BCH targets breakout above $500 as bullish derivatives sentiment surges

On-chain data shows Bitcoin’s latest price move to $80,000 has not been based off of spot demand alone. A new trend of derivatives activity is building under the market, with open interest across major exchanges recording its strongest increase of 2026 and even surpassing the rise seen during Bitcoin’s 2025 all-time high formation. However, technical […]

Bitcoin is seeing an explosive rise in Open Interest, with derivatives activity now surpassing peak session levels recorded during the 2025 all-time high. This explosive growth reflects rising trader participation and increased leverage that is often seen during periods of heightened anticipation for major price moves. As positions rise across futures and perpetual markets, the spike in open interest points to a market gearing up for volatility. Can Bitcoin Sustain Momentum With Leverage Rising This Fast? Bitcoin is experiencing its strongest Open Interest expansion of 2026, with derivatives actively now surpassing even 2025’s all-time highs. A verified CryptoQuant author, known as Darkfost on X, has noted that the BTC market remains heavily driven by futures. Data shows that BTC’s recent bullish momentum has been driven largely by a steady return of investors to the derivatives markets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Supply Shock: 100,000 BTC Vanish From Exchanges In Under 90 Days Despite f

This week, Bitcoin saw a significant surge in bullish momentum, driving its price from $78,000 to as high as $82,855. While the flagship cryptocurrency has pulled back from this local high, it is yet to shift towards a bearish structure. Interestingly, a recent on-chain analysis revealed significant growth in derivatives activity in the Bitcoin market.  […]

Bitcoin continues to find buyers on each dip, but charts suggest traders may struggle to overcome the $84,000-$92,000 resistance cluster.

HYPE token gains driven by strong earnings and rising protocol revenue. HIP-3 growth lifts Hyperliquid’s open interest to about $1.43 billion. Hyperliquid price eyes $45–$50 if the support near $43.5 holds. Hyperliquid (HYPE) is currently trading around $42.78, up roughly 1.6% in the last 24 hours, and has been showing resilience within a tight intraday […] The post Hyperliquid price forecast: Can HYPE coin price reach $50? appeared first on CoinJournal.

Zcash plans to launch quantum recoverable wallets within about a month. The system is designed to protect user funds during future cryptographic shifts. Full quantum-resistant security is targeted for rollout by 2027. Zcash is preparing a major upgrade aimed at protecting users from one of the long-term risks facing modern cryptography: quantum computing. The network […] The post Zcash plans quantum-resistant upgrade as crypto braces for future risks appeared first on CoinJournal.

Bitcoin retreated amid clashes in the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices. Analysts argue that a limited appetite for full‑scale escalation caps downside risk. Bulls aim for a rebound toward $82,000, but bears could target a breakdown below $78,000. Bitcoin dropped to around $79,200 in early trading on Friday as fresh military skirmishes in […] The post Is Bitcoin’s drop to $79K a bear trap as Hormuz tensions escalate? appeared first on CoinJournal.

Cardano price was up 5% as bulls broke above $0.27 amid Bitcoin’s surge. Bullish RSI at 66 and rising open interest signal breakout potential. Support could be at $0.25 and $0.23, while $0.30 and 200 EMA near $0.40 are next resistance levels. Cardano (ADA) traded to above $0.27 as bulls across the cryptocurrency market extended […] The post Cardano price forecast: what does surge to $0.27 mean for ADA? appeared first on CoinJournal.