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Daily Crypto News
Hosted by Matt Diemer · EN
Daily Crypto News in 20 Minutes or Less.
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April 28: BlackRock ETF Options Open Interest Hits Record, Trump Hosts Crypto Gala at Mar-a-Lago
Apr 2800:08:46Tap to summarizeBitcoin pulls back below $77K on oil surge from Hormuz tensions, despite strong ETF inflows and BlackRock options open interest hitting records. Trump hosted a high-profile crypto gala at Mar-a-Lago, Israel approved its first regulated stablecoin, and Western Union eyes a stablecoin launch for SWIFT-free settlements. Block disclosed $2.2B BTC holdings, BitMine bought big in ETH, and Litecoin saw a reorg. Markets remain cautious with focus on macro oil moves, institutional flows, and regulatory guidance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Four Weeks Up… But Is This Still a Downtrend?
Apr 2700:05:18Tap to summarizeCraig says Bitcoin is at another critical inflection point after a strong four-week run to the upside, something he hasn’t seen since a true bull phase. Despite the bullish momentum, he’s not convinced this is a full trend reversal. From his perspective, this could still be a rally inside a broader weekly downtrend, especially given the recent sharp sell-off and reappearance of volatile, erratic candles that resemble prior periods of market instability.He points out that while price action looks strong on lower timeframes, the bigger picture remains mixed. A single strong monthly bounce after five consecutive down months doesn’t automatically signal a new bull market. Across the rest of the market, most major assets like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP are still moving sideways or showing weak structure, with very little convincing upside momentum.Craig emphasizes the importance of watching key levels this week, particularly around $76,900 and $74,000. If those levels break, it could quickly shift sentiment back toward downside. His message is straightforward: don’t get caught up in short-term bullishness. Zoom out, watch the structure, and let the market confirm whether this is a real reversal or just another temporary rally before the next move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →April 27: Western Union Preps Solana Stablecoin, France Cracks Down on Wrench Attacks
Apr 2700:07:39Tap to summarizeBitcoin holds near $77K–$78K with strong ETF inflows of $2.1 billion over eight days, while Western Union prepares to launch a Solana-based stablecoin and “Stable Card” next month. France charged 88 people in a major wrench attack crackdown, Tether froze $344 million in USDT, and Morgan Stanley launched a money market fund for stablecoin issuers. Strategy and Metaplanet continue corporate Bitcoin buying, and Jane Street denied Terra-related insider trading claims. Markets remain cautious but supported by institutional flows and new product launches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →April 24: Bitcoin Holds Near $78K After $2B ETF Inflows Streak
Apr 2400:08:56Tap to summarizeBitcoin holds near $78K after strong recent gains, supported by $2.1 billion in 8-day ETF inflows and tokenization momentum pushing $80K April odds to 71.5% on Polymarket. Strategy and Metaplanet continue aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, while April options expiry ($10B notional) adds volatility. Regulatory pushes include over 100 firms urging Senate action on market structure and Russia advancing its crypto trade bill. April hacks have topped $606M with North Korea-linked attacks, and Arbitrum froze $71M from Kelp DAO. Markets show cautious resilience with focus on ETF flows, geopolitical oil moves, and institutional activity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →April 23: BlackRock Leads Record ETF Inflows, Justin Sun Sues Trump-Linked WLFI
Apr 2300:07:34Tap to summarizeBitcoin slips from near $80K on oil spikes and profit-taking despite ceasefire progress, while Iran’s Nobitex exchange moved $2.3B+ through networks tied to Trump-linked ventures. BlackRock led a 7-day Bitcoin ETF inflow streak of $1.9B, and Strategy continues aggressive accumulation. Justin Sun sues World Liberty Financial over frozen tokens, New York/Illinois ban state employees from prediction markets, and the UK raids illegal P2P trading sites. April hacks top $600M with Kelp DAO laundered via THORchain, Russia passes its crypto bill in first reading, and Ethereum logs its busiest quarter ever—markets cautious with focus on geopolitics, security, and institutional resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →April 22: Number Go Up! But Why?
Apr 2200:07:50Tap to summarizeBitcoin surges past $78K on Trump’s indefinite Iran ceasefire extension and massive institutional demand, with Strategy’s $2.54 billion BTC buy and nearly $1 billion in weekly ETF inflows providing strong tailwinds. Russia passes its crypto bill in first reading for foreign trade use, while New York sues Coinbase and Gemini over prediction markets. North Korea’s Lazarus Group has stolen over $500 million in April with new malware attacks, and Arbitrum froze $71 million from the Kelp DAO exploit. Ethereum logs its busiest quarter ever, and the industry ramps up $200 million in midterm spending—markets show renewed energy but remain sensitive to geopolitical and security developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →April 21: Can You Please Wet Our Beaks
Apr 2100:13:09Tap to summarizeBitcoin reclaims $76,000 as Iran signals progress on ceasefire talks in Pakistan and oil prices ease, providing relief amid U.S.-Iranian tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. Arbitrum froze $71 million in ETH stolen from the Kelp DAO exploit, highlighting DeFi security risks. Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows, the strongest since mid-January, while Strategy's recent large buys continue to support sentiment. Ripple advances post-quantum readiness on the XRP Ledger, and the industry ramps up midterm lobbying. Markets show cautious optimism with focus on diplomatic developments, ETF momentum, and exploit containment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The $74K Line That Decides Everything
Apr 2000:06:25Tap to summarizeCraig lays it out pretty clean: Bitcoin is sitting at a make-or-break level around $74,000, and what happens here likely dictates the next real move. That level used to be major resistance before the last breakout, and now we’re coming back to test it from above. If it holds and we get continuation, you could see a push toward $80K and potentially higher highs. If it fails, we’re likely heading right back into that $65K–$74K range and possibly lower. Even with a decent monthly bounce, Craig isn’t calling this a confirmed bull shift. The monthly trend is still broken, and the weekly structure hasn’t convincingly flipped. His base case is that this is still a downtrend with a potential pullback rally inside it, not a full reversal.Across the rest of the market, nothing is really stepping up to change that narrative. Ethereum, Cardano, Solana, XRP all look heavy or sideways, with no strong leadership. Tron is one of the few outliers still trending well and actually offering clean setups, but broadly speaking, the market is just following Bitcoin. That’s the key point. Bitcoin is doing the heavy lifting, and everything else is waiting on it. So for now, it’s a waiting game at a critical level. Either this turns into strength and continuation, or it confirms weakness and rolls over again. Craig’s stance is simple: watch the level, let the market prove it, and don’t get ahead of the structure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →April 20: Michael Keeps Buying!
Apr 2000:06:20Tap to summarizeStrategy makes a massive $2.54 billion Bitcoin purchase (34,164 BTC), its third-largest ever, as spot Bitcoin ETFs log nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows — the strongest since mid-January. Bitcoin holds near $74K–$75K ahead of today's $7.9 billion April options expiry, which could spark volatility. Global crypto funds attracted $1.4 billion weekly as rebound sentiment grows, while Coinbase expands USDC borrowing to the UK and Polymarket eyes a $400M raise at $15B valuation. Markets show institutional resilience amid macro caution and DeFi liquidity signals—watch the options expiry and ongoing ETF momentum for near-term direction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →April 17: Ethereum Records Busiest Quarter Ever
Apr 1700:05:06Tap to summarizeBitcoin reaches a two-and-a-half-month high above $76K as risk appetite improves, while Ethereum logs its busiest quarter ever with 200.4 million base-layer transactions in Q1. Small-cap altcoins surge broadly (ORDI +178%, SIREN +123%, RAVE +46%), with capital rotating into cyclical and high-vol names amid $441M in liquidations. Deutsche Börse’s recent $200M Kraken stake and Tether’s self-custodial wallet launch add institutional and product momentum. Macro caution persists with bond risk warnings, but markets show selective strength heading into the weekend—focus on sustained volume and altcoin rotation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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