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TLDR Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF, MSBT, is set to begin trading tomorrow on NYSE Arca. The trust will track the CoinDesk Bitcoin Benchmark 4 PM NY Settlement Rate. MSBT will hold Bitcoin directly and will not use leverage or active trading. The ETF has an annual sponsor fee of 0.14%, which is lower than most competitors. Coinbase and BNY will serve as the trusted custodians for the Bitcoin holdings. Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF is set to begin trading tomorrow on the NYSE Arca under the ticker MSBT. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust…

U.S. lawmakers have begun questioning the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over the agency’s inaction on alleged insider trading in prediction markets tied to geopolitical events. Summary Seven House lawmakers questioned the Commodity Futures Trading Commission over its response to alleged insider trading in prediction markets tied to military events. The letter pointed to contracts linked to U.S. actions in Iran and Venezuela, raising concerns about trades that appeared timed around sensitive government decisions. Lawmakers asked the CFTC to clarify its enforcement approach and respond by April 15, as legal disputes over platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket continue. Seven members of…

Ethereum price retraced some of its gains from Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump brushed off an Iranian proposal to end the war and warned that strikes would target key infrastructure if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by the deadline. Summary Ethereum price fell 3.4% below $2,100 as Trump rejected Iran’s proposal and warned of strikes if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. Risk sentiment weakened across crypto and equities, with Asian markets flat to lower and investors pulling capital amid geopolitical uncertainty. A confirmed breakdown below $2,000 could trigger a double top pattern and liquidations…

TLDR: Ethereum is nearing a multi-year support zone, where demand has historically driven strong price reversals. Monthly chart structure shows ETH moving within a defined range between $1,500 and $5,000 levels. Tightening volatility suggests a breakout may occur soon as price compresses near key support. Traders monitor for bullish confirmation signals before positioning within the current range setup. Ethereum is approaching a critical support range on higher timeframes, as recent market structure points to a prolonged consolidation phase. Analysts are closely watching price behavior near key levels, where risk-to-reward setups tend to favor strategic positioning within established boundaries. Ethereum Tests…

Circle has set out a multi-stage plan to harden its upcoming layer-1 network, Arc, against the potential risks posed by quantum computing, outlining changes that will eventually span wallets, validators, and supporting infrastructure. Summary Circle outlined a phased plan to introduce quantum-resistant wallets and signatures on Arc at mainnet launch in 2026, with deeper infrastructure upgrades to follow. Warnings from Google and Caltech researchers that quantum systems may arrive sooner have added urgency, with concerns that exposed public keys could become vulnerable. Details shared Thursday indicate that the rollout will begin at launch, with Arc introducing quantum-resistant wallets and signature…

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TLDR: Bitcoin whales and sharks recorded over $30.9B in losses, averaging $337M daily in Q1 2026. Early February saw peak capitulation, with realized losses hitting $1.6B in a single day. Large holders led the sell-off, showing institutional-level distribution during market stress. Market stabilized post-February, with reduced losses and BTC trading within a tight range. Bitcoin’s largest holders recorded steep realized losses during the first quarter of 2026, reflecting sustained selling pressure across major wallet groups. On-chain data shows whales and sharks collectively locked in over $30.9 billion in losses during the period. Heavy Losses Driven by Early February Sell-Off Glassnode…

Key highlights:The total cryptocurrency market cap decreased from $ 2.30T to $ 2.30T in the past 24 hours, representing a -0.13% changeThe Bitcoin price at press time is $ 66,911 after growing by 0.48% in the last 24 hoursThe total crypto trading volume decreased by -0.13% in the past 24 hours, and is currently at $ 148.37BAll prices and changes are presented at the time of publication: April 4, 2026, at 06:00 UTCMarket OverviewThe total cryptocurrency market cap is currently $ 2.30T after a -0.13% decrease on the day. The total crypto trading volume declined by -0.13% in the same time frame.Bitcoin is trading at…

XRP is compressing into the apex of a descending wedge at $1.3157 after months of lower highs and lower lows, with the 4H MACD signal line just crossing into positive territory for the first time since February — a sign that bearish momentum may be approaching exhaustion ahead of what could be the pattern’s most consequential candle close. Summary XRP is trading at $1.3157, pressing against the apex of a descending wedge pattern visible on both the daily and 4H charts, with the daily Supertrend bearish at $1.4894. The daily MACD histogram stands at -0.0222, while on the 4H chart…

Former CFTC Chairman Chris Giancarlo said delaying the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act could hurt banks more than crypto companies, because crypto firms can always move to other countries if the rules are unclear, while banks remain stuck. According to Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, in an interview, lawmakers may soon find a compromise on the stablecoin rewards issue, but the bill must still pass through the Senate for a final vote.  Banks face more risk because the Clarity Act has stalled Chris Giancarlo said financial institutions need the Clarity Act more than people think because crypto companies will…