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BTC Spot Trading Volume Drops to Lowest Level Since October 2023, Liquidity Drought May Heighten Market Volatility

BTC Spot Trading Volume Drops to Lowest Level Since October 2023, Liquidity Drought May Heighten Market Volatility

Bitcoin spot trading volume has dropped below $8 billion, marking the lowest level since October 2023. Low liquidity is amplifying price volatility, and with the combined impact of the FOMC decision and oil price shocks, the market faces the risk of sharp two-way swings.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Intensifying Stablecoin Divergence: 30-Day Transfer Volume Drops 19%, USDe Faces $1.1 Billion in Redemptions

Intensifying Stablecoin Divergence: 30-Day Transfer Volume Drops 19%, USDe Faces $1.1 Billion in Redemptions

The total market capitalization of stablecoins has reached $322 billion, but the 30-day on-chain transfer volume has dropped to $831 billion. USDT, USDC, and DAI saw a combined net inflow of $6.8 billion, while USDe experienced a $1.1 billion outflow due to its yield being compressed to 3.5%.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Bitcoin ETFs See $2.44 Billion Net Inflows in April, Marking Six-Month High

Bitcoin ETFs See $2.44 Billion Net Inflows in April, Marking Six-Month High

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $2.44 billion in April, marking the highest level since October 2025. Despite a single day of outflows at the end of the month, institutions continued to increase their allocations. Goldman Sachs’ new ETF application has brought the derivatives sector into the spotlight.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Kelp DAO Vulnerability Raises Cross-Chain Bridge Security Concerns: DeFi United Secures $300 Million to Compensate rsETH Holders

Kelp DAO Vulnerability Raises Cross-Chain Bridge Security Concerns: DeFi United Secures $300 Million to Compensate rsETH Holders

Kelp DAO’s cross-chain bridge suffered a $292 million loss in a cyberattack attributed to North Korean hackers. Led by Aave, DeFi United has raised $303 million to compensate rsETH holders. This article examines the sequence of events and the evolving rescue strategies.

Blog Team04/29/2026

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Ethereum Funding Rates Recover: ETH Exits Bearish Zone—Sign of Altcoin Season or Just a Short-Term Rebound?

Ethereum Funding Rates Recover: ETH Exits Bearish Zone—Sign of Altcoin Season or Just a Short-Term Rebound?

After more than a month of bearish funding rates, ETH funding rates have rebounded for the first time, rising to 0.005%-0.006%. Bitmine increased its holdings by $234 million in a single week, now accounting for 4.21% of the total supply.

Blog Team04/29/2026

# Long-Term Bitcoin Catalyst: Institutional Holdings Impact 7% of Circulating Supply

# Long-Term Bitcoin Catalyst: Institutional Holdings Impact 7% of Circulating Supply

Spot Bitcoin ETF holdings have now reached nearly 7% of the circulating supply, but Adam Back notes that institutional accumulation could still take 12 to 18 months. Analyzing the slow bull market dynamics driven by ETFs.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Retail Investor Sentiment Overheats? Bitcoin and Solana FOMO Hits Highest Levels Since Late 2025

Retail Investor Sentiment Overheats? Bitcoin and Solana FOMO Hits Highest Levels Since Late 2025

Santiment data shows a BTC long-to-short ratio of 1.38:1 and SOL reaching 2.98:1, with retail investor optimism hitting its highest level since late 2025. Institutions warn that when retail traders become overly crowded, the market often moves in the opposite direction.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Bitcoin Price Target Analysis: The Macro Logic Behind Michael Saylor’s $10 Million Prediction

Bitcoin Price Target Analysis: The Macro Logic Behind Michael Saylor’s $10 Million Prediction

Analyzing the Macroeconomic Logic Behind Michael Saylor’s $10 Million Bitcoin Price Target: From Corporate Balance Sheet Allocation to the Evolution of National Strategic Reserves, Unpacking the Long-Term Narrative of Bitcoin.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Bitcoin Dominance Surges Past 60% as Altcoins Decline—Reshaping the Market Structure

Bitcoin Dominance Surges Past 60% as Altcoins Decline—Reshaping the Market Structure

Bitcoin’s market dominance has risen to 60.5%, holding steady above $77,000. Most altcoins are experiencing a pullback, while Dogecoin is up 5.5% for the week. The market is showing signs of a supply squeeze.

Blog Team04/29/2026