The financial market is experiencing a start to the week (Monday, April 20, 2026) marked by a strong divergence between traditional stocks and cryptocurrencies, driven mainly by renewed geopolitical tensions.
1. The Strait of Hormuz and the "Flip" of Bitcoin After a brief rally that brought Bitcoin to touch $78,000 on Friday due to hopes of a truce, the situation changed drastically this weekend.
Closure of the Strait of Hormuz: Iran reinstated controls or closures on this key maritime route, creating uncertainty about global energy supply. Impact on Prices: Bitcoin fell back to levels close to $74,000 at the start of this Monday. Contrast with Oil: While cryptocurrencies were falling, Brent crude jumped 5.7% due to the risk of war.
2. Traditional Markets: Historical Highs Despite the decline in digital assets, U.S. markets showed surprising resilience at the close of last week and the start of this week. Records on Wall Street: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reached historical highs, driven by AI and solid corporate earnings. Divergence of Assets: Analysts highlight that traditional risk assets are ignoring the tensions that are affecting the crypto sector.
3. Crisis in the DeFi Sector (KelpDAO Hack) An internal event in the crypto ecosystem is causing a massive impact this weekend:
Exploitation of $290 Million: The KelpDAO protocol suffered a hack linked to the Lazarus group, triggering panic in the DeFi sector. Massive Withdrawals: Protocols like Aave saw net outflows of up to $6.2 billion (23% of their capital), as users flee to liquidity for fear of contagion.
• According to data from CryptoQuant, whales have accumulated +270,000 BTC in the last 30 days • This is the largest accumulation wave since 2013 • At the same time, BTC reserves on exchanges have fallen to their lowest level since December 2017
👉 This is not insignificant: When supply leaves exchanges and goes into strong hands, it is usually associated with long-term holding strategies, reducing selling pressure in the market.
Remember that less BTC available for sale + institutional accumulation = structurally bullish context (though not necessarily immediate)
IS IT THE END OF P2P OR A BANKING TRAP? THE TRUTH ABOUT THE BANK OF VENEZUELA AND BINANCE
The news that everyone was waiting for has arrived, but with a "dark side" that no one told you about. This April 2026, the integration of the Bank of Venezuela (BDV) into Binance for direct purchases with card has gone from being the "crypto dream" to a nightmare of blockages and unjustified debits according to reports from multiple users. 1. THE MILESTONE: BDV CARDS ON BINANCE After the relaxation of international licenses, Binance opened the floodgates: now you can register your debit or credit card from the Bank of Venezuela to buy USDT, BTC, or ETH instantly.
**Crypto Today: BTC defends key supports while the market corrects**
The crypto market opens in red with corrections in the main currencies. Bitcoin (BTC) trades above **$75,800** (-2.18%), Ethereum (ETH) falls to **$2,360** (-3.18%) losing the psychological level of $2.4K, and BNB retreats to **$633** (-1.46%).
What is happening?
BTC shows short-term weakness and the key will be to see if it holds the support between $75K and $76K. If it loses this, we could see greater volatility. ETH is suffering more, reflecting a lower risk appetite in its ecosystem. BNB, on the other hand, maintains a more controlled decline.
In the next 24 to 48 hours, we must closely monitor volatility, possible liquidations due to leverage, and price reactions at these round levels. Also, remember that when the market falls and some altcoins rise (top movers), it is usually due to rapid liquidity rotation or specific news, movements that carry high risk.
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🔴Summary of the week in the Middle East (April 10-17, 2026)
The military conflict between the U.S.-Israel and Iran (and associated fronts) had important diplomatic advances, but it remains fragile. The most relevant: A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon President Donald Trump announced on April 16 a 10-day ceasefire that went into effect at midnight (local time).
🔘It was achieved after calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. It includes direct negotiations (the first in decades) and a possible meeting at the White House.
🔘Netanyahu clarified that Israeli troops will remain in southern Lebanon for now. - Hezbollah said it will respect it if Israel complies.
🔘First hours: mutual accusations of violations (intermittent bombings reported by Lebanon).
🔘In Beirut, there were celebrations with gunfire and fireworks. Thousands of displaced people began to return. **Front with Iran👇🏻**
🔘The temporary ceasefire of 2 weeks (mediated by Pakistan, since April 8) continues, which expires around April 22.
🔘Trump says that the talks “look good,” Iran has made “key concessions,” and that the war “should end soon.”
🔘The U.S. maintains a naval blockade at Iranian ports (not the entire Strait of Hormuz, according to clarifications from the Pentagon), which affects trade and oil. Iran warns that it could respond by closing routes in the Gulf. Balance in Lebanon (most active front) In conclusion, it can be said that the region is experiencing a moment of diplomatic hope with fragile truces, but the risk of escalation remains high if there are no advances before April 22.
90% of crypto investors DO NOT take FDV into account.
And it is the main reason why their holdings do not stop losing value until the underworld.
I'll give you an example with $ONDO :
$ONDO has an FDV of $12.56B.
This means that when 100% of your tokens are released, you will have to have that capitalization to maintain your price.
Impossible? No. Difficult? Also.
What I mean by this?
That even though ONDO has made me earn a lot of money and I still maintain a good amount, all projects have an organic ceiling and 90% will never reach these capitalizations.
Always keep the FDV in mind to know what to hold, what not to hold and until when. Otherwise, you will be making probably disastrous investments.
Bitcoin's sharp 5% drop to $67,000 today can be attributed to several factors:
⚫ The US Jobs Report showed an increase of 272,000 jobs in May, indicating an overheated economy and reducing the likelihood of an interest rate cut this week. ⚫ The reaction to the macro data triggered liquidations of over $250 million in traders' positions, taking the BTC price to $69,000. ⚫ A dormant Bitcoin whale transferred 8,000 BTC ($535.6 million) to exchanges after 5.5 years. ⚫ Bitcoin miners sold 1,200 BTC yesterday, the largest daily sale since late March
Despite the drop, there is an increase in calls to buy Bitcoin on social media. Historically, when sell calls close the gap with buy calls, market panic and FUD occur, often leading to a bounce in the cryptocurrency.
You must know when to start buying, what to buy, when to start selling...
There are many different strategies, research and try the one that best suits what you are looking for.
Don't play with putting money in and waiting for “something.”
2/ Follow the plan
There will be moments of great panic and euphoria.
You must have a cold mentality.
Follow the plan you have, buy and sell when it's your turn.
Don't let your emotions get the better of you.
3/ Take advantage of the downhills
You will always have corrections in the market.
Buy when there is fear, sell when there is euphoria.
Save or withdraw liquidity for corrections, buy what you were looking for.
4/ Remember to make a profit
You are here to make money.
Be careful with holding alts without knowing when to sell.
Also be careful with always rotating.
5/ Don't become too greedy
It's the worst thing that can happen to you.
Start earning money and wanting more without control.
Greed can leave you out in this market.
Once you understand this you will earn money.
6/ Be careful with leverage
You are not going to earn more by leveraging yourself pointlessly.
There are many cases of people who lose everything due to leverage.
The crypto market is inherently volatile, don't look to turn it into a casino.
7/ Lower the ego
On social networks you will see many people bragging about profits/operations. Don't get into the psychological game of wanting to “be the best.”
Avoid guessing, start investing.
8/ Low profile
It can be tempting to start buying unnecessary things with profits or possible future profits.
But better keep a low profile and don't try to force yourself to improve your lifestyle. Do not presume.
9/ Patience is the key
Many enter this sector with the intention of making quick money. This doesn't work like that and patience is key. Seek to make money in the medium-long term, avoid wanting to make money quickly and without meaning.
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