Bitcoin’s (BTC) rising funding rate and aggregated open interest suggest bullish investors are opening longs in an attempt to defend the range lows and an important support at $70,000, but another day of spot ETF outflows has investors concerned that the institutional stance on BTC is shifting. As shown in the chart below, Bitcoin open …
Monthly archives: May 2026
Ethereum Drops Below $2,000: Is the Bottom In or Is More Pain Ahead?
TLDR: Ethereum dropped below the $2,000 psychological level, raising fresh concerns about its short-term price outlook. Santiment reports retail traders are responding with “buy the dip” calls, a historically less common reaction to sharp drops. Analyst Ted warns that a daily close below $2,050 could push ETH toward deeper targets at $1,850 and $1,700. Market …
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US charges Google employee with insider trading bets on Polymarket
US authorities have charged a Google employee with allegedly using information from the company to make bets on Polymarket and profit $1.2 million. The Justice Department said on Wednesday that it unsealed charges against Google software engineer Michele Spagnuolo, accusing him of accessing unreleased internal information at Google and placing 25 bets worth $2.7 million …
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Kraken rolls out Bitcoin vault product for holders to earn yield
Crypto exchange Kraken has launched a non-custodial Bitcoin product, giving a 2.5% yearly yield, adding to the company’s yield product offerings amid a rising investor demand for crypto reward products. Kraken unveiled the product on Wednesday with the support of crypto yield infrastructure provider Veda, which said the offering seeks to remove “the headaches that …
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FBI Pulls $40M in Gold Bars From CIA Official’s Fairfax County Home in Theft Case
Key Takeaways FBI agents seized 303 gold bars worth over $40M from CIA official David Rush’s Virginia home on May 18, 2026. Rush allegedly fabricated degrees and military service for nearly 20 years to maintain top-secret CIA clearance. Like DEA Agent Carl Mark Force IV in 2015, Rush faces federal theft charges for exploiting insider …
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UK Sanctions Strike Russia-Linked Crypto Networks in Sweeping Crackdown
Key Takeaways Britain sanctioned crypto exchanges, payment providers, and individuals linked to Russia-focused financial networks. Officials connected the A7 network to military procurement, oil proceeds, and cross-border settlement channels. Stablecoin infrastructure and exchange screening now face heightened scrutiny across U.K. crypto compliance operations. Crypto Exchanges Face UK Regulation 17A Action Britain announced on May 26 …
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BTC Volume Collapse Echoes Setup Before 2023 Bullish Recovery
Key Takeaways An analysis shared by Cryptoquant reported an 81% drop in BTC spot trading volume from October 2025 levels. Lower activity may suggest selling pressure is weakening across major bitcoin exchanges. Traders are watching whether renewed participation returns as bitcoin seeks stabilization. Volume Collapse Revives 2023 Bitcoin Cycle Comparison On-chain and market data analytics …
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Trump Vows Crypto Market Structure Law That ‘Cannot Be Undone’
Key Takeaways Trump promised lasting crypto legislation designed to survive future regulatory leadership changes. Federal market structure rules could reshape oversight for exchanges, tokens, and derivatives. Congress now faces pressure to convert pro- crypto messaging into binding U.S. legislation. Trump’s Crypto Push Widens Around Market Structure Law President Donald Trump intensified his administration’s push for …
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Grayscale Says Hyperliquid Could Become a DeFi Juggernaut
Key Takeaways Grayscale framed Hyperliquid as a DeFi platform entering exchange-scale trading markets. HYPE’s market activity reflects buybacks, whale moves, ETF inflows, and trading growth. Future adoption may depend on execution, regulation, user retention, and demand for on-chain finance. Grayscale Sees Hyperliquid as a DeFi Breakout Grayscale Research presented Hyperliquid as one of crypto’s clearest …
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Coinbase, Standard Chartered Partner to Add 6 Currency Access
Key Takeaways Coinbase expanded institutional fiat access through Standard Chartered across six major currencies. New rails aim to reduce currency friction, settlement delays, and funding constraints. Institutional crypto demand is supporting deeper integration between banking systems and on-chain markets. Coinbase Adds Fiat Rails for Institutional Crypto Clients Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on May …
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Bitcoin falls further as BTC miners pivot to AI, pro-crypto legislation stalls
Key takeaways: Bitcoin’s drop below $75,000 marks a sharp decoupling from a record-breaking stock market fueled by the AI boom. Crypto trader sentiment remains weak as key US regulatory acts face ongoing delays. Bitcoin’s (BTC) rejection at $78,000 on Thursday marked a decoupling from traditional markets after two months of strong correlation. Wednesday’s decline below …
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Bitcoin Drop Linked To Hidden $1.3 Billion ETF Trade, Analyst Reveals
They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits …
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Dogecoin Rally Loading? Analyst Eyes ‘Imminent Breakout’ From Textbook Falling Wedge Pattern
As Dogecoin (DOGE)’s price attempts to hold a crucial support level, an analyst flagged potentially bullish technical setups that could set the stage for a major move in the coming months. Related Reading Dogecoin Historical Setup Targets Massive Expansion On Wednesday, Dogecoin continued its sideways trajectory between the $0.100-$0.105 local range. The cryptocurrency has been …
This Bitcoin Pattern Could Repeat Itself, But The Bottom Could Lie Below $50,000
Bitcoin is showing a monthly momentum signal that has appeared near several major cycle lows, which raises the possibility that the current correction is entering its final stage. The setup is based on the monthly logarithmic MACD histogram, where previous Bitcoin bottoms formed only when the red bars began fading for at least two straight …
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Glassnode Warns Nearly 30% Of Bitcoin Supply Could Face Future Quantum Risks
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