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Research institution Bernstein's latest report states that as Bitcoin approaches the $80,000 mark, the cryptocurrency market is entering a new phase of structural growth. This cycle may last longer than previous ones and has "asymmetric upside potential." The report points out that the previous drop to $60,000 has formed a temporary bottom, and the market is being driven by the integration of institutional funds and the traditional financial system.Analyst Gautam Chhugani stated, "The best times for the crypto industry are still ahead, which will be reflected in a higher and more sustained bull market cycle." In terms of supply structure, about 60% of Bitcoin has not been transferred for over a year, indicating an increase in the proportion of long-term holders; at the same time, ETFs and corporate balance sheet allocations continue to absorb supply. Strategy currently holds approximately 818,000 BTC, and its yield-generating products are attracting more traditional funds.On the institutional channel front, Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab are expanding Bitcoin ETF and spot trading access, further lowering investment thresholds. Fundamentally, the supply of stablecoins has surpassed $300 billion, and the demand for real payments and settlements has increased; the tokenization scale of real-world assets (RWA) has reached $345 billion, a year-on-year increase of 110%. Additionally, platforms like Hyperliquid are driving increased activity in on-chain stock and commodity trading.The report also warns that quantum computing poses a long-term potential risk to crypto security, but it is manageable in the short term, and the industry has ample time to transition to quantum-resistant standards.

According to Coinglass data, if ETH breaks through $2,398, the cumulative short liquidation intensity on mainstream CEX will reach $1.291 billion. Conversely, if ETH falls below $2,177, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on mainstream CEX will reach $392 million.

According to Coinglass data, if BTC breaks through $80,419, the cumulative short liquidation intensity on mainstream CEX will reach $2.549 billion. Conversely, if BTC falls below $73,539, the cumulative long liquidation intensity on mainstream CEX will reach $1.079 billion.

The Solana Foundation stated that its core development team Anza has reached an agreement with Firedancer, a subsidiary of Jump Crypto, on a potential post-quantum solution, planning to introduce a new digital signature scheme called Falcon.Although the threat of quantum computing is not expected to materialize for several years, Solana has developed a phased upgrade roadmap. This plan includes ongoing research into Falcon and other alternatives, introducing post-quantum solutions for new wallets when necessary, and ultimately completing the migration of existing wallets. Currently, the quantum-resistant primitive Winternitz Vault, developed by Blueshift, has been running on Solana for over two years. The Solana Foundation stated that the network's high-speed, low-latency design can accommodate such solutions, and the migration is not expected to have a significant impact on performance.

Circle Ventures, Consensys, and Joseph Lubin announced their support for the DeFi United initiative, aimed at mitigating the losses caused by the Kelp DAO vulnerability. Circle Ventures is supporting the ecosystem by purchasing AAVE tokens. Consensys and Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin confirmed that they will provide 30,000 ETH to DeFi United. Currently, DeFi United has raised over 132,000 ETH, with a total value exceeding 300 million dollars.The related funds will be used to compensate for the bad debts caused by attackers minting uncollateralized rsETH through the LayerZero bridge and borrowing assets on Aave. Previously, Aave proposed to donate 25,000 ETH, while Lido DAO, Ether.fi, and Kelp also proposed or committed to donate 2,500 ETH, 5,000 ETH, and 2,000 ETH, respectively.

The Avalanche Foundation stated on platform X that it supports DeFi United. This is a coordinated action aimed at restoring rsETH collateral support. DeFi is undergoing public stress testing, with transparent accounting and real accountability, while traditional financial systems often take months or years to complete such repairs.The Avalanche Foundation expressed support for Aave and the broader DeFi ecosystem.

According to Coinglass data, the current 8-hour average funding rate for ETH across the network is -0.0004%. Among the current mainstream exchanges, the funding rate on Binance is -0.0076%, OKX is -0.0048%, Bybit is -0.0051%, and Gate is -0.0014%.

According to Coinglass data, the current 8-hour average funding rate for BTC across the network is -0.0042%. Among the current mainstream exchanges, the rate on Binance is -0.0058%, OKX is -0.0053%, Bybit is -0.0016%, and Gate is -0.0008%.

According to CoinDesk, Fidelity Digital Assets released the "Q2 2026 Signal Report," indicating that although the overall cryptocurrency market was in a consolidation phase at the beginning of the second quarter, several underlying data points have shown signs of stabilization.The report shows that Bitcoin's dominance continues to rise, with capital consistently concentrating on the most liquid assets. The levels of unrealized profits and momentum indicators are consistent with characteristics of a correction period, which may lay the foundation for a more stable market structure in the future.Meanwhile, the network usage and price trends of Ethereum and Solana have diverged, indicating that demand at the protocol layer remains robust. The report also notes that Bitcoin futures are currently experiencing negative funding rates, and research institution 10x believes this reflects structural hedging behavior by institutions rather than an overall bearish signal.

According to CoinGlass data, the total liquidation amount in the cryptocurrency market in the past 24 hours reached $450 million, with long positions liquidated at $281 million and short positions liquidated at $169 million.The liquidation amount for BTC reached $167 million, and for ETH, it was $161 million. In the past 24 hours, a total of 110,130 people were liquidated, with the largest single liquidation occurring on the ETH-USDT trading pair on Binance, valued at $11.9852 million.

According to monitoring by Omar Faridi, the net demand from institutional investors for Bitcoin has regained strong momentum, reaching the highest growth rate since the end of 2025.Data from Bloomberg, Glassnode, and Bitwise Europe shows that the buying power of professional institutions such as funds and asset management companies significantly exceeds selling pressure. Industry analysis points out that institutional funds typically feature large transactions and long-term holdings, and the renewed acceleration of their net demand indicates an increased confidence among large players in Bitcoin as a store of value. Currently, the rise in institutional participation is driving improvements in market liquidity and is seen as a signal of Bitcoin's further solidification in the global financial system.

According to Gate market data, BTC/USDT is currently priced at $76999.5, with a 24-hour decline of 1.4%.

Solana's official article on the potential impact of quantum computing on blockchain reiterates that the quantum threat is still years away, but the Solana ecosystem has already conducted thorough research and technical preparations in advance.The independent verification client development teams Anza and Firedancer (which together represent a large portion of the network's staking share) have unanimously concluded after independent research that a compact signature scheme suitable for high-throughput blockchains is needed, and they have jointly selected the Falcon scheme. Both parties have published their initial implementation code on GitHub.In addition, the Solana Winternitz Vault developed by Blueshift has been operational in the ecosystem for over two years, providing a direct quantum-resistant path. Earlier this year, Google Quantum AI listed this Vault as a leading example of forward-looking post-quantum work in its white paper.Solana's current quantum roadmap includes ongoing quantum research and evaluation of Falcon and alternative solutions; adopting post-quantum solutions for new wallets when quantum becomes a credible threat; and migrating existing wallets to the selected solution. The official statement indicates that the migration work is manageable and can be completed quickly when the time comes, with network performance expected to remain largely unaffected.

According to Gate market data, ETH/USDT is currently priced at $2299.99, with a 24-hour decline of 2.01%.

According to The Block, analysts at research firm Bernstein stated in their latest report that the fundamentals of the crypto market are continuously improving. The recent low of $60,000 for Bitcoin has formed a clear bottom, and the current price is approaching $80,000. Driven by institutional demand, a longer structural bull market is expected.Bernstein analyst Gautam Chhugani pointed out the following core driving factors:Institutional channels continue to expand: Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF and Charles Schwab's spot Bitcoin/Ethereum trading platform have been launched one after another, with about 60% of Bitcoin supply not having moved for over a year, indicating a stable holder structure;Strategy continues to increase holdings: its STRC perpetual preferred stock product attracts income-focused investors, with current holdings reaching 818,334 Bitcoins;Demand for stablecoins reaches an all-time high: stablecoin supply has surpassed $30 billion, decoupling from the price cycle of the crypto market, showing that real payment and settlement demand continues to grow;Tokenization of real assets accelerates expansion: the scale of tokenized assets such as private credit and government bonds has reached $345 billion, a year-on-year increase of 110%.Bernstein also noted that quantum computing poses a long-term potential risk, but the blockchain ecosystem is expected to have ample time to complete the post-quantum security transition.

According to PRNewswire, Bitmine Chairman Tom Lee stated that since the US-Iran conflict, ETH has outperformed the S&P 500 Index by 1,696 basis points, becoming the best-performing single asset globally, aside from crude oil, and has acquired the attributes of a "wartime store of value" asset.Tom Lee added that as Wall Street accelerates the promotion of on-chain tokenization and the demand for public, neutral blockchains from the Agentic AI system continues, Ethereum will continue to benefit. His basic expectation is that we are currently in the final stage of a "mini crypto winter."

According to Bloomberg, Bill Ackman's closed-end fund Pershing Square USA (PSUS) and alternative asset management company Pershing Square (PS) are conducting an initial public offering, expected to raise approximately $5 billion, which is at the lower end of the previous target range of $10 billion.This amount includes $2.8 billion from a private placement disclosed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. About 85% of this issuance has been subscribed by institutional investors, with the book-building process scheduled to close at 4 PM New York time on Monday and pricing set for April 28. Pershing Square USA will charge a 2% management fee and will not take performance fees, while Pershing Square will have its voting rights controlled by Ackman and the core management team.

According to monitoring by Whale Alert, USDC Treasury has newly minted 250 million USDC on the Solana chain.

According to Bloomberg, a project by Bitcoin mining company Hut 8 Corp is issuing investment-grade secured bonds to fund its data center construction associated with Google (Alphabet Inc.).The bonds have a maturity date of 2042, with an initial price guidance of approximately 2.13 percentage points above the benchmark yield. Previous reports indicated that the project plans to issue at least $3 billion in high-grade bonds for the construction of a 245-megawatt facility located in St. Francisville, Louisiana. The issuance is being managed by Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley.The 600,000 square foot project will generate revenue through a 15-year lease agreement worth approximately $7 billion signed with cloud computing startup Fluidstack, with Google providing financial backing for the lease payments and other obligations. A subsidiary of Entergy Corp. will supply power to the project under a service agreement.Hut 8 is a publicly traded Bitcoin mining company that is transforming into an energy and digital infrastructure company and holds a controlling interest in a U.S. Bitcoin company (associated with Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr.).