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2026-04-06
12:11

Strategy: Last week, it increased its holdings by 4,871 BTC, spending $329.9 million

Gate News message, April 6, Strategy’s official disclosure said the company increased its holdings last week by 4,871 BTC at an average price of about $67.72k per coin, for total spending of approximately $329.9 million. As of 2026, Strategy has accumulated holdings of 766,970 BTC, with a total position cost of about $58.02 billion, and an average holding price of about $75.64k per coin.
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12:02

Forecast market activity: March transaction count year-over-year grew 2,838%, and it’s a geopolitical risk monitoring tool that is correlated with BTC price movements

Sygnum Bank’s chief investment officer said the market is increasingly important in monitoring macro risks, especially during heightened conflict in Iran. Data show that the number of prediction market trades in March rose 2,838% year over year, and the professional trading team has incorporated it into its macro analysis framework to develop trading strategies.
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12:01

Loan-acceleration platforms face pressure on performance and are looking for a second growth curve; WeiXin Finance invests HK$2.4B in a crypto exchange

With the implementation of new regulations for loan facilitation and the slowdown in consumer lending demand, the revenue and net profit of multiple consumer loan and facilitation platforms have fallen sharply. Some platforms are looking for new growth points by expanding their overseas and blockchain investment portfolios.
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12:01

Bitcoin rises to $69,350, setting a new intraday high, as reports of US-Iran ceasefire talks boost market sentiment

Gate News news. On April 6, Bitcoin rose to $69,350 briefly in the morning on Monday, setting a new intraday high. On the news front, media reports say the U.S., Iran, and regional mediators are discussing a framework for a 45-day ceasefire agreement. In the derivatives market, the crypto market has formed a short squeeze, while both implied and realized volatility remain at low levels. The situation in the Strait of Hormuz is still the key variable.
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11:16

BlackRock transferred about 1,178 BTC worth approximately $82.25 million via the IBIT fund to an institutional-grade custody platform.

Gate News message. On April 6, Arkham monitoring data shows that, about 32 minutes ago, BlackRock sent a total of about 1,178 BTC, worth approximately $82.25 million, to an institutional-grade custody platform via its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund IBIT to a certain institution. After this transfer, there may be further transfer activity.
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11:06

On-chain perpetual contract trading volume has declined for 5 consecutive months, shrinking by nearly 50% from its peak.

DefiLlama data shows that after the peak in October 2025, on-chain perpetual contract DEX trading volume has fallen for 5 consecutive months, dropping to $699.0 billion in March 2026, setting a new low. This reflects weakening demand for leveraged trading and speculation, with trading volume concentrated on a small number of leading platforms.
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11:03

Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accuses the United States’ April 5 pilot rescue operation of violating its airspace, and raises questions or suggests it may be cover for stealing enriched uranium

Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Bagaei, criticized the U.S. for the pilot rescue operation on April 5, saying it violated Iran’s airspace and that the location where it was carried out was far from the claimed position, possibly serving as a cover operation intended to steal enriched uranium. He believes this operation could become a “catastrophic scandal” for the United States.
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10:33

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Warns: A War With Iran Could Push Up Inflation and Interest Rates

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned in his letter to shareholders that a potential war involving Iran could lead to volatility in oil and commodity prices, worsening inflation and raising interest rates. He mentioned multiple geopolitical risks and noted that while the U.S. economy remains resilient, it still needs to focus on the government’s budget deficit and the need for infrastructure spending.
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10:31

Unisys Technology: It has already provided customers with products related to Digital Currency 2.0, and the project has entered a phase of substantive advancement

Uxin Technology said at an investor event that the upgrade to Digital Currency 2.0 brings about a fundamental shift in market opportunities, requiring in-depth redesign of bank core systems to enhance the management capabilities and compliance strength of financial technology companies. The company has already advanced related products and will continue to improve its solution capabilities.
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