Trump’s Iran Warning Sends Bitcoin Tumbling Below $77K In Risk-Off Shock

Bitcoin’s bearish momentum hit hardest on the technical charts, with the cryptocurrency breaking below all major exponential moving averages by early Monday. Trading around $76,750, it sat well beneath the 20-hour EMA at $77,580, the 50-hour at $78,120, the 100-hour at $78,767, and the 200-hour at $79,350. MACD indicators reinforced the downside pressure, with the …

Odds against rate cuts high as new US Fed chair set for swearing in

Kevin Warsh is set to be sworn in as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Friday amid speculation about whether he’ll do what US President Donald Trump hopes he does: Lower interest rates once in office. On Wednesday, the US Senate voted largely along party lines to confirm Warsh …

Galaxy secures New York BitLicense to expand institutional crypto services

Galaxy Digital, a crypto-focused financial services company led by Mike Novogratz, has received a BitLicense and Money Transmission License from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), allowing it to expand regulated digital asset services to institutional clients in the state. The company said Monday that the approvals were granted to its subsidiary, …

Bitcoin lost its hold on $80K, but three events may send it back sooner than markets expect

Key takeaways: Aggressive Bitcoin buying by Strategy helped to offset the recent leveraged long liquidations. Rising bond yields and a heavy US government debt burden are driving investors toward scarce assets. A potential deal between the US and Iran could quickly restore traders’ risk appetite. Bitcoin (BTC) faced a rejection following a failed attempt to …

Soluna revenue jumps 58% as hosting business offsets weaker Bitcoin mining

Digital infrastructure company Soluna Holdings reported strong first-quarter revenue growth as expanding data center operations helped offset weaker returns from cryptocurrency mining. Revenue rose 58% from a year earlier to $9.4 million and increased 2% from the previous quarter, according to the company’s earnings report released Monday. It was Soluna’s fourth-consecutive quarter of sequential revenue …

Binance Retail Investor Bitcoin Inflows Drop By 73%, What’s Next for BTC?

Bitcoin (BTC) retail investor activity on Binance has fallen to its lowest level in history. Retail BTC inflows on Binance now average near 314 BTC per month in 2026, down sharply from the 1,200 BTC range recorded in March 2024. Bitcoin’s recovery in May also slowed as spot inflows on Binance weakened, with the 30-day …

Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Lands Bitlicense to Serve New York Hedge Funds and RIAs

Key Takeaways Galaxy Digital received a Bitlicense from NYDFS on May 18, 2026, unlocking New York’s institutional market. Galaxyone Prime NY now serves hedge funds and RIAs with access to $9 billion in managed digital assets. Galaxy’s global regulatory footprint grows past 50 licenses as CEO Mike Novogratz targets deeper institutional capital. Galaxy Scores New …

Bitcoin Dip-Buy Signal Emerges as Retail Fear Overtakes Optimism

Key Takeaways Santiment said rising bearish bitcoin sentiment historically signals stronger rebound potential for BTC. Retail traders pushed BTC commentary into a “FUD Zone” as prices hovered near $76,000. Social platform data showed bearish sentiment rising as rebound odds improved. Bitcoin Sentiment Ratio Turns Bearish After BTC Slide Bitcoin traded near $77,000 around 5:36 p.m. …

Bitcoin Miner Revenue Drops 9.44% Following Network Difficulty Jump

Key Takeaways Bitcoin difficulty hit 136.61T on May 15 as miner revenue fell 9.44%. Hashrateindex.com data shows PH/s value slid from $38.97 to $35.29 in 4 days. Bitcoin fees made up just 0.59% of rewards, keeping focus on BTC price trends. Bitcoin Petahash Value Slides to $35 as Mining Difficulty Rises Although the previous week …

ZachXBT Names RAVE, RIVER, SIREN, and LAB as Victims of Bitget-Enabled Market Maker Fraud

Key Takeaways ZachXBT has accused Bitget of enabling supply control manipulation across RAVE, RIVER, SIREN, and LAB tokens. Ten wallets pulled 100M LAB tokens ($480M, 32% of supply) from Bitget in 12 hours, per onchain data. ZachXBT recently named Bitget’s founder Shawn Liu as a behind-the-scenes enabler for Bitget and posted a $10K bounty for …

SurgeXRP Expands XRP Ledger’s Push Into Real-World Asset Tokenization With Global Real Estate Infrastructure Powered By SGP Token

SurgeXRP is building a blockchain-powered marketplace focused on rental real estate and fractional property access through the XRP Ledger, positioning itself within one of the fastest-growing narratives across the digital asset industry: real-world asset tokenization. With institutions, governments, and blockchain ecosystems increasingly exploring tokenized finance, many analysts believe RWAs could become a multi-trillion-dollar sector over …

Prime Trust Litigation Trust Files 94-Page Suit Against Swan Bitcoin for $970M in Transfers

Key Takeaways PCT Litigation Trust filed a 94-page suit against Swan Bitcoin on May 15, 2026, seeking $970 million in clawbacks. The complaint alleges a Prime Trust executive tipped off Swan CEO Cory Klippsten via encrypted chat on May 22, 2023, weeks before the collapse. Swan has not filed a formal response as of May …

Bitcoin Drops to $76K as Middle East War Fears Spark $722M in Liquidations

Key Takeaways Bitcoin slid to $76,000 on May 18 following rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The drop triggered $722 million in crypto long liquidations as Iran reportedly unveiled Hormuz Safe. Yellow Capital’s CEO notes BTC’s recovery depends on macro liquidity conditions rather than crypto news. Bitcoin Slams into Geopolitical Headwinds Bitcoin slid …

Bitcoin’s trend defining battle starts at the $74K support: Analyst

Bitcoin (BTC) lost its hold on the $80,000 level over the weekend, and data suggest that the cryptocurrency needs to trade above the $74,000-$75,000 range, as it has repeatedly served as key support over the last two years.  Crypto analyst Ardi said the next retest of the $74,000-$75,000 range could become the most important support …

Price predictions 5/18: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA

Key points: Bitcoin has pulled back to the $76,000 level, a crucial near-term support level to watch. Several major altcoins have broken below their near-term support levels, indicating that the bulls have given up. Bitcoin (BTC) came under pressure on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned Iran that the “clock is ticking” and they …

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