Author: NBTC

BitGo and Voltage have announced a new partnership aimed at transforming Bitcoin payments by integrating the Lightning Network into BitGo’s digital asset infrastructure, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The collaboration will allow exchanges, neobanks, payment providers, and fintech firms to execute instant Bitcoin and stablecoin transactions with greater efficiency and security. Lightning just struck institutional finance. Introducing the BitGo x @voltage_cloud integration — the fastest, most secure way to transact on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.Say goodbye to high fees and no more waiting for transactions.Plug into BitGo and watch your bitcoin… pic.twitter.com/vz96g8iDGy — BitGo (@BitGo) April 8,…

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Altcoin ETH retests 2018 highs as analyst shares new BTC strategy amid market shifts. The latest market moves has led one analyst to believe BTC will set a cycle top mid-2026. He expects BTC to hit a cycle top price of $300,000 this bull cycle. Ethereum and Bitcoin alongside several other popular and capable altcoins have been printing bullish signals and printing powerful patterns all hinting at major price pumps in the coming months. As ETH retests its 2018 highs, expectations for ETH price to finally breakout and go on to hit new ATHs grow stronger which also brings the…

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On-chain data reveals most top cryptocurrencies experienced net negative fund flows over the past week, contrasting sharply with inflows seen in lower-cap tokens and stablecoins. Bitcoin led the outflows, while the stablecoin FDUSD surprisingly topped the inflow charts. What Did Last Week’s Crypto Fund Flows Show? Bitcoin saw a significant $165 million net outflow over the period, reflecting cautious sentiment toward the market leader. In stark contrast, stablecoin FDUSD recorded a net inflow of $170 million, leading all assets despite recent controversies surrounding its issuer. Data indicates lower-cap tokens NEO and OM also registered notable inflows. This divergence highlights selective…

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According to data provided by CoinGlass, Binance users are overwhelmingly long XRP. An impressive 67.6% of accounts are on the long side of the trade. The long/ratio currently stands at 2.09. Notably, the same also applies to the exchange’s top traders who are in the top 20% of Binance’s users by margin balance. This is not the case for Bitcoin: the largest cryptocurrency is currently being shorted by nearly 55% of Binance accounts. Overall, however, a slight majority of traders (51.32%) are still betting against the Ripple-affiliated token, so the bullishness is limited to Binance and several other trading platforms…

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Exploring Bitcoin’s recent price developments through the lens of Auction Market Theory, a market philosophy that helps explain how price moves between periods of balance and imbalance With Bitcoin (BTC) having recently broken away from a key consolidation zone, understanding this shift through AMT offers valuable insight into both immediate and long-term expectations. As price action now trends lower, the search for fair value intensifies, and traders must be aware of the implications for strategy, sentiment, and structure. Key points: Bitcoin recently exited a 133-day balance phase, initiating a bearish expansion that suggests the market is now seeking lower value…

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Three years after Ethereum’s London Hard Fork aimed to curb supply growth, the network remains inflationary, defying initial deflationary promises. Ether’s Deflation Promise Continues to Remain Unmet As of April 13, 2025, Ethereum’s net ETH supply has grown by 0.805% annually since the London Hard Fork in August 2021, with 3,477,830.85 ETH added to circulation. Despite burning 4,581,986.52 ETH via EIP1559’s fee burning mechanism—a cornerstone of the upgrade—the burn rate has failed to consistently offset new issuance. Since August 2021, $7.3 billion worth of ethereum ( ETH) has been burned. Bitcoin, over the same three-year, eight-month period, recorded a higher…

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The leading cryptocurrency projects measured by Total Value Locked (TVL) growth during the week indicate an uptrend. The analytical report examines projects whose user engagement and liquidity levels have increased. Phoenix, a crypto analytical platform, revealed the stats through its official social media platform, X account. TOP PROJECTS BY WEEKLY #TVL GROWTH#Spark $THL $EOS $SAROS $DF #pumpfun $USUAL $SEAM $LON $FLUID $EQUAL $ZEUS $QUICK $TURBOS $SCLP pic.twitter.com/ydydF5jOX7 — PHOENIX – Crypto News & Analytics (@pnxgrp) April 6, 2025 Leading Projects by TVL Surge Spark secured the leading position by achieving a total value-locked gain of 68.3% during the week. With…

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Coinbase Prime, the institutional arm of the popular cryptocurrency exchange, has announced it will end custody support for 49 altcoins by the end of this month. The move will affect a range of lesser-known tokens. These include assets associated with niche blockchain projects and even real estate-related tokens. 49 Altcoins Lose Custody Support on Coinbase Prime The decision was made public in an April 14 post on X (formerly Twitter). “We regularly evaluate the assets we support to ensure they continue to meet our standards. Based on recent reviews, Coinbase Prime will end custody support for 49 assets, effective the…

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Ethereum price started a fresh increase above the $1,580 zone. ETH is now consolidating gains and might aim for more gains above $1,665. Ethereum started a decent increase above the $1,580 and $1,620 levels. The price is trading below $1,620 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a new connecting bearish trend line forming with resistance at $1,640 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $1,665 resistance zone. Ethereum Price Gains Pace Ethereum price formed a base above $1,500 and started a fresh increase, like…

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“Let’s stay focused on the exciting upgrades ahead, as there’s so much happening in the Shiba Inu ecosystem.” This was the key message from Lucie, the marketing specialist of the Shiba Inu team, as she shared an update with the community, highlighting the project’s ongoing progress. This follows increased negativity in the community amid ongoing market turmoil. However, with significant advancements on the horizon, the team is concentrating on the upcoming upgrades to Shibarium and ShibOS, which will shape the future of the Shiba Inu project. Lucie emphasized the importance of staying positive and focused on progress, urging everyone to…

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