Ethereum’s scalability without compromising decentralization. Sub-2-Second Finality: A Major Milestone In…

Two of the largest prediction market platforms in the United States are set to enter the crypto derivatives space within days of each other, marking a shift in how these platforms compete for traders. Kalshi, the CFTC-regulated prediction market valued at $11 billion, will launch cryptocurrency perpetual futures on April 27 in New York City. The company teased the product under the codename “Timeless” — a name that maps onto the contract’s core feature: no expiration date . CEO Tarek Mansour revealed the launch date through a cryptic LinkedIn video featuring a rotating torus shape. Bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies…

Iris Coleman Apr 21, 2026 18:56 Core Scientific plans a $3.3B secured debt raise to refinance obligations and expand AI-focused data centers, signaling its pivot from Bitcoin mining. Core Scientific (NASDAQ: CORZ), a leading player in the digital infrastructure and crypto mining sectors, has announced plans to raise $3.3 billion through senior secured notes due in 2031. The funds will be used to refinance existing short-term debt and scale its AI-focused data center operations across the United States. This strategic move underscores the company’s ongoing pivot from Bitcoin (BTC) mining to high-performance computing…

Introduction: Why Manual Trading in 2026 Is Losing You MoneyYou already know the feeling.You set an alert, go to sleep, and wake up to find the trade moved — and closed — while you were out. You check the chart, see the perfect entry you missed, and feel that familiar mix of frustration and regret. You think: if I’d just been watching.That’s the trap of manual trading in 2026’s volatile markets. It demands your attention 24 hours a day, punishes every moment of distraction, and turns every good setup into a question of whether you happened to be awake and…