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Tag: Bitcoin

Weekly Snapshot – Bitcoin’s Geopolitical Rebound

Bitcoin surged to roughly $69,120 on April 6 after traders returned from the Easter break to news of potential 45-day Iran ceasefire talks. The move squeezed $196 million in shorts and lifted the total crypto market cap back above $2.5 trillion. Major tokens followed: Ethereum rose 3.7% to $2,130, Solana gained 2% to $82, and XRP added 2.2% to $1.34. The relief came after weeks of suppressed volatility caused by U.S.-Israel-Iran tensions that...

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Bitcoin Surges Past K as Crypto Markets Rally on US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes

Bitcoin Surges Past $69K as Crypto Markets Rally on US-Iran Ceasefire Hopes

Market reaction: Bitcoin reached a weekly high of $69,350 and was trading near $69,245, up 3.5% on the day; total crypto market capitalization climbed $70 billion to $2.44 trillion. Liquidations: More than $200 million in short positions were wiped out in 24 hours—four times the volume of long liquidations—creating a textbook short squeeze. Geopolitical catalyst: Reports of US, Iranian, and regional mediators discussing a 45-day...

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Charles Schwab Opens Waitlist for Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Ahead of H1 2026 Launch

Charles Schwab Opens Waitlist for Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading

Waitlist now open: Charles Schwab has activated sign-ups for early access to Schwab Crypto accounts offering spot trading in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Timeline confirmed: Full launch targeted for first half of 2026, beginning with a limited Q2 rollout via Charles Schwab Premier Bank. Client scale: The move targets more than 46 million customers and $12 trillion in client assets, allowing crypto to sit alongside traditional...

Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, ETF, Ethereum, Front page, News

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US Labor Department Proposes Safe Harbor for Crypto in 401(k) Plans

US Labor Department Proposes Safe Harbor for Crypto in 401(k) Plans, Targeting $8T Retirement Market

DOL proposal: Provides a process-based safe harbor for fiduciaries selecting alternative investments, including cryptocurrency funds, after reviewing performance, fees, liquidity, valuation, benchmarking, and complexity. Market impact: Targets the $8.8 trillion participant-directed 401(k) market across roughly 721,000 plans, part of the broader $14.2 trillion defined contribution space. Trump directive: Implements the president’s...

Bitcoin, Crypto regulation, Cryptocurrencies, Front page, News, Regulation

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Bitcoin Jumps as Trump Announces Talks With 'New Regime' in Iran, Threatens Energy Infrastructure

Bitcoin Jumps as Trump Announces Talks With ‘New Regime’ in Iran, Threatens Energy Infrastructure

BTC climbs on geopolitics: Bitcoin gained over 1.3% in 24 hours, trading above $67,600 following Trump’s Truth Social post. Trump’s announcement: U.S. in “serious discussions” with a “new, and more reasonable, regime” in Iran; “great progress” reported toward ending military operations. Carrot and stick: Trump demanded immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and threatened to “blow up...

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