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Academic studies dismiss imminent quantum computing threats to Bitcoin as largely unrealistic for now. Major practical and technical barriers still prevent quantum computers from breaking Bitcoin security. Continue Reading: Bitcoin faces limited risk as experts downplay immediate quantum computing threat The post Bitcoin faces limited risk as experts downplay immediate quantum computing threat appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .

Morgan Stanley's bitcoin ETF could start trading on NYSE on Wednesday under the ticker MSBT.

A new report has revealed how the Bitcoin mining power has remained concentrated recently, with the top three nations controlling a 65% share. US Continues Leading In Bitcoin Hashrate With 37.4% Share In a new report , Hashrate Index has talked about how the global geographical heatmap of the Bitcoin Hashrate has changed compared to the last quarter. The “ Hashrate ” here refers to an indicator that measures the total amount of computing power that miners have attached to the BTC network. It’s measured in terms of hashes per second (H/s) or more practically, in exahashes per second (EH/s). As the 7-day average chart for the indicator from Blockchain.com shows, the global Bitcoin Hashrate has declined this year. Generally, there can be a few factors in play whenever the Hashrate declines, but a leading one tends to be the BTC price action. Miner rewards are denoted in BTC, so these validators depend on the cryptocurrency’s USD spot value for their revenue. When the asset declines, miners with less efficient machines can drop into loss and be forced to disconnect their rigs from the network. Bitcoin has witnessed a significant drawdown since Q4 2025, so it’s not surprising to see that the 7-day average network Hashrate has decreased from 1,083 EH/s in October to 953 EH/s today. Another factor that has probably been behind the Hashrate contraction is a pivot from major mining companies toward the AI datacenter business. Firms are deeming the industry to be more profitable than BTC mining, so some are even outright transitioning from Bitcoin to put their focus on it. While the global Hashrate has declined, the trend in the computing power of individual nations has differed. For example, the United States lost Hashrate dominance of 0.13% since the start of 2026, but Kyrgyzstan and Paraguay gained shares of 0.4% and 0.3%, respectively. Below is a table shared by the Hashrate Index report that breaks down the current mining market share of the top 10 countries. As is visible, the US, Russia, and China are the three most dominant nations in Hashrate today with shares of 37.4%, 16.9%, and 12%, respectively. Together, the countries make up for 65% of the global Hashrate. Generally, mining power centralization doesn’t tend to be a positive for the sector, as it means local policy changes or disruptions can shake the blockchain as a whole. Before mid-2021, China was the most dominant player in the space, but following the mining ban , miners fled the country, causing a plunge in the total network Hashrate. This year, a snow storm in the US caused miners to turn off their machines, which once again showed up as a significant reduction in the global metric. BTC Price Bitcoin has retraced its recovery during the past day as its price has dropped to the $67,900 mark.

Bitcoin rallied sharply amid news of a US-Iran ceasefire brokered by Pakistan. Options market data shows reduced hedging activity and a decline in implied volatility. Continue Reading: Bitcoin rally follows US-Iran ceasefire as volatility shifts ahead of key options expiry The post Bitcoin rally follows US-Iran ceasefire as volatility shifts ahead of key options expiry appeared first on COINTURK NEWS .

BlockBeats reports Morgan Stanley’s Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) will list on NYSE Arca on April 8, potentially making it the first major U.S. commercial bank-backed Bitcoin ETF. The post Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Spot ETF to List on NYSE Arca Tonight: What We Know was initially published on ...

Bitcoin price briefly reclaimed levels above $72,000 after the United States and Iran agreed to a provisional two-week ceasefire. Over the past 24 hours, the bellwether crypto asset has risen over 6.7% to hit an intraday high of $72,379 for the first time since March 18. Yesterday’s move marked one of the largest single-day recovery sessions this year as the news broke, which helped ensure that risk sentiment returned to the global markets. Geopolitical de-escalation The relief followed weeks of escalating tensions during which US President Donald Trump threatened back-to-back strikes targeting critical Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and the Kharg Island bridge. Iranian leaders, on the other hand, were initially hesitant about the proposed terms and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Hormuz has become the focal point of the conflict, as the blockade currently enforced by Iran has sparked panic across the entire global energy economy, sending oil prices to multi-year highs. However, on Tuesday evening, Trump said that Iranian negotiators had submitted a 10-point proposal hours before his 8 p.m. ET deadline and, as such, the US has also agreed to "suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks.” Iran has also agreed to the conditional pause, suspending hostilities and fully opening the Strait to commercial shipping traffic for the duration of the talks. Bitcoin price surged within the hour following the announcement, including select altcoins, which also rallied as tensions eased. Is Bitcoin out of danger? Although Bitcoin price has reclaimed a key psychological support zone above $70,000 , its trajectory over the coming weeks would depend on how the negotiations between Washington and Tehran unfold over the coming weeks and on whether Iran permanently opens up shipping lanes. US and Iranian officials are expected to meet to try to reach a permanent armistice. However, in the short term, the ceasefire is bound to offer some relief and optimism; a rally towards $75,000 and beyond should not be ruled out, especially as oil prices have fallen below the $100 mark for the first time in days. Bitcoin’s short-term bullish structure now depends on its ability to hold above $70,000 and sustained demand from retail and institutional buyers alike. In the meantime, spot Bitcoin ETFs have once again turned negative, with $159.05 million flowing out of the products on Tuesday, after starting the week with positive momentum. However, the road ahead remains paved with technical hurdles that Bitcoin must clear to confirm a true trend reversal. While the RSI (Relative Strength Index) has bounced back from oversold territory, Bitcoin still faces significant resistance near the $73,500 level, which has acted as a brick wall throughout late March. Meanwhile, any sign of friction between the US and Iranian delegations could easily trigger a sell-the-news event, which could drag the price back to test the $68,000 support level. The post Bitcoin reclaims $72,000 as US-Iran ceasefire sparks relief appeared first on Invezz

Morgan Stanley’s BTC ETF MSBT is listing today on NYSE Arca. It’s attracting attention as the first major bank spot BTC ETF. The low-fee (%0,14) fund is entering the competition with IBIT and FBTC....

Strategy CEO Phong Le shared the company's Bitcoin policy and general BTC assessments in a recent program he participated in. Continue Reading: New Comments from Strategy CEO Phong Le: “Bitcoin Offers Asymmetric Risk-Reward”

Tuesday evening witnessed Bitcoin making a dramatic leap, exceeding the $72,700 threshold within moments. This rapid ascent followed an unexpected announcement by Donald Trump on Truth Social, revealing a two-week ceasefire agreement with Iran. Continue Reading:Bitcoin Rockets As...