Market Round Up: April 7, 2026

Chang.K·Apr 7, 2026·3 min read

Polymarket's exchange overhaul, Schwab's crypto launch, an Iran ceasefire rally, and record stablecoin supply define this week's headlines.

From infrastructure upgrades to macro-driven rallies, this week marks another turning point for crypto's role in the broader financial system.

↳ Polymarket launched a full exchange overhaul with a native USDC-backed stablecoin and faster trading engine.

↳ Charles Schwab confirmed spot $BTC and $ETH trading for H1 2026, opening crypto access to 38.9M accounts and $11.9T in assets.

↳ A 45-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire proposal sent $BTC rallying 4% toward $70K, triggering $270M in short liquidations.

↳ Stablecoin supply hit a record $315B in Q1, with transaction volume now surpassing Visa and Mastercard combined.