Crypto

May 4, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Algorand jumps while Bitcoin and XRP stay range-bound

Bitcoin failed to hold its weekend move near $79,000 as traders weighed the latest FOMC decision, U.S.-Iran tension, and mixed altcoin action. Summary Bitcoin rejected near $79,000 as traders...

May 4, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Ethereum faces selling pressure as 72,000% surge in unstaking emerges

## Market Snapshot The market for Ethereum price predictions in May currently prices the likelihood of reaching $5,000 at 0% YES. For the price on May 3, the market...

May 3, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says the US Is Targeting Iran’s Access to Crypto

Placing crypto alongside shadow banking and weapons procurement means Treasury believes it is being used for actual trade settlement. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted on X on...

May 3, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Coinbase says crypto bill deal clears Senate path

Coinbase says Senate negotiators have reached a deal on a disputed crypto bill provision tied to stablecoin rewards. Summary Coinbase says negotiators reached a rewards compromise, easing a key...

May 3, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Russia aids Iran amid US tensions, complicating US military plans

## Market Snapshot Market: US Invasion of Iran Current Pricing: Undisclosed (expected increase in YES probability) Trend: Expected increase in YES probability due to deepening Russia-Iran ties ## Key...

May 3, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

NYSE moves closer to tokenized stocks under DTC pilot

The New York Stock Exchange has filed a rule change with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to allow tokenized versions of eligible securities to trade on its market. ...

May 3, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

US intensifies sanctions on Iran, risking oil well shutdowns within days

## Market Snapshot WTI Crude Oil market is currently assessing the likelihood of prices hitting $150 in May, with outcomes still uncertain. In the US-Iran nuclear deal market, pricing...

May 3, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Was Bitcoin’s April Surge Speculative or Structural? CryptoQuant Offers Insights

Based on historical data, rising futures demand alongside contracting spot demand is associated with unsustained price gains during bear seasons. April ended with bitcoin (BTC) posting a 12%...

May 3, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

Strategy Invests $2.57 Billion in Bitcoin as AJC Mining Launches New Bitcoin Cloud Mining Contracts

Entering 2026, the global cryptocurrency market remains highly active. Strategy’s $2.57 billion Bitcoin purchase once again highlights institutional investors’ continued interest in the long-term value of Bitcoin. It has...

May 3, 2026
Adam Forsyth
Crypto

US blockade pressures Iran, oil trade hit; Trump unlikely to lift by May 31

## Market Snapshot Trump’s Hormuz Blockade Announcement market shows a 29.5% probability of a YES outcome, down from 40% 24 hours ago and 55% a week ago. The US...