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An Iranian official source says the U.S. has agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets stored in places such as Qatar, as a gesture of good faith in negotiations, and also notes that the funds involve security in the Strait of Hormuz. However, the U.S. side denies this claim and reiterates that the funds remain restricted and can only be used for humanitarian purposes.

Michael Saylor asserts that Bitcoin has finished bottoming out when it hit $60k, and he believes concerns about threats from quantum computers are overblown. He predicts that in the future, Bitcoin will become the core of a digital credit system, and he notes that there is limited selling pressure in the market, which could help drive a new bull run. Mizuho also has a positive assessment of the company’s future performance.

U.S. spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw significant inflows, totaling $443.3 million on April 9, indicating renewed institutional interest in crypto funds. Bitcoin ETFs led with $358.1 million, driven by BlackRock's iShares, while Ether ETFs gained $85.2 million, primarily from BlackRock’s ETHA. This surge reflects a shift in investor sentiment and confidence in the crypto market.

Grayscale crypto ETF options are advancing through regulatory review, as the SEC evaluation of NYSE American’s proposal reflects a structured approach to expanding institutional access to digital asset derivatives. Key Takeaways: SEC review targets NYSE American proposal tied to Grayscale ETF

Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, on April 10 alone, is estimated to have gone on a buying spree of 3,468 bitcoins by issuing STRC preferred shares, with its total holdings nearing 770k BTC. STRC offers an annualized return of up to 11.5%, helping it continue to expand its capital base and become the world’s largest bitcoin holder.

From 2026-04-11 18:30 to 2026-04-11 18:45 (UTC), ETH’s 15-minute return recorded +1.44%, with a price range of 2263.12 to 2312.65 USDT and a range amplitude of 2.19%. After a surge with heavy short-term volume, market attention rose rapidly, and volatility increased significantly. The main driving force behind this move is a strong reversal in ETF fund flows and a synchronized liquidation of derivatives market shorts. Specifically, on April 10, the ETH spot ETF recorded a net inflow of $114 million—its largest in three months—

Michael Saylor asserts that Bitcoin has already finished bottoming out at $60k, and believes concerns about threats from quantum computers are overstated. He predicts that in the future, Bitcoin will become the core of a digital credit system, and also noted that there is limited selling pressure in the market, which could drive a new bull cycle. Mizuho has a positive assessment of its company’s future performance.

XRP is trading at $1.34 as traders await the Senate's action on the XRP CLARITY Act, with potential for significant ETF inflows. The Banking Committee's markup is expected in late April, crucial for defining XRP’s regulatory status.

Bitcoin moved from $72,000 to $72,400 on April 10 after March core CPI printed below expectations, giving crypto bulls a short-lived reprieve from months of sustained macro pressure. Summary March core CPI rose just 0.2%, below the 0.3% consensus forecast, while headline CPI climbed 0.9% on

Gate News message: On April 11, according to monitoring by Onchain Lens, BlackRock withdrew 2,700 BTC (worth $196.87 million) and 30,000 ETH (worth $67.42 million) from a certain CEX.

Gate News message, on April 11, local time on the 11th, Iranian President Pezeshkian posted on social media that the Iranian high-level delegation traveling to Pakistan will do everything to protect the country's interests and will conduct negotiations with a brave attitude. Pezeshkian emphasized that regardless of the outcome of the negotiations, the Iranian government’s work to serve the people will not stop for a moment, and the Iranian government has always stood with the people.

According to data from a research institution, crypto perpetual contracts that are anchored to traditional assets are gradually becoming a tool for “pre-pricing Wall Street,” with their weekend price movements predicting the accuracy of Monday’s traditional market by as much as 89%. Trading volume and weekend activity for these contracts have increased significantly, and they have become an important reference for gauging the short-term direction of traditional markets.

Bitmine chairman Tom Lee said on the X platform that although there are still doubts in the market, there are signs that the bottom has already formed. He is bullish on Ethereum and related assets and believes crypto is a wartime value-preservation tool. Risk assets may rebound, but it’s important to watch whether the macroeconomic environment and geopolitical situation remain stable.

Michael Saylor asserted that Bitcoin had already finished bottoming out at $60k, and he believes concerns about threats from quantum computers are overblown. He predicts that Bitcoin will become the core of a digital credit system in the future, and he mentioned that selling pressure in the market is limited, which could help drive a new bull market. Mizuho also gave a positive assessment of the company’s future performance.

Gate News message: On April 11, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview on April 11 local time that he currently does not know the progress of the negotiations between the United States and Iran that day. When asked whether the U.S.-Iran negotiations have officially started, Trump confirmed and said, "Yes." Regarding whether Iran is conducting sincere talks, he said he would provide an answer within a very short time and it would not take long. When asked whether he was optimistic about this, Trump responded that if things do not go smoothly, the United States is ready to "restart." (CCTV News)

The Israel Defense Forces conducted airstrikes in Lebanon, targeting more than 200 locations within the past 24 hours, all of which were associated with the Hezbollah organization. The military continues to strike infrastructure linked to Hezbollah and supports ground forces’ operations to prevent artillery fire attacks on Israel.

In a statement on April 11, Trump said that Iran’s military power was severely dealt a blow, with its navy, air force, and air defense systems nearly destroyed, leaving only naval mines as a threat. The United States is clearing the Strait of Hormuz and is also assisting multiple countries in transporting oil.

Gate News message. On April 11, according to Iran's state television, an Iranian senior military official denied reports about any U.S. ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Gate News message. On April 11, Reza Nazari, an advisor to the Iranian Ministry of Information and Communications, told Xinhua News Agency reporters on April 11 that there would be no in-person talks until the concerns on Iran’s side are addressed. He said: "I’ve also seen reports that U.S.-Iran negotiations have been launched, but at this stage, these negotiations are not in person."

Gate News announcement, April 11, Trump posted on the Truth platform saying that in the struggle to secure freedom in Iran, he is closely watching fertilizer prices. The United States will absolutely not tolerate fertilizer monopoly companies inflating prices, and he emphasized, “American farmers, we’re with you.” Agricultural fertilizer is one of the main products the United States imports through the Strait of Hormuz.