On April 4, a notable change in the Ethereum derivatives market has been observed, marking the first such shift since the 2023 bear market, according to BlockBeats. Cryptoquant analyst Darkfost highlights that while Ethereum's net trading volume has been negative for most of 2023, it has now turned positive. This metric, which assesses whether buying or selling pressure dominates the derivatives order book, currently indicates a buying pressure dominance with a purchase amount of $104 million. Darkfost notes that even when Ethereum prices approached new highs previously, selling pressure remained strong. However, the current situation appears to be changing. He suggests that the positive buying pressure could help establish a stronger bottom for Ethereum. If this dynamic persists and the spot market along with ETFs begin to support this trend, Ethereum may potentially resume its upward trajectory.

U.S. President Donald Trump recently remarked that Iran's new leadership appears "more moderate and more rational." According to NS3.AI, this statement has sparked debate among political scientists and analysts who argue that Iran has not experienced a regime change and has, in fact, become more hardline. Mona Yacoubian from the Center for Strategic and International Studies noted that the ongoing conflict has bolstered hardline military factions within Iran and heightened anti-American sentiment, without significantly altering the country's power structure. Experts suggest that the perception of moderation may not reflect the reality of Iran's political landscape, which remains dominated by conservative elements.

CryptoQuant analyst Darkfrost, writing on the X platform, points out that the Ethereum derivatives market has seen its first significant "institutional change" since the last bear market. On-chain data shows that ETH's net taker volume has turned positive after a long period of negative value, with buying pressure currently dominating, amounting to approximately $104 million. Darkfrost states that although Ethereum has faced persistent pressure near new highs, the current buying dominance could help form a more solid market bottom. If this trend continues, and the spot market and ETFs begin to support further gains, Ethereum may be poised to embark on a new upward trend.

US President Trump stated this week that Iran's new leadership is "more moderate and more rational." Trump and the Pentagon have repeatedly claimed a regime change has occurred. However, most political scientists and analysts believe that a regime change refers to external forces altering a country's governance model, not merely replacing the system's leaders. Instead, the war has strengthened the power of Iran's hardline military faction and exacerbated anti-American sentiment. Mona Yacoubian, director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, stated, "This regime is more hawkish, less inclined to compromise, and frankly, has a more direct connection to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. We saw the then-Supreme Leader of Iran eliminated by 'decapitation,' but this did not translate into a significant change in power or its stance towards the United States." (Jin Shi)

Israel has restarted operations at the Leviathan gas field in the eastern Mediterranean, according to BlockBeats. The gas field, Israel's largest, had been shut down for 32 days due to escalating regional tensions. The resumption aims to restore natural gas exports to Egypt and Jordan.

Polymarket has removed a prediction market related to the fate of a missing U.S. pilot, citing violations of the platform's 'integrity standards.' According to Odaily, the decision has sparked widespread debate, as the market previously allowed bets on whether the pilot would be rescued, with over 60% of users betting against a short-term rescue. U.S. Representative Seth Moulton has publicly criticized such transactions as 'distasteful,' questioning the ethics of speculating on the fate of potentially injured individuals. He emphasized that U.S. military personnel could be neighbors, friends, or family members, and expressed concern over people betting on their rescue outcomes. Polymarket has not specified the exact terms violated, leading to questions about the transparency of its rules. Additionally, the prediction market faces growing concerns over 'insider trading,' with reports suggesting some traders have profited by making accurate bets before sensitive military events. In response, several U.S. lawmakers have called for stricter regulations to limit the use of non-public information in prediction market trading.

Polymarket has removed a prediction market related to the fate of the missing American pilot, stating that the content violated the platform's "integrity standards" and should not have been listed. The platform is currently reviewing its internal review process. This incident sparked widespread controversy, with the market previously seeing bets on whether the pilot would be rescued, with over 60% of users betting that he would not be rescued in the short term. U.S. Representative Seth Moulton has publicly criticized such trading as "repulsive," questioning the speculation surrounding the fate of potentially wounded soldiers. He stated, "American soldiers could be your neighbors, friends, or family, yet people are betting on whether they will be rescued." Furthermore, Polymarket's lack of clear regulations regarding violations has raised questions about the transparency of its rules. Meanwhile, prediction markets are also facing rising concerns about insider trading, with reports indicating that some traders have profited from accurate bets made before sensitive military events. On the regulatory front, several U.S. lawmakers have called for stronger restrictions on using non-public information in prediction market trading. (Cointelegraph)

Shanghai has announced new support measures aimed at bolstering the gaming and esports sectors, with a focus on integrating blockchain technology for copyright registration, rights protection, trading, and settlement. According to NS3.AI, these measures also advocate for the use of AI large models, big data, the Internet of Things, cloud computing, terminal equipment, game development engines, and 3D modeling software. Additionally, Shanghai is encouraging gaming companies to collaborate with electronic device manufacturers to advance multi-terminal game development.

A whale has made a significant move by depositing 1 million USDC into Hyperliquid after a five-month hiatus. According to Odaily, the whale is leveraging this deposit to go long on Brent oil with a position of 20,000 BRENTOIL contracts, utilizing a 20x leverage. Previously, this whale had profited over $12.44 million from similar trades.

Shanghai has officially issued the "Several Measures of Shanghai Municipality on Supporting the Development of the Game and Esports Industry" (hereinafter referred to as the "Shanghai Ten Measures for Games"). The measures outline support for game and esports companies in the research and application of technologies and terminal devices such as AI big data models, blockchain, big data, IoT, and cloud computing, as well as basic game development tools such as game development engines and 3D modeling software. The measures also actively promote the application of blockchain technology in copyright registration, rights protection, transactions, and settlement, and encourage partnerships between game companies and electronic device manufacturers to explore more possibilities for multi-terminal game development. (Xinmin Evening News)

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