Many people believed that XRP's recent spike above the pivotal psychological level of $2 was a possible breakout signal. The most recent retracement, though back below the 100 EMA, raises the possibility that the bullish momentum was premature.

Bitcoin (BTC) is holding down the fort as the US trade war rages on into the third week of April. BTC price action attempts to overcome a long-term resistance trend line without success as trade war concerns dictate traders' expectations.

"Watch what Ripple does next - partnerships, utility, big plays. That's where the action will be," one X user assumed.

Tokyo's Metaplanet buys 319 BTC for $26.3M, reaching 4,525 total, with plans to hold 10,000 BTC by year-end amid tariff uncertainty.

Trump's troubling tariff drama turned the crypto market upside down until he gave a moment of breath to crypto assets by pausing the tariffs for 90 days. Bitcoin reacted quickly and surged to $84K. Others gained, too, but overall, the market is in bad shape.

Dogecoin requires $110 billion market cap to match 2021 highs due to 40% supply increase, while technical signals show mixed outlook and AI predicts $1 by 2026-2029.

The Tokyo-listed investment firm said it bought an additional 319 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 4,525 BTC.

On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a sweeping 10% tariff on all goods imported into America, in addition to a series of much higher "reciprocal" tariffs on specific countries. Risk assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies plummeted on fears of an abrupt slowdown in the global economy, but the president has now placed a 90-day pause on some of the reciprocal tariffs, which has stabilized the markets.

Malware operations targeting holders of Ethereum, XRP, and Solana cryptocurrencies have been exposed by cybersecurity researchers. The threat attacks Atomic and Exodus wallet owners by using compromised software packages installed by developers unaware of the malware contained in the code.

Ethereum shows mixed signals with an 18% rally from weekly lows while facing key resistance at $1,640-$1,680 and finding support at $1,575.

Bitcoin trades at $84,400, struggling below $85,000 as trade tensions ease slightly but long-term holders face two-year profit lows.

The anticipated imminent diplomatic deal between the United States and China regarding the ongoing trade war has improved the odds for a crypto-bullish sentiment ahead. Bitcoin (BTC) price led the wider altcoin market in a mild recovery last week.

It draws inspiration from former President Donald Trump's executive order of March 7th, 2025. Trump's directive encouraged U.S. states and federal representatives to explore Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.

XRP price has its fundamentals aligned for a strong upside gradient but near-term resistance lays at $2.25.

XRP holds above $2 with technical indicators suggesting potential for 30% gain to $2.60 if current support levels maintain strength.

Solana (SOL) has outpaced Ethereum (ETH) in recent trading, with the SOL/ETH ratio on Binance climbing to an all-time high of 0.081, or 8.1%, according to TradingView. This marks a 40% increase from the 5.8% ratio recorded at the beginning of the year.

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a sharp market correction, triggered not by macroeconomic news or regulatory changes, but by a staggering 346% liquidation imbalance. According to CoinGlass, $52 million in long positions were wiped out versus just $15 million in shorts a clear sign of one-sided sentiment and an over-leveraged market structure.

XRP staged a strong recovery on April 9 after a three-day slump, rebounding from lows of $1.72 and climbing to an intraday high of $2.24. This bullish momentum has sparked back-to-back daily gains, but the rally now faces a crucial test at the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) of $2.25.

Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor has hinted at another major BTC acquisition by Strategy (MSTR), the company he co-founded, despite forecasting a net loss in Q1 due to unrealized losses on its massive Bitcoin holdings. On Sunday, Saylor shared the firms BTC holdings tracker on X, often a precursor to a purchase announcement, adding the phrase no tariffs on orange dots.

Bullish bitcoin (BTC) options strategies are becoming popular again, stabilizing a crucial sentiment indicator that indicated panic early last week.

Japan's publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), has announced the acquisition of an additional 319 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, increasing its total bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC.

Metaplanet Inc. (3350) added 319 bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury. The Japanese firm made its latest buy at an average price $83,147) per coin.

Last week, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw daily net outflows totaling $713 million, more than threefold the $172.69 million outflows recorded the previous week.

Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has achieved a BTC Yield of 108.3% year-to-date in 2025. In an April 14 X post, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said the company now holds 4,525 BTC, worth roughly $386.

Renowned investor & the author of the Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned that the world will now face the biggest financial crash in history, with the US dollar losing its strength. This warning comes as Donald Trump's new tariff rules are creating more problems around the world.

Ripple (XRP) price may be poised for more gains this week amid rumors that the SWIFT banking system may integrate with the Ripple network. The possible gains come as Ripple rebounded over the weekend after reports that the Federal Reserve may intervene if financial markets experience more turmoil due to tariffs.

Andrew Kang, founder of crypto venture firm Mechanism Capital, has reportedly doubled his bullish bet on Bitcoin, taking a $200 million long position. The post Mechanism Capital's Andrew Kang Takes $200M Long Position on Bitcoin appeared first on Cryptonews.

A widely followed crypto strategist believes that Bitcoin (BTC) can take the path of higher for longer this market cycle.

Robert Kiyosaki, renowned author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has issued a stark warning about a potential economic crash, with the US dollar poised for devaluation. Amidst this uncertainty, the American businessman advocates investing in Bitcoin, gold, and silver as a shield against the economic disaster.

The XRP price saw a rise in value over the weekend as bulls seemed to return to the table. Since the market has been low over the past few months, investors unsurprisingly took this as an opportunity to get out at a somewhat higher price.

Institutional participants show mixed signals as ETH struggles.

Ethereum (ETH) seems to be turning around its bad luck as it has rallied 18% from the previous weekly low. Does this mean Ethereum price has bottomed?

April 14, 2025 06:43:26 UTC Mantra Crypto Crashes 90%: Reckless Liquidations or Insider Panic? MANTRA's OM token plummeted 90%, wiping out around $5 billion in market value amid insider sell-off allegations. The crash saw OM's price drop to $0.7748, down 87.66% in 24 hours, with a market cap of $751 million.

Outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. surged last week as investor sentiment took a hit from rising trade tensions driven by President Trump's aggressive tariff plans. According to SoSoValue data, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $713.

Bitcoin's price continues to struggle below the psychological $85,000 mark, failing to break past this critical level over the past two months.

The Lomond School, a prestigious private school in Scotland, has announced a decision that could mark a turning point in the educational landscape of the United Kingdom: starting this autumn, it will accept payments in Bitcoin for school fees. With an annual fee that can reach up to $49,711 (approximately £38,000), the school becomes the first in the country to officially adopt the cryptocurrency as a payment method. This initiative represents a bold step towards innovation, in line with the ethos of independent thinking and innovation that the school has been promoting for some time. The decision is not a result of chance, but has been strongly influenced by the requests of some parents interested in alternative payment solutions.

American billionaire Ray Dalio has sent shockwaves across the investment community after telling NBC's "Meet the Press" that he was worried about something "worse than recession" in the U.S.

Andrew Kang, founder of the crypto venture firm Mechanism Capital, has seemingly doubled down on his bet that Bitcoin will gain in price with a $200 million long position, onchain data shows. “Andrew Kang just doubled his Bitcoin position,” crypto analytics firm Arkham said in an April 12 X post.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, has once again made headlines with his company through yet another possible twist in the world of cryptocurrencies. Through a message posted on social media X, the billionaire dropped an enigmatic hint that immediately captured the attention of investors: “there are no duties on orange dots.” A statement that, for industry insiders, has a very clear meaning. The “puntini arancioni” to which Saylor refers are a recurring symbol in the charts published by Strategy every time a significant share of Bitcoin (BTC) is purchased. With this statement, the entrepreneur implies that a new large purchase of criptovaluta could be officially announced as early as Monday.

On-chain data from CryptoQuant suggests that Bitcoin could be on the verge of a bullish trend reversal, as a key market signal begins to shift. In an Apr.

Back in 2021, the Dogecoin price reached its $0.7376 all-time high after having a legendary run spurred on by billionaire Elon Musk shilling the meme coin on X (formerly Twitter). At the time, the meme coin hit this peak price after touching an $80 billion market cap.

Metaplanet has acquired a total of over 4,500 BTC and intends to buy more this year as investors try to unpack the latest in U.S. tariffs.

Michael Saylor's firm, Strategy, plans to resume its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation after recently adding over 22,000 BTC to its holdings.

XRP price started a fresh increase above the $2.050 resistance. The price is now consolidating and must settle above $2.20 for more gains.

Metaplanet Inc., a publicly listed Japanese firm, has announced it has added 319 more Bitcoin to its balance sheet as part of its treasury strategy. The purchase was made at an average price of 11.8 million yen per BTC, totaling 3.78 billion yen.

According to a Monday report by Nikkei, Dalton Investments, a U.S.-based investment management firm, has tipped SBI Holdings CEO Yoshitaka Kitao as a candidate for the board of directors of Fuji Media Holdings, Japan's largest media conglomerate.

Bitcoin (BTC) is flat as East Asian markets open for the week, trading above $84K, as the White House presents mixed messages on semiconductor and technology component tariffs.

The cryptocurrency market had a damp close to the first quarter of 2025. Bitcoin's price slumped 6.49% in Q1 2025, marking its weakest start since 2020. On the other hand, Ethereum's performance was even worse, as it plunged 37.98% for its most disappointing opening quarter since 2018.