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Abraxas Capital boosted its BTC long by 54 BTC (~$4.2M) in two hours, taking longs to $5M at $77,450 avg. After closing shorts on April 12, it began a rolling long build-up. Abraxas Capital increased BTC exposure on Hyperliquid by 54 BTC in two hours, signaling a rolling long build-up after closing shorts.

Bitcoin breaks through $78,000, while Ethereum climbs above $2,390. This article reviews the V-shaped reversal trend from April 13 to 22, analyzing the evolution of liquidation data and the Fear and Greed Index.

Bitcoin hits $78k as institutions accumulate; Hayes bets $500k BTC and $200 HYPE, centering Bitcoin as his top conviction amid macro uncertainty and potential policy shifts. Abstract: This article reports Bitcoin’s rise to about $78,000 amid rising institutional accumulation, with roughly 45,000 BTC bought in the past week and more than 1 million BTC added by long-term holders over three months. It notes BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes’ end-of-2026 targets—$500,000 for Bitcoin and $200 for HYPE—reflecting Bitcoin as his top conviction and the influence of macro uncertainty and potential liquidity shifts on crypto demand. It also highlights the wildcard of monetary policy moves that could accelerate or derail these targets.

ZachXBT warns Bitcoin Depot ATMs impose steep premiums—$25k fiat at $108k/BTC vs ~$75k market (about 44%), leading to ~ $7.5k loss on 0.232 BTC; also notes a $3.26M security breach. This article summarizes ZachXBT's warnings about Bitcoin Depot's pricing practices and a recent security breach, highlighting risks from inflated rates and security lapses for users.

Bitcoin surged above $78K after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. ETF inflows and institutional buying strongly supported the Bitcoin rally. The market remains cautious despite bullish momentum and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Bitcoin — BTC, recently surged sharply on Friday after

Trader Killa raised his BTC short stop-loss to $83,000 from $80,000 after a mid-April short at $74,688, signaling updated risk management as markets evolve. He predicted the May 2025 bull peak and has 180k+ followers. Abstract: The article notes that BTC trader Killa increased his short-stop to $83,000 from $80,000 after a mid-April short at $74,688, illustrating updated risk management amid evolving market conditions. It also highlights his May 2025 bull-peak prediction and his 180k followers.

MicroStrategy now holds 815,061 BTC, surpassing BlackRock after buying 34,164 BTC for $2.54B; reserve ~$61.6B with cost basis ~$75.5k. Unrealized profit ~ $242M; 6.2% April yield (9.5% YTD).

Hyperinsight notes a BTC short whale was liquidated twice near $78k, losing 40 BTC (~$3.11M)—its eighth weekly liquidation—then re-entered a 40x short with $30k, now $310k notional, with liquidation at $79,085.

Bitcoin perpetual open interest rose 5.79% to $59.615B across major exchanges; Gate accounted for $5.178B of the total, while three major CEXs held $10.316B, $3.533B and $4.709B.

Gate News message, April 22 — A major Bitcoin whale, identified by address 0xa3d843b6a057504284006bef6f34a2e9bc80fb6b, opened a 10x leveraged long position early this morning, according to Hyperinsight monitoring. The position is currently worth $27.4 million at an average entry price of $76,272,

Gate News message, April 22 — Bitcoin broke through $78,000, with the Fear and Greed Index moving out of extreme fear territory. According to K33 Research analysis, interest rates have declined further over the past week while BTC price climbed to a three-month high. Open interest continues to rise

Summary: Trump extends Iran ceasefire indefinitely to allow peace talks; oil prices steady near highs as Strait of Hormuz blockade persists; gold rises, stocks mixed amid negotiation uncertainty. Abstract: President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire to facilitate negotiations, while Tehran reportedly did not request the extension and warned the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed. Oil prices remained near highs despite the blockade; gold rose; regional markets posted mixed results.

Gate News bot message, Gate market data shows that BTC has broken through 78000 USDT, current price is 78000 USDT.

Gate News message, according to the Gate official announcement on April 22, 2026, the platform has launched a "Compute Power Goes Ballistic" themed campaign. During the campaign (from 14:00 on April 22 to 16:00 on April 26, UTC+8), users can complete multiple tasks to unlock the chance to open mystery boxes. Prizes include Mac Studio M3 Ultra, RTX 5090 GPU, XPIN tokens, lucky draw gift bags, and more, using a 100% guaranteed win model. The tasks cover multiple scenarios such as instant exchange trading, spot trading, derivatives trading, deposits, invitations, and VIP upgrades, with different tasks corresponding to different numbers of mystery box openings. At the same time, the platform has introduced interim wealth-management products: USDT 14-day fixed-term wealth management with an annualized return of 6%. You can apply with a net deposit of ≥ 1,000 USDT, with a personal limit of 20,000 USDT. For on-chain earnings, staking BTC, ETH, and SOL can receive up to a 7.5% boost, with staked SOL reaching up to 16% annualized returns. In addition, new and existing users can also participate in multi-asset wealth-management products such as ETH, USDD, XAUT, AIA, SWCH, 0G, and APT, with some products offering annualized returns exceeding 100%.

Gate News: If Bitcoin dips below $73,721, long liquidations on major CEXs could total $1.676B; if BTC climbs above $80,768, short liquidations could reach $883M. Abstract: This brief notes potential liquidations on major CEXs triggered by BTC price moves: $1.676B in longs below $73,721 and $883M in shorts above $80,768.

Gate News message, April 22 — Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded total net inflows of $11.84 million yesterday (April 21, U.S. Eastern Time), according to SoSoValue data, extending a six-day consecutive inflow streak. BlackRock's IBIT led all funds with $39.34 million in single-day net inflows, bringing it

Summary: An on-chain analyst notes a whale wallet 'Set 10 Major Goals' holds 717.491 BTC with $1.226M unrealized gains, opened at $75,731.70; BTC trading at $77,439.70. Abstract: The report highlights a whale wallet named 'Set 10 Major Goals' with 717.491 BTC and $1.226 million in unrealized gains, opened at $75,731.70, as Bitcoin sits near $77,439.70.

Abstract: U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel Paparo told a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing that Bitcoin's proof-of-work is a valuable computer science tool with important cybersecurity applications, capable of increasing the cost of cyberattacks and protecting data and command signals, thereby supporting national security. The piece notes echoes of Jason Lowery's 2023 warnings about Bitcoin's security implications. Summary: Admiral Paparo told Congress that Bitcoin's proof-of-work enhances cybersecurity and national security by deterring attacks and protecting data, a view aligned with Jason Lowery's 2023 remarks.

Crypto markets saw $420 million in liquidations over the past 24 hours, with short positions totaling $285 million and longs $135 million.

A whale address opened a BTC short in early April; it now holds $77.14M in BTC shorts and $47.15M in ETH shorts, the largest short on Hyperliquid, with unrealized BTC losses around $9M and total losses over $13M, positions still open.