USDT issuer Tether quietly turned its Bitcoin reserve wallet into a $7.2b war 
chest, built by funneling 15% of profits into BTC as USDT’s balance sheet goes 
quasi-sovereign. Tether has added another 951 BTC, worth roughly $70.47m, to 
its dedicated…

Tether adds 951 BTC to reserves as USDT ‘quasi-sovereign’ balance sheet swells

Ethereum has already shown the way. While Bitcoin climbed roughly 5% in a 
single day, Ether moved more than 8% — outpacing it by a factor of nearly 1.4. 
That gap, according to one analyst, is a preview of what the broader crypto 
market could do if Bitcoin keeps climbing through the rest of April. Related 
Reading: ‘Extremely Good News’ – XRP DeFi Momentum Builds As SEC Softens 
Position On Interfaces A Specific Price Level Is Drawing Attention Michael Van 
de Poppe, founder of MN Fund and a widely followed market analyst, says 
Bitcoin has a clear path to the $80,000–$85,000 range before the month closes 
out. He made the call on X this week, pointing to a recovering global market 
as the main force behind the expected move. Bitcoin was trading around $74,500 
at the time of his post, up more than 5% in 24 hours, with trading volume 
jumping over 90% over the same period. #Bitcoin aims to attack the highs and 
is consolidating around $75K. If it blasts through $75K with volume, we&#8217;ll be 
in for $80-85K this month, as that&#8217;s where the higher timeframe resistances 
are. Yesterday I&#8217;ve made an analysis with several scenarios that I&#8217;m looking 
for.… pic.twitter.com/zq47n6NhXk — Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 
14, 2026 The $85,000 target would mark a return to price levels Bitcoin last 
visited in late January, when it slipped from around $89,000 down to $84,600. 
Getting back there would represent a gain of nearly 14% from where it stood 
when Van de Poppe made his call. One level matters more than the rest right 
now: $75,000. According to Van de Poppe, breaking through that resistance with 
strong volume behind it sets the stage for the run to $80,000–$85,000 — where 
heavier selling pressure from longer-term chart history tends to sit. Bitcoin 
had already pushed past $75,000 by the time the analysis circulated. Downside 
Support Gives The Bull Case A Floor Van de Poppe also outlined what could keep 
the bullish scenario alive even if prices pull back. Based on his analysis, as 
long as Bitcoin holds above $72,000, there is better than a 70% chance it 
trades above $80,000 before April ends. That support zone acts as a line in 
the sand. A drop below it would likely change the picture. Related Reading: 
Dollar’s Shrinking Value Adds Fuel To XRP Bull Case: Finance Expert The 
backdrop helping Bitcoin here is broader than crypto. Global markets have been 
stabilizing after weeks of pressure tied to geopolitical tensions, and Bitcoin 
has moved in step with that recovery. Altcoins Could Amplify The Move Van de 
Poppe&#8217;s bigger claim may be the one about altcoins. He sees them moving at two 
to three times Bitcoin&#8217;s rate — meaning if Bitcoin gains 10%, altcoins could 
rise 20% to 30% or more. Reports indicate that this pattern tends to follow a 
predictable path. Capital flows into Bitcoin first, then into large-cap coins, 
and eventually rotates into smaller altcoins. Featured image from Meta, chart 
from TradingView

Bitcoin Could Hit $85K Before April Ends, Analyst Says

US Iran talks bitcoin and oil markets are watching their most consequential 
diplomatic moment yet as American and Iranian officials meet face-to-face for 
the first time, with WTI crude at $92 a barrel and BTC at $74,000. US Iran 
talks…

US Iran Talks Bitcoin and Oil Hang in the Balance

Tether transferred 951 bitcoin, worth approximately $70.5 million, from a 
Bitfinex hot wallet into its dedicated bitcoin reserve address on April 15, 
2026, bringing its total holdings to 97,141 BTC. Five days prior, on April 10, 
it also acquired a total of four bitcoin. Key Takeaways: Tether moved 951 BTC 
worth roughly $70.5M from a […]

Tether Adds 951 Bitcoin Worth $70.5M to Reserve, Holdings Reach 97,141 BTC

Potential conflicts of interest in the state’s gubernatorial race and a pro- 
crypto Super PAC endorsing a Republican candidate for Senate could cloud the 
2026 race.

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