Bitcoin rally extends, yet BTC options price only 25% chance of $84K in May

Institutional investors and corporate-level Bitcoin accumulation remain the primary drivers of BTC’s price gains, despite the lack of bullish leverage....
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Bitcoin above $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act yield hurdle, S&P 500 sets new record
Bitcoin climbed above $78,000 after the Senate advanced stablecoin compromise legislation, clearing a major regulatory hurdle. The Clarity Act would ban yield on reserves while permitting activity-based rewards, easing banking sector concerns. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 hit fresh records amid strong tech earnings. Crypto remains range-bound, awaiting Fed clarity or ETF inflows to break higher decisively.

Bitcoin doesn’t need a fresh narrative to reclaim $100K: Analyst
Bitcoin doesn't need a new narrative to reclaim $100,000, according to MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe, who argues price movements naturally generate their own stories. Bitcoin has fallen 10% year-to-date while AI stocks surge, suggesting attention has shifted. The cryptocurrency last traded above $100,000 in November and currently sits at $78,250, up 14.49% monthly.

CLARITY Act stablecoin yield rules finalised: ‘Go time’ for crypto bill
US senators finalized stablecoin yield rules under the CLARITY Act, prohibiting interest on holdings but allowing rewards for active usage. The compromise resolves a major industry-banking dispute, moving the crypto bill closer to passage. Polymarket now shows 55% odds of passage in 2026, with Senate Banking expected to schedule markup imminently despite anticipated banking opposition.