Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour will speak at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference on April 27 in Las Vegas, discussing prediction markets and Bitcoin. The session, a fireside chat with BTC Inc. CEO Brandon Green, is scheduled for 11:40 AM on the Nakamoto Stage at The Venetian Resort. Mansour is co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, a prediction market platform.
The UAE has become the sixth-largest sovereign Bitcoin holder with a $900 million investment, marking a significant move towards economic diversification. This strategic shift highlights the country's growing interest in cryptocurrencies and could impact global crypto market dynamics. The investment underscores the UAE's increasing role in the evolving digital asset landscape.
On April 21, bitcoin's price fluctuated between $75,000 and $77,000 amid geopolitical tensions, reaching a high of $76,944 following reports of U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan. Market volatility led to the liquidation of 6,769 traders, totaling $97 million. The uncertain geopolitical environment contributed to the sharp price swings ahead of the US-Iran deadline.
Core Scientific has secured a $3.3 billion junk bond deal to fund its transition from Bitcoin mining to AI data centers and to refinance existing debt. The move, announced in April 2026, marks a significant shift in the company's strategy amid ongoing industry changes. The deal underscores the growing investment in AI infrastructure within the crypto sector.
Kalshi and Polymarket are competing to launch crypto perpetual futures, marking a shift from event-based betting to continuous derivatives trading. The move signals increased interest in expanding crypto derivatives markets, though specific launch dates and amounts have not been disclosed. This development highlights the growing focus on innovative financial products within the Web3 space.
Strategy has retaken the lead in Bitcoin holdings after purchasing 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion between April 13 and 19, increasing its total to 815,061 BTC. BlackRock’s IBIT held 802,824 BTC as of April 20, making Strategy the largest holder by approximately 12,200 BTC. Strategy’s average purchase price is $75,527 per Bitcoin.
The Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has risen to 33 on April 21, 2026, the highest since mid-January, indicating a shift from extreme fear. The index, which measures trader sentiment on a 0-100 scale, was at 21 on April 17, reflecting recent market anxiety. This increase suggests growing confidence among crypto traders, though the market remains in a cautious, fearful state.