All three major Polymarket contracts related to the Israel-Hezbollah conflict have settled at or sit at 100% YES: a ceasefire by June 30 at 100%, an Israel-Lebanon diplomatic meeting by April 30 at 100%, and Trump endorsing an Israeli ceasefire in Lebanon by April 30 at 100%. Market reaction Volume across all three contracts is
Some of the price declines for BTC came even after the Fed actually lowered the interest rates. In what is expected to be one of the most eventful economic weeks of 2026, arguably the most notable event will take place tomorrow evening when the US Federal Reserve will announce whether it has made any
Japanese crypto exchange Bitbank has launched a crypto-linked credit card that allows users to settle bills with assets held on its platform. Summary Bitbank users can settle monthly credit card bills directly with bitcoin held on the exchange. The EPOS Crypto Card offers 0.5% cashback in bitcoin, ether, or Aster to users monthly. Bitbank and
Iran’s oil shipments have dropped sharply as a tightening US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz squeezes Tehran’s revenue. Crude oil prices exceeding the all-time high by April 30 are priced at 0.4% YES, down from 2% a week ago. Market reaction The blockade’s impact shows across several markets. The likelihood of WTI Crude Oil
XRP is trading around $1.42 as the broader crypto market finds its footing following weeks of macro-driven turbulence. With Bitcoin regaining some composure and risk appetite gradually returning to digital assets, Ripple’s token is showing early signs of building momentum. The question now is whether this is the beginning of a genuine breakout or simply
Bitcoin is pressing the upper boundary of a two-month ascending channel near $77,500, with the 4H MACD histogram turning negative at the trendline and the FOMC meeting on April 28 and 29 serving as the next major catalyst. This article examines the technical structure, key levels, and on-chain data shaping Bitcoin’s next directional move. Summary
The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its interest rate at 0.5% following its April 26-27 meeting, with the likelihood of a rate decrease at 0.1% YES, unchanged from a week ago. Market reaction The Bank of Japan Decision in April 2026 market shows odds for a rate decrease flat at 0.1% YES with
The asset’s price may retrace in the short term before giving trades a better opportunity to open long positions. Earlier this month, it seemed like Ethereum (ETH) was on its way to reclaim $2,500, but the bears intercepted the move. Currently, the asset trades at around $2,300, and some analysts believe a more substantial
Ryan Lee, Chief Analyst at Bitget Research, says Bitcoin and Ethereum are supported by steady institutional ETF demand and lower leverage, with BTC expected to break $80,000 to $85,000 short term and ETH targeting $2,800 to $3,000. Summary Bitget Research Chief Analyst Ryan Lee says the current rally has a firmer base than earlier retail-driven
The European Union is considering sanctions on Israeli individuals and entities accused of helping Russia evade sanctions by importing wheat from occupied Ukrainian territories, as ships reportedly carrying stolen grain docked in Haifa despite Ukrainian protests. The Trump Iran Demands (April) market dropped to 3% YES, down from 14% just a day ago. Market reaction