Bitcoin (BTC) options traders concentrated their short-term activity on downside protection and bearish bets, with a $74,500 put emerging as the most actively traded contract over the past 24 hours—an indication that near-dated hedging demand is rising as the market assesses near-term price risk. Data compiled by Coinglass as of April 22 (00:00 UTC) showed total Bitcoin options 'open interest' (OI) at $39.35 billion, up about 2.53% from $38.38 billion a day earlier.
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $75,000 zone. BTC is consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears the $77,350 resistance zone.
Bitcoins recent climb back into the mid-$70,000 range has caught the attention of traders, but the structure behind this rebound raises concerns about its sustainability. After bouncing from the mid-$60,000 zone, the current Bitcoin price action lacks the clarity typically associated with strong bullish trends.
Bitcoin exchange inflows from wallets moving at least 1 BTC fell to 2018 lows, signaling reduced sell pressure and stronger holder conviction.
Strategy Inc. added 34,164 bitcoin to its treasury this week, bringing its total holdings to 815,061 BTC, putting a million bitcoins within reach before year's end. Key Takeaways: Strategy acquired 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion on April 20, 2026, bringing total holdings to 815,061 coins.
The Coinbase Quantum Advisory Council has issued a statement declaring that Quantum poses no risk to Bitcoin, at least not now. A paper compiled by researchers from various universities and crypto entities says not all crypto is at risk to Quantum.
Anthony Scaramucci, the financier and SkyBridge Capital founder who briefly served as White House communications director, has made a bold case for Bitcoin's long-term value. According to him, Bitcoin's market cap is well on track to reach $21 trillion, and this is because of its fixed supply, its growing institutional footprint, and a monetary trust system built over 16 years without any central authority.
Crypto analyst Merlijn The Trader has published a detailed Bitcoin chart analysis, pointing to a rare monthly Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) setup that has preceded major bull runs in BTC's history. According to the analyst, Bitcoin is showing signs of repeating the same MACD, signaling a potential bullish turnaround ahead.
The rising Open Interest over the past three weeks signaled increased speculative confidence in BTC's bullish short-term trend.
Binance just recorded its lowest Bitcoin inflows since 2023 started. Meanwhile, Coinbase is seeing the opposite.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has gained roughly 20% since its February lows, recovering to around $76,000 despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Analysts say the move is bringing the market to a critical inflection point.
Bitcoin and Ethereum continue to maintain their newfound bullish momentum, with BTC's price holding above the $76,00 level and ETH's price positioned around $2,300. After this period of upward price action, both coins are now being moved to leading cryptocurrency exchanges, reflecting a shift in sentiment.