SEC removes huge pattern day trader barrier to allow retail investors to day trade Bitcoin with just $2k margin

The SEC has approved a rule change that eliminates one of Wall Street's most recognizable barriers for small traders: the old $25,000 minimum tied to pattern day-trading restrictions.

Bitcoin Rebounds, But Crypto’s Security Crisis Intensifies – Week in Review

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April 19, 2026, 10:30 am

Charles Schwab is bringing Bitcoin to its 39 million clients – but without the protections they expect

Charles Schwab announced this week that it will begin selling Bitcoin and Ethereum directly to its 39 million brokerage clients.

April 19, 2026, 8:42 am

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Trump aims to make US world capital for crypto, Bitcoin above $60K April 19

Trump's pro-crypto stance could bolster U.S.

April 19, 2026, 6:01 am

Morgan Stanley crosses $100mln in Bitcoin holdings – Why impact on BTC limited?

MSBT’s BTC accumulation raises questions about whether institutional ETF inflows can counter weakening on-chain momentum.

April 19, 2026, 6:00 am

Iran Ceasefire Drives Bitcoin Above $75,000, But Can It Push BTC To $100,000?

Bitcoin has climbed back above $75,000 as easing Middle East tensions helped reduce risk appetite and led to inflows into the crypto industry.

April 19, 2026, 6:00 am

Iran accepts Bitcoin for oil tolls in Strait of Hormuz, stablecoins dominate

Iran's Bitcoin acceptance for oil tolls may challenge traditional finance, impacting geopolitical dynamics and crypto market stability.

April 19, 2026, 5:37 am

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, Bitcoin drops from $78K amid tensions

Geopolitical tensions highlight Bitcoin's vulnerability to external shocks, emphasizing the need for market resilience and strategic foresight.

April 19, 2026, 5:26 am

Bitcoin Sentiment Remains At Extreme Low Despite Price Surge Above $77K

The price of Bitcoin has been on a tear in the past week, drawing positive momentum from the improving conditions of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. On Friday, April 17, the premier cryptocurrency surged to around $77,500, reaching a new 10-week high on the day.

April 19, 2026, 2:30 am

Arthur Hayes Warns Bitcoin May Stall Until Liquidity Returns

Bitcoin’s path higher may hinge more on fiat liquidity than interest rates as macro stress builds. Arthur Hayes argues near-term upside may remain limited until policymakers inject liquidity into banks and credit markets. Key Takeaways: Arthur Hayes ties bitcoin’s outlook to global liquidity, with upside dependent on policy-driven liquidity.

April 19, 2026, 2:30 am

Morgan Stanley’s MSBT Bitcoin ETF Wallets Now Publicly Trackable via Arkham

Blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence has located and publicly labeled the custodian wallets backing Morgan Stanley’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), giving any observer the ability to track the fund’s BTC holdings in near real-time.

April 18, 2026, 11:41 pm

Bitcoin Breakout Confirmed, But Is It Real Or A Bull Trap?

Bitcoin has confirmed a breakout from its macro downtrend on the linear chart, signaling a potential shift in broader market structure. However, with the price now sitting at a key resistance zone on the logarithmic chart, uncertainty remains.

April 18, 2026, 11:30 pm

BTC Exchange Price

$76,105.00 +0.06%

$74,988.00 Low High $76,307.00

$1.52T Market Cap

$51.47B Total Volume (3.38%)

$126,080 All Time High -39.64%

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