CNN: Trump's repeated emphasis on "no hurry" may just be masking inner pressure
April 24 — A CNN report notes that Trump is working to demonstrate to two key groups — the Iranian leadership and the American public — that he is the decision-maker regarding this conflict. The issue, however, is that neither side appears to be taking his statements seriously. The core question in this showdown is which side has the political will to outlast the other.
Trump faces a challenging situation: for weeks, he has articulated conflicting views on his strategy, and these views often clash with on-the-ground realities.
Moreover, he insists he is not concerned about the timeline of the Iran conflict — a move that may be an attempt to mask the mounting pressure the prolonged standoff is placing on him. Growing evidence indicates Iran not only believes it holds the upper hand (having leveraged its geographic advantage to exert asymmetric pressure on the U.S.) but is also willing to pay any price to secure victory.
(Kin-Sun)
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Analyst: Bitcoin Short-Term Holders Pressure Eases, $83,000 Key Level
**April 24**
CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler Jr. reported that selling pressure from Bitcoin Short-Term Holders (STHs) has eased significantly in April.
Data shows the STH discount (current price vs. STH cost basis) has narrowed from -21.6% at the start of the month to -5.7% as of April 24. Meanwhile, the 7-day STH-SOPR (Spent Output Profit Ratio) has risen above 1.0—meaning STHs are no longer selling at a loss overall.
### Key Details:
- Bitcoin’s current price hovers around $78,200, while the STH cost basis sits at ~$83,000. The price remains below this level, so the market hasn’t entered the "premium range" yet.
- Historically, the $83k STH cost basis has been a critical turning point: A reclaim and stable hold above this level typically signals a more certain uptrend.
### Current Assessment:
Adler stressed the rebound is a **structural repair phase**, not confirmation of a new uptrend. While selling pressure has eased, the STH-SOPR is only slightly above 1—indicatin
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The US Bitcoin Spot ETF has accumulated 18,991 BTC over the past 5 trading days, representing 9 times the newly added supply
April 24th — Bitwise data shows U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated a total of 18,991 BTC over the past five trading days, nine times the amount of newly mined Bitcoin (2,109 BTC) in the same period.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry: China Strongly Opposes US Slander and Smear Campaign Against China's Artificial Intelligence Industry Development Accomplishments
On April 24, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to U.S. accusations that China has “stolen” intellectual property from American AI labs during a regular press briefing. He noted the U.S. claims are groundless and represent a smear against China’s AI industry’s development gains. China firmly opposes such allegations and urged the U.S. to respect facts, abandon bias, stop suppressing Chinese tech, and take more steps to advance bilateral technological exchange and cooperation.
(Xinhua News Agency)
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Metaplanet to Issue $50 Million Zero-Coupon Bond to Increase Bitcoin Holdings
On April 24, Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet announced the issuance of an ￥8 billion (approximately $50 million) zero-coupon bond earmarked for future Bitcoin purchases. The offering was fully subscribed by Cayman Islands-based investment firm EVO Fund, marking Metaplanet’s 20th bond issuance.
As Japan’s largest corporate holder of digital assets, Metaplanet has been steadily accumulating Bitcoin since April 2024. In the first quarter of this year, the company acquired 5,075 BTC in total, bringing its total holdings to 40,177 BTC as of March 31—making it the world’s third-largest Bitcoin treasury company.
The bond issuance follows Metaplanet’s report of a $619 million net loss for fiscal year 2025, driven primarily by unrealized valuation losses on its Bitcoin holdings. Bitcoin’s current price stands at around $77,700, representing a 10% increase over the past month.
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Expert: The U.S. Government is experiencing internal division, and Trump is a bit "riding a tiger and hard to get off"
April 24 — As the U.S.-Iran conflict persists, the Trump administration appears divided over next steps, per Andrea Dressi, assistant professor of international relations and global politics at Rome’s Roma Tre University.
Dressi noted: “U.S. objectives keep shifting, strategy evolving, and goals adjusting. While the Trump administration has tried to project strength on social media, internal U.S. government divisions are escalating, disagreements mounting, and several top Pentagon/Defense Department officials have been dismissed.”
This has bolstered the view that the U.S. and Israel’s launch of this conflict stemmed from “a serious misjudgment of its consequences or a lack of strategic foresight.” We’re now stuck in a stalemate — and in some respects, Trump is seeking an exit strategy.
(FXStreet)
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