On April 13, Jin10 reported that spot gold and silver prices opened lower on Monday. Spot gold fell by $70, currently trading at $4673 per ounce. Meanwhile, spot silver also opened with a decline of over 3%. According to Jin10, these movements reflect ongoing volatility in the precious metals market.

European natural gas prices experienced a significant increase during early Asia trading on Monday. Bloomberg posted on X that this surge follows U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway is a critical passage for global energy supplies, and the blockade has raised concerns about potential disruptions in the energy market.

Bitcoin's recent recovery remains precarious as geopolitical and macroeconomic challenges persist, particularly due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to Cointelegraph, Nic Puckrin, a crypto market analyst and founder of the Coin Bureau media outlet, highlighted the fragility of Bitcoin's position. He noted that even if the conflict were to end immediately, its effects would likely dominate discussions into 2026, especially in the second quarter. Puckrin expressed skepticism about any potential interest rate cuts before late in the third or fourth quarter of that year. Puckrin suggested that for Bitcoin to push toward $90,000, several conditions would need to align: a ceasefire leading to reduced geopolitical tensions, a sustained decrease in oil prices to around $80, and softer-than-expected economic data to alleviate stagflation concerns. Currently, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $71,276, with resistance anticipated around the $74,000 mark. The cryptocurrency continues to trade below its 200-day exponential moving average, indicating potential challenges ahead. The ongoing conflict has contributed to inflationary pressures, as reported by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index. This development has dampened hopes for further interest rate cuts in 2026, as such measures typically boost asset prices. Bitcoin experienced a surge of about 5.8% starting April 6, reaching over $73,000, before retreating to around $71,000 on April 11. This fluctuation followed news of unsuccessful negotiations between the US and Iran, as reported by the Kobeissi Letter. The publication described the outcome of the talks as potentially the worst-case scenario. In response to the failed negotiations, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a directive for the US military to establish a naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz. He instructed the Navy to intercept any vessel in international waters that has paid a toll to Iran, emphasizing that no one paying an illegal toll would have safe passage. Members of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), responsible for setting US interest rate policy, remain divided on the prospect of further rate cuts in 2026 due to inflation concerns stemming from the conflict. The FOMC has not ruled out a potential rate hike if inflation exceeds its 2% target, as indicated in the March meeting minutes. According to the CME Fedwatch tool, there is a high probability of maintaining the current target rate range of 350-375 basis points at the upcoming meetings on April 29 and June 17, with a reduced likelihood of a rate cut at the July 29 meeting.

At the Vanderbilt University Digital Asset Summit, CFTC Chairman Mike Selig stated that the CFTC will continue to defend its exclusive regulatory authority over prediction markets in court. Selig pointed out that regardless of whether it involves sports, politics, or other fields, any product legally offered on an exchange regulated by the CFTC falls under its jurisdiction, and states have no right to intervene by substituting gambling laws for derivatives laws. Selig emphasized that under the Dodd-Frank Act, the CFTC has the authority to determine whether a product violates the public interest and is currently clarifying its regulation of prediction markets through formal legislation. Furthermore, the CFTC and SEC released final interpretative guidance last month, establishing a classification system to ensure clear responsibilities when dealing with assets such as tokenized securities.

Informed sources have revealed that the United Kingdom will not join the United States in a blockade operation in the Strait of Hormuz, following an announcement by U.S. President Donald Trump that the US Navy would block the waterway. According to NS3.AI, a UK government spokesperson emphasized the country's commitment to freedom of navigation and stated that the UK is collaborating with France and other partners to form a coalition aimed at safeguarding the route.

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CoinMarketCap's Altcoin Season Index currently stands at 37, indicating that the market is not experiencing an altcoin season. According to NS3.AI, this index measures the 90-day performance of the top 100 cryptocurrencies, excluding stablecoins and wrapped tokens, in comparison to Bitcoin. A value above 75 typically signals an altcoin season, where altcoins outperform Bitcoin. The current index suggests Bitcoin continues to dominate the market, with altcoins not showing significant gains relative to Bitcoin.

The Korea Insurance Development Institute and the Bank of Korea have announced a joint task force aimed at developing index insurance based on digital currency. According to NS3.AI, this initiative is part of the phase two memorandum of understanding for Project Hangang, which emphasizes digital currency and deposit tokens. The proposed insurance product will automatically pay claims in digital currency when a specified objective index meets a predetermined value.

JPMorgan is set to enhance its tokenization platform by supporting its JPM deposit token on the Canton Network this year through Kinexys. According to NS3.AI, this initiative is linked to a network that handles $350 billion in daily U.S. repo settlements. The move aims to integrate JPMorgan's tokenization capabilities with the Canton Network, potentially streamlining financial processes and enhancing efficiency in settlement operations.

Ethereum's price fluctuations could lead to substantial liquidations on major centralized exchanges. According to ChainCatcher, Coinglass data indicates that if Ethereum surpasses $2,309, the cumulative liquidation intensity of short positions on mainstream centralized exchanges will reach $798 million. Conversely, if Ethereum falls below $2,093, the cumulative liquidation intensity of long positions will amount to $581 million.

A significant bet has been placed on the Los Angeles Lakers defeating the Utah Jazz in the NBA regular season game, according to Odaily. An account with a winning probability exceeding 66% invested $200,000 on the Lakers' victory, with an average opening price of 91¢. The game between the Lakers and the Jazz commenced today at 8:30 AM UTC+8. This marks the final day of the NBA regular season. The Lakers currently hold a record of 52 wins and 29 losses, placing them third in the Western Conference, while the Jazz have a record of 22 wins and 59 losses, ranking them 15th in the same conference.

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From the threat of a "Stone Age" conflict to the swift implementation of a two-week ceasefire, the conflict surrounding Iran has undergone a dramatic shift in a short period. On the surface, the situation has cooled and the market has rebounded, but the deeper structural problems have not been resolved.

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