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December AugustBitcoin tends to outperform gold and stocks after global shocks, Mercado Bitcoin finds
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 04. 18:56
The study analyzed 60-day windows after economic or geopolitical shocks and found that Bitcoin posted stronger returns than gold and the S&P 500 in each period. Ex-UK Chancellor backs bitcoin as alternative to failing systems
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2026. Apr. 04. 17:00
Kwasi Kwarteng reflects on current UK market turmoil, fiscal “doom loop,” and his move into bitcoin with Stack BTC. Digital asset treasuries must now earn their keep
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2026. Apr. 04. 16:30
For treasuries to do so and stay competitive, Kiernan unpacks three broad strategies that are emerging.
Traders are the big winners as 24/7 stocks will finally end the after-hours price 'manipulation'
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 04. 14:00
Round-the-clock markets promise freedom for investors and pressure for intermediaries who traditionally wielded immense power during off-hours Solana's quantum-threat readiness reveals harsh tradeoff: security vs speed
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2026. Apr. 04. 12:00
While Bitcoin developers scramble to find a solution and Ethereum prepares for 'Q-day,' Solana is trying to get ahead of that scenario. Five data sources say the same thing about bitcoin market. It's thinning from the inside
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2026. Apr. 04. 11:30
CryptoQuant data shows overall bitcoin demand is contracting at -63,000 BTC per month even as institutional buyers accelerate purchases, with large holders distributing nearly 188,000 BTC over the past year. Judge continues Nevada ban on Kalshi sports markets
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2026. Apr. 04. 07:04
A state judge ruled that Kalshi's prediction markets offering sports bets were "indistinguishable" from gambling, and extended a temporary ban in Nevada. Here's what 'cracking' bitcoin in 9 minutes by quantum computers actually means
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2026. Apr. 04. 02:30
Google's quantum paper made headlines with that number. Here's what it means, what's actually at risk, and why 6.9 million bitcoin are more exposed than the rest. Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026
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2026. Apr. 03. 19:18
The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account. Circle under fire after $285 million Drift hack over inaction to freeze stolen USDC
CoinDesk: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Crypto News and Price Data
2026. Apr. 03. 19:02
Prominent blockchain sleuth ZachXBT alleged faster action by Circle could have limited crypto losses, but freezing asset without legal authorization carries legal risks. What next as XRP rises to $1.33 but fails to break out
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2026. Apr. 03. 16:32
Price tracks broader crypto flows, with range-bound structure intact until $1.35 breaks. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Bitcoin (BTC) trades flat while altcoins rise
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2026. Apr. 03. 13:18
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) gained 5.8% and Avalanche (AVAX) climbed 3.6%.
U.S. March jobs smash expectations, with 178,000 added
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2026. Apr. 03. 12:33
Bitcoin continued to trade near the $67,000 level just following the strong report. Ethereum Foundation stakes another $93 million ether, reaching its 70,000 ETH target
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2026. Apr. 03. 11:38
The foundation deposited the bulk of its planned staking commitment in a single session, completing a program announced in February to turn dormant treasury holdings into a yield-generating position. Crypto snoozes into Good Friday as oil and macro stir: Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Apr. 03. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for April 3, 2026 Crypto consolidates as volatility cools and futures markets tilt bearish
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2026. Apr. 03. 10:31
Bitcoin holds a tight range as altcoins rally on low liquidity, but derivatives data and options skew suggest traders are bracing for downside. Naoris Protocol's quantum-resistant blockchain goes live as Bitcoin and Ethereum face 'Q-Day' threats
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2026. Apr. 03. 09:22
Naoris debuts its quantum-resistant mainnet, which uses algorithms approved by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology. Bitcoin heads into holiday weekend exposed as ETF and CME flows go offline
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2026. Apr. 03. 04:15
Good Friday shuts CME futures and ETF activity, removing a key source of demand as large holders continue distributing and spot demand weakens. Todd Blanche, author of DOJ crypto enforcement memo, is now interim AG
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2026. Apr. 03. 00:28
U.S. President Donald Trump named Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney and deputy attorney general, as the interim top prosecutor. Crypto market structure bill release pushed back as industries view revised stablecoin yield compromise this week
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2026. Apr. 02. 22:12
Crypto and banking industry representatives are viewing revised stablecoin yield compromise language this week. Here’s why bitcoin’s drop below $68,000 raises the risk of a crash under $60,000
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2026. Apr. 02. 18:27
The negative gamma zone below $68,000 can trigger a self-reinforcing sell-off, leading to an ever larger slump. CFTC sues Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut over states' sports prediction market efforts
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2026. Apr. 02. 16:24
The CFTC argued in a lawsuit that the Commodity Exchange Act gave it "exclusive jurisdiction" over all swaps, which include prediction markets. Coinbase wins initial bank regulator nod for trust charter, boosting custody push
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2026. Apr. 02. 16:18
Coinbase’s conditional OCC approval moves it closer to operating as a federally regulated crypto custodian, pending compliance and final review. Elon Musk's X to deploy scam kill switch by auto-locking first-time crypto mentioners
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2026. Apr. 02. 15:28
The move comes in response to a wave of phishing attacks using fake copyright emails and is the latest in an attempt to shut down crypto-linked scams on the platform. How a Solana feature designed for convenience let attackers drain more than $270 million from Drift
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2026. Apr. 02. 15:08
The exploit did not involve a bug in Drift's code. It used "durable nonces," a legitimate Solana transaction feature, to pre-sign administrative transfers weeks before executing them, bypassing the protocol's multisig security in minutes. Bitcoin trims big loss, stocks erase 2% decline, as Iran signals cooperation on key shipping route
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2026. Apr. 02. 15:08
In the middle of a surge higher following President Trump's overnight comments, the price of WTI crude oil quickly fell nearly $6 per barrel on the news. Crypto for Advisors: Crypto custody’s evolution
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2026. Apr. 02. 15:00
Beyond simple storage, the next era of institutional crypto will be defined by the real-time connectivity and mobility of digital assets across a fragmented market. North Koreans hackers likely behind $286 million Drift Protocol exploit: Elliptic
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2026. Apr. 02. 14:50
The blockchain analytics firm pointed to cross-chain laundering patterns and Solana-specific tracing challenges that mirror prior North Korean state-linked operations. Oil shock, Iran war risk keep crypto investors on sidelines: Grayscale
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2026. Apr. 02. 13:57
The crypto asset manager said investors are sidelined by Middle East tensions, but resilient valuations and structural adoption trends could set up the next leg higher. The 'time pain' trap: why bitcoin’s bear market might need a few more months of ‘boring’ to hit a true floor
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2026. Apr. 02. 13:34
Long term holder trends suggest a maturing bear market, yet extended consolidation could test investor patience. CoinDesk 20 performance update: index falls 4.5% as all constituents trade lower
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2026. Apr. 02. 13:11
Uniswap (UNI) declined 7.7% and Solana (SOL) dropped 6.9%, leading the index lower. Coinbase’s AI payments system joins Linux Foundation, gathers support from Google, Stripe, AWS and others
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2026. Apr. 02. 13:00
The Coinbase-engineered agentic commerce protocol x402 has garnered support from a long list of big names like Google, Cloudflare and Stripe. Startup lets researchers mine blockchain tasks on a quantum computer for the first time
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2026. Apr. 02. 12:00
Built with advice and hardware access from D-Wave, the testnet has drawn 13,000 sign-ups and early work from six research teams, but remains an experimental environment rather than a live mainnet. SoFi announces 24/7 banking hub that blends traditional cash with crypto
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2026. Apr. 02. 12:00
The new service lets companies hold dollars, convert to stablecoins and move money instantly within a regulated bank. Europe's first blockchain IPO is here: France’s new exchange is taking aerospace firm public onchain
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2026. Apr. 02. 11:45
The move positions Lise and ST Group as an early test case for going public directly on blockchain rails within EU rules. Audit admin keys, not just code, expert says after $200 million Drift exploit
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2026. Apr. 02. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for April 2, 2026 The ‘wash trading’ bust: Why the feds are finally calling out crypto’s dirty little liquidity secret
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2026. Apr. 02. 11:03
An FBI-created token helped expose how firms allegedly engineered fake volume and why the incentives behind it remain deeply entrenched Crypto markets tumble as oil surges and traders pile into bearish bets: Crypto Markets Today
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2026. Apr. 02. 10:30
Bitcoin and ether fell sharply alongside global risk assets after escalating tension in Iran drove oil higher, while derivatives data shows traders positioning for further downside. The bitcoin treasury boom is unwinding as some companies and governments sell holdings
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2026. Apr. 02. 09:46
Falling prices and prolonged consolidation are pushing public firms and sovereign holders to liquidate bitcoin reserves to shore up balance sheets. Beyond T-bills: OpenEden introduces tokenized high-yield corporate bond
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2026. Apr. 02. 09:10
The product further expands the tokenized real-world asset market beyond cash-equivalent and treasury strategies, which currently dominate the sector. Metaplanet acquires 5,075 BTC, jumps to third largest bitcoin treasury company
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2026. Apr. 02. 08:55
Japan-based firm strengthens its position with nearly $400 million purchase, surpassing MARA Holdings in global rankings. Ripple Treasury puts XRP and RLUSD inside corporate finance for the first time
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2026. Apr. 02. 06:36
The treasury management system, built on Ripple's 2025 acquisition of GTreasury, lets CFOs view and manage digital assets alongside fiat in a single dashboard without separate custody or wallet infrastructure. Bitcoin traders keep chasing Trump’s Iran noise. The real signals are elsewhere.
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2026. Apr. 02. 05:24
Bitcoin and other risk assets have been whipsawed by President Donald J. Trump’s shifting rhetoric on Iran. Here are some indicators that help cut through the noise. Three key signals to watch as bitcoin whipsaws on Trump’s Iran rhetoric
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2026. Apr. 02. 05:24
Bitcoin and other risk assets have been whipsawed by President Donald J. Trump’s shifting rhetoric on Iran. Here are some indicators that help cut through the noise. Oil trader takes $17 million hit as tokenized crude rivals bitcoin liquidations
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2026. Apr. 02. 04:31
Brent crude futures on Hyperliquid recorded $46.6 million in liquidations, behind only ether and bitcoin. The single largest liquidation was a $17.17 million oil position. Bitcoin, ether, solana slide further as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'
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2026. Apr. 02. 04:10
Crypto and equities sold off after the president's national address undermined a two-day rally built on expectations the war was ending. Oil jumped 5% to above $106. Citadel-backed EDX Markets applies for U.S. trust charter to expand institutional crypto services
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2026. Apr. 01. 19:36
The Citadel-backed exchange is seeking approval to offer custody and asset services as institutional demand grows. Solana DeFi platform Drift investigates suspicious activity, tells users to halt deposits
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2026. Apr. 01. 18:35
The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution. Solana DeFi platform Drift confirms 'active attack' as $200M+ leaves platform
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2026. Apr. 01. 18:35
The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution. Solana DeFi platform Drift confirms 'active attack' as more than $200 million leaves platform
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2026. Apr. 01. 18:35
The platform halted deposits while it investigates suspicious activity and urges users to proceed with caution. Galaxy Digital's testnet suffers hack but no client funds or information were compromised
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2026. Apr. 01. 17:48
Mike Novogratz’s crypto financial services firm said unauthorized access was limited to a segregated R&D workspace; trading systems and client accounts were unaffected. Crypto Long & Short: Governance is the real Layer 1
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2026. Apr. 01. 16:09
In this week’s Crypto Long & Short Newsletter, Nilmini Rubin writes on the challenge facing crypto and traditional markets to create a hybrid, shared governance structure. Then, Meredith Fitzpatrick covers how financial institutions must fundamentally rethink AML risk as crypto and TradFi converge. The Protocol: Quantum computing could break Bitcoin sooner, says Google
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2026. Apr. 01. 15:59
Also: OpenAI raises $122 billion, crypto ecosystems diverging post-quantum strategies, and Base’s 2026 roadmap.
Jamie Dimon signals JPMorgan entry into prediction markets as competition surges
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2026. Apr. 01. 15:57
JPMorgan is weighing a move into prediction markets as crypto firms, startups and rivals like Goldman Sachs race to dominate the fast-growing sector. Cango raises capital as it faces NYSE delisting risk with shares below $1
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2026. Apr. 01. 15:42
The bitcoin miner issued a $10 million convertible note and closed a $65 million insider-led round while racing to regain compliance with exchange rules. Franklin Templeton launches crypto division with 250 Digital acquisition
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2026. Apr. 01. 13:47
The asset manager is creating a new “Franklin Crypto” unit to expand beyond ETFs and target institutional demand for active digital asset strategies. CoinDesk 20 performance update: Avalanche (AVAX) gains 4% as index moves higher
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2026. Apr. 01. 13:31
Hedera (HBAR), up 3.6% from Tuesday, was also among the top performers. Bitcoin’s crashes are shrinking, and Wall Street is starting to notice
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2026. Apr. 01. 12:59
Not all analysts agree that further drawdowns are over, as Bloomberg Analyst Mike McGlone insists the crypto bubble is over and bitcoin could still revisit $10,000. OpenAI raises a record $122 billion as revenue crosses $2 billion per month
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2026. Apr. 01. 12:15
The funding round, anchored by Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank, is the largest private funding in history. Grayscale’s research head says tokenization will happen in waves and explains how to play it
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2026. Apr. 01. 11:47
Investors looking to bet on tokenization should think in phases, with institution-friendly networks like Canton likely winning first and Avalanche, Ethereum capturing more upside later, Grayscale's Zach Pandl said. Brazil's B3 exchange to offer bitcoin-linked 'event contracts' for the ultra-rich
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2026. Apr. 01. 11:24
The contracts are regulated by Brazil's securities regulator and designed for professional investors with at least 10 million reais ($1.9 million) in assets. Jack Dorsey says AI should replace the middle manager after Block cuts 4,000 jobs
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2026. Apr. 01. 11:19
Dorsey's plan strips out middle management, with AI handling coordination, product decisions, and internal alignment. Smart money is hedging bitcoin more aggressively than ether :Crypto Daybook Americas
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2026. Apr. 01. 11:15
Your day-ahead look for April 1, 2026 Crypto rebounds as oil dips on Trump comments, but derivatives signal weak conviction
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2026. Apr. 01. 10:30
Bitcoin and ether rise alongside altcoins, yet muted open interest suggests the rally may rely on spot demand and short covering rather than strong leverage. Bitcoin ETFs post first monthly inflows since October as price stabilizes
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2026. Apr. 01. 10:05
ETF AUM fell just 7% from the October highs, highlighting resilience despite a 50% price decline. Uniswap Foundation held $85.8M at year-end, committed $26M in grants during 2025
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2026. Apr. 01. 10:00
Unaudited financials show the DeFi protocol's foundation had runway through January 2027 before the UNIfication governance overhaul passed in late December. Here's why bitcoin's parabolic era may be over
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2026. Apr. 01. 09:32
Bitcoin’s price retraces to old highs, signaling slower growth and a maturing market. Bitcoin’s old price peaks aren’t sacred – and the parabolic era may be over
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2026. Apr. 01. 09:32
Bitcoin’s price retraces to old highs, signaling slower growth and a maturing market. Crypto asset manager CoinShares to list on Nasdaq after $1.2 billion SPAC deal
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2026. Apr. 01. 09:17
The listing makes CoinShares the latest crypto firm to go public and follows similar moves by BitGo, Circle, Bullish, and Gemini in recent years. Crypto asset manager CoinShares to list on Nasdaq Stock Market after $1.2 billion SPAC deal
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2026. Apr. 01. 09:17
The listing makes CoinShares the latest crypto firm to list in the U.S., following the likes of BitGo, Circle, Bullish and Gemini. Strategy's STRC keeps dividend payout steady at 11.5% after seven straight increases
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2026. Apr. 01. 08:19
The perpetual preferred yield holds at 11.5% for April as the 30-day volume weighted average price stabilizes near $100. Australia passes crypto regulation requiring exchanges to obtain financial services licenses
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2026. Apr. 01. 07:47
Exchanges and custody platforms must obtain financial services licenses within six months under the new framework. Some quantum-resistant tokens jump 50% as Google flags risks to Bitcoin security
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2026. Apr. 01. 05:59
The so-called quantum-resistant coins rally as traders switch to potential long-term security. These catalysts could bump bitcoin as Trump hands three-week target to end Iran war
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2026. Apr. 01. 05:19
Asian stocks surged 4% and S&P 500 futures jumped after Trump said the conflict could conclude without a deal with Tehran, while Morgan Stanley's newly approved bitcoin ETF at 14 basis points opens a $6.2 trillion advisory channel. XRP holds $1.34 as supply tightens but price fails to break higher
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2026. Apr. 01. 04:59
Record outflows and rising scarcity suggest accumulation, yet failure to break higher keeps setup unresolved. Hong Kong hasn’t issued a single HKD stablecoin license after March target
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2026. Apr. 01. 03:13
Officials flagged March for initial approvals, but licensing has yet to begin with no updated timeline Bitcoin is closer to its 'buy zone' than it's been in three years
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2026. Apr. 01. 03:13
The gap between bitcoin's spot price and realized price is compressing toward levels that historically marked cycle bottoms, but the on-chain data shows the capitulation that typically precedes those bottoms hasn't happened. 
