Today's updates in the crypto market: Key news and analysis (April 24, 2026)
🔥 Major buy from BitMine Immersion Technologies BitMine Immersion Technologies just announced the purchase of 10,000 ETH from the Ethereum Foundation for $23.87 million. This buy is one of the largest institutional deals in Ethereum's history, reflecting the growing institutional interest in crypto. The aim of the deal is to support protocol development and achieve sustainability in decentralized finance (DeFi) projects.
US stocks closed mixed at the end of Friday's trading, with indices moving upward as gains were recorded in the tech, basic materials, and consumer services sectors. On the flip side, losses were noted in the telecom, healthcare, and industrial sectors, which dragged the indices down.
By the end of trading in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 0.16%, while the S&P 500 climbed about 0.80% and the Nasdaq Composite surged roughly 1.63%.
Confirmed #TRUMP the news, and the speech is indeed happening, while the market is watching #crypto every word closely. The market is holding its breath ahead of the "Mar-a-Lago" event scheduled for Saturday, which is set to be the most politically charged event in the crypto space this year.
What the president actually says could swing market sentiment rapidly in either direction.
The inflow streak for Ethereum funds, which lasted for 10 days, has sharply broken. The price of Ethereum dipped to $2300 during today's Asian trading session, but that doesn't necessarily mean we're facing grim bearish predictions. $ETH
Betcoin dipped below the $78,000 mark on Friday, but it's still on track for its fourth consecutive weekly gain, fueled by ongoing institutional inflows, while rising geopolitical tensions and soaring oil prices have capped the momentum.
Morgan Stanley Investment Management has launched a stablecoin reserve portfolio, which is a government money market fund designed to meet investment requirements under the proposed GENIUS Act for stablecoin issuers.
This fund, part of Morgan Stanley's institutional liquidity fund with the ticker MSNXX, will enable stablecoin payment issuers to invest the required reserves backing their existing stablecoins. The portfolio aims to preserve capital, provide daily liquidity, and generate income while maintaining a stable net asset value of $1.00.
Shares of Mondi PLC (LON:MNDI) dropped over 5% on Friday after reporting a core EBITDA of €212.00 million for Q1, including fair value gains from forests of €8.00 million. This fell short of analysts' expectations, which were around €220.00-225.00 million, a miss of about 8%.
Nomura Holdings (TYO:8604) reported a slight uptick in their Q4 profits on Friday, while revenues soared sharply thanks to the robust performance of their asset management division, as the trading desk held steady against increasing market volatility.
Breaking / European stocks took a hit on Friday as hopes for a quick deal to end the war with Iran faded, and concerns about oil supply disruptions lingered.
Global Oil Shock: Are tensions in the Strait of Hormuz pushing prices to record levels?
Global energy markets are experiencing a strong bull run, with oil prices climbing for the fifth consecutive day, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions and stalled negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, threatening to delay the return of supplies from the Gulf. Brent crude has surged to $106 a barrel, racking up nearly 17% weekly gains, while West Texas Intermediate is hovering around $96.5 with a weekly increase of about 15%. This spike reflects a mix of geopolitical anxiety and an actual supply crunch.
Intel (INTC) stock surged over 21.8% after hours, hitting $81.37, driven by quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations and strong future guidance, even though the stock closed at $66.78 during the regular session.
Gold prices dipped on Friday, heading towards weekly losses, as rising oil prices fueled fears of accelerating inflation and sustained high interest rates for a longer period, coinciding with stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran.
💰 Strong inflows into Bitcoin 7 consecutive days of institutional funds... led by BlackRock Clear signal: the big players are still betting on the market
⚠️ Important Warning Manipulation incident on the Polymarket platform reveals weaknesses in some systems $ even Vitalik Buterin called for more secure solutions
📉 Market today 🔻 Ethereum and Solana under pressure 🔻 Slight pullbacks... but natural after the upswing
🎯 Summary: The market is caught between "big players' confidence" and "rapid volatility" and the winner is the one who knows how to pick the timing 👀
The crypto market is witnessing a notable recovery today, driven by a strong price surge and geopolitical and regulatory developments that could reshape the global financial landscape. Amidst the wave of optimism, security risks also emerge, reminding investors that the market remains fragile. 🟢 #bitcoin is leading the wave... Has the bullish explosion begun?
Oil Ignites Again: Geopolitical Tensions Redraw the Price Map
The global energy markets are experiencing a strong bullish wave, as oil prices have surpassed key psychological levels, driven by rising tensions in the Gulf region and stalled negotiations between Iran and the United States. This scenario clearly illustrates how geopolitical factors can redirect the markets in record time. 📈 Strong price surge! Brent crude futures have jumped past $103 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate has climbed to around $94, continuing the positive momentum that started in previous sessions. This increase follows strong gains exceeding $3 in a single day, reflecting a clear shift in market sentiment towards the bullish direction.
Ethereum on the brink of explosion… Is the 'super cycle' about to begin?
The coin #Ethereum is nearing a breakout above $2,400, as institutional bets on its future escalate like never before. 💼 Recent reports suggest that ETH could reach $250,000 in the long term, backed by a vision that considers Ethereum: An asset that generates returns (Staking) An advanced store of value A cornerstone in the DeFi world In a move that reflects this confidence, BitMine Immersion Technologies has purchased thousands of units of ETH, bolstering the hypothesis of smart money entering the market aggressively.
The price of #Betcoin jumped by 2.5% today after the president #DonaldJTrump confirmed the extension of the ceasefire in Iran, and the market moved exactly as predicted. The coin $BTC touched $77,500 in morning trades in Asia, marking its highest level since last Friday's peak of $78,300, which was the highest in two months. $BTC
Oil prices surged during trading on Wednesday, surpassing the $100 per barrel mark for Brent crude, in a sharp upward movement that wiped out previous negative gains, following reports of three container ships being fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz. #news #usa #iran
The Race to the Future: Europe Enters the Tokenized Finance Battle
In a joint letter signed by 39 European financial institutions, including Boerse Stuttgart and Nasdaq, these entities urged the European Union to accelerate blockchain regulation reforms, warning that delays could leave the continent trailing behind the United States in the realm of Tokenized Finance. The DLT testbed launched in 2023 allows companies to test trading and settling tokenized assets like stocks and bonds. However, its inclusion in a broader legislative package could delay the necessary reforms. Institutions are calling for the system to be separated and adopted as an independent law to fast-track implementation.