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Recent data from Binance, the largest retail spot exchange by market share, is showing key shifts in Bitcoin trading behavior. Between April 19 and April 23, over 15,000 BTC were withdrawn from Binance, following a prior period where inflows had reached similar levels. The change in flow direction is notable, especially as Bitcoin’s price moved from the $85,000–$87,000 range to above $93,000. Since April 18, exchange reserves have also been in steady decline. A lower reserve level generally points to fewer BTC available for immediate selling on the exchange. This tends to happen when investors remove assets to their self…

The Long-Term Favourites Still Rule Despite the influx of new coins, Indian investors still lean heavily on the classics. Bitcoin remains the most held cryptocurrency across Indian portfolios, making up 6.9% of holdings, followed closely by Dogecoin at 6.6% and Ethereum at 5.2%. These figures, pulled from the Q1 2025 Crypto Investment Trends report by CoinSwitch, reflect a long-standing trust in proven blockchain assets. Coins like Shiba Inu and Ripple (XRP) also feature prominently among India’s top five most-held assets. Their presence shows Indian investors still prioritize familiarity and reputation over hype. Shiba Inu holds 4.2%, and Ripple accounts for…

A new report from Coinbase shows a growing number of corporations investing heavily in Solana. This mirrors the Bitcoin accumulation program from MicroStrategy and other firms. The report identified two non-crypto firms (and one crypto one) that made substantial Solana investments in 2025. Coinbase Notices New Solana Trend After earlier volatility, Solana is ending April 2025 with bullish momentum. Most recently, it surpassed Ethereum’s staking market cap, as transaction volume is soaring on the blockchain. Coinbase’s latest report primarily focuses on the market comparison between Bitcoin and Ethereum. However, it still points out a major Solana trend that could have…

Roger Ver, the crypto investor once known as “Bitcoin Jesus,” has handed Roger Stone a check for $600,000 to lobby for him in Washington, after being hit with criminal tax and fraud charges in the United States, according to a report from the New York Times. Stone filed official paperwork last month confirming the payment and his new role, following Ver’s arrest in Spain in 2024. The filings show Stone has been paid since February 2025 to push back against the exact tax rules that landed Ver in trouble. Ver, who gave up his US citizenship in 2014, is accused…

Bitcoin has reclaimed the $90,000 mark, fueling renewed optimism across the crypto market. With sentiment shifting and bullish calls returning, many investors are once again eyeing a move toward six figures. However, not everything is as it seems beneath the surface. Despite the impressive price surge, risks remain, particularly as global tensions between the United States and China escalate. The ongoing trade war and geopolitical friction are injecting volatility into markets, creating a fragile backdrop for risk assets like Bitcoin. Top analyst Maartunn shared a stark view of the current state of the Bitcoin network, revealing on-chain metrics that paint…

Bitcoin (BTC) has recently made headlines by breaking past the $90,000 threshold, marking a notable recovery from its low in April. This surge is seen as a potential shift in its trading pattern, moving away from its previous correlation with US tech stocks. The cryptocurrency’s rise comes amidst economic uncertainties fueled by US President Donald Trump’s tariff policies and his public critiques of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Additionally, anticipation is building around the upcoming evaluation of Trump’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve plan, which could significantly influence the market. Meanwhile, HOOD stock (Robinhood Markets) has also shown positive movement, with its…

A significant amount of XRP, the digital currency linked to Ripple Labs, has been moved from the leading cryptocurrency exchange, Bitstamp, to a digital wallet with an unknown owner. Popular crypto tracking service Whale Alert spotted the transaction, which involved 57,304,617 XRP, worth nearly $126.79 million based on the price of XRP at the time of transfer. Massive XRP transfer sparks speculation Moving such a large amount of XRP from this top exchange suggests that the holder could be planning to hold onto the asset for a long period. Hence, they’re moving it to a more secure storage solution, such…

Hundreds of investors asked a federal judge to impose a life sentence on Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky for his role in the crypto lender’s 2022 collapse. Celsius Network investors are calling for a life sentence for co-founder and former chief executive Alex Mashinsky, who pleaded guilty to fraud charges after the crypto lender collapsed in 2022. In a court filing this week, prosecutors submitted more than 200 victim impact statements ahead of Mashinsky’s May 8 sentencing, Bloomberg has learned, adding that most urged the court to impose the harshest sentence allowed by law. “The very essence of cryptocurrency, along with…

HTX, formerly Huobi, has used one of its wallets to register for the dinner that Donald Trump is offering to the largest investors in his $TRUMP memecoin. The event will be hosted at one of the president’s clubs and will be available to the 220 largest investors in his token, raising obvious concerns about paying for access to the president of the United States. The largest 25 holders will also receive a “private VIP reception with President Trump.” The exchange has registered with the “Sun” username for the event, using the 8NBEbxLknGv5aRYefFrW2qFXoDZyi9fSHJNiJRvEcMBE Solana address, as highlighted by Arkham Intelligence. Read…

Bitcoin ($BTC) has recently witnessed a notable shift when compared with the traditional finance. As per the data from OKX Ventures, Bitcoin has formally decoupled from the stocks market in the United States while strengthening its correlation with the precious metal gold. The prominent crypto exchange OKX’s investment arm offered insights into the latest shift in the Bitcoin market. Bitcoin is decoupling from the trend of U.S. stocks, having notably diverged from the S&P 500 and Nasdaq over the past seven days, with the correlation continuing to decline (S&P: 0.68→0.27). Meanwhile, its correlation with gold has strengthened (0.05→-0.51).#Bitcoin #GOLD pic.twitter.com/WOtgDLrkKK…