The Japanese yen continued its strong surge against the U.S. dollar as investors embraced its role as a safe-haven asset. The USD/JPY exchange rate plunged to 139.92 on Tuesday, its lowest level since September last year and 11.

Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $89,000 on April 22, its highest level since early March, buoyed by strong spot demand during US trading hours on April 21. The recovery, however, faced a serious challenge in breaking above $90,000 as sell-side liquidity blocked the way.

Bitcoin surges past $89,000 amid dollar weakness and expectations of crypto-friendly SEC policies under new chairman Paul Atkins.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is regaining attention as a hedge against systemic risk as concerns mount over the independence of the U.S. Federal Reserve. What Happened: According to Standard Chartered‘s Global Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoffrey Kendrick, Bitcoin has a dual role as both a tech-correlated asset and a safeguard against private and public sector financial disruptions.

Bitcoin's (BTC) initial reaction to President Donald Trump's trade war spooked cryptocurrency investors enough to seemingly disprove the digital gold thesis and place BTC firmly in the same box as other risk assets.

Solana meme coin Fartcoin has broken into the top five meme coins by market cap, after climbing 21% over the past 24 hours.

Bitcoin quietly climbed to six-week highs, with analysts saying tariffs might be the unexpected catalyst behind its resilience.

Bitcoin's latest move toward $89,000 did not go unnoticed — and Michael Saylor made sure of that. The Strategy chairman, known for his minimal but pointed online presence, reacted with a simple post: "Bitcoin is Climbing," with an image of him in a suit scaling a cliff, and it resonated strongly with the current market context.

Bitcoin price is within touching distance of $90k, a level it last tested seven weeks ago. What are the odds it could sustain the upside?

Solana price seems to be gearing up for a recovery after crypto investment firm Galaxy Digital sold Ethereum and purchased $98M worth of SOL. This purchase has sparked optimism that the Solana price can rally past $200, but a bearish formation in the SOL/BTC chart suggests that bearish headwinds are still at play.

The Bitcoin market has risen again in the past 24 hours, as we see a lot of money flowing away from the USD overall, and into just about anything else. At this point, the $90,000 barrier is going to attract a lot of attention.

With import levies as high as 46% and capital flowing to low-risk Bitcoin exposure via ETFs, miners are confronting a tightening squeeze on both cost and funding fronts.

This might be your last chance to buy Bitcoin below $100K, says Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX. Hayes also hinted at an incoming treasury buyback, which might just be the catalyst Bitcoin needs.

Is there a new flippening on the horizon?

XRP and Solana are leading the ETF race as speculations soared over the potential launch of altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US. Following Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETF approvals, attention has now shifted to these high-demand altcoins.

Metaplex, an NFT platform built on Solana, faces legal threats after it announced an attempt to sweep SOL tokens that have not been claimed into its DAO treasury.

Despite a significant move to the upside in recent days, futures traders are betting that the current Bitcoin (BTC) rally will continue.

is testing a key resistance level at the $88,000 level for a second day as the cryptocurrency adds to this week's gains while the stock market tries to recover from another sell-off.

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Some members of the bitcoin (BTC) mining industry are in the habit of routinely undervaluing mining rig shipments with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in order to reduce customs duties, multiple people familiar with the practice told CoinDesk.

Inflows to Bitcoin ETFs hit their highest level since January 30 Monday, with analysts pointing to macro tailwinds.

TL;DR Whale accumulation surges: Big investors are rapidly increasing their holdings, with whale wallets rising from 4,943 to 5,019 and the SOL price climbing from $121.44 to $134.02 in just one week. Bullish technical indicators: Solana is trading well above its 50-day moving average, a classic sign of market strength that often precedes significant rallies.

Former NBA player Scottie Pippen, who is into cryptocurrency now, has called on his X followers, drawing their attention to the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin.

The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with excitment as Bitcoin (BTC) eyes $90, Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) experiences a remarkable surge, and Bittensor (TAO) garners attention from industry leaders. Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, is on the verge of breaking the $90,000 mark, driven by a combination of technical indicators and macroeconomic factors.

Solana is currently trading near $140 as a whale deposits $13.9M to Binance for a potential sell-off.

Simon Gerovich said that, despite concerns over the company's share price, its goal is to "create long-term corporate value."

A total of 72 cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded funds are currently awaiting approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. What Happened: These pending applications span a wide range of crypto assets, including mainstream tokens like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), as well as meme coins such as Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and themed funds like "2x Melania.

The head of research at crypto asset firm Galaxy Digital, Alex Thorn, believes the US government will add Bitcoin (BTC) to the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR).

Metaplex faces legal threats after announcing plans to sweep over 54,000 unclaimed SOL into its DAO treasury, as Burwick Law warns this move could violate consumer protection laws and erode trust in the Solana NFT ecosystem. The post NFT platform Metaplex Faces Legal Threat Over Plan to Sweep Unclaimed SOL into DAO Treasury appeared first on Cryptonews.

A Solana address with over 1 million tokens is sitting on over $153 million in profit after a four-year staking play on the crypto asset. Blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged the wallet address of a whale that staked nearly 1 million Solana (SOL) tokens in 2021.

SUI, a blockchain project that many now call Solana's biggest rival, is suddenly back in the action. Over the past week, its price has jumped nearly 25%, going from $1.86 to around $2.32. But this quick surge is just part of a much bigger picture.

Bitcoin traded at $88,447 on April 22, 2025, securing a market capitalization of $1.75 trillion. Over the past 24 hours, it moved within a tight range of $86,664.84 to $88,874 on a trading volume of $36.36 billion, reflecting consolidation within a prevailing uptrend.

On March 6, 2025, U.S. President signed an Executive Order establishing a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile. This marked a major step in integrating digital assets into the U.S. financial framework. However, the reserve currently only manages Bitcoin obtained through asset forfeitures in criminal and civil cases.

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In contrast to past events, the current derivatives-driven surge shows muted price movement, while selling pressure continues to hold back further gains.

Evercore ISI warns of severe market reactions if Trump attempts to challenge Powell's position at the Fed.

Galaxy's token swap may reflect bearish sentiment around Ethereum, marked by a significant price correction and waning investor confidence.

KakaoBank, a South Korean digital bank serving over 22 million users, is teaming up with Coinone to offer a new crypto price tracking feature.

Strategy's latest purchase of 6,556 Bitcoin for $555.8 million has strengthened its position as a major corporate holder of the largest cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin has climbed to its highest in almost a month, as the cryptocurrency benefited from investors selling stocks and bonds. The cryptocurrency hit $88,516.25 on Tuesday morning, up from around $87K a day earlier.

Bitcoin outpaced gold over the past 36 hours, reaching $88,500 and climbing 4.4%, compared to gold's 3.5% ascent to $3,445 per ounce. The move comes as the US imposed duties as high as 3,521% on Southeast Asian solar panels, reigniting fears of renewed trade friction with China and rattling cross-asset sentiment.

Mike Novogratz's Galaxy Digital has reportedly executed a significant swap, transferring approximately $100 million worth of ethereum for solana. According to a post from Wu Blockchain, onchain data from Lookonchain reveals that Galaxy Digital transferred 65,600 ETH, valued at around $105 million, to Binance over the past two weeks.

U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded significant net inflows of $381.4 million on Monday, the largest daily inflow since Jan. 30.

As economic uncertainty grips the globe with the US Dollar's stability under scrutiny, traders are flocking to alternative options of investment, including Bitcoin and Gold. With the US Dollar facing potential turmoil, a question arises- which asset will emerge as the new standard for financial security?

April 22, 2025 10:11:51 UTC Crypto Prices Today: FARTCOIN Surges, FIL Tanks Crypto prices today show mixed signals. The global market cap stands at $2.77 trillion, up 0.58%, while 24-hour trading volume surged 32.01% to $89.4 billion. While Bitcoin climbed 1.25% to $88,537.91, Ethereum and XRP slipped.

As per Lookonchain Data, Galaxy Digital's recent actions suggest a strategic shift from Ethereum to Solana. Over the past two weeks, the firm deposited 65,600 ETH (worth $105.48M) to Binance—likely for selling—and withdrew 752,240 SOL (worth $98.37M), indicating fresh accumulation.

Under fire, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has seen his Bitcoin (BTC) investment plunge by over 15% since taking on his government role.

Bitcoin ETFs based in the United States have recorded their largest daily inflows since January, as the crypto market regains its strength after a tough period.