Crypto Industry News & Market Trends

Fidelity Adds $19M Into FBTC as Bitcoin ETFs Snap 3-Day Outflow Streak

First inflow day for bitcoin ETFs this week.　　Ether ETFs told a different story. The group extended its losing streak to four consecutive days, with net outflows of $23.64 million. Blackrock‘s ETHA accounted for the bulk of the decline, shedding $50.57 million. Additional outflows were seen in Bitwise’s ETHW, Grayscale‘s ETHE, and Fidelity’s FETH.　　There were, however, pockets of demand. Blackrock‘s ETHB attracted $29.10 million, continuing to serve as a key inflow channel, while Grayscale’s Ether Mini Trust added $4.72 million. These gains softened but did not reverse the overall negative flow. Trading volumes came in at $339.87 million, with net assets ending at $13.25 billion.　　Beyond the major assets, flows weakened. XRP ETFs recorded net outflows of $5.83 million, all of it tied to Bitwise‘s XRP product. Despite relatively modest trading activity of $16.90 million, the move marked a shift from the prior day’s inflows. Net assets held at $1.04 billion.　　Solana ETFs also broke their recent inactivity streak, but not in a positive direction. Grayscales GSOL posted a $1.24 million outflow, the sole movement after three days of no trading. Total value traded reached $23.51 million, with net assets closing at $849.48 million.　　The broader picture remains one of hesitation. Bitcoins return to

05-02Industry

Visa Taps Japanese Ripple Affiliate To Offer BTC, ETH, XRP Rewards Via Credit Cards

Visa Inc. has partnered with Ripple affiliate SBI Holdings and its crypto division SBI VC Trade to launch a new line of credit cards in Japan. It aims to convert spending rewards into digital assets, such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP.　　Visa Partners Ripple-Backed SBI Holdings　　The Visa-SBI product will be issued in collaboration with APLUS Co. Ltd. on May 1, according to an announcement. It focuses on offering users the opportunity to acquire crypto exposure with the help of making regular purchases.　　The reward points are automatically converted into a chosen crypto at no extra cost, as cardholders spend on it. To get the payouts of the digital assets, Visa requires users to have an account with SBI VC Trade.　　There are two versions of the card, one standard with an offering that targets beginners. Meanwhile, the ‘Gold’ premium version targets more spenders with higher returns. The Gold version will be able to give up to 10% in crypto, with the standard version getting up to 2.5%.　　Recently, Visa has stepped up its game in the crypto industry. Earlier, this week, it partnered Coinbase-backed Base, Polygon, and other Layer 1 blockchains to support stablecoin settlements.　　How Can Users Avail Rewards？　　When signing up, applicants

05-02Industry

ZRO Technical Analysis May 1

ZRO is approaching the critical support at $1.3982 from the $1.43 level; under downtrend pressure, RSI 33 gives an oversold signal, but breakdown risk is high.　　Current Price Position and Critical Levels　　ZRO‘s current price is at $1.43, positioned below EMA20 ($1.63) within the overall downtrend. With a 24-hour loss of 1.52%, the price is squeezed in the $1.42-$1.46 range and pulling back toward strong supports on the 1D timeframe. The Supertrend indicator is giving a bearish signal and highlighting the $1.80 resistance. In MTF analysis, 3 critical levels stand out: there’s a 1 support/2 resistance confluence on 1D, while 3D and 1W show less activity. This structure increases the likelihood of testing the $1.3982 support in the short term; if it holds, a reaction buy could come, but if broken, downside targets will activate. Volume is low at $8.89M, signaling that big players are waiting for liquidity hunting.　　Support Levels: Buyer ZonesPrimary Support　　$1.3982 (Strength Score: 78/100) – This level stands out as ZROs most critical buyer zone. Originating from the order block structure on 1D and 4H timeframes, this zone has been tested 3 times in the last 2 weeks and rejected each time with strong volume spikes. It shows full confluence

05-02Industry

Exclusive: Bitcoin Breaks $78,000 on Risk-On Shift but Crypto CEO Warns the Rally Has a Ceiling

The post Exclusive: Bitcoin Breaks $78,000 on Risk-On Shift but Crypto CEO Warns the Rally Has a Ceiling appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News　　Bitcoin pushed to $78,254 Thursday, up 2.69% in 24 hours and outperforming a broader crypto market that rose 2.08%, as a macro risk-on shift lifted digital assets alongside equities.　　The recovery comes against a backdrop that remains uncertain. President Trump said Thursday he is “not satisfied” with the latest peace proposal from Iran, delivered through Pakistani mediators, sending US oil prices erasing earlier losses on the news. The Strait of Hormuz remains contested. Brent crude has been trading above $120 per barrel. And yet markets are moving higher, a signal that investors are choosing to focus on macro tailwinds rather than geopolitical noise for now.　　Is an Altcoin Season Starting？　　The question on every traders mind as Bitcoin approaches $80,000 is whether the current move marks the beginning of a broader altcoin rally. Abhay Agarwal, Founder and CEO of GetBit, told Coinpedia the answer requires careful framing.　　“Historically, market cycles tend to begin with Bitcoin leading the move,” Agarwal said. “As confidence builds and liquidity expands, capital gradually flows into higher-risk segments of the market.”　　He was careful to draw a distinction

05-02Industry

Marscat And Origins Network Join Forces To Power Scalable Web3 Applications With Decentralized Cloud Computing

As part of efforts to enhance user experiences across AI-powered decentralized applications, Marscat, a Web3 application engine, today announced a strategic partnership with Origins Network, a decentralized cloud computation network. The partnership, announced today, enabled Marscat to integrate Origins Networks decentralized computation infrastructure to advance the effectiveness of decentralized applications on its Web3 application engine platform.　　Marscat is a decentralized connection network and Web3 application engine that runs a network for decentralized applications, enabling them to operate in a privacy, serverless environment without reliance on centralized servers, ensuring secure communication, scalable application deployments, and tamper-resistant interactions.　　What This Collaboration Means For Marscat　　Through the partnership above, Marscat leverages Origins Networks computing infrastructure to ensure a reliable execution of decentralized applications on its Web3 application platform. Origins Network functions as a modular public blockchain that has expertise in connecting Web3 projects with cutting-edge verifiable computation solutions. Its decentralized computation infrastructure enables AI agents and Web3 applications to interact on-chain with rapid (real-time) executions and always-on availability.　　The integration of Origins Network‘s computing infrastructure means that Web3 applications on Marscat are now more competitive, thus meeting the need for more users, and as a result, significantly enhancing customer experience. Through the collaboration, Origins Network’s computing solution

05-02Industry

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Locks $508M in ETH, Hold 4% Of Total ETH Supply

The post Tom Lees Bitmine Locks $508M in ETH, Hold 4% Of Total ETH Supply appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News　　Just like Michael Saylor‘s Strategy, Tom Lee’s Bitmine Immersion Technologies is showing no signs of slowing down. According to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence, Bitmine recently locked around $508 million worth of ETH, adding to its already massive holdings.　　The firm now holds a significant share of the network‘s staked supply, impacting ETH’s available supply.　　Bitmine Adds $508 Million ETH Stake　　Arkham transaction data shows that six large transfers were made from Bitmine-linked wallets to Coinbase Prime staking addresses over the last day. The transactions included multiple ETH deposits worth tens of millions of dollars each.　　Some of the largest transfers were worth around $73 million, $69 million, $65 million, and $52 million. Combined, the recent batch of transactions totaled roughly $508 million in Ethereum staking activity.　　Tom Lee just staked $508.4M ETH　　Bitmine has now staked over 4 MILLION ETH (worth $9.3B) – thats 10.5% of the total staked ETH supply.　　Tom Lee is buying and staking ETH. pic.twitter.com/NofM7r0YRG　　— Arkham (@arkham) May 1, 2026　　This suggests Bitmine is still aggressively expanding its long-term Ethereum strategy instead of slowing down.　　Bitmine Now Holds Over 4 Million ETH　　Reports suggest that

05-02Ethereum

Ethereum liquidation map pins $874m long “trapdoor” and $403m short cliff

Coinglass data show Ethereum longs face about $874m in liquidations below $2,206, while shorts risk roughly $403m above $2,412, creating two key forced‑flow bands.Coinglass data show that if Ethereums price drops below $2,206, cumulative long liquidations across major centralized exchanges would reach about $874 million.On the upside, a clean break above $2,412 would flip pressure onto shorts, with roughly $403 million in cumulative short liquidations triggered on mainstream CEXs at that level.These bands mark two key liquidation “walls” where concentrated leverage could turn a 5%–6% move in spot ETH into a much larger derivatives-driven cascade in either direction.　　Derivatives analytics platform Coinglass is flagging fresh stress points on Ethereums futures liquidation heatmap, with hundreds of millions of dollars in leverage stacked just above and below current prices.　　Coinglass heatmap flags ETHs next forced‑flow zones　　According to the latest heatmap bands, if ETH slides under roughly $2,206, the cumulative notional value of long positions queued for forced closure on leading centralized exchanges would reach about $874 million.　　Conversely, if ETH breaks convincingly above around $2,412, Coinglass estimates that shorts worth roughly $403 million would be pushed into liquidation, as margin requirements are breached and exchanges auto-close positions.　　Coinglass explains in its ETH liquidation documentation that the

05-02Ethereum

Tom Lee’s Bitmine stakes $508M ETH as holdings top 5M

Tom Lees Bitmine has staked about $508 million worth of Ethereum in a recent move tracked by Arkham. Bitmine recently staked about $508 million worth of ETH, according to Arkham on-chain data.Bitmines Ethereum holdings crossed 5 million ETH, placing it among the largest institutional holders.More than 4 million Bitmine ETH is staked, equal to about 10.5% of total staked supply.　　The transfers were routed through institutional channels, adding to the firms ongoing staking strategy.　　The latest activity comes as Bitmine continues to increase its exposure to Ethereum. On-chain data shows the firm has now staked more than 4 million ETH, valued at about $9.3 billion, representing around 10.5% of total staked supply.　　ETH holdings cross 5 million milestone　　Recent disclosures show Bitmines total Ethereum holdings have crossed 5 million ETH. The company reported holdings of about 5.07 million ETH, marking a key milestone in its accumulation strategy.　　Chairman Tom Lee said, “Bitmine ETH holdings crossed 5 million this past week,” noting the pace of accumulation has been rapid.　　The firm now holds more than 4% of the total ETH supply. This places Bitmine among the largest institutional holders of Ethereum in the market.　　Strategy focuses on staking and supply control　　Bitmine has focused on staking a large share

05-01Ethereum

XRP to $10,000? Ripple CTO emeritus rejects bold claim

Ripple CTO Emeritus David Schwartz has dismissed claims that XRP could reach $10,000. David Schwartz said the $10,000 XRP prediction does not match normal market behavior.Schwartz said old XRP comments were about liquidity needs, not a future price promise.He also rejected claims of hidden government XRP deals, calling them conspiracy theories.　　His comments came during an online debate about old XRP price discussions and market valuation models.　　Schwartz said the idea does not match normal market behavior. He argued that if even a small chance of such a move existed, wealthy and rational investors would already be buying XRP heavily.　　Old XRP comments return to focus　　The debate followed renewed attention on a 2017 post in which Schwartz discussed XRP liquidity. Some users treated the old comments as a price target, but Schwartz said the post explained transaction needs, not a future price promise.　　He had said XRP could not be “dirt cheap” if it handled very large payment flows. Schwartz later clarified that the point was about liquidity, market depth, and settlement size.　　Additionally, Schwartz has also rejected claims that XRP is part of secret government or central bank plans. He described such claims as a “conspiracy theory” and warned investors against relying on hidden

05-01Industry

Ripple Partner SBI Holdings To Acquire Stake In BitBank Exchange

Ripple‘s Japan-based partner, SBI Holdings, is looking to purchase a stake in the Bitbank exchange. It marks another upgrade to SBI’s growing crypto-linked holdings as it continues acquiring a stake in crypto exchanges.　　Ripple Affiliate SBI Holdings To Buy Stake In BitBank　　The Tokyo-headquartered company has confirmed it has begun talks with Bitbank following a letter of intent. According to the announcement, it is aiming to acquire the exchange, pending due diligence and approvals.　　SBI affirmed, “In this transaction, we aim to make Bitbank a consolidated subsidiary of our company.” The statement stressed its desire to gain greater control of the exchange.　　The Ripple-affiliated company made it clear that other details will be finalized subsequently. It added that the timing and method of the share purchase will be decided following ongoing assessments.　　In addition, SBI noted the change in Japans regulatory stance, as earlier cited by the Japan Stock Exchange CEO Hiromi Yamaji. The government is contemplating a shift to bring crypto assets under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. This would make digital assets more like other financial assets and could open up the domestic market.　　When SBI announced the deal, it said, “By welcoming Bitbank into our group and maximizing synergies within the group,

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