Mantra OM token crash exposes ‘critical’ liquidity issues in crypto
Mantra’s recent token collapse highlights an issue within the crypto industry of fluctuating weekend liquidity levels creating additional downside volatility, which may have exacerbated the token’s crash. The Mantra (OM) token’s price collapsed by over 90% on Sunday, April 13, from roughly $6.30 to below $0.50, triggering market manipulation...
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What Returns Could A 1% Dogecoin ETF Allocation Yield?
Dogecoin’s (CRYPTO: DOGE) recent listing via the 21Shares Dogecoin ETP on Swiss exchanges has reignited debate over whether it’s just a meme—or something more substantial. What Happened: In a detailed X post on April 16, 21Shares Digital Asset Investment Strategist Max Michielsen made the case that Dogecoin is evolving...
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Messari CEO Eric Turner Thinks Q2 May Be Muted, But Q3 And Q4 Will Be Exciting!
“We keep talking about the bull market that we just had, or the end of the bull market? And I don’t really think we’ve had a true bull market,” said Messari CEO Eric Turner at the Paris Blockchain Week held from 8-10th April 2025, as he discussed the possibility...
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Lombard Finance Launches Toolkit to Unlock Bitcoin’s $154B DeFi Opportunity
Lombard Finance, a Bitcoin infrastructure developer, has launched a software development kit (SDK) that allows wallets, exchanges, and other platforms to offer one-click bitcoin (BTC) staking. The release aims to further bring BTC into the decentralized finance (DeFi) economy by tapping into the estimated $154 billion in bitcoin estimated...
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Bitcoin Consolidation Near $83,000 Could Spark Rally After Bullish MACD Cross
Bitcoin (BTC) price has been consolidating within a narrow channel between $83,200 and $85,800. According to crypto analyst Titan of Crypto, the top cryptocurrency may soon witness a shift in momentum as the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator recently flashed a bullish cross. Bitcoin Primed For A Momentum...
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Bitcoin’s hashrate hits record high amid miner sell-offs
Bitcoin’s computing power has surged to record levels, even as miners ramp up BTC sales to cope with shrinking profit margins. Bitcoin’s network strength reached a new milestone in early April, even as miners ramped up their Bitcoin (BTC) sales…...
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XRP Downside Fears Persist Despite ETF Optimism, Options Data Show
XRP might be the next cryptocurrency to get a spot ETF listing in the U.S. after bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), analysts argued this week. However, the Deribit-listed options market,doesn’t share this optimism. As of the time of writing, Deribit’s put options tied to XRP were pricier than calls...
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Performance of Hard Assets Bitcoin and Gold ‘Remains Remarkable:’ Glassnode
The macroeconomic environment remains uncertain as global trade relations realign, reported onchain analytics firm Glassnode on April 16. However, it added that “the performance of hard assets remains remarkable,” citing gold’s all-time high and Bitcoin holding above $80,000 despite the headwinds. “One could consider this a fascinating signal as...
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Ex-SEC Chair Gary Gensler Says Bitcoin Driven By Sentiment, Not Fundamentals
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler stated on Wednesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is driven almost entirely by sentiment rather than fundamentals. Reflecting on the cryptocurrency market, Gensler cautioned investors about the risks associated with assets lacking solid economic grounding, contrasting Bitcoin with thousands of other tokens. What Happened: Speaking...
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FTT and These Altcoins to Be Delisted From Binance Next?
TL;DR The world’s largest crypto exchange has decided to ask its own users which altcoins they believe should be dropped from the platform. The second-batch votes are in, and they spell trouble for assets like FTT, ZEC, and JASMY. Whether it’s due to a lack of liquidity or general...
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