Bitcoin ETFs Add $664 Million as Assets Top $100 Billion Again

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) capped the week with a powerful surge, led by bitcoin’s massive inflow that pushed assets back above $100 billion. Ether extended its streak, while XRP and solana continued their steady climb. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs drew $663.91 million, pushing net assets above $100 billion.

Bitcoin mining difficulty falls, but projected to rise in next adjustment

The average block time at publication is about 9.8 minutes, falling slightly short of the 10-minute block target, according to CoinWarz.

April 18, 2026, 8:02 pm

Can Bitcoin Buyers Join The Breakout Party? Analyst Says Not Yet

Bitcoin seems to have finally broken out of weeks of stagnation with an 11% rally, signaling a notable shift in its market momentum. Expectedly, this move has drawn renewed attention from various market participants who may be eager to re-enter the market.

April 18, 2026, 7:00 pm

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Iran views BTC as a strategic asset, but USDt still dominates oil tolls: BPI

The Iranian government chose Bitcoin as a payment method for oil tolls due to its confiscation-resistant properties, but only dollar stablecoins have been used so far.

April 18, 2026, 6:27 pm

Why Kevin Warsh should become Bitcoin’s most impactful Fed chair yet

Kevin Warsh is set to become the first Federal Reserve chair with disclosed crypto holdings, and the first whose policy instincts could still squeeze the sector harder than his predecessors.

April 18, 2026, 5:25 pm

Alcoa nears deal to sell dormant New York smelter site to Bitcoin miner NYDIG: Bloomberg

Oplinger said the transaction should close in the middle part of this year, as the aluminum giant works to offload 10 dormant US smelter sites.

April 18, 2026, 5:03 pm

What Is Q-Day? The Quantum Threat to Bitcoin Explained

Experts warn quantum computers could someday forge Bitcoin’s digital signatures, allowing unauthorized transactions.

April 18, 2026, 3:53 pm

BTC back to $76,000 as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz again

Bitcoin immediately dropped to $76,000 as Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed once again, one day after President Trump declared that the strategic oil passage was reopened to traffic except for Iran.

April 18, 2026, 3:51 pm

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Bitcoin and Ethereum prices drop

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz heightens geopolitical tensions, impacting global markets and prompting a shift towards diplomatic solutions.

April 18, 2026, 3:16 pm

Analyst Says Bitcoin Is Going To $170,000: Here’s When To Buy And When To Sell

Crypto analyst Hanzo has predicted that Bitcoin will rally to a new all-time high (ATH) of $170,000 in the next bull run. He also revealed what level investors should look to buy BTC in this bear market as they target this potential rally to $170,000.

April 18, 2026, 2:30 pm

Bitcoin miners dump 32K BTC: Is the supply overhang finally clearing?

Miner pressure fades as Bitcoin now relies on sustained demand for direction.

April 18, 2026, 2:00 pm

Bitcoin now has just 4 days before ceasefire deadline risks price reversal with Hormuz closed again

Iran's Friday announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would be opened during the current ceasefire triggered one of the sharpest oil reversals of the year. Brent crude fell 12.95% to $86.52, and WTI dropped 14.26% to $81.19, both their lowest levels since Mar. 11 and the largest single-day declines since Apr. 8.

April 18, 2026, 1:31 pm

BTC Exchange Price

$75,758.00 -1.69%

$75,547.00 Low High $77,391.00

$1.52T Market Cap

$66.31B Total Volume (4.37%)

$126,080 All Time High -39.91%

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