Overall Cryptocurrency News, 4 May 2026: The crypto market shows modest growth with $2.69 trillion cap, rising prices, mixed sentiment, strong Bitcoin dominance, notable institutional activity, and ongoing security and regulatory developments.
Source: Forex Factory
The global crypto market today reached a capitalization of $2.69 trillion, with a 0.5% upward trend in the last 24 hours, while total trading volume was recorded at $58.88 billion.
Bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance in the industry remains strong at 58.4%, while Ethereum (ETH) holds 10.4%. The largest gainers in the industry over the past day are Polkadot and the XRP Ledger Ecosystem.
Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis:
(Note: BTC and ETH are often viewed as less volatile historically, but still risky. The data recorded from CoinMarketCap)
Bitcoin (BTC) price today reached $78,789, rose by 0.74% in the last 24 hours, with a trading volume of $21.1 billion and a market cap of $1.57 trillion.
Ethereum (ETH) price today is at $2330, surge 1.21% in 24 hours with a trading volume of $10.41 billion and a capitalization of $281 billion.
Top Trending Crypto Coins Price in 24 Hours:
(Trending data is based on a combination of 24-hour price movement, trading volume, and CoinMarketCap.com trending metrics.)
Bitcoin price (BTC): $78,852.79, up 0.88% in the last 24 hours, trading volume (TV): $21.23B.
LAB price (LAB): $2.50, up 56.94%, TV: $562.45M.
BUILDOn price (B): $0.4538, up 40.31%, TV: $160.9M.
Ethereum price (ETH): $2,331.33, up 1.21%, TV: $10.47B.
Zcash price (ZEC): $421.98, up 10.24%, TV: $801.75M.
Top 3 Crypto Gainers in 24 hours (Ranked by 24-hour percentage gain):
BUILDon price today (B): $0.4569, jumps 38.56%, trading activity $160.45M.
SKYAI price today (SKYAI): $0.5957, climbs 28.78%, trading activity $180.76M.
Zcash price today (ZEC): $422.33, rises 10.15%, trading activity $800.09M.
Top 3 Crypto Losers in 24 hours (Ranked by 24-hour percentage loss):
Terra Classic price (LUNC): $0.00008595, down 8.29%, trading activity around $140.63M.
Midnight price (NIGHT): $0.03046, lower by 5.54%, trading activity near $23.10M.
Arbitrum price (ARB): $0.1163, down 3.17%, trading activity around $86.01M.
Stablecoins and Defi Update:
Stablecoins reflect no change over the past 24 hours, with a market capitalization of $316.8 billion and trading volume of $47 billion.
The Overall (Defi) Decentralized Finance market decreased 0.5% over the last 24 hours, recording a market cap of $54.67 billion and trading volume (TV) at $3.8 billion. Defi dominance globally marked 2%.
Source: Alternative Me
The crypto Fear & Greed Index stands at 40 (Fear), down from 47 yesterday and last week, while last month was 11 (Extreme Fear). The decline reflects cautious sentiment, likely driven by recent price volatility, reduced risk appetite, and uncertain macro conditions impacting investor confidence.
(Note: All of these updates affect traders, as they impact liquidity, sentiment, and potential returns, and thus must be monitored closely.)
1. Strategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying: Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor confirmed no Bitcoin purchases between April 27 and May 3, pausing the recent accumulation streak, while total holdings remain at 818,334 BTC.
2. PolyArb Scam Warning: ZachXBT flagged PolyArb as a fake prediction market with a wallet drainer, warning users after suspicious volume claims and urging caution to avoid potential victim exposure.
3. BlackRock Bitcoin ETP Milestone: BlackRock’s European iShares Bitcoin ETP surpassed $1.1 billion AUM, holding 14,200 BTC, marking a significant expansion into Europe since its March 2025 launch.
4. Bisq Hack Compensation Plan: Bisq announced a DAO voting for compensating users after losing 11 BTC in a vulnerability exploit, offering payouts in BTC or BSQ following investigation findings.
5. Squads Raises $18 Million: Squads secured $18 million in funding led by Solana Ventures to expand its Altitude platform, which has processed over $200 million in global stablecoin payments.
6. Coinbase Urges CFTC Oversight: Coinbase Exchange urged the CFTC to regulate prediction markets, highlighting their role in price discovery and risk hedging while opposing fragmented state-level regulatory approaches.
7. NYSE Proposes Tokenized Trading: NYSE filed a proposal allowing tokenized securities trading under existing systems, supporting blockchain settlement while maintaining traditional rules, pending regulatory review within 60 days.
8. Founders Fund Raises $6 Billion: Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund raised a record $6 billion, with $4.5 billion from external investors, targeting late-stage investments across technology and innovation sectors.
9. Uphold Settles With NYAG: Uphold agreed to pay over $5 million to settle claims it misled users about CredEarn risks, following losses from Cred’s 2020 bankruptcy.
10. KB Financial Partners Pantera: KB Financial partnered with Pantera Capital to explore blockchain strategies, expanding digital finance efforts alongside collaborations with the Bank of Korea and Circle.
11. Wasabi Protocol Exploit Update: Wasabi Protocol resumed withdrawals for safe vaults after a $5.5 million exploit, warning users to avoid compromised positions across multiple affected blockchain networks.
Compared to yesterday and last week’s neutral sentiment at 47, today’s Fear Index at 40 signals rising caution despite stable prices. Capitalization growth contrasts with declining DeFi activity, while institutional expansion and regulatory moves indicate long-term structural strengthening.
This update suggests users should stay cautious as sentiment weakens despite stable growth. Institutional involvement is increasing, but security risks and regulatory developments remain key. Monitoring trends, project credibility, and market signals is essential for informed participation in the current environment.
Risk Context: This commentary is not about long-term conditions and is merely informational. It does not point to the price or indicate an action to take on the investment.
Crypto investment remains moderately risky in the short term due to cautious sentiment and mixed signals. However, steady growth and institutional participation indicate potential long-term benefits. Investors should avoid impulsive decisions and focus on research, risk management, and gradual exposure strategies.
Disclaimer: The information should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrencies are very unstable and dangerous. You should never make an investment decision without doing your research (DYOR) and using a qualified financial advisor. All regions are not able to provide all the services or assets in question.
Sakshi Jain is a crypto journalist with over 3 years of experience in industry research, financial analysis, and content creation. She specializes in producing insightful blogs, in-depth news coverage, and SEO-optimized content. Passionate about bringing clarity and engagement to the fast-changing world of cryptocurrencies, Sakshi focuses on delivering accurate and timely insights. As a crypto journalist at Coin Gabbar, she researches and analyzes market trends, reports on the latest crypto developments and regulations, and crafts high-quality content on emerging blockchain technologies.
Sakshi Jain is a crypto journalist with over 3 years of experience in industry research, financial analysis, and content creation. She specializes in producing insightful blogs, in-depth news coverage, and SEO-optimized content. Passionate about bringing clarity and engagement to the fast-changing world of cryptocurrencies, Sakshi focuses on delivering accurate and timely insights. As a crypto journalist at Coin Gabbar, she researches and analyzes market trends, reports on the latest crypto developments and regulations, and crafts high-quality content on emerging blockchain technologies.
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