Sam Altman ChatGPT AI Predicts the Price of XRP, Bitcoin and Ethereum By the End of May 2026

We prompted Sam Altman new ChatGPT AI version to predicts the next major moves for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP, and what came back was a suprising consertive thesis.ChatGPT Bitcoin call leans heavily on one dominant catalyst: ETF-driven demand and post-halving supply compression. Spot Bitcoin ETFs have been pulling in consistent capital, in some cases absorbing […]

Starlink Usage Turns Fatal in Iran Internet Blackout

As the digital blockade imposed by the Iranian regime reaches its tenth week, reports indicate that an individual has allegedly died for using Starlink devices to circumvent it. Hesam Alaeddin, a 40-year-old man, was reportedly beaten to death for this transgression. Key Takeaways: Iran’s 64-day digital blockade led to the death of Hesam Alaeddin for […]

Bitcoin logs best monthly performance in 12 months during April

Bitcoin has posted its best-performing month in a year, prompting analysts to forecast what could lie ahead for May, which has historically delivered returns of about 8%.“Long way to go back to ATHs, but good to see some green,” Coin Bureau founder Nic Puckrin said in an X post on Friday, referring to Bitcoin’s (BTC) performance during the month of April, which saw a monthly return of 11.87%. It marked Bitcoin’s best-performing month since April 2025, when it returned 14.08%. However, it still came in slightly below its historical April average of 12.98%, according to CoinGlass.Bitcoin has historically delivered an average return of 7.78% in May. Source: CoinGlass“April is done. May is here. After 5 consecutive red monthly candles, Bitcoin has now closed 2 in the green, causing some relief in the market,” crypto trader Daan Crypto Trades said in an X post on Friday.Market participants hold the belief that history repeatsMarket participants often compare current monthly performance with previous months and look ahead, as many believe Bitcoin’s history tends to repeat itself.Bitcoin is trading at $78,190, about 38% down from its October all-time high of $125,100, according to CoinMarketCap. Crypto analyst Jelle said, “We hit the ground running again next week.”Bitcoin started April at around $66,000. Source: CoinMarketCapMarket participants appear uncertain about the crypto market, according to the Crypto Fear & Greed Index, which posted a “Fear” reading of 39 on Friday, suggesting investors are still cautious.Bitcoin analysts are divided on what comes nextAnalysts are divided on Bitcoin’s near-term outlook. Crypto analytics firm CryptoQuant warned that Bitcoin could be setting up for a multi-month price decline after a rally in April driven mainly by futures traders.Related: Bitcoin rally extends, yet BTC options price only 25% chance of $84K in MayOthers are more bullish. MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe recently said that Bitcoin may not need a new story or catalyst to push back above the psychological $100,000 level, which it has not traded above in nearly five months. “There doesn’t need to be a narrative that pushes the price upwards,” van de Poppe said in an X post on Friday, after asking, “What narrative will bring Bitcoin to $100K?”The last time Bitcoin traded at $100,000 was Nov. 13, just a month after the Oct. 10 $19 billion crypto market liquidation event.Magazine: Why is Ethereum Foundation selling? BTC futures warning signs: Market MovesCointelegraph is committed to independent, transparent journalism. This news article is produced in accordance with Cointelegraph’s Editorial Policy and aims to provide accurate and timely information. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently.

XRP Power Play: SBI Holdings Submits LOI To Acquire Bitbank In Major Asia Move

The SBI Holdings is making a decisive move that could reshape the crypto landscape in Asia. With a letter of intent submitted to acquire Bitbank, the firm is signaling a deeper push into digital asset infrastructure. This development represents a strategic expansion by one of the region’s most influential financial players with deep ties to […]