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Oil Is Driving the Market Again

👋 Hey, Crypto Enthusiasts! Energy markets are setting the stage for crypto’s next breakout or breakdown.

After limited progress between the US and Iran, oil prices have started climbing again, adding renewed pressure to global markets.

In a recent research note, Goldman Sachs warned that oil could remain elevated for an extended period. Prices pushed above $100 today, and the bank expects them to stay high, gradually cooling toward an average of around $90 by late 2026.

The main driver is a supply shock linked to disruptions in the Middle East. Production has declined, inventories are falling and the market has shifted from surplus to shortage. Even a slowdown in demand may not be enough to bring prices down quickly.

So why does this matter for crypto?

Higher energy prices tend to keep inflation elevated, reducing the likelihood of interest rate cuts. And when rate cuts are off the table, investors usually pull back from riskier assets. We’re already seeing signs of this, with Bitcoin struggling to break above $80,000.

🔑 The key support for crypto right now has been institutional demand. That flow has helped prevent a much sharper drop in BTC.

• So far, April has seen around $2.2 billion in inflows into Bitcoin, alongside continued buying from Saylor. If those flows slow or reverse, BTC could be setting up for another leg lower.

On the flip side, if tensions around the Strait of Hormuz ease and oil prices decline, inflation concerns would likely soften, bringing rate cuts back into focus. That environment could give Bitcoin the momentum it needs to break out.

If oil remains elevated or rises further, expect crypto to stay range-bound or trend lower.

For now, oil is the signal to watch.

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How DeFi Plans to Resolve the Massive Kelp DAO Hack ⁉️ 

After the recent exploit involving Kelp DAO, the crypto industry is now working on a plan to fix the damage and restore trust. The attack created a large amount of “fake” rsETH tokens, which caused problems across platforms like Aave.

To deal with this, a newly formed group called DeFi United has stepped in.

• The group consists of major crypto players like: AAVE, Arbitrum, Mantle, Consesys, Lido & more.

They’ve raised over $300 million in ETH and are using it to rebuild the lost backing behind rsETH.

The basic idea is simple:

• They will slowly convert ETH into real rsETH in stages, instead of doing it all at once.

• These batches will be sent to the affected system so that rsETH is once again fully backed and safe to use. Doing it step by step reduces the risk of further issues.

🧹 At the same time, they are cleaning up the mess left behind. Some of the fake rsETH was used in loans, which created bad debt.

• To fix this, they’ll carefully liquidate those positions. This means selling off the affected assets in a controlled way, recovering ETH, and using it to repay what’s owed.

⚖️ Once everything is stable, normal operations will resume, including lifting restrictions that were put in place during the crisis.

There are still risks. The plan depends on approvals and coordination. Also, some of the new security fixes haven’t been fully tested yet.

If it works, this could become a defining example of DeFi acting collectively to solve a crisis without pushing losses onto users.

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The Latest Crypto Headlines 📰 

White House Hints at Bitcoin Reserve Update
U.S. officials signal a major update on the strategic Bitcoin reserve, with plans to expand and formalize holdings through upcoming legislation.

Block Discloses $2.2B in Bitcoin
Block reveals 28,355 BTC in holdings, using proof-of-reserves to improve transparency and show separation between corporate and customer assets.

Aven Launches Bitcoin Credit Card
Aven introduces a BTC-backed Visa card offering up to $1M credit, allowing users to borrow without selling their Bitcoin.

BitMine Doubles Down on Ethereum
BitMine surpasses 5 million ETH holdings, reinforcing its shift into a major Ethereum treasury and staking-driven revenue model.

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Summary From The Top Influencers 📷️ 

Benjamin Cowen – Bitcoin: Battle at the Bear Market Resistance Band (28.04.2026 Summary)

Benjamin Cowen explains that Bitcoin is once again testing the bear market resistance band. His view is that this is a key moment, but history suggests it will likely struggle to break through.

Key Points

• Bitcoin has rallied back to the bear market resistance band, a level that often rejects price in downtrends

• In past cycles like 2018 and 2022, Bitcoin briefly broke above this level but failed to hold it

• Midterm years typically include these rallies, but they often end with another move lower

• Current price action closely matches past patterns, with a February low, April higher low, and rally into May

• Rising energy prices could act as a macro headwind, making it harder for the Fed to cut rates

• If rate cuts are delayed, it reduces liquidity, which is key for crypto to move higher

• Even if Bitcoin holds above 60K, Cowen expects a retest later in the year, possibly in summer or around October

• If Bitcoin fails to even reach higher resistance levels like the 200-day moving average, it could signal deeper weakness

Final Takeaway
This is a key test for Bitcoin. If it gets rejected here, the market is likely still in a broader downtrend, with another leg lower before a true recovery begins.

CoinBureau – Crypto Regulation MELTDOWN: The CLARITY Act Is Crashing (28.04.2026 Summary)

Coin Bureau explains how the Clarity Act, once seen as a sure win, is now at risk of failing. The key view is that political pressure and banking interests are quickly killing momentum.

Key Points

• The odds of the Clarity Act passing have dropped sharply, from over 80% to as low as 25–50% in just weeks

• The biggest issue is whether stablecoins should be allowed to offer interest or rewards to users

• Banks strongly oppose this, as it could pull massive deposits out of traditional bank accounts

• Political pressure from banking-heavy states is slowing down negotiations and pushing for stricter rules

• The bill still has multiple complex steps to pass, each requiring time that lawmakers may not have

• If deadlines are missed, the bill could be delayed until after elections, effectively killing it

• Without the law, the US crypto industry remains stuck in regulatory uncertainty, pushing innovation abroad

Final Takeaway
Coin Bureau’s message is clear, the Clarity Act is close to collapsing. If it fails, the US could lose years of progress, leaving crypto in limbo and slowing down long-term growth.

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