As Bitcoin (BTC) consolidates above $80,000 amid a broader equity market sell-off, a renowned cryptocurrency analyst has shared a cautiously optimistic outlook for the asset this April.

The dip comes as international markets begin to reopen following a weekend where President Trump gave no signal he's backing down on tariffs.

Bitcoin (BTC) turned up volatility into the April 6 weekly close as fears of a stock market crash contrasted with bullish BTC price targets. BTC/USD 1-hour chart.

Bitcoin's price receded by 2.6% today, dipping below the $81,000 mark in a subtle yet thought-provoking shift. This pullback may serve as a cryptic overture to Monday's Wall Street open, stirring quiet apprehension among market participants.

A similar attack caused an Ethereum user to mistakenly send $71 million to a hacker last year, though the sum was later recovered.

Veteran economist Alasdair Macleod has opined that shorting Bitcoin is the most profitable way to navigate this bear market.

Bitcoin's hashrate has soared to unprecedented heights, hitting an astonishing 900 exahash per second (EH/s) as of April 6. 900 EH/s Milestone: Bitcoin's Security Fortress Grows Stronger Merely a day earlier, at block 891,072, the network's difficulty adjusted upward from 113.76 trillion to 121.51 trillion—a striking 6.81% leap.

Bitcoin is facing critical selling pressure amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, with bulls unable to reclaim the $90,000 level and bears repeatedly failing to break below the $81,000 support. The market remains caught in a tight range, reflecting broader investor caution as global financial conditions remain unstable.

In a surprising turnaround from his recent bearish outlook, popular Bitcoin veteran Davinci Jeremie has issued a bold prediction for Solana (SOL), suggesting the crypto asset could experience a staggering twenty-fold price surge during the current market cycle.

Former BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has outlined a scenario in which the Federal Reserve's monetary policy could drive Bitcoin to the unprecedented price of $1 million per coin.

The slowing Tether reserves and inability of capital to drive Bitcoin prices higher meant a bearish market outlook was warranted.


BTC fell 11.7% in Q1 2025, its weakest first quarter since 2015, as investors sold into economic uncertainty.

The cryptosphere observes an enigmatic yet significant event: the 50th birthday of Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of the Bitcoin network.

Most notable for his book “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, Robert Kiyosaki, an investor and educator in the finance industry, has taken to X, formerly Twitter, to share his thoughts on the current state of the market.

The charts are showing warning signs, and traders are getting nervous. A big move could be just around the corner.

In the last two months, Bitcoin price has plunged by over 23% in a prolonged market correction. Significant portions of this decline have been attributed to a series of new US tariffs announced in February, March, and most recently April.

The publicly traded FAT Brands is now accepting Bitcoin for franchisee royalty payments—and won't rule out other assets or customer payments.

Bitcoin's price is reaching a pivotal moment as it coils within a tightening triangle pattern that could soon resolve in a dramatic breakout. The ongoing consolidation around $80,000 to $85,000 is part of a classic technical setup that can cause strong directional moves in the market.

It's not often that a widely-followed altcoin like XRP enters a stretch of performance so flat and directionless that the only thing really moving is its technical support line — but that is roughly where things stand now, particularly when viewed against Bitcoin.

Short-term holders are taking the brunt of the hit.

Bitcoin has been consolidating above the crucial $80K support level, going through substantial uncertainty. However, this range is expected to hold, potentially leading to a bullish reversal.

As the cryptocurrency market prepares for what many believe will be a "Black Monday," one of the largest exchanges in the U.S., Kraken, is stunned by a Bitcoin (BTC) transfer worth $159,832,873. According to a message from Whale Alert, 1,928 BTC were recently transferred to Kraken from an unknown wallet with the address "bc1qcp.

When a long-time Bitcoin (BTC) advocate who is known for pushing the $1 million BTC narrative casually floats the idea that China, of all countries, could be preparing to adopt Bitcoin, it's the kind of comment that does not just slip through unnoticed — especially when it's backed up by a mix of current energy strategy, export dynamics and geopolitical tension.

Ethereum continues to disappoint investors as its decline deepens, sparking growing fears of further selling pressure across the market. The second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap has failed to hold key support levels, and analysts are increasingly warning of a potential drop below multi-year lows near $1,750.

Hayes stated that countries would shift from U.S. treasuries and stocks toward gold and bitcoin as “neutral” hedges as part of an adaptation process to pre-1971 trade relationships.

Widening credit spreads could be sign of further trouble for risk-on positioning.

What's on the minds of cryptocurrency enthusiasts this weekend? Touching grass?

Bitcoin could soon undergo its most significant cryptographic upgrade as developer Agustin Cruz introduces the Quantum-Resistant Address Migration Protocol (QRAMP), a draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) aimed at shielding the network from future quantum threats. The proposal recommends a network-wide migration of BTC from legacy wallets to ones secured by post-quantum cryptography.

The U.S. stock market suffered a historic $5.4 trillion wipeout following President Donald Trumps announcement of reciprocal tariffs. Within just two days, the SP 500 plunged to an 11-month low, and the Nasdaq 100 entered bear market territory with an 11% drop.

Bitcoin is beginning to show signs of an impending breakout following Monday's potential spike in market volatility. Santiment data indicates that the term "decoupling" has been used more often than ever before on websites such as X, Reddit, Telegram and 4Chan.

The past week was a whirlwind of activity in the cryptocurrency world. From Ripple's concerns about the UK's crypto regulation to Circle's renewed public listing ambitions, and the anticipated Bitcoin price surge, there was no shortage of intriguing developments.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes that Bitcoin's bull cycle is already over.

Macro investor Luke Gromen says that the White House may have caused a massive change in the way that Bitcoin (BTC) trades.

Wall Street banks are staring down the barrel of an “existential” bitcoin and crypto crisis as Trump pushes for radical new legislation

The first quarter of 2025 was dominated by talks of the altcoin season, as is usually the case when the bull cycle is ending. In past cycles, capital tends to rotate from Bitcoin to other cryptocurrencies as investors look for maximum gain before the arrival of the bear market.

Market shakeout: Is Bitcoin eyeing $100k amid macro deleveraging cycle?

Bitcoin (BTC -1.10%) fell by 5.4% on April 3 as the Trump administration's newly announced tariff policies were digested by the market. Now, with economic uncertainty sky-high and investors looking for havens from the turmoil, it's an open question whether the tariffs might deal severe harm to the cryptocurrency sector -- or if crypto might just end up getting dragged down along with everything else.

You won't find anyone more bullish on Bitcoin (BTC -0.79%) than Michael Saylor. As the executive chairman of the Bitcoin treasury company MicroStrategy, which now goes by the name Strategy, Saylor more or less pioneered the idea of taking a struggling company and using its available funds to buy hoards of the world's largest cryptocurrency.

Ethereum and Bitcoin went through very different trajectories in the first quarter of 2025, and the divergence could not be more obvious. According to data from on-chain analytics firm IntoTheBlock, Ethereum underperformed significantly, dropping nearly 50% in value over the past three months.

Mike McGlone, a senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, has reiterated his prediction that Bitcoin might end up losing a zero.

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says that the stock market meltdown that he predicted years ago is now underway. The best-selling personal finance author tells his 2.7 million followers on the social media platform X that he thinks the US is staring at the possibility of entering a period of severe economic depression.

BTC closed Q1 2025 with a 12% decline due to selling pressure from long-term holders offloading their assets and ETF outflows.

Bitcoin faces a key obstacle, with no rally alignment.

Bitcoin (BTC -0.69%) is increasingly an asset that major businesses are looking to buy and hold. That doesn't necessarily mean that average investors should copy their move -- after all, it doesn't make sense to buy most of the other assets that companies need to operate.

Market volatility poses risk to $1 trillion Treasury basis trades. A potential blowup could trigger a global dash for cash.

The price of Bitcoin has had an interesting performance so far in 2025, starting the year with a run to a new all-time high. However, the flagship cryptocurrency finished the year's first quarter with over 15% of its value shaved off in those three months.

Bitcoin's price has been stuck in a range, with its last trade above $90,000 occurring on March 7. By the end of the previous year, Bitcoin had surpassed the $100,000 mark, but this milestone was short-lived as the price quickly fell. Since then, Bitcoin has been on a downward trend, even dipping below $80,000.

BitMEX founder and crypto investor Arthur Hayes says gold and Bitcoin (BTC) are effectively replacing US Treasuries and equities as the predominant global reserve assets.