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The exchange Zonda stated that its cold wallet holding 4,503 bitcoins (worth approximately $334 million) is currently inaccessible.Zonda CEO Przemysław Kral issued a video statement claiming that the private key for the wallet was never handed over during the company's transition. The private key was supposed to be transferred by Zonda's founder and former CEO Sylwester Suszek, but Sylwester Suszek has been missing since 2022. Przemysław Kral denied allegations of misappropriating funds and stated that an unusual surge in withdrawal requests was triggered by negative media coverage. Zonda plans to take legal action against false statements and is committed to fulfilling its obligations to customers. The exchange was renamed from BitBay to Zonda in 2021.

According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin is currently hovering around $75,000, facing supply pressure, but institutional demand remains stable.Market sentiment is boosted by news of the extended ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. The dollar has fallen to a near six-week low, and U.S. Treasury yields have also declined, conditions that typically support cryptocurrency prices; gold has risen in tandem, indicating that the market is seeking a balance between risk appetite and safe-haven demand.On-chain data shows that when prices reach a key cost benchmark for short-term holders, Bitcoin often experiences a supply surge. This level is around $76,800, which could constitute significant resistance, at which point investors may choose to take profits when breaking even.The newly established MSBT fund under Morgan Stanley has quickly attracted over $100 million in inflows due to the market's lowest fee rates, prompting competitors like Goldman Sachs to initiate a new round of competition.Meanwhile, the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and Iran's threats to disrupt shipping in the Persian Gulf continue to cast a shadow over the global economic outlook. The impact on energy supply has begun to raise inflation expectations, which may influence central bank policy direction and, in turn, affect the cryptocurrency market.

HashKey Chain announced a strategic cooperation with the compliance brokerage infrastructure platform HabitTrade. The two parties will collaborate on the on-chain integration of quality assets and on-chain financial infrastructure, promoting the issuance and circulation of compliant assets.As the first tangible progress, HSKSwap has integrated the open-source securities tokenization protocol Stove Protocol under HabitTrade, supporting on-chain tokenized trading of assets including U.S. stocks.HashKey Chain stated that this cooperation will continuously introduce compliant assets backed by real assets, further improving the on-chain financial infrastructure. In the future, both parties will expand into more asset categories and explore cross-market circulation and on-chain financial application scenarios, promoting the integration of traditional capital markets and the on-chain ecosystem.

According to FinanceFeeds, Morgan Stanley stated that the tokenization of real-world assets has become the "next major step" in its global business and has incorporated it into its strategic focus on upgrading traditional financial infrastructure with blockchain.The institution mentioned plans to integrate traditional assets with digital assets in a regulated environment, advance near real-time on-chain settlement, and launch an institutional digital wallet in the second half of 2026, supporting tokenized traditional investment products as well as cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. At the same time, Morgan Stanley is also advancing the tokenization of the private equity secondary market and the construction of on-chain and off-chain settlement processes.

According to analyst Alicharts, Bitcoin is at a critical turning point. Bitcoin is testing the 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) resistance level, marking its third test in six months. The previous two tests ended in failure: in October last year, Bitcoin faced rejection, leading to a 30% drop from $116,000 to $80,000. In January, Bitcoin similarly faced rejection, resulting in a 39% drop from $97,000 to $59,800.Alicharts warns that a third rejection here would represent a significant structural failure. It could trigger a triple top effect, potentially pushing Bitcoin's price back to the annual low of $59,800. If BTC can ultimately break through this barrier and close above the 100-day SMA, then the upper limit will be breached. A breakout here would open a direct path to $80,000 - $84,000, confirming that the macro adjustment may have ended.

Famous trader Killa (@KillaXBT) posted that there is a CME exhaustion gap around $84,000 for Bitcoin, just before the waterfall decline. This gap is similar to two gaps in 2022, which took 290 days and over 500 days to fill, respectively. Killa believes that the current Bitcoin trend is highly similar to the 2022 pattern, suggesting that the $84,000 gap is unlikely to be filled in the short term, so the local top may be closer than most people expect to the $80,000 target.He reminds traders that the current market's expectation of chasing highs may face downward pressure rather than a quick rebound. In previous news, Killa announced that he had shorted Bitcoin at $74,688, with a stop-loss price of $80,000. As a quantitative trader focused on BTC, Killa predicted the peak of this bull market in May 2025 and has over 180,000 followers on the X platform.

Bitcoin is approaching the key resistance level of $75,000, with several analysts stating that this level could mark the turning point for the market from consolidation to a new upward trend.Mati Greenspan, founder of Quantum Economics, pointed out that if BTC can effectively hold above $75,000, it would signify a structural breakthrough and could attract new funds into the market; however, if it fails to maintain this level, it may form a "bull trap," although there is still strong support around $65,000.Coinmetro CEO Kevin Murcko stated that round numbers like $75,000 are usually areas where traders concentrate their bets, making it easy to trigger profit-taking and buying-selling discrepancies.Analysts further noted that if a breakout is confirmed, BTC is expected to rise to the $85,000 range, but the upward potential still depends on factors such as the macro environment, ETF fund inflows, and market liquidity.Meanwhile, there are also views that $75,000 is more of a psychological barrier, and true structural confirmation may require holding at a higher level.

10x Research released a market analysis on platform X indicating that Bitcoin is brewing an important market breakthrough. Its internal trend model has already captured this turning signal in advance, and current market sentiment, positions, and capital flow data are validating the changes in market structure.Although the market is generally focused on the potential threat of quantum computing to the security of crypto assets, this risk is expected to manifest only between 2030 and 2035. Currently, the technical aspect has shifted to a constructive range, with multiple Bitcoin trading signals simultaneously presenting high-probability opportunities, indicating that short-term upward momentum is accumulating. However, 10x Research believes the more critical question is whether this market will evolve into a new bull market and challenge historical highs.

According to CoinDesk, the price of Bitcoin has broken a four-week high and has now risen to over $74,000.Analysis indicates that $75,000 is a key "volatility release point," and due to the negative gamma effect in the derivatives market, price fluctuations may be amplified. This range also coincides with Bitcoin's 100-day moving average, which became a major resistance level in January of this year.If the price breaks above $75,000, the upward trend may accelerate further; if it falls back, it could increase downward pressure. The range of $80,000 to $80,600 is a positive gamma zone, where market volatility is relatively low, and the trend may tend toward range-bound fluctuations. Additionally, the 200-day moving average is currently at $87,519, serving as a long-term price reference.

Senior Business Manager YuYi from HashKey Chain confirmed attendance at the themed forum "Crypto 2026: From Cryptocurrency to Smart Economy" to be held in Hong Kong on April 19, and will participate in a roundtable discussion. This event is co-hosted by ChainCatcher and RootData, and is one of the important peripheral activities of the Hong Kong Web3 Carnival Conference.HashKey Chain is a Layer 2 blockchain developed by HashKey Group, utilizing OP-Stack technology, aimed at providing high-speed, low-cost, and developer-friendly blockchain solutions. It bridges Web2 and Web3, supporting innovative applications such as BTCFi, RWA, stablecoins, and PayFi. This forum will focus on the paradigm shift under the deep integration of AI technology and cryptocurrency networks, engaging in in-depth discussions on cutting-edge tracks such as AI Agent economy, smart payments, RWA, and cryptocurrency infrastructure. At the intersection of technological leap and economic restructuring, this themed forum not only provides insights into the current state of the industry but also offers a forward-looking reflection on the future smart economic system.Event registration: https://luma.com/18v6vwpf

The Governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda, has signaled a dovish stance, indicating a more cautious approach amid the uncertain impact of the Iran war on the Japanese economy, which has provided support for Bitcoin to break through $74,000.In recent years, the Bank of Japan's interest rate hikes have repeatedly caused turbulence in the crypto market. On August 5, 2024, an unexpected rate hike by the Bank of Japan triggered the unwinding of yen arbitrage trades, causing Bitcoin to drop from $64,000 to $49,000 within 48 hours. On the 28th of this month, the Bank of Japan will hold a monetary policy meeting.

Crypto analyst Willy Woo tweeted that the inflow of funds into Bitcoin has just turned positive, marking the first time since January, and liquidity is being restored.At the same time, the spot market remains stable, while the derivatives market is currently attempting a second rebound after being hit hard on October 10.Willy Woo pointed out that $80,000 is the current key testing level.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Trading and Markets issued a staff statement providing guidance on whether certain user interfaces used to generate trading instructions for crypto asset securities (Covered User Interface) need to be registered as broker-dealers.The statement noted that under specific conditions, providers of such interfaces may not need to register as broker-dealers under Section 15 of the Securities Exchange Act. These conditions include: not actively soliciting specific trades, not providing investment advice, not controlling or executing trades, generating trading instructions solely based on objective parameters, and fully disclosing the fee structure, potential conflicts of interest, and associated risks to users.The SEC emphasized that such interfaces typically exist in the form of websites, browser plugins, or wallet applications, used to convert trading parameters set by users into on-chain executable instructions, while also providing market data such as prices, paths, and fees.Additionally, the statement clarified that such exemptions do not apply to activities involving trade matching, fund custody, order routing, or providing investment advice. The relevant guidance is a temporary opinion and will automatically expire in 2026 if no further action is taken. The SEC stated that this move aims to provide a clearer regulatory framework for activities related to crypto asset securities and continues to seek market feedback.

On the occasion of its thirteenth anniversary, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han published an open letter titled "Releasing the Power of Change Amidst Cyclical Transitions," reflecting on the platform's journey from early exploration to global development, and systematically elaborating on his judgments regarding industry cycles and future trends.Dr. Han pointed out that as CeFi continues to extend towards DeFi, the platform is moving from a centralized trading vehicle to a more open ecological structure. The cryptocurrency industry is shifting from "narrative-driven" to "infrastructure-driven," with the focus of competition shifting from products and scale to system capabilities and structural advantages. In the next cycle, platforms with infrastructure capabilities will no longer just be market participants but will become an important part of the rules.Dr. Han stated that Gate is gradually transitioning from a builder to a shaper of industry structure, continuously investing in trading depth, risk control capabilities, and global compliance systems, while simultaneously laying out in areas such as RWA, TradFi, DeFi, and AI. In addition, Gate is advancing its global brand building by establishing partnerships with top international sports IPs like the F1 Red Bull Racing Team and Inter Milan, accelerating connections with a broader global user base.In the future, Gate will continue to lay out around infrastructure capabilities, deepening investments in ecological connections, technological capabilities, and global systems to address a new stage of higher-dimensional industry competition.

Macro analyst Jordi Visser stated that although the market generally expects the cryptocurrency industry to enter a bear market, Bitcoin and Ethereum are less than 10% away from triggering key levels for a trend reversal.He pointed out that if Bitcoin breaks above $76,000 and Ethereum rises above $2,400, it could mark the beginning of a sustained upward trend for the year. Visser believes that the probability of a recession in the U.S. in the short term is low, a judgment that aligns with the pricing of the prediction market Kalshi, which currently estimates the probability of a recession in 2026 to be around 24%.He also noted that in the context of high inflation and a lack of clear growth momentum in traditional markets (such as the S&P 500), funds may continue to flow into asset classes with income potential. However, there are still divergences in the market; veteran trader Peter Brandt recently stated that the low point for Bitcoin this year may not have occurred yet, and prices could retest or even fall below the $60,000 range. Visser emphasized that the market should not be simply divided into bull and bear cycles, but should be judged from a longer-term structural and liquidity change perspective.

According to a report by CNN on the 11th, citing a senior Pakistani source, U.S. Vice President Vance played a key role in facilitating the U.S.-Iran negotiations set to start in Islamabad, Pakistan.The source familiar with the negotiation process stated that they estimate it will take several days of negotiations to finalize a ceasefire agreement, and Pakistani officials hope to persuade Vance to extend his stay in Pakistan to assist in this matter.Additionally, a senior source from the Gulf region revealed that Iran has very low trust in U.S. President Trump's envoy, Witkoff. Previously, Witkoff had led multiple rounds of negotiations with Iran, but these negotiations were interrupted due to U.S. military strikes against Iran. Witkoff is one of the members of the U.S. delegation participating in the Islamabad negotiations.

According to CoinDesk, Bitcoin has risen nearly 7% since Sunday, but the upward momentum has slowed after reaching the $72,000 range, with institutional fund direction unclear. The market is focused on two major uncertainties: the U.S. March CPI data (expected to exceed 3% year-on-year, driven by energy prices) and the progress of U.S.-Iran negotiations over the weekend.The options market shows that institutions are simultaneously favoring $80,000 call options on Deribit and BlackRock's IBIT-related call options while maintaining a high proportion of put options to hedge against downside risks. If the CPI exceeds expectations, it may strengthen the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike expectations, putting pressure on risk assets, including Bitcoin.