Monday, 18 May 2026
Bitcoin's price sits at seventy six thousand eight hundred seventy eight dollars after a one point five five percent drop, demonstrating that modest exchange outflows reflect holders sitting tight rather than any fresh buying power entering the market.
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Bitcoin's price sits at seventy six thousand eight hundred seventy eight dollars after a one point five five percent drop, demonstrating that modest exchange outflows reflect holders sitting tight rather than any fresh buying power entering the market.
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BITCOIN
Crypto traders betting on a rally lose $563 million in liquidations. Ether and bitcoin suffer the most — CoinDesk
BITCOIN
Analysts debate whether Bitcoin is in a ‘sell in May’ bear market setup — Cointelegraph
ECONOMY
HYPE pops 7%, beating bitcoin declines, as SpaceX pre-IPO lands on Hyperliquid — CoinDesk
CONFLICT
Oil jumps as Trump warns 'Clock is Ticking' for Iran, fanning fears of escalation in conflict — CNBC
CONFLICT
UK firms halt investments and hiring as Iran war pushes up costs, bosses warn — Guardian Biz
ECONOMY
Ryanair has plans for 'armageddon' scenario as CFO warns weaker European carriers may not survive jet fuel crunch — CNBC