May 16, 2026

Crypto

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Ethereum liquidation map pins $874m long “trapdoor” and $403m short cliff

Coinglass data show Ethereum longs face about $874m in liquidations below $2,206, while shorts risk roughly $403m above $2,412, creating two key forced‑flow bands. Summary Coinglass data show that if Ethereum’s price drops below $2,206, cumulative long liquidations across major centralized exchanges would reach about $874 million. On the upside, a clean break above $2,412

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Pentagon expands AI use with Nvidia, boosting market cap prospects

## Market Snapshot “Will NVIDIA be the largest company in the world by market cap on April 30?” is priced at 99.9% YES, consistent over the past week. By contrast, “Will NVIDIA be the largest company in the world by market cap on June 30?” shows 65.5% YES, reflecting a moderate shift in expectations. ##

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CLARITY Act Petition Gains Momentum: What Does it Mean?

Stand With Crypto delivered a petition signed by over 28,000 Americans to the Senate Banking Committee on April 30, 2026, demanding lawmakers schedule a markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as the CLARITY Act. The petition surged from roughly 15,924 signatures on April 28 to more than 28,000 by delivery day, a

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Pi Network (PI) Price Volatility, Ripple (XRP) Whales on the Move, and More: Bits Recap May 1

Here’s everything most interesting surrounding PI, XRP, and SHIB. Pi Network’s native token has been on a roller coaster lately, following the team’s updates and rumors of further advancements. Ripple’s XRP has slipped by 4% over the past week, while the recent whale activity suggests that an additional downtrend could be on the way.

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Bithumb wins court stay, dodges six-month suspension blow

South Korea’s Seoul Administrative Court has granted Bithumb a temporary reprieve from a six-month suspension, allowing the exchange to continue operating while the case proceeds. Summary Seoul Administrative Court has paused Bithumb’s six-month suspension, allowing operations to continue until a final ruling. Regulators imposed a 36.8 billion won fine after identifying about 6.65 million cases

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White House considers extending Iran blockade, impacting WTI crude prices

## Market Snapshot The market for “Will Donald Trump announce that the United States blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has been lifted by May 31, 2026?” is currently priced at 39.5% YES, down from 44% 24 hours ago and 63% a week ago. Meanwhile, discussions on the potential extension of the blockade could influence

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Bitcoin Structure Mirrors 2022 Bottom

Actually, there might be more than one signal suggesting BTC could be heading for another correction soon. On-chain data and technical analysis provided by popular analyst Ali Martinez show that bitcoin’s current price structure is mimicking the 2022 bottoming cycle, which is both good and bad for the asset. The negative part also comes

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U.S. Senate votes to ban members from using prediction markets

The U.S. Senate has approved a resolution banning senators and Senate staff from using prediction markets. Summary Senate approved a rule banning members and staff from using prediction markets, with the change taking effect immediately. Lawmakers cited risks of insider information misuse, with Senator Bernie Moreno saying the ban protects public trust. According to Senate

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Rubio calls Strait of Hormuz an economic nuclear weapon amid Iran tensions

## Market Snapshot In the “Trump’s Hormuz Blockade Announcement” market, the probability of a blockade lift by May 31 stands at 40.5% YES, down from 44% 24 hours ago. The “Next US x Iran Diplomatic Meeting” market also reflects a decrease in likelihood, with recent developments suggesting less optimism for near-term talks. ## Key Takeaways

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Bitcoin Price Forecast: BTC USD Dips Under $76k – Is the ‘Fed-Iran’ Double Whammy a Buying Opportunity?

Today’s Bitcoin price forecast makes for uneasy reading as BTC USD cratered to an intraday low of $75,100 today, after two catalysts hit simultaneously: the Federal Reserve held its benchmark rate steady at 3.5–3.75%, and President Trump publicly rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That combination, hawkish Fed policy meeting an active

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