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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

Foti Markets: Redefining Trading Performance

In the fast-moving world of online trading, the choice of broker can define a trader’s success. Foti Markets is emerging as a trusted name, delivering a trading environment built on trust, performance, and unwavering support. The company’s philosophy is simple: provide the essential tools and conditions that traders and Introducing Brokers (IBs) need to succeed.

Markets can’t be bullied, and the US could face a financial crisis ahead of next year’s midterm elections, former IMF official says

The world is losing faith in the dollar, and the U.S. could suffer a financial crisis next year, according to Desmond Lachman, a former deputy director of the International Monetary Fund’s Policy Development and Review Department. In a Project Syndicate column on Monday, he noted that the U.S. fiscal situation was already shaky before President

Markets React Positive Following China-US Envoys Meeting in London to Discuss Trade Deal

Top US and Chinese officials convened in London on Monday in a last-ditch effort to prevent an escalating trade dispute from metastasising into a full-scale supply chain crisis, with rare earth exports now at the center of the standoff. The meetings, held at Lancaster House, mark the first direct follow-up to last month’s brief détente

Top crypto pick as markets breathe easy on trade war de-escalation

Emerging projects like Bitcoin Pepe are gaining momentum amid the broader crypto rebound. Bitcoin Pepe (BPEP) presale has maintained strong traction since its launch in early February. The presale has so far raised over $8.1 million, with BPEP tokens currently priced at $0.0326. The cryptocurrency market capitalization remains above $3.35 trillion on Wednesday, with Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum

GTN, CLS, Advanced Markets, and More: Executive Moves of the Week

2025-06-22T06:00:00.000+02:00 S u n d a y , 2 2 / 0 6 / 2 0 2 5 | 0 4 : 0 0 G M T by Jared Kirui Among this week's executive move highlights, the Former Euroclear CEO joined CLS' Board. And in the regulatory space, the SEC established a new executive team

MGM CEO: Prediction markets may be “cement” for federal government to enter gambling space

Bill Hornbuckle is urging the legal sports betting industry to handle the prediction market battle properly to avoid federal intervention. As Bill Hornbuckle travelled to Atlantic City this week for a prominent gaming conference, the legal sports betting industry nationwide continued to race toward a proverbial fork in the road. Days earlier, Kalshi had reported

USD/CHF hesitates above 0.8200 with markets awaiting trade news

The US Dollar is practically flat against the Swiss Franc on Tuesday. The pair is hesitating above 0.8200, halfway through the last two weeks’ trading range, with investors looking from the sidelines, awaiting news from the US-China trade negotiations. The world’s two major economies are expected to continue their talks for a second day, aiming

Strategy Taps Markets for $2.1 Billion in Preferred Shares to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

In a major move that deepens its commitment to digital assets, Strategy has announced the issuance of up to $2.1 billion in Series A perpetual preferred stock. The company intends to put the money to work expanding its Bitcoin holdings and fortifying its investment operations. The news underlines what now seems an unstoppable path for

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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