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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestClaim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation Challenge Legendary Investor Turns $31K Bet on Asteroid Shiba into $301K: Details An u

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Legendary Investor Turns $31K Bet on Asteroid Shiba into $301K: Details An unidentified crypto trader has transformed a modest bet on Asteroid Shiba (ASTEROID) into a substantial gain after enduring more than a year of losses.

In the fast-paced cryptocurrency market, where participants often pursue quick profits, the activity of wallet '0x2aff' presents a stark contrast.

According to Lookonchain, the trader made a high-risk move in late 2024 by accumulating billions of ASTEROID tokens. Although the position initially deteriorated, it has since surged sharply following an extended holding period.

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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeHTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Iran's Friday announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened during 

Iran's Friday announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened during the current ceasefire triggered one of the sharpest oil reversals of the year.

Brent crude fell 12.95% to $86.52, and WTI dropped 14.26% to $81.19, both their lowest levels since Mar. 11 and the largest single-day declines since Apr. 8. US stocks surged, bond yields dropped, the dollar weakened, and Bitcoin registered an intraday high of $78,336.

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The ongoing Middle East conflict is expected to widen economic inequality across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to the International Monetary Fund. While oil-exporting nations stand to gain short-term advantages, Caribbean tourism-dependent economies and energy-importing Central American countries face a worsening financial outlook.The IMF's warning follows its latest World Economic Outlook, which projects regional growth of 2.3% in 2026 — nearly unchanged from 2.4% in 2025 — before rising to 2.7% in 2027. Brazil, the region's largest economy, is expected to expand by 1.9% this year, while Mexico is forecast at 1.6% growth.According to the IMF, Latin America and the Caribbean entered 2026 on relatively stable footing, with inflation approaching target levels and growth tracking near trend in most countries. However, the escalating Middle East war has introduced a new external shock, triggering market volatility, tighter lending conditions, and dramatic swings in global commodity prices.Oil markets have been especially turbulent. Both Brent and WTI crude prices dropped more than 10% in a single session after Iran's foreign minister confirmed commercial vessel passage through the Strait of Hormuz remained open amid a ceasefire. Despite the dip, both benchmarks have surged approximately 45% so far in 2026.Among the clearest short-term beneficiaries are the region's oil producers. Countries including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela have gained from elevated energy prices, which have boosted export revenues, strengthened public finances, and eased pressure on their external balances. Even so, the IMF cautioned that households across all these economies are still feeling the pinch through rising fuel and food costs.The divergence highlights how a single geopolitical crisis can produce vastly

The ongoing Middle East conflict is expected to wi

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Top Solana Executive Buys $10,000 XRP: Details A senior executive at the Solana Foundati

Top Solana Executive Buys $10,000 XRP: Details


A senior executive at the Solana Foundation has revealed a $10,000 $XRP purchase made directly on the Solana network.

The move has since sparked discussions and excitement in the crypto community. Notably, the $XRP purchase came after a major integration involving Solana, Ripple, $XRP, HexTrust, and LayerZero.

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A Solana executive revealed a $10K $XRP buy via wXRP, sparking buzz across crypto communities.

The purchase used Solana DeFi rails, swapping $USDT for 6,561 wXRP ahead of an $XRP-focused conference.

wXRP enables $XRP holders to access trading, yield, and memecoin exposure within Solana’s ecosystem.

While price impact is unclear, the integration expands $XRP’s reach and could drive long-term demand growth.

Solana Exec Reveals wXRP Purchase

Vibhu Norby, who serves as Solana’s chief product officer, shared on X that he bought $10,000 worth of $XRP using Solana-based infrastructure.

According to the details he posted, about 10,000 $USDT was swapped for 6,561.236 wrapped $XRP (wXRP) on April 17. The purchase comes just as he prepares to speak at the $XRP Las Vegas on May 1. Notably, he plans to discuss how Solana DeFi expands $XRP’s use cases during the upcoming conference.

Top Solana Executive Buys $10,000 XRP: Details

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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?Market Rally! Claim Your Airdrop Blockchain Forum 2026, Moscow Ripple prepares to release almost $1.5 billion of XRP in less than 2 weeks Ripple is set to unlock 1

Ripple prepares to release almost $1.5 billion of XRP in less than 2 weeks

Ripple is set to unlock 1 billion XRP from its escrow contracts on May 1, continuing a monthly release program established in 2017.

At the time, the company placed 55 billion XRP into cryptographically secured escrow on the XRP Ledger to improve transparency and predictability around supply. 

Under this mechanism, 1 billion XRP becomes available at the start of each month. The structured approach was designed to address concerns about Ripple’s large holdings and to avoid sudden market shocks.

Now, the May release is another routine step in a schedule expected to run through at least 2027, as the escrowed balance gradually declines. 

With XRP currently trading at $1.47, the upcoming unlock carries a notional value of about $1.47 billion, though the actual figure will vary with price movements.

While closely watched for potential supply impact, historical patterns show that most of the unlocked XRP does not enter circulation immediately. 

In this line, Ripple typically re-locks 60% to 80% of the tokens into new escrow contracts. In recent months, including March and April 2026, about 700 million XRP were re-escrowed, leaving roughly 200 to 300 million XRP for operational use such as partnerships, liquidity provision, and ecosystem development.

This re-locking trend has helped limit net additions to circulating supply, meaning monthly unlocks have generally had minimal immediate market impact.



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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.

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Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeBitcoin has quietly pushed to a fresh 10-week high, climbing above the $77,000 level as market sentiment continues to improve. The rally comes amid eas

Bitcoin has quietly pushed to a fresh 10-week high, climbing above the $77,000 level as market sentiment continues to improve. The rally comes amid easing geopolitical tensions and strong performance in traditional markets, with equities also reaching record highs. This shift in global sentiment is encouraging investors to move back into risk assets, providing additional support to Bitcoin’s upward momentum.

The broader environment is becoming increasingly favorable, with declining volatility in key macro indicators such as oil and gold. Lower uncertainty is allowing institutional investors to allocate more capital into Bitcoin, particularly through spot ETF inflows, which have already shown steady growth in recent days. This renewed demand is helping sustain the current bullish structure.

From a price perspective, Bitcoin is now approaching a critical phase. Analysts suggest that if momentum continues, the market could see a move toward the $85,000 to $88,000 range within the next two to four weeks. This projection is based on improving liquidity conditions, rising inflows, and strengthening overall market confidence.

However, key levels remain crucial for confirming this bullish continuation. The $72,800 zone is being closely watched as an important support level for the weekly close. Holding above this level would reinforce the current uptrend and signal that buyers remain in control even during short-term pullbacks.

At the same time, not all market participants are fully convinced. Some analysts point out that trading volume has not increased proportionally with price, which may indicate weakening momentum. Lower volume during a price rise can sometimes suggest a lack of strong conviction, increasing the risk of consolidation or a corrective move.

Bitcoin has quietly pushed to a fresh 10-week high

Claim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeDaily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!Post To Earn BonusBitcoin rallied hard after Iran said it was reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial s

Bitcoin rallied hard after Iran said it was reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.

Bitcoin hit the highest level since February, oil prices dropped, Wall Street notched another record, and the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield slipped to 4.24%. But here’s the catch: markets acted as if the reopening had solved the core standoff between Washington and Tehran.

Look closer, though, and the story gets more complicated. The opening is only temporary, the blockade is still in place, mine-clearing operations are ongoing, and there’s plenty of confusion about what Iran has actually agreed to.

Bitcoin faces critical weekend test as Iran closes

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestClaim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeMON Price Analysis: Triple Top Formation An analysis of the 4-hour chart call

MON Price Analysis: Triple Top Formation

An analysis of the 4-hour chart calls for greater concern about Monad, as a triple top appears to have formed. A string of price developments in the past few days led to this structure, which, from a price standpoint, does not look too good for near-term trends.

The first top started forming on April 10, after a high of $0.0373. The coin consolidated around this area and then tried another breakout the next day. However, MON peaked at $0.0369, completing the first top formation.

After a wave of sideways price trends, MON attempted to break higher again. It peaked at $0.0374 on April 14, forming the second top. Prices were rejected around the same level, and Monad trended lower but tried again a few days later.

On April 16, it rallied again to an intraday high of $0.0375. The token met strong selling supply again and still couldn't overcome it. From the high, Monad has dropped 10% to its current price level.

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