The UAE plans to launch a new oil pipeline in 2027 that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.

The move signals growing efforts to reduce dependence on one of the world’s most critical geopolitical choke points for energy markets.

Strategy has reportedly retired 1.5 billion dollars of 2029 convertible debt using 1.38 billion dollars in cash.

That means:
• lower debt
• reduced future dilution risk
• stronger balance sheet

Settlement is expected on May 19.

400+ ALTCOINS WERE HEAVILY LONG.

71% of traders were long. 29% were short.

That’s roughly 2.5 traders going long for every 1 trader shorting.

When everyone leans one side, the market usually moves the other way.

The dump was obvious.

Copper, gold, silver, and energy have all moved higher since their 2022 lows.

Liquidity and macro conditions have also improved.

So will Bitcoin really go back to 2022 lows again..

At least 193 million dollars in crypto assets have reportedly been disclosed by Trump officials and nominees, according to The Washington Post.

Reports suggest nearly 70 top appointees hold digital assets.

JUST IN: Michael Saylor hints at buying more Bitcoin.

"₿ig Dot Energy."

After the long liquidation this weekend and 5 billion USD in OI got flushed, the degens reversed to shorts.

There is now $5,140,000,000 in short liquidation above.

Iran launches “Hormuz Safe” maritime insurance platform with Bitcoin payments to bypass SWIFT and Western insurers.

Ethereum’s Smart Money Flow Index is turning green — suggesting accumulation from larger market participants.

Smart money positioning is strengthening while sentiment remains mixed.

$95,000,000,000 erased from Japan's stock market today as Japanese bond yields soared to a new ATH.

Bitcoin long-term holders are back at their highest level since 2025.

• LTH supply: 15.26M BTC
• ~316K BTC accumulated in the last 30 days
• Reversing last year’s 650K BTC distribution phase

Long-term conviction appears to be strengthening again despite recent volatility

Bitcoin has fallen below the 77,000 level.

The next major support traders are watching is around 75K, which could be retested if selling pressure continues.

US oil climbs above $106 as the US reportedly rejects Iran’s latest peace proposal.

Markets see 0% chance of Fed rate cuts until 2027.

Even more, the FedWatch Tool is pricing in a 55% chance of a rate hike by January.

Crypto sentiment has dropped to 25 — officially back into Extreme Fear territory.

Panic, volatility, and macro uncertainty are dominating the market as traders turn highly defensive.

Iran just built a crypto-powered shipping toll inside the Strait of Hormuz.

Reports claim tankers moving through Hormuz are paying up to $2M in Bitcoin and Tether for safe passage and insurance.

- No SWIFT. - No banks. - Just crypto payments moving across borders.

Russia used yuan for oil.
India used rupees.
Now Iran may be using crypto at one of the world’s most important shipping routes.

While Western governments are still debating crypto rules, some countries are already using blockchain as a tool for trade and global politics.