Bitcoin futures see $600M in long liquidations, highest since February
The significant liquidations highlight market volatility and caution, suggesting potential for short-term price swings and strategic trading opportunities.
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Peter Schiff is warning that MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-backed yield strategy is heading toward a death spiral, claiming the company’s expanding STRC preferred stock issuance now threatens both MSTR shares and Bitcoin itself.
April 26, 2026, 10:30 amBitcoin (BTC) has staged a notable recovery in April, rebounding from around $67,000 to as high as $78,000. A key highlight of this move is BTC’s successful reclaim of the $73,700 level, a zone now acting as a crucial support base for the ongoing trend, according to MVRV Pricing Bands data.
April 26, 2026, 10:00 amThe significant liquidations highlight market volatility and caution, suggesting potential for short-term price swings and strategic trading opportunities.
Bitcoin's potential surge past $80K could trigger significant market volatility, impacting trader sentiment and future price predictions.
Demand for US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs has rebounded into its longest positive stretch of 2026, putting fund flows back at the center of Bitcoin’s latest test of the $80,000 area. SoSoValue data show the products drew net inflows for nine consecutive trading days through April 24, adding about $2.12 billion since April 14.
The two companies would agree to merge, with CS Digital receiving $55 million in an all-share transaction, to combine Olenox’s energy expertise with CS Digital’s expertise in bitcoin mining. The combined company would seek to develop off-grid mining and AI data center initiatives close to generation sites.
Europe’s MiCA rules helped euro stablecoins surge even as broader crypto adoption cooled, while a Balancer exploit wallet reawakened to move funds through Thorchain. In Washington, more than 100 crypto groups pushed the Senate to act on the CLARITY Act.
According to a crypto analyst, the Bitcoin price remains firmly in a bear trend and could be preparing for another major crash to new lows. Using a wave structure, the expert mapped out BTC’s price action during this bearish phase, outlining how he sees the current market developing and where he believes the next downside move could lead.
Short-term optimism in Bitcoin's market hasn't translated into long-term conviction, highlighting potential volatility and speculative risks.
Bitcoin is currently showing a structure that often precedes sharp volatility, with liquidity building above key levels while price consolidates below. This kind of setup typically signals that the market may first move to hunt those liquidity zones before establishing its next clear directional trend.
The attack highlights vulnerabilities in crypto security, potentially increasing market volatility and influencing Ethereum's short-term value.