Bitcoin exchange reserves hit multi-year low of 2.21 million BTC as 100K BTC exits. Data from CryptoQuant via Cointelegraph shows lowest levels since early 2018.
Coins moved to private wallets, ETF custody, and long-term holders; BlackRock absorbed ~2,100 BTC daily via spot ETF. Accumulator holdings surged 60.5% in two weeks.
CZ claims US banks are buying Bitcoin, predicting a 'wild' bull run.
Spot ETFs saw nine consecutive days of net inflows through late April, led by BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, before turning choppy.
Risk appetite surged to 2021 levels with $220 billion in assets over four weeks, though a Deutsche Bank survey noted consumer scepticism about a 2026 rally.
BlackRock’s IBIT ETF clients bought $732.6M of BTC last week, comprising most of the $823.7M in total ETF net inflows. They now hold over $62.7B of Bitcoin, acquired at an average price of ~$85,000.
USDT added $5B in two weeks, nearing a $190B market cap. Market cap surged from ~$185B (mid-April) to >$189B, one of the fastest growth spurts in months. Rebound follows a $3B supply contraction in Q1 2026; stablecoin market hit a record $320B. Bitcoin is up ~13.6% in April. Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows reached $1.9B over seven consecutive days, led by BlackRock.
TRON founder Justin Sun sued the Trump Family's World Liberty Financial, alleging wrongful token freezes, stripped voting rights, and threats to permanently destroy his tokens.
Bitcoin $1M calls surge as top CEOs predict massive rally ahead
Top leaders like Jack Dorsey, Michael Saylor, and Cathie Wood see Bitcoin hitting $1M–$1.2M by 2030, with timelines as short as 4–8 years.
Larry Fink projects $500K–$700K backed by institutional inflows, while supply remains capped at 21M coins with near full issuance by 2035, strengthening long-term bullish case.
Around $14T of investment grade supply is set to hit the market. About $10T of US govt debt needs refinancing, alongside a ~$2T fiscal deficit and roughly $2T in corporate bond issuance.
This surge in supply is expected to push interest rates higher and widen credit spreads.
Bernstein believes Bitcoin has likely found its bottom and could move higher, keeping a long term price target of $150K by 2026.
Despite falling around 50% from its peak, Strategy (MSTR) has stayed strong and now holds about 3.6% of the total Bitcoin supply, valued at roughly $53.5B.
The firm views MSTR as a high beta way to gain exposure to Bitcoin, supported by a solid balance sheet.
Instead of reducing its position, Strategy added more Bitcoin during the dip, raising $7.3B in 2026 to increase its holdings.
Trump warns banks not to undermine US crypto push, urges swift passage of Clarity Act
Trump says the crypto industry must remain in the hands of the American people and warned that failure to act could hand an advantage to China. He also urged banks to strike a deal with the crypto sector.