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On April 17, Bitcoin retreated after briefly breaking above the $76,000 level, extending the volatile trading pattern seen throughout the week. The earlier ~10% rally, fueled by news of a U.S.–Iran ce

On April 17, Bitcoin retreated after briefly breaking above the $76,000 level, extending the volatile trading pattern seen throughout the week.
The earlier ~10% rally, fueled by news of a U.S.–Iran ceasefire, is gradually fading as markets shift away from sentiment-driven moves and toward confirming real macroeconomic recovery signals.
Institutional analysts suggest that a ceasefire alone is not sufficient to sustain further upside in risk assets. Investors are now focusing on more concrete drivers such as energy supply restoration, declining crude oil risk premiums, and easing inflation pressures.
A key focus remains the recovery of oil transportation through the Strait of Hormuz, which previously handled around 20% of global crude flows before the conflict. Its normalization is seen as critical for broader market stability.
In energy markets, WTI crude has pulled back to around $87.5, while Brent remains near $90, reflecting cautious expectations around supply normalization.
Derivatives data shows that 30-day implied volatility for both Bitcoin and Ethereum continues to decline, suggesting the market is waiting for clearer macro direction in the near term. Meanwhile, open interest in Solana and DOGE futures has surged to multi-week highs, indicating rising leverage exposure and potential for increased volatility ahead.
Technically, Bitcoin is forming a possible double-top pattern near $76,000. A breakdown below the $73,300 neckline could open a move toward $70,000, while a decisive breakout above $76,000 may extend upside momentum toward $88,000.
Overall, the market remains in a “partial recovery” phase — improving risk appetite is evident, but confirmation from macro fundamentals is still missing, keeping traders focused on energy flows and broader economic data.


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Dollar slides as Hormuz war premium evaporates


Dollar index DXY erases its Iran war gains as Hormuz blockade scales down, safe‑haven flows unwind, and traders pivot from conflict hedges to ceasefire politics.

The U.S. dollar gave back all of its war‑related gains on Friday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” to commercial shipping, sending the dollar index (DXY) down 0.5% intraday to its lowest level since February 27. According to data from Gate, the move marks a full reversal of the safe‑haven bid that drove the greenback higher when the U.S.–Iran conflict first erupted.

As tankers resumed passage through one of the world’s most critical oil chokepoints, positioning in currency markets flipped from defence to détente, with traders now pricing a durable ceasefire and negotiations toward a broader agreement. Jayati Bharadwaj, head of foreign exchange strategy at TD Securities, summed up the shift bluntly: “Safe-haven buying has begun to fade. That is the reason for the dollar’s decline.”

Dollar sheds war premium

The dollar index had previously climbed as investors sought protection from the risk of supply disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, which handles roughly a fifth of global seaborne crude flows, pushing oil well above $100 per barrel at the height of the crisis. With the channel now reopened and headlines dominated by ceasefire mechanics rather than escalation, that conflict premium is rapidly being unwound across foreign‑exchange markets.

Bharadwaj and her team at TD Securities have argued in recent research that while the dollar can still behave like a haven in acute shocks, its longer‑term appeal is weakening as U.S. growth “exceptionalism” fades and capital rotates into Europe and Asia.

That narrative appears to be reasserting itself as the Iran risk recedes, with DXY slipping back toward levels last seen befo

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Slash raised $100M at a $1.4B valuation as it processes over $1B in annualized stablecoin payments for 5,000+ businesses, turning crypto into back‑office banking rails. Summary Enterprise banking plat

Slash raised $100M at a $1.4B valuation as it processes over $1B in annualized stablecoin payments for 5,000+ businesses, turning crypto into back‑office banking rails. Summary Enterprise banking platform Slash has raised $100 million in a Series C round led by Ribbit Capital, lifting its valuation to about $1.4 billion and bringing total funding to more than $160 million. The San Francisco‑based firm now serves over 5,000 corporate clients with a bundle that includes stablecoin payments, corporate and virtual accounts, expense management and real‑time payouts, and says annualized stablecoin volume has already crossed $1 billion less than a year after launch. Slash plans to use the new capital to double down on its “bank account as financial command center” pitch, aiming squarely at the same treasury and payout rails that have drawn players like Ripple, which agreed to acquire stablecoin payments platform Rail for $200 million in 2025. Slash’s $100M round and stablecoin push Slash Financial, a business banking platform built for online‑first companies, has secured $100 million in Series C funding at a roughly $1.4 billion valuation as stablecoin payments quietly become core B2B plumbing rather than a side experiment. The round was led by Ribbit Capital with participation from Khosla Ventures and Goodwater Capital, while existing backers New Enterprise Associates and Y Combinator joined for what Slash said is their fourth investment in the company. In a company blog announcing the deal, Slash CEO Victor Cardenas wrote that the team is “building the world’s most powerful business banking platform,” positioning the product as a “financial command center” that lets companies manage bank accounts, cards, payouts and crypto rails from one dashboard. Slash says it now serves “more than 5,000” corporate clients ranging from startups to larger online merchants, offering features such as multi‑currency accounts, virtual cards, expense management and real‑time local payments.

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What Should the Best Bitcoin (BTC) – Gold Allocation Be Like? Wall Street Giant Citi Reveals!

The rivalry between Bitcoin ($BTC) and gold has been ongoing for a long time. Some analysts advocate for Bitcoin, others for gold, while some argue that both should be included in portfolios.

At this point, Citi, one of the most important names on Wall Street, also states that both $BTC and gold should be included in portfolios.

Citi analyst Alex Saunders said that a portfolio allocation of gold and Bitcoin is better than a traditional portfolio mix.

According to CNBC, a study by Citi found that adding gold and Bitcoin together to portfolios has increased the efficiency of bond and stock portfolios over the past 10 years.

According to this research, combining gold and Bitcoin in a portfolio increased returns without increasing risk.

In this context, Citi analyst Alex Saunders stated that investors perform better by holding small amounts of both gold and Bitcoin, rather than preferring one over the other.

“A 5% investment in gold significantly increases portfolio efficiency. Dividing this investment between gold and Bitcoin further enhances performance.”

The Citi analyst concluded by adding that a mixed allocation of gold and Bitcoin has been helpful during bullish periods in bond markets and during downturns driven by fiscal concerns and rising inflation risks.
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Exchange reserves drop Meanwhile, exchange reserves have now fallen to around 2.68 million BTC. The decline has been steady since early 2025, when reserves were still above 3.0 million BTC. It’s only 

Exchange reserves drop

Meanwhile, exchange reserves have now fallen to around 2.68 million BTC. The decline has been steady since early 2025, when reserves were still above 3.0 million BTC. It’s only sped up since.



Fewer coins on exchanges means fewer coins available to sell in the market. If buying demand returns while reserves remain this low, the story will flip quickly—especially with short positioning already high.



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