Bitcoin surged to $76,120 on April 14, 2026, amid hopes of US-Iran de-escalation, sending nearly $500 million in short positions into liquidation. S&P 500 crossed 7,000, crude oil fell to $92, while the IMF warned of long-term supply disruptions.
On April 14, Bitcoin surged to $76,120, pushing its market cap to $1.52 trillion. Hopes of US-Iran diplomatic talks triggered a risk-on rally, leading to $293 million in short liquidations and $700 million total crypto liquidations in 24 hours. Oil prices fell while stocks soared, but IMF warned of long-term growth risks.
Bitcoin surged to $76,120 on April 14, driving its market cap to $1.52 trillion and sparking nearly $700 million in crypto liquidations. Short sellers lost over $500M as risk appetite swept global markets, with the S&P 500 topping 7,000 and oil prices plunging on US-Iran diplomatic hopes.
Driven by a $1.2 trillion US equity wipeout, Bitcoin's crash to 2024 lows, and weak economic data, the ASX 200 plunged 2.03% in a single day, erasing A$70 billion in value. Global risk aversion escalated as tech stocks and crypto assets sold off in tandem.
The ASX 200 plunged 2.03% on Thursday, its worst session since April 2025, erasing A$70 billion. US markets lost over $1 trillion combined, led by tech stocks. Bitcoin fell over 20% to its lowest since 2024, deepening the global risk-off move.
Australia’s ASX 200 fell 2.03% in its worst session since April 2025, pressured by a broad global risk-off move driven by U.S. stock losses, Bitcoin’s sharp decline, weaker labor data, and tighter policy concerns.
US stock futures dropped sharply on Friday, with Dow futures falling 200 points, as Middle East conflict and hawkish Fed weighed on sentiment. This article outlines five key pre-market signals: oil volatility, M&A activity, rising Treasury yields, mixed Asian markets, and cautious European rally. Implications for the crypto market are also analyzed.
US stock futures slipped on Friday as oil prices resumed gains. Dow futures dropped about 200 points. Key events include oil volatility, M&A talks (Unilever-McCormick), rising Treasury yields, mixed Asian markets, and cautious European rebound amid geopolitical tensions.
