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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

Records Show Anti-DEI Republican Helped Install Ideology At Texas Health Center

Republican Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt took part in embedding divisive racial and gender ideology into a Texas health center, despite rallying against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies during his time in office. Hunt served on the board of Harris Center for Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities from January 2019 to March 2021

India records 4 fresh Covid fatalities; toll rises to 59

NEW DELHI: India recorded four fresh fatalities in Covid patients on Saturday, including that of a full-term pregnant woman from Madhya Pradesh. Govt update stated that the deceased woman suffered from seizures during delivery and later it was found that she was Covid positive. Maharashtra, which has recorded 17 deaths in Covid patients over the

SA economy records growth thanks to positive contribution from agriculture

The South African economy has shown a 0.1% growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday. Agriculture stood out as the biggest positive contributor, growing by 15.8%. This improvement added 0.4% to the gross domestic product (GDP...

Bitcoin Records 2nd Consecutive Week of Cash Inflows: Is a Breakout Rally Coming?

Bitcoin (BTC) demand by institutional investors has remained high amid rising fears of short-term crypto market capitulation. According to market data from CoinShares, Bitcoin’s investment product recorded the second consecutive week of cash inflow last week of about $1.1B.  As a result, the BTC’s investment products have posted a net monthly flow of about $2.38

M&E specialist records highest-ever turnover

NG Bailey chief executive Jonathan Stockton Mechanical and engineering (M&E) contractor NG Bailey has seen its pre-tax profit soar by 65 per cent and recorded its highest-ever turnover. The Leeds-based family firm reported a £17.7m pre-tax profit in its latest accounts for the 12 months to 28 February this year. The previous year saw it

PICTORIAL: UK records first baby born after womb transplant

Grace with baby Amy and husband Angus and, right, her sister Amy, who donated her womb [Credit: Womb Transplant UK] A British woman has given birth to a healthy baby girl after having her sister’s womb transplanted into her, becoming UK’s first that could benefit thousands more women, Daily Mail reports. Grace Davidson, 36, who

XRP Records Over 9% Gains for Investors in First Two Quarters

With over 9% in combined returns already logged and two more quarters to go, XRP could be poised for further gains...

Bitcoin records $32 Billion in Open Interest: Is BTC headed for a crash?

Bitcoin’s [BTC] surge to $87.5K recently pushed open interest past $32 billion, setting a new all-time high. This surge in OI signals heightened market activity but also raises the risk of volatility. While bullish momentum has driven record-long positions, any sharp downturn could trigger liquidations, amplifying price swings. With Bitcoin at a critical juncture, the

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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

Chinese Securities Firms Boost Overseas Expansion Amid Intense Competition

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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