According to Lookonchain monitoring, in the past 5 hours, a whale opened a long position of 1.97 million TON with 3x leverage, worth $5.39 million, with a liquidation price of $0.944.

According to Odaily Seer, an account (address: 0x492442eab586f242b53bda933fd5de859c8a3782) that lost over $2.3 million in the Polymarket prediction event for "NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 2: Pistons vs. Cavaliers," purchased over $210,000 worth of bets on the Pistons to win by a 3.5-point spread against the Cavaliers. The average opening price was 51¢, resulting in a floating profit of $60,000. Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Pistons and Cavaliers started at 7:00 AM Beijing time today. Currently, in the second quarter, the score is 36-29, with the Pistons leading. The series is 1-0, with the Pistons holding a temporary advantage. Odaily Seer continuously monitors the prediction market, anticipating changes before they are priced in.

Deutsche Bank, with total assets of $2.1 trillion, disclosed that it increased its holdings in Strategy by 53,215 shares, worth $9.5 million. It now holds a total of 784,919 Strategy shares, with a total holding value of $140 million. (BitcoinTreasuries.NET)

Swiss investment firm Multi Investment has announced the completion of a CHF 480 million fundraising round, equivalent to approximately $616 million. According to ChainCatcher, the firm now manages assets exceeding CHF 3 billion and aims to diversify its investment portfolio further. The focus will be on high-growth sectors such as fintech, deep tech, blockchain, and Web3. Multi Investment plans to increase its investments in these strategic areas by the third quarter of 2026. Several transactions are currently under evaluation, and the firm intends to rapidly expand its influence within these emerging ecosystems.

Coinbax, a programmable custody infrastructure, secured a $20,000 prize at the Consensus Miami PitchFest, according to Foresight News. Founded by former Jack Henry executive Peter Glyman, Coinbax aims to enhance control measures for cryptocurrency transactions between wallets. Established in October, the company completed its seed funding round in December and is now operational on the Base mainnet. Coinbax is currently collaborating with banks, custodians, and wallet providers on pilot projects. The second place in the competition was awarded to Tashi, a decentralized infrastructure project focused on coordinating and managing AI systems within distributed networks.

Turkey's Central Bank has commenced a week-long gold-for-lira swap auction, utilizing traditional methods. According to Jin10, the auction involves a total of 10 tons of gold.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde stated that even euro-denominated stablecoins could pose risks to financial stability and the transmission of monetary policy. (Cointelegraph)

0xSisyphus, the pseudonymous figure linked to the catastrophic collapse of AnubisDAO, has rebuilt himself as one of Crypto Twitter’s most visible self-appointed scam watchdogs — despite lingering criticism over the multimillion-dollar project failure that left victims empty-handed.

Bitcoin pulled back from a weekly high of $81,500 after U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets rattled risk assets, while crypto futures markets logged their 67th straight day of negative funding rates — a 10-year record that analysts say is quietly setting the stage for a potential breakout. What you need to know Bitcoin retreated from a midweek high above $81,000 following renewed U.S.–Iran tensions but remains up 3.3% on the week, in line with broadly resilient global risk assets.Crypto futures funding rates have been negative for 67 consecutive days — the longest stretch in a decade — creating classic conditions for a short squeeze if prices push above $83,200.Options market hedging activity and geopolitical uncertainty are keeping traders cautious, though some analysts maintain a medium-term target of $93,000. Bitcoin price today: pulling back but holding weekly gains Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $79,614 during Asian market hours on Friday, down 1.6% over 24 hours but still up 3.3% for the week. The token reached $81,500 on Wednesday — its highest price since late January — before paring gains. Dogecoin (DOGE) is the worst performer among major cryptocurrencies on the 7-day chart, sliding 3.8% to $0.1063. Ether (ETH) dropped 2% to $2,278, XRP fell 1.7% to $1.38, and BNB shed 0.7% to $638. Solana (SOL) and TRON bucked the trend, holding in positive territory at $88.14 and $0.3474 respectively. Why is Bitcoin falling? U.S.–Iran tensions spark risk-off move The immediate catalyst for Friday's pullback was a U.S. military strike on Iranian targets following attacks on American naval destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump described the strike as a "love tap" in an ABC News interview, adding that a ceasefire with Iran remains "in effect" but warning of harder action if Tehran refuses a deal. Brent crude oil climbed 1.2% to around $101 a barrel on the escalation, though oil is still down more than 6% on the week as the broader de-escalation narrative between the U.S. and Iran continues to hold sway in energy markets. Global equities showed a similar reaction: the MSCI All Country World Index slipped 0.3% and Asian shares fell 1.2% from a record close, though the region remains on course for a fifth straight week of gains. Wall Street futures were 0.2% higher in early trading — a signal that the pullback looks more like profit-taking than a structural reversal. 67 consecutive days of negative funding rates: what it means for Bitcoin The longest streak in 10 years, per K33 Research Bitcoin futures funding rates have been negative for 67 straight days, the longest continuous streak in a decade according to K33 Research. Funding rates are periodic payments exchanged between traders holding long and short positions in perpetual futures markets. When funding is negative, it means short sellers are paying longs to keep their positions open — an unusual and increasingly costly dynamic for bears. A market where short traders have been paying a premium for over two months while prices have simultaneously ground higher is a textbook setup for a short squeeze. If Bitcoin breaks above the key $83,200 technical level — which also aligns with the 200-day moving average — forced short closures could accelerate the move sharply to the upside. "Bitcoin rose to $82,800 on Wednesday, approaching but not breaking through the 200-day moving average at $83,200," said Alex Kuptsikevich, chief market analyst at FxPro. He added that Friday's pullback is not evidence of buyer exhaustion but rather a healthy pause after the daily RSI hit overbought territory above 70 — a pattern that historically preceded sharp selloffs in August, October, and January. Options market signals caution; $93,000 still a medium-term target Despite the bullish structural setup from funding rates, the options market is telling a more cautious story. QCP Capital noted that monthly implied volatility remains elevated at around 41%, and demand for downside protection (put options) persists — suggesting that even traders buying Bitcoin are hedging their exposure against further pullbacks. Looking further out, research firm XWIN Japan has flagged $93,000 as a medium-term target, driven by the closure of an open CME futures gap. However, the firm cautioned the move is unlikely to be linear and may involve another leg lower before any significant rally materializes. Key levels to watch The Bitcoin market currently sits between two competing forces. On the bullish side, the extreme in negative funding rates makes a short squeeze increasingly plausible if prices clear the $83,200 resistance zone — the 200-day moving average. On the bearish side, overbought RSI readings and geopolitical headline risk from Iran keep a retest of lower support levels firmly on the table. Traders and investors should monitor how Bitcoin responds at the $83,200 level on any near-term recovery attempt, and watch whether funding rates begin to normalize — which could signal that the short squeeze fuel is dissipating.

According to Jin10, various financial institutions have provided their forecasts for the average hourly wage growth rates. For the annual rate, Capital Economics predicts a growth of 3.4%, while Citigroup, HSBC, and TD Securities each forecast a 3.7% increase. Dekabank, JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Sumitomo Mitsui, Scotiabank, Jefferies Group, and Bank of Montreal all project a 3.8% rise. UBS Group, UOB, and BNP Paribas expect a 3.9% increase, with a Reuters survey also indicating a 3.8% growth. For the monthly rate, Capital Economics, Citigroup, HSBC, and Nomura Securities predict a 0.2% increase. TD Securities and ANZ Bank forecast a 0.3% rise, along with UBS Group, Barclays, Bank of America, Commerzbank, Dekabank, Jefferies Group, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, Oxford Economics, Deutsche Bank, Mizuho Securities, Moody's Analytics, Scotiabank, Morgan Stanley, Sumitomo Mitsui, Pantheon Macroeconomics, BNP Paribas, CIBC, UniCredit, Wells Fargo, and Bank of Montreal. A Reuters expectation also aligns with a 0.3% growth.

US airlines spent $5.06 billion on jet fuel in March, marking a 56% increase from February due to the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran, which has disrupted global oil supply, according to BeInCrypto. The Kobeissi Letter noted that fuel costs surged $1.83 billion month-over-month, with per-gallon prices reaching $3.13, up nearly 31% from February. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit corridor, has exacerbated the situation, leading major carriers to raise fares and fees, trim routes, and cut costs. Delta plans to end food service on short flights, while United and American Airlines have revised their 2026 financial outlooks.

Coinbase released its Q1 2026 financial results: revenue plummeted 31% to $1.41 billion, exceeding market expectations. However, Coinbase's financial report reveals a "seemingly weak but actually strong" pattern.

The U.S. Treasury has privately urged Binance to fully follow its 2023 court-ordered monitoring programme after reports of over $1 billion in funds allegedly linked to Iran moving through the exchange.

Elon Musk, OpenAI, Sam Altman, Anthropic, OpenAI trial sequel: Musk's outburst, Tesla's financial injection and the inside story of the "haunted house meeting" - Golden Finance, the "tech nuclear war" is still unfolding, with bombshell revelations coming one after another.

AI Agent, OpenAI, LLM, OpenAI makes models "speak." Beware: Insulting AI is expensive. Golden Finance: Speaking isn't cheap.

Stablecoins, the Clarity Act, banks, the US Congress, the US Clarity Act, the regulatory legislation for stablecoins is about to reach its decisive moment. Golden Finance, bargaining.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is bringing stablecoin payments directly into artificial intelligence infrastructure through a new partnership with Coinbase and Stripe, signaling a major step toward autonomous AI agents capable of transacting online without human involvement.

China accounts for 61% of global AI token usage, but the money it earns is probably less than a fraction of what Anthropic earns.

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao shared the overall evolution of the crypto industry, covering the development of stablecoins, the role of AI, Bitcoin, the landscape of the exchange industry, and the future direction of global finance.

OpenAI launched three new realtime voice AI models for live reasoning, translation, and transcription. The tools are designed to power smarter voice assistants for customer service, travel, meetings, and multilingual conversations.