Bitcoin reached $78,029, a monthly high, driven by institutional buying and easing geopolitical tensions. Large holders bought around 45,000 BTC last week, boosting investor confidence. Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin could hit $500,000 by the end of 2026, with some hype at $200. The market shows strong bullish sentiment amid rising prices.
Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin buying spree may slow down as his funding tool, STRC preferred stock, remains below its $100 par value. Since last week, STRC shares have traded below this threshold, potentially limiting Saylor’s ability to finance further Bitcoin purchases. The situation raises questions about the continuation of his aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
A new documentary claims that Bitcoin's true creators were two individuals, Hal Finney and Len Sassaman, rather than Satoshi Nakamoto. The film suggests that Finney and Sassaman played key roles in Bitcoin's development, challenging the widely held belief that Nakamoto was a single pseudonymous figure. The documentary highlights their contributions and raises questions about Bitcoin's true origins.
A new documentary suggests that Hal Finney and Len Sassaman may have been Bitcoin’s co-creators, challenging the traditional Satoshi Nakamoto narrative. The film, based on a four-year investigation by author William D. Cohan and private investigator Tyler Maroney, explores the possibility that Finney and Sassaman played key roles in Bitcoin’s development, raising questions about Nakamoto’s true identity.
Bitcoin’s Bull Score Index has risen to 50, entering a neutral zone for the first time in this bear market, according to CryptoQuant. This shift suggests improved market conditions but does not indicate a trend reversal, as similar past episodes in March 2022 saw prices decline afterward. The index's recovery reflects recent price stabilization from lows in the low-$60,000s.
Onramp has launched a new Bitcoin finance platform aimed at providing BTC-native services. The platform, announced on April 22, 2026, is designed to enhance Bitcoin's utility in financial applications. This move aims to expand Bitcoin's ecosystem by offering specialized financial tools and services directly integrated with BTC, supporting the growing demand for Bitcoin-based financial solutions.
Bitcoin surged to $93,259, an 11-week high, driving gains in crypto-related stocks. Coinbase (COIN) increased 1.8% premarket, Robinhood (HOOD) rose 1.6%, and MicroStrategy (MSTR) gained 2.2%. The rally was supported by increased risk appetite following an extended U.S.-Iran cease-fire and a new UK product launch. Piper Sandler also raised its price target on Coinbase to $180.
