Inside The Hunt for Satoshi: New Documentary Digs into Biggest Bitcoin Mystery
Finding Satoshi is the latest documentary attempting to solve the mystery of who created Bitcoin, focusing both on the technological quest and the human aspect of it.
Finding Satoshi’s Approach * Director Tucker Tooley merges investigative journalism with the story of the “human” behind Bitcoin. * Avoided any kind of conspiracy theories. Focused on the context and struggles of Satoshi, and how they developed Bitcoin and disappeared.
Investigative Process * Initially, the idea was ridiculed by cryptocurrency enthusiasts. That was when journalist Bill Cohan had to recruit private investigator Tyler Maroney. * The filmmakers limited their suspects to a handful of cryptographers with the necessary knowledge and connections to Bitcoin. * Among them were cryptography giants such as Whitfield Diffie, as well as experienced people such as Joseph Lubin and Katie Haun.
Why Does This Matter? * Maroney: Bitcoin was originally conceived as a privacy coin to fight “surveillance capitalism,” not a value store. Context is essential. * High stakes: Satoshi is thought to own ∼1.1M BTC that haven't moved once since their creation. * Some people aren't interested in the truth. Some investors might like the idea of Satoshi remaining a mystery due to reputation risks.
Next Steps * The team says they’ve uncovered a conclusive answer, but won't release it beyond the documentary. * Aims: To make an incredibly difficult topic engaging and understandable. * Finding Satoshi will premiere on April 22, 2026 at findingsatoshi.com.
Crypto Prices Fall After Iran Accuses U.S. of Impeding Peace Talks With Blockade
Thursday saw crypto prices fall amid geopolitical risks, as BTC fell by 2%, falling below the $79K mark following a brief rise.
Price Decline & Liquidations * BTC: -2% to $77,593 after touching $79K Wednesday, its highest level in 11+ weeks. * ETH: -2% to $2,337. XRP, BNB, SOL, and DOGE also declined. * Liquidations: Approximately $278 million wiped off derivatives market due to leverage exits. Fear & Greed: Fell 2 points from greed to neutral.
Geopolitical Factor: * Iran-U.S. ConfrontationIran may not participate in peace talks amid U.S. naval blockade at Iran’s seaports. * Trump extended the ceasefire between the United States and Iran until April 21 to allow more negotiating time. * The United States is asking Iran to close all uranium enrichment plants, which Iran will not do unless “bullied.”
Overall Market Response * Oil price spike: WTI +2.5% to $95 per barrel, Brent +2% to near $105 on concerns over Strait of Hormuz. There is a concern among experts that a prolonged rise in oil prices can push the global economy into a recession. * Slower institutional interest: The premium on Coinbase dropped from 0.066% to 0.024%. There is weakening momentum in the market. * Defensive play: Gold/Silver falling, Nikkei 225 and Hang Seng closing down on the stronger dollar and rising bond yields.
Market Outlook * Delay in signing of U.S.-Iran agreement may lead to further crypto market correction. * Favorable news from Iran could result in overall market growth.
$145B of Quantum Math: Contained Threat vs. Bitcoin Armageddon
Although a quantum computer might be able to break 1.7 million BTC out of pre-Satoshi wallets, market reality indicates that Bitcoin has already seen such selling volume in a matter of months – making it a problem rather than an end-of-days scenario.
Quantum Risk in Proportion * At risk: ≈ 1.7 million BTC from pre-Satoshi P2PK wallets = ≈ $145B by today's standards. * Market perspective: Long-term hodlers regularly sell 10K-30K BTC daily in bull markets. By this rate, 2-3 months' time is enough to see 1.7 million BTC moved. * Historical context: Previous bear cycle saw 2.3+ million BTC sold in a single quarter – even exceeding quantum "target" – without system collapse.
Liquidity Can Absorb It * Monthly inflows of 850K BTC into exchanges. * The derivatives market cycles through amounts worth the whole Satoshi holdings within days. * Even a surprise sale would spark volatility but nothing that couldn’t be managed by sensible players using derivatives.
But This Is the Real Question: Governance or Price? * Problem isn’t a mechanical problem — it’s governance or property rights. * Solution: BIP-361 can freeze the at-risk Satoshi bitcoins ahead of any quantum threat. * Central point: Intervene on behalf of the coins, or just let the market take its course?
Ethereum Returns to $2,300 Above BTC’s $78K Milestone as Geopolitical Tensions Limit Upside Potential
Ethereum was trading at $2,375.12 on Friday morning (April 23, 2026), representing a 2% increase from its price at the close of Wednesday, as Bitcoin breached above $78,000 for the first time since the beginning of February. However, ETH fell back to $2,316.88 around 7:10 a.m. Eastern Time due to geopolitical tensions between Iran and the United States and US Navy maneuvers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Price Movement & Bitcoin Relationship * ETH price: $2,375.12 on open, an increase of 2% from Wednesday's price. Later retreated to $2,316.88. * BTC driver: Bitcoin broke through $78,000, its highest price since early February. BTC later retreated after fears of oil-fueled inflation impacted the market. * Strength from Wednesday: Ethereum rallied about 5%, closing above $2,402.
Geopolitical Ceiling - Rallies in April found resistance around $2,400 levels. ETH rose to 10-week high of $2,393 amid ceasefire expectations but then retreated. - Risk overhang: Iranian forces fired three oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Though US extended ceasefire, naval blockade is ongoing, capping crypto upside. - Levels: $2,300 now serves as a support area; $2,574 could act as an upcoming resistance point at 50% Fib retracement level.
ETH Trend Catalysts - Technical setup: Has been holding multi-year ascending support trend line from bear market lows in 2019. The April low of $2,017 held intact. Positive MACD crossover occurred at 129.89 - the first such indicator in the year since the late 2025 decline to a $4,800 price point. - Catalysts: Upcoming Glamsterdam upgrade aimed at increasing gas limits, parallel execution, reducing L2 transaction fees, to be completed by H1 2026. - Indicator: Sustained closure above $2,500 will indicate a change of macro-relief rally trend into trend change confirmation. - ETH currently trades ∼53% below August 2025 all-time high of $4,953.73.
Reasons Why “XRP Below $1 Within Five Years” is an Overlooked Prediction (Opinion)
A Motley Fool piece recently made the prediction that XRP would go under $1 within the next 5 years. Here are some reasons why the forecast makes no sense, considering past performance and the current trends in the market.
1. Crypto Market Cycles: 60% Pullbacks Are Typical * Forecast: "XRP is off by over 60% since its July high." * Truth: Big pullbacks happen after parabolic rises. The Nasdaq fell by 80% after the Dot-Com bubble. Both bitcoin and XRP experienced pullbacks of 60%+.
2. Proof of Rising Demand for the XRP Network * Misconception: “The demand for XRP among banks involved in international money transfer has not taken off.” * Facts prove otherwise: ^ XRPL witnessed unprecedented activity in December last year. ^ The number of wallets reached an all-time high in March this year. ^ Goldman Sachs reported $153 million worth of XRP assets in February. * Actual adoption and institutionally-held funds negate the claim of no demand.
3. XRP is part of the Digital Currency Stockpile of the United States * According to the policy directive signed by President Trump, XRP ranks as 1 out of 5 cryptocurrencies to be included in the digital currency stockpile of the United States. * Even the U.S. government itself intends to acquire Ripple coins for its fund.
Comparison of MemeCore and Shiba Inu Concerning Dilution
Dilution is much more severe for MemeCore than Shiba Inu since FDV for MemeCore is 3-6x greater than its circulating supply, whereas for SHIB, it is close to reaching full dilution from burns.
Market Cap Summary * MemeCore: MemeCore market cap was $2.8B-$4.3B, briefly became the second largest meme coin, surpassing Shiba Inu. MemeCore has #24-25 ranking on the crypto charts. 40-50% weekly growth in certain periods. * Shiba Inu: Meme coin market cap of $8.13B as of November 2025
Dilution & FDV Analysis * MemeCore: 17-33% of max supply distributed – 1.74B-1.75B M out of 5.34B-5.35B M total, 10B max ^ FDV: $8B-$13B; 200-205% premium vs. current market cap ^ 3-6x ratio of FDV-to-circulation labeled as “significant dilution risk” ^ For every 1% increase in circulating supply, sell pressure of $79M-$130M could be expected. Memecoins with comparable dilution ratios experience drawdowns of 30%-45% within 60-90 days after unlock * Shiba Inu: Circulating supply is close to max supply. Trading significantly closer to its full diluted value without FDV premium. Lower dilution overhang.
Conclusion * SHIB: Maturity stage, low dilution, large capitalization. Price determined by flow + burn. * MemeCore: High beta, high dilution, early stage. Short-term higher gains, but possible future unlocks may limit long-term gains if supply exceeds demand.
BTC Escapes 6-Month STRC Ex-Dividend Downtrend on Short Squeeze, U.S. Buying Pressure
For the first time in six months, Bitcoin is up in the week following Strategy’s STRC ex-dividend, as a result of negative funding and Coinbase premium.
Breaking the Trend * First up in 6 months: BTC currently trading at ∼$79K compared to ∼$75K on STRC ex-dividend of April 15. * Normally, STRC falls by its dividend amount on ex-dividend day and gradually rebounds back to ∼$100 par in about 2 weeks. Currently valued at $99.47. * Once STRC reaches par, Strategy will be able to utilize its ATM facility for issuing shares and buying more Bitcoin.
Why BTC is Moving Up * Squeeze trade: Funding rates of perpetual futures are still negative (short pays long), showing bearish sentiment. With price rising, shorts have been squeezed, amplifying upward pressure. * American demand: Consistent Coinbase premium implies that BTC price is higher on US exchanges than elsewhere, indicating consistent spot buying.
Activity of Strategy * Strategy revealed its third-biggest BTC buy in history at 34,164 BTC. The price initially held firm around $75K before moving up. * Shares of MSTR up +9% Wednesday to $178, with the company likely using common stock ATM for further BTC purchases. * Strategy continues to hold biggest BTC holdings in public company.
Kalshi Highlights 3 Instances of Politician Insider Trading, Featuring FBoy Island Contestant
In recent news from the CFTC-regulated prediction market Kalshi, the platform has flagged 3 politician insider trading cases, highlighting its enforcement efforts while battling regulators.
Cases * Mark Moran: A former investment banker and FBoy Island contestant. He made a bet on his own congressional race. Claimed that he bet to expose Kalshi. The punishment involved a 5-year suspension, a $6,229 fine, and profit disgorgement. Also pledged to impose a "25% vice tax" on Kalshi if he wins. * Matt Klein: Minnesota State Representative running for U.S. House seat. Made bets on himself. Worked with Kalshi. Settled with a 5-year suspension and a $540 fine. * Ezekiel Enriquez: Texas U.S. House candidate. Made bets on his own elections. Worked with Kalshi. Received a 5-year suspension and a $784 fine.
Kalshi’s Position * Company: “Any political candidate that could affect a market depending on whether they enter or exit the race would break our policies.” * Sanctions are designed “to prevent recidivism.” Kalshi has started sharing instances since February, among them one involving a Mr. Beast producer. * CFTC has been commending Kalshi as an enforcer, but such instances can prompt federal intervention.
Regulatory Context * Prediction markets come under threat because of potential insider abuse due to rising popularity. * Kalshi is being challenged by state regulators in court about the legitimacy of prediction markets. According to CFTC Chairman Mike Selig, the process is purely federal.
Tesla Holds 11,509 BTC, Posts $173M Crypto Loss in Q1 2026
Tesla made no changes to its Bitcoin holdings in Q1 2026, keeping 11,509 BTC while booking a $173M after-tax loss as BTC dropped from ∼$90K to ∼$68K.
Q1 Holdings & Loss * Unchanged stack: 11,509 BTC, worth ∼$880M at current $78,000 price. * Fair value loss: $173M after-tax on digital assets due to Q1 Bitcoin decline from ∼$90K to ∼$68K. * No buys or sells during the quarter.
Tesla’s Bitcoin Timeline Feb 2021: Bought 43,200 BTC for ∼$1.5B. Mar 2021: Sold ∼4,320 BTC to test liquidity. July 2022: Cut to 9,720 BTC during bear market. Jan 2025: Increased to 11,509 BTC, unchanged since.
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USDT Supply Crosses All-Time High of $188B with Tether Cementing Its Dominance as Stablecoin
In an announcement made by Paolo Ardoino, USDT supply crossed the mark of $188B, which has cemented Tether’s leadership status in the stablecoin market, with liquidity in the market being close to reaching an all-time high.
USDT Supply * USDT supply is currently at $188B, up from $184B in early March and $187.3B at the end of 2025. * Consists of ∼58% of the total stablecoin market cap of $315B. * Tether holds assets worth ∼$187B
Drivers of Demand * Ardoino: "Digital dollar aimed at the masses." Over 550 million people in developing countries use USDT for transactions and savings. * High demand in countries hit by high inflation such as Argentina, where physical dollars are scarce. * No single largest sender accounts for less than 5% of USDT transactions compared to around 25% for certain competitors.
Market Environment * Expansion occurs despite temporary outflows: -$1.5 billion outflow in February and -$1.2 billion in January, largest since FTX disaster, as major investors shifted funds. * Ardoino views outflows as tactical moves rather than a structural change in preference for Tether. * USDT ranks third largest cryptocurrency by market cap after Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Potential Halt to Wall Street Blockchain Efforts With $293M Kelp DAO Hack, Says Jefferies
Jefferies notes the $293M hack on Kelp DAO, possibly associated with Lazarus Group, has unveiled the dangers in bridges, making large banks think twice about their tokenization initiatives.
What Happened * April 18: $293M drained from Kelp DAO following hackers minting fake tokens and securing loans against them on lending networks. * Possibly orchestrated by Lazarus Group associated with North Korea. * Revealed dangers in cross-chain bridges and single-validator solutions, introducing single points of failure in decentralized infrastructure.
Impact on DeFi * Aave faces around $200M bad debts. The total value locked in DeFi slumped by roughly $9B as users withdrew funds. * Liquidity problems emerged; pools either halted or nearing full utilization, increasing chances of forced liquidations. * Caused token sales and liquidity crisis for the protocols.
Tokenization of TradFi Impact * Jefferies analyst Andrew Moss: "The tokenization of TradFi projects is everywhere," but the hack could "temporarily delay the tokenization of TradFi until the security issues are re-evaluated." * Banks and asset managers depend on bridges between chains to transfer tokenized assets such as cash, bonds, and deposits. Fragile bridges could lead to fragmented markets and reduced functionality. * Companies might put a hold on deployment while assessing vulnerabilities and redesigning systems.
Overall Outlook Remains Positive * No contagion in the legacy financial system so far, but short-term damage in trust could hurt adoption. * Regulatory developments and improvements in the infrastructure are still supportive of institutional participation. * Stablecoin payment services anticipated to increase: trading, cross-border payments, salary processing. "The emerging crypto space still needs time to evolve," Moss said.
Iran insists it will not enter into talks amid military pressure from America as the 10-day U.S-Iran cease-fire expires Wednesday, with tensions rising and the Strait of Hormuz virtually sealed shut.
Iranian Position * Parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf: Iran cannot accept talks amid "threats." Adds Tehran spent 2 weeks preparing "new cards on the battle-field." * Foreign Ministry: No second round of talks planned, no decision on talks with Pakistan. * Major grievance: The imposition of naval blockade by the U.S. same day cease-fire took effect. Described as coercive measures, demands its lifting and cessation of cease-fire violations before entering any talks.
American Position * Donald Trump to CNBC: Ready for war again, if no deal, will not extend cease-fire period. Expecting a "great deal" from Iran and insists Iran has "no choice" other than negotiating. * Team headed by VP JD Vance expected in Pakistan.
Hormuz & Military Posture * Strait of Hormuz still effectively closed since Iran reopened, then sealed it once more after capturing the Touska cargo vessel. * Iranian drones fired at U.S. ships after its capture. USS Gerald R. Ford is currently in the Mediterranean region while USS Abraham Lincoln sails north in the Arabian Sea. Third carrier group expected by month’s end. * Ceasefire agreement ends tomorrow at midnight.
Impact on Market * Hope for ceasefire raised BTC to $72,700, lowered oil prices by 13% on April 8. * If fighting resumes, Brent oil prices may reach $100, stripping away the positive macro trend that favored crypto coins for two weeks. * Oil Price --> Inflation Expectations --> Fed Policies --> Risk Assets, hence tomorrow's deadline may be the key driver for BTC and cryptocurrencies.
$1.4B Enters Crypto Funds in Biggest Week Since January💰💰
$1.4 Billion Inflows into Cryptocurrency Investments Largest Week Since JanuaryInflows into digital assets reached $1.4 billion last week, representing the largest week since January, marking three consecutive positive weeks owing to optimism for ceasefires and the breaking out of BTC beyond $76,000.BTC & ETH Take the Lead in InflowsBTC: $1,116 million inflows, YTD: $3.1 billion. The rally was considered a "technical breakthrough" by CoinShares after being sideways for two months. Short-BTC products witnessed only $1.4M inflows.ETH: $328M inflows, best week since January. YTD flows total $197M.Others: Chainlink: $5.3M, Sui: $2.2M, multi-asset: $2.6M.Funds Flowing Out & Regional Funds FlowOutflows: X Hong Kong: $3M. Switzerland had a $138M outflow of funds. Market Factors & SentimentThe inflow of funds is linked to risk sentiment amid the extension of discussions between the U.S. and Iran and Bitcoin rising to $76K, its peak value since the crash in February.Inflation was reported to be 3.3% in March, year on year. However, core CPI stood at 2.6% indicating that inflation will be driven by supplies.The fragility remains as BTC briefly dropped below $74K amid changing dynamics. #BTC #Ethereum #CryptoFunds #XRP #sol $XRP $SOL $ETH
Strategy’s Biggest Bitcoin Buy Since 2024 Pushes Stash Past 815K BTC👍💰
Bitcoin Buy by Strategy, Largest Since 2024, Surges Holdings Above 815,000 BTCStrategy just made one of its biggest Bitcoin buys in recent years, paying out $2.54 billion to acquire 34,164 BTC to make the total holdings of 815,061 BTC.Record Details$2.54 billion spent to acquire 34,164 BTC for an average of $74,395 each.The largest acquisition is after Strategy purchased 55,500 BTC worth $5.4 billion in Nov 2024 when BTC prices were hovering around $100,000.Total holdings now stand at 815,061 BTC worth a total of $61.56 billion, costing $75,527 per coin.This comes after last week's $1 billion Bitcoin buy to give Strategy two $1B+ acquisitions in a week.BTC Position vs MarketCorrection in Bitcoin along with rejection from $78,400 has given Strategy some paper losses, although the difference is narrowing from Feb lows.MSTR Stock PerformanceThe MSTR stock price closed last week rising. #Bitcoin #Strategy #MicroStrategy #MichaelSaylor #BitcoinBuy $BTC
Saylor Hints at More Bitcoin Purchases, Ponders Semi-Monthly DividendsMike Saylor hinted at more coming Strategy Bitcoin purchases and discussed switching STRC preferred dividend payouts to semi-monthly to increase institutional demand.Incoming New BTC PurchaseSaylor shared a chart showing Strategy’s complete buying history of BTC with bigger recent circles, indicating that it is accelerating after having purchased BTC worth over $1 billion in a single day. The company still has over $2.25 billion set aside to make more purchases.Strategy Bitcoin Company Still Holds the Most BitcoinsAmong all companies in the world.STRC Dividend Switching IdeaSwitch STRC preferred stock into semi-monthly payouts.Keeping yield at 11.5%.Record dates will be 15th and last day of every month. Shareholders’ vote ends on June 8, 2026. First record date June 30, first distribution July 15, contingent upon review by Nasdaq.Saylor: The updates will “stabilize the price, reduce volatility, increase liquidity and create demand for the stock.” Twice monthly dividends are “twice as good.”[1]Why Does This MatterSTRC volatility decreased from 13% to 2.1% in just two months due to rising institutional demand, which increased notional value to $6.4 billion.Semi-monthly distributions will make STRC one of the few preferred or equity securities that makes twice-monthly payments, improving the ability of STRC to serve as collateral and decreasing haircuts.Stronger collateral requirements mean more institutional funds will be able to purchase STRC and generate additional capital for purchasing Bitcoin.With the price of BTC exceeding $76,000, the twin move towards more BTC combined with improved shareholder dividends will result in compounded demand. #Bitcoin #MichaelSaylor #Strategy #MicroStrategy #BitcoinNews $BTC
XRP Near Triangle Apex: Will It Break Out or Break Down?🚀
XRP is trading at $1.4311 on April 20, after a 4-hour symmetrical triangle reached its apex, while bearish MACD crossover signals bearish continuation amid resistance. Triangle Pattern & Significant Levels * 4-hour symmetrical triangle pattern formed since the high from February at $1.90 to March low at $1.20. * Compressed price action within declining upper trend line and rising lower trend line, with price at the apex. * Resistance levels: SMA 20 @ $1.4373 + upper trend line. Support levels: lower trend line @ $1.37. * All moving averages (SMA 50 at $1.4018, SMA 100 @ $1.3689, SMA 200 @ $1.3729) remain below Bearish 4H MACD at Peak • Bearish crossover recently registered by MACD (12,26,9): MACD 0.0021 < Signal 0.0052, histogram -0.0032. • Lines still positive for less impact, but the crossover at SMA 20 level is what matters in terms of momentum. • Dwindling volume in compression mode prior to expansion of volatility. Targets of a Breakout/Breakdown • Bullish scenario: 4H close above SMA 20 and upper line at $1.4373 means that $1.50 becomes the first target, and based on the measured move from the triangle size, it could go as high as ∼$1.68. • Bearish scenario: 4H close below lower line near $1.3 #XRP #Ripple #TechnicalAnalysis #SymmetricalTriangle #CryptoTrading $XRP