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Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestMarket Rally! Claim Your AirdropExodus Movement has announced an expansion of its support for the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The long-

Exodus Movement has announced an expansion of its support for the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The long-time self-custodial crypto wallet provider announced the update in collaboration with Ripple.Exodus is deploying a deep native integration of the XRPL ecosystem, giving its millions of users direct access to advanced tools and newly added stablecoin support.The rollout equips users with enhanced in-wallet tools to send and manage XRP directly inside Exodus, while also paving the way for upcoming support of the Ripple USD (RLUSD) stablecoin through its partnership with Ripple, per a Thursday press release.Users now gain greater flexibility to store, send, and swap dollar-pegged value on the XRPL— all while retaining full control of their private keys and avoiding reliance on centralized exchanges.“Expanding XRPL support means more ways to use XRP without sacrificing self-custody or the simplicity of the Exodus experience,” Exodus CEO JP Richardson postulated in a statement. “XRP is already a top asset in our wallet, and partnering with Ripple is a natural next step in making it easier to use every day.” RLUSD is a highly-regulated, enterprise-focused U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin designed with transparency and real-world utility in mind. Since going live in late 2024, its market capitalization has soared to around $1.48 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data.Stablecoin Product Lead at Ripple, Lauren Berta, said that open financial systems should empower users with greater control, adding that RLUSD enhances flexibility in how value is stored and moved.Exodus has long offered support for XRP storage and transactions, during which the payments-focused token has organically become one of the platform’s most prominent assets. According to the Exodus team, XRP consistently ranks among its top coins in terms of daily user activity and in-app swap volume. Notably, earli

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XRP Keeps Growing,' Ripple CEO Says Amid Solana Milestone

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has reacted to $XRP's recent interoperability milestone on Solana. Wrapped $XRP (wXRP) went live on Solana, enabled by Hex Trust and Layer Zero.

"Growing demand for $XRP is driving liquidity cross-chain, opening new paths across ecosystems and expanding the overall market," Garlinghouse wrote in a tweet in reaction to the milestone.



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Gold prices slipped slightly from a one-month peak during Asian trading on Wednesday, with investors closely watching developments between the United States and Iran as a fragile ceasefire deadline ap

Gold prices slipped slightly from a one-month peak during Asian trading on Wednesday, with investors closely watching developments between the United States and Iran as a fragile ceasefire deadline approaches next week. The pullback came after a strong rally in the previous session, driven by optimism over potential peace negotiations and encouraging U.S. inflation data.Spot gold declined 0.6% to $4,815.17 per ounce, while gold futures edged down 0.3% to $4,838.40 per ounce as of early morning Eastern Time. Fellow precious metals followed suit, with silver dipping 0.4% to $79.27 per ounce and platinum holding relatively steady at $2,107.21 per ounce.Tuesday's rally was sparked by softer-than-expected U.S. Producer Price Index figures for March, which showed that while headline inflation was pushed higher by rising energy costs, core inflation remained largely contained. The data mirrored a similar trend seen in recent Consumer Price Index readings and put pressure on the U.S. dollar, boosting gold's appeal as an alternative asset. Former Federal Reserve Chair and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen added to the bullish sentiment by suggesting there could be room for at least one interest rate cut later this year. Since gold generates no yield, lower interest rates typically enhance its attractiveness compared to government bonds.Geopolitical tension continued to shape market sentiment. The U.S. military confirmed it had fully enforced a naval blockade against Iran, a move widely interpreted as pressure on Tehran to reach a lasting peace agreement. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that additional ceasefire talks would take place within days and that a resolution to the now seven-week-old conflict was near. Both sides have reportedly remained open to dialogue, and the existing ceasefire appeared to be holding as of Wednesday morning.Traders remain cautious, aware that any breakdown in negotiations could quickly reignite safe-haven demand and push gold prices hi

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Bitcoin’s recent price behavior has kept traders split between those expecting another leg down and those calling that a bottom is already in. That tension is now feeding different technical analyses, with one analyst arguing that the probability of a deeper crash has dropped significantly based on long-term signals.

Chance Of Bitcoin Making New Lows Is Very Small
Bitcoin has spent months testing the patience of its holders since its all-time high of $126,000 in 2025. According to crypto analyst Sykodelic, there is a compelling case that the drawdown is done and that the probability of Bitcoin revisiting new lows at this point has dropped massively.

Sykodelic’s rationale leans heavily on the behavior of the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the weekly candlestick timeframe chart. According to his analysis posted on X, Bitcoin has just printed a powerful bullish break on the weekly RSI, and what makes this particular reading extraordinary is not just where it bounced from but how low it got before doing so.


Source: Chart from Sykodelic on X
The weekly RSI has only fallen below 30 on three occasions in BTC’s history, with the most recent being Q1 2026. However, the RSI is now back into the normal zone, and it has broken above a descending trendline that touches lower highs. According to the analyst, this scenario means that the probabilities are now very slim for new lows of any kind.

The Bottom Signals Have Stacked Up
The RSI break did not arrive on its own. Sykodelic noted that multiple bottom indicators have converged simultaneously, a convergence he described as reaching a very high degree. According to him, about 12 important bottom indicators have fired, and Bitcoin is showing it here.

The broader data support his reading. Bitcoin exchange reserves have fallen to seven-year lows while whale wallets are now accumulating more than 

Bitcoin’s recent price behavior has kept traders s

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Heikin Ashi Candles Have Emerged on XRP Weekly Chart

Technical signals continue to draw attention to XRP, with analysts pointing to a shift in momentum after months of uneven price action.

CryptoQuant-verified analyst CW has identified the appearance of bullish candles on XRP's weekly chart, suggesting that the market could be entering a new phase dominated by green candles.

Notably, XRP has been in a bear market for the last nine months, during which its price has dipped by over 60% from $3.66.

Key Points

CryptoQuant analyst CW spots bullish weekly Heikin Ashi candles on XRP, signaling momentum shift after bear market.

Heikin Ashi shows green weekly candles as XRP gains 10%, hitting a four-week high of $1.50.

Bullish Heikin Ashi Candles Have Emerged on XRP W

On April 18, according to shipping sources: merchant vessels received radio messages from the Iranian Navy indicating that the Strait of Hormuz is closed again, prohibiting any vessels from passing th

Shipping Sources: Strait of Hormuz Closed Again, All Vessels Prohibited from Passage

Bitcoin Up 2 Weeks: Beginning or End?HTX Community Spring Creation ContestDaily $5000U Airdrop Rain: Claim Yours Now!On April 17, 2026, a major announcement spread throughout the world: the Strait of 

On April 17, 2026, a major announcement spread throughout the world: the Strait of Hormuz officially reopened. This narrow waterway is one of the world's most important routes for oil transportation. While this news is exciting, many uncertainties remain. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is currently linked to a 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon.


Source: X Official

The Iranian Foreign Minister announced that ships can now use coordinated routes. Even President Trump retweeted the news, declaring to the world that Iran is ready to resume operations. However, the US Navy still maintains a blockade of Iranian ports. Therefore, only a small number of oil tankers are currently able to pass through, compared to as many as 100 vessels per day before the conflict.

Market Reaction: How Traditional Markets Will Respond

If the ports in the Strait of Hormuz were actually closed in early 2026, the world would feel the impact. Oil prices would surge to over $100 per barrel, and US gasoline prices would rise by more than 50 cents per gallon.

Shipping companies would have to detour through Africa, extending the voyage by 14 days.  This put immense pressure on the stock market and fueled investor anxiety about the future.

However, oil prices immediately plummeted upon news of the reopening. Brent crude fell by about $10, approaching $89 per barrel. This plunge acted as a green light, triggering a recovery in other markets.

Traditional markets, including the US stock market, repeatedly hit new highs. Investors hoped that the drop in oil prices would reduce inflation and promote faster economic growth.

Cryptocurrency Market Reaction: Bitcoin Prices Hit New Highs, Oil Prices Plunge

In the cryptocurrency space, high energy costs (such as oil costs) can lead to inflation, forcing the Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates—a

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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.

Bitcoin now has just 4 days before ceasefire deadl

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HTX Community Spring Creation ContestClaim1,200 USDT in the Monthly Creation ChallengeThe market is at a key inflection point as FOMO builds but follow-through still lags. Crypto today is sitting at a

The market is at a key inflection point as FOMO builds but follow-through still lags.



Crypto today is sitting at a key level where the next move could be driven by FOMO.

On the technical side, high-cap assets are seeing steady inflows, which is keeping prices stable near key resistance zones.

With the weekend ahead and the stock market closed, crypto could see more inflows. The next 48 hours will be important in deciding whether the market builds a local bottom at these levels.

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On the sentiment side, things are turning more bullish. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has moved up two points and is now just two points away from entering the “greed” zone, which often signals stronger risk appetite.

Technically, Bitcoin’s [BTC] push toward $76k shows this momentum may already be playing out.



Why is crypto up today? Bitcoin pushes towards $76

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