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Trading volume on decentralized perpetual futures exchanges (Perp DEXs) has fallen for five consecutive months since peaking in October 2025, Cointelegraph reported. According to data from DeFiLlama, trading volume in March was $699 billion, a significant decrease from the $1.36 trillion recorded in October 2025. Daily trading volume on April 4 also fell to $8.4 billion, dipping below the $10 billion mark for the first time since September 2025 and marking its lowest level since July 2025. Despite the downturn, Hyperliquid has led the market over the past 30 days, with its trading volume of approximately $185.5 billion accounting for 34% of the total. The outlet suggested that the on-chain derivatives market has entered a correction phase, driven by a slowdown in speculative demand following a period of rapid growth in 2025.

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit has announced it will suspend all services for server maintenance to ensure trading system stability. The maintenance is scheduled from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. UTC on April 12. During this time, all deposits and withdrawals for both won and digital assets will be halted.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced it has detected missiles launched from Iran flying towards Israeli territory. The IDF added that its defense systems are operational to intercept the threats.

Cointelegraph has outlined four key factors to watch in the Bitcoin market this week. - The weekly MACD indicator for BTC is showing its first bullish signal in a year, a pattern previously followed by a 25% price surge. - The approaching deadline for the '48-hour ultimatum' between the U.S. and Iran could introduce market volatility. - The release of key economic indicators, including the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE), is scheduled for this week. - A persistent bear flag pattern in BTC suggests a potential drop below $60,000.

An analysis suggests that Ethereum (ETH) must reclaim the $2,500 level to trigger a genuine bullish reversal. According to CryptoPotato, analyst Ali Martinez said on X that the $2,500 mark, which represents the realized price for ETH holders, serves as a key pivot point for the next bull market. He noted that the $1,800 level formed in February is similar to the price at which ETH's MVRV (Market Value to Realized Value) ratio is 0.80, or around $1,880, indicating that many market participants are at a loss. Consequently, the $1,800 level could act as a strong support zone. Martinez concluded that if ETH breaks through and holds above $2,500, the upward trend could begin in earnest, with a subsequent price target of $4,900.

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned in his annual shareholder letter on April 6 that a war with Iran could shock oil and commodity prices, entrench inflation, and push interest rates higher than markets expect. He noted that the challenges facing the world are immense, citing geopolitical risks such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict and broader hostilities in the Middle East. Dimon stated that a potential war with Iran could lead to significant fluctuations in oil and commodity prices and a realignment of global supply chains, which could result in more persistent inflation and ultimately higher-than-expected interest rates. He added that time will tell if a war with Iran can achieve U.S. objectives and that nuclear proliferation is the greatest risk emanating from the country. While assessing the U.S. economy as still resilient, with consumers maintaining income and spending, Dimon pointed to recent signs of a slowdown. He also emphasized that while large fiscal deficit spending and past stimulus measures have driven economic growth, the need for increased infrastructure investment is growing.

The Spot CVD chart analyzes the order book for the BTC/USDT spot pair. The top section displays a Volume Heatmap, while the bottom shows the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). - The Volume Heatmap tracks the volume of trades at specific price levels. The background color brightens when the price remains in a certain range for an extended period or experiences significant movement. These brighter areas may act as potential support or resistance levels. - The Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator represents buy and sell orders categorized by capital size. As buy orders increase, the corresponding colored line rises. For example, the yellow line tracks orders between $100 and $1,000, while the brown line represents large orders ranging from $1 million to $10 million.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, BTC has risen above $70,000. BTC is trading at $70,089.97 on the Binance USDT market.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bagheri has criticized a 15-point plan from the U.S., calling it overly ambitious and illogical, according to Iran's state-run IRNA news agency. The plan was reportedly delivered through friendly nations, including Pakistan. Bagheri stated that amid ongoing proposals to end the war, Tehran has finalized its own set of demands but will only disclose them at an appropriate time, stressing that Iran will not yield to external pressure. He explained that the country's demands were formulated based on its own interests and considerations. The spokesperson added that contact with mediators does not signify weakness and that Iran's swift and courageous statement of its position should not be interpreted as submission to its adversaries.

Rotonda, the operator of the digital asset wallet Burrito Wallet, has shut down due to financial difficulties, Newsway reported. The company, which began as a subsidiary of South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb, had already suspended all services in February. Last month, Rotonda posted a notice asking users to withdraw their funds ahead of a planned update. Currently, only the company's website domain remains active.

According to data from CoinGlass, if BTC breaks through $69,863, short positions worth $136.41 million are projected to be liquidated across major centralized exchanges. Conversely, a drop below $68,471 would trigger the liquidation of $91.17 million in long positions.

South Korean financial authorities are overhauling user asset management systems for won-denominated crypto exchanges, Financial News reported. The move follows a February incident at South Korean exchange Bithumb where 62 trillion won in Bitcoin was mistakenly disbursed, which regulators believe exposed weaknesses in internal controls. Under the new measures, all exchanges offering won trading pairs will be required to reconcile their digital ledgers with their wallet balances every five minutes. The plan also includes provisions for immediately halting trading in the event of an incident. The details were announced by Shin Jin-chang, Secretary-General of South Korea’s Financial Services Commission, during a meeting with the virtual asset industry on April 6.

Top 5 Gainers (24h) - TRU: +67.89% to $0.0094 (Volume: $80.66M) - PCI: +30.90% to $0.0567 (Volume: $9.03M) - ORDER: +27.60% to $0.0617 (Volume: $43.03M) - APR: +17.14% to $0.2334 (Volume: $18.11M) - PTB: +14.71% to $0.0013 (Volume: $10.64M) Top 5 Losers (24h) - ARIAIP: -48.00% to $0.0038 (Volume: $1.37M) - EVER: -26.70% to $0.0045 (Volume: $18.31K) - D: -26.26% to $0.0111 (Volume: $85.73M) - RLS: -23.06% to $0.004 (Volume: $16.76M) - BSB: -19.64% to $0.2049 (Volume: $52.51M)

Modern Lion, a joint venture between Hyundai Card and Like Lion, is undergoing liquidation, Biz Hankook reported. The company operated the NFT platform KONKRIT, which sold tickets for numerous exhibitions and performances hosted by Hyundai Card. Last year, Hyundai Card and Like Lion sold their entire stake in Modern Lion to an undisclosed buyer.

Five of nine CoinNess-affiliated Chart Masters predict an upward trend for Bitcoin's price this week, while the remaining four forecast a decline. The highest price target among the group is $80,000, with the lowest at $58,300. Note: Please vote for your preferred direction and price target via the link. We will select 100 participants by lottery to receive a coffee coupon.

Shin Hyun-song, a nominee for Governor of the Bank of Korea, is in favor of introducing a won-denominated stablecoin and believes it can coexist with a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and deposit tokens, Digital Asset reported on April 6. Citing materials from the office of People Power Party lawmaker Park Seong-hoon, the report noted Shin's view that stablecoins will have a sufficient role in the future monetary ecosystem. He highlighted their positive effects, including their use as a means of transaction for tokenized assets and their support for programming functions.

A senior Iranian official stated that the country will not be forced into decisions by deadlines or pressure, Reuters reported. The official added that Iran will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a temporary ceasefire, noting that Tehran believes the U.S. is not yet prepared for a permanent one.

Crypto data analytics firm Nansen announced the activation of a cross-chain swap feature. Users can now swap assets on the Base network for assets on Solana.

A draft of a final ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran reportedly includes a proposal for Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons program in exchange for the lifting of sanctions and the unfreezing of assets. According to a source, the plan, aimed at ending hostilities in the Middle East, requires a deal to be reached by April 7. If an agreement is made, it would trigger an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, with a final accord to be reached within 15 to 20 days.

South Korean crypto exchange Coinone has announced a one-month extension of its delisting watchlist designation for Portal To Bitcoin (PTB). The token was initially placed on the watchlist on March 23. The exchange cited the project's failure to properly disclose or its arbitrary changes to critical information, such as its token distribution plan, which could significantly impact the asset's value.

XRP must hold the $1.30 to $1.32 support level to maintain its current trend, according to an analysis by CoinDesk. The outlet noted that while XRP is trading above $1.30 and volume is increasing, it remains stuck in a narrow range with insufficient momentum for a decisive upward breakout. The increased volume suggests active market participation, but the muted price response points to mixed conviction among traders. For a stronger rally to emerge, XRP needs to consolidate its support in the $1.30 to $1.32 zone and break through the resistance area between $1.33 and $1.35.

BTC perp long/short ratios on top exchanges by open interest The following are the 24-hour long/short ratios for BTC perpetual futures on the world’s three largest crypto futures exchanges by open interest: Overall: 51.59% long, 48.41% short - Binance: 53.42% long, 46.58% short - OKX: 52.97% long, 47.03% short - Bybit: 52.91% long, 47.09% short

Top 5 Rising Sectors 1. Reddit Points: +12.06%, MOON (12.06%) 2. Lending & Borrowing: +9.7%, KNIT (100.09%) 3. Arcade Games: +8.4%, PEPE (12.35%) 4. Bittensor Subnet: +7.15%, SN10 (13.61%) 5. Liquid Staking Derivatives: +6.56%, PSTAKE (59.72%) Top 5 Falling Sectors 1. Binance Megadrop: -20.19% 2. Binance Alpha Airdrop: -14.33% 3. Neobank: -12.35% 4. Play To Earn: -9.69% 5. Binance Alpha: -7.84%

Polymarket data shows a 91% probability of Bitcoin (BTC) recovering to $70,000 this month, with the odds of it reaching $75,000 at 47%.

Jeremy Allaire, founder and CEO of USD Coin (USDC) issuer Circle, is scheduled to visit South Korea on April 13 for a series of meetings with banks and crypto exchanges, BizWatch reported. According to the report, Allaire will meet with Dunamu, the operator of South Korea's largest exchange Upbit, as well as Bithumb and Coinone. He is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Dunamu related to stablecoins. The two companies will reportedly collaborate to promote the domestic distribution of USDC.