After experiencing 4 red months in a row, the minor rise in the Ethereum (ETH) price raises hopes of a green quarter ahead. In the times when the markets continue to display some uncertainty ahead of Trump's new tariffs, the second largest token is displaying strength.

In the last 30 days, the Bitcoin market has dropped by around 9.7%. Currently, the price of BTC sits nearly 30% below its all-time high. However, experts, like Axel Adler Jr, suggest that the BTC market is showing strong signs of recovery.

9GAG has reportedly taken control of Hong Kong-listed Howkingtech, which may be rebranded as MemeStrategy to explore AI, cryptocurrencies, and creator economy opportunities.

The metric is close to 60% on CG.

According to data provided by Whale Alert, 700 million XRP tokens has been locked by Ripple in an escrow.

Goldman Sachs recommends the yen as a hedge against U.S. recession risks, citing its historical strength in risk-off environments.

The long-standing Ripple vs. SEC lawsuit has officially wrapped up, but there's a catch—we're still waiting for the SEC's official statement. Why the hesitation? In past cases like Kraken and Cumberland, the SEC gave official statements and confirmation, and this one's no different.

Crypto markets haven't lived up to expectations under the Trump Administration. Investors hoped that regulatory reforms and the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve would boost prices, but instead, Bitcoin has fallen from over $100,000 at the start of the year to the mid-$80,000s for most of March.

Ethereum is facing a dramatic drop in its revenue from blob fees, falling to its lowest levels since 2025.

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci says it is possible for Bitcoin (BTC) to witness muted gains for the rest of this cycle. In a new interview with independent journalist David Lin, Scaramucci says Bitcoin's performance in the coming months will largely depend on President Trump's trade war rhetoric.

When the market shakes, "weak hands" sell while whales accumulate.

Just before the end of Q1 2025, the much-awaited rounds of a closure of the Ripple vs. SEC made huge rounds across the crypto space. It was seen as a huge win for the crypto community, which could have a huge positive impact on the XRP price in the long term.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz introduced the FLARE Act that is aimed at incentivizing Bitcoin miners to use flared natural gas as an energy source.

The past few months have not been kind to BTC, but some essential elements suggest that the year's second quarter could be much more beneficial.

Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds) continue to record negative flows this week as President Trump's Liberation Day countdown continues.

An analyst has pointed out two major Dogecoin resistance levels that could potentially pave the path to the next bull run for the memecoin's price. These Dogecoin Levels Stand Out In Terms Of On-Chain Resistance In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed about the resistance walls present ahead for DOGE based on the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD).

Bitcoins performance under the Trump Administration has defied investor expectations. Instead of rallying on pro-crypto policies and regulatory reform hopes like a potential Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Bitcoin has dipped from over $100,000 earlier this year to the mid-$80,000 range in March.

Bitcoin bounced back on Tuesday, rising 3.4% to $85,290.2, as broader financial markets showed signs of recovery following a turbulent first quarter of 2025. The worlds largest cryptocurrency had shed about 11% in Q1 and remains 24% below its January peak, weighed down by profit-taking, investor unease over President Donald Trumps crypto strategy, and growing economic uncertainty tied to trade tensions.

GameStop (NYSE: GME) may be preparing to add Bitcoin (BTC) to its balance sheet following the successful completion of its $1.5 billion convertible notes offering. The move aligns with the companys updated investment policy, which received full board approval and includes BTC as a potential treasury asset.

Kristin Smith, the longtime CEO of the Blockchain Association, is stepping down next month to become president of the newly launched Solana Policy Institute, a crypto lobbying group focused on promoting decentralized networks like Solana. Smith, who has led the Blockchain Association for nearly seven years, played a critical role in shaping U.S. crypto policy during a time of significant regulatory evolution and industry growth.

XRP has a mere 2% chance of hitting a new all-time high (ATH) this April, according to Polymarket bettors. Despite a modest 2% gain at the start of the month, sentiment remains cautious among investors.

Canadian billionaire and mining magnate Frank Giustra has reiterated his stance that Bitcoin and gold fulfill fundamentally different functions, asserting that comparisons between the two are misplaced. Sharing his views on X, Giustra emphasized that Bitcoin has never behaved like gold during market downturns or geopolitical turmoilperiods when investors traditionally seek refuge in gold as a safe haven asset.

According to a recent X post by noted crypto analyst Titan of Crypto, Bitcoin (BTC) closed its March 2025 monthly candle just above the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level, keeping the bullish scenario intact for the leading digital asset.

Ripples stablecoin, RLUSD, is making waves in the crypto market with standout performance metrics that surpass leading competitors. Since its launch in December 2024, RLUSD has quickly gained traction, with its market capitalization soaring to $243.77 millionoutpacing Ripples initial growth projections.

XRP is facing increased bearish pressure after plunging over 5% on March 31, dropping to a low of $2.06. This sharp decline raises concerns over its ability to maintain the key psychological support at $2.

April 1 isnt just for pranksits also a notable date for Dogecoin (DOGE) enthusiasts. Historically, DOGE has delivered significant price surges around April Fools Day, with gains of 29.36% in 2022, 36.37% in 2023, and 22.92% in 2024.

Bitcoin (BTC), the top cryptocurrency by market cap, may be gearing up for a significant move, with technical indicators flashing bullish signals. On the daily chart, Bitcoin recently bounced sharply off the lower Bollinger Band, climbing directly to the middle bandalso the 20-day moving averagewithin a single daily candle.

XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, rebounded 6% in the last 24 hours, defying a recent bearish chart pattern. The price dipped to $2.02 after a death crosswhen the 50-period SMA crosses below the 200-period SMAappeared on the four-hour chart.

When it comes to Japan and cryptocurrency, most people now think of Metaplanetthe public company following a Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation strategy similar to MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor. But long before Metaplanets April 2024 pivot to Bitcoin, Japan had already made a significant impact on crypto history.

GameStop has completed a $1.5 billion convertible note offering, giving the video game firm a huge stash for planned Bitcoin acquisitions.

The start of the second quarter is bullish for the Solana (SOL) price as the levels surpass $125 after a tight consolidation. Although SOL-based tokens are gaining momentum, the value of the native token remains unaffected.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) could drop to $1,500 before the repeatedly delayed Pectra upgrade launches in late April, according to MEXC Chief Operating Officer Tracy Jin, though long-term projections remain optimistic with potential $8,000 highs by year-end. What Happened: The second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled in 2025, dropping 38% since January while investors redirect capital away from ETH exchange-traded funds.

Japan's Metaplanet has acquired an additional 160 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 4,206 BTC. According to the company's Apr. 2 statement, the latest purchase was made at an average price of 12.

Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (GME) has finished a convertible debt offering that raised $1.5 billion, with some proceeds earmarked for buying Bitcoin.The offering was initially set to raise at least $1.3 billion, but purchasers opted for an additional $200 million aggregate principal amount of notes, GameStop said in an April 1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. "The company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin in a manner consistent with the Company's Investment Policy," GameStop added.

April 2, 2025 05:08:23 UTC What is Liberation Day 2025 ? Starting April 2, US President Donald Trump will introduce new tariffs, calling it “Liberation Day” for America. These tariffs are aimed at countries that charge high duties on American products or have strict trade rules that the US sees as unfair.

Crypto firms Circle and Trump-backed American Bitcoin Corp. are both preparing to enter public markets, signaling a growing push by major digital asset companies.

The long and tense legal fight between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally over. Last week, the SEC officially dropped its appeal, and Ripple has agreed to pay a $50 million fine while also dropping its own cross-appeal.

Is Solana's cooling-off just a phase, or will it crush bullish Q2 hopes?

After experiencing a bearish trend earlier in the week, Bitcoin (BTC) seems to have regained upward momentum. The asset started the day with a 2.1% rise.

Dogecoin is showing early signs of life after a weeklong downtrend, as new technical signals on the 4-hour Heikin Ashi chart suggest the meme coin may be pivoting toward recovery.

The Japanese firm purchased another 160 BTC for $13.3 million on Wednesday — just a day after snapping up 696 BTC.

BlackRock has received approval from the UK's top financial markets regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, to operate as a crypto asset firm. According to an Apr.

XRP price started a fresh decline from the $2.20 zone. The price is now consolidating and might face hurdles near the $2.120 level.

Metaplanet announced Wednesday that it has added 160 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury for about $13.2 million, raising its total holdings to 4,206 BTC as part of its ongoing accumulation strategy. The post Metaplanet Adds Another 160 BTC to Treasury, Pushing Holdings to 4,206 BTC appeared first on Cryptonews.

Grayscale has recently filed an updated S3 registration statement for its Digital Large Cap Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This fund is designed to offer diversified exposure to a broad range of cryptocurrencies, including major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and XRP.

The XRP price fell as low as $2.0238 on Monday, potentially forming a local bottom. Since then, the XRP price is up almost 6%, however, the possibility of a deeper retracement remains.

Tether, the developer of USDT, has added 8,888 Bitcoins to its holdings valued at around $735 million at the time of the transaction. This latest market move by the popular stablecoin issuer was reported by Arkham.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute predicts that bitcoin bonds, treasury instruments that invest part of their income in bitcoin purchases, would help the U.S. save over $354 billion in the next ten years without considering the possible upside of BTC's price. Bitcoin Policy Institute Presents Bitcoin Bonds Proposal to Pay the U.S.