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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestDaily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping following

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Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, sparking cautious optimism in global markets. However, Tehran issued a stark warning that the critical waterway could close again if the United States maintains its naval blockade of Iranian ports.Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed via social media that all commercial vessels were permitted to transit the strait for the duration of the 10-day truce. The ceasefire came after weeks of conflict that began when Israel invaded Lebanon following Hezbollah's military support of Iran. The fighting has claimed thousands of lives and effectively shut down one of the world's most vital energy corridors since late February.President Donald Trump praised the development, calling it a remarkable moment for global peace. Yet contradictions quickly emerged. Trump confirmed the U.S. naval blockade would remain in place until a comprehensive deal with Iran is finalized, while Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned that the strait would not stay open under those conditions. Iran also mandated that all vessels coordinate with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps before passage, a new requirement that raised concerns among international shipping companies.Despite initial optimism, vessel tracking data showed roughly 20 ships attempting to cross the strait on Friday evening, with most ultimately turning back for reasons that remained unclear.Global financial markets responded positively, with oil prices dropping approximately 10% and stock markets climbing on hopes of restored energy flows. Still, unresolved disputes over Iran's nuclear program continue to cloud negotiations. The U.S. demanded a 20-year suspension of all Iranian nuclear activity, while Iran proposed a much shorter three-to-five year pause. 

Iran has temporarily reopened the Strait of Hormuz

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#Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto founder Joe McCann's passport is sitting with Zanzibar police. He isn't going anywhere until

#Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Crypto founder Joe McCann's passport is sitting with Zanzibar police. He isn't going anywhere until they get answers. Related Reading: X Money's Crypto Ambitions Draw Fire From Senator Over Security FearsAuthorities Hold McCann Pending AutopsyTanzanian police are questioning McCann, founder of the crypto hedge fund Asymmetric, after his fiancée, Ashly Robinson, 31, died on April 9 at a hospital in Zanzibar. Robinson had been rushed there after hotel staff found her unresponsive in her room the day before. Based on reports from NBC News and CBS News, police have ruled her death a suicide - but they are holding McCann's passport while they await the results of a formal autopsy. The couple had been staying at the same hotel when a dispute arose between them. Officials said the two were separated and moved to different rooms following what police described as a "misunderstanding."

Staff later found Robinson in her room with a belt around her neck.McCann has not commented publicly. He could not be reached for comment. Ashly Robinson, right, with her sister, Alyssa Endres. Source: Alyssa Endres Family Pushes Back On Suicide RulingRobinson's relatives are not satisfied with the official account. Her sister, Alyssa Endres, told NBC News that "none of this makes sense." According to the family, Robinson had recently celebrated her 31st birthday and her engagement to McCann both of which had happened just days before her death. Endres described her sister as happy at the time. Robinson, who went by the name Ashlee Jenae on social media, posted her last photo April 5, showing her feeding a giraffe while she celebrated her birthday. The family's challenge to the police ruling adds another layer of uncertainty to a case that is already far from closed. 

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Altcoins in “End Stage” Bear Market? Analyst Michaël van de Poppe Turns Bullish Altcoin 

Altcoins in “End Stage” Bear Market? Analyst Michaël van de Poppe Turns Bullish


Altcoin sentiment remains under pressure, and the data backs it. The CMC Altcoin Season Index is currently sitting at 37/100, firmly in Bitcoin season. Just a week ago, it was 34, and a month ago, 53, showing how momentum has faded. Compared to its yearly high of 78, the market is clearly far from an altcoin-driven phase, with most tokens still lagging Bitcoin.

But according to Michaël van de Poppe, this is exactly the kind of setup where reversals begin, and he’s leaning strongly bullish on altcoins from here.

“This Is the End Stage, Not the Beginning”

He says that 2025 has already acted as the bear market for altcoins. “The markets are approaching the end stage of the bear market… not the start,” he said, noting that most altcoins are down more than 90%.

While that drop makes sense after inflated valuations, he now sees the opposite problem. “Markets are currently underpricing the upside of altcoins massively,” he said, signaling his bullish stance on altcoins specifically at current levels.

On Bitcoin, he’s more neutral-to-bullish, suggesting the downside is likely done.

“The bear market of $BTC rarely goes deeper… we’ve already hit that,” he added, implying Bitcoin has likely bottomed and won’t see major further downside.

Macro and Sentiment Starting to Align

He also pointed to macro shifts. Lower volatility in gold and oil typically supports risk assets, while equities lead the move. “Nasdaq vol up → more confidence → $BTC to follow → altcoins to follow,” he explained.

Altcoins in “End Stage” Bear Market? Analyst Micha

A new report from BCA Research suggests that the recent surge in energy prices, driven by ongoing Middle East tensions, is unlikely to spark a prolonged period of runaway inflation in major global eco

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestDaily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!$BTC I don’t want to flex, but this will sound exactly like that to those who don’t

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I don’t want to flex, but this will sound exactly like that to those who don’t know my “friends” in Dubai.

Not long ago I was told that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened. I had the info before it went public. Didn’t think twice - opened a small long on $BTC. You can see the result on screen + the entry time.

I didn’t doubt the info because it came from the right people.

It wasn’t told to me so I could trade it. Just came up in a conversation about the situation around UAE.

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TRX showed modest stability with a low of 0.326487 and a high of 0.33018, ultimately closing at 0. 328819. This indicates a slight positive trend, reflecting a change of about 0.42% from the previous 

In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, even the most independent players eventually face a reality check — innovation at scale comes with a massive price tag. That’s where DeepSeek now s

In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, even the most independent players eventually face a reality check — innovation at scale comes with a massive price tag. That’s where DeepSeek now seems to find itself.
On April 18, industry chatter picked up around reports that DeepSeek — long known for turning down outside investment — may finally be preparing to raise external capital for the first time. According to a tech-focused media outlet, the company is in early discussions with investors, aiming to raise at least $300 million at a valuation of no less than $10 billion.
If true, this marks a significant shift in strategy.
DeepSeek has previously declined offers from top-tier venture capital firms and major tech giants, choosing instead to maintain independence in building its AI models. But the landscape has changed. Developing cutting-edge AI today isn’t just about talent and vision — it requires enormous spending on compute power, infrastructure, and data.
Insiders suggest that the move is less about abandoning principles and more about strengthening its position in an increasingly expensive arms race. Simply put, staying competitive in AI now demands deeper pockets.
Still, not everyone is convinced. A representative from a large state-owned equity institution hinted that while the fundraising rumors are “likely true,” the project is “currently not investable,” suggesting potential concerns or uncertainties behind the scenes.
Efforts to confirm the news directly have so far come up empty. Executives linked to Huansheng Quantitative did not respond to calls or messages, leaving key details unverified.
Whether DeepSeek goes through with this funding round or not, one thing is clear: the AI race is entering a new phase — where even the most independent innovators may need to embrace capital to keep up.


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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A crypto analyst has outlined a detailed market structure, suggesting that Bitcoin (BTC) may be ente

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A crypto analyst has outlined a detailed market structure, suggesting that Bitcoin (BTC) may be entering a decisive stage after months of consolidation and price declines. His strategy maps recent price behavior into a sequence of institutionally driven phases, arguing that the end of accumulation often signals the start of a stronger upward expansion. The Bitcoin MarketMaker Buy StrategyCrypto market expert Merlijn The Trader has presented a market structure model on X, showing that Bitcoin's recent price action is unfolding in line with an institutional trading cycle. The chart framework, known as the MarketMaker Buy Model, argues that large institutional players move markets in predictable stages designed to transfer Bitcoin from emotional retail traders into stronger, long-term holders before pushing prices significantly higher. Related Reading: Retail Investors Are The Only Ones Panicking About Bitcoin, Here's what The Big Dogs Are DoingAccording to the analyst, the first stage of the cycle, highlighted in the first green box on the chart, began with a "Distribution" phase that occurred between about $100,000 and $120,000 in mid-2024. During this period, Bitcoin traded in a choppy downward pattern. This type of movement indicated that large holders were selling their Bitcoin amid strong demand from retail traders buying aggressively near the market top. The second stage identified by Merlijn The Trader is the "Flush," marked by the red box on the chart. This phase saw a sharp and aggressive price decline designed to force weaker traders out of the market.

Here, Bitcoin reportedly fell from $100,000 to $62,000, a roughly 38% drop. Source: Chart from Merlijn The Trader on XFollowing this correction, 

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#Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest weekly inflows since January, signaling a renewed wave of institutional demand, according to data from Farside Investors. Advertisement Total net inflows reac

#Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest weekly inflows since January, signaling a renewed wave of institutional demand, according to data from Farside Investors. Advertisement Total net inflows reached $996 million over the past week, marking the strongest performance since early January, when inflows approached $1.4 billion. The surge was driven by a standout Friday session, which alone brought in $663.9 million, the highest single-day inflow of the week. HOT Stories Most Important Bitcoin (BTC) Price Test in 2026, Ethereum (ETH) Hits Ceiling, XRP Will Go Parabolic If Price Growth Accelerates: Crypto Market Review Ripple Exec Slams Anti-Crypto Documentary Directed by 'The O.C.' Star Source: Farside  Advertisement Earlier in the week, ETFs saw $411.5 million in inflows on Tuesday and $186 million on Wednesday, followed by a modest $26 million on Thursday. The period began with a $291 million outflow on Monday, making the rebound particularly notable as momentum quickly reversed.The strong inflow activity pushed total net assets across spot Bitcoin ETFs above $101 billion by the end of the week. At the same time, trading volumes surged, with daily activity nearing $4.8 billion, reflecting heightened participation from both institutional and retail investors.The data suggests that despite recent market uncertainty, capital continues to rotate back into Bitcoin exposure through regulated investment vehicles, reinforcing the role of ETFs as a primary entry point for traditional investors. Advertisement Goldman Sachs BTC ETF: New storyAmid the renewed inflow momentum, Goldman Sachs is preparing a new type of Bitcoin-linked investment product targeting more conservative investors.As reported by U.Today, the firm has filed for a “Bitcoin Premium Income” ETF, which differs from traditional spot ETFs offered by firms like BlackRock and Fidelity Investments. Instead of directly holding Bitcoin, the proposed fund would use derivatives strategies to provide exposure while aim

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded their largest weekly in

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