April 28: BlackRock ETF Options Open Interest Hits Record, Trump Hosts Crypto Gala at Mar-a-Lago
Bitcoin pulls back below $77K on oil surge from Hormuz tensions, despite strong ETF inflows and BlackRock options open interest hitting records. Trump hosted a high-profile crypto gala at Mar-a-Lago, Israel approved its first regulated stablecoin, and Western Union eyes a stablecoin launch for SWIFT-free settlements. Block disclosed $2.2B BTC holdings, BitMine bought big in ETH, and Litecoin saw a reorg. Markets remain cautious with focus on macro oil moves, institutional flows, and regulatory guidance.