Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) critic Peter Schiff has resurfaced with a fresh round of criticism, targeting both Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Donald Trump's economic policies as markets are reeling from a steep sell-off. What Happened: In an X post on Monday, Schiff pointed out that Ethereum had dropped below $1,500 for the first time in over two years, briefly touching the $1,400 range.
All eyes are on the tariff-addled traditional markets today — most notably, people are watching to see whether bitcoin will show (as it did on Friday) signs that it might perform as a hedge against global uncertainty.
Crypto markets have lost $1 trillion due to tariff fears, Binance's report reveals.
According to the data revealed by the @lookonchain analytics account on the X social network, today, on April 7, spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds have faces substantial outflows, losing more than $150 million.
TL;DR Despite the sharp downturn in stock markets, Bitcoin showed resilience by ending the week with just a 0.65% decline. Bitfinex suggests that as macroeconomic volatility begins to cool down, Bitcoin may begin to decouple from traditional equity indices.
If you have been keeping an eye on the XRP-to-Bitcoin pair lately, today's daily candle might feel like the moment things started to settle into place.
The company said it may not be able to rely on its analytics software business to fulfill its financial obligations.
A false report claiming the Trump administration was preparing a 90-day pause on tariffs triggered a wave of volatility across U.S. equity and crypto markets on Monday. What Happened: The confusion began when an unverified post on X suggesting a temporary tariff halt made its way to CNBC's headline feed without confirmation.
Bloomberg Intelligence's senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone casts a skeptical gaze on bitcoin and its digital counterparts, positing a potential retreat to $10,000 for the flagship cryptocurrency. Bloomberg Strategist Sees Crypto Wipeout Ahead In recent analyses shared via Bloomberg and the platform X, Mike McGlone has dissected crypto's vulnerabilities amid turbulent macroeconomic crosscurrents.
Block Inc. CEO Jack Dorsey said Bitcoin would fail if only used as a store of value on the “Presidio Bitcoin” podcast episode. Bitcoin maximalists don't agree with Jack Dorsey as Bitcoin being a store of value can position it as an alternative to devaluing fiat currencies.
The DHS is being sued in the name of finding out the identity of the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) plunged to $1.65 on Monday, its lowest price since November of last year, as investors fled crypto markets amid escalating global trade tensions sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs. The so-called "Liberation Day" tariffs, issued April 2, introduced sweeping duties on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico—including a 20% tax on Chinese goods and 25% on steel and aluminum.
The last time SOL slipped under $100 was nearly 14 months ago.
Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) plunged below the key $100 threshold Monday, hitting an intraday low of $96.99 as investors fled risk assets amid an escalating global trade war and growing fears of a financial crisis. At the time of writing, SOL is trading at $106.25, down over 7% in the past 24 hours and more than 22% in the last month.
Ripple's got big plans for the future, as it is talking about potential worth up to $18.9 trillion in a new report. By 2033, the crypto company believes the tokenization market - the digital representation of assets like real estate, stocks and even art - could reach that staggering figure.
Meanwhile, bitcoin traded sideways, hovering around $78,000 after falling below $80,000 Sunday evening.
BTC shot up above $81,000 but retraced almost immediately.
TL;DR Strategy halted its BTC purchases after a market-wide drop, despite being the largest publicly traded corporate holder of BTC. Between March 31 and April 6, Bitcoin surpassed $87,000 before falling below $79,000 amid high volatility. The company reported an unrealized loss of $5.91 billion, partially offset by an estimated tax benefit of $1.69 billion.
A 300% hike in trading volume didn't stop Solana's native coin from a two-year anti-record amid global trade crisis.
U.S. President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with China on Sunday, issuing an ultimatum over newly announced Chinese tariffs. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump warned that unless Beijing retracts its additional 34% tariff increase by April 8, the U.S. will respond with a 50% tariff hike effective April 9.
After falling below $75,000, Bitcoin is struggling as global markets panic over new tariffs. Will it drop to $60,000 next, or bounce back?
Global financial markets faced severe turmoil this week as escalating U.S.-China trade tensions triggered panic selling across equities and cryptocurrencies, according to an April 7 analysis by QCP Capital.
Bitcoin is alive and kicking, spewing out impressive hashrate numbers like never before. Bitcoin's network processing power has reached an unprecedented 1 Zetahash per second (ZH/s), marking a major milestone in the cryptocurrency's 16-year history.
Bitcoin price has surged for a short period of time above the $80,000 level after posting a minimal gain in the last hour. The rebound follows a sudden drop that saw BTC drop to as low as $74,000 in the last 24 hours.
Metaplanet, a Japanese hotel manager turned Bitcoin treasury company, has fully repaid 2 billion yen ($13.5 million) worth of bonds ahead of schedule as it seeks to shore up its financial position.Metaplanet conducted an early redemption of its 9th Series of Ordinary Bonds on April 4, more than five months before the maturity date, the company disclosed on April 7. The zero-interest bonds were issued in March through Metaplanet's Evo Fund and used to acquire additional Bitcoin (BTC).
A team of crypto industry veterans, all formerly with Kraken, has acquired majority ownership in Janover Inc., marking a significant pivot for the company toward decentralized finance.
Markets surged, then plunged after news reports mischaracterized a White House advisor's interview—and X accounts spread it far and wide.
Bitcoin holders are facing renewed pressure following US President Donald Trump's trade tariff announcement, which sent shockwaves through global financial markets, including cryptocurrencies.However, with Bitcoin (BTC) hodlers now under pressure, some community members, including BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, are not missing a chance to buy BTC at a discount. “Been nibbling on BTC all day, and shall continue,” Hayes wrote on X on April 7 as the Bitcoin price hovered around $75,000.
The White House denied a report that it was mulling a 90-day delay on imposition of tariffs.
Bitcoin and most altcoin prices continued their strong downtrend on Monday as market participants braced for a recession.
As Bitcoin (BTC) struggles to reclaim its all-time high after a price crash below the critical $80,000 mark, concerns about the cryptocurrency's future outlook have intensified. Ki Young Ju, the founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of CryptoQuant, has stepped forward with an on-chain backed explanation, arguing that the Bitcoin bull market has officially ended.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell below $75,000 on April 6, pressured by traditional markets as S&P 500 futures hit their lowest levels since January 2024. The initial panic also caused WTI oil futures to drop below $60 for the first time in four years.
Some market observers have considered Bitcoin's first quarter performance underwhelming, as the asset failed to sustain momentum at previous ATHs.
PayPal expanded its list of supported cryptocurrencies, allowing both PayPal and Venmo users to buy, hold, sell, and transfer tokens from their accounts.
Long-term investors in Ripple (XRP -7.52%) are likely very pleased. Over the past 10 years, XRP's value has exploded 21,600% higher.
As markets reel from the escalating trade war sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, crypto analysts and industry leaders are warning that the turbulence may reshape the digital asset landscape—well beyond the current sell-off. What Happened: More than $800 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) liquidations have occurred in just the past 24 hours, according to data cited by QCP Capital, as Bitcoin briefly dropped below $75,000 and volatility spiked.
Bitcoin is experiencing some heavy volatility in the market as the White House signals potential tariff relief for all but China. Bitcoin (BTC) surged past the $81,000 mark on Monday, jumping 1.
The price of XRP, one of the leading cryptocurrencies by market cap, has plunged by 8% in mere minutes on major exchanges.
Experts warn that rising inflation concerns and the Fed's current policy stance could delay Bitcoin's recovery.
The stock and crypto market continued selling off on Monday as fear spread globally. Bitcoin (BTC) price crashed to $75,000, while Ethereum (ETH) retested the crucial support at $1,500 for the first time since 2023.
A widely followed analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) could break out of its slump with a massive counter-trend rally.
The crypto market is bearish today, with Bitcoin and most altcoins falling to multi-month lows. This crash has wiped out more than $1.4 billion in open positions, with traders now wondering whether now may be the right time to sell.
Bitcoin (BTC) sought a relief rally into the April 7 Wall Street open as US stocks rebounded from a 4%+ loss. BTC/USD 1-hour chart.
Bitcoin quickly bounced from $75k to $80k in minutes while Nasdaq turned green from a -4% fall after rumors of a pause on tariffs.
Despite recent headwinds affecting crypto prices, digital asset traders have projected rising institutional interest in Q2 2025. These inflows will come in as bulls buy the dip, looking forward to positive macro environments.
Lily Liu, president of the Solana Foundation, discusses institutional adoption of the network.
The crypto exchange Binance recorded lower Bitcoin (BTC) reserves following reduced market sentiment. Last month, a new row of whale and retail exited the crypto market as prices failed to recover despite bull pressure.
Global stocks are crashing for the third day in a row with Japan's Nikkei and China's Shcomp down 8% today in one of the worst performance in global markets, perhaps in history.
