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.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), which serves as the de facto central bank of the Special Administrative Region, has finalized its regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers.
In July, Ethereum experienced a sharp rise from $2,398 to $3,850 — a 60.55% increase. This upward move sparked intense debate within the crypto community. Many claimed that the growth was due to large-scale Bitcoin (BTC) sell-offs and a shift of capital into Ether (ETH). However, recent data contradicts this assumption.
Bitcoin remained within a narrow range around $119,000 on Tuesday as investors awaited clarity on U.S. trade talks and showed caution ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve decision on monetary policy.
Over the past few days, ONDO’s price has exceeded the $1 mark for the first time since May 2024. This breakout followed a “falling wedge” pattern — a bullish signal in technical analysis. Despite a brief dip to around $0.95 due to sell signals, the price quickly recovered.
On July 28, BNB's price surged significantly, reaching a new high of $855 after a 7% daily gain. As a result, its market capitalization surpassed $118.5 billion.
The query to the neural network was composed by Finbold journalists. ChatGPT cited the main reason for the decline in the price of the leading cryptocurrency as the reduction in dollar liquidity in global financial markets.
Ethereum's price is approaching the coveted $4,000 mark, but the rally has temporarily paused. The market shows signs of saturation, but Ethereum’s growth may not be over. The current consolidation is likely a short-term pause before the next leg up.
On July 26, during the latest adjustment, Bitcoin’s mining difficulty increased by only 1.07%. However, that was enough for the metric to reach an all-time high of 127.62 T.
A major Bitcoin whale has sold 80,000 BTC through Galaxy Digital in one of the largest transactions in crypto history. The company confirmed the sale but did not disclose the exact date or execution price.
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has formed a strategic partnership with Tether to accelerate cryptocurrency adoption in Brazil through institutional collaboration, event sponsorships, and educational initiatives.
Binance has announced plans to expand access to its Shariah Earn staking platform to users around the world. Currently, Binance has more than 282 million registered users and aims to attract even more through its Shariah Earn product.
The Bitcoin Cycle Indicators Index (IBCI) has once again reached the distribution zone — an area that has historically signaled market euphoria and the approach of price peaks. This is the third time in the current bull cycle. However, this time, the index value only touched the lower boundary of the zone — 80%, which is below the 100% levels that historically indicated the end of the growth cycle.
Today, Bitcoin traded at $118,438, with a market capitalization of $2.36 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $53.99 billion. The leading cryptocurrency registered an intraday price range between $117,422 and $119,197, reflecting continued consolidation near historical highs.
The U.S. government holds $24 billion worth of Bitcoin, the U.K. holds $7 billion, and Bhutan holds $1.3 billion, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham, which conducted a wallet-linking investigation. However, the lack of official data on crypto reserves means these estimates may be far from the real numbers.
Bitcoin fell below $118,000 on Thursday amid profit-taking and large-scale fund movements. Traders remain cautious ahead of the White House’s upcoming cryptocurrency policy report, expected later this month, and assess emerging regulatory frameworks.
The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX plans to repay $1.9 billion in client debts in September 2025.
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.
Українська
Русский
English