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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?Market Rally! Claim Your AirdropVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT!Bitcoin Price Passes $75,000 as Iran War Turns It From ‘Digital Gold’ Into Geopolitical Settl

Bitcoin Price Passes $75,000 as Iran War Turns It From ‘Digital Gold’ Into Geopolitical Settlement Bet


Bitcoin price jumped past $75,000 on Wednesday as traders recalibrated what the asset represents in the wake of the Iran conflict and an unusually stretched derivatives market. Price action, positioning data, and a real-world test of bitcoin as a settlement rail now point to a market that values the token as more than a volatile wager on tech risk.

Bitcoin price traded around $74,000 to $75,000 on April 15, extending a rebound that began after a February low near $60,000. The move leaves the asset up roughly 23% from that trough and about 3% on the week, even as broader macro and geopolitical headlines remain tense.

Spot markets now face stiff resistance in the $75,000 to $76,000 band, a zone several analysts flag as the ceiling of a two‑month consolidation range.

Short term, traders frame the outlook around a simple line in the sand. If bitcoin price can hold above support near $71,000 and secure a clean break above $76,000, momentum models start to point toward a run into the high‑$70,000s or even $80,000 over the coming weeks, according to Bitcoin Magazine Pro data.

Failure at that band keeps the range intact and invites another pullback toward $70,000 and the low‑$60,000s where the last leg of the rally started.

Derivatives flash bottoming pattern for bitcoin price

Beneath the spot chart, futures markets tell a story of persistent skepticism. The 30‑day average funding rate on perpetual swaps has remained negative for 46 straight days, matching the stretch of negative funding seen near the late‑2022 bear market bottom, according to research firm K33.

That means traders who hold long positions in perpetual futures have collected fees from shorts, even as price has drifted higher.

K33 Head of Research Vetle Lunde notes that similar regimes — 

Bitcoin Price Passes $75,000 as Iran War Turns It

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edgeX [EDGE] surges 18% as buybacks hit $13mln – What happens next? HTX Community Spring Creation ContestUnlock Your Personal HTX Airdrop NowVote to help HTX win & share 300 USDT! Over the past 24 hou

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Over the past 24 hours, edgeX has climbed 18%, marking a standout performance in an otherwise subdued market. The move reflects more than short-term speculation. It points to a shift in underlying market structure.

The rally appears driven by a mix of strengthening fundamentals and sustained bullish pressure. Even so, one variable continues to shape the near-term outlook.



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Market Updates: Goldman Sachs Files for Income-Focused Bitcoin ETF, X Rolls Out Smart Cashtags, Apple Pulls Fake Ledger App After $9.5M Loss
The crypto and fintech space saw major developments today. Goldman Sachs moved to launch a new Bitcoin income ETF, while X expanded financial features. Meanwhile, Apple shut down a large crypto scam, and a key US Federal Reserve nominee disclosed deep ties to crypto and AI investments.

Goldman Sachs is deepening its push into crypto markets with a new ETF proposal filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 14, 2026.
According to the preliminary prospectus, the proposed Bitcoin Premium Income ETF seeks to balance steady income generation with long-term capital appreciation. Instead of holding Bitcoin directly, the fund will gain exposure through Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded products (ETPs) and derivatives.

To generate returns, the strategy will rely on selling call options against its holdings. This covered-call approach can produce consistent premium income, though it may cap upside potential during strong market rallies.

The filing specifies that at least 80% of the fund’s assets will remain tied to Bitcoin-linked instruments. Additionally, up to 25% may be allocated via a Cayman Islands subsidiary, a common structure for managing commodity-related investments under US regulations.

Notably, the fund’s options coverage could range between 40% and 100% of its holdings. This flexibility allows the strategy to adapt to changing market conditions. It potentially performs well in stable or moderately rising environments, but likely underperforms during sharp upward price movements.


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This cycle feels different—and the data backs it up. According to CryptoQuant, inflows from wallets holding less than 1 BTC have dropped to their lowest level in nine years. In simple terms: retail in

This cycle feels different—and the data backs it up.
According to CryptoQuant, inflows from wallets holding less than 1 BTC have dropped to their lowest level in nine years. In simple terms: retail investors are largely absent from the market.
But while small players step back, big money is stepping in.
Major financial institutions are steadily expanding their crypto exposure:
Morgan Stanley has launched a Bitcoin ETF
Charles Schwab is preparing spot Bitcoin trading access
Franklin Templeton has built out a dedicated crypto division
Fannie Mae is exploring Bitcoin-backed mortgages
The contrast is striking:
👉 Wall Street is accumulating, while Main Street is sitting out
JP Richardson captured it bluntly:
“This might be the first cycle where institutions are in a bull market—and retail doesn’t even know it.”
So where did retail go?
The answer is less about crypto—and more about the real world.
Rising inflation and cost of living have squeezed disposable income, leaving many unable to participate in speculative markets. Michaël van de Poppe noted that for many, covering monthly expenses now takes priority over investing.
At the same time, some capital has rotated into traditional markets like equities and commodities, which have delivered strong returns recently.
In the short term, crypto remains heavily influenced by macro factors—oil prices, the U.S. dollar, and inflation expectations continue to shape sentiment.
But zoom out, and a bigger shift is unfolding:
This may not be a retail-driven cycle. It may be an institutional one.
That has real implications:
• Slower, more structured market moves
• Less hype-driven volatility
• More capital flowing through regulated channels
Bottom line:
This isn’t the absence of a bull market—
it’s a bull market that retail hasn’t fully shown up for… yet.


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The broader cryptocurrency market held steady on Thursday, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading above $74,500, Ethereum (ETH) hovering near $2,350, and XRP maintaining support around $1.40. Improving macro sent

The broader cryptocurrency market held steady on Thursday, with Bitcoin (BTC) trading above $74,500, Ethereum (ETH) hovering near $2,350, and XRP maintaining support around $1.40.
Improving macro sentiment has played a key role in stabilizing risk assets. According to Bloomberg, U.S. and Iranian officials are considering extending the ceasefire period to support further negotiations, helping ease geopolitical tensions and lift overall market confidence.
🔹 Risk Appetite Returns Across Markets
The improvement in sentiment is not limited to crypto. Traditional markets are also showing strength, with the S&P 500 hitting new highs this week and surpassing key levels for the first time.
Meanwhile, the total cryptocurrency market capitalization has rebounded sharply from recent lows of around $1.9 trillion to more than $2.53 trillion, signaling a broad recovery in risk appetite across financial markets.
🔹 XRP Leads Large-Cap Altcoins
Among major cryptocurrencies, XRP has emerged as a relative outperformer, gaining around 4% to $1.40, outpacing most large-cap altcoins.
Other top assets such as SOL and DOGE have also seen gains, but XRP’s strength stands out within the group.
🔹 Bitcoin Faces Short-Term Selling Pressure
Despite the recovery, on-chain data suggests caution in the near term. When Bitcoin surged toward $76,000, exchange inflows spiked significantly, reaching approximately 11,000 BTC per hour—the highest level since December 2025.
Such inflows often indicate profit-taking behavior from large holders, suggesting that some investors are using strength to distribute positions.


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edge soared to 1.0899 USDT, a new high with a 24-hour increase of -0.10%. It currently trades at 1.027 USDT on HTX.

cfg soared to 0.2115 USDT, a new high with a 24-hour increase of -4.34%. It currently trades at 0.2005 USDT on HTX.

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