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Nina Volkov - Crypto Reporter at Edgen

Nina Volkov

Crypto Reporter

Bitcoin macro, ETF flows, and institutional adoption. Came from fixed income trading — sees crypto through a rates and liquidity lens.
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Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan argues that Bitcoin's rally during the recent Iran conflict shows its growing value as both a hedge asset and a neutral settlement asset.

Bitwise CIO: 2 reasons Bitcoin rallies on geopolitical risk

**Key Takeaways:** * Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says Bitcoin is rallying on geopolitical uncertainty for two main reasons: its role as a hedge asset and its growing potential as a politically neutral settlement layer. * Hougan argues events like the Iran conflict increase the value of Bitcoin's "out-of-the-money call option" to become a global settlement system as dollar-based rails face fragmentation. * This view is supported by reports of Iran considering Bitcoin for passage tolls through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil chokepoint, showing a potential real-world use case.
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Apr 15 2026
Bitcoin's price surged over 5% toward $75,000, driven by significant short liquidations and massive corporate buying from Strategy's ATM program.

Bitcoin Targets $75,000 as Short Squeeze and Corporate Buying Fuel Rally

**Key Takeaways:** * Bitcoin price surged more than 5% to trade near $75,000, breaking out of a multi-week symmetrical triangle pattern and liquidating leveraged short positions. * Strategy’s at-the-market program generated an estimated $796 million in a single day, funding the purchase of approximately 10,834 BTC. * The move comes despite macro headwinds including heightened geopolitical tensions and reduced expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts.
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Apr 15 2026
Strategy used its at-the-market stock program to buy nearly 30,000 Bitcoin in two days, funded by a record $2.74 billion in trading volume for its STRC preferred shares.

Strategy Buys 29,914 Bitcoin in 48 Hours as STRC Volume Explodes

**Key Takeaways:** * Strategy acquired an estimated 29,914 bitcoin across two trading sessions, more than doubling the prior week’s entire accumulation in just 48 hours. * The purchases were funded by a record $2.74 billion in trading volume for the company’s STRC preferred stock, with every share trading at or above the par value required for issuance. * **STRC At-the-Market (ATM) Activity:** | Metric | Monday, Apr 13 | Tuesday, Apr 14 | 2-Day Total | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | STRC Volume | $1.17 Billion | $1.57 Billion | $2.74 Billion | | Est. BTC Bought | 13,152 | 16,762 | 29,914 |
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Apr 15 2026
The price of Bitcoin rose above $76,000 after the March U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data came in below forecasts, suggesting easing inflation and a potentially more dovish Federal Reserve.

Bitcoin Reclaims $76,000 as Weak PPI Data Fuels Fed Rate Cut Hopes

**Key Takeaways:** * Bitcoin surged past $76,000 after the March Producer Price Index (PPI) came in significantly below expectations. * Headline PPI rose 0.5% month-over-month, less than half the 1.1% consensus forecast, signaling easing inflationary pressures. * The softer inflation reading increases the probability of the Federal Reserve adopting a more dovish stance, benefiting risk assets.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 15 2026
Goldman Sachs has submitted an application to launch a 'Bitcoin Premium Income ETF', which aims to generate income through options strategies while maintaining exposure to Bitcoin's price appreciation.

Goldman Sachs files for a Bitcoin ETF to generate 1 new income stream

**Key Takeaways:** * Goldman Sachs files for a Bitcoin ETF focused on generating income. * The proposed fund uses a covered call strategy on Bitcoin futures. * Approval could signal growing institutional demand for crypto yield products.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
The Bank of Japan signaled it would likely not raise interest rates at the end of April, reversing market expectations and boosting risk assets like Bitcoin.

Bank of Japan policy pivot sends Bitcoin up 4%

**Key Takeaways:** * The Bank of Japan has cooled expectations for an interest rate hike at its April 28 meeting, a reversal from earlier market sentiment. * A dovish BOJ stance weakens the yen, reviving the “yen carry trade” where investors borrow cheaply in JPY to buy higher-yielding assets like Bitcoin. * Bitcoin jumped over 4% on the news, with analysts watching for increased liquidity flows into cryptocurrencies and other risk assets.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
A significant Bitcoin holder, known for a previous $500 million crypto purchase, has moved $50.11 million in cbBTC to Coinbase, taking a $1.1 million profit and suggesting a potential market sell-off.

Whale Moves $50 Million in Bitcoin to Coinbase, Realizing $1.1 Million Profit

* A prominent Bitcoin whale transferred 670 cbBTC, worth approximately $50.11 million, to a Coinbase address. * The transaction was initiated from address 0x1A65, which previously acquired $500 million in BTC and ETH. * The move could signal profit-taking and potentially increase short-term selling pressure on Bitcoin.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total net outflow of $291 million on Monday, April 13, 2026, driven by a significant withdrawal from Fidelity's FBTC fund.

Bitcoin ETFs See $291M Outflow as Fidelity Fund Posts Record Withdrawals

**Key Takeaways:** * U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $291 million in total net outflows on April 13, the largest single-day withdrawal since March 27. * Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) led the outflows, shedding $229 million in its largest single-day redemption to date. * The significant outflow from a major fund like Fidelity's may signal institutional profit-taking and could increase short-term price volatility for Bitcoin.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
Bitcoin's price increased by 4.6% to $75,004, triggering a rally in crypto-related stocks, following comments from President Donald Trump about a potential peace deal with Iran.

Bitcoin Jumps 4.6% to $75,004 on US-Iran Peace Talk Hopes

**Key Takeaways:** * Bitcoin gained 4.6% to trade at $75,004 amid renewed hopes for a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran. * Crypto-related stocks rallied, with Robinhood (HOOD) up 7.9%, while Coinbase (COIN) and MicroStrategy (MSTR) both gained 5.4%. * The move signals a potential reversal of the recent "crypto winter" driven by geopolitical uncertainty sapping demand for risk assets.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
On April 14, 2026, Bitcoin (BTC) was trading near $74,500 following a recovery from early April lows, with technical analysis suggesting the rally could be weakening at a historical resistance zone.

Bitcoin nears $74,500 but key indicators suggest a reversal

**Key Takeaways:** * Bitcoin (BTC) price recovered to trade near $74,500 after lows in early April. * A bearish triple divergence pattern has emerged, signaling the rally may be losing momentum. * The price is currently testing a historically significant resistance zone.
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Apr 14 2026
Financial services companies Visa, Stripe, and Zodia Custody have become validators on the Tempo payments blockchain network.

3 financial heavyweights including Visa join Tempo's validator network

**Key Takeaways:** * Visa, Stripe, and Zodia Custody are now validators on the Tempo blockchain. * The move adds major institutional weight to the permissioned Tempo network. * It signals a deepening of ties between traditional finance and crypto infrastructure.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
On April 14, 2026, XRP Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) achieved a daily trading volume exceeding $26 million, with Bitwise's fund capturing a significant portion of this activity.

XRP ETF volume tops $26 million as Bitwise captures key share

**Key Takeaways:** * Daily trading volume for XRP ETFs crossed $26 million on April 14, 2026. * Bitwise's newly launched XRP ETF captured the bulk of the market's activity. * The high volume indicates strong institutional demand for regulated XRP exposure.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
Insurance giant MassMutual, with $584 billion in assets under management, disclosed new holdings in the Bitwise XRP ETF, signaling growing institutional confidence beyond Bitcoin.

$584B insurer MassMutual adds Bitwise XRP ETF to crypto holdings

**Key Takeaways:** * Insurance giant MassMutual discloses new investment in the Bitwise XRP ETF via a subsidiary’s SEC filing. * The move diversifies the firm's crypto assets beyond its existing holdings in several spot Bitcoin ETFs. * The investment comes as institutional interest in XRP grows amid increasing regulatory clarity and on-chain privacy enhancements.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
Bitcoin's market stabilized on April 14, 2026, after a $30 billion deleveraging event, as on-chain data shows a significant transfer of coins from short-term speculators to long-term holders.

Bitcoin sees $30B deleveraging as long-term holders absorb supply

**Key Takeaways:** * Bitcoin market stabilizes after a $30 billion wipeout driven by excessive leverage. * On-chain data shows long-term holders are accumulating coins from panicked short-term holders. * The shift in ownership could lead to a price consolidation phase for Bitcoin.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
The Jito Foundation signs a Memorandum of Understanding with KODA, South Korea's largest digital asset custodian, to expand institutional access to JitoSOL.

Jito Foundation Inks Deal With KODA to Bring JitoSOL to 60+ Institutions

**Key Takeaways:** * Jito Foundation partners with South Korea's largest digital asset custodian, KODA. * The deal aims to create a compliant on-ramp for institutional investment into JitoSOL. * The partnership could significantly boost JitoSOL's adoption and Total Value Locked (TVL) in Asia.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
On April 14, 2026, it was reported that BlackRock added XRP to its portfolio, a move attributed to Ripple's recent legal clarity and the institutional demand driven by its new RLUSD stablecoin.

BlackRock adds XRP to portfolio driving 8% gain

**Key Takeaways:** * BlackRock has added XRP to its institutional investment portfolio, citing the token's recent legal clarity. * The decision was also influenced by growing institutional demand for Ripple's new dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD. * This move represents a significant endorsement for the XRP Ledger ecosystem and could attract further institutional capital.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
US-listed cryptocurrency stocks, including Coinbase and MicroStrategy, rallied in pre-market trading on April 14, reflecting broad bullish sentiment in the digital asset sector.

Crypto stocks rally over 3% as Bitcoin holds key support

**Key Takeaways:** * US-listed crypto stocks see broad pre-market gains on April 14. * Circle leads the rally with a 4% jump, Coinbase follows at 3%. * The move suggests renewed bullish sentiment in the crypto equity sector.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
Bitcoin (BTC) jumped over 4% on April 14, 2026, breaking past the $80,000 level as traders reacted to signs of cooling inflation.

Bitcoin Surges 4% to Cross $80,000 After Favorable Inflation Data

* Bitcoin gains 4% in 24 hours to trade at $80,500 as of 01:43 UTC. * The rally was triggered by a lower-than-expected CPI reading, increasing odds of a Fed rate cut. * Over $150 million in short positions were liquidated, adding to the upward momentum.
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Apr 14 2026
German exchange operator Deutsche Boerse announced on April 14, 2026, that it has acquired a $200 million stake in the US-based cryptocurrency exchange Kraken.

Deutsche Boerse acquires $200 million stake in Kraken exchange

**Key Takeaways:** * Deutsche Boerse invests $200 million in crypto exchange Kraken. * The deal signals growing integration between traditional finance and the digital asset industry. * Investment could enhance Kraken's market position and lead to new crypto-TradFi products.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026
Major cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin rallied after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a potential diplomatic breakthrough with Iran, easing geopolitical tensions.

Bitcoin rallies past $70,000 as Trump Iran deal talk cools geopolitical risk

**Key Takeaways:** * Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other major cryptocurrencies rallied Monday on positive geopolitical news. * President Trump's hint of an Iran deal breakthrough boosted risk-on assets globally. * An analytics firm notes a trend of investors holding crypto amid the rally.
Nina VolkovNina Volkov
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Apr 14 2026

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