Bitcoin traded cautiously near technical support after President Trump's threat against Iran rattled markets, lifting intraday volatility across crypto and equities. Traders are watching headlines as risk appetite shifts.
Bitcoin fell under $68,000 on April 7, touching an intraday low of $67,724 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure stirred risk-off flows. The move followed a failed attempt to clear $70,000 and coincided with roughly $60 million in leveraged liquidations, per Coinglass.
CME Group has added two new crypto futures contracts, extending its product suite beyond Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP. The move reinforces CME's role as a primary institutional hub for traded crypto derivatives.
Morgan Stanley is targeting an April 8 launch for a bitcoin ETF on NYSE Arca and is reportedly pricing fees below BlackRock’s 0.25% IBIT rate, sparking inflow hype across crypto markets.
On April 6, 2026, Ripple-backed XRP surpassed Bitcoin to become the most traded asset on Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, reflecting growing demand amid a broader market recovery. The shift highlights rising liquidity and bullish momentum for XRP in a key regional market.
MicroStrategy purchased 4,871 Bitcoin for about $329.9 million at an average price of $67,718, increasing its BTC exposure while most corporate buyers remain inactive. The move is seen as a strong signal of continued institutional conviction in Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy, the largest publicly listed corporate holder of Bitcoin, appears ready to resume BTC purchases this week after a brief pause; CEO Michael Saylor signaled the move by reviving his ‘orange dot’. The restart breaks a short hiatus in what had been one of the longest-running corporate buying programs.
MicroStrategy shares fell for a second straight session, closing the week at $120—far below the $542 all‑time high. The pullback could deepen even as CEO Michael Saylor signals a possible resumption of Bitcoin accumulation.
Kwasi Kwarteng says he is buying bitcoin via Stack BTC as he warns of a UK market 'doom loop' and faltering fiscal tools. His public move is a notable signal from a senior political figure toward BTC.
Metaplanet said it is targeting an accumulation of 100,000 BTC and now ranks as the world's third-largest holder. A 36% drop in BTC value created a $1.5 billion unrealized loss, but the firm frames the position as a long-term play.