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Bitcoin: Retail turns bullish but whales build short positions – What this means for BTC at $68K

Bitcoin’s [BTC] largest holders and smaller retail participants are once again at odds over the asset’s next move, taking opposing positions—whales leaning short, while retail investors continue to bet on upside. In the short term, price action appears to favor retail sentiment. BTC staged a strong rebound, reclaiming the $68,000 level in early trading on

The Protocol: Quantum computing could break Bitcoin sooner, says Google

Also: OpenAI raises $122 billion, crypto ecosystems diverging post-quantum strategies, and Base’s 2026 roadmap. Apr 1, 2026, 3:59 p.m. 7 min read Make preferred on What to know: Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly wrap of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, a reporter at CoinDesk. In this issue: Breaking

BlackRock Files Ticker for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF as Bitcoin Strategy Expands

BlackRock has moved forward with its Bitcoin premium income strategy, revealing a ticker for its upcoming iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on X that the fund will trade under “$BITA” and noted that BlackRock has filed an amended S-1 registration statement for the product, describing it as a sequel

Insider explains why Steelers may still be confident about signing Aaron Rodgers

Multiple members of the NFL community have publicly suggested that quarterback Aaron Rodgers has remained unsigned through the first week of May because he doesn't really want to play for the Pittsburgh Steelers later this year.  During a Monday appearance on Pittsburgh sports radio station 93.7 The Fan, NFL insider James Palmer of Bleacher Report

UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast: Football Lands Two Commits

On today's episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, we talk about football landing two more recruits for the class of 2026 and baseball's rain-game suspension on Monday. Following their win against Murray State on Saturday, coach John Savage spoke to the media about the game and looking forward to their matchup against the LSU

MLB Insider Suggests Tigers Could Pursue All-Star Third Baseman Ahead Of Trade Deadline

The Detroit Tigers are off to a blazing start, and MLB insider Jim Bowden suggests that former All-Star Nolan Arenado could be the team's answer at third base.

Nebraska Insider Confirms Matt Rhule’s Transfer Portal Move Amid Injury Scare After $300K Athlete’s Loyalty Stance

Matt Rhule recently joked about making the College Football Playoff a 40-team spectacle. The quip, which went viral on social media, was Rhule’s means of highlighting the actual scheduling and fairness concerns between conferences such as the SEC and Big Ten. Nebraska’s got more talent on paper than they’ve had in years, with staff improvements

Steelers insider addresses concerns about Aaron Rodgers, Arthur Smith fit

While Pittsburgh Steelers owner and president Art Rooney II seems confident  his club will soon sign quarterback Aaron Rodgers, some  previously wondered  who between Rodgers and offensive coordinator Arthur Smith will truly be running the team's offense by September.  During a recent appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Steelers insider Mark Kaboly of "The Pat McAfee Show"

Veteran Insider Publicly Lauds NASCAR’s “Scr*wed Up” Methods Amidst Heated Inconsistency Debate

“NASCAR is bad, shame on them.” In a Koffee with Kenny video uploaded to Facebook, Kenny Wallace didn’t mince words when discussing the latest controversy from the Ambetter Health 400 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Calling NASCAR one of the “bad guys,” Wallace took issue with the way race control handled key moments, fueling an already

Insider Believes It’s Still Possible Detroit Lions Acquire Trey Hendrickson

One of the top defensive ends in the National Football League still remains available for teams like the Detroit Lions to acquire via trade. Sports Illustrated NFL reporter Albert Breer recently answered questions for an NFL mailbag and addressed two questions from Lions supporters, inquiring about the possibility of landing Cincinnati Bengals star pass-rusher Trey

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Bitcoin: Retail turns bullish but whales build short positions – What this means for BTC at $68K

Bitcoin’s [BTC] largest holders and smaller retail participants are once again at odds over the asset’s next move, taking opposing positions—whales leaning short, while retail investors continue to bet on upside. In the short term, price action appears to favor retail sentiment. BTC staged a strong rebound, reclaiming the $68,000 level in early trading on

The Protocol: Quantum computing could break Bitcoin sooner, says Google

Also: OpenAI raises $122 billion, crypto ecosystems diverging post-quantum strategies, and Base’s 2026 roadmap. Apr 1, 2026, 3:59 p.m. 7 min read Make preferred on What to know: Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk's weekly wrap of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, a reporter at CoinDesk. In this issue: Breaking

BlackRock Files Ticker for Bitcoin Premium Income ETF as Bitcoin Strategy Expands

BlackRock has moved forward with its Bitcoin premium income strategy, revealing a ticker for its upcoming iShares Bitcoin Premium Income ETF. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on X that the fund will trade under “$BITA” and noted that BlackRock has filed an amended S-1 registration statement for the product, describing it as a sequel

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Bitcoin’s support system broke in Q1 — and the buyers that used to hold it up stepped back

With the first quarter of 2026 over, Bitcoin’s weak showing looks less like a single crypto-specific break and more like the product of a market that spent the past months under growing macro and geopolitical pressure. As Q1 closed out on March 31, Bitcoin was trading near $66,280 and down about 24% for the year