For the longest time, Robert Kiyosaki's social media presence was primarily divided between promoting Bitcoin (BTC) and gold, bashing the U.S. dollar, criticizing Joe Biden, and lauding Donald Trump.
Bitcoin's role as "digital gold" is being tested as volatility and ETF outflows raise investor doubts, according to JPMorgan analysts.
There is a date circled in red on Arthur Hayes' calendar, and it is not some crypto conference or a Fed meeting — it is April 15, good old U.S. Tax Day, the deadline when the market might finally stop holding its breath.
The mailing list was unavailable for a short period on Wednesday and was placed in a “banned content warning” cohort on Google.
Despite a record-breaking hash rate, low transaction fees and empty blocks raise concerns about bitcoin's long-term sustainability.
The cryptocurrency market remained relatively calm on Thursday ahead of the U.S. non-farm payrolls report due Friday. Traders continue to weigh macroeconomic uncertainty against growing optimism in crypto adoption.
Bitcoin is once again facing a period of uncertainty as new U.S. trade tariffs add pressure to an already volatile market. According to Charles Edwards, this situation looks similar to the 2022 bear market bottom, raising concerns about what's next for BTC.
Market fear surged as crypto dipped post-tariffs, yet analysts see Bitcoin maintaining its hedge against economic instability.
When the Trump tariffs began to be announced on Wednesday, Bitcoin shot up to just over $88,600. However, as it became clear that the tariffs were a lot more onerous than the market was expecting, the ensuing 7% dump caused a cascade of liquidations among traders as more than $6,000 was wiped off of the Bitcoin price in the space of around 4 hours.
Since the start of this year, the Bitcoin market has experienced a decline of 10.64%. Although, at one point in January, the market touched a new all-time high of $109,586.27, the monthly returns of the month was just 9.54%. In February, the returns declined sharply to -17.
Fidelity launches zero-fee crypto IRAs offering Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin exposure through tax-advantaged retirement accounts for US investors.
Bitcoin price is at an inflection point as the crypto coin's status as "digital gold" is weighed amid rising pressure on the US dollar.
Bitcoin noted a slight recovery after Tuesday's plunge, but investors may have to wait for a meaningful uptrend.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes that Bitcoin (BTC) will soon start printing rallies due to one main catalyst. In a new blog post, Hayes says that Fed chair Jerome Powell's recent comments on monetary policy indicate market liquidity will start to increase, which has ignited massive Bitcoin rallies in the past.
Bitcoin drops to $83,400 as Trump's universal and reciprocal tariffs spark global market sell-off, while long-term holders maintain positions despite short-term volatility.
Why has debt become uncontrollable and how will Bitcoin benefit from it?
In a sector packed with assets that arrive on Monday and hit zero by Thursday, Bitcoin (BTC -1.18%) stands on its own as a cryptocurrency that's practically guaranteed to survive and possibly even thrive over the long term. That makes it the smartest coin to buy and hold, and the longer your investing timeline is, the better it looks.
Authorities in Russia are pondering how to convert nearly $90 million worth of seized bitcoin (BTC) into revenue for the state coffers. The cryptocurrency has been confiscated as part of criminal proceedings against a former investigator convicted of corruption.
Markets in Asia turned risk-off Thursday as investors reacted to U.S. President Donald Trumps sweeping tariff hike, which imposes a 34% tariff on Chinese goodson top of the existing 20%bringing the total to 54%, the highest for any country. The tariffs also target imports from 180 nations, notably the EU, but exclude Canada and Mexico.
The crypto market took a nosedive after Trump's latest tariff announcement, wiping out a staggering $509 million. Bitcoin crumbled to $82,352, with traders scrambling to defend the $83K mark—only for it to slip again after briefly reclaiming $88K. It wasn't just BTC feeling the heat. The entire crypto market shed 3.
Grayscale changes strategy and launches two ETFs linked to Bitcoin to ensure that volatility becomes a source of diversified income. The two funds Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BTCC) and Grayscale Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BPI) will distribute income monthly. Grayscale announced that it has launched two income ETFs on Bitcoin, leveraging its volatility: Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BTCC) and Grayscale Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BPI).
On Wednesday, Bitcoin experienced another bout of extreme volatility, losing $6,000 in the span of several hours.
Traders on Polymarket and Kalshi are pricing in an over-50% chance of a U.S. recession this year.
Lawmakers in the US state of Minnesota and Alabama have filed companion bills to identical existing bills that will allow each state to buy Bitcoin.The Minnesota Bitcoin Act, or HF 2946, was introduced to the state's House by Republican Representative Bernie Perryman on April 1, following an identical bill introduced on March 17 by GOP state Senator Jeremy Miller. Meanwhile, on the same day in Alabama, Republican Senator Will Barfoot introduced Senate Bill 283 while a bi-partisan group of Representatives led by Republican Mike Shaw filed the identical House Bill 482, which allows for the state to invest in crypto, but essentially limits it to Bitcoin (BTC).
In a CryptoQuant Quicktake post published today, contributor BorisVest highlighted a key demand zone for Bitcoin (BTC) that could offer investors an opportunity for ‘substantial gains.' The analyst used the Active Realized Price (ARP) and the True Market Mean Price (TMMP) to identify this critical zone.
Yesterday, the US government imposed reciprocal tariffs on some of its prominent trade partners, including China, the UK and South Korea. The tariff announcement has affected the entire global market. In the daily chart, Europe is showing a bearish signal of -0.31%, China (-0.18%), Japan (-3.19%), India (-0.21%), South Africa (-0.94%) and Australia (-0.93%).
Bitcoin (BTC) faces conditions similar to the 2022 bear market bottom as US business sees “very high risk” to come.In his latest analysis, Charles Edwards, the founder of quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole Investments, queried when the US would start printing money. ”Higher than expected” US tariffs pressure Bitcoin Bitcoin reacted noticeably worse than US stocks after President Donald Trump announced worldwide reciprocal trade tariffs on April 2.
Enish Co., the Japanese gaming firm behind blockchain-based game series ‘De:Lithe Last Memories,' has announced its first BTC purchase worth 100 million yen. According to a recently published document, Enish Co.
Fidelity Digital Asset Research Analyst Zack Wainwright states that bitcoin might still be in a euphoric, volatile period, which he calls an acceleration phase. At the end of this phase, bitcoin might experience a dramatic rally that could take the asset to new heights.
Bitcoin (BTC) price led the wider altcoin market, led by Ethereum (ETH) and XRP, in a bearish outlook in the past 24 hours. The flagship coin dropped over 1 percent in the past 24 hours to trade about $83.3k on Thursday, during the early Western financial markets.
This move lets US adults invest in Bitcoin through their 401(k) accounts. It makes saving for the future easier while diving into crypto.
Yesterday, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) seemed to be gearing up for a bull run. In reality, this rally had already started on Monday, when from 82,000$ it had returned to almost 84,000$.
US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded an impressive surge in inflows while the leading product saw $116 million in outflows amid the United States tariff war.
Another day, another move in the markets. From fresh ETF inflows signaling institutional appetite to derivatives data revealing where traders are placing their bets, today's analysis offers key insights into what's driving price action.
Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) over the next couple of months. In an interview on the Talking Tokens Podcast, Tapiero says Bitcoin could go up by around 112% from the current level during the current cycle.
Trump's 2025 tariff offensive may replay the Smoot-Hawley crisis of 1930—here's why Bitcoin traders should brace for a potential market downturn.
President Donald Trump has invited El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele to the White House on Apr. 14 to discuss cooperation on border security, criminal repatriation, and potentially Bitcoin.
An important turning point in the world of finance and pensions comes from the United States: Fidelity Investments, the largest American provider of 401(k) retirement accounts, has announced the introduction of cryptocurrencies in individual retirement accounts (IRA). Investors can now include Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC) in their retirement plans. A decision that opens up new scenarios for the integration of digital currencies into long-term savings. With the launch of the new service, Fidelity allows its clients to open a “crypto IRA“, a retirement account that permits the purchase and holding of cryptocurrencies. Already known to the retail public through Fidelity's trading crypto service, the three digital coins can now be an integral part of the retirement investment strategy.
Bitcoin dipped 1.41% to $83,437 after Trump's tariff bombshell rattled markets. With a 24-hour range between $88,466 and $82,182, traders are bracing for more turbulence ahead! But Arthur Hayes is keeping a close eye on a crucial level. He warns that if BTC holds above $76.5K until April 15—U.S. tax day—the market could stabilize.
President Donald Trump has invited El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele to the White House on Apr. 14 to discuss cooperation on border security, criminal repatriation, and potentially Bitcoin.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. went back in the green, seeing fresh inflows just ahead of Trump's new “Liberation Day” tariffs. According to SoSoValue data, on April 2, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $220.
The greatest redistribution of wealth in history is on the horizon and features two seemingly distant worlds: that of the baby boomers, nearing retirement, and that of Generation Z, ready to receive an inheritance estimated at 84 trillion dollars in the coming decades. But what happens if this enormous sum of money ends up being invested in Bitcoin? Could this epochal transition of wealth be the opportunity for a radical leap towards a new digital economy? This is the question at the center of a recent episode of Bitcoin Backstage, which featured Isabella Santos in conversation with Dylan LeClair, head of Bitcoin strategy at Metaplanet, during the Bitcoin Amsterdam conference. LeClair, a leading voice in the Bitcoin community, provided an in-depth look at how new generations might revolutionize wealth management by leveraging the potential of Bitcoin as the ultimate monetary asset.
Bitcoin continues to trade above the $85,000 mark, signaling a slight upward movement after weeks of price consolidation. As of today, the asset is up 2.2% on the daily chart, giving some traders a reason to anticipate a stronger rally ahead.
On-chain data shows the small Bitcoin holders have deepened their selloff recently, while the largest of investors have been ramping up their buying.
In the month of March, Bitcoin experienced a period of strong fluctuations, recording one of the highest levels of volatility in the last twelve months. Contributing to this was a sudden surge in price followed by a sharp slowdown, the most capitalized cryptocurrency in the market once again showed all its unpredictable nature. The 30-day annualized volatility of Bitcoin reached 71.28% on March 24, according to data collected by Blockforce Capital , a wealth management company specializing in digital assets. This is the highest value recorded since April 14, 2024, indicating a return to strong price dynamism after months of relative calm.
As tariff concerns added to the turmoil, markets were pinched ahead of Liberation Day. Bitcoin surged above $88,000 and was about to rise above the crucial resistance when bearish activity kicked in. Nearly $500 million has been liquidated from the markets in the past 24 hours.
Bitcoin's price has been on a steady downtrend since the end of February, consistently struggling to break above the $85,000 mark.
Russian authorities are building a legal and operational framework to convert seized Bitcoin (BTC) into cash for the state treasury, as the country grapples with regulatory uncertainty surrounding cryptoassets.
