Amid a cautious recovery in the crypto market, Bitcoin (BTC) has returned to a key technical zone, with Finbold's AI price models projecting that the flagship cryptocurrency could trade at $76,199 by May 31, 2026.
A Nordic Bitcoin education group has released an open-source AI database designed to generate evidence-backed responses to common criticisms about Bitcoin's environmental impact and energy use.
France has backed down on the mandatory declaration of self-hosted wallets, and this is a clear victory for Bitcoin defenders. On April 28, 2026, the joint parliamentary committee did not retain Article 3 quater of the bill aimed at combating social and tax fraud.
Actually, there might be more than one signal suggesting BTC could be heading for another correction soon.
Crypto markets traded mixed on Thursday UTC as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) posted modest gains while performance among major altcoins diverged, underscoring a cautious risk backdrop despite headline strength in the two largest assets. As of 03:05 UTC on May 1, data from TokenPostMarket showed Bitcoin rising 1.14% over the past 24 hours to $76,564.18.
Bitcoin closed April 2026 with an 11.87% gain, decisively finishing above the $75,900 monthly high and signaling a major shift in macro momentum.
Latin American users have increased their reliance on stablecoins, with dollar-pegged tokens now accounting for a larger share of crypto purchases than Bitcoin. According to Bitso's 2025 crypto adoption report, 40% of purchases on its platform involved U.S.
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin spot volume has observed a notable decline, something that could make the market more sensitive to flow shifts. Bitcoin Spot Volume Has Gone Through A Decline Recently As highlighted by on-chain analytics firm Glassnode in an X post, the Bitcoin Spot Volume has declined to multi-year lows.
Riot Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT) leveraged its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) holdings to finance its data center development, the company's Executive Vice President Jason Chung said on Thursday. RIOT Entirely Relying On Balance Sheet For CapEx Needs During Riot's first-quarter earnings call, Chung outlined the funding strategy for the data center business, emphasizing strong reliance on its existing balance sheet.
Fresh inflation figures from the United States have weighed heavily on Bitcoin, with the Personal Consumption Expenditures index reaching its most elevated level in almost three years.
Every Bitcoin rebound at $77,000 is capped by the same sellers. Why are short-term holders undermining the rally?
Bitcoin ETFs saw billions flow in during April, signaling sustained institutional confidence and reinforcing their growing role as a primary access point for capital. The first half of the month delivered strong, uninterrupted inflows, with several sessions reflecting aggressive allocation patterns.