Trump threatened catastrophe, but oil and Bitcoin were already telling a different story.

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Why Bitcoin’s $72k breakout started before Trump’s ceasefire post in the craziest trading day in years Trump threatened catastrophe, but oil and Bitcoin were already telling a different story. Apr 8   READ IN APP   Happy Wednesday! Bitcoin surged past $72K in a wild after-hours breakout ahead of Trump’s last-minute Iran ceasefire announcement, defying oil’s earlier spike above $100 and dramatic rhetoric of catastrophe, while now clinging near $68K post-deadline amid lingering shipping risks; XRP buyers, meanwhile, face mounting losses turning rebounds into sell-offs. Explore the full stories below. The global crypto market cap is $2.43 trillion, with a 24-hour volume of $126.61 billion. The price of Bitcoin is $71,326.08, and BTC market dominance is 58.8%. The price of Ethereum is $2,213.37, and ETH market dominance is 11.0%. The best-performing sector is Virtuals, which gained 9%. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index is currently Extreme Fear (17). 📰 Top News Why Bitcoin’s $72k breakout started before Trump’s ceasefire post in the craziest trading day in years Trump threatened catastrophe, but oil and Bitcoin were already telling a different story. Bitcoin clings to $68,000 as Trump’s final Iran deadline expires at 8 PM EST and oil screams higher With shipping chokepoints in play, the next escalation could turn this “stable” range into a sudden cliff move. XRP losses are forcing late buyers out, turning every bounce into a new sell zone XRP’s underwater late buyers dump to stop the pain while the token’s early holders can still trim into strength. The Institutional Playbook, 3 Must-Read Guides Built for institutions, not hype, The Institutional Playbook is CryptoSlate’s three-part guide, in partnership with WhiteBIT, on scaling crypto through execution, compliance, liquidity, and real-world infrastructure. Read the Full Series 🗞️ More News What will happen to USDC now Polymarket is launching its own stablecoin? Cardano targets Bitcoin liquidity with $80 million fund to meet $3 billion DeFi goal by 2030 Traders poured $3 billion into Binance after Bitcoin hit $72,734 on ceasefire headlines – what are they betting on? After the $285M Drift hack, new Solana scare shows crypto’s next security risk may already be inside Iran wants Bitcoin as payment to guarantee ships safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz – FT 8 reasons to lock in always-on visibility on CryptoSlate If your company wants meaningful reach in crypto throughout 2026, CryptoSlate is the safe, high-leverage choice. Here is why advertisers choose us: Trust that compounds. 8+ years operating with rigorous editorial standards, 24,000+ articles, and cited by The New York Times, Reuters, Harvard Business Review, and more. Momentum you can measure. Our editorial refocus is working; over the past 90 days, traffic is up 90%. Coverage where buyers live. Beyond news, our site spans asset profiles plus directories of people, products, and companies. Being seen on CryptoSlate builds durable brand authority. Real thought leadership. 500+ contributed pieces from top founders and executives, many ranking in the monthly top 5 by views. New product offerings that convert. We have expanded inventory with high-intent placements across Exchange Dashboards, Reviews, and Evergreen Guides, built for buyers comparing options and making decisions. Differentiated reporting. We zoom out, then explain why a story matters. That is why our coverage earns quality backlinks and citations, including multiple source links from Bloomberg. Readers who move markets. Our stories are read and shared by leaders like Binance founder CZ, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, and public officials including El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and senior members of the U.S. Congress. Data-guided editorial. We program to demand. Bitcoin consistently leads attention, and our coverage reflects where adoption and buyer intent actually sit. View Our Media Kit About CryptoSlate CryptoSlate is a comprehensive and contextualized source for crypto news, insights and data. Since 2017, CryptoSlate has been a go-to destination for the fast-moving and nascent digital assets space. Our coverage focuses on Bitcoin, Ethereum, macro, DeFi, AI, and web3. Our goal is to provide an all-encompassing overview of the crypto asset market and the technological trends shaping it. Our mission at CryptoSlate is to decode the complexity of digital assets and showcase their potential to transform society by providing accessible, reliable information and analysis. We're committed to differentiating our news coverage by telling original stories and providing alternative points of view. Questions, Comments? Get in touch with us here. Connect with Us Telegram • X • Google News • LinkedIn • Instagram   Like Comment Restack   © 2026 Zenzio Incorporated 11010 Harbor Hill Dr NW, STE B405, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 Unsubscribe