A fake Ledger Live app on the Mac App Store duped more than 50 users, swiping more than $9 million in a new crypto scam.
Bitcoin reached $76,000 on Tuesday, as optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran diplomatic opening lifted risk appetite across global markets. After reaching $76,120 on Bitstamp, the leading crypto asset has pulled back to just above $75,000. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin hit $76,000 on April 14 after Donald Trump signaled Iran talks; risk-on flows lifted crypto.
Bitcoin trades at $70,676 with Fear & Greed at 12 as X's Nikita Bier teases a crypto fix. BTC key levels, PPI catalyst, and early-stage Layer 2 presale context.
The Bank of Japan has just offered indirect support to Bitcoin. By cooling expectations of a rate hike at the end of April, it reduces one of the major risks weighing on the crypto market.
A decoupling is underway.
Michael Saylor published a series of posts in which he directly contrasted his STRC (Stretch) instrument with the traditional market. His main message is that Strategy has created an asset that combines the stability of the dollar with the returns of a Bitcoin empire.
Bitcoin has shattered a major psychological barrier, surging past the $75,000 level for the first time since its mid-March highs.
Iran conflict is already disrupting the hidden plumbing of global trade The market spent the first phase of the Iran conflict watching crude. That was the visible layer.
Bitcoin returned to breakout territory on Tuesday as Ran Neuner said $300M in shorts, negative funding and spot demand could drive a squeeze to $78K.
Spot strength vs institutional weakness creates a fragile Bitcoin market structure.
Bitcoin is testing breakout levels amid geopolitical tensions and macro uncertainty, as price action builds pressure at key resistance. Market pressure from energy spikes and shifting sentiment has yet to trigger a decisive move, with Wintermute pointing to unresolved structural risks. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin approaches breakout as Wintermute flags macro risks still unresolved.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. recorded $291 million in outflows on Monday, the largest single-day figure since March 27. Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund led withdrawals with $229 million, while BlackRock extended its positive streak to four consecutive days of inflows.