Metaplanet acquired 645.74 BTC when cash-secured put options they sold were exercised, and received 50.26 BTC as premiums from selling those options.

After failing to start the monthly trade on a bearish note, the crypto markets are trying to cope with the latest bearish trend.

The giant stablecoin issuer funnels 15% of quarterly profits into BTC as a reserve asset, a strategy in place since May 2023.

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The crypto market crawled back slightly on April 1 as investors bought the dip after a brutal quarter in which Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped by 12% and 45%, respectively.

Russian-language darknet marketplaces have strengthened their dominance and account for over 97% of cryptocurrency-enabled sales volume. According to a new report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, this is a 1% increase from 2023.

Selling pressure from long-term holders has slowed, and transfer volumes have returned to levels seen at the start of the bull run.

Grayscale is looking to convert its private Digital Large Cap Fund, which contains Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Cardano, to become an ETF.

Michael Saylor, founder and chairman of the Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) Bitcoin-focused giant, has taken to his official account on the X platform to address his followers about the world's primary cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

The crypto market hasn't been doing well this year, and Ethereum (ETH 2.12%) has had one of the steeper drops. It's down 45% year-to-date at the time of this writing.

Bitcoin has had a very rough Q1 for 2025, and while I do think that things will pick up sooner or later, the reality is that a lot of this noise in the market probably isn't going anywhere.

The US government's strategic crypto reserve has been a hot topic of discussion, sparking expert opinions and debates. While President Donald Trump has already signed an executive order for a Bitcoin reserve, the fate of XRP, SOL, and ADA hangs in balance.

XRP price has increased 7% to $2.17, with daily trading volume rising 18% to $4.22 billion.

On-chain transaction activity on XRP recently surged to a massive 647 million XRP transfers in a single day. The most recent data shows that on March 31 payment volumes hit levels not seen in recent weeks, with almost $647 million worth of XRP being transferred between accounts.

The XRP price slumped in the first quarter even after some notable Ripple news, including the end of the SEC case and its ecosystem growth. Ripple was trading at $2.2 on April 1, down by 35% from its highest level in 2025.

Bitcoin (BTC) price has been hovering in the $80K to $85K region for some time, with no signs of a recovery. However, many investors are optimistic about a BTC and crypto recovery due to the improving macroeconomic conditions, especially the recent uptick in the Global Liquidity Index.

The broker has a buy rating on the shares with a $23 price target.

Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize after a corrective move from the $92K region, with the price currently rebounding from the $80K support zone. Momentum remains fragile, and bulls need to confirm the follow-through above key resistance.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has reclaimed the $84,000 level on Tuesday morning, sparking speculation about whether its price correction is over. What Happened: Prominent pseudonymous analyst Kevin stated on Tuesday on X that he believes Bitcoin's correction to be almost over.

The zkLend hacker lost all 2,930 stolen ETH to a fake Tornado Cash phishing contract. On-chain security analysts confirmed the scam, reinforcing how risky DeFi remains even for hackers.

Bitcoin has been navigating sharp volatility and renewed selling pressure as financial markets continue to face deep uncertainty. Global investors are reacting to rising geopolitical tensions and erratic policy moves, particularly from US President Donald Trump, whose latest tariff announcements have added fuel to an already unstable environment.

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Bitcoin opened April 1, 2025, at $83,882 with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion, a 24-hour trade volume of $28.60 billion, and an intraday price range between $81,287 and $84,490. Oscillators showed mixed momentum and moving averages were broadly bearish, suggesting a consolidating market with a cautious upward bias.

Tether bought 8,888 BTC for $735 million in Q1 2025. Total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 100,521 BTC, worth $8.41 billion.

A new privacy tool named Privacy Pools has launched on the Ethereum blockchain.

In the first quarter of 2025, USDT issuer Tether has scooped up a massive 8,888 Bitcoin (BTC) worth a whopping $735 million.

Metaplanet cemented its position among the top corporate Bitcoin holders globally following the acquisition of 696 BTC, valued at approximately $67.8 million (¥10.152 billion), on April 1. This move boosts the firm's total Bitcoin holdings to 4,046 BTC, worth around ¥52.368 billion or $350 million.

Tether has added 8,888 BTC to its reserves, equivalent to $735 million, during the first quarter of 2025.

The use of hydrocarbon fuels in mining Bitcoin has seen a sharp decline over the past 13 years, with the use of coal energy in mining dropping significantly. The share of coal energy use in Bitcoin (BTC) mining has dropped from 63% in 2011 to 20% in 2024, an average annual decrease of roughly 8%, according to a new report released on March 31 by the MiCA Crypto Alliance.

The return of familiar patterns in the bitcoin market is intriguing. Just like in 2020, whales – those entities holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC – are starting to accumulate massively, despite the prevailing volatility.

The upcoming disclosure will reveal what the government owns at the moment and its plan regarding digital assets in the future.

Bitcoin (BTC) has faced a challenging start to 2025, recording its worst quarterly returns in seven years during Q1.

The state of Kentucky has dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase, marking the end of almost two years of fighting with the exchange on its staking services. A joint court filing by the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions and the crypto exchange disclosed this on March 31.

Currently, the Bitcoin market stands at least 22.94% below the all-time peak, and is around 1.84% below the closing price of March 1. This month, the US share market has also experienced a decline of 6%. Experts blame the sharp drop in the global liquidity for the downtrend in the markets.

Charles Hoskinson envisions Cardano enhancing Bitcoin's DeFi, integrating with the Lightning Network, and surpassing Ethereum.

Stablecoin issuer Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) and Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. have significantly increased their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserves in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a growing corporate trend of cryptocurrency investment. What Happened: Tether acquired 8,888 Bitcoin for approximately $735 million, bringing its total holdings to 92,646 BTC, valued at $7.8 billion as of April 1.

Chun Wang became the first known bitcoiner to launch into Earth's orbit late Monday onboard the SpaceX Fram2 mission he funded.

The biggest altcoin in the crypto market, Ethereum (ETH), has historically performed well in April and May, gaining around 20% to 30% in a month. This year, ETH is already showing positive signs, rising by 3% on the first day of April.

Japan-based Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing 696 BTC for 10.152 billion yen ($67 million), the company announced in an April 1 post on X. The investment pushes Metaplanet's total Bitcoin stash to 4,046 BTC, valued at over $341 million at the time of writing.

Data reveals that Vitalik donated 274 ETH to Isla, a Web3 researcher working on Zuitzerland.

While retail investors panic-sell, whales keep accumulating - their holdings up 2.6% in just five weeks despite market turbulence.

Bangkok-based Kliff Capital has committed $3 million to Asia-focused blockchain investment firm Sora Ventures in a move aimed at scaling Bitcoin-centric corporate treasury models across key Asian markets. The investment will support Sora Ventures' ongoing efforts to expand institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, particularly among publicly listed companies.

At press time, Bitcoin (BTC) was changing hands for $84,250 with the price of BTC increasing by 3.37% over the past 24 hours bringing year-to-date (YTD) losses down to 9.90%.

Giant fund manager Grayscale has submitted a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission to receive approval to convert its Digital Large Crypto Fund into an exchange-traded fund. This ETF will include the Ripple-affiliated digital currency XRP.

Tether, issuer of the USDT stablecoin, acquired 8,888 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025, according to onchain data.Onchain transaction data shows that Tether moved its newly acquired Bitcoin (BTC), worth roughly $750 million at the time of writing, from a Bitfinex address to a wallet it controls. Data provided by onchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence shows that the firm currently holds 100,521 BTC, worth about $8.46 billion.

Bitcoin ETFs posted a second consecutive month of net outflows, with inflows slowing as retail interest remains weak.

Brazil's judiciary approves NFT-based subpoenas in a major crypto fraud case involving BWA Brazil and 11,200 BTC, worth $900 million.

With Ethereum's (ETH 3.79%) price down by as much as 45% this year, investors may be surprised to hear that it could still double before 2026 rolls around -- if the right things happen, of course.