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Renowned trader "Maji" ends 13 consecutive wins, closes Bitcoin long position with a loss of $192k. Gate News reports that on April 12, Lookonchain monitoring showed that the well-known trader "Maji" had his 13-win streak broken. Due to a market decline, he just closed his Bitcoin long position, incurring a loss of approximately $192k. #Gate现货衍生品双双冲进全球前三

The X platform has launched a new tool to identify original creators and optimize the creator revenue sharing mechanism.
**Summary:** On April 12, X product leader Nikita Bier announced that the new tool was officially launched to identify creators of original content and allocate revenue to them. It is intended to incentivize the creation of high-quality original content, enhance the user experience, and will continue to improve the revenue sharing plan.
Gate News reports that on April 12, X product leader Nikita Bier announced that the platform officially activated a new tool during this

Ethereum Treasury Company The Ether Machine terminates $1.6 billion SPAC merger deal summary
Ethereum Treasury Company The Ether Machine and Dynamix Corporation's $1.6 billion SPAC merger agreement has been terminated due to unfavorable market conditions. The merger aimed to list The Ether Machine on Nasdaq, and after termination, Dynamix will receive $50 million in compensation.
Gate News reports that on April 12, The Ether Machine announced that its $1.6 billion SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) merger agreement with Dynamix Corporation (stock code: DYNX) has been terminated due

Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index rises to 16, market panic sentiment slightly eases
Gate News reports that on April 12, according to Alternative data, the current cryptocurrency fear and greed index is 16 (yesterday was 15), indicating a slight easing of market panic sentiment.
The index threshold ranges from 0 to 100, calculated based on six indicators: volatility (25%), market trading volume (25%), social media buzz (15%), market surveys (15%), Bitcoin's proportion in the overall market (10%), and Google search trend analysis (10%).
#Gate上线Pre-IPOs

ETH 15-minute sharp drop of 2.46%: Expiration pressure from options and high leverage liquidations jointly triggered short-term downside
2026-04-12 01:30 to 2026-04-12 01:45 (UTC), ETH price briefly declined, with K-line data showing a 15-minute return of -2.46%, price range between 2219.38 and 2283.74 USDT, with an amplitude of 2.82%.
Market attention rapidly increased during this period, with significant volatility in both spot and derivatives markets, and investor sentiment remained cautious.
The main driver of this anomaly was the large-scale expiration of derivatives options contracts

BTC 15-minute decline of 1.75%: Derivative liquidity deterioration and capital withdrawal resonate to suppress prices
Between 01:30 and 01:45 (UTC) on April 12, 2026, BTC prices experienced significant fluctuations within the range of 71,560.0-73,017.1 USDT, with the candlestick return rate recording -1.75% and an amplitude of 2.00%.
Market attention increased during this period, and trading sentiment clearly became more cautious, with heightened volatility triggering short-term capital alertness.
The main driver of this abnormal movement was the continuous deterioration of liquidity in

Whale "Sets 10 Major Goals First" Continues to Increase BTC and ETH Short Positions, Total Position Reaches $270 Million Gate News reports that on April 10, the whale "Sets 10 Major Goals First" (social media account @Jason60704294) updated their latest positions, currently with a total unrealized profit of $644k. The specific holdings include: BTC short 2,567.49 coins, opening price $71,554.61, unrealized loss of $644k; ETH short 38,465.22 coins, opening price $2,248.74, unrealized profit of $1.37M. #加密市场回升

South Korea's KOSPI Index closed up 8.96% this week, marking the largest weekly gain since January 2021. Gate News reports that on April 10, the Korea KOSPI Index (the benchmark index of the Korean stock market) closed with an 8.96% increase this week, the biggest weekly rise since January 2021. #Gate上线Pre-IPOs

Iranian parliament proposes permanent ban on oil tankers related to the US and Israel passing through the Strait of Hormuz Gate News reports, on April 10, the chairman of Iran's National Security Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, stated that the parliament has proposed a bill to permanently prohibit oil tankers associated with the United States and Israel from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the proposal, ships linked to or traveling to Israel will also be banned from passage, and this ban will also apply to countries taking action against the "Resistance Front."#加密市场回升

The White House Warns Staff Not to Use Insider Information About Iran Conflicts for Futures Speculation
The White House Management Office sent a warning email to employees on March 23, prohibiting the use of official authority to speculate in the futures market.
This warning came after Trump announced a suspension of attacks on Iran, amid suspicious trading activity in the market.
Senior officials described the email as a timely "reminder."
According to Gate News sources, on April 10, it was revealed that the White House Management Office sent a warning email to all staff on March 23,

BlackRock's Ethereum Staking ETF charges an 18% commission on staking rewards. Several experts have evaluated the costs and risks, summarizing that BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust launched in March with a management fee of 0.25% and an 18% staking reward commission. Industry insiders believe this commission includes multiple costs and may decrease in the future. Some question whether such high fees are reasonable, especially when compared to retail staking rates. According to Gate News, on April 8, BlackRock's iShares Staked Ethereum Trust (ticker ETHB) was launched on March 12, with

U.S. Lawmakers Urge the SEC to Investigate Market Anomalies Before Trump Delayed an Iran Military Strike
U.S. Representative Richie Torres has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate abnormal trading activity in the markets prior to Trump’s delay of a military strike, saying the trading activity is suspicious and that the relevant trading records should be formally investigated.
Gate News reports that on April 8, it was reported that on April 9, U.S. Representative Richie Torres (Democrat) said the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should investigate abnormal tra

Cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index drops to 14, with the market remaining in extreme fear. According to Alternative Data on April 9, the current Crypto Fear and Greed Index is 14 (down from 17 yesterday), indicating the market is still in a state of extreme fear. The index ranges from 0 to 100 and evaluates six indicators: volatility (25%), market trading volume (25%), social media activity (15%), market surveys (15%), Bitcoin's proportion in the overall market (10%), and Google search trend analysis (10%).#Gate广场四月发帖挑战

Iran Accepts Pakistan's Two-Week Ceasefire Proposal, Gate News reports. On April 7, Iran has accepted Pakistan's proposed two-week ceasefire. The ceasefire plan has been approved by Iran's new Supreme Leader. #Gate广场四月发帖挑战

XRP has significant short pressure, with $3 billion in liquidation imminent. Can a bullish breakout trigger a surge? Recent XRP price fluctuations have been in the range of $1.339 to $1.35, boosted by the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, with a daily increase of about 3%. The key resistance zone is between $1.34 and $1.355, and analysts indicate that a breakout above this level is necessary to target higher goals. Downside support levels are at $1.31 to $1.32; if broken, the price may return to a consolidation zone. The market is awaiting US economic data, and short-term dynamics are worth watc

In Q2 2026, global Bitcoin mining hash rate declined by 5.8%, dropping to 1004 EH/s, putting pressure on miner profitability. Although the United States still accounts for 37.4% of the hash rate, emerging markets such as Kyrgyzstan are growing rapidly, while hash rate in Iran and Argentina is falling. The mining industry faces adjustments, with high-cost mining rigs retiring alongside market expansion.
According to Gate News, in Q2 2026, global Bitcoin mining hash rate decreased quarter-over-quarter by 5.8%, falling to 1004 EH/s, indicating significant financial pressure on the mining sector.

BlackRock forecasts that the US March CPI will rise to 3.3%, with Middle East war pushing up energy prices. Gate News reports that on April 7, BlackRock strategists stated in a report that the impact of high energy prices is likely to be reflected in the US March CPI data released on Friday. Economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal generally expect the seasonally adjusted US March CPI year-over-year to increase from 2.4% in February to 3.3%. BlackRock strategists pointed out that the Middle East war has caused supply chain bottlenecks, which are expected to drive up inflation levels. #Ga

Former BOJ Review Committee Member: The Bank of Japan May Raise Rates Before July, Core Inflation Has Reached the 2% Target
Summary: Seiji Ando, a former member of the BOJ Policy Board, said the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates before July due to higher oil costs caused by the war in the Middle East, with core inflation already reaching 2%. He believes rates should be raised to about 1.25% as soon as possible, but the probability of a rate hike in April is only 50%.
Gate News: On April 7, former BOJ Policy Board member Seiji Ando said on Tuesday that the Bank of Japan is very likely to r

BitMine Holdings Update: Holding over 4.8 million ETH and 198 BTC, with total assets valued at $11.4 billion.
Summary: On April 6, BitMine released an holdings update, reporting total crypto assets and moonshots valued at $11.4 billion. The company holds ETH, BTC, and various equity stakes, and has been approved to upgrade from NYSE American to the New York Stock Exchange main board. Shares will begin trading on the new market on April 9.
According to Gate News, on April 6, BitMine announced its latest holdings update. As of April 6, the company's total crypto assets and moonshots are valu