Bitcoin bounced on May 1, 2026, as positive earnings from major technology companies boosted market sentiment. Short-term pressures, however, continue to constrain gains.

According to PANews, a16z Crypto special projects lead Robert Hackett wrote on May 1 that stablecoin terminology is gradually losing its relevance. Hackett noted that while stablecoins emerged to address volatility concerns, stability has now become a foundational baseline rather than an

According to Golden Ten, USD/JPY fell around 40 pips to 156.32 on a short-term basis before rebounding to 156.64.

According to Crypto Rover, the Federal Reserve injected $8.26 billion into overnight markets today (May 1), marking one of the largest liquidity injections since the COVID-era interventions. The move was executed through overnight funding operations to stabilize short-term funding markets and

Reddit's stock rose 16% before market open on Friday after the company issued a higher-than-expected revenue outlook for the coming quarter. Daily active visitors grew 17% to 126.8 million, while average revenue per user worldwide jumped 44%, driven by AI-powered

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $137.75 million in net redemptions on April 29, extending a three-day streak of outflows. The withdrawals mark a shift in short-term institutional positioning following a strong April, which saw more than $2.4 billion in net inflows to Bitcoin funds overall.

According to Greeks.live, on May 1, 23,000 Bitcoin options with a notional value of $17.4 billion expire today, with a Put Call Ratio of 1.13 and a maximum pain point of $76,000. Additionally, 175,000 Ethereum options worth $4 billion are set to expire, with a Put Call Ratio of 0.94 and a maximum pa

According to analyst Murphy, Bitcoin short-term holders' on-chain holdings increased to 3.68 million BTC on May 1, rising from a recent low of 3.38 million BTC. While this level remains over 1 million BTC below the previous bull market peak, the recovery suggests growing investor risk appetite

According to Bitso's 2025 report, stablecoins accounted for 40% of cryptocurrency purchases in Latin America in 2025, surpassing Bitcoin's 18% share for the first time. The shift marks a significant change on the platform, which serves nearly 10 million retail customers in the region. The trend

According to analyst Darkfost, on May 1, Bitcoin short-term holders' (STH) SOPR 30-day moving average turned positive for the first time in six months, indicating STH are on average at break-even or in slight