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Strategy Purchases 34,164 Bitcoins in a Single Week, Spending $2.54 Billion—Largest Acquisition of 2024 So Far

Strategy Purchases 34,164 Bitcoins in a Single Week, Spending $2.54 Billion—Largest Acquisition of 2024 So Far

Strategy purchased 34,164 bitcoins last week for $2.54 billion, marking the largest weekly acquisition since November 2024. Its total holdings have now surpassed 815,000 bitcoins.

Blog Team2026-04-21

DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

DeFi Top 20 Public Blockchains See Broad TVL Pullback: Kelp DAO Vulnerability Sparks Cross-Chain Bridge Trust Crisis

On April 18, 2026, Kelp DAO’s cross-chain bridge suffered an attack resulting in losses of approximately $292 million. This incident triggered a single-day pullback of about 5.6% in the total value locked across the DeFi sector.

Blog Team2026-04-21

ASTEROID Token Price Soars 400% in a Single Day: How the Musk Effect Ignites the Meme Coin Market

ASTEROID Token Price Soars 400% in a Single Day: How the Musk Effect Ignites the Meme Coin Market

Elon Musk has agreed to make ASTEROID the official mascot of SpaceX, and the meme coin of the same name surged more than 400% in 24 hours, with its market cap briefly reaching $160 million. This article analyzes on-chain capital flows and explores how celebrity influence drives market dynamics.

Blog Team2026-04-20

Crypto ETFs Attract Over $1.37 Billion in a Single Week, Marking the Largest Inflow in Nearly Three Months

Crypto ETFs Attract Over $1.37 Billion in a Single Week, Marking the Largest Inflow in Nearly Three Months

In the third week of April, the crypto ETF market saw net inflows of $1.37 billion—the largest weekly inflow since January 2026. Bitcoin ETFs attracted nearly $1 billion, while Ethereum and altcoin ETFs also experienced increased holdings, signaling a recovery in market risk appetite.

Blog Team2026-04-20

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Kelp DAO Cross-Chain Bridge Attack Analysis: How a Single-Signature Vulnerability Triggered $293 Million in Systemic DeFi Risk

Kelp DAO Cross-Chain Bridge Attack Analysis: How a Single-Signature Vulnerability Triggered $293 Million in Systemic DeFi Risk

This article provides an in-depth analysis of technical vulnerabilities, on-chain fund flows, and the resulting ripple effects across the industry.

Blog Team2026-04-20

Ethereum ETF Sees Six Consecutive Days of Net Inflows: Are Institutions Shifting Their Allocation Focus?

Ethereum ETF Sees Six Consecutive Days of Net Inflows: Are Institutions Shifting Their Allocation Focus?

Ethereum ETFs have recorded net inflows for six consecutive days, with a single-day inflow of $18.02 million on April 16. BlackRock’s ETHA contributed $30.5 million to this total. Institutional interest in ETH allocations is on the rise. ETH is currently priced at $2,440, up 6% over the past 24 hours.

Blog Team2026-04-17

From SIREN’s Surge: Whale Manipulation Patterns, Structural Risks in Crypto Markets, and On-Chain Tracking

From SIREN’s Surge: Whale Manipulation Patterns, Structural Risks in Crypto Markets, and On-Chain Tracking

A mysterious whale has withdrawn 31.55 million SIREN tokens (approximately $64.67 million) from centralized exchanges over the past two weeks, driving the token price up more than 150% in a single day. On-chain data reveals a highly concentrated supply structure and potential manipulation mechanisms.

Blog Team2026-04-17

Bitcoin Miners Face Mounting Pressure: Public Mining Companies Set Record by Selling 32,000 BTC in a Single Quarter

Bitcoin Miners Face Mounting Pressure: Public Mining Companies Set Record by Selling 32,000 BTC in a Single Quarter

In Q1 2026, publicly listed mining companies collectively sold over 32,000 BTC, setting a new quarterly record. Hashprice has dropped to an all-time low, leaving around 20% of miners operating at a loss. This article examines the survival pressures miners face after the halving and the market signals these developments reveal.

Blog Team2026-04-17

BlackRock’s IBIT Accumulates Over 13,000 BTC in Six Days: Structural Signals Behind the Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock’s IBIT Accumulates Over 13,000 BTC in Six Days: Structural Signals Behind the Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock’s IBIT has accumulated a total of 13,571 BTC over six days. On April 16, it led the market with a single-day net inflow of $81.7 million. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have now seen net inflows for three consecutive days. What structural shifts are underway in institutional capital allocation strategies?

Blog Team2026-04-17