Crypto Social Media and Updates

13‑Year Chart Reveals Bitcoin’s True Long‑Term Trend
SocialApr 17, 2026

13‑Year Chart Reveals Bitcoin’s True Long‑Term Trend

Bitcoin #BTC $BTCUSD i realize everyone is always so zoomed in these days but this 13-year monthly chart provides perspective that the minute by minute charts simply cannot (imo)... https://t.co/EiDvPIgLZ9

By David Cox
Kraken's Acquisition of Bitnomial Boosts Speed and Compliance
SocialApr 17, 2026

Kraken's Acquisition of Bitnomial Boosts Speed and Compliance

Kraken @krakenfx is a powerhouse and this is a great acquisition. @Bitnomial moves fast and has good regulatory positioning.

By Matt Hougan
Aave V4 Hits $10M in Loans, Shows Growing Adoption
SocialApr 17, 2026

Aave V4 Hits $10M in Loans, Shows Growing Adoption

Aave V4 has surpassed its first $10M in outstanding loans since inception. While our focus remains on a secure launch, it’s encouraging to see users exploring Aave V4. https://t.co/KJSHsYRJMt

By Stani Kulechov
BNB Near Diamond Bottom, Eyes $700 Retest
SocialApr 17, 2026

BNB Near Diamond Bottom, Eyes $700 Retest

$BNB Potential diamond bottom/double bottom formation down here. We've been holding from the lows in telegram. Looking for $700 area retest https://t.co/LpuMn0yxsc

By Nebraskan Gooner
Kraken’s Parent Payward Acquires Bitnomial for $550M
SocialApr 17, 2026

Kraken’s Parent Payward Acquires Bitnomial for $550M

JUST IN: Payward, Kraken's parent company, is buying the Bitnomial derivatives exchange for $550 million.

By David Gokhshtein
BTC Holds New Support, Poised for Breakout
SocialApr 17, 2026

BTC Holds New Support, Poised for Breakout

#BTC On the Daily timeframe, Bitcoin has been able to maintain itself above the blue level, downside wicking into it as if treating it as new support More, Bitcoin has also been able to Daily Close above the black resistance as...

By Rekt Capital
Bitcoin Hits Local High, Bullish Outlook Persists
SocialApr 17, 2026

Bitcoin Hits Local High, Bullish Outlook Persists

#Bitcoin Another local high today. Bullish idea stays intact. Can we get follow through this weekend? https://t.co/z6Qojp51ap

By Nebraskan Gooner
MN Fund Beats Bitcoin Benchmark by 55%
SocialApr 17, 2026

MN Fund Beats Bitcoin Benchmark by 55%

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁! MN Fund is live for almost a year, and we've had some interesting markets in that period. Very pleased to share that we've been outperforming our benchmark, #Bitcoin , with 55%. On our first event, we'll...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Embrace Soft Forks Now to Prepare Bitcoin for Quantum Threat
SocialApr 17, 2026

Embrace Soft Forks Now to Prepare Bitcoin for Quantum Threat

The most important thing for Bitcoin community to get ready for addressing the quantum threat is taking head out of sand when it comes to soft forks and start embracing them. It'll be a big change to get post quantum, so...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Stablecoin Statecraft Mirrors BCCI’s Controversial Model
SocialApr 17, 2026

Stablecoin Statecraft Mirrors BCCI’s Controversial Model

Putting the statecraft into stablecoin statecraft in a way that makes you wonder if USD1 is just the second coming of BCCI?

By Izabella Kaminska
Bitcoin, Copper Hit Resistance; Peaks Likely Ahead
SocialApr 17, 2026

Bitcoin, Copper Hit Resistance; Peaks Likely Ahead

Bitcoin $75,000, Copper $6: Last Chance to Sell or Rising Tide? The record-setting US stock market is helping underpin metals and cryptos, but copper and Bitcoin have revisited key resistance at $6 a pound and $75,000. Do these signal a broader...

By Mike McGlone
Bitcoin Stalls at $75K as Stocks Drive Market
SocialApr 17, 2026

Bitcoin Stalls at $75K as Stocks Drive Market

Can Bitcoin Stay Above $75,000? Stocks Likely Guiding At about $75,000 on April 16, Bitcoin was little changed from its March 2024 peak after the launch of US ETFs, despite the S&P 500's nearly 40% gain. Will the crypto catch up...

By Mike McGlone
Bitcoin Must Hold $60K to Avoid 2026 Low
SocialApr 17, 2026

Bitcoin Must Hold $60K to Avoid 2026 Low

Bitcoin $60,000-$75,000 May Define 2026 Risk vs. Reward Since 2017, when listed Bitcoin futures started trading, the crypto has been a top performer, which may augur elevated reversion risks when the beta tide ebbs. A key takeaway from our graphic is...

By Mike McGlone
Bitcoin Must Adopt Quantum‑Safe Soft Fork Soon
SocialApr 17, 2026

Bitcoin Must Adopt Quantum‑Safe Soft Fork Soon

Can Bitcoin toss aside the efforts to become quantum-ready? The real answer is NO. And note: the most likely scenario is that it would require a soft fork. The sooner we acknowledge that, the better. Never mind my opinion, here's a good...

By Eli Ben-Sasson
Crypto Entrepreneurs Flee Europe Over Stifling Regulations
SocialApr 17, 2026

Crypto Entrepreneurs Flee Europe Over Stifling Regulations

I'm actively considering leaving the Netherlands and Europe. This topic has been ongoing for the past five years. A lot of my friends have moved away already, and I get it. If you're active in #Crypto, or any digital asset class, there's...

By Michaël van de Poppe
FTX Creditors Outraged over Anthropic Stake Liquidation
SocialApr 17, 2026

FTX Creditors Outraged over Anthropic Stake Liquidation

Hot take: FTX creditors should be furious. Not about the SBF fraud. About the Anthropic stake liquidation.

By show4653
Falling VIX Spurs $300M Bitcoin ETF Inflows, Rally
SocialApr 17, 2026

Falling VIX Spurs $300M Bitcoin ETF Inflows, Rally

As long as the VIX continues to fall, and we're in a new equilibrium, where oil volatility goes down, Gold volatility significantly drops. What will you start to see? More inflows in the $BTC ETF as allocators can allocate more towards #Bitcoin. This...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Blockchain's True Promise: Transparent Organizations Over Crypto
SocialApr 17, 2026

Blockchain's True Promise: Transparent Organizations Over Crypto

#FlashbackFriday In 2021, I said blockchain’s real impact wouldn’t be crypto, but 'glass organisations' built on shared ledgers. We’re still not there, but the demand for transparency hasn’t gone away. https://t.co/xwSUNT4W5G Yesterday’s future. Progress optional.

By Dave Birch
70% Altcoin Loss Destroys Long-Term Wealth
SocialApr 17, 2026

70% Altcoin Loss Destroys Long-Term Wealth

How losing 70%+ in an altcoin ruins your long-term wealth (especially if it keeps trading down/sideways for years) Important for all altcoin traders RT to spread this wisdom https://t.co/M0oqXF8MGj

By Ivan on Tech
Roman's Latest Delivers Zcash UX Boost and New Crypto Tool
SocialApr 17, 2026

Roman's Latest Delivers Zcash UX Boost and New Crypto Tool

I finally got enough of a break from other urgent work to read something fun and informative. This new work from Roman sounds *awesome*. Two things: serious UX improvements for Zcash and a powerful new practical cryptographic tool.

By Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
HIP4 Launches Binary Options, Volume Surge Expected
SocialApr 17, 2026

HIP4 Launches Binary Options, Volume Surge Expected

HIP4 enables binary options on @HyperliquidX I expect an explosion of volume. $HYPE = $150 is just the beginning.

By Arthur Hayes
Altcoin Season Still Unofficial, Heavy Bags Remain
SocialApr 17, 2026

Altcoin Season Still Unofficial, Heavy Bags Remain

🚨ALTCOIN SEASON UPDATE🚨 *We are NOT in ALT Season yet according to CMC. Who is hanging onto those heavy bags? https://t.co/CNY4a1QRQh

By Crypto Jack
Stablecoins over Government Checks for AI-Driven Abundance
SocialApr 17, 2026

Stablecoins over Government Checks for AI-Driven Abundance

Bro literally builds rockets, robots, & AI but still says "checks" when talking about finance like it's the 90s. Please just say stablecoins, Frax can help build it, others can help, literally anything other than "checks issued by the government"...

By Sam Kazemian
TRON Turns Quantum Security From Debate to Feature
SocialApr 17, 2026

TRON Turns Quantum Security From Debate to Feature

Quantum security should not be a debate. It should be a feature. That is why TRON is already moving from discussion to implementation.

By Justin Sun
US Transfers $606K Seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime
SocialApr 17, 2026

US Transfers $606K Seized Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime

🚨JUST IN The U.S. Government just moved $606K worth of Bitcoin seized from Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein to Coinbase Prime https://t.co/Hi9BDoIDQI

By That Martini Guy
Tether Liquidity Gaps Make Limit Orders Unreliable; Hold XRP
SocialApr 17, 2026

Tether Liquidity Gaps Make Limit Orders Unreliable; Hold XRP

Tether's liquidity problems will make order execution unreliable and gaps in the order book will be wide. A limit order at $25 means nothing if the next available order is at $90. That gap fill has already played out on...

By Jake Claver
Wall Street Goes All‑In on Bitcoin ETFs
SocialApr 17, 2026

Wall Street Goes All‑In on Bitcoin ETFs

Look at these headlines from past 24hrs… Goldman Sachs launching btc-related ETF. Morgan Stanley’s most successful ETF launch ever is btc ETF. Charles Schwab rolling out direct spot crypto trading. New York Stock Exchange all in on crypto. Wall Street has literally arrived. https://t.co/VI4u6O8vPz

By Nate Geraci
Impro
SocialApr 16, 2026

Impro

So I doubt this runs but this was my most 'liked' tweet bc Ansem dunked on it a bit and then his followers piled on Odds way better now than then, more importantly know if you're getting crapped on a bit...

By Arun Chopra
Banks Claim Coinbase Coerced by Proposed Clarity Act
SocialApr 16, 2026

Banks Claim Coinbase Coerced by Proposed Clarity Act

WATCH: Fox Business says banks are upset with Coinbase, saying they were effectively forced to accept terms under the proposed Clarity Act https://t.co/xYt3Hzy4Ye

By Wendy O
TRX Launches on BinanceUS with USD, USDT Trading
SocialApr 16, 2026

TRX Launches on BinanceUS with USD, USDT Trading

JUST IN: TRX is now trading on BinanceUS with USD and USDT pairs, and deposits and withdrawals are active on the TRON network.

By David Gokhshtein
CFTC Chair Faces Bipartisan Pushback Over Crypto Prediction Markets
SocialApr 16, 2026

CFTC Chair Faces Bipartisan Pushback Over Crypto Prediction Markets

"Sports and war prediction markets and crypto-backed perpetual futures came under fire during a House committee hearing Thursday." CFTC Chair Mike Selig Faces Bipartisan Pushback on Prediction Markets, Hyperliquid Perps https://t.co/eRt5FRHcd1

By Alfonso Straffon
Bitcoin Poised to Reward Remaining Bulls Soon
SocialApr 16, 2026

Bitcoin Poised to Reward Remaining Bulls Soon

For the first time in months, Bitcoin is starting to look like it could reward whatever remaining bulls are left standing. I break down what needs to happen in this quick 3-minute video. https://t.co/nB9bRVasrb

By Evan Medeiros
Bitcoin’s True Roots Outshine Satoshi Identity Myths
SocialApr 16, 2026

Bitcoin’s True Roots Outshine Satoshi Identity Myths

A clip went viral this week of a professor declaring that Bitcoin is a CIA surveillance tool and demanded to know "where are the servers?" We’re 17 years in and the basic facts of what Bitcoin actually is still get...

By Natalie Brunell
XRPL's Subnet Design Promises Near‑infinite Transaction Scalability
SocialApr 16, 2026

XRPL's Subnet Design Promises Near‑infinite Transaction Scalability

Tokenizing everything and moving it on chain at that scale needs a settlement layer that can keep up. Bitcoin's supply cap is a feature for scarcity, not for throughput. The XRPL is built differently. Payment channels, sidechains, and Bob Way's...

By Jake Claver
Get Detailed Crypto & Stock Picks for $12/Month
SocialApr 16, 2026

Get Detailed Crypto & Stock Picks for $12/Month

If you want more detailed entries/targets/stop losses for what Crypto and Stocks I've been buying lately make sure to check out my X subscription for only $12 a month Lots of extra content for a reasonable price🤝 Top right of my profile...

By Nebraskan Gooner
Bitcoin Gains From Iran Conflict, Avalanche ETF Launched
SocialApr 16, 2026

Bitcoin Gains From Iran Conflict, Avalanche ETF Launched

Great conversation this morning with @CoinDesk. We covered: * Why bitcoin benefits from the Iran conflict * Why Bitwise launched an Avalanche ETF * The outlook for the market through year-end https://t.co/lcBRJQeFDf

By Matt Hougan
Add Zcash Payments to Brave for Security and Convenience
SocialApr 16, 2026

Add Zcash Payments to Brave for Security and Convenience

Feature request: I want to support Brave by paying in Zcash. Doing it that way helps protect me from hackers and kidnappers, and it is also more convenient than the alternative. Especially if I pay from my Brave Wallet. @iAnonymous3000...

By Zooko Wilcox-O'Hearn
Buy‑approaching Alerts Reappear, Confirming 0.786 Fib Bounce
SocialApr 16, 2026

Buy‑approaching Alerts Reappear, Confirming 0.786 Fib Bounce

Starting to see "buy approaching" alerts popping up on random altcoins daily charts for the first time in quite a while. 👀 @TopGoonX Notice the one on $FARTCOIN back in March price dropped perfectly to the 0.786 fib "buy zone"...

By Nebraskan Gooner
Choose the Right Bitcoin ETF Amid Emerging Technical Complexities
SocialApr 16, 2026

Choose the Right Bitcoin ETF Amid Emerging Technical Complexities

Back when Bitcoin ETFs launched in 2024, I shared there will come a day when the technical wonders and landmines of Bitcoin is going to end up creating some corner cases for product differentiation by issuers. That day feels nearer. Make...

By Jeff Park
Decentralized Protocols Must Freeze Hacks, Not Wait for Courts
SocialApr 16, 2026

Decentralized Protocols Must Freeze Hacks, Not Wait for Courts

I hope there's some precedent set. Either you're a decentralized protocol and literally do not have the power to freeze or you're not and you should be freezing hacked funds. This middle ground hand wavy "only with a court order"...

By James Seyffart
Regret Missing SOL Surge After KOL Hype
SocialApr 16, 2026

Regret Missing SOL Surge After KOL Hype

Your favorite crypto KOL told you $SOL was going to $30 while it was on a capitulation wick and you didn’t buy? Imagine that

By Andrew W. Gilliland
While NFTs Crashed, the Tungstate Cube Valued at $1B
SocialApr 16, 2026

While NFTs Crashed, the Tungstate Cube Valued at $1B

NFTs all went to zero but the Tungsten Cube probably worth a billion at current prices

By Joe Kunkle
Machine-to-M
SocialApr 16, 2026

Machine-to-M

Agentic commerce isn’t priced in yet. Machine-to-machine payments will increase demand for the digital dollar beyond current estimates. The agentic economy could be larger than the human economy. We're building the infrastructure for both at Coinbase.

By Brian Armstrong
Risk‑On Rally Sets Stage for $85K Bitcoin
SocialApr 16, 2026

Risk‑On Rally Sets Stage for $85K Bitcoin

Gold volatility goes down. VIX goes down. Oil settles. RIsk-on assets (indices go up). $BTC is a higher beta asset, lags with a few weeks. #Altcoins are an higher beta asset than Bitcoin, lag Bitcoin by a few weeks. I think we're in for a...

By Michaël van de Poppe
Venice Uncensored 1.2 Tuned on Targon Subnet 4
SocialApr 16, 2026

Venice Uncensored 1.2 Tuned on Targon Subnet 4

We've started working with some Bittensor subnets. New Venice Uncensored 1.2 model was tuned on Targon/subnet4

By Erik Voorhees
Cleared After SEC, DOJ Charges; Returns to Work
SocialApr 16, 2026

Cleared After SEC, DOJ Charges; Returns to Work

"I have a government-audited track record. I'm grateful I can get back to work and for love and family." 😍 -- Nader of @desoprotocol on being cleared after both the SEC and DOJ charged him and then dismissed the cases...

By Laura Shin
XRP $10M Could Earn $500K Annually by 2027
SocialApr 16, 2026

XRP $10M Could Earn $500K Annually by 2027

A thousand XRP at $10,000 is $10 million. Put it to work at 5 percent and you are pulling $500,000 a year. Late 2026 to mid 2027 is the window, driven by derivatives moving onto the XRPL and full market...

By Jake Claver
SEC Dismisses DeSo Case With Prejudice, No Future Action
SocialApr 16, 2026

SEC Dismisses DeSo Case With Prejudice, No Future Action

What it means that the SEC dismissed the case "with prejudice:" They can't ever go after DeSo in the future 😮 And when they dismissed it, they said that the facts weren't what they thought they were 🫠 https://t.co/C8q3RCD95I

By Laura Shin
Bitcoin's Quiet Phase Ends: New Setup Emerging
SocialApr 16, 2026

Bitcoin's Quiet Phase Ends: New Setup Emerging

Bitcoin has been easy to ignore for a while now. That may be starting to change. Here's the setup i'm watching https://t.co/MMFeFywhy5

By Evan Medeiros