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⚡ How the top-20 cryptocurrencies have changed over 8 years
Grayscale published an infographic with annual snapshots of the top-20 cryptocurrencies by capitalization from 2018 to 2026.
• Bitcoin and Ethereum have held the top positions since 2018, while the others are constantly changing
• Many of the top-20 in 2018 completely dropped out of the list: IOTA, NEM, Dash, NEO, Nano, ICON, Verge
• They were replaced by Solana, TRON, Hyperliquid, Chainlink, Avalanche, and others
• XRP, BNB, and Cardano are also holding on, but their positions are constantly changing
Most of the coins from the 2018 t

🟠 Why are Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Prices Rallying Today?
Crypto markets are back in action this week, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP all moving higher as sentiment flips positive. After weeks of uncertainty, a mix of geopolitical relief and improving technical setups is driving this rebound.
🔸 Ceasefire Talks Trigger Risk-On Move
The main catalyst is easing tension in the Middle East. A two-week ceasefire between the US, Iran, and Israel, along with earlier talks of a longer deal, has reduced fears around a major escalation.
“Almost all of the various points of past contention have been

📣 Cardano price pops as traders chase beta, but derivatives say ‘fragile’
Cardano’s ADA climbs about 4–5% to the mid‑$0.24s on Tuesday as traders rotate into high‑beta majors, but futures data shows churny perps and weak open interest behind the move.
Cardano’s price rallied roughly 4–5% on Tuesday, extending a short burst of outperformance versus most large‑caps outside Bitcoin and Ethereum as traders rotated into higher‑beta names.
Cardano (ADA) Spot prices hovered around $0.24–$0.25, up from the $0.23–$0.24 range seen earlier in the week, leaving ADA still far below its 2026 peak but firml

🔵 Ethereum’s Role Expands As It’s Considered For Euro Stablecoin Settlement
As the blockchain sector gradually goes worldwide, the Ethereum Network is turning up as the top contender for blockchain infrastructure across the sector. Currently, the ETH network is the settlement layer for many stablecoins and real-world applications in the crypto space.
🔸 Euro Stablecoin Plans Eye Ethereum
A new chapter in blockchain adoption may be unfolding, and the Ethereum network is at the center of this transition as countries across the globe adopt the blockchain. Amid the shift, Ethereum is increasingly

🟠 Michael Saylor's Strategy is estimated to have bought 493 BTC today via STRC, already more than the daily supply of mined bitcoin 🤯

🔴 Trump Declares Total Regime Change in Iran – Bitcoin at $68K and Falling
Trump has yet again posted something that stopped crypto traders mid-session.
“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.”
That is not a ceasefire signal. That is a regime change declaration. And Bitcoin is sitting at $68,355 – already down 1.61% on the day, erasing the gains it spent all of Monday building.
🔸 From $70,000 to Regime Change in 24 Hours
Less than 24 hours ago, this felt like it might be resolved. Egypt, Pakistan and Turkey ha

📣 Why Are Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP Prices Going Up Today?
Crypto markets are in the green on Monday, with Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP all posting modest gains after weeks of subdued price action.
Bitcoin is trading around $69,137, up 3% in 24 hours. Ethereum has climbed to $2,131, gaining nearly 4%. XRP is holding near $1.33, up roughly 2% on the day.
🔸 Iran Talks Are Moving Markets
The immediate catalyst appears to be geopolitical. Reports emerged Monday that the United States and Iran are discussing a 45-day ceasefire deal that could lead to a permanent end to hostilities. Regional mediator

🤔 Will Altcoins Hit 100x in 2026?
Crypto analyst Scott Melker is now looking at altcoins through a more grounded lens, noting that the structure of this cycle is very different from what traders were used to before. While the broader market has seen movement, altcoins are not showing the same kind of expansion phase that defined earlier runs. Instead, the space appears to be holding within a tighter, more selective range.
“I don’t see much hope for most altcoins. That doesn’t mean that select altcoins won’t do exceptionally well and outperform Bitcoin. I think they will. But I don’t think you

🦊 Shiba Inu: Shibarium Transactions See 1,889% Drop Amid Reset
Shibarium, the Shiba Inu Layer-2 blockchain, recently had a major infrastructure update and a full reindexing of its backend systems.
The Shibarium explorer is rebuilding from scratch, with 86% of blocks now indexed. In the last 24 hours, Shibarium daily transactions came in at just 557 as activity normalizes post-upgrade. This marked a significant drop from the figure of 10,940 transactions seen on March 26.
Most of these transactions are system-level, representing automated contract calls that support the new infrastructure. As

⚡️ XRP slips behind BNB as seven-month slide deepens
XRP moved lower in the crypto market cap table on April 5 after BNB reclaimed the fourth position.
BNB with a market value of about $80.34 billion, while XRP stood near $79.14 billion, leaving the Ripple-linked token in fifth place.
BNB at number four and XRP at number five as of press time. The gap between the two assets remained narrow, but it was enough to change the order among the largest cryptocurrencies by market value.
The market move came during a weak session for XRP. XRP is the only major crypto in red today while several other la

📣 Hedera Price (HBAR) Slips Below Pressure, Key $0.085 Support in Focus
Hedera (HBAR) continues to be under downward pressure over the last 24 hours: It tumbled 0.60% to trade near the price of $0.0868. The decline follows a slight cooling across the crypto market, which likely included fairly stable crypto, like Bitcoin, which has registered slight losses. Yet the drop on HBAR has been more pronounced still, and it indicates persistent weakness throughout altcoins as investor sentiment remains fragile. The total crypto market capitalization decreased by about 0.24% over the same period, and