Today's Crypto Pulse
Bitcoin slides below $70k as energy‑price worries spark $1.8B in liquidations
Bitcoin fell under $70,000 amid heightened energy‑price uncertainty linked to U.S.–Iran tensions. The dip triggered roughly $1.8 billion in crypto liquidations, while institutional investors pulled more than $4.2 billion from digital‑asset positions.
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By the numbers: Strive acquires 2,500 Bitcoin for $185.2M
The Only Signals That Have Called Every Bitcoin Bottom — And What They're Saying Now
The report identifies three on‑chain metrics that have accurately signaled every major Bitcoin bottom across four market cycles. It highlights the specific price thresholds these indicators are pointing to in the current cycle, including a potential low near $20,000. Additionally, the analysis pinpoints a separate signal that historically marks the start of a new Bitcoin bull market, now appearing around the $30,000 level. By combining these metrics, the authors claim investors can act with conviction rather than panic during deep downturns.
Tagus Bytes (02.07.26)
Ethereum staking reached a record 38.7 million ETH in April 2026, representing about 31.8% of the total supply (≈ $70 billion). The staking queue stayed robust at 2.8 million ETH while the unstaking queue fell to near zero, indicating minimal exit pressure. Institutional participation surged,...
Dubai VARA Introduces Regulatory Framework for Virtual Asset Derivatives Trading
Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has launched Version 2.1 of its Exchange Services Rulebook, a purpose‑built framework that brings virtual‑asset derivatives under enforceable regulation. The rules apply immediately to all VARA‑licensed virtual‑asset service providers (VASPs) and require explicit authorisation plus...
Authorities Struggle as Crypto Drives New Wave of Money Laundering
Rapid advances in digital technology are enabling criminals to funnel illicit funds through cryptocurrencies, a trend that is outpacing Malaysia's regulatory and enforcement frameworks. The decentralized nature of virtual assets and the reliance on overseas servers make tracing transactions difficult...
Captcha Complexity Outpaces Elderly Vision, Calls for Better Verification
LOL this is crazy @nikitabier, my Mom has bad eyesight at 80+ and this is genuinely more like an IQ test than a simple captcha to verify a human. I get you need to fight bots but just do KYC...
XRP Remains Top Settlement Choice Despite Clarity Act
XRP stays well positioned even if the Clarity Act passes first. The XRPL has on-chain amendments built for financial infrastructure and that does not change with legislation. What changes is the competitive landscape. Today XRP is the only viable settlement...
Grant Cardone Discloses $45 Million Loss on 2,000‑Bitcoin Position
Real‑estate mogul Grant Cardone revealed that his 2,000‑bitcoin stake, bought at an average $92,000 per coin, is now worth about $138.9 million, leaving him $45 million underwater. The disclosure, made on the Iced Coffee Hour podcast, underscores the volatility of crypto assets...
Crypto Regulation Cheers Ignore Retail’s Existing Table Seat
Listening to everyone cheer for crypto regulation but not concerned whether retail has a seat at the table when before crypto regulation retail got a seat at the table. https://t.co/axpfE3dVP0
Demand Crypto Laws Protect Retail Investors, Not Wealthy Elites
I’m extremely concerned with any Crypto law that excludes retail investors Unfortunately, retail does not have a lot of advocacy in our best interest What you can do is write to your local politicians and respectfully demand liberty based on merit, not...
Advisors Weigh Crypto Portfolio Strategies
At the Exchange conference, financial advisors debated Bitcoin’s role in portfolios, with 70 percent labeling it a high‑beta tech stock rather than digital gold. Panelists from Grayscale, Osprey and Kaiko advocated indexing crypto assets beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum to reduce selection...
Send's Strong Performance Highlights Undervalued Thick LP
Send is absolutely crushing it. Very very under valued rn. Very thick LP. Watch and see
Polymarket Upgrades: Swaps USDC.e for New USDC Token
JUST IN: Polymarket is upgrading its trading infrastructure by swapping USDC.e for a new USDC-backed token and rolling out enhanced contracts to streamline settlements.
XRP Healthcare Lists XRPHAI Token on MEXC, Starts Rewards for Healthy Actions
XRP Healthcare announced that its XRPHAI utility token will list on MEXC on April 8, 2026, and activate a Phase 1 rewards system the next day. The token powers the XRPH AI platform, which aims to incentivize real‑world health engagement across...
White House Reviews Crypto Safe Harbor, Startup Exemptions Ahead
JUST IN: Paul Atkins reports the crypto safe harbor proposal is now in White House review, with a formal rule coming soon that exempts startups from immediate registration for raising capital.
XRP Gains Legal Clarity, Poised as Market Solution
The lawsuit held XRP back while everything else ran. That is over. XRP now has legal clarity before any other asset in the US, enterprise adoption through Ripple acquisitions, and commodity status on Binance. BlackRock's ETF, exchange illiquidity, and a...
XRP Addresses Top 8 Million as Derivatives Open Interest Jumps 5% in 24 Hours
XRP’s on‑chain activity hit a new high with total wallet addresses exceeding 8 million, even as the token’s price rose 4% to $1.35. In the same 24‑hour window, leveraged derivatives open interest surged 5.73%, pushing market cap past $82 billion.
Oil Spike Unwinds Carry Trade, Triggers XRP Settlement Crisis
Oil spikes trigger the reverse carry trade unwind. Japan raises rates, US Treasuries flood back, markets take losses across the board. Tether depegs. Exchanges go illiquid and need XRP to settle. Shane Ellis theory puts $500 XRP from Bitfinex alone...
DeFi Yields Underpay Risk: 250‑400bps Gap
rates in DeFi are too low for the level of risk $11.7B sitting in Morpho vaults today at 2-4% APY. retail is funding these markets via exchanges thinking it's a savings account. it's not. they're taking real credit risk on crypto-collateralized...
Washington Post Cites GeoEconomics Research on China’s Cross-Border Digital Currency Platform mBridge
The Washington Post referenced a new GeoEconomics study highlighting China’s cross‑border digital currency platform, mBridge. The research notes that mBridge, built on the digital yuan, now supports real‑time settlements among pilot banks in Hong Kong, Singapore and other Asian hubs....
Bitcoin Poised to Break $71K, Sparking Altcoin Rally
#Bitcoin starts to go up, and starts to look significantly better. To be fair; I assumed we'd be taking liquidity beneath the lows before we reverse upwards as that's the likely scenario historically. Now, it didn't happen, yet, it can still...
Chaos Labs Departs, Aave Maintains Two‑Layer Risk Model
We respect the decision of Chaos Labs to step down as one of the two risk managers for the Aave DAO. We want to thank Chaos Labs for their work over the years. They have been a valuable partner to the...
TRENDING: How Ripple Is Taking over SWIFT with XRP
Ripple’s Treasury platform has been added to SWIFT’s Certified Partner Programme, giving banks direct access to the Alliance Lite2 network and SWIFTRef data for IBAN and ABA lookups. The partnership positions Ripple as the settlement engine behind SWIFT’s messaging layer,...
Not Every Green Candle Means a True Rally
They’re calling this a Bitcoin rally… 👀 Let’s be real for a second. Not every green candle = a rally. Sometimes it’s: • Short covering • Low liquidity • A simple bounce But calling it a “rally”? That’s how traders get trapped. Language matters. Precision matters. Don’t let narratives make...
Lean Ethereum's Vision Positions ETH Ahead of Quantum Race
2 years ago, at @EFDevcon in Bangkok, @drakefjustin released his '5 Year Plan' for Lean Ethereum It was ridiculed by CT for being out-of-touch with the market Now, thanks to Justin's foresight and leadership, Ethereum is in pole position for capitalizing...
Community Banking Association Challenges Coinbase’s Trust Bank Approval
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted Coinbase a conditional trust‑bank charter, prompting the Independent Community Bankers of America to label the decision a "grave mistake." The banking group fears Coinbase could tap the federal banking system without...
Sharing My Real Altcoin Portfolio Amid Online Harassment
'Show your positions on your real #Altcoin portfolio, instead of hypothetical'. Coming from online followers, anonymously. Well, try to share your personal story while you've had 1000+ emails with death threats. Yeah, it doesn't become easy, right? That's how the...
Crypto Gains Are Easy; Keeping Them Is Hard
Got rich quick in crypto? That's the easy part. The hard part is knowing how to keep it. I've seen too many new money millionaires lose it all while their portfolio crashes. Focus on wealth preservation.
Bitwise Explores Thursday’s Bitcoin Outlook – Register Now
Join us on Thursday as Bitwise breaks down the outlook for bitcoin. Registration details in Brad's post.
Iran Seeks Stablecoin Payments for Hormuz Transits
I’ve seen reports that Iran is demanding payment in stablecoins for Hormuz transits. Does anyone know the addresses or chain details?
Tokenization Swallows Finance, Embraces Intentional Opacity
Tokenization will absorb all of traditional finance, but it will not be transparent, which was the point. Cheeky little butt heads.
Bitcoin Critics Miss Missed $1 Buy Opportunity
Hilarious fragment. ‘#Bitcoin goes to zero, because it uses too much energy and climate scientists say we need to cut energy and first thing that goes away are cryptocurrencies.’ Oh, by the way, I could have bought $BTC at £1. ...
BTC Climbs to $69.5k Despite Extreme Fear
$BTC closed at $69,501. Up 2.7% on the day. Fear & Greed: 13 — Extreme Fear. Price is pressing toward $73,953 resistance while sentiment stays in the floor. The level: $65,819 was today's low. That holds or the structure weakens. https://t.co/b0zdbxZrPc
Sherlock Bug Bounty for Aave V4 Now Live
Sherlock bug bounty for Aave V4 is live. Learn more below about the program and scope.
Stripe Emerges as Potential Token Winner Amid Investment Uncertainty
"One of the big winners here is potentially Stripe. There may also be the disconnect of which of these is investable." -- @austincampbell on token fundamentals https://t.co/VNSrIijPwz
L1s Sell Block Space; Value Accrual Remains Uncertain
"What are layer 1s selling? Block space. How does value accrue to each of them? It's not easy to calculate." -- @perkinscr97 "Maybe one L1 has differentiation there." -- @ramahluwalia https://t.co/8bYXWatFF8
Most Tokens Are Junk, Still Hunt for Value
"99% of tokens are slop. But give me more tokens, I don't care. I'll try to find the ones that have value." -- @perkinscr97 https://t.co/VNSrIijPwz
Token Crisis Stems From Over‑Issuance, Await Tuesday’s 8 PM Verdict
The token fundamentals crisis ... is because "there's too much issuance. But everything hinges on where we are after Tuesday night at 8pm." -- @ramahluwalia https://t.co/8bYXWatFF8
Santiment Warns Bitcoin FOMO Spike Could Be False
Santiment notes a strong surge in FOMO in $BTC and warns that the current spike may be a “false” move. https://t.co/xNXCUCOJrT
Stablecoins Give IRGC Leverage, Threaten National Security
"Using stablecoins opens up the IRGC to a lot of risks. It gives our national security apparatus a lot of leverage." -- @perkinscr97 https://t.co/8bYXWatFF8
Stablecoins Lack Reversibility, yet Can Be Frozen and Seized
"With stablecoins, we may not have reversibility, but we have freeze and seize." -- @perkinscr97 https://t.co/VNSrIijPwz
Crypto's Speed Highlights Need for Traditional Finance Regulation
"If you had 2/5 smart contract setup, you could have taken control at any time. That feels pretty bank-like. ... what crypto is speed-running here is why TradFi regulation exists." -- @austincampbell https://t.co/jfZlSDnB86
Privateering Praised for Rapid Hack Asset Recovery
Why @perkinscr97 is a fan of privateering for hacks like Drift: "If there's a hack and guys like ZachXBT spring into action immediately to recover those assets." https://t.co/8bYXWatFF8
Hub‑Spoke Architecture Enhances Lending Protocol Flexibility
I've seen this somewhere before 👀 Jokes aside, I do think hub/spoke architecture is the right direction for a lending protocol to capture wide range of existing and future use-cases and access more granular risk controls. Good call. https://t.co/slQ6zbyYnp
Balancing Speed and Due Process in Stablecoin Hacks
"When there's a hack, latency is everything. Due process vs. latency. If you just start freezing everything, you lose confidence in the underlying stablecoin. But if you go through due process, which takes time, it doesn't reconcile." -- @perkinscr97 https://t.co/jfZlSDnB86
Questioning TestFlight Use After Drift Hack Tactics
"Do you stay away from TestFlight right now?" -- @perkinscr97 on the tactics used in the Drift hack https://t.co/8bYXWatFF8
Banks, Crypto Firms Optimistic on Stablecoin Compromise
CLARITY ACT UPDATE: Industry sources say banks and crypto reps reviewed the new stablecoin compromise and are hopeful a workable deal has been reached Source: Crypto in America https://t.co/DyIBLI9qjS
Forked Uniswap with Hidden Admin Backdoor Is Dangerous
Uniswap competition be like "we forked uniswap, added a backdoor admin key, and hired someone from north korea use us instead"
Technical Analysis Oddly Predicts Even Random Portfolio Patterns
It's weird how TA works for almost anything. Saw this triangle building on my portfolio PNL today and had a good feeling it would follow through at some point ha. I wonder what other random things TA works on...
Assessing Crypto ETFs, BTC’s Identity, and Quantum Risks
My conversation w/ @OspreyFunds' Managing Director @BillBirminghamm… We cover: -Rex-Osprey crypto ETFs -Crypto downturn since October -Btc = digital gold or tech stock? -Quantum threat to btc -Allocating to crypto in a portfolio https://t.co/APXj4t7hUu via @CryptoPrimePod https://t.co/WutKNs5Dnh
Crucible Secures On‑Chain Loan to Power Compute
1/ excited to share Crucible now slings compute - financed onchain with a loan from @usdai_official ofc Crucible Compute is our first step into owning the means of production while investing in the modernization of underlying systems and tools optimizing their...