Zcash (ZEC) Jumps 8% Daily, Bitcoin (BTC) Calms at $78K: Weekend Watch

• Bitcoin's price surged to nearly $79,000 following reports on the US-Iran conflict but settled around $78,000 after a brief retracement.
• Ethereum rose to $2,300, while Zcash (ZEC) experienced a significant 8% increase, reaching $380.
• The overall cryptocurrency market capitalization remained stable at $2.680 trillion, with Bitcoin's dominance over altcoins exceeding 58%.

https://cryptopotato.com/zcash-zec-jumps-8-daily-bitcoin-btc-calms-at-78k-weekend-watch/

Pi Network’s New Deadline: What Does the Next Big Update Mean for the PI Token

• The Pi Network team has announced that the protocol update version 23 will be implemented by May 15, requiring all Mainnet nodes to complete necessary steps to remain connected.
• The native token, PI, has stabilized around $0.18 after recent volatility, with historical patterns suggesting potential fluctuations as updates approach.
• PI's price movements appear driven by internal developments rather than broader market trends, with recent gains linked to anticipation for the upcoming protocol update.

https://cryptopotato.com/pi-networks-new-deadline-what-does-the-next-big-update-mean-for-the-pi-token/

Bitcoin ETFs Attract Almost $2B in April as 2026 Turns Green

• April marked a significant recovery for cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin (BTC) surging nearly 12% and spot Bitcoin ETFs attracting almost $2 billion.
• After a challenging five-month period, Ethereum (ETH) ETFs saw a reversal in April with $356 million in inflows, although they remain negative year-to-date.
• BlackRock's IBIT and ETHA ETFs lead the market in terms of overall flows, reflecting strong investor interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.

https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-etfs-attract-almost-2b-in-april-as-2026-turns-green/

Bitcoin Price Faces Risk as Proven Indicator Signals Major Sell-Off

• Bitcoin experienced significant volatility in 2026, starting with a drop to $60,000 followed by a recovery to nearly $80,000, influenced by geopolitical tensions.
• Analyst Ali Martinez highlighted a sell signal from the Tom DeMark Sequential indicator, warning that a drop below $67,500 could lead to further declines.
• Despite a strong performance in April, Bitcoin faces resistance around $80,000, with potential adverse developments in the ongoing conflict possibly impacting its price trajectory.

https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-price-faces-risk-as-proven-indicator-signals-major-sell-off/

Tokenized RWAs See Strong Growth in 2025, Outpacing Stablecoins: Report

• The real-world assets (RWAs) sector experienced significant growth, tripling its market cap from $5.42 billion to $19.32 billion, outpacing stablecoins with a 256.7% increase from January 2025 to Q1 2026.
• Tokenized treasuries remained the largest asset class, despite a slight decline in market share, while commodities, particularly gold-backed tokens, saw substantial growth, with market cap rising 289% during the reporting period.
• The market cap for tokenized stocks and ETFs also increased significantly, with stocks growing to $486.69 million and ETFs to $297.5 million, while RWAs perpetuals volume surged from $313 billion in 2025 to $524.8 billion by Q1 2026.

https://cryptopotato.com/tokenized-rwas-see-strong-growth-in-2025-outpacing-stablecoins-report/

Bitcoin Price Analysis: BTC Closes Above 100-Day MA as Bulls Eye Breakout

• Bitcoin is trading at $78.3k, having closed above the 100-day moving average and broken out of a long-term descending channel, indicating a bullish trend.
• The immediate resistance is at the $80k supply zone, with potential targets of $90k and $85k if a daily close above $80k is achieved.
• Currently, 64.2% of Bitcoin's circulating supply is in profit, but the remaining 35.8% underwater may create selling pressure as prices approach the $80k-$90k range.

https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-price-analysis-btc-closes-above-100-day-ma-as-bulls-eye-breakout/

KelpDAO and Drift Lead Devastating $650M Crypto Hack Wave of April

• In April 2026, crypto-related exploits resulted in losses exceeding $650 million, with KelpDAO and Drift Protocol suffering the largest losses of $292 million and $285.2 million, respectively.
• DeFi projects experienced the highest losses at $609.3 million, with wallet compromises accounting for the majority of total losses at $611 million.
• North Korean hacking groups were responsible for 76% of all crypto hack losses in 2026 through April, primarily due to two major incidents that caused $577 million in losses, indicating a trend of fewer but more impactful attacks.

https://cryptopotato.com/kelpdao-and-drift-lead-devastating-650m-crypto-hack-wave-of-april/

Bitcoin Swings After Iran’s Latest Proposal to the US – What’s Next?

• Bitcoin's price briefly surged to over $79,000 following reports of Iran's peace proposal to the US, but quickly fell back to around $78,000.
• US President Donald Trump's skepticism about the proposal contributed to the halt in Bitcoin's price increase.
• Analysts express caution, with some warning that a key technical indicator suggests a potential drop to under $60,000 if the $67,500 support level is breached.

https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-swings-after-irans-latest-proposal-to-the-us-whats-next/

XRP ETF Inflows Hit 4-Month High: What’s Next for Ripple’s Price?

• Spot XRP ETFs saw a significant rebound in April with $81.59 million in net inflows, marking their best month since December, despite the underlying asset's struggles.
• The total cumulative inflows for XRP ETFs reached an all-time high of $1.3 billion by April 29, although the asset experienced a decline in investor interest earlier in the year.
• XRP's price is at a critical juncture, with analysts suggesting it could either bounce back or face further declines depending on its ability to hold above a key trendline.

https://cryptopotato.com/xrp-etf-inflows-hit-4-month-high-whats-next-for-ripples-price/

Ethereum Whales Go on Accumulation Spree as ETH Awaits Major Trigger

• Ethereum experienced gains for the second consecutive month, with whales accumulating over 140,000 tokens worth approximately $322 million in just four days.
• The cryptocurrency ended April with a 7.3% increase, following a 7% rise in March, breaking a six-month price decline streak.
• Analysts note that while high-leveraged long positions have slightly increased, the market is waiting for a significant trigger to initiate a larger price movement.

https://cryptopotato.com/ethereum-whales-go-on-accumulation-spree-as-eth-awaits-major-trigger/

Ripple (XRP) Gears Up for Big Price Move, Bitcoin (BTC) Stopped at $79K: Weekend Watch

• Bitcoin's recent breakout attempt was halted at $79,000, with the price returning to around $78,000 after a dip below $76,000.
• Most larger-cap altcoins remained stable, with XRP showing potential for a significant price move, targeting either $1.82 or $1.00.
• The total cryptocurrency market cap is steady at just under $2.7 trillion, with Bitcoin's market cap at $1.570 trillion and a dominance of 58.5% over altcoins.

https://cryptopotato.com/ripple-xrp-gears-up-for-big-price-move-bitcoin-btc-stopped-at-79k-weekend-watch/

We Asked AI How High Ripple (XRP) Can Go in May: The Answers Shocked Us

• Ripple's XRP token ended a six-month decline with a minor increase in April, raising questions about its potential rally in May.
• ChatGPT outlines three scenarios for XRP's performance: a conservative rise to $1.60-$1.85, an optimistic surge to $2.20-$2.80, and a low-probability wild card prediction of reaching $3.50.
• The most realistic outcome for May is extended consolidation, with XRP likely to trade between $1.30 and $1.50 unless significant market changes occur.

https://cryptopotato.com/we-asked-ai-how-high-ripple-xrp-can-go-in-may-the-answers-shocked-us/

Ethereum Price Analysis: $2.4K Remains ETH’s Biggest Barrier

• Ethereum is currently trading at $2.32k, facing resistance at the $2.4k level while on-chain data shows a significant decline in exchange reserves, now at a record low of 14.5M ETH.
• The price is testing the declining 100-day moving average around $2.2k, with support from an ascending channel established since February; a close above $2.4k could lead to a breakout towards $2.8k.
• The ongoing decrease in ETH supply on exchanges suggests a potential for sharp price movement once demand increases, despite the current technical gridlock below resistance.

https://cryptopotato.com/ethereum-price-analysis-2-4k-remains-eths-biggest-barrier/

XRP Is Losing Ground to USD and Crashing Against BTC: Ripple Price Analysis

• XRP is trading at $1.39, remaining stable while the broader market gains momentum, but it has broken below a key support level against Bitcoin, indicating weak relative performance.
• On the USDT pair, XRP is within a long-term descending channel, with immediate support at $1.20 and resistance between $1.40-$1.50, but no significant upward movement is expected soon.
• The XRP/BTC pair has dropped to 1,771 sats, confirming new cycle lows against Bitcoin, with the next support at 1,600 sats and no signs of a recovery above the critical 1,800 sats level.

https://cryptopotato.com/xrp-is-losing-ground-to-usd-and-crashing-against-btc-ripple-price-analysis/

Bitcoin Set for Green Zone Entry? Analysts Identify Must-Watch Levels

• Bitcoin has rebounded from a February low of $60,000, gaining nearly 12% in April and prompting speculation about a potential bull market.
• Analysts highlight critical resistance levels at $80,000 and support levels at $75,000, with a decisive close outside this range likely to define the market trend.
• Some analysts remain bearish, noting that Bitcoin has never closed three consecutive months in the green during a bear market, suggesting a potential downturn ahead.

https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-set-for-green-zone-entry-analysts-identify-must-watch-levels/

Was Bitcoin’s April Surge Speculative or Structural? CryptoQuant Offers Insights

• Bitcoin experienced a 12% increase in April, its largest gain in a year, but market analysis suggests the rally was driven by speculative action rather than organic demand.
• CryptoQuant's report indicates that while perpetual futures demand rose, spot demand contracted, highlighting a lack of fundamental support for the price increase.
• The current demand structure resembles that of early 2022, which preceded a multi-month price decline, raising concerns about Bitcoin's price sustainability if demand does not improve.

https://cryptopotato.com/was-bitcoins-april-surge-speculative-or-structural-cryptoquant-offers-insights/

Tether Records $1B Net Profit in Q1 Attestation Report

• Tether's Q1 2026 attestation report shows a net profit exceeding $1 billion, with excess reserves reaching a record $8.23 billion despite market volatility.
• The company holds $141 billion in U.S. Treasury bills, making it the 17th-largest holder globally, and maintains a diverse reserve strategy including gold and bitcoin.
• Tether's USDT circulation increased by $5 billion in Q2 2026, with total assets of over $191.7 billion and liabilities of $183.5 billion, ensuring a solid reserve buffer.

https://cryptopotato.com/tether-records-1b-net-profit-in-q1-attestation-report/

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says the US Is Targeting Iran’s Access to Crypto

• US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that Washington's sanctions campaign is now explicitly targeting Iran's access to cryptocurrency, alongside oil exports and shadow banking.
• The Treasury's "Economic Fury" measures have disrupted significant revenue streams for Iran, with over 1,000 entities and individuals designated under sanctions since February 25.
• The connection between crypto and geopolitical events has influenced Bitcoin's price movements, highlighting the potential for cryptocurrencies to be used in trade settlement and as a workaround for sanctions.

https://cryptopotato.com/treasury-secretary-scott-bessent-says-the-us-is-targeting-irans-access-to-crypto/

Bitcoin Price Pushes Above $80,000 for First Time Since January

• Bitcoin's price has surpassed the $80,000 mark for the first time since January, raising hopes for a potential rally.
• The total cryptocurrency market capitalization has increased to $2.74 trillion, with Bitcoin's dominance at 58.6%.
• Analysts caution that the price surge may be speculative, as on-chain data indicates a lack of fundamental demand support.

https://cryptopotato.com/bitcoin-price-pushes-above-80000-for-first-time-since-january/

Altcoins With Double-Digit Gains as Bitcoin Rocketed to 3-Month High: Market Watch

• Bitcoin surged above $80,500 for the first time since late January, with its market capitalization reaching $1.6 trillion and dominance at 58.5%.
• Most altcoins experienced gains, with Ethereum nearing $2,400, XRP at $1.41, and ZEC seeing a notable 7.3% increase.
• The total cryptocurrency market cap rose by over $50 billion in a day, reaching $2.730 trillion, with SKYAI emerging as the top performer, skyrocketing by 40%.

https://cryptopotato.com/altcoins-with-double-digit-gains-as-bitcoin-rocketed-to-3-month-high-market-watch/

Institutional Demand at 500% of Bitcoin Supply Could Drive BTC to $96K: Analyst

• Institutions are purchasing Bitcoin at over five times the rate of its daily production, historically leading to significant price increases.
• Charles Edwards predicts a potential 24% price rise over the next month, possibly bringing BTC to around $96,000, based on past demand-to-supply ratios.
• Despite Bitcoin's recent price surge past $80,000, analysts caution that the increase is driven by speculative trading rather than genuine spot demand, indicating potential market instability.

https://cryptopotato.com/institutional-demand-at-500-of-bitcoin-supply-could-drive-btc-to-96k-analyst/