Gate Crypto Flash News and Market Updates

Gate News message, April 3, the Nasdaq-listed blockchain-native capital markets Figure Technology Solutions released its 2026 Q1 operating data report. The report shows that its subsidiary stablecoin YLDS circulating supply has increased to $598 million, up 2% from last month; in addition, transaction volume in its platform consumer lending marketplace is close to $1.2 billion.

In the first quarter of 2026, total cryptocurrency market trading volume reached $2.057 trillion, with derivatives dominating trading volume at approximately $1.863 trillion; spot trading volume was about $205.7k. Competition among the top five exchanges was fragmented. The decentralized platform Hyperliquid emerged as the standout, with quarterly derivatives trading volume of approximately $492.7 billion.

Gate News message, April 3, CertiK monitoring data shows that in March 2026 there were 46 security incidents recorded (excluding phishing), with total losses of approximately $39.8 million. This is the highest number of recorded security incidents in a month since November 2024. CertiK said that after hitting a low point in the third quarter of 2025, security incidents increased again in the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, with more and more instances of code vulnerabilities being exploited over the past two quarters.

As of April 2026, the Ethereum Beacon Chain staking contract holds more than 82 million ETH, accounting for about 68% of the total supply. Multiple exchanges and institutions hold large amounts of ETH, and among individual holders, Vitalik Buterin is the largest holder. The U.S. government holds about 62k ETH.

On April 3, the crypto market continued to trade in choppy conditions. Bitcoin was consolidating around $67,000, maintaining its broader downward trend that began last October. The futures market saw thin trading, with Solana futures open interest hitting a new high, and the volatility index falling to its lowest level since February. Market structure indicates that short positions are increasing.

According to Coinglass data, if Bitcoin falls below $65k, long positions on major CEXs will be liquidated to the tune of $65k; if it breaks above $68k, short positions will be liquidated to the tune of $754 million. The liquidation chart reflects the strength of the market reaction when price touches a certain level.

Gate News message, April 3—affected by the Middle East conflict, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has recently suffered severe disruptions, and global shipping costs have surged sharply. War-risk insurance premiums for vessels are rising rapidly, and industry insiders say freight rates have currently increased by 11 to 12 times. Insurance costs and detour costs are being passed on layer by layer, continuously impacting global trade and supply-chain security.

Gate News message, April 3, according to CCTV International News, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said today that in the 92nd wave of military operations codenamed "True Promise 4," the Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles and drones to conduct multiple coordinated attacks on U.S. military and Israeli radar systems and maritime facilities in the region.

This article compiles cryptocurrency news for April 3, 2026, focusing on the latest updates on Bitcoin, Ethereum upgrades, Dogecoin price movements, real-time crypto prices, and price predictions. Major Web3 developments today include: 1. SpaceX raises its IPO target valuation to $2 trillion, surpassing Meta and Tesla; 2. The Ethereum Foundation again stakes $46.64 million worth of ETH, bringing the cumulative staked amount to $96.59 million; 3. Circle launches a tokenized Bitcoin product, cirBTC, targeting the institutional market.

The EthCC exhibition at Cannes Ethereum blockchain event showcased a split in the cryptocurrency industry, highlighting the tensions between the crypto punk community and traditional financial institutions. Although institutional investment is increasing, concerns about the industry’s ideals have been raised by high ticket prices and sponsor-related controversies. The Ethereum Foundation reaffirmed the crypto punk principles, and future development will depend on how to balance capital and ideas.

Blue Cat Owl Capital’s stock price has fallen to an all-time low after a surge in redemption requests for its private credit funds, totaling $5.4 billion in the first quarter. The company’s market value has shrunk by more than 40% this year. Investor confidence has declined, the industry faces pressure, and redemption restrictions may affect cash flow and earnings.

The Strategy Company offers two investment options for Bitcoin investors: high-risk, high-reward MSTR common stock and stable-dividend STRC preferred stock. MSTR amplifies price volatility and is suitable for high-risk investors; STRC provides an annualized 11.5% dividend and is suitable for retail investors seeking stability. The choice depends on an individual’s risk tolerance and investment goals.

Gate News message, on April 3, according to CloverPool data, the Bitcoin network has completed a new round of mining difficulty adjustment, with the difficulty value increasing by 3.87% to 138.97 T. The current Bitcoin network has a hashrate of 986.02 EH/s, and the next difficulty adjustment is expected to occur in about 14 days.

This week, due to Trump’s tough remarks targeting Iran, gold prices fell, with spot gold and futures down 2% and 2.5%, respectively. Rising oil prices boosted inflation expectations, reducing gold’s appeal. In addition, the entire precious metals complex faced pressure: UBS cut its gold price outlook, so investors need to watch how the situation in the Middle East and market volatility affect prices.

Gate News, according to Gate’s official announcement, Gate will soon list Unitas (UNITAS) for spot trading and Flash Exchange trading. Spot trading will begin on 2026-04-03 20:00 (UTC+8), and the Flash Exchange trading start time is 21:00 (UTC+8) on the same day. The trading pair is UNITAS/USDT. Withdrawals are expected to open at 2026-04-04 20:00 (UTC+8). Unitas is a multi-chain yield infrastructure protocol that provides real, USD-denominated returns through delta-neutral strategies. The protocol combines on-chain liquidity with hedged derivatives positions to obtain diversified revenue sources, including trading fees, funding rates, and incentive mechanisms. Unitas has been deployed in major ecosystems such as Solana and BNB Chain, emphasizing transparency, institutional-grade risk management, and capital efficiency, and is supported by real-time monitoring and a proof-of-reserves system.

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China has detected that attackers are using vulnerabilities in Apple endpoint products to carry out network attacks, impacting devices running iOS 13 through 17.2.1. This may lead to information theft and system control. Users are advised to upgrade their versions, install patches, and strengthen their security awareness to mitigate risks.

Polymarket’s probability for a ceasefire between the US and Iran before May 31 has fallen to 39%, down 12% within 24 hours. Total trading volume is approaching $85 million, and both sides must publicly confirm for a ceasefire to occur. Personnel changes in the U.S. military have triggered dissatisfaction among senior officials, adding to tensions.

The report points out that traditional financial institutions are rapidly moving into the cryptocurrency market, creating competitive pressure on exchanges. With the rollout of spot Bitcoin ETFs, investors are increasingly favoring bank and securities products, leading to decreased exchange trading volume and layoffs. If an exchange doesn’t offer unique services, it will be difficult to survive. The trend toward the integration of traditional finance and the crypto industry is also strengthening, and exchanges worldwide face challenges.

Blockchain security firm SlowMist released a security assessment report for a mainstream Web3 wallet. The results show the wallet does not transmit private keys or seed phrases to external parties. Overall, no sensitive data leakage risk was detected, providing users with a safe reference.

Bitcoin’s price is trading in a tight range around $67,044, moving within a downtrend channel. The third wave of decline has already retraced by about 5%. Technical indicators show that price momentum is weakening, and short-term holders face losses. Key support levels are $65,750 and $64,920; if those levels break, the price could test as low as $57,883. Investors should monitor market conditions and manage risk cautiously.