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Gate News bot message, Gate market shows, BTC breaks through 76000 USDT, current price is 76071.4 USDT.

Crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) capped the week with a powerful surge, led by bitcoin’s massive inflow that pushed assets back above $100 billion. Ether extended its streak, while XRP and solana continued their steady climb. Key Takeaways: Bitcoin ETFs drew $663.91 million, pushing net asset

A whale deposited 3 million USDC to HyperLiquid, boosting its 30x leveraged Bitcoin short to 700 BTC, valued at $52.89 million. The short was opened at $75,919, with a liquidation price of $80,839.93.

Alcoa plans to sell its dormant Massena East aluminum smelter in New York to bitcoin miner NYDIG, with the deal closing by mid-2026. The facility's infrastructure makes it ideal for bitcoin mining, reflecting a trend of repurposing retired industrial sites.

Gate News bot message, Gate market data shows that BTC has fallen below 75000 USDT, with the current price at 74996.3 USDT.

Iran is utilizing Bitcoin for oil transit fee settlements via the Strait of Hormuz, but stablecoins dominate actual fund transfers in these transactions.

The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctions list includes 518 Bitcoin addresses that have significantly engaged in crypto transactions, currently holding about 9,306 BTC valued at $707 million, highlighting the relationship between cryptocurrency and financial regulation.

Bitcoin rose to $78,000 but dropped to $76,091 following reports of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's actions triggered $762 million in liquidations among traders, with implications for crypto markets as Iran accepts payments in bitcoin and other currencies to navigate sanctions.

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss criticized Britain's economic trajectory, citing high taxes and regulations. She advocates for Bitcoin to combat currency debasement and is organizing a conference to promote a movement for sovereignty and freedom.

Gate News bot message, Gate market data shows that BTC has broken below 76000 USDT, current price is 75996.9 USDT.

Goldman Sachs proposed a Bitcoin-focused income ETF that avoids direct Bitcoin holdings, using linked ETFs and options strategies for income. This filing reflects increased competition in the crypto investment space among major firms.

Bitcoin ETFs saw $663.9 million in inflows on April 18, indicating renewed institutional confidence and a shift in market sentiment. This trend suggests sustained interest in Bitcoin as investors seek to diversify their portfolios.

More Americans now own Bitcoin than gold, highlighting a significant shift in asset preferences as Bitcoin's popularity surges. U.S. entities dominate global Bitcoin holdings, and institutional adoption is accelerating, with major firms entering the market and legislation potentially enhancing Bitcoin's legal status.

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MicroStrategy has proposed changing its STRC preferred stock dividends from monthly to semi-monthly to enhance liquidity and stabilize stock prices, maintaining an 11.5% annual yield. Concerns about this structure have been raised by Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff.

Tim Draper's wallet transferred 150.84 BTC, valued at $11.62 million, to a centralized exchange after a year of holding, leading to an estimated loss of $2.57 million.

Bitcoin spot ETFs saw significant net inflows of $664 million on April 17, the largest in three months. BlackRock led the funds with $284 million, followed by Fidelity and ARK. Other products saw minimal contributions.

Bitdeer reported producing and selling 177 BTC in the week ending April 17, resulting in no net increase in its holdings, leaving the firm with a zero Bitcoin position.