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Bitcoin Traders Seek Downside Protection Ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s Comments

We have only seen some nuanced demand for protective BTC puts, reflecting limited caution among sophisticated traders, Deribit's CEO told CoinDesk.

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VIRTUAL Surges 200% in a Month as Smart Money Pours Into Virtuals Protocol

VIRTUAL, the cryptocurrency of the Base-native Virtuals Protocol, has surged 207% in 30 days, outperforming major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin

VIRTUAL token's price surge. (CoinDesk)

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Bitcoin’s Support at $88.8K in Focus After Trendline Break; XRP Eyes Death Cross: Technical Analysis

XRP is nearing a 'death cross,' a bearish indicator, as its price falls below the 50-day moving average.

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Ether-Bitcoin 'Squeeze' Hints at Imminent Volatility as Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Nears

Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, set for May 7, aims to improve scalability and may impact market activity.

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Bitcoin Traders’ Favorite Lottery Ticket for the First Half of the Year — The $300K BTC Call

"There are always folks that want the hyperinflation hedge," one observer said, explaining the solid open interest build up in the $300K call option expiring on June 26.

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Shiba Inu Breaks Free From Downtrend as Bitcoin Eyes $100K, Dogecoin Sees Accumulation Around 18 Cents

Check what HUMINT and TECHINT has to say about the price trajectory of BTC and major meme coins.

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Stacks' STX Is Week's Best Performer as Bitgo Link Seen Boosting Institutional Use

The Stacks-based DeFi ecosystem has seen a significant increase in liquidity, with stablecoin supply surging over 400% in the first quarter.

STX's price surge. (CoinDesk)

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With Gold Stalling, Is It Bitcoin’s Turn? Traders Eye $95K as Key Breakout Level

Wednesday's crypto rally stalled as Bessent reiterated the difficulties in making a deal with China.

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Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Surge Shows Investor Confidence on Trade Deals, Powell

Bitcoin and ether saw notable price gains Tuesday as U.S. officials raised hopes for a U.S.-China trade deal.

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