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Metaplanet Buys 5.075 BTC Again, Now the Third Largest Bitcoin Holder
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has once again increased its Bitcoin holdings significantly.
Metaplanet reportedly purchased 5.075 BTC in its latest transaction. With this addition, the company's total Bitcoin holdings reach 40,177 BTC.
This amount places Metaplanet among the entities with the largest Bitcoin reserves in the world, making it the third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
This move reflects the company's strategy to make Bitcoin its primary treasury asset, following trends previously adopted by several globa

Ethereum Network Grows at Near Record Speed Despite Weak Prices
Ethereum
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down 3.5% in the last 24 hours amid geopolitical tensions.
BeInCrypto reports that President Donald Trump's statements regarding Iran triggered significant volatility in the crypto markets, stocks, and oil. This decline pushed ETH prices to around US$2,047.
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However, on-chain data shows that the network's fundamentals remain strong despite short-term price weakness. According to Santiment, “Ethereum network activity remains higher than ever before.”
Currently, the number

Grayscale Opposes the Trend as Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Bitcoin and Ethereum Start April with New Outflows
The US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) recorded a net outflow of US$173.73 million on April 1, indicating continued institutional selling pressure into the new quarter.
The withdrawal occurred one day after Q1 2026 ended with total net outflows of around US$68,176,000, despite a partial recovery in March that brought US$32.26 million back into Bitcoin funds.
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Why Is the Crypto Market Down Today?
On April 2, the crypto asset market dropped 1.8%, bringing the total market capitalization down to $2.28 trillion after Trump’s main speech on Iran failed to signal the de-escalation that traders had already priced in. Bitcoin fell nearly 2%, approaching the head-and-shoulders neckline that could potentially trigger a breakdown 14.
Rain (RAIN), ranked in the top 30, led altcoin losses with a daily decline of 7% and a 17% drop over the past month.
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Trump’s speech on Wednesday stated that U.S. forces will “complete the mission” in Iran within tw

Trump Threatens to Attack Iran Power Plants If No Deal Is Reached
President Donald Trump issued a new threat against Iran, stating that the United States will target power plants and energy infrastructure if an agreement is not reached soon.
The statement was made amid escalating conflict between the two countries. Trump emphasized that attacking Iran's electricity and energy facilities is one of the main options if negotiations fail to produce results.
In addition to power plants, potential targets also include other energy facilities such as oil fields and strategic infrastructure that f

Iran President Releases Open Letter to the US Ahead of Trump Speech
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian officially released an open letter addressed to the American people on Thursday morning. This diplomatic move was made just a few hours before US President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver a national address at 9:00 PM ET.
In the letter, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran bears no hostility toward the American people, Europe, or neighboring countries. However, he criticized recent actions by the United States, which he described as aggression against civilians and infrastructure, leading t

Token SUI Officially Launches on the Solana Blockchain Network
The crypto ecosystem marks a new milestone in cross-chain technology after the $SUI token officially launched natively on the Solana network. According to an announcement via the official Solana X account on Wednesday (01/04), this integration was achieved through the Sunrise DeFi bridge, which enables direct liquidity pooling between the Sui Network and Solana ecosystems.
​Through the Sunrise infrastructure, $SUI holders can now transfer their assets between the two networks with high efficiency and minimal costs. The presence o

Iran Starts Charging Fees in the Strait of Hormuz, Payments Must Be Made in Yuan or Stablecoin
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran officially imposes fees on tanker ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, starting from $1 per barrel of oil. According to a Bloomberg report on Thursday (02/04), payments must be made using Chinese Yuan or stablecoin cryptocurrencies.
​In the procedure, ship operators are required to submit ownership data, flag, cargo manifest, destination, and crew list to an intermediary company affiliated with the IRGC. This data is then verified by the Hor

Bitcoin Ready for the ‘End of War’ Narrative Ahead of Trump’s Iran Speech
Bitcoin remains steady around $68,000 on Wednesday as the market awaits an important speech from President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Reports suggest that Trump may signal that the conflict will soon be over, possibly within weeks, and that recent actions are considered successful strategic moves.
Although the “end of war soon” narrative is gaining traction, Bitcoin intraday data actually shows a more cautious market beneath the surface.
Sell-Driven Rally, Not Built Up
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Trump Claims Iran Has Proposed a Ceasefire, Iran Denies as False Statement
Donald Trump claimed via a post on Truth Social (01/04) that Iran's new leader has requested a ceasefire with the United States. Trump stated he would only consider the offer if the Strait of Hormuz is fully opened for international navigation. If that condition is ignored, Trump threatened to continue bombing Iran's infrastructure until it is completely destroyed.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately strongly denied the claim, calling it a baseless false statement. Iran emphasized that there has been no cea

Jaga Dominance in the DeFi Sector, Uniswap Foundation Prepares Rp2 Trillion Cash Reserves
Uniswap Foundation (UF) officially showcases their financial strength in the 2025 annual report with total assets reaching $135.7 million or approximately Rp2.1 trillion. This massive fund, consisting of cash, stablecoins, and 15.1 million UNI tokens, is prepared as ammunition to dominate the DeFi market until 2027. This move reaffirms Uniswap's position as the protocol with the largest cash reserves in the crypto ecosystem to date.
Throughout 2025, Uniswap has burned grant funds totaling $26 million or a

The 20% Ethereum Price Risk: Explaining Why Institutions Continue to Choose Bitcoin
Ethereum Price
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was briefly traded above $2,100 on April 1 with a head-and-shoulders pattern on the 12-hour chart, threatening an almost 20% breakdown to $1,570. This structural risk may be the reason why institutions prefer Bitcoin over ETH.
The (spot Bitcoin ETF) attracted inflows of $1.32 billion in March, while Ethereum ETF products continued a five-month outflow trend. Ethereum’s price has increased 7% over the past 30 days, compared to Bitcoin’s 2.7%. However, regulatory capital is flowing in th

Fitch Raises Commodity Price Assumptions, Analysts Highlight Opportunities in Gold and Copper
The international rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has raised its commodity and mining metal price assumptions for 2026. This revision is seen as reflecting fundamental market changes, not just short-term speculation.
Sutopo Widodo, President Commissioner of HFX International Futures, considers the rating agency’s move quite reasonable amid a strong combination of increasing global demand and supply disruption risks.
He stated that, on the demand side, the global electrification trend is a major driver f

Crypto Sector Contributes Rp 1.96 Trillion in Indonesia's Digital Tax Revenue
The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the Ministry of Finance has recorded total tax revenue from Indonesia's digital economy sector reaching Rp48.11 trillion as of February 28, 2026. This figure reflects consistent growth across various segments of the domestic digital economy.
The revenue comes from several main sources, namely Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Electronic System-Based Trade (PMSE) amounting to Rp37.40 trillion, fintech or peer-to-peer lending taxes amounting to Rp4.64 trillion, taxes collected through t