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oil sinks 4%Circle sinks 20% as revised Clarity Act draft jeopardizes stablecoin reward structuresBitcoin trades below $70,000 as Circle’s sharp 16% decline weighs on crypto-related stocks.The $60,000 level may mark Bitcoin’s bottom — here’s the reasoning.Bitcoin settles at the 2023 investor cost basis, aligning with historical cycle patterns.Bitcoin hits $71K, leading crypto higher after $550 million in short liquidations.Bitcoin, ether, solana push higher amid reports Gulf states may enter the Iran conflict.Bitcoin remains above $70K, with outlook clouded by unclear Iran-U.S. dialogue.Bitcoin trades at $68,300 with gold plunging for a ninth day and Asian shares under pressureResolv stablecoin tumbles 70% following $25 million ETH exploitRising yields push stocks to follow bitcoin’s prior decline to the $60,000 level.Bitcoin’s choppy ride forces $415 million in leveraged positions to be liquidated.Bitcoin surges beyond $71,000 after Trump puts Iran strikes on hold for five daysBitcoin retreats toward $68,000, leaving a CME gap as traders bet on a bounce to $70,000Bitcoin stays in the green for the month, though a record losing streak is still possibleBitcoin’s momentum indicator is hinting at trouble ahead for bullsXRP down 3% as sub-$1.44 move and weak Bitcoin keep recovery in checkBitcoin production costs outpace returns by $19,000 per BTC even after difficulty eases 7.8%BTC drops below $69,200 as Trump escalates tensions with Iran power plant warningBitcoin derivatives show rising panic with downside protection costs at record levels, per VanEckSecond-largest Bitcoin buying push remains intact despite BTC weaknessMounting rate hike expectations and weakening bond markets trigger new Bitcoin anxietyDigital assets steady with derivatives pointing to caution as macro uncertainty risesRipple findings suggest stablecoins are gaining traction as a key treasury tool for companiesBitcoin appears to be повторяющий a setup that earlier resulted in a slide to $60,000Bitcoin advances to $70,800 as oil weakens, leaving ether and XRP laggingMorgan Stanley designates MSBT ticker and allocates $1 million to seed its Bitcoin ETFBitcoin dips beneath $70,000 as oil rally and Fed hold weigh on markets.Cryptocurrency and equity markets retreat: bitcoin falls below $71K and stocks close weak, with 2026 Fed rate cut prospects fading.Bitcoin, unusually strong, tops gold as hawkish Fed cues and higher oil prices weigh on risk appetite.Longtime Bitcoin holders unload over $100 million in BTC as Fed hawkishness pressures rate cut outlook.No more waiting for the bell: A top ETP issuer has unlocked 24/7 liquidity for tokenized stocks, gold, and money market products.Bitcoin maintains $69,000 while gold tumbles and oil spikes, but an analyst suggests sitting out.Traders prepare for potential bitcoin turbulence ahead of tomorrow’s quadruple witching.BTC $20,000 put stands as the third most popular strike ahead of options expiry.OpNet goes live with smart contracts, challenging Bitcoin’s largest DeFi constraint.Venus token XVS falls 9% following exploit that leaves behind bad debt.U.S. policymakers keep rates unchanged while warning that the Iran war is complicating inflation and economic expansionRising inflation tied to the Iran war signals the end of cheap money and ushers in a new macroeconomic regimeMarket participants can bet on S&P 500 movements nonstop, without engaging with conventional exchanges.Hash power across Bitcoin is weakening in response to elevated energy costs tied to the Iran warBTC slides back to roughly $71,000 as war jitters around Iran combine with weak U.S. inflation data to dampen sentiment.BTC encounters “sell the news” headwinds as traders brace for the Fed decision.Bitcoin remains near $74,000 with caution dominating ahead of the Fed’s policy announcement.Despite historic SEC and CFTC regulations, bitcoin stays under the $75,000 mark.Wednesday’s Fed meeting poses a major hurdle for bitcoin’s ongoing rally.Major cryptocurrencies deliver double-digit weekly gains as Bitcoin hovers near $75,000 ahead of the Fed outcomeBitcoin retreats beneath $75,000, signaling a pullback in its derivatives-driven advanceBitcoin tops $75,000, with derivatives positioning likely powering the move higherEthereum climbs 10%, driving a crypto recovery fueled by growing ETF demand and fresh purchases from BitmineThe firm’s latest big bitcoin buy provides clues about its changing funding model.BTC and ETH targets reduced by Citi as U.S. legislation on crypto faces delays.
Fri. Apr 3rd, 2026

Asia Morning Recap: Institutional Demand Pushes Ether Toward $3K as AI Systems Explore Blockchain Integration

ETH Gains Institutional Momentum as Crypto Rails Power Next-Gen AI and Tron Leads Stablecoin Surge

ETH Outpaces BTC as Derivatives Market Turns Bullish

Ethereum (ETH) is gaining favor among institutional investors, now accounting for 45.2% of perpetual futures trading volume — overtaking bitcoin (BTC), which trails at 38.1%, according to OKX Chief Commercial Officer Lennix Lai.

As Asia markets opened Thursday, ETH was trading near $2,770, up nearly 11% month-to-date — more than double BTC’s 5% gain over the same period.

“Ethereum is becoming the gateway asset for bridging decentralized finance (DeFi) with traditional finance (TradFi),” Lai told CoinDesk, noting the shift in sophisticated trading strategies toward ETH exposure. Similar dynamics are playing out on other derivatives platforms like Deribit.

While bitcoin remains in favor — with long-term holders (LTHs) accumulating on dips and realizing over $930 million in daily profits during recent rallies — institutional behavior around ETH signals rising conviction. According to Glassnode, BTC’s LTH supply continues to expand despite profit-taking, an unusual trend for a late-stage bull market.

Still, markets remain sensitive to macro and geopolitical shocks, such as the recent Trump-Musk spat, underscoring how fast sentiment can shift. Nevertheless, ETH is emerging as the asset of choice for regulated DeFi exposure, while BTC continues benefiting from consistent ETF-driven accumulation.

“Macro risks remain, but $3,000 ETH is becoming increasingly plausible,” Lai concluded.

Stablecoin Liquidity Hits Record Highs, With Tron Leading the Charge

The global stablecoin supply has reached a new all-time high of $228 billion, up 17% year-to-date, according to a CryptoQuant report. Much of this expansion is tied to renewed investor confidence, buoyed by Circle’s blockbuster IPO, higher DeFi yields, and greater regulatory clarity in the U.S.

Stablecoin reserves on centralized exchanges are at historic levels, with $50 billion in ERC-20 stablecoins alone. USDC reserves have surged 1.6x to $8 billion in 2025, reflecting broader capital inflows.

Tron has emerged as the primary beneficiary of this trend, thanks to its low fees, fast settlement, and deep integrations with issuers like Tether. According to Presto Research, Tron saw over $6 billion in net stablecoin inflows in May — more than any other blockchain — and recorded the second-highest daily active user count behind Solana.

Ethereum and Solana, in contrast, experienced capital outflows and weak bridge activity, likely due to fewer protocol upgrades and yield opportunities. Presto’s data shows capital is rotating toward ecosystems like Tron, Base, and Solana, which offer greater execution speed and more aggressive incentive programs.

AI Agents Need Crypto Infrastructure to Scale Autonomy

Autonomous AI agents — capable of managing tasks like booking travel or coordinating complex operations — are advancing fast, but their potential is hamstrung by siloed systems. A16z Crypto’s Scott Duke Kominers argues that today’s agent-to-agent communication remains fragmented, relying on proprietary APIs within closed ecosystems.

Crypto may offer the answer.

Blockchains provide open, composable environments that could underpin agent economies with shared standards, trustless payments, and identity protocols. Projects like Halliday are developing agent-native protocols, while startups like Skyfire and Catena are using crypto to enable AI agents to pay and contract with each other — without human oversight.

Coinbase is among the players backing this infrastructure shift. If successful, crypto will not only be financial plumbing, but the coordination layer for the future AI economy.

Web3 Gaming Struggles to Grow Without Fun

Despite remaining the largest category in the dApp ecosystem, Web3 gaming is facing a harsh reality check.

According to DappRadar’s latest report, gaming’s share of dApp activity fell from 21% in April to 19.4% in May. While daily users hover near 4.9 million, venture investment has plunged — from $220 million monthly at the end of 2024 to just $9 million in May.

Several well-funded projects, including Nyan Heroes, Ember Sword, and The Mystery Society, have shut down — casualties of a common pitfall: prioritizing token mechanics over compelling gameplay.

DappRadar notes that many Web3 games lacked the replayability and user engagement needed for sustained growth. The takeaway is clear: without fun, no amount of funding or NFTs can save a game.

Market Snapshot: Key Movements

  • BTC: Down 2% to $108.5K after failing to hold $110K. While macro jitters persist, spot ETF inflows suggest strong institutional support.
  • ETH: Jumped 5% past $2,800 with $815 million in ETF inflows. Bullish technicals, record staking levels, and favorable SEC guidance underpin the rally.
  • Gold: Rose 0.97% to $3,363 after soft CPI data boosted hopes for September rate cuts.
  • Nikkei 225: Opened down 0.22% as yen strength weighed on exporters, partially offset by optimism over a potential U.S.-Japan trade deal.
  • S&P 500: Trading flat, mirroring cautious optimism in global markets.

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