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Why Is the Crypto Market Down Today?
On April 2, the crypto asset market dropped 1.8%, bringing the total market capitalization down to $2.28 trillion after Trump’s main speech on Iran failed to signal the de-escalation that traders had already priced in. Bitcoin fell nearly 2%, approaching the head-and-shoulders neckline that could potentially trigger a breakdown 14.
Rain (RAIN), ranked in the top 30, led altcoin losses with a daily decline of 7% and a 17% drop over the past month.
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Trump’s speech on Wednesday stated that U.S. forces will “complete the mission” in Iran within tw

Trump Threatens to Attack Iran Power Plants If No Deal Is Reached
President Donald Trump issued a new threat against Iran, stating that the United States will target power plants and energy infrastructure if an agreement is not reached soon.
The statement was made amid escalating conflict between the two countries. Trump emphasized that attacking Iran's electricity and energy facilities is one of the main options if negotiations fail to produce results.
In addition to power plants, potential targets also include other energy facilities such as oil fields and strategic infrastructure that f

Iran President Releases Open Letter to the US Ahead of Trump Speech
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian officially released an open letter addressed to the American people on Thursday morning. This diplomatic move was made just a few hours before US President Donald Trump was scheduled to deliver a national address at 9:00 PM ET.
In the letter, Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran bears no hostility toward the American people, Europe, or neighboring countries. However, he criticized recent actions by the United States, which he described as aggression against civilians and infrastructure, leading t

Token SUI Officially Launches on the Solana Blockchain Network
The crypto ecosystem marks a new milestone in cross-chain technology after the $SUI token officially launched natively on the Solana network. According to an announcement via the official Solana X account on Wednesday (01/04), this integration was achieved through the Sunrise DeFi bridge, which enables direct liquidity pooling between the Sui Network and Solana ecosystems.
​Through the Sunrise infrastructure, $SUI holders can now transfer their assets between the two networks with high efficiency and minimal costs. The presence o

Iran Starts Charging Fees in the Strait of Hormuz, Payments Must Be Made in Yuan or Stablecoin
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran officially imposes fees on tanker ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, starting from $1 per barrel of oil. According to a Bloomberg report on Thursday (02/04), payments must be made using Chinese Yuan or stablecoin cryptocurrencies.
​In the procedure, ship operators are required to submit ownership data, flag, cargo manifest, destination, and crew list to an intermediary company affiliated with the IRGC. This data is then verified by the Hor

Bitcoin Ready for the ‘End of War’ Narrative Ahead of Trump’s Iran Speech
Bitcoin remains steady around $68,000 on Wednesday as the market awaits an important speech from President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Reports suggest that Trump may signal that the conflict will soon be over, possibly within weeks, and that recent actions are considered successful strategic moves.
Although the “end of war soon” narrative is gaining traction, Bitcoin intraday data actually shows a more cautious market beneath the surface.
Sell-Driven Rally, Not Built Up
Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) shows a clear trend:

Trump Claims Iran Has Proposed a Ceasefire, Iran Denies as False Statement
Donald Trump claimed via a post on Truth Social (01/04) that Iran's new leader has requested a ceasefire with the United States. Trump stated he would only consider the offer if the Strait of Hormuz is fully opened for international navigation. If that condition is ignored, Trump threatened to continue bombing Iran's infrastructure until it is completely destroyed.
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately strongly denied the claim, calling it a baseless false statement. Iran emphasized that there has been no cea

Jaga Dominance in the DeFi Sector, Uniswap Foundation Prepares Rp2 Trillion Cash Reserves
Uniswap Foundation (UF) officially showcases their financial strength in the 2025 annual report with total assets reaching $135.7 million or approximately Rp2.1 trillion. This massive fund, consisting of cash, stablecoins, and 15.1 million UNI tokens, is prepared as ammunition to dominate the DeFi market until 2027. This move reaffirms Uniswap's position as the protocol with the largest cash reserves in the crypto ecosystem to date.
Throughout 2025, Uniswap has burned grant funds totaling $26 million or a

The 20% Ethereum Price Risk: Explaining Why Institutions Continue to Choose Bitcoin
Ethereum Price
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was briefly traded above $2,100 on April 1 with a head-and-shoulders pattern on the 12-hour chart, threatening an almost 20% breakdown to $1,570. This structural risk may be the reason why institutions prefer Bitcoin over ETH.
The (spot Bitcoin ETF) attracted inflows of $1.32 billion in March, while Ethereum ETF products continued a five-month outflow trend. Ethereum’s price has increased 7% over the past 30 days, compared to Bitcoin’s 2.7%. However, regulatory capital is flowing in th

Fitch Raises Commodity Price Assumptions, Analysts Highlight Opportunities in Gold and Copper
The international rating agency, Fitch Ratings, has raised its commodity and mining metal price assumptions for 2026. This revision is seen as reflecting fundamental market changes, not just short-term speculation.
Sutopo Widodo, President Commissioner of HFX International Futures, considers the rating agency’s move quite reasonable amid a strong combination of increasing global demand and supply disruption risks.
He stated that, on the demand side, the global electrification trend is a major driver f

Crypto Sector Contributes Rp 1.96 Trillion in Indonesia's Digital Tax Revenue
The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) of the Ministry of Finance has recorded total tax revenue from Indonesia's digital economy sector reaching Rp48.11 trillion as of February 28, 2026. This figure reflects consistent growth across various segments of the domestic digital economy.
The revenue comes from several main sources, namely Value-Added Tax (VAT) on Electronic System-Based Trade (PMSE) amounting to Rp37.40 trillion, fintech or peer-to-peer lending taxes amounting to Rp4.64 trillion, taxes collected through t

Why Is the Crypto Asset Market Down Today?
On April 1, the crypto asset market declined by 0.69%, losing $5.39 billion and bringing the total market capitalization down to $2.31 trillion, while energy costs due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis continue to influence market risk appetite.
Bitcoin fell 0.89% to $67,590, performing worse than the overall market while maintaining a dominance of 56.6%. Hyperliquid (HYPE), a top-20 layer-1 perpetual futures asset, dropped 3.3% that day and declined 10% over the past seven days, as bearish divergence threatens its bullish structure.
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First in the World, This US State Issues Bonds Backed by Bitcoin
The New Hampshire Business Finance Authority (New Hampshire Business Finance Authority) made financial history with the plan to issue the first Bitcoin-backed municipal bond. This innovation is one step closer to reality after Moody’s Investors Service assigned a Ba2 rating to the asset, which is technically two levels below the investment grade category (investment grade).
According to a report from Bloomberg, in this $( million scheme, interest and principal payments on the bonds will be sourced from the collateralized Bitcoin

Goals Achieved, Trump Predicts Iran War Will End in 3 Weeks
President Donald J. Trump stated that the U.S. military operation against Iran is expected to conclude within the next two to three weeks. According to Bloomberg, Trump emphasized that the primary objectives of the U.S. military have largely been accomplished and that responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz will eventually be transferred to other countries.
While Trump left open the possibility of a deal during this period, he stressed that a formal agreement with Tehran is not an absolute requirement for the U.S. to end its

Gold Prices Rise on Wednesday (1/4/2026) Morning, Three Consecutive Days of Gains
Gold prices increased on Wednesday (1/4/2026) morning trading. According to Bloomberg, at 06:45 WIB, the price of gold for June 2026 delivery on the Commodity Exchange was at US$ 4,716.40 per troy ounce, up 0.81% from the previous day’s US$ 4,678.60 per troy ounce.
Gold has risen for three consecutive days after Presiden AS Donald Trump announced he would end the war with Iran within two to three weeks.
Citing Bloomberg, Trump indicated that the US has achieved most of its military objectives and will leave it to