Bitcoin dropped under $77,000 and traded at $76,901 after a brutal one-hour wipeout hit the crypto market. About $600 million in positions were liquidated in 60 minutes, forcing leveraged traders out fast while the broader market turned red, according to data from Coinglass. The pain was clear in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs.
President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran on Sunday, telling the country its time is running out as U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks stall and oil futures hold above $100 per barrel.
May 18, 2026, 12:09 amThe sharp Bitcoin drop highlights the risks of leveraged trading, emphasizing the need for cautious market strategies amid volatile conditions.
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Robert Kiyosaki renewed his bitcoin bull case, tying BTC ownership to inflation protection, hard assets, and long-term wealth planning. The Rich Dad Poor Dad author cited oil prices, national debt, and currency weakness while urging investors to consider real assets.
According to a recent on-chain study, the Bitcoin market has entered another crucial phase, driven by a growing divergence between retail and whale activity.
Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance has allegedly launched a bitcoin-powered maritime insurance platform called Hormuz Safe, ostensibly targeting cargo owners transiting the Strait of Hormuz and projecting over $10 billion in revenue for the Islamic Republic.
Iran's crypto-based maritime insurance platform could reshape global shipping finance, challenging Western dominance and risking US sanctions.
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $78,000, as prices continue to fall following another rejection at the $82,000 barrier on Friday. Despite the encouraging rally over the five weeks of Q2 2026, several analysts predict Bitcoin is now in the initial stages of another prolonged price correction, likely heading to an “actual” price bottom.
Bitcoin continues to trade in a technically sensitive range as institutional accumulation, ETF-related sentiment, and key liquidation levels keep traders focused on the possibility of another move toward the $83,000 region.
Japan’s largest online brokerages are moving into digital assets. SBI Securities and Rakuten Securities are building in-house Bitcoin and Ethereum investment trusts for retail customers. The shift could reshape how millions of Japanese investors reach crypto. Here is what the plan involves and why it matters now.
Michael Saylor signaled another Bitcoin buy on Sunday while urging retail investors to vote on a proxy measure enabling semi-monthly STRC dividend payouts.
Saylor teases another Bitcoin buy with a 'Big Dot Energy' post as Strategy's Monday 8-K is set to confirm a 15,466 BTC week.
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