Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could be heading toward a potential supply squeeze, fueled by aggressive institutional accumulation and a tightening available supply in the market.

Saylor’s Buying Strategy In Focus

The company has consistently raised capital and deployed it into Bitcoin purchases, creating a steady and highly visible source of demand.

This repeatable strategy is seen as “structural demand,” gradually removing circulating supply and reinforcing bullish sentiment among investors.

Beyond Saylor’s accumulation, broader institutional participation is accelerating.

These developments are contributing to a more mature and demand-driven market, with ETFs acting as a key channel for capital…

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could form a market bottom as early as May, according to crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen, though such a scenario would likely require a sharp capitulation event.

Early Bottom Possible, But Unlikely

In his Apr. 15 podcast, Cowen said the base-case outlook still points to a later bottom, likely around October 2026, in line with historical market cycles.

While a May bottom is possible, it remains a lower-probability scenario unless price action deviates significantly from past patterns.

He noted that the current cycle closely resembles previous midterm-year behavior, where markets tend to move sideways before a more decisive phase later in the year.

Cowen compared the…

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Iran Thursday to “choose wisely” on a peace deal or face bombs on its power grid. Hours earlier, Gulf and European officials said the whole thing may take six months.

That gap between Pentagon ultimatums and diplomatic reality is now the single biggest variable for oil traders.

The Pentagon Keeps The Pressure On

Hegseth, flanked by General Dan Caine and CENTCOM’s Admiral Brad Cooper, said the blockade of Iranian ports will continue “as long as it takes.” He added that the US Navy is running the Strait of Hormuz chokehold using “just 10% of US naval capacity,” and warned Tehran that if it “chooses poorly,” bombs will hit infrastructure,…

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Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) is up 3%, retesting the $0.098 resistance zone where yesterday’s breakout attempt failed as Polymarket traders see 78% odds on a move toward $0.10 in April.

The Failed Breakout

DOGE had a clear fakeout yesterday as it attempted to break out of a descending triangle on the 12-hour chart. 

The descending trendline held firm as resistance, immediately rejecting the price.

The market rarely revisits a fakeout level without intent. DOGE has returned to retest the $0.098 resistance zone—the exact level where price was rejected from the descending channel trendline.

The Decision Zone

The daily chart reflects a falling channel in place since October 2025, with price…

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The Phased Launch

Schwab Crypto will be introduced in phases over the coming weeks, confirming a previously stated timeline for a second-quarter launch. 

Clients will be able to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum through dedicated crypto accounts linked to their traditional Schwab brokerage accounts.

Access to spot trading is a big step up from Schwab’s previous offerings of indirect crypto exposure via exchange-traded funds and derivatives. Schwab will charge 75 basis points per transaction.

Charles Schwab will offer the crypto accounts through its Premier Bank and act as custodian, while Paxos will handle trade execution.

The Early Constraints

The platform will disable digital asset deposits and…

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Key Issues In Focus

The CLARITY Act is designed to define how cryptocurrencies are regulated in U.S., including how authority is split between the SEC and the CFTC. It also aims to establish clearer rules for stablecoins and decentralized finance platforms, CoinDesk reported on Thursday.

According to JPMorgan’s analysis, ongoing discussions are centered on two major areas: DeFi oversight and how digital tokens should be classified under existing financial laws.

A particularly contentious issue is whether stablecoin issuers or related platforms should be allowed to offer yield-like rewards.

Traditional banks oppose the idea, warning it could blur the line between stablecoins and bank…

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