Market Snapshot
As of April 28, the cryptocurrency market shows broad upward momentum, with major coins predominantly gaining:
- BTC: $55,606 (+0.96%)
- ETH: $2,689.50 (+0.80%)
- LTC: $263.45 (+2.03%)
- OKB: $18.09 (+2.84%)
Top Gainers on OKEx (DeFi sector):
- BADGER (+12.67%)
- SWRV (+10.58%)
- BAL (+9.48%)
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Trading Data Insights
- BTC Contracts: Open interest at $2.205B, long/short ratio of 1.26.
- Elite Positions: 55% long vs. 40% short, with average margins of 20.08% (long) and 20.01% (short).
OKEx Updates
FORTH Listing Promotion
Celebrate FORTH’s listing on OKEx by participating in deposit-and-trade events for a chance to win 20 iPhone 12s + $50,000 USDT. Offer ends April 28.
Unified Account Maker Rewards
Under the Unified Account model, users can earn rankings by accumulating $3,000+ in Maker volume** (Basic Trading Zone). Top participants split **$50,000 USDT and iPhone 12 prizes.
Industry Highlights
DeFi Milestone: TVL Exceeds $100B
DeBank reports **$101.6B total locked**, with net TVL at $728.4B. Leading protocols:
- PancakeSwap ($12.7B)
- Uniswap ($10.6B)
- Compound ($9.7B)
TVL measures a DeFi project’s scale by aggregating asset values locked in smart contracts.
Key Developments
- Ellen DeGeneres’ NFT Auction
The Ellen Show host sold Platinum-tier NFTs via Bitski, with one fetching $14,555. - Landry’s Adopts Bitcoin Payments
CEO Tilman Fertitta announced 80-90% of their restaurant brands (e.g., Morton’s Steakhouse) will accept BTC within 90 days. Visa’s Crypto Expansion
CEO Al Kelly confirmed aggressive moves into crypto, focusing on:- Crypto spending APIs
- Stablecoin/CBDC settlements
Expert Perspective
Prof. Song Xiangqing (BNU):
"Widespread digital currency adoption will reshape payment systems. However, full mainstream integration requires robust infrastructure and legal frameworks to ensure financial stability."
FAQ
Q1: Why is DeFi’s TVL significant?
A1: It reflects user trust and capital inflow, indicating ecosystem growth.
Q2: How does OKEx’s Unified Account benefit traders?
A2: It simplifies multi-asset management and enhances liquidity efficiency.
Q3: What industries accept Bitcoin payments?
A3: Hospitality (e.g., Landry’s), tech, and retail sectors increasingly adopt crypto.
Q4: Are NFTs only for art?
A4: No—they’re expanding into music, real estate, and identity verification.
Q5: How secure is digital currency?
A5: Blockchain encryption ensures high security, but user vigilance remains critical.
Q6: Will CBDCs replace cash?
A6: Likely coexisting, with CBDCs offering faster, traceable transactions.