6,000 ETH worth $9.49m bought today as whale spot activity around Ethereum surges

Massive flows into money market & cash ETFs again, at levels that historically coincided with major market lows.

Emerging markets are experiencing a significant and accelerating outflow of capital. This pressure isn’t fully visible in exchange rates, likely due to heavy intervention by central banks to smooth volatility. The scale of capital flight is approaching levels seen during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis.

Altseason Index is at 20. Historically, levels this low have signaled strong buying opportunities for altcoins.

Spot gold rises above $3380 per ounce for the first time amid safe haven demand. Bitcoin breaks above 87k

🚨China warns it will retaliate against countries aligning with the US on trade.

The dollar index is at its lowest level since March 2022

Several major token unlocks (over $5 million per event) are scheduled in the next 7 days

A whale withdrew 6,528 ETH worth $10.69m from Bitfinex 29 mins ago, the whale currently holds 6,624 ETH worth $10.83m, according to Onchainlens

Spot silver up 1%

Malaysia respects multilateralism, will continue to engage China, EU, US -Trade Minister [mention multilateralism = trade war escalation = bullish crypto]

Gold to oil ratio: 51.37. The highest since October 2020.

The EU is considering ways to allow U.S. LNG exports to comply with its new methane emissions rules to avoid a trade conflict with President Trump amid ongoing tariff threats. -sources

China state-backed funds cut off new investment in US private equity -FT

At close, Shanghai Composite Index up nearly 0.5%, Shenzhen Component Index and Chinext up over 1%

🚨China's foreign ministry, on US sanctions on officials: China strongly condemns and decides to sanction relevant US congress members, officials, and heads of non-governmental organizations [Yes please, escalate]

Nvidia CEO meets Japan PM Ishiba. Discusses AI robotics, AI energy needs

China Foreign Ministry, when asked about Iran foreign minister visit: China, Iran maintaining communications on all levels and sectors

Spot gold new ATH $3395

🚨Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.