On the night of 4 June 2026, the crypto market saw another downturn. Bitcoin briefly fell to $61,383, while Ethereum dropped to $1,717, according to TradingView.
Bitcoin broke above $80,000 on Monday, May 4, gaining 2.7% within three hours amid a rally in Asian equity markets. This marks the highest level since January 31, 2026.
In the first quarter of 2026, the price of the leading cryptocurrency fell by 22.2%, marking its worst start in eight years.
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, broke through a major psychological resistance level over the weekend, surpassing the $80,000 mark. Over the past 24 hours, the asset gained approximately 2.6%, reaching $80,150, with the broader market showing upward momentum.
Bitcoin prices remain stable near key psychological levels this Sunday, supported by institutional demand and significant regulatory developments.
On May 2, following the latest network adjustment, Bitcoin mining difficulty decreased by 2.3%, falling to 132.47 T.
The U.S. CLARITY Act, designed to establish a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry, has moved closer to a voting stage following the release of final provisions governing stablecoin yield.
On‑chain data from Santiment revealed a sharp rise in large Dogecoin transactions. Within a single day, the network recorded 739 transfers valued above $100,000. Major holders now control 108.52 billion $DOGE, marking an all‑time high concentration.
President Donald Trump informed Congress on Thursday that U.S. military operations against Iran have concluded. The announcement came as the 60‑day deadline established under the 1973 War Powers Resolution expired, providing markets and investors with a clearer geopolitical signal heading into May.
Bitcoin prices rose during Saturday morning trading, continuing the bullish trend as the market absorbed record institutional demand that began in April.
The long-awaited compromise on stablecoin yield under the CLARITY Act, a key piece of cryptocurrency legislation in the United States, has finally been clarified. According to text obtained by Punchbowl News, Senators Thom Tillis and Angela Alsobrooks have reached a comprehensive agreement on stablecoin yield.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the latest proposal presented during negotiations to end the war with Iran. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated that Tehran’s administration wanted to reach a deal, but the current proposal did not meet their expectations.
Trading volume for Grayscale’s Zcash Trust (ZCSH) has doubled, surpassing $2 million in daily volume, while the total amount of shielded Zcash tokens has reached an all-time high.
Charts of most major cryptocurrencies showed growth over the last 30 days. However, some crypto assets moved against the market trend, declining by dozens of percentage points. From April 1 to April 30, the prices of Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) increased by 13% and 10%, reaching $76,000 and $2,260 respectively.
Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded outflows for a third consecutive day, signaling a shift toward a more cautious stance as investors continue reducing exposure following last week’s strong inflow streak. Smaller assets such as $XRP continue to attract selective investments, while Solana‑based products remain unchanged.
Bitcoin rebounded on Thursday, climbing back above the $77,000 mark after a recent decline, as improved global risk appetite boosted demand for cryptocurrencies alongside equities.
Bitcoin enters May 2026 with unstable pricing, trading around $76,128 after gaining approximately 27% from its February low of $60,187. Despite this recovery, the price still remains below a strong resistance zone between $78,500 and $82,228.
Crypto markets came under pressure on Wednesday as a cascade of macroeconomic events reduced risk appetite. Bitcoin fell to $75,472, down 2.30% over 24 hours. Ethereum dropped to $2,240, down 3.69%. XRP declined to $1.36, down 2.26%. Total crypto market capitalization decreased by 2.06% to $2.53 trillion, as $565 million in leveraged positions were liquidated across the market in a single day.
Bitcoin declined on Thursday, falling below $76,000 as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and inflation concerns weakened global risk appetite.
Bitcoin’s sharp decline is fuelling debate over whether investors are selling liquid crypto positions to chase the SpaceX IPO and emerging AI opportunities. The theory points to liquidity pressure, ETF outflows and Strategy’s small $BTC sale as contributing factors.
Over the past four weeks, the cryptocurrency $NEAR Protocol ($NEAR) has risen by almost 100%, and over the past week — by 55%, becoming one of the top gainers among major altcoins. The rally coincided with the announcement of a series of blockchain upgrades related to privacy, cross-chain transfers, protection of artificial intelligence (AI) users’ data, and network scaling.
At the beginning of 2026, many investors were confident that the next major move by the Federal Reserve would be an interest rate cut. A significant part of the bullish scenario for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market was built around that expectation.
The Hyperliquid token has once again become the centre of attention, as traders are turning increasingly bullish following aggressive buying activity and stable on-chain metrics.
Solana is trading at a 71% discount from its all-time high. Here’s why. Since its launch in 2020, Solana has often been described as “the next Ethereum.” However, despite being faster and cheaper than Ethereum, Solana has not lived up to those expectations.
The tokenised equities market has accelerated sharply. Over the past year, the value of digital versions of traditional securities on blockchain networks has grown from $37 million to $1.5 billion — an increase of more than 40 times. This surge highlights growing investor demand for access to US equities through crypto infrastructure, without traditional brokerage accounts or complex onboarding procedures.
Chainlink, Ethereum, Kaspa, Sui, and $NEAR have spent recent months in an extended accumulation phase characterized by low volatility. All five assets are now approaching critical levels where movement may begin, each supported by its own May catalyst.
On April 21, 2026, Coinbase’s Independent Advisory Board on Quantum Computing and Blockchain published its first report. It states that the quantum threat is real and that blockchains must begin implementing cryptographic protections now.
For a long time, stablecoins were seen purely as a tool for traders. Useful, but almost invisible. They served as a way to quickly enter and exit volatile assets without dealing with fiat. Essentially, they were just an intermediate layer of liquidity, not a standalone instrument.
The rapid growth in the number of crypto tokens is significantly outpacing the value they generate, creating a major issue for the industry, according to Michael Ippolito. He shared his analysis in a series of posts on X, illustrating the situation with six charts. While total crypto market capitalization appears strong, a deeper look reveals a different picture.
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