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The three major U.S. stock indices opened mixed today. - S&P 500: +0.09% - Nasdaq: +0.2% - Dow Jones: -0.1%

Nasdaq-listed Empery Digital (EMPD), formerly Volcon, announced that it sold 370 BTC on April 3 at an average price of $66,632. The sale reduces the company's holdings to 2,989 BTC. Empery Digital had previously been strategically accumulating Bitcoin.

More than half of the total XRP supply has entered a loss-making zone, according to on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. The firm noted that investors who purchased XRP for over $2 in the past 12 months have been realizing losses of between $20 million and $110 million per day since last November. Glassnode's analysis suggests this indicates sustained selling pressure in the market, which could dampen investor sentiment in the short term.

Top 5 by Social Dominance - Bitcoin: 31.55% (-0.35%) - Ethereum: 11.35% (+0.9%) - XRP: 2.65% (-0.45%) - Bernie Sanders: 0.55% (-0.15%) - Litecoin: 0.55% (+0.1%) Top 5 by AI Search Volume - Ethereum (12%) - Solana (10%) - Xama (4%), up four places - Surf (3%), up one place - Polygon (3%), up five places

Bitcoin DAT-listed company Strive announced it has acquired an additional 113 BTC, valued at $7.75 million. As of April 2, the company holds a total of 13,741 BTC.

Bitmine (BMNR) now holds a total of 4,803,000 ETH, worth approximately $10.2 billion, after purchasing an additional 71,000 ETH last week, Unfolded reported.

Citigroup said it now expects the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) to begin cutting interest rates in September, a delay from its previous forecast of June.

Nasdaq-listed Sharps Technology, a strategic investor in Solana (SOL), announced in a financial report that it has achieved an average annual staking yield of around 7% on its SOL holdings. The company currently holds 2 million SOL, with 95% of that amount staked.

Samson Mow, CEO of Bitcoin technology company Jan3, has warned that rushing to develop quantum resistance for Bitcoin could inadvertently increase security risks. According to Cointelegraph, Mow argued that a hasty implementation could lead to compatibility issues and reduced network efficiency. He noted that quantum-resistant signatures could be 10 to 125 times larger than existing ones, potentially reducing block capacity and throughput. Mow emphasized the need for a cautious approach, as preparing for quantum computing could introduce vulnerabilities into the current system.

MicroStrategy (MSTR) has purchased 4,871 BTC for $329.9 million at an average price of $67,718, according to Unfolded.

A solo miner successfully mined a Bitcoin block on April 3, receiving a reward of 3.139 BTC, worth approximately $210,000, according to Wu Blockchain.

Top 5 Gainers (24h) - TRU: +98.46% to $0.0111, 24h volume $177.78M - RED: +65.80% to $0.1715, 24h volume $101.43M - PCI: +27.12% to $0.0551, 24h volume $10.68M - UTK: +25.93% to $0.0085, 24h volume $4.69M - BEL: +19.80% to $0.1178, 24h volume $50.66M Top 5 Losers (24h) - ARIAIP: -49.24% to $0.0037, 24h volume $1.23M - RLS: -27.90% to $0.0037, 24h volume $15.05M - EVER: -26.75% to $0.0045, 24h volume $26.07K - BSB: -26.74% to $0.1869, 24h volume $53.72M - D: -23.68% to $0.0115, 24h volume $80.01M

XRP community influencer Arthur stated in a post on X that liquidity for XRP on Binance has virtually collapsed, CryptoPotato reported. He pointed out that the 30-day XRP liquidity index is near an all-time low, and trading volume has plummeted from over $200 billion in January of last year to almost zero. Arthur noted that historically, periods of severely depleted liquidity have often led to increased volatility. He added a bullish perspective, suggesting that with long-term holders refraining from selling, the thin order books on exchanges could trigger a sharp price surge if significant buying pressure materializes.

BlackRock has deposited 1,178 BTC, valued at $82.25 million, to Coinbase Prime, Arkham reported. Coinbase Prime is a prime brokerage platform that facilitates large-scale trading and custody services for institutional investors.

Israeli Defense Minister Katz announced he has ordered the Israeli military to continue all-out strikes against Iran's national infrastructure.

Trading volume on decentralized perpetual futures exchanges (Perp DEXs) has fallen for five consecutive months since peaking in October 2025, Cointelegraph reported. According to data from DeFiLlama, trading volume in March was $699 billion, a significant decrease from the $1.36 trillion recorded in October 2025. Daily trading volume on April 4 also fell to $8.4 billion, dipping below the $10 billion mark for the first time since September 2025 and marking its lowest level since July 2025. Despite the downturn, Hyperliquid has led the market over the past 30 days, with its trading volume of approximately $185.5 billion accounting for 34% of the total. The outlet suggested that the on-chain derivatives market has entered a correction phase, driven by a slowdown in speculative demand following a period of rapid growth in 2025.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has announced it will suspend all services for server maintenance to ensure trading system stability. The maintenance is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. UTC on April 12. During this time, all deposits and withdrawals for both won and digital assets will be halted.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it has detected missiles launched from Iran flying towards Israeli territory. The IDF added that its defense systems are operational to intercept the threats.

Cointelegraph has outlined four key factors to watch in the Bitcoin market this week. - The weekly MACD indicator for BTC is showing its first bullish signal in a year, a pattern previously followed by a 25% price surge. - The approaching deadline for the '48-hour ultimatum' between the U.S. and Iran could introduce market volatility. - The release of key economic indicators, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), is scheduled for this week. - A persistent bear flag pattern in BTC suggests a potential drop below $60,000.

An analysis suggests that Ethereum (ETH) must reclaim the $2,500 level to trigger a genuine bullish reversal. According to CryptoPotato, analyst Ali Martinez said on X that the $2,500 mark, which represents the realized price for ETH holders, serves as a key pivot point for the next bull market. He noted that the $1,800 level formed in February is similar to the price at which ETH's MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value) ratio is 0.80, or around $1,880, indicating that many market participants are at a loss. Consequently, the $1,800 level could act as a strong support zone. Martinez concluded that if ETH breaks through and holds above $2,500, the upward trend could begin in earnest, with a subsequent price target of $4,900.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned in his annual shareholder letter on April 6 that a war with Iran could shock oil and commodity prices, entrench inflation, and push interest rates higher than markets expect. He noted that the challenges facing the world are immense, citing geopolitical risks such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and broader hostilities in the Middle East. Dimon stated that a potential war with Iran could lead to significant fluctuations in oil and commodity prices and a realignment of global supply chains, which could result in more persistent inflation and ultimately higher-than-expected interest rates. He added that time will tell if a war with Iran can achieve U.S. objectives and that nuclear proliferation is the greatest risk emanating from the country. While assessing the U.S. economy as still resilient, with consumers maintaining income and spending, Dimon pointed to recent signs of a slowdown. He also emphasized that while large fiscal deficit spending and past stimulus measures have driven economic growth, the need for increased infrastructure investment is growing.

The Spot CVD chart analyzes the order book for the BTC/USDT spot pair. The top section displays a Volume Heatmap, while the bottom shows the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). - The Volume Heatmap tracks the volume of trades at specific price levels. The background color brightens when the price remains in a certain range for an extended period or experiences significant movement. These brighter areas may act as potential support or resistance levels. - The Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator represents buy and sell orders categorized by capital size. As buy orders increase, the corresponding colored line rises. For example, the yellow line tracks orders between $100 and $1,000, while the brown line represents large orders ranging from $1 million to $10 million.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $70,000. BTC is trading at $70,089.97 on the Binance USDT market.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bagheri has criticized a 15-point plan from the U.S., calling it overly ambitious and illogical, according to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency. The plan was reportedly delivered through friendly nations, including Pakistan. Bagheri stated that amid ongoing proposals to end the war, Tehran has finalized its own set of demands but will only disclose them at an appropriate time, stressing that Iran will not yield to external pressure. He explained that the country's demands were formulated based on its own interests and considerations. The spokesperson added that contact with mediators does not signify weakness and that Iran's swift and courageous statement of its position should not be interpreted as submission to its adversaries.

Rotonda, the operator of the digital asset wallet Burrito Wallet, has shut down due to financial difficulties, Newsway reported. The company, which began as a subsidiary of South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb, had already suspended all services in February. Last month, Rotonda posted a notice asking users to withdraw their funds ahead of a planned update. Currently, only the company's website domain remains active.