Macro investor Jordi Visser believes that if Bitcoin and Ethereum break through $76,000 and $2,400 respectively, it will kick off a sustainable uptrend. He expects high inflation to push investors to seek profitable assets, and notes that the probability of an economic recession has fallen to 24%. This view contrasts with the current bearish expectations in the crypto industry.

Gate News message: On April 12, according to Lookonchain monitoring, an address withdrew 3.6 million ETHFI from a certain CEX 1 hour ago and sold it all in a single transaction, receiving 1.587 million USDC in return.

2026-04-12 01:30 to 2026-04-12 01:45 (UTC), the ETH price dipped briefly. The candlestick data shows a 15-minute return of -2.46%, with a price range of 2219.38 to 2283.74 USDT and a volatility of 2.82%. During this period, market attention rose rapidly, spot and derivatives markets saw a clear increase in volatility, and investor sentiment was relatively cautious. The main driving force behind this unusual move is the expiration of large-scale derivatives options contracts. The total notional value of ETH options is about 669 million USD, and the Put/Call ratio

A major cryptocurrency exchange’s market value has fallen by more than 50%, it has laid off 30% of its staff, and it is considering asking the founders to forgive several hundred million dollars in loans. It lost $585 million last year, plans to exit multiple markets, and senior executives have stepped down. The Winklevoss brothers have not yet said whether they support the proposal.

AI company Anthropic is considering designing its own AI chips to address the chip shortage. Although the plan is still in its early stages, it may ultimately choose to buy off-the-shelf chips; at present, there is no specific design plan or dedicated team.

From 22:30 to 22:45 (UTC) on 2026-04-09, the BTC price briefly dipped within a 0.46% amplitude range. The return was recorded at -0.42%, and the price fluctuated between 72,298.3 and 72,631.6 USDT. During this period, market attention warmed up. Trading volume for short-term active orders increased alongside heightened volatility, and overall sentiment turned cautious. The main driving forces behind this unusual move were net outflows of large exchange funds and a liquidity bottleneck. On-chain data shows that over the past 24 hours, the BTC exchange large-net-outflow amount reached -559.08 BTC, directly reflecting institutions and Large Investors

2026-04-08 14:30 to 2026-04-08 14:45（UTC）, BTC spot return recorded -0.52%, with a price range of 70922.5 to 71512.2 USDT and a swing of 0.83%. During the event, market liquidity faced pressure; short-term volatility drew market attention, showing dynamic shifts between the funds side and the positions side. The main driver behind this abnormal move is the increase in exchange capital inflows and the whale’s large transfers being sold off. On-chain data shows that within 10 minutes, about 6.5 BTC were transferred into exchanges, with a clear increase, reflecting that some of the capital is accelerating the rotation between the fund side and the positions side.

Blockstream CEO Adam Back said in an interview that quantum computers have not yet threatened the Bitcoin network, but the industry needs to prepare in advance by migrating keys to a quantum-resistant format. He mentioned that his research team is pushing forward on related work; post-quantum cryptography has already entered the implementation stage. The challenge faced is how to complete the migration in an orderly way.

Since early February, AAVE exchange reserves have been rising, while whales have continued to sell down tokens, and market sentiment has leaned bearish. On-chain data shows that both whales and mid-sized holdings are selling off; the AAVE price fell to $85.05, then rebounded to $95. Going forward, the outlook will depend on market supply and demand and whale activity.

In recent times, the Ethereum price has shown resilience. Its current trading price is around $2,237, and market analysis suggests it could enter a critical turning point. The derivatives market is active, with buying pressure leading; net trading volume has remained positive, which has caused institutional demand to pick back up. On the technical side, $2,000 is a key support level, and if it breaks above $2,400, it could move higher.