Bitcoin Price Dips 4% After Israeli Strikes on Iran

Bitcoin price dropped 4% to $103,556 after Israeli airstrikes on Iran escalated Middle East tensions, triggering a crypto market selloff and $427M in liquidated long positions.
Bitcoin falls to $103K, options skew hits 3-month low as mideast tensions drive oil prices higher – CoinJournal

Bitcoin dropped to $103K as Middle East tensions spiked oil prices, causing traders to seek downside protection. Options skew hit a 3-month low, reflecting heightened market caution and bearish sentiment.
SEC Undermines Legitimacy of Crypto Oversight, Watchdog Warns – Regulation Bitcoin News

Better Markets criticizes the SEC for lacking transparency in crypto regulation, warning of risks to investors due to informal policies bypassing public rulemaking processes.
Bitcoin Funding Rate Flips Again And History Says A Rally Is Around The Corner

Bitcoin’s funding rate has flipped negative before rebounding, a pattern historically followed by price rallies. Analysts suggest this could lead to short liquidations and upward momentum, while Binance’s trading volume recovery indicates stable liquidity.
Bitcoin Hashrate Hits New All-Time High, Indicates Price Rally

Bitcoin’s hashrate reaches a record 1.046 zettahashes per second, signaling strong security. With 93.3% of BTC mined and corporate adoption growing, mining difficulty hits 121.51 trillion amid post-halving challenges.
Sharplink Gaming drops 73% amid looming $1B Ethereum buy

Sharplink Gaming’s stock dropped 73% after filing to register shares for potential resale, amid plans for a $1B Ethereum purchase. Chairman Joseph Lubin clarified the filing is standard procedure, not an actual sale.
Solaxy Presale Hits $48M After Burning $62M Worth of $SOLX

Solaxy’s presale reaches $48M with $62M worth of $SOLX burned, enhancing token scarcity. The project announces cross-chain infrastructure progress and imminent Layer-2 launch, solidifying its position in the Solana ecosystem.
Cardano Dev Firm Fast-Tracks Starstream Rollout

Cardano’s Starstream zkVM development accelerates with more developers, aiming to simplify privacy-preserving apps on Cardano’s eUTXO model without requiring a network fork.
Chainlink eyes $14.25 support as LINK fights on 2 fronts

Chainlink (LINK) faces resistance at $16, dropping 5.25% amid bearish signals. Key support at $14.25; break below may trigger $2.9M long liquidations. Traders lean short as sentiment weakens.
FSB Chair Says Crypto Nears Tipping Point Amid Retail Surge

FSB Chair Klaas Knot warns crypto may have hit a tipping point due to increased retail access via ETFs and stablecoins, with $27.6T in Q1 2025 stablecoin settlements.