Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin crashes below $65,000 amid $1.86B liquidations and Saylor sell‑off
Bitcoin slipped under the $65,000 psychological barrier on June 3, sparking a 12% weekly decline. The drop triggered roughly $1.86 billion in leveraged futures liquidations and a $2.97 billion outflow from spot Bitcoin ETFs over ten sessions. Michael Saylor added pressure by selling 32 BTC, valued at about $2.5 million.
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By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
The Crypto Industry Is Obsessed with Conferences. The Vibe at Them Is Changing
Crypto conferences have evolved from the flamboyant excess of 2018, where Lamborghinis and ICO‑in‑a‑box booths dominated, to the gloom of early 2023 after the FTX fallout, and now to a more measured 2024 atmosphere of cautious optimism. The shift mirrors the industry’s transition from speculative token launches to mainstream SaaS‑style product development and institutional partnerships. Fortune’s upcoming Crypto 100 list, announced for June 11, highlights this maturation by recognizing ten category leaders. The changing vibe signals a move toward legitimacy and professionalization across the sector.
Coinbase Is Building on a Dual-Engine Structure, but Trading Still Sets the Tone
Coinbase’s Q4 2025 earnings underscore that, despite two years of expanding into subscriptions, custody, stablecoin infrastructure and institutional products, its trading business still drives the majority of revenue. Trading volume fell 18% year‑over‑year, accounting for roughly 70% of total earnings,...
Piero Cipollone: Digital Assets, Payment Efficiency and Monetary Policy
In a May 4, 2026 speech, ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone outlined how tokenisation and distributed‑ledger technology could reshape payments, but only if central banks provide a risk‑free digital settlement layer. He announced the Eurosystem’s Pontes project, which will...
Banks Are Entering a $312 Billion Market They Don't Fully Understand
Banks are racing into a roughly $312 billion stablecoin market that they barely understand. Mastercard’s $1.8 bn purchase of BVNK marks the biggest stablecoin deal ever, positioning the payments giant in the B2C/B2B settlement layer. Meanwhile, JPMorgan’s internal stablecoin JPMD already moves...
Crypto Hedge Funds Double Quantum Risk Concern to 40%
Crypto hedge funds: "the share placing quantum risk within two to five years has nearly doubled, surging from roughly a quarter to over two in five and becoming the clear modal response." Crypto Insights Group via FactSet
Bitcoin's $80K Spike Seen As Temporary Tag
Bitcoin tagged $80,000 overnight — first time since January — and got rejected within hours back to $78,910. Volume finally came back ($17B Sunday → $43.6B today, healthy). But Fear & Greed dropped 47 → 40 on a green day,...
What 10x Research Subscribers Really Think About Bitcoin in May – Survey Results
The May 2026 10x Research survey of active crypto traders shows a bullish tilt, with 45% of respondents rating Bitcoin bullish versus 26% bearish. Yet only 12% have significantly increased their Bitcoin holdings in the past two months, indicating restrained...
More Tokenization Developments: NYSE Texas Files Rule Changes to Enable Trading of Tokenized Securities
NYSE Texas filed a notice of proposed rule changes with the SEC to permit trading of tokenized securities on its exchange during the DTC pilot program. The amendment would let DTC‑eligible participants designate tokenized settlement at order entry, mirroring a...
Italy’s CONSOB Orders Blocking of 10 Crypto Websites
Italy’s financial regulator CONSOB ordered the immediate blocking of ten websites that were offering crypto‑asset services without authorization. The action brings the cumulative total of sites shut down since July 2019 to 1,681, including 178 linked to crypto‑related violations. The...
Robinhood Q1 Shows 47% Crypto Revenue Drop, CFO Charts Profit Path
Robinhood posted first‑quarter revenue of $1.07 billion, with cryptocurrency revenue plunging 47% to $134 million. CFO Shiv Verma said the firm remains crypto‑bullish but is trimming costs and expanding other lines to keep earnings growth alive.
Bitcoin Surpasses $80,000, Hits Three‑Month Peak on Asian Market Rally
Bitcoin broke the $80,000 barrier on Monday, reaching $80,393—the highest price since Jan. 31—while Asian stock markets neared record highs. The price jump, driven by a 1.9% rise in Singapore, lifted other major tokens and revived investor interest in the crypto...
Don't Chase Trends—Spot Hidden Altcoin Opportunities Now
During extreme periods of price action, the only assumption and crowded view is that the markets continue to trend in that exact same direction. That's also what we see right now. 'Bitcoin must go to $30K.' 'All #Altcoins are shitcoins.' Well, these things could...
Tagus Bytes (04.05.26)
Bitcoin surged past the $80,000 mark on May 4, 2026, its highest level since January, propelled by fresh inflows into U.S. Bitcoin exchange‑traded funds, growing institutional allocation, and a short‑squeeze that forced derivatives positions to unwind. The rally was further supported by...
Polymarket Aave Payment Backbone Fun Raises 72 Million Series A
Polymarket, the decentralized prediction‑market platform, announced a $72 million Series A round led by Andreessen Horowitz and other top crypto investors. The financing will fuel the rollout of an Aave‑backed payment backbone designed to streamline settlement and liquidity across its markets. Polymarket...
Bitcoin $80,000 Breakout: Reasons Behind Crypto Bullish Run Revealed
Bitcoin surged to a daily high of $80,320 on May 4, 2026, breaking the psychologically significant $80,000 barrier. The rally erased roughly $150 million in short positions within an hour and $250 million over the day, while institutional buyers on Binance pumped $1.98 billion...
The Bitcoin ETF Recovery in Flows Is Real. It Is Just Not Complete Yet
U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs have pulled in $3.29 billion over the past two months, raising total net inflows since their January 2024 debut to $58.72 billion. This figure remains below the October 2024 peak of $61.19 billion, indicating that the recent rebound has not...
MoneyGram and Stellar Mark Five-Year Partnership with Stablecoin Expansion Across LATAM
MoneyGram and Stellar have marked the fifth anniversary of their partnership by expanding stablecoin‑backed remittance services across additional Latin American markets, including El Salvador. The new features let recipients hold, spend, or cash out stablecoins directly through MoneyGram’s extensive retail...
DASH Breaks Supply Zone, Potential Strong Upside Move
If $DASH closes its daily candle above this supply zone, it could trigger a strong move to the upside.
Bear Flag Break
The author argues that the current bear market phase is the toughest, as the classic bear‑flag pattern on Bitcoin is nearing a breakdown near the $80,000 level. While bullish sentiment is rising, fresh cash inflows are likely to generate another...
Global Crackdown Arrests 276, Shuts 9 Crypto Scam Centers, Seizes $701M
A coordinated international operation led by Dubai Police, the FBI and China’s Ministry of Public Security arrested at least 276 suspects, shut down nine cryptocurrency‑investment scam centers and seized roughly $701 million in illicit crypto assets. The crackdown, which also rescued...
Kaspa’s Hype Is Unjustified, as Bitcoin’s (BTC) First-Mover Advantage, Network Effects Will Prevail : Analysis
Kaspa has captured a wave of social‑media enthusiasm, with promoters touting its technical edge over Bitcoin. However, the analysis argues that Bitcoin’s decade‑plus first‑mover advantage and deep network effects dwarf any short‑term hype. Historical challengers such as Decred, Bitcoin Cash,...
Bahrain’s ARP Digital Yes Dubai Expansion with VARA Broker-Dealer Approval
Bahrain‑based ARP Digital secured in‑principle approval from the UAE’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) to operate as a broker‑dealer in Dubai. The move comes as Dubai’s virtual‑asset market surged to roughly AED 2.5 trillion (about $680 billion) in 2025. ARP, founded by Kanoo...
The Wealth Paradox: 8 Bitter Bitcoin Truths the Elite Cannot Swallow.
The post argues that Bitcoin’s immutable 21 million supply and decentralized architecture upend the centuries‑old elite wealth model built on leverage, privileged access, and constant yield generation. Traditional ultra‑rich investors rely on fractional‑reserve banking, private‑equity deals and inflation‑beating returns, but Bitcoin...
Bitcoin Price Analysis Today: Daily Order Flow Turns Bullish as BTC Tests $80k Acceptance
Bitcoin is hovering near $80,328, marking a 2.25% intraday gain as the daily candle remains early. Order‑flow data shows buyers controlling 61.8% of volume and a positive delta of +23.5%, while the point of control (POC) has migrated upward to...
‘Stablecoins’ Are an Outdated Term From Crypto’s Early Years: A16z Crypto
Robert Hackett, head of special projects at a16z Crypto, argues that the term “stablecoin” no longer captures the technology’s role as it becomes embedded in the global financial system. The label, originally coined to highlight value stability, now describes a...
Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Sees Bitcoin Hitting $250,000, but only After a Bottom Later This Year
Veteran commodities trader Peter Brandt predicts Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by late 2029, but only after a prolonged bottom that he expects to form around September‑October 2026. His outlook relies on the four‑year halving cycle, where bull markets peak 16‑18...
XRP Zooms Above $1.40 on Rising Volume, Putting Focus on Further Breakout
XRP surged past the $1.40 mark in early Asian trading, driven by a sharp increase in volume that suggests genuine buying interest. The token broke out of its tight $1.35‑$1.45 range and is now consolidating just above the breakout zone...
Dogecoin Jumps 4% to Lead Gains Among Majors as Bitcoin Zooms Higher
Dogecoin surged 4% to $0.1119, breaking the $0.109 resistance level as Bitcoin vaulted past $80,000 in early Asia trading. The move was powered by a sharp volume spike, suggesting concentrated buying rather than gradual retail drift. Traders now view $0.109...
Stablecoin Firms Have a $112B Opportunity in LATAM Remittance Outside of US-Mexico: Bybit
Bybit's chief marketing officer Claudia Wang warns fintechs that the $112 billion non‑US‑Mexico segment of the $174 billion Latin America remittance market is being overlooked. She highlights fast‑growing corridors such as Venezuela‑to‑Colombia and Argentina‑to‑Bolivia, and stresses that each country requires distinct licenses,...
Solana Co‑Founder Warns Ethereum L2s of Quantum Risk as Bitcoin Community Finds Early Consensus
Solana co‑founder Anatoly Yakovenko warned on May 2 that Ethereum’s layer‑2 solutions are vulnerable to future quantum attacks, while Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn said the Bitcoin community is reaching early consensus on the same threat and on post‑quantum defenses. The two...
Morgan Stanley's Oldenburg: Bitcoin on U.S. Bank Balance Sheets Is Coming, Just Not Yet
Morgan Stanley’s new Bitcoin‑backed exchange‑traded product (MSBT) attracted over $100 million in its first six days, driven entirely by self‑directed clients. The bank advises a 2‑4% Bitcoin allocation, yet advisor adoption remains slow due to an education gap. Head of digital‑asset...
Bitcoin Poised for Massive Bullish Reversal This Week
MASSIVE BITCOIN AND CRYPTO REVERSAL COMING NOW?! Bullish Bitcoin monthly and weekly close 5/3/2026 #crypto #bitcoin #xrp #meme #ai
Ex‑employee Claims Team Used Bots to Profit Before Bonding
Former https://t.co/oxP3nwPr8B employee alleges the team deployed bots to sell tokens just before they bonded on the curve. Those profits were then reinvested into the project because of funding shortages at the time. Could this be an abuse of power? https://t.co/0dyroZnsSi
10x Weekly Crypto Kickoff – Every New Bitcoin Bull Market Starts Slow
Bitcoin has triggered the first of several bullish technical signals, posting two straight months of positive returns and a funding rate that sits in the historic 4th percentile. Accelerating ETF inflows are adding institutional momentum, while Bitcoin dominance is rising...
Tiny Fraction Wins Most Money on Prediction Markets
Good WSJ reporting on the schmuckmarkets. "0.1% of accounts on Polymarket take home 67% of the profits:" 2,000 accounts netted nearly half a billion dollars. Gift link. Why Almost Everyone Loses—Except a Few Sharks—on Prediction Markets https://t.co/vSuHejPITe
DASH Surge May Signal Imminent Market Crash
🚨 ARE WE HEADING FOR A MAJOR CRASH? 🚨 $DASH is up over 50% recently. Historically, strong moves in DASH often signal market tops or precede major corrections. Stay cautious — high volatility is approaching https://t.co/X5W6jF6Ndf
Bitcoin Holds Firm as Catalysts Form
Bitcoin held above $70,000 in April as market sentiment improves, driven by expectations that the Middle East conflict is entering a de‑escalation phase and by emerging crypto‑specific catalysts. Merkle Capital highlighted the U.S. Clarity Act, which could allow yield‑bearing stablecoins,...
White House Signals ‘Go Time’ for Crypto Regulation
The White House just gave the green light with a clear “Go Time” signal for crypto legislation. Adviser Patrick Witt confirmed they’re pushing hard on the market structure bill this May, right after the stablecoin yield breakthrough. The window for real...
BTC Closes 90% of CME Gap, 10% Still Open
🚨 MONDAY VOLATILITY 🚨 BTC has filled ~90% of its CME gap and already showed a pump But the remaining 10% is still open… Should we be worried? Stay alert. https://t.co/ngy2hmsEjM
Analysts Spot 26% Upside Target as XRP Nears Critical $1.35‑$1.45 Zone
Analysts Ali Martinez and the pseudonymous trader Batman say XRP is compressing in a symmetrical triangle between $1.35 and $1.45, projecting a possible 26% price swing. The technical setup comes as daily active wallets on the XRP Ledger have fallen...
Kraken Acquires Bitnomial, Unlocking Full US Crypto Derivatives
Kraken just bought Bitnomial. This gives them full U.S. crypto derivatives trading that includes futures, options, and more on a regulated exchange. A major new on-ramp for institutions. https://t.co/gV87zv8yG4
BlackRock Urges OCC to Lift Tokenized Reserve Cap
BlackRock just told the OCC to drop the 20% cap on tokenized reserves. They want more assets allowed under the GENIUS Act rules. A big step for more tokenisation and real-world assets on-chain. https://t.co/jbtpmuark8
Crypto Coin Minute for May 4th, 2026 at 05:15 AM Pacific Time.
The Crypto Coin Minute for May 4 2026 shows Bitcoin hovering at $78,747, a marginal 0.02% dip, while Ethereum edged up 0.33% to $2,335. Dogecoin surged 4% as Bitcoin gained momentum, and Binance Coin and Solana posted modest moves. Related coverage highlights...
Providing Dual-Sided Liquidity to Earn on Volatility
I took some of my FUZZY and some of my XRP to do a two-sided deposit into the XRP/FUZZY AMM. This adds liquidity to FUZZY and could let me profit from both volatility and swaps between FUZZY and XRP. https://t.co/l5Q9WnEQIQ
Stop Excuses, Make Bitcoin Quantum‑ready Now
"Perfectly explained" is not how I'd describe it... Can we please stop looking for excuses to avoid the tough but necessary work to get Bitcoin quantum-ready?
BTC Surpasses $80K, Market Momentum Soars
Great to see BTC above 80k too. Everything is going up and the sun is shining and spring is here Life is good
Prepared Practice Pays Off: $80K Bitcoin Win
$80,000 #Bitcoin 🎉🎉 (For real this time) Glad we practiced ahead of time so we could be prepared for this moment 😁
Solana’s Largest L1 Still Roaring Back
SOL is the glass eaters chain. It's the largest L1 for all transactions and yet everyone seems to think it's dead. Solana OGs have been here before, SOL always comes roaring back. UP.
Charts Predicted Bitcoin's Surge to $80,000
$80,000 #Bitcoin It's almost like the charts have been telling us this would happen. 😉 https://t.co/1BOb7HO1BB
Saylor Already Holds About 4% of Bitcoin Supply
How much #Bitcoin supply will Saylor own before he's done buying? He already has about 4% of total supply...