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Bitcoin’s trend defining battle starts at the $74K support: Analyst
Bitcoin traders are closely watching the $74,000-$75,000 support zone as exchange inflows rise and market signals weaken following BTC's loss of momentum above $82,000.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 19:57:20Creator: Cointelegraph by Biraajmaan Tamuly
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Price predictions 5/18: SPX, DXY, BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA
Bitcoin dropped to the crucial $76,000 support level while large-cap altcoins sold off sharply. Do technical charts suggest that traders will buy the dip?
Published Date: 2026-05-18 17:58:29Creator: Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay
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Minnesota legalizes crypto custody services for banks, credit unions
Minnesota-based banking institutions and credit unions will be authorized to provide digital asset custody services in a nonfiduciary capacity as of Aug. 1.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 17:52:00Creator: Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
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Crypto funds see $1B in outflows as Iran tensions revive risk-off sentiment
Institutional investors pulled capital from Bitcoin and Ether products as Iran tension and rising inflation rattled markets, while XRP and Solana funds continued to attract fresh inflows.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 17:01:07Creator: Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi
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Ethereum traders say bears ‘in control’ after ETH price drop to $2K
Ether price fell sharply below $2,100 as increasing sell pressure on Binance and persistent ETF outflows fueled bearish momentum.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 15:36:04Creator: Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale
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Hyperliquid eyes 55% price rise after Silicon Valley investor's 'massive HYPE buy'
A bullish long-term chart pattern puts HYPE on track for a potential rally above $70 this year, with a16z-linked accumulation and fresh institutional catalysts strengthening the case.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 15:10:35Creator: Cointelegraph by Yashu Gola
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UK proposes near-24/7 settlement to prepare markets for tokenization
The FCA and Bank of England are seeking feedback on new tokenization guidance and plans to extend operating hours for the UK’s core payment and settlement infrastructure toward near-24/7 availability.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 14:59:40Creator: Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai
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Bitcoin Depot stock crashes 71% premarket after Chapter 11 filing
Bitcoin Depot files for Chapter 11 in Texas, plans asset sale and wind-down as regulatory pressure forces shutdown of its Bitcoin ATM network.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 14:26:31Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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Deploi Launches Direct Issuance Infrastructure for Private Credit on Polygon, Secures ISIN Allocations from Nasdaq CSD
EUR 1 billion note programme planned for 2026 following completion of global issuance infrastructure by the end of Q3 2026.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 14:02:05Creator: Cointelegraph by Advertorial
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Saylor’s Strategy scoops $2B Bitcoin, holdings reach 843,738 BTC
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought 24,869 Bitcoin for $2.01 billion last week, lifting holdings to 843,738 BTC as STRC sales funded around 97% of the acquisition.
Published Date: 2026-05-18 13:44:29Creator: Cointelegraph by Helen Partz
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