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The 2026 edition of the Independent Reserve Cryptocurrency Index (IRCI) yielded interesting insights into cryptocurrency awareness in Singapore: general awareness remains high, with 86% of respondents familiar with at least one cryptocurrency. While engaged segments like the sandwich class continue to show strong awareness, this represents an 8 percentage-point decline from 2025, though it may […]
Stocks rose back to record highs, and Bitcoin surged close to A$109,000 (US$78K) late last week after President Trump and Iran’s government declared the Strait of Hormuz open. But the IRGC quickly overruled the politicians and closed it again, with the outcome of negotiations to end the war later today likely to set the direction for markets this week. Despite rising tensions, Bitcoin is holding up well, thanks in part to Strategy's massive Bitcoin buy, and it finishes the week up 1.8% to trade around A$105,616 (US$75,785). Ethereum processed a record high of 200.4 million transactions in the first quarter, but its sales pitch as the future of finance has taken a battering after a swathe of DeFi projects were caught up in the contagion from the KelpDAO hack. ETH finishes the week down 2.6% to trade around A$3,220 (US$2,311). XRP gained 3.2%, Solana fell 0.9%, Dogecoin gained 1.5%, and Cardano was flat. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index is at 33, or Fear.
Half see investing as their main path to long-term wealth, 42% use crypto as core portfolio tool Only 19% view traditional career progression as their route to financial success 48% have held their crypto for 3-5 years, with more deliberate allocation, disciplined investing and active portfolio management Singapore, 15 April 2026: Singaporeans in the sandwich […]
IRCI Singapore highlights and key stats 21% of Singaporeans in the sandwich class believe financial success is about maintaining their standard of living in any economic climate 50% of the sandwich class views investing as key to building and sustaining long-term wealth 1 in 3 sandwich class crypto investors invest S$501 to S$1,000 monthly 80% […]
Bitcoin and Ethereum both trended up significantly overnight. The just-implemented US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could see a resumption of hostilities at any moment. The war has contributed to the University of Michigan index of US consumer sentiment falling to the lowest level recorded since 1952. There are some promising signs, however. On-chain analyst Willy Woo reports "capital inflows into BTC just flipped positive, the first time since January." Ash Crypto says an ETH weekly MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) bullish cross has been confirmed and "the last 2 times this happened, ETH pumped 183% and 75%." Ethereum also saw a record 3.6M daily transactions on April 12. But Michael Nadeau from the DeFi Report says he doesn’t see the conditions for a sustained turnaround just yet, with spot volumes at the weakest levels of the bear market and negative funding rates for perps on 30% of trading days so far this year. Bitcoin finishes the week up 8% to trade around A$104,823 (US$74.3K) while Ethereum gained 11.8% to A$3,335 (US$2,365). XRP gained 3.2%, Solana was up 7.3%, Dogecoin (2.9%), while Cardano was flat. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index is at 21, or Extreme Fear.
Crypto markets rose this week, but seem unlikely to settle on a clear direction until the Iran conflict heats up or cools down. A potential 45-day ceasefire agreement looks unlikely at the time of writing, with Trump’s latest deadline for knocking out Iran’s power grid and bridges expiring later today. Bitcoin got a 2.5% bump on Monday after the last deadline was extended. Concern is growing about oil price-linked stagflation if the stalemate continues, but Citrini reports from a hotel overlooking the Strait of Hormuz that many more oil tankers - 15 per day - are getting through than previously believed. Bloomberg reports that some of the ships are paying tolls to Iran in crypto. Meanwhile, US manufacturing is looking healthier, with the US ISM manufacturing PMI coming in at 52.7%, which was above expectations of 52.5%. It's the third month in a row above 52%, which has preceded big moves from stocks, gold and altcoins in the past. Bitcoin finished the week up 2.2% to trade around A$99,380 (US$68,722), and Kalshi prediction markets suggest Bitcoin is on track to reach A$108.4K/US$75K by the end of the month. Ethereum gained 3.7% to trade around A$3,052 (A$2,109). XRP, Cardano, and Dogecoin were flat, while Solana lost 3.4%. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index is at 11, or Extreme Fear.
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Despite some ups and downs this week, Bitcoin is still trading around the same level it started the month. That’s a pretty solid effort considering there's a war going on and the Crypto Fear and Greed Index has been stuck at Fear for 60 days. Almost half the supply is underwater at these prices, and around 40% of altcoins are near all-time lows. Depending on where the price heads today, Bitcoin may see its sixth monthly close in the red. Publicly, the White House remains committed to its six-week timetable for ending the war, which, if true, would mean the conflict winds up in a couple of weeks. If not, surging energy prices and long-term inflation could plunge many countries into recession
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In markets Bitcoin sold off sharply over the weekend after President Donald Trump delivered his 48-hour ultimatum that he would bomb Iranian power plants if they didn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz. BTC subsequently gained 3.8% in 24 hours after Trump announced negotiations with Iran to end the war. He also extended the deadline for […]
The Crypto Travel Rule will come into effect in Australia on 1 July 2026. To prepare for these requirements, Independent Reserve is introducing updates to the address book, where users manage saved withdrawal addresses.
