Crypto Prices Today April 19: Halving Sparks Market Meltdown

• Raphael Bostic, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, suggests a delayed Fed rate cut.

• Bitcoin halving parties buzz globally from El Salvador to Switzerland as users celebrate the market leader's milestone.

Major Events To Watch

Crypto Fear and Greed Index:

The "Fear and Greed Index" has surged by 9 points, indicating increased buying pressure, currently at 66 out of 100, suggesting a potential rebound from lower levels.

Latest Market Update: 

• #Bitcoin stayed close to $62,000 after briefly dropping below $60,000 due to reported explosions in Iran.

• #Solana ($SOL), #Injective ($INJ), #Near Protocol ($NEAR), and #Neo ($NEO) showed gains amid Bitcoin and Ethereum downturn.

• #Toncoin surged by 13.00% in 24 hours, marking the highest gain among tokens.

• Conversely, #CORE experienced the largest decline, dropping over 8.63% in a single day.

• Total crypto market volume in the last 24 hours stands at $100.82 billion, reflecting a 2.29% increase.

• DeFi's total volume is presently $7.17 billion, accounting for 7.11% of the overall crypto market volume over the past 24 hours.

• The volume of all stable coins has reached $94.88 billion, constituting 94.10% of the total crypto market volume in the last 24 hours.

• Bitcoin's dominance is currently at 54.06%, marking a 0.24% increase throughout the day.

Major Worldwide News Update:

• Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley's recent comments on Bitcoin's post-halving price prospects sparked fervor in the crypto world. He predicts a $100K Bitcoin, emphasizing past halvings' impact. Horsley believes ongoing volatility doesn't reflect BTC's potential, highlighting sustained demand and reduced selling pressure as catalysts for future growth.

• Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Bitcoin slid below $60K as investors sought refuge in safe-haven assets like gold. Peter Schiff criticized BTC's volatility, while gold surged 1.6%. Silver outpaced gold's gains, signaling alternatives for stability-seeking investors. Bitwise CEO noted growing interest in Bitcoin among investment professionals despite market turmoil.

• Amid ongoing Israel-Iran tensions, Bitcoin dropped below $60K due to geopolitical concerns, rebounding to $62,000. Reports of Israeli attacks on Iran fueled market uncertainty. With the halving approaching, uncertainty persists over its impact, compounded by speculation that it's already priced in. JPMorgan predicts potential post-halving downtrend, highlighting impacts on mining companies.

• Speculation surrounds Fed rate cuts, with Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic favoring maintaining rates until year-end. Robust US economic data, including strong job growth, supports this stance. Uncertainty persists, with market expectations of rate cuts diminishing, potentially impacting cryptocurrency markets reliant on Fed decisions.

• BlackRock plans Saudi expansion after Bitcoin ETF triumph, capitalizing on CEO Larry Fink's ties with Crown Prince Mohammed. Despite hurdles like human rights issues, BlackRock targets Saudi's oil-driven economic transition. Leveraging PIF's assets, it navigates geopolitical risks. iShares Bitcoin Trust underscores BlackRock's financial innovation amid market ups and downs.

• Bitcoin holders added a record $1.7 billion worth of BTC to accumulation addresses as prices dipped below $63,000. The surge in accumulation suggests strong confidence from dedicated investors, with analysts foreseeing a potential post-halving rally. Market patterns mirror previous halving cycles, with expectations of a re-accumulation phase post-halving, potentially leading to a rapid market cycle.

• Ethereum's Q1 income surged to $365 million, with a yearly revenue growth of 155%, pointing to a path to $1 billion annual profits. The increase in fee revenue, primarily from DeFi activity, drove the spike. Analyst Michael Nadeau predicts crypto dominance, citing ETFs, halving, and innovation cycles as bullish factors.

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