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forklog.media Bitcoin holds at $75,000 after US–Iran ceasefire collapses

On April 20, bitcoin hovered around $75,000: down 0.2% on the day but up 6.3% over the week. Over the weekend the US seized an Iranian vessel, and Tehran reasserted control of the Strait of Hormuz. Hourly BTC/USDT chart on Binance. Source: TradingView.  Ether slipped 1% to $2300. Among the top ten cryptocurrencies by market value, only HYPE fell markedly, down 4.7%. The rest shed less than 1%. Source: CoinMarketCap.  Crypto-market liquidations reached $419 million over the past 24 hours, with $218 million from long positions. Source: CoinGlass.  Traditional markets reacted more sharply to the latest Middle East escalation. Brent crude added 5% to $95, while WTI recovered to $87 per barrel. Key European indices opened lower. Source: Investing.com.  Gold rose 0.4% to $4791 per ounce. The dollar index edged down 0.03%. A shifting narrative On April 17, Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz “fully open”. Elsewhere, most coins lost less than 1%. By April 19 the situation had flipped: US president Donald Trump threatened to destroy all power stations and bridges in Iran if talks fail. The other side signalled it could skip a second negotiation round while the United States maintains a naval blockade. This is the fourth Middle East–related shock that crypto has weathered relatively calmly, analysts at CoinDesk noted. Each fresh escalation elicits a more muted response from bitcoin, even as oil and equities continue to react sharply. Experts reckon digital-asset markets have already priced in the main risks, while traditional markets are still catching up. QCP noted that volatility remains subdued. Rather than sharp flare-ups, investors are betting on a longer grind — periodic disruptions in the strait alternating with political rhetoric and de-escalation. “In other words, the market is pricing not the intensity but the duration of the war, which may drag on but remain within its current bounds,” they explained. Analysts also said the balance between upside bets and downside protection changed little over the week — a sign the market has yet to pick a direction. Beyond the regional backdrop, investors are awaiting remarks from Kevin Warsh — a candidate to chair the Fed, QCP stressed. “Investors are focused on his views on rates and the economy. Warsh’s comments could be a short-term catalyst — especially if they reinforce expectations of policy easing amid persistent geopolitical risks,” the experts concluded. What next Bitcoin has established itself above the realized price of the most price-sensitive short-term holders — those who entered the market one week to one month ago. Their break-even sits around $69,400, wrote the analyst known as Darkfost. 📊 Bitcoin is now establishing itself above the realized price of the most price-sensitive Short-Term Holders cohort (1w-1m), around ~$69 400.This helps restore some confidence among participants who entered the market recently.💥 BTC is now testing the realized price of the… pic.twitter.com/9xXcgzg81T— Darkfost (@Darkfost_Coc) April 20, 2026 He argues this helps restore confidence among recent entrants and lowers the odds of a quick capitulation. The leading cryptocurrency is now testing the realized price of one‑to‑three‑month holders at roughly $74,900. They suffered most from the correction that began in October 2025. “These investors had only one chance to exit — in January 2025, when the price first touched their break-even. Now comes a second test. The key question: will they hold or start selling,” Darkfost wrote. If that level is cleared and the market holds above it, pressure from short‑term holders should ease markedly. That would give digital gold room to push toward the next important zone. The cost basis of the earlier short‑term cohort (three to six months) is higher — around $92,000. The expert expects this to be the final resistance, after which most market participants would be back in profit. Bitcoin has also formed a new price gap on the CME at $77,400, noted the trader known as Ash Crypto. $BTC has formed a new CME gap around the $77,400 level.Since Q4 2025, Bitcoin has filled 90% of its CME gaps within a week.If this happens again, $1.6 billion worth of short positions will get liquidated. pic.twitter.com/1NF6Y4QNvl— Ash Crypto (@AshCrypto) April 20, 2026 Since the fourth quarter of last year, bitcoin has closed 90% of such gaps within a week. If the pattern repeats, roughly $1.6 billion in short positions would be liquidated, adding momentum to the upside, the expert said. MN Trading founder Michaël van de Poppe added that bitcoin staged a relatively strong rebound, despite markets typically turning risk‑off ahead of the US open. Relatively strong bounce upwards on $BTC on Monday, as markets tend to go risk-off prior to the open.Gold has gone down, so no attached risk. #Bitcoin bouncing upwards, and given that there's still a gap to $77.3K, I would assume we're going to see new highs this week. pic.twitter.com/NcSeP56Vug— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 20, 2026 He also pointed to gold’s weak performance, which in his view signals no pronounced flight to safety. Against that backdrop, van de Poppe floated the prospect of fresh local highs this week. He cited $77,300 as bitcoin’s next key level. During the week of April 13–17, crypto funds attracted $1.4 billion, marking a recovery in investor sentiment.

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forklog.media Deutsche Bank CEO: No Panic Over Mythos

The German banking sector does not view Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos, as an existential threat, despite concerns about its cyber capabilities. This was stated by Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing in an interview with Bloomberg. "This is certainly not a cause for panic or alarm on our part. But it is definitely something we must consider in our daily risk management," said Sewing, who also serves as the chairman of the Association of German Banks. According to him, the organization has established a task force to provide information and recommendations primarily to smaller financial institutions. Sewing emphasized that in recent years, European banks have done "tremendous work" to improve their own cybersecurity. What Happened In early April, Anthropic developed the new Claude Mythos model but declined to release it publicly, citing high security risks. Instead of a public release, the company launched Project Glasswing—an initiative involving Amazon, Apple, Broadcom, Cisco, CrowdStrike, Google, JPMorgan Chase, Linux Foundation, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Palo Alto Networks to test the tool in secure conditions. "AI models have reached a level of programming skills that allow them to surpass all but the most skilled humans in finding and exploiting software vulnerabilities," stated Anthropic. The skills demonstrated by Mythos in tests raised concerns among regulators worldwide. In the UK and Canada, central banks held meetings with representatives from relevant agencies and major businesses. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell convened an emergency meeting with Wall Street leaders. Financial companies in other parts of the world are also urging Anthropic to allow them to test Mythos within their own systems. "Naturally, everyone is trying to gain access, but I find it entirely appropriate that it remains limited for now. This ensures that we do not inadvertently fall into a situation of overgeneralization, which could potentially exacerbate the problem," Sewing believes. Anthropic and the U.S. Administration On February 27, U.S. President Donald Trump ordered all federal agencies to completely cease using technologies from the AI startup Anthropic within six months. "We don't need it, we don't want it, and we will no longer do business with them!" declared the head of state. Back in January, the WSJ reported on the risk of the Department of Defense contract with Anthropic being terminated in July 2025. Disagreements arose due to the startup's strict ethical policy. The rules prohibit using the Claude model for mass surveillance and autonomous lethal operations. Officials' dissatisfaction intensified amid the integration of the Grok chatbot into the Pentagon network. Anthropic's attempt to adjust its own AI safety rules to meet military requirements did not help. However, following the Mythos situation in April, the Trump administration and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei discussed the possibility of further collaboration. According to Reuters, the meeting was attended by White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and Treasury Secretary Bessent. "We discussed opportunities for cooperation, as well as common approaches and protocols to address issues related to scaling this technology," the administration's statement said. In April, Anthropic introduced Claude Opus 4.7 for advanced development and launched the experimental design tool Claude Design.

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bitcoinmagazine.com Capital B Buys 12 Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,937 BTC

Bitcoin Magazine Capital B Buys 12 Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,937 BTC Capital B confirmed the acquisition of 12 bitcoin as it continues to build out its treasury strategy centered on the digital asset. This post Capital B Buys 12 Bitcoin, Expands Treasury to 2,937 BTC first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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cryptopotato.com Toobit Launches April $150K Copy Trading Campaign with New Streak Rewards

Running from April 17 to May 8, 2026, the campaign supports both followers and experienced Lead Traders. This month features a record 15 USDT entry bonus for registration, the highest starting incentive in the series to date. Deeper Dive in April’s Challenge The April challenge departs from randomized lucky draws to focus on streak-building. Participants […]

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news.bitcoin.com Bitcoin, Ether Lead $1.36 Billion ETF Weekly Inflow

The week of April 13 to 17 marked a decisive shift for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bitcoin ETFs led with nearly $1 billion in inflows, ether extended a strong recovery, and both XRP and solana posted solid gains. Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs drew $996.38 million between April 13–17, led by Blackrock’s IBIT with $906.1 million […]

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forklog.media BIS Chief Likens Stablecoins to Securities

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has reiterated the need for global regulation of "stablecoins". According to the organization, these assets resemble investment instruments more than payment methods, reports Reuters. BIS General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos highlighted the high market concentration. USDT and USDC account for about 85% of the total issuance, which has exceeded $300 billion. Due to redemption issues and frequent deviations from the nominal rate, de Cos compared stablecoins to exchange-traded funds. The head of the organization warned that fiat-pegged assets could weaken monetary policy and trigger stress in financial markets. Differences in regulations across countries create risks of regulatory arbitrage. De Cos also reminded of the danger of mass withdrawals. He stated that risks would be reduced if issuers gained access to deposit insurance schemes or central bank credit lines. He supported a ban on paying interest on stablecoins to prevent capital outflows from bank deposits. Meanwhile, the use of stablecoins in the real sector is growing. According to a joint study by BVNK, Coinbase, and Artemis, these assets are increasingly used for payments, salaries, and savings. Earlier in April, Chainalysis analysts suggested that the volume of stablecoin transactions could reach $1.5 quadrillion by 2035.

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blockmanity.com AI Crypto Boom: Majors Stall, Trending Tokens Pump During Bittensor Governance Reset

AI Crypto Boom: , Trending Tokens Pump During The world of AI cryptocurrencies is buzzing with action. Last week, the AI sector bounced back with a solid 4% gain week-over-week. That added a healthy $0.7 billion to its market cap. […] The post AI Crypto Boom: Majors Stall, Trending Tokens Pump During Bittensor Governance Reset appeared first on Blockmanity.

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blockmanity.com Bitcoin Price Today: April 20, 2026 Update, Market Analysis, and Smart Investment Guide

Bitcoin Price Today: Update, Market Analysis, and Smart Investment Guide On April 20, 2026, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, the Bitcoin price stands at $75,324.58 per BTC. This is down $475.01 from yesterday’s morning price. Compared to one year ago, […] The post Bitcoin Price Today: April 20, 2026 Update, Market Analysis, and Smart Investment Guide appeared first on Blockmanity.

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news.bitcoin.com Bitmine Buys Over 100,000 ETH in Largest Weekly Purchase Since December

Bitmine has added more than 100,000 ETH in its largest weekly purchase in four months, bringing its holdings above 4% of the total supply. The move underscores its aggressive strategy to dominate ethereum treasury holdings. Key Takeaways: Bitmine bought 101,627 ETH, raising holdings to 4.12% and nearing its 5% supply goal. Bitmine’s 3.33 million ETH […]

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themerkle.com Strategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings With $2.54B Record Purchase

Last week saw major investment firm Strategy Inc. (MSTR) bust into the crypto world with a mammoth purchase of 34,164 BTC valued at approximately $2.54 billion US dollars. Conducted at an average price of approximately $74,395 per Bitcoin, the transaction also marks the company’s most prominent weekly acquisition since November 2024 and emphasizes Microstrategy’s dedication to Bitcoin as a key treasury asset. The scale of this acquisition has already snatched headlines in various financial circles. In addition to its gargantuan size, this single acquisition signals a targeted approach taken in an environment of price stability for some years now. And The post Strategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings With $2.54B Record Purchase appeared first on The Merkle News.

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themerkle.com Bitmine Sets Record In Weekly ETH Purchase, Ramping Up 101,627 ETH In Just Seven Days

One of Bitmine Immersion Technologies came out to be the most aggressive in its cryptocurrency activity, buying up 101,627 ETH in just seven days. It also represents the firm’s fastest top-up since mid-December 2025 and a return of optimism for Ethereum over its years-long horizon. Market analysts note that an acquisition of such concentration and speed is not common, especially during periods of lower trading volumes. Bitmine’s recently reported increase in its Ethereum holdings is representative of a more deliberate, methodical approach to growth. With a gradual accumulation of its share, the firm establishes itself as a major player in The post Bitmine Sets Record In Weekly ETH Purchase, Ramping Up 101,627 ETH In Just Seven Days appeared first on The Merkle News.

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blockonomi.com Crypto Companies Are Turning to Kooc Media for Guaranteed Media Coverage

Getting media coverage in the crypto industry has always been difficult. Getting reliable, guaranteed media coverage has been nearly impossible. That is changing. Kooc Media, a PR distribution agency that has served the crypto, fintech, technology and iGaming sectors since 2017, is giving blockchain companies something the traditional PR industry has never offered them: certainty. [...] The post Crypto Companies Are Turning to Kooc Media for Guaranteed Media Coverage appeared first on Blockonomi.

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bitcoinist.com Ethereum Gains Institutional Spotlight – Here’s What The CEO Of Etherealize Has To Say

While the cryptocurrency sector expands and evolves, Ethereum continues to see a growing wave of institutional interest, underscoring its role beyond just a digital asset. Amid this heightened institutional interest, a new narrative regarding Ethereum is now being pushed across the sector by a prominent crypto figure, capturing the attention of market players and investors […]

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altcoinbuzz.io The New World ID Just Dropped. And It’s Proof of Human

Something quietly happened in the identity space this week. Most people haven’t processed it yet. World just released the biggest upgrade to World ID since the protocol launched. And I think it matters more than the headlines suggest. Here’s why. The old problem The internet has a bot problem. You know this. Dating apps filled […] The post The New World ID Just Dropped. And It’s Proof of Human appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.

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cryptobriefing.com Logan Jastremski: Execution quality is vital for blockchain revenue, Ethereum is overvalued, and understanding blockchains as databases is key | Empire

Solana's higher take rate compared to traditional markets reveals new opportunities in blockchain profitability. The post Logan Jastremski: Execution quality is vital for blockchain revenue, Ethereum is overvalued, and understanding blockchains as databases is key | Empire appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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bitcoinmagazine.com Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cross $1B Last Week in Inflows as Cumulative Flows Approach Record High

Bitcoin Magazine Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cross $1B Last Week in Inflows as Cumulative Flows Approach Record High U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $996.4 million in net inflows last week — the strongest since mid-January — extending a three-week streak that has added over $1.8 billion and pushed year-to-date flows back above $1 billion after earlier outflows. This post Spot Bitcoin ETFs Cross $1B Last Week in Inflows as Cumulative Flows Approach Record High first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Micah Zimmerman.

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news.bitcoin.com Layerzero Claims Zero Contagion After $290M Exploit as Disputed Narratives Deepen Scrutiny

DeFi bridge security is under sharper pressure after a major exploit exposed structural weaknesses in verifier design and infrastructure dependencies. The fallout is widening accountability questions for Layerzero Labs and reinforcing concerns about concentrated validation models. Key Takeaways: Layerzero framed the exploit as infrastructure failure, weakening confidence in bridge security models. Chainlink’s Zach Rynes blamed […]

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