Since the sentencing of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the assets linked to his portfolio have shown mixed performance, with Bitcoin (BTC) emerging as the only one to post positive returns.
A massive Ethereum (ETH) whale has once again made headlines after depositing 20,000 ETH, worth approximately $32.4 million, to the U.S.-based crypto exchange Kraken, according to Spotonchain. This whale, known for offloading large ETH holdings during price downturns, has followed a familiar pattern.
XRP has climbed to $2.19, breaking above the critical $2 psychological level and pushing past technical markers like the 50 and 100 EMA. While this upward move appears bullish on the surface, the lack of supporting trading volume and weak on-chain activity casts doubt on its sustainability.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. (TSE: 3350) has added 319 bitcoin (BTC) to its growing treasury, purchasing the digital assets at an average price of $83,147 per coin. This latest acquisition raises the companys total bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC, valued at over $376 million at current market rates.
Bitcoin (BTC) options traders are shifting bullish once again, with call options gaining traction as BTC rebounds to over $84,000 from last weeks dip below $75,000. The recovery follows market reactions to mixed signals from the Trump administration regarding newly announced tariffs.
MicroStrategy signals plans to resume Bitcoin purchases after a brief pause, while BTC shows stability amid broader market turmoil triggered by US-China trade tensions.
The Bitcoin price is gaining strength even better, as no CME gap was formed during the past weekend. The price broke out on Friday, retested the downtrend line over the weekend, preventing the CME gap.
Bitcoin price faces resistance at the $85k mark but needs to flip that mark into a support level to build a stronger traction.
Gold-backed cryptocurrencies like PAXG and XAUT are outperforming the broader crypto market as investors seek stability amid economic uncertainty.
As markets shake and capital flees risk assets, Michael Saylor stands firm. The founder of Strategy, indifferent to macroeconomic upheavals, has just added more than 22,000 bitcoins to his treasury.
With the recent purchase, Metaplanet has achieved BTC Yield of 108.3% YTD 2025, the company CEO announced. The post Metaplanet Purchases Additional 319 Bitcoins, Total Holdings Surpass 4500 BTC appeared first on Cryptonews.
Japanese Bitcoin-focused investment firm Metaplanet revealed that it acquired additional 319 Bitcoin for $26 million on April 14.
Not every climb deserves applause, and Bitcoin's latest one certainly feels like it is asking for it without fully earning it. Hovering just above $84,500 at press time, BTC is technically higher, but what stands out more than the price itself is the shape of the move: a rising wedge.
Ray Dalio is sounding the alarm — not just about a potential recession, but about a deeper, systemic breakdown of the global economic and political order in an interview with CNBC on Sunday. His concerns aren't just about market volatility; they point to a broader structural fragility.
MicroStrategy appears to restart its Bitcoin buying spree, following a strategic lull in early April. CEO Michael Saylor's recent X post in which he shared his company's tracker chart of its Bitcoin holdings and cheekily titled it “No tariffs on Orange Dots.
A widely followed crypto analyst is laying out a potential price target for Bitcoin (BTC) this cycle, noting that the flagship digital asset's bull market is slowly running out of time.
Spotonchain analytics account on the X social media network has spotted a giant amount of Ethereum that has been deposited by a mega Ethereum whale to the major US-based crypto exchange Kraken.
The metric is above 60% on almost all major data aggregators.
In a global context characterized by strong geopolitical tensions and ongoing uncertainties about trade tariffs, the Japanese company Metaplanet, listed in Tokyo and now labeled by the media as the “MicroStrategy of Asia,” has announced a further significant acquisition of Bitcoin, valued at 3.78 billion yen, or 26.3 million dollars. The transaction allowed the company to acquire 319 BTC at an average price of 12,849,780 yen per unit (approximately 82,549 dollars). This new purchase brings the total reserves held by Metaplanet to 4,525 BTC, confirming a financial strategy increasingly focused on the most famous among cryptocurrencies.
Many people believed that XRP's recent spike above the pivotal psychological level of $2 was a possible breakout signal. The most recent retracement, though back below the 100 EMA, raises the possibility that the bullish momentum was premature.
Bitcoin (BTC) is holding down the fort as the US trade war rages on into the third week of April. BTC price action attempts to overcome a long-term resistance trend line without success as trade war concerns dictate traders' expectations.
"Watch what Ripple does next - partnerships, utility, big plays. That's where the action will be," one X user assumed.
Tokyo's Metaplanet buys 319 BTC for $26.3M, reaching 4,525 total, with plans to hold 10,000 BTC by year-end amid tariff uncertainty.
Trump's troubling tariff drama turned the crypto market upside down until he gave a moment of breath to crypto assets by pausing the tariffs for 90 days. Bitcoin reacted quickly and surged to $84K. Others gained, too, but overall, the market is in bad shape.
The Tokyo-listed investment firm said it bought an additional 319 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 4,525 BTC.
On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a sweeping 10% tariff on all goods imported into America, in addition to a series of much higher "reciprocal" tariffs on specific countries. Risk assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies plummeted on fears of an abrupt slowdown in the global economy, but the president has now placed a 90-day pause on some of the reciprocal tariffs, which has stabilized the markets.
Malware operations targeting holders of Ethereum, XRP, and Solana cryptocurrencies have been exposed by cybersecurity researchers. The threat attacks Atomic and Exodus wallet owners by using compromised software packages installed by developers unaware of the malware contained in the code.
As the Good Friday holiday approaches, crypto investors are eyeing four key US economic indicators set to be released this week, each with the potential to sway digital asset prices.
Ethereum shows mixed signals with an 18% rally from weekly lows while facing key resistance at $1,640-$1,680 and finding support at $1,575.
Bitcoin trades at $84,400, struggling below $85,000 as trade tensions ease slightly but long-term holders face two-year profit lows.
The anticipated imminent diplomatic deal between the United States and China regarding the ongoing trade war has improved the odds for a crypto-bullish sentiment ahead. Bitcoin (BTC) price led the wider altcoin market in a mild recovery last week.
It draws inspiration from former President Donald Trump's executive order of March 7th, 2025. Trump's directive encouraged U.S. states and federal representatives to explore Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.
XRP price has its fundamentals aligned for a strong upside gradient but near-term resistance lays at $2.25.
XRP holds above $2 with technical indicators suggesting potential for 30% gain to $2.60 if current support levels maintain strength.
Solana (SOL) has outpaced Ethereum (ETH) in recent trading, with the SOL/ETH ratio on Binance climbing to an all-time high of 0.081, or 8.1%, according to TradingView. This marks a 40% increase from the 5.8% ratio recorded at the beginning of the year.
Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a sharp market correction, triggered not by macroeconomic news or regulatory changes, but by a staggering 346% liquidation imbalance. According to CoinGlass, $52 million in long positions were wiped out versus just $15 million in shorts a clear sign of one-sided sentiment and an over-leveraged market structure.
XRP staged a strong recovery on April 9 after a three-day slump, rebounding from lows of $1.72 and climbing to an intraday high of $2.24. This bullish momentum has sparked back-to-back daily gains, but the rally now faces a crucial test at the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) of $2.25.
Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor has hinted at another major BTC acquisition by Strategy (MSTR), the company he co-founded, despite forecasting a net loss in Q1 due to unrealized losses on its massive Bitcoin holdings. On Sunday, Saylor shared the firms BTC holdings tracker on X, often a precursor to a purchase announcement, adding the phrase no tariffs on orange dots.
Ethereum, the second cryptocurrency in the world by capitalization, as well as the most popular blockchain platform for decentralized applications, is going through a very complex period. In recent months, the value of Ethereum (ETH) has dropped drastically, causing concern among investors, analysts, and the community itself. But what are the reasons for this crisis and what scenarios can we expect in the near future? The reasons for the current Ethereum crisis are diverse and interconnected. First of all, one might wonder why a low price of Ethereum represents a problem for the entire network. Ethereum is based on a “proof of stake” system, meaning on the deposit of ETH by users to ensure the functioning of the blockchain. Those who stake receive an economic incentive, but if the price of Ethereum decreases too much, this incentive is drastically reduced. This makes the network less secure, because fewer and fewer people are incentivized to keep their Ethereum locked in staking. Less security means less trust from users, thus generating a further negative effect on the value of the cryptocurrency itself.
Bullish bitcoin (BTC) options strategies are becoming popular again, stabilizing a crucial sentiment indicator that indicated panic early last week.
Japan's publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), has announced the acquisition of an additional 319 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, increasing its total bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC.
Metaplanet Inc. (3350) added 319 bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury. The Japanese firm made its latest buy at an average price $83,147) per coin.
Last week, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw daily net outflows totaling $713 million, more than threefold the $172.69 million outflows recorded the previous week.
Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has achieved a BTC Yield of 108.3% year-to-date in 2025. In an April 14 X post, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said the company now holds 4,525 BTC, worth roughly $386.
Renowned investor & the author of the Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned that the world will now face the biggest financial crash in history, with the US dollar losing its strength. This warning comes as Donald Trump's new tariff rules are creating more problems around the world.
Ripple (XRP) price may be poised for more gains this week amid rumors that the SWIFT banking system may integrate with the Ripple network. The possible gains come as Ripple rebounded over the weekend after reports that the Federal Reserve may intervene if financial markets experience more turmoil due to tariffs.
Andrew Kang, founder of crypto venture firm Mechanism Capital, has reportedly doubled his bullish bet on Bitcoin, taking a $200 million long position. The post Mechanism Capital's Andrew Kang Takes $200M Long Position on Bitcoin appeared first on Cryptonews.
A widely followed crypto strategist believes that Bitcoin (BTC) can take the path of higher for longer this market cycle.