Bitcoin
Bitcoin, ether, solana slide, oil jumps on renewed U.S.-Iran war risks
Bitcoin traded at $74,335 after Iran reimposed controls on the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, with the modest 1.6% pullback standing out against a 5.7% jump in Brent and a 1.2% drop in European equity futures.
Bitcoin Options OI Falls as $70,000 Puts Signal Rising Hedging Demand
Bitcoin (BTC) options open interest edged lower on Sunday, even as positioning showed a split market: longer-dated exposure remained concentrated in upside ‘call' strikes while near-term traders piled into short-dated ‘puts' around $70,000—an indication that hedging demand is rising into the late-April expiry window. According to CoinGlass data as of April 20 at 00:00 UTC, total Bitcoin options open interest (OI) stood at $36.53 billion, down 2.64% from $37.52 billion a day earlier.
Kevin O'Leary Says Bitcoin, Ethereum Give Him Almost All Of Crypto Exposure: 'I Cut The Garbage And Kept What Works'
Renowned investor and media personality Kevin O'Leary said Sunday that investors only need Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) to capture the majority of the cryptocurrency market exposure, dismissing all other coins as “garbage.” O'Leary Stresses On ‘Disciplined' Crypto Strategy O'Leary took to X, sharing a clip from his appearance on The Breakdown dated April 14, in which he said that BTC and ETH provide all the liquidity one needs and help capture 95%-97% of the volatility.
Report: NYDIG Close to Buying Alcoa's Massena New York Smelter Site for Bitcoin Mining Operations
Alcoa Corp. is in advanced talks to sell its idled Massena East aluminum smelter site in upstate New York to NYDIG, the bitcoin mining and digital asset infrastructure firm, according to Bloomberg.
Bitcoin erases weekend gains as US-Iran ceasefire falls under pressure
Bitcoin briefly crashed below $74,000 on Sunday as Iran threatened retaliation for a US military seizure of an Iranian cargo ship.
Why Bitcoin's $75K rebound is a double-edged sword – 3 reasons why!
BTC's recovery brings more holders into profit, but rising supply rotation shows smart money beginning to offload into strength.
Anthony Scaramucci Says Bitcoin 'Checks Every Single Box' Of What Defines 'Money' And That's Why He's 'Bullish'
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of global investment firm SkyBridge Capital, said on Sunday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) fulfills all the requirements of a proper money system, fueling his bullish outlook on the apex cryptocurrency. ‘Bitcoin Has Built Its Own Trust System' In an X post, Scaramucci emphasized the trustworthiness of Bitcoin, comparing it to the trust people have in fiat currencies.
US spot Bitcoin ETFs see $1B inflows amid geopolitical uncertainty
Institutional demand for Bitcoin via ETFs may stabilize its price amid geopolitical tensions, potentially influencing future market highs. US spot Bitcoin ETFs see $1B inflows amid geopolitical uncertainty.
Bitcoin Price Gives Back Gains, But Structure Remains Bullish
Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from the $78,400 zone. BTC is consolidating and might struggle to stay above the $73,500 support.
Upcoming ‘Bitcoin' Movie With Casey Affleck, Gal Gadot Probes Satoshi's Identity
A film exploring Bitcoin's origins is moving toward global release while spotlighting the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto. Starring Gal Gadot and Casey Affleck, it revisits Craig Wright's contested claims and their impact on Bitcoin's identity. Key Takeaways: New Bitcoin film stars Casey Affleck and Gal Gadot, probing Satoshi Nakamoto's identity.
Bitcoin Drops Below $74,000 After Iran Rejects Second Round of US Peace Talks
Bitcoin dropped below $74,000 Saturday evening after Iran rejected a second round of in-person peace talks with the United States, triggering a risk-off selloff across crypto markets. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin fell to approximately $73,753 on April 19, 2026, after Iran rejected a second round of U.S. peace talks.
Bukele Tops Global Leader Approval Charts at 94% While El Salvador Holds 7,600 BTC
El Salvadors President Nayib Bukele has secured the top spot on a global leader approval ranking, earning a remarkable 94% rating that places him well ahead of 25 other world leaders on the list. His dominance is particularly noteworthy given that El Salvador was the first nation to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender back in 2021 making Bukele simultaneously the worlds most popular leader and the boldest sovereign Bitcoin adopter on the planet.
