Bitcoin (BTC) — Onchain News & Whale Tracking

Bitcoin Surges Above $75,000

As of April 14th, per HTX market data, Bitcoin has rebounded to surpass $75,000, currently trading at $75,202 with a 24-hour gain of 5.72%.

Wintermute: Ceasefire Transaction Is Dead, Market Resumes Upgrade Trend, Strait Confirmation Reopening Could Propel Bitcoin Above $75,000

April 14th — Wintermute noted in a post that markets went through two distinct phases last week: powered by ceasefire hopes in the first half, the Nasdaq rose 4.5%, Bitcoin climbed 2.6%, and the VIX dropped below 20. Over the weekend, the Islamabad talks collapsed, the U.S. announced a full naval blockade of Iranian ports, Brent crude surged 8% in a single session to re-enter $103+, and risk assets pared earlier gains. On the macro front: - U.S. March CPI climbed 3.3% year-over-year, while core CPI rose 2.6% — slightly below forecasts. Markets view this as an isolated energy shock rather than broad-based inflation. - Asian markets edged lower overnight, with Nasdaq futures holding steady. Markets are reacting less sharply to each news item, either pricing in the worst-case scenario or growing complacent. On the crypto front: - Bitcoin finished last week up 2.6% but didn’t lead gains, trading in a $65k-$73k range for over two months. - Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a net inflow

Viewpoint: Bank of Japan's Dovish Signal Could Be Key Boost for This Round of Bitcoin Rebound

April 14 — Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda delivered a dovish signal, flagging a more cautious stance amid uncertainty over the Iran conflict’s impact on Japan’s economy. The move supported Bitcoin’s push above $74,000. In recent years, Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hikes have repeatedly roiled the crypto market. On August 5, 2024, an unexpected BOJ rate hike triggered a yen carry trade unwind, sending Bitcoin plummeting from $64,000 to $49,000 in 48 hours. The central bank will hold a monetary policy meeting later this month, on the 28th. (CoinDesk)

Yesterday Bitcoin ETF saw a net outflow of $291 million, while Ethereum ETF saw a net inflow of $9.5 million

**April 14th Crypto ETF Flow Update** According to Farside Investors monitoring: ### U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETFs - **Total net outflow**: $291 million - Breakdown: - IBIT: Net inflow of $34.7 million - FBTC: Net outflow of $2.292 billion - ARKB: Net outflow of $62.9 million ### Ethereum ETFs - **Total net inflow**: $9.5 million - Breakdown: - ETHA: Net outflow of $4.1 million - ETHB: Net inflow of $5.8 million - FETH: Net inflow of $3.9 million This aligns with U.S. financial news conventions—concise, structured by asset class, and highlights total flows first for quick scanning.

glassnode: Bitcoin Spot and Derivatives Market in Sync, Strong Bullish Sentiment in the Market

Glassnode released its weekly market outlook on April 14th, noting Bitcoin’s price momentum surged 51.7% to top its prior high—reflecting a sharp jump in spot buying pressure and signaling stronger buying support in the market. Meanwhile, Bitcoin futures open interest kept climbing, option Delta skew eased its bearish tilt, and on-chain activity cooled. This suggests the current phase is a consolidation period amid improved market sentiment. From a profitability standpoint, market pressure has eased. Collectively, the indicators point to strong bullish sentiment, higher investor participation, and boosted risk appetite—though signs of cautiousness and a move toward market stability also persist.

Trade.xyz's anonymous founder invested in Bitcoin in 2013 and decided to start a crypto venture due to belief in the industry's potential.

On April 14, Trade.xyz—the flagship project of the Hyperliquid ecosystem—has seen rapid recent growth, even as its team has long maintained a low-key, mysterious profile. In a recent interview with Hyperliquid founder Jeff, the Trade.xyz founder disclosed some personal details publicly. The founder, who requested anonymity, bought his first Bitcoin in 2013 for $66. For years after, he operated as an investor rather than a cryptocurrency developer, and he never originally planned to launch a company. “Hyperliquid has the potential to save cryptocurrency,” the founder stated. “If I hadn’t met Jeff, I would likely have left the crypto industry already.”

「Strategy Opponent Play」 Continues to Increase Leverage Short Positions on Bitcoin and Ethereum, Current Unrealized Loss Exceeds $4 Million

April 14th — Per Onchain Lens monitoring, the whale dubbed "Strategy Whale" has upped its BTC (40x leverage) and ETH (25x leverage) short positions, currently sitting on a total loss of over $4 million. The whale has swung from a profit of over $25 million to a loss of over $41 million, with a total drawdown of over $66.19 million. It currently holds 1,031 BTC (valued at $76.7 million) and 11,560 ETH (valued at $24.4 million).

Bitcoin Surges Briefly This Morning, Reaching $74,900

April 14th — Per HTX market data, the cryptocurrency market has rebounded. Bitcoin jumped briefly this morning to hit $74,900, posting a 24-hour gain of 5.32%.

Bitcoin Breaks $72,000, 24-hour Increase of 1.56%

Bitcoin topped $72,000 on April 13, up 1.56% over the past 24 hours, per HTX data. It’s currently trading at $72,002.

Bitcoin mining pool giant Foundry officially launches Zcash mining pool, now commanding nearly one-third of the network's hashrate

On April 13, Fortune reported that Foundry—Bitcoin mining pool giant—has officially launched a mining pool for privacy coin Zcash, a move seen as a major endorsement of the crypto. Foundry CEO Mike Colyer noted the Zcash pool launch comes as large institutions show growing interest in so-called "privacy coins." The pool has already signed on several institutional clients, with its computing power now making up nearly one-third of Zcash’s total network hashrate. Zcash currently ranks as the 15th-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, with a valuation of roughly $6.3 billion. Launched in 2016, it uses zero-knowledge proof technology to enable transaction privacy. Unlike competitor Monero, Zcash’s architecture supports selective disclosure—making it more regulatory-compliant and thus more appealing to big institutions like banks.

Strategy spent $1 billion last week to acquire 13,927 bitcoins

April 13th: Market sources report Strategy spent approximately $1 billion last week to acquire 13,927 bitcoins.

STS Digital: Bitcoin Bearish Sentiment Rises, Options Market Shows Investors Seeking Downside Protection

**April 13 – Bitcoin traders are actively positioning for a price drop, STS Digital CEO Maxime Seiler said Wednesday.** The crypto exchange chief noted in a report that demand for put options (downside protection) is far outpacing call options. Investors are paying premiums for downside safeguards while selling upside bets — a clear sign of market panic, he added. At the time of the bearish signal, Bitcoin was trading just above $70,000. The token fell nearly 4% over the weekend amid former U.S. President Trump’s threat to block the Strait of Hormuz. On Monday, U.S. Central Command announced the Navy will intercept all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports starting at 10 a.m. ET. That move pushed oil prices back above $100 per barrel. High oil prices signal rising inflationary pressures — a key focus for central bankers ahead of their late-April meeting. As a risk asset, Bitcoin is highly sensitive to central bank policies, which shape the financial system’s monetary su

Bitcoin Inflows to Binance Drop to 2020 Low as Investors Opt for Hodl

On April 13th, CryptoQuant data shows Bitcoin inflows into Binance have fallen to 2020 levels. Analyst Darkfost noted: "Investors aren’t looking to move BTC onto exchanges to sell—instead, they appear to favor a holding strategy, which structurally eases short-term selling pressure."

Michael Saylor: Strategy Expected to Achieve Infinite Self-Sustaining Loop When Bitcoin's Annual Return Exceeds 2.05%

On April 13, Michael Saylor—founder of Strategy—stated that the annualized return rate (ARR) breakeven for the company’s Bitcoin investment is approximately 2.05%. Should Bitcoin’s price appreciate at a rate exceeding this over time, Strategy could pay dividends indefinitely without issuing additional MSTR shares.

Bitcoin Dips Below $71,000, 24-hour Loss of 2.65%

On April 12, Bitcoin dropped below $71,000, per HTX market data, notching a 24-hour decline of 2.65%.

Analyst: US-Iran Deal Failure Could See Bitcoin Fall to $65,000

April 12 – Per a Forbes report, U.S. Vice President Pence confirmed no agreement was reached after 21 hours of negotiations, citing Iran’s refusal to commit to abandoning its nuclear program. Trump had previously warned of “total destruction” for Iran if talks collapsed. The Iran conflict has driven weeks of crypto market volatility, amplified by tariff unrest—Bitcoin dropped below $70k earlier this month. Ahead of talks, crypto analysts noted: Bitcoin could hit $80k if a deal is struck, or slide to $65k if negotiations break down. On the bullish front: On-chain wallet data shows the largest Bitcoin whale has been steadily buying amid peak geopolitical tensions, not selling. The reasoning: Escalating conflict could disrupt Persian Gulf oil supplies, pushing oil prices higher, reigniting inflation, and prompting the Fed to delay rate cuts—scenarios where scarce assets like Bitcoin and gold typically outperform. Bearish take: Gold trader and long-time Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schif

Affected by "US-Iran Talks End Without Agreement," Bitcoin Dips Over 2% Briefly

April 12 – Bitcoin briefly dropped more than 2% on April 12, with its current price trading at $71,535, according to HTX market data. The dip followed news that U.S.-Iran talks concluded without an agreement. Earlier reports from Iranian sources noted the talks ended minutes prior, as U.S. excessive demands blocked the establishment of a common framework and agreement—resulting in no deal between the two sides. U.S. Vice President Mike Pence stated at a press conference in Islamabad, Pakistan, on the 12th that the U.S. had not reached a consensus with Iran and would return to the U.S.

Bitcoin Drops Below $72,000

On April 12, per HTX market data, Bitcoin dropped below $72,000, down 0.92% over the past 24 hours.

CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Hits Lowest Level in 14 Months

April 11: CME Bitcoin futures open interest (OI) has dropped to $8.41 billion, marking a 14-month low. Glassnode analysts say the trend is mainly driven by basis trade unwinding—previously, the strategy involved taking long positions via spot ETFs and hedging with short futures to earn the spread. Recent annualized returns, however, have fallen from 15%-20% to around 5%, leading to institutional profit-taking. Additionally, daily trading volume for CME Bitcoin futures has shrunk below $3 billion. Analysts note that as institutional demand shifts toward directly holding spot Bitcoin, leverage levels in the futures market have dropped significantly. (Source: The Block) https://www.theblock.co/post/396722/cme-bitcoin-futures-activity-slumps-to-14-month-low-as-basis-trade-unwind-drains-institutional-demand

Bhutan Sells 70% of Bitcoin Reserve Within 18 Months, Sovereign Mining Experiment Likely Abandoned

April 11 — Arkham on-chain data shows Bhutan is continuing to divest its Bitcoin holdings. Bhutan’s sovereign wealth fund, Druk Holding and Investments, held ~13,000 BTC in October 2024. It now has just 3,954 BTC left, worth ~$280.6 million. Over the past 18 months, ~70% of its holdings have been sold, with $215.7 million worth of BTC transferred this year alone. Additionally, Bhutan’s Bitcoin mining operations appear to have ceased: on-chain data indicates the last mining payout exceeding $100,000 occurred over a year ago, and Druk Holdings has not publicly disclosed any related updates. Economic pressure is the primary driver. Bhutan’s mining relies on hydropower, which was profitable when hash rate difficulty was low and BTC prices topped $90,000. Today, BTC hovers around $71,000, network difficulty is at an all-time high, and post-halving block rewards have dropped to 3.125 BTC — slashing margins for small-scale sovereign mining. Analysts note selling hydropower directly t

Yesterday's US Bitcoin Spot ETF saw a net inflow of $240.4 million, marking two consecutive days of net inflows

April 11 — U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a net inflow of $240.4 million yesterday, according to Farside Monitoring, marking two straight days of net inflows.

Bullish Sentiment Takes Over the Market, Traders Set Bitcoin's Price Target at $88,000

April 11 — Per Cointelegraph, traders are eyeing $88k for Bitcoin amid a notable uptick in whale activity and a sharp decline in exchange inflows. This week, Bitcoin hit a weekly high of $73,255 on Friday after four days of consolidation between $70k and $72k. The current price setup mirrors the breakout rally from Q2 2025: back then, after prolonged consolidation below its moving average, BTC surged quickly to the next supply zone once it broke above the downtrend line. The key trigger level now sits at $76k — that’s also the upper trendline drawn from BTC’s ~$126k peak, from which the token has been declining. A break above this level could clear the psychological resistance that’s capped rebounds for months. On-chain data: Crypto analyst Amr Taha notes that Bitcoin whale inflows to exchanges hit $2.96 billion over the past 30 days — the first time that figure has dipped below $3 billion since June 2025 (it peaked at $8 billion in February this year). Meanwhile, on April 9,

If Bitcoin breaks $75,000, mainstream CEX total short liquidation volume will reach $1.246 billion

April 10th, per Coinglass data: If Bitcoin breaks above $75,000, total short liquidation intensity across major centralized exchanges (CEXs) will hit $1.246 billion. Conversely, if Bitcoin drops below $71,000, total long liquidation intensity on these major CEXs will reach $1.327 billion. BlockBeats Note: The liquidation chart does not show the exact number or value of contracts subject to liquidation. Instead, the bars reflect how significant each liquidation cluster is relative to adjacent clusters—i.e., "intensity." As such, the chart illustrates the degree of impact reaching a specific price level will have. Higher bars mean the price will face a more intense reaction from a liquidity cascade when hitting that level.

Analyst: Bitcoin Still Faces Oil Price Shock and Inflation Test, Macro Uncertainty Continues to Impact Market

Bitcoin and Ethereum rallied this week, with Bitcoin up ~8% in the past seven days to $72,267 (per The Block), while Ethereum gained ~7.8% over the same period and several altcoins rebounded. Spot ETFs saw strong inflows on April 9: Bitcoin spot ETFs pulled in $358 million, and Ethereum spot ETFs added ~$85 million (Farside data). But analysts note the market hasn’t escaped volatility tied to geopolitics and interest rates. QCP Capital said this week’s key takeaway: A ceasefire doesn’t equal a full return of risk appetite. Crude has absorbed some war premium, but not enough to ease inflation pressures, and markets are far from pricing in a smooth recovery. Simon Massabni, senior analyst at XS.com, added Bitcoin is at a crossroads between the Strait of Hormuz and Wall Street—geopolitical tensions and institutional caution are driving its next move. On the inflation front: March CPI rose 3.3% year-over-year (YoY), up from February’s 2.4% (led by higher energy costs) and slightly

Analyst: Bitcoin Daily Bollinger Bands Narrow to New Low Since Early 2024, Potentially Signaling ~40% Volatility Ahead

April 10 (CoinDesk) — The crypto market held steady overall on Friday, with Bitcoin seeing minor volatility around $71,700 and Ethereum trading at $2,180, extending the low-volatility trend of the past few months. On technical charts, Bitcoin’s daily Bollinger Bands have contracted to their narrowest level since early 2024. Crypto analyst Eric Crown noted that Bitcoin has traded in a $63,000-$75,000 range since early February; historically, such a tight range has preceded roughly 40% price swings. Per CoinGlass’s liquidation heatmap, a breakout above $75,000 would spark upward momentum and force short sellers to cover their positions. A short-term drop below $70,000, meanwhile, would wipe out roughly $200 million in long positions betting on a breakout. A key catalyst Friday was U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. March’s annual inflation rate is expected to hit 3.3%, pushed higher by rising energy costs. Inflation readings above expectations often strengthen the U.S. dollar

Bitcoin Surpasses $72,000

On April 10, per HTX market data, Bitcoin topped $72,000, posting a 1.17% 24-hour gain.

Market sentiment in the United States turns bullish, with the Coinbase Bitcoin premium index in positive territory for the second consecutive day

April 10th — Coinbase’s Bitcoin Premium Index has remained positive for two straight days, currently at 0.014%, per Coinglass data, signaling a recovery in U.S. market buying sentiment. This follows 15 consecutive days of negative premiums. BlockBeats Note: The Coinbase Bitcoin Premium Index measures the gap between Bitcoin’s price on Coinbase (a leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange) and the global market average. It’s a key indicator for tracking U.S. market capital flows, institutional investment enthusiasm, and shifts in market sentiment. A positive premium means Coinbase’s Bitcoin price exceeds the global average, typically indicating: strong U.S. buying pressure, active entry of institutional or compliant funds, ample USD liquidity, and predominantly bullish investor sentiment. A negative premium, by contrast, means Coinbase’s price is below the global average — often reflecting: heavy U.S. selling pressure, reduced investor risk appetite, heightened market risk aversion,

Analyst: $2.27 Billion Nominal Value of Options Set to Expire Today, Bitcoin Metrics Still Point to Bear Market Characteristics

**Crypto Options Expiry Recap (April 10)** Per Greeks.live data, 27,000 BTC options expired on April 10, with a put/call ratio of 0.71, max pain at $69,000 and a notional value of $1.94 billion. Additionally, 151,000 ETH options expired, featuring a put/call ratio of 0.77, max pain at $2,050 and a notional value of $330 million. Greeks.live analyst Adam noted this week’s market got a boost from the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, pushing Bitcoin above $72,000 to break out of its recent consolidation range. Bitcoin’s options market share continues to top 80%, with the most-held expirations falling at late April and June—trading activity is concentrated on the late-April monthly expiry. Key options metrics show Bitcoin’s front-month expiry implied volatility (IV) has dropped sharply, with most expirations now around 40%. Ethereum’s front-month IV has also fallen to roughly 60%, while skew continues to rise but not by a meaningful margin. Year-to-date, Bitcoin has underperformed in bo

Yesterday the US Bitcoin Spot ETF saw a net inflow of $358.1 million, and the Ethereum ETF saw a net inflow of $85.2 million

April 10 — Per Farside Investors monitoring, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs posted a net inflow of $358.1 million yesterday. Here’s the breakdown by fund: - BlackRock IBIT: +$269.3 million - Fidelity FBTC: +$53 million - Bitwise BITB: +$11.7 million - ARK ARKB: +$4.8 million - Franklin EZBC: +$2.1 million - VanEck HODL: +$2 million - Morgan Stanley MSBT: +$14.9 million Separately, U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $85.2 million yesterday. Fund-level details: - BlackRock ETHA: +$90.9 million - BlackRock ETHB: +$13.7 million - Fidelity FETH: -$21 million - 21Shares TETH: -$5.5 million - Franklin EZET: -$1.7 million - Grayscale ETHE: -$0.9 million - Grayscale Ethereum Trust: +$9.7 million

Bitcoin Surges Above $72,000

On April 9, Bitcoin rebounded to break above $72,000, according to HTX market data, posting a 24-hour gain of 1.07%.

A solo miner mined Bitcoin block 944,306 with a "once-in-a-300-year" probability and received a 3.128 BTC reward.

On April 9th, The Block reported that an independent Bitcoin miner successfully mined a Bitcoin block with extremely low odds early Thursday, earning the full block reward plus transaction fees. Data from Mempool block explorer shows the miner used CKpool’s independent mining software to mine the 944,306th block, netting a total of 3.128 bitcoins (roughly $222,012). That includes 3.125 bitcoins from the block reward (≈$221,800) and 0.003 bitcoins in transaction fees (≈$212). CKpool developer Con Kolivas posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Congratulations to the miner who mined the 313th independent block with just 70TH of hashing power. Miners at this scale have roughly a 1-in-100,000 chance of mining a block each day—and on average, it could take around 300 years for that to happen.”

Bitcoin Depot Hacked for Approximately 54 BTC, On-Chain Investigation Suggests Loss Could Be Higher Than Official Disclosure

On April 9, on-chain detective ZachXBT revealed that U.S. Bitcoin ATM operator Bitcoin Depot (BTM) disclosed in an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that a security incident occurred on March 23, resulting in the theft of approximately 50.9 BTC (worth roughly $3.6 million). However, further investigation traced the actual incident to March 20—meaning funds were moved three days before the company detected the breach. On-chain analysis identified 19 highly credible related addresses holding a total of around 54.45 BTC (about $3.7 million), which exceeds the company’s reported amount by roughly 3.55 BTC and may involve an employee’s personal account. Fund flows show approximately 54 BTC ultimately moved to cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin. As of now, these involved addresses have not been flagged by mainstream compliance monitoring tools.

Analysis: Despite the easing of tensions between the US and Iran, short sellers have not been in a hurry to close their positions, which may indicate that Bitcoin still has room for a pullback.

**Bitcoin Rallies 6% in 4 Hours on US-Iran Ceasefire, $280M in Shorts Liquidated** April 9 (yesterday) – Bitcoin surged 6% within four hours, driven by a global stock market rally following a two-week ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran. The jump triggered the liquidation of $280 million worth of Bitcoin short positions. Analysis shows open interest rose 2.5% to 593,930 BTC, but the derivatives market lacks meaningful bullish momentum, with no significant position shifts. Bears show no eagerness to close out positions, per the data. Inflation pressures persist: Brent crude holds at $95 per barrel, well above the $72 level seen at the end of February. Critically, the two-week ceasefire is not a long-term solution, leaving open the risk of a Bitcoin pullback to $68,000. (Source: Cointelegraph)

Bithumb Fails to Recover Part of Incorrectly Transferred Bitcoin, Initiates Asset Preservation Procedure

April 9 — South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb has frozen assets of certain users as it struggles to recover mistakenly sent Bitcoin. The issue traces back to a February rewards distribution: Bithumb initially planned to give 249 users a total of 620,000 Korean won in rewards, but an operational error led to the funds being sent in Bitcoin instead. Though the platform rolled back the transaction within minutes, some users had already traded or transferred the assets — leaving roughly 1.23 billion Korean won worth of Bitcoin unrecovered. Bithumb reached out to affected users individually; most returned the funds, but some have refused to comply.

Arthur Hayes: Iran's 'Taking Toll in Bitcoin' Claim Just a Western Play

On April 9, Arthur Hayes posted: “I’ll only believe Iran has actually collected tolls in BTC when I see real on-chain transactions tied to it. Otherwise, it’s just the Islamic Revolutionary Guard messing with the dirty Western fiat financial system.”

Michael Saylor: Bitcoin May Have Bottomed Out, Quantum FUD Overblown

April 9th, per CoinDesk: Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy, said Bitcoin most likely bottomed around $60,000 in early February—with traders forced to sell then having been washed out of the market. He noted the bottom was driven more by seller exhaustion than valuation. Saylor added current selling pressure is limited: ETF inflows are absorbing daily supply, while corporate treasury allocations to Bitcoin are fueling sustained demand. For the next bull market, Saylor predicts the catalyst will be a Bitcoin-based banking credit and digital credit system—transforming Bitcoin from a non-interest-bearing asset into a capital market engine. On recent quantum computing threat debates, he argued the risk is overstated: it’s still theoretical and likely decades from materializing, with solutions expected by then. Mizuho has maintained its Outperform rating on Strategy, with a target price of $320—representing roughly 150% upside from the current stock price of $127.

Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Spot ETF Sees First Day Inflow of Approximately $34 Million

April 9th, CoinDesk reported that Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin spot ETF traded actively on its debut day, with over 1.6 million shares changing hands and roughly $34 million in inflows. Boasting a 0.14% fee—the lowest among comparable ETFs—the product underscores its price edge in the competitive market. Backed by Morgan Stanley’s extensive wealth management network, MSBT is poised to gain traction as more investors are introduced to Bitcoin via their financial advisors. Yet with the market controlled by a handful of major players, it remains uncertain whether the ETF can maintain its early momentum.

Analysis: After Iran's Epic "Bitcoin Enhancement," 4000 BTC Expected During Ceasefire

On April 8th, Iran announced it would require shipping companies to pay **Bitcoin-denominated transit fees** for oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire. The rate is $1 per barrel of oil, while empty tankers sail for free. Payments must be completed within seconds after Iran confirms assessment and sends an email—this is intended to avoid the funds being traced or confiscated amid international sanctions. A senior source at the **International Energy Agency (IEA)** noted that if Hormuz traffic returns to normal during the ceasefire, roughly 20 million barrels of crude oil and petroleum products would pass through daily. This would translate to $20 million in Bitcoin for Iran each day, totaling an estimated $280 million (or ~4,000 Bitcoin at current prices) over the two-week period. BlockBeats clarifies this is a **theoretical calculation** based on typical weekday traffic. Actual figures may vary due to empty tanker exemptions, enforcement

Bitcoin Falls Below $71,000, 24-hour Gain Narrows to 4.3%

On April 8, Bitcoin fell below $71k—per HTX market data, its 24-hour percentage change narrowed to 4.3%.

Iran Demands Hormuz Oil Tanker to Pay Bitcoin as Passage Fee

April 8th: The Financial Times reports Iran will require shipping companies to pay a cryptocurrency toll for oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire, as part of efforts to maintain control of the waterway. Hamid Hosseini, spokesperson for Iran’s Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Union, said each tanker must email cargo details to Iranian authorities. After reviewing the info, Iran will notify the vessel of the toll amount—$1 per barrel of oil; empty tankers will be exempt. “Once we get the email and finish our assessment, the ship will have seconds to pay via Bitcoin,” Hosseini noted. “This ensures the payment can’t be traced or seized amid sanctions.”

Bitcoin Breaks $72,000, 24-hour Gain 5.45%

Bitcoin surpassed $72,000 on April 8th, per HTX market data, posting a 24-hour gain of 5.45%.

Exodus Movement Bitcoin Holdings Increase to 628 BTC

April 8 — Per Globenewswire, U.S. publicly traded self-hosted crypto firm Exodus Movement has released its updated digital asset holdings as of March 31. Key updates include: - Bitcoin (BTC) holdings increased to 628 BTC (monthly net gain of 18 BTC) - Ethereum (ETH) holdings rose to 1,857 ETH (monthly net gain of 17 ETH) - Solana (SOL) holdings climbed to 17,541 SOL (monthly net gain of 1,847 SOL)

QCP: Bitcoin Sees Cautious Rebound, Volatility Risk Persists

On April 8th, QCP issued a market note noting that Bitcoin rebounded above $71,000, driven by the two-week conditional ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran—but the truce has yet to deliver a lasting resolution. Options markets signal this rally is more event-driven than fundamental, with front-end BTC implied volatility falling while skew widens and demand for downside put options remains strong. The term structure stays in contango, indicating markets haven’t abandoned hedging. QCP adds current market caution is warranted: A recent attack on Saudi energy infrastructure underscores turmoil risks persist even as shipping resumes. Macro conditions remain complex: U.S. employment data has rebounded, but key labor metrics are weakening—leaving the Fed to balance slowing growth and resurgent energy-fueled inflation. This week’s CPI will be the next critical test.

Whale Reveals "Set 10 Major Goals First" Strategy, Shows 3x Short Bitcoin Position

On April 8th, crypto contract whale @Jason60704294 (alias: "First set 10 major goals") disclosed a 3x short position on Bitcoin, with the position currently holding 24.488 BTC.

Greeks.live: Bitcoin's Rebound Breaks $70K Boosting Market Sentiment, But Options Metrics Don't Show Sustained Bullish Expectations

**April 8th Update** Analytics platform Greeks.live shared on social media: - Trump stated yesterday he would “wipe out Iran,” but today announced a ceasefire agreement. - Bitcoin quickly surged to $72,000, yet **near-term options implied volatility (IV)** remains on the decline—even end-of-cycle option IV has dropped, with skew showing reduced positive skewness. - Meanwhile, as realized volatility (RV) climbed, the volatility risk premium (VRP)—which rebounded sharply yesterday—has fallen again. From an options key indicators lens, Bitcoin’s rebound above $70,000 still delivers meaningful market encouragement. This is primarily because it eases fears of a black swan event triggering a crash, not because of expectations for sustained price gains.

The US and Iran have reached a two-week temporary ceasefire agreement, causing a sharp drop in oil prices, while Bitcoin has surpassed $72,000.

April 8 (Tuesday) – Former President Trump said he has agreed to suspend bombings and attacks against Iran within two weeks. Earlier on the 8th local time, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council issued a statement noting it accepted Pakistan’s ceasefire proposal, based on the Supreme Leader’s suggestion and the council’s approval. Iran added U.S.-Iran negotiations will kick off in Islamabad on April 10. Per Bitget market data, easing Middle East tensions pushed Nasdaq futures gains to 2%; WTI crude oil plunged 15% to fall below $100; spot gold jumped over 3.2% to trade at $4,811/oz; Bitcoin rebounded above $72,000, currently at $72,460 with a 24-hour gain of 5.52%. CoinGlass data shows over the past 12 hours, on-chain crude oil liquidations totaled $34.75 million, while Brent crude liquidations hit $31.02 million — both primarily long positions being liquidated.

Middle East Tensions Ease, Bitcoin Breaks $71,000, Nasdaq Futures Extend Gain to 2%, WTI Crude Oil Plunges 11%

April 8: Following Donald Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire, Middle East tensions have eased, letting financial markets breathe easier. Bitcoin surged above $71,000, Nasdaq futures extended gains to 2%, WTI crude oil plunged 11% to drop below $100, and gold climbed 2.13%.

Crypto Market Heats Up as Bitcoin Surges Past $71,000

On April 8, the crypto market rebounded—likely driven by news that former President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire. Bitcoin climbed above $71,000, posting a 2.62% gain over the past 24 hours.

A new wallet withdrew 300 Bitcoins from Binance, worth $20.43 million

April 8 — Per Onchainlens data, a crypto whale moved 300 Bitcoin (valued at $20.43 million) from a Binance wallet just 15 minutes ago.

Bitcoin Active Address Count Hits 8-Year Low

As of April 8, Cryptoquant data shows the number of active Bitcoin addresses has hit its lowest point since 2016—and the lowest level in nearly eight years. Analyst Gaaah noted: A low-volatility, low-speculation market environment creates ideal conditions for “smart money” and institutional investors—they can quietly build large positions without triggering abnormal price swings. When network activity shrinks sharply, it signals most short-term investors (those who bought on hype and sold out of panic) have exited. Right now, the main remaining participants on the network are long-term holders who are accumulating. Historically, the low point for the active address metric often lines up with the most profitable long-term accumulation range. The network’s “silence” actually means available supply for selling is being absorbed by the market.