
Bitcoin steadies near $69k as geopolitical tension spikes fear
Bitcoin traded around $69,200, slipping from a brief surge above $70,000 amid President Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The broader crypto market stayed near $2.45 trillion, down less than 1 % in 24 hours, while the Fear & Greed Index fell to 11, indicating extreme fear. Spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $471 million of inflows.
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There may be no crying in the casino. But on days like these, you’d be forgiven for shedding a tear. With $9.4 billion liquidated in a single day in the crypto market, the flash crash comes just in time to punch the late-coming retail crowd in the face. In a single 24-hour span, crypto traders […] The post $9.4B in liquidations over 24 Hours triggers ‘2021 type situation for altcoins’ appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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The multi-step bottoming process could be slow due to several reasons, including liquidity constraints over the weekend and slow absorption of supply.

The episode covers a market plunge as Bitcoin and equities tumble following President Trump's announcement of full tariffs on China, with Jim Cramer reiterating a bearish stance. It highlights Morgan Stanley’s new policy allowing more wealth clients to access crypto...

The SAFE token is down 23% amid a widespread crypto selloff.

Bitcoin traded at $117,729.81 as of press time, struggling to extend gains from its $126,000 all-time high as short-term positioning dynamics and risk-off flows dominated the medium-term debasement thesis. The debasement trade thesis gained popularity after JPMorgan published a report...

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In this episode, Pierre Rochard and Alexandre Laizet, Capital B’s board director of Bitcoin strategy, dissect the emerging reflexive demand shock where corporate Bitcoin treasuries drive price gains, which in turn spur further institutional adoption and credit‑market development. Laizet argues that a...

The new stablecoin from the STBL protocol fell below its $1 peg shortly after going live, highlighting challenges for liquidity.

In this episode, Aryan Sheikhalian, Research Lead at CMT Digital, explains how crypto is shifting from a speculative asset to essential infrastructure, emphasizing tokenized equities, identity layers, and zero‑knowledge proofs that enable mainstream banking and fintech integration. He highlights the...

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The NFT fantasy sports platform is switching from L2 StarkEx to Solana, promising faster, cheaper, and more open ways to trade player cards.

The creators of Cryptopunks and Autoglyphs just wrapped up Art Blocks’ curated series with a new release, Quine.

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The episode explains JPMorgan’s concept of the “Debasement Trade,” where Bitcoin is seen as a hedge against weakening fiat currencies amid rising gold prices, a softening dollar, and mounting global debt. It links Wall Street’s growing Bitcoin interest to Japan’s...

Crypto markets hold out around $4.2 trillion as traders increasingly bet the U.S. government shutdown could last into next month.

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The episode highlights Wall Street’s growing appetite for crypto, noting State Street’s report that institutional investors may double their digital‑asset exposure in three years and outlining a broader Wall Street strategy to increase crypto allocations. It covers major corporate moves,...

The growth is being driven by rising liquidity on DeFi protocols like Suilend and Momentum.

After a highly successful launch, the XPL token has fallen almost 50% from its opening week high.

BNB Smart Chain activity surges as token swaps dominate network usage.

Traders can now access equity, commodity, and FX futures alongside crypto contracts.

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The creator-focused platform rallied sharply after a surprise listing on one of the top retail trading brokerage apps.

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In this episode, Fold co‑founder and CEO Will Reeves explains why big‑tech wallets haven’t shifted spending economics and how Fold is redefining the model with Bitcoin‑first products, including reward cards that give Bitcoin without a purchase “buy‑in.” He details the...

The episode covers major crypto developments, including Fireblocks' new institutional custody partnerships with Galaxy and Bakkt, Square's rollout of Bitcoin payment options for merchants, and North Dakota's plan to launch a state-backed stablecoin with Fiserv. It also touches on Bitcoin...
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