Chinese local governments are selling seized cryptocurrency through private firms to boost finances, despite the country's ban on crypto trading.

Since the start of April, XRP whales have been on a selling spree, offloading over 370 million tokens as the asset attempts to stabilize above the $2 mark.

TL;DR Hybrid Financing Innovation: VanEck introduces BitBonds—a 10-year debt instrument combining 90% U.S. Treasury bonds with 10% Bitcoin exposure—to tackle the U.S. government's $14 trillion refinancing need. Investor Upside with Controlled Risk: VanEck's BitBonds offers investors shared gains if Bitcoin's performance drives yields above a 4.5% cap, while the Treasury component helps mitigate downside risks.

An analyst at a prominent global investment firm thinks Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to $180,000 in the second half of 2025. Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, says in a new interview with David Lin that his target is based on an analysis of previous BTC cycles.

Oklahoma has officially exited the race to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) after a key bill failed to advance in the State Senate. On April 15, the Oklahoma Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 6-5 to strike down House Bill 1203, also known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act.

Cryptocurrencies, including XRP, are down in the early Wednesday session as fresh selling pressure emerged on the markets. Bitcoin (BTC) and major cryptocurrencies dipped over 3% as profit-taking ensued after Tuesday's rally.

Ethereum (ETH) is down nearly 50% over the past year, eroding investor confidence in the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. However, crypto analysts suggest that ETH's fortunes might be about to turn.

A Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) executive floated a $1 million Bitcoin price scenario if the United States were to buy 1 million BTC. In a Bitcoin Magazine podcast, Zach Shapiro, the head of policy for the Bitcoin-focused BPI think tank, said that a 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) purchase by the US would have a massive impact on the price of the asset.

Ethereum's price has struggled to recover, hovering around the $1,700 mark over the last few days. Despite attempts to break higher, ETH has failed to gain significant momentum.

Gold prices have surpassed $3,300 per ounce, setting a historic high as global markets face heightened volatility.

Antpool transferred over 2,009 Bitcoin to unknown wallets, raising concerns about potential miner selling pressure.

XRP's first leveraged ETF debuts in the US, while platforms like XY Miners offer a stable way to profit through AI-powered cloud mining. #pressrelease

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Bitcoin miners are ramping up sales, adding pressure to prices, while large investors remain hesitant amid ongoing bearish conditions.

ProShares targets April 30 for XRP futures ETF launch as analysts predict spot XRP ETF approval may follow soon due to rising market depth.

A Bitcoin whale that was in hibernation for two years has come back to life and immediately went to buy some BTC.

The notion that more openness is always a good thing, he said, is based on outdated assumptions. Buterin anticipates that the need for privacy will only grow in tandem with the advancement of technology.

Semler Scientific plans to buy more Bitcoins with its $500 million offering. The healthcare tech firm also disclosed a $30 million settlement with the US DOJ.

Semler Scientific, a healthcare technology firm, has reported significant paper losses on its Bitcoin investments, amounting to approximately $41.8 million since Dec. 31, 2022.

The altcoins underperformed relative to the broader market in today's trading, despite some encouraging recent news emerging for the Solana ecosystem.

While uncertainty reigns in the markets and regulators tighten the noose, BlackRock continues its crypto strategy without faltering. The American asset manager has just injected an additional 37 million dollars into bitcoin through its IBIT fund.

TL;DR Bitcoin Miners under Pressure: Rising operational costs and declining BTC prices force Bitcoin miners to sell significant BTC reserves to cover expenses. Massive Sell-Off: On April 7, Bitcoin miners unloaded 15,000 BTC—valued at a minimum of $1.12 billion—marking the third-largest daily outflow this year.

XRP ranked higher on the altcoin ETF race with 10 applications, followed by SOL and Litecoin.

As the XRP price climbs back above the crucial $2 mark, reflecting a 20% surge over the past week, market analysts are increasingly optimistic about the token's recovery and potential for setting new all-time highs (ATHs). Expert analyst Maelius recently shared insights on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), suggesting that the current market dynamics support a bullish outlook for the XRP price.

Gold continues to chart new all-time highs.

VanEck's Matthew Sigel has proposed a Bitcoin-backed bond product called BitBonds to help the US refinance $14 trillion in debt.

Oklahoma's bill proposed allocating 10% various state of funds into eligible cryptocurrencies.

A recent post by crypto analyst Axel Adler Jr sheds light on Bitcoin's current market health using the Pareto Principle. His analysis shows that 80% of the network's coins are still in profit, while 20% are at a loss.

While Bitcoin has continued in its current corrective phase, the prices of gold and silver have headed strongly in the opposite direction. Gold has now surpassed $3,300, and silver is above $33.

Bitcoin's (BTC) on-chain metrics are flashing a key signal once again, as the short-term holder (STH) MVRV ratio fell to 0.82 — a level historically associated with market stress and capitulation, according to Glassnode data.

Bitcoin has been facing consistent struggles over the past few months, with recent attempts at recovery falling short of expectations.

The alternative digital asset manager 3iQ is launching its Solana ETF on the Toronto Stock Exchange today, with Figment as the primary staking provider. The post 3iQ Launching First SOL Staking ETF in North America with Figment as Primary Staking Provider appeared first on Cryptonews.

April 16, 2025 – Today marks a potentially pivotal moment in the crypto market as two high-stakes events unfold: the long-awaited conclusion of the Ripple vs SEC lawsuit and a key speech by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Together, these developments could significantly influence investor sentiment and shape the near-term direction of crypto assets.

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) comparative underperformance against gold so far this year may soon flip, with crypto veteran Anthony Pompliano asserting that historical trends point to a coming surge in Bitcoin returns. What Happened: Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on Tuesday, the founder and CEO of Professional Capital Management said the digital asset is "acting like it wants to go higher" and is likely to leave gold behind in the coming months.

Janover's Solana holdings now total 163,651.7 SOL — valued at $21.2 million, inclusive of staking rewards.

The tariffs started by President Trump also have various side effects. One of them comes in the form of BTC mining machines.

April 16, 2025 10:09:21 UTC Federal Reserve Chair Powell to Address Economy, Inflation Today Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will speak today at 11:30 AM ET, discussing inflation data and economic prospects. His remarks come amid rising market volatility driven by U.S. tariffs and inflation concerns.

The XRP ETF narrative just gained serious traction as a key industry voice has stepped forward with a clear signal — approval for a spot XRP ETF may not just be likely, but imminent.

On Mar. 6, 2025, an executive order set up the U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The order prohibits the government from selling bitcoins or buying more using taxpayers' money.

Ethereum (ETH) continues to hold a crucial support level after recovering from last week's correction. Its recent bounce from historical demand zones has led some analysts to suggest that the altcoin is gearing up for a breakout.

Dogecoin is hanging by a thread! Will it bounce back above $0.16 or crash below $0.15?

The cryptocurrency price prediction for today, April 16, suggests choppy moves will continue as Bitcoin price defends $80,000 while Ethereum holds on to the $1,500 support level. Meanwhile, macro trends are shifting as President Trump considers pausing auto tariffs.

Bitcoin (BTC) hovers near $83,300 as whales take profits and institutions like Strategy and Semler double down on their BTC bets.

ProShares has confirmed plans to launch a set of XRP futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by April 30, according to an updated April 15 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

OM is the biggest gainer over the past 24 hours.

Semler Scientific reported a $41.8 million unrealized loss on its Bitcoin holdings in Q1 2025.

After US President Donald Trump's tariff-induced market plunge, the crypto market, including Bitcoin (BTC), Pi Network's Pi Coin, and the presale-stage PepeX (PEPX), is experiencing a rebound after tariffs pause, with investors eyeing potential gains as the market stabilizes.

Semler Scientific (SMLR), a US-based medical technology company, has revealed plans to acquire more Bitcoin (BTC) despite facing a 5.0% unrealized loss on its previous BTC investments.