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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

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

Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? OpenAI Falls Short of Internal Targets, Impacting Tech Stocks and Bitcoin

Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? OpenAI Falls Short of Internal Targets, Impacting Tech Stocks and Bitcoin

OpenAI’s revenue and user growth fell short of internal targets, triggering a broad sell-off in AI-related stocks. The resulting panic spread to the crypto market, with BTC dropping to a 24-hour low of $75,666. A total of 72,000 traders were liquidated, with losses reaching $189 million.

Blog Team04/29/2026

STRC Preferred Shares Explained: How the Bond Market Is Becoming a Bitcoin Magnet and Reshaping Structural Buying Mechanisms

STRC Preferred Shares Explained: How the Bond Market Is Becoming a Bitcoin Magnet and Reshaping Structural Buying Mechanisms

In-depth Analysis of Strategy’s STRC Preferred Shares: Converting Fixed-Income Capital into Bitcoin Buying Pressure, Surpassing ETFs with 818,000 BTC Held—A Deep Dive into Financing Logic, Supply Suppression Effects, and Potential Risk Scenarios

Blog Team04/29/2026

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BlackRock’s IBIT Holdings Surpass 806,700 BTC: ETF Inflows Reshape the Institutional Bitcoin Landscape

BlackRock’s IBIT Holdings Surpass 806,700 BTC: ETF Inflows Reshape the Institutional Bitcoin Landscape

BlackRock’s IBIT holdings have surpassed 806,700 BTC, setting a new record for spot Bitcoin ETFs. Institutional inflows are projected to exceed $65 billion by 2026—an in-depth analysis of structural allocation strategies and their impact on the market.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Bitcoin Mining Paradigm Shift: Declining Hashrate, BTC Sell-Offs, and the Rise of AI Compute Infrastructure—Three Major Transformations

Bitcoin Mining Paradigm Shift: Declining Hashrate, BTC Sell-Offs, and the Rise of AI Compute Infrastructure—Three Major Transformations

This article analyzes the capital rationale and industry impact behind mining companies’ transition from cryptocurrency mining to AI infrastructure.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Seize the 2026 Bitcoin Mining Opportunity: How to Easily Participate in BTC Mining on Gate

Seize the 2026 Bitcoin Mining Opportunity: How to Easily Participate in BTC Mining on Gate

This article will guide you step by step, from scratch, to easily start your BTC mining journey on Gate.

Blog Team04/29/2026

Fidelity Q2 Signal Report: BTC Builds a Strong Base for Major Rally, On-Chain Activity Diverges from Price for ETH and SOL

Fidelity Q2 Signal Report: BTC Builds a Strong Base for Major Rally, On-Chain Activity Diverges from Price for ETH and SOL

Full Analysis of Fidelity Digital Assets Q2 Signal Report: Multiple Bitcoin Indicators Suggest a Bottoming Trend, On-Chain Activity and Price Divergence for ETH and SOL, Network Demand Remains Robust

Blog Team04/28/2026

Exchange BTC Balance Hits 90-Day High: On-Chain Signals Behind the 42,000 BTC Whale Transfer

Exchange BTC Balance Hits 90-Day High: On-Chain Signals Behind the 42,000 BTC Whale Transfer

A whale address transferred 42,000 BTC to exchanges, pushing exchange balances to their highest level in nearly 90 days. On-chain data shows a rapid 0.57% drop within 15 minutes, consistent with sell-off activity. This article analyzes on-chain metrics and shifts in market structure.

Blog Team04/28/2026