Shocking—“blast the field” moment! Trump officially announces: Block Iran tonight at 10 PM!
US-Iran negotiations directly fall apart, and Trump strikes hard, announcing a comprehensive blockade of Iran tonight at 10 PM!
Ports and straits are placed under full control; oil exports are completely cut off, and the geopolitical storm is instantly turned up to maximum.
Oil price surge expectations are pushed to the limit; the crypto market, the stock market, and precious metals are all under pressure. Tonight is destined to be a sleepless night.
The market is set to move in extreme, one-directional

A warning to all crypto friends: The amount of crypto scams in 2025 has hit a record high, a 22% year-over-year increase!
Pig-butchering scams have stolen 7.2 billion yuan, AI face-swapping scams are rampant, and nearly 40% of elderly people are victims.
Remember: there is no guaranteed profit in the crypto world, no risk-free doubling of investments, and no insider tips!
Anyone privately inviting you to invest or promising high returns is a scam!
Protecting your principal is the prerequisite for surviving in the market.
$BTC $ETH

MARKET UPDATE
13 MILLION+ ADDRESSES IN LOSS
Let it sink in.
This is the time for the market to become uncomfortable… and exciting.
• Pain is increasing across all sectors
• Weak hands are being tested hard
• Fear is starting to creep back into sentiment
But here’s the twist 👇
This is exactly the birthplace of a reversal.
When the majority are underwater
When confidence is fading
When selling feels easiest
That’s when smart money begins to position itself.
• The capitulation phase is being built
• Liquidity is being prepared
• The market is gearing up for the next

Target: BTC
Direction: Contract Short
Entry: Around 70900-71500
Stop Loss: 71900
Take Profit: 70000-69000
Target: BTC
Direction: Contract Short
Entry: Around 70900-71500
Stop Loss: 71900
Take Profit: 70000-69000

BREAKING: Polkadot ($DOT) Exploited
An attacker allegedly minted over 1 Billion $DOT and dumped the entire supply in a single transaction for just 108.2 $ETH (~$237K).
Market Impact:
$DOT crashed -7% in just few minutes
$20M wiped from market cap
$730K in $DOT longs liquidated

Starting to step on the right foot with the left again, everyone can take a look at the order book depth, which will directly make you doubt life!

$WLFI / USDT ( UPDATE )
Too many Fud on TL and this confirms something. Adding to the dips between the range 0.06-0.08$.
Expecting a major chart run up once all the fud clears off.
To add, WLFI team been building a lot of AI agent related stuff which am particularly bullish about.
For me this can be a game changer.
🎯

$SWARMS breakdown confirmed
-11% already

#BRETT is facing the support zone inside the descending channel pattern on the 3D chart
A decisive bounce from this support zone could be imminent
The setup suggests upside continuation to $0.115
$BRETT ‌

As of April 12, Ethereum price is about $2,233, up 2.55% in 24 hours, with a market cap of approximately $269.5 billion, and 24-hour trading volume of about $15.4 billion. This week, ETH became one of the biggest beneficiaries of the US-Iran ceasefire, soaring from $2,050 to over $2,250.
Macroe outlook: Expectations of ceasefire boost, delayed rate cuts suppress
The expectation of a ceasefire in the Middle East has increased risk appetite, causing Ethereum and Bitcoin to rebound in sync. But after the ceasefire breaks down, macro uncertainties rise again. March US CPI data shows persistent inf

The Bank of Japan Signals Complex Changes, Macroeconomic Uncertainty Is Rising
On April 13, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda stated that Japan's economy is experiencing a moderate recovery, but there are still signs of weakness.
Meanwhile, underlying inflation is gradually approaching the target level, but uncertainties caused by Middle Eastern tensions have begun to impact financial market stability.
More importantly, rising oil prices are worsening trade conditions, adding extra pressure on the Japanese economy.
This means that the current macro environment is not one-dimensional bu

#GateSquareAprilPostingChallenge Dogecoin Developers Begin Testing Quantum-Proof Transactions on Mainnet
Developers from the Dogecoin Foundation officially start preparations to face the threat of quantum computer technology to network security (12/04). Ed Tubbs, one of Dogecoin's lead developers, stated that the team is currently experimenting with methods of sending transactions resistant to quantum attacks (quantum-proof) on the second-largest Proof of Work-based blockchain.
This testing method involves embedding a cryptographic fingerprint into standard Dogecoin transactions using the OP_R

#Gate广场四月发帖挑战
In April 2026, global markets are being driven by macro uncertainty, geopolitical tension, and rapid crypto adoption. Topics like Bitcoin analysis, oil prices, and market recovery dominate because they sit at the center of real capital flows and investor psychology. Traders and institutions are reacting in real time to geopolitical developments, especially the US–Iran conflict, which has turned financial markets into a news-driven environment. At the same time, the sharp rise in crude oil prices has added another layer of pressure across all markets. This is why posts built on t

BREAKING: Fake Ledger app on Apple's Mac App Store is draining Bitcoin wallets.
Musician G. Love lost his "retirement fund." @ZachXBT tracked 5.92 $BTC moving to laundering addresses. Another victim got hit for 4.15 BTC.
The app "SAS SOFTWARE COMPANY" copies real Ledger Live. Users type in their seed phrase… funds gone in seconds.
Rule: Seed phrase goes ONLY on your hardware device. Never on software. Never on a website. Never in an app.
Apple let this sit in the store. Stay sharp.

Unity of knowledge and action, follow the trend, maintain discipline,
Don't chase highs or panic,
Don't hesitate when it's time to take profits,
The market isn't short of opportunities; patience and execution are what matter!!!#加密市场小幅下跌 $BTC

$RAVE I just don't believe it; it can still be pulled.

The US-Iran negotiations have broken down, and the situation in the Middle East remains tense. Market risk aversion sentiment is rising, and risk assets are collectively under pressure and declining. Coupled with the US Senate resuming sessions today to review legislation related to the cryptocurrency industry, short-term market fluctuations are heavily influenced by news and events.

#Gate广场四月发帖挑战
As of April 13, 2026 (current), the Strait of Hormuz is under strict control by Iran with extremely low traffic flow restrictions, not a complete physical blockade, but energy transportation (oil tankers/LNG) is essentially halted.

1. Core Background (Trigger)

- April 8: The US and Iran announced a two-week temporary ceasefire.

- On the same day: Israel conducted airstrikes in Lebanon, Iran considered it a violation of the ceasefire, and immediately increased Strait control, stating that ships without permission would be attacked.

- Iran laid mines in the main shipping l