Cryptocurrency News & Market Updates

HTX Releases April 2026 Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves
HTX Releases April 2026 Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves

According to the latest Merkle Tree Proof of Reserves (PoR) data, as of April 1, 2026 (UTC+8), HTX’s reserve ratios for major assets continue to exceed 100%. This ensures sufficient capital liquidity and maintains a stable standard for asset transparency and security. A major highlight of this disclosure is the upgrade to the USDs display. By displaying all USD-pegged stablecoins (including USDT and USDC) in a unified view of USDs, HTX has further enhanced the clarity and readability of the asset structure.

Apr 20, 20261 min read


Kraken API Unlocked: momentum strategies on Kraken
Kraken API Unlocked: momentum strategies on Kraken

TL;DR:

  • Systematic traders build momentum strategies on Kraken’s API using WebSocket v2 real-time ticker feeds for signal generation and REST for order execution.

  • Kraken’s OHLCV data extends back to 2013 for major pairs like BTC/USD, enabling backtesting across multiple bull and bear market cycles.

  • Per-pair rate limits allow multi-pair momentum systems to operate independently.

Momentum is one of the most studied phenomena in financial markets; how assets’ directional trends tend to persist over time. The academic literature goes back decades, and crypto markets exhibit particularly strong momentum effects.

Apr 16, 20265 min read