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Fed signals possible rate hike amid global tensions, triggering volatility and raising risks of a liquidity crunch across equities and crypto markets. Bitcoin faces pressure as higher rates could strengthen the dollar, reduce liquidity, and increase downside risk amid uncertain Fed policy outlook. The Federal Reserve has shaken the global scenario after Chair Jerome Powell said a rate hike could still happen if tensions in the Middle East increase. He added that decisions will be made meeting by meeting. This comes even as many expected the central bank to start cutting rates. While no final decision has been made, just…

Ethereum price started a steady recovery wave above $2,050. $ETH is now struggling to clear $2,150 and might trim some gains in the near term. Ethereum started a decent upward move above the $2,020 zone. The price is trading above $2,050 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There was a break below a short-term contracting triangle with support at $2,135 on the hourly chart of $ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $2,150 resistance. Ethereum Price Faces Rejection Ethereum price extended its recovery wave above $2,020, beating Bitcoin. $ETH price…

Vanguard, one of the world’s largest registered investment advisers with more than $12 trillion in assets under management globally, announced on March 24 that it will conduct stock splits for some of its biggest exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Specifically, the move will affect five ETFs – Growth ETF (VUG), Mega Cap Growth ETF (MGK), S&P 500 Growth ETF (VOOG), Mid-Cap ETF (VO), and Information Technology ETF (VGT) – and will be effective on April 21, 2026. Furthermore, Vanguard revealed that the record date for the splits will be April 17, and the payable date will come with the closing bell on…

Ethereum is currently trading above $2,100 at the start of the new month, but one analyst believes the asset’s next major directional move is based on a single price level: one that, if broken, would invalidate years of macro analysis and cause a price collapse to as low as $900. The Count That Has Held For A Year According to an analyst known as The Penguin, Ethereum’s current price behavior fits into a broader Elliott Wave structure that has been developing for years. The analysis defines Ethereum’s entire price history since 2016 as a developing macro sequence: a completed Cycle…

While diplomatic contacts intensify between the US and Iran regarding a possible peace process, it has been reported that the parties have not yet reached a concrete agreement and uncertainty persists. According to two sources close to the matter, the US and regional mediators are considering the possibility of holding a high-level peace summit as early as Thursday. However, the Washington administration remains awaiting an official response from Tehran. While the process is shaped by US President Donald Trump’s desire to end the war, Iran’s influence over the Strait of Hormuz and the military balance in the region are complicating…

Cryptocurrency analytics company MakroVision has shared its updated assessment of Ethereum’s short-term technical outlook. According to the analysis, Ethereum’s price is struggling to recover due to selling pressure encountered at critical resistance levels recently. According to an assessment published by MakroVision, Ethereum has faced strong resistance, particularly at the $2,130 level, and has been rejected multiple times from this region. Analysts stated that this level is the most critical threshold to overcome in the short term, while the $2,400 level stands out as the next significant resistance area. A break above this region could lead to a more noticeable improvement…

In a significant move within the cryptocurrency security sector, hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has successfully raised $50 million through a secondary share sale, Bloomberg reported. This strategic financial transaction, finalized in the fourth quarter of last year, involved a substantial transfer of equity from the company’s early investors to new stakeholders. Consequently, the Paris-based firm has clarified it maintains no immediate plans for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), while also choosing not to disclose the specific valuation attached to this latest capital infusion. This development arrives at a pivotal moment for digital asset security, highlighting sustained investor confidence in foundational…

Ethereum is showing two very different signals at once. Whale wallets are growing more concentrated, while the short term chart shows a rebound that still faces strong resistance. Ethereum Whale Holdings Surge as Bigger Wallets Gain More Control Ethereum wallet data shared by CW shows a clear split across holder groups. Larger whale cohorts have increased their balances sharply, while smaller whale groups have moved in the opposite direction. The chart suggests $ETH supply is shifting toward bigger holders rather than spreading across mid sized wallets. Ethereum Balance by Holder Value: Source: CryptoQuant The strongest move appears in the 10,000…

NEW YORK — BNY Mellon CEO Robin Vince said the next phase of crypto adoption will depend on large financial institutions, arguing that banks are positioned to connect digital assets with the broader financial system. “We can act as a very effective bridge between the traditional finance and the digital finance ecosystems,” Vince said during a conversation at the Digital Asset Summit in New York on Tuesday. His comments come as long-established banks expand their role in digital assets after years of caution. BNY Mellon was among the first major custodians to offer digital asset custody, and Vince framed that…

At press time, Ethereum [$ETH] traded at $2056, down 5.56% on the daily charts, adding to its weekly losses. Interestingly, amid this market pullback, whales and institutional investors took the opportunity to accumulate $ETH. Ethereum whales continue to buy the dip Although Ethereum has recorded relatively low performance through 2026, whale activity has remained elevated. Spot Average Order Size data showed large whale orders for two consecutive months. While some whales have sold during this time to reduce exposure, others have continued to accumulate. Source: CryptoQuant Onchain Lens reported that four wallets belonging to the same whale withdrew 32,880 $ETH,…