Bitcoin might be "digital gold" to some investors, but it's not acting much like the real thing lately—especially as gold hits a new peak.

In the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), speculation has emerged regarding potential Department of Defense (DoD) initiatives to engage in cryptocurrency mining.

Top altcoins like Solana and XRP are down ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision, an event that could shape rate cut expectations.

The Bitcoin price could be headed for more pain, as a crypto analyst has identified a new bear market indicator that suggests a crash to $40,000 is imminent. The analyst has predicted when this deep price decline is set to occur, warning investors to remain cautious or risk selling at a loss.

Investors can consider getting more BTC as it is "still cheap", but there could be more losses in the coming weeks as $72k appeared as a bearish target.

Bitcoin price tumbled 3% on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Fed meeting. The sudden dip triggered widespread liquidations, erasing earlier bullish momentum that had kept BTC near $84,000.

Asset managers have filed applications for exchange-traded funds tracking both assets as interest in altcoins has risen.

Sol futures recently started trading on the CME and Sol Strategies President and CEO Leah Wald says traditional institutions will have to take Sol and other alternative currencies seriously.

Crypto analyst Amonyx has predicted that the XRP price could reach as high as $20. The analyst alluded to the XRP ETFs, which could launch soon as the fundamentals that will spark such a parabolic rally for XRP.

The popular 50x ETH whale closed its BTC short position with a $4.06M profit today. The whale deposited 17.82 million USDC to Hyperliquid as a margin in the past 3 days to avoid liquidation.

Bo Hines, executive director of Trump's presidential council on digital assets, echoed the White House's stand on a Bitcoin reserve and possible purchases.

Technical analysis shows Strategy may be primed for a new bull run as it seeks to raise half a billion to buy more bitcoin with a new STRF preferred stock series. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1.6 billion in net outflows during March, according to Farside Investors. Bearish crypto market conditions, declining Bitcoin prices, and economic factors contributed to the largest capital withdrawal in recent months. The post US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Bleed in March Amid Bearish Crypto Market: Farside Reports appeared first on Cryptonews.

On March 18, 2025, about 19.83 million bitcoins were circulating, and a substantial portion of these holdings now reside on established cryptocurrency platforms. To illustrate, Coinbase maintains 5.66% of the world's circulating BTC.

In response to criticism and predictions regarding the emergence of a superior cryptocurrency, Anthony Pompliano, an investor and influential Bitcoin advocate, firmly maintains his position. This statement directly addresses claims made by Jason Calacanis, co-host of the All In podcast, who envisions the imminent arrival of a "better Bitcoin.

The volatility we've seen become pervasive among risk assets has more than bled through into the cryptocurrency sector. Three of the most-watched (and most valuable) tokens today are Bitcoin (BTC -2.84%), Ethereum (ETH -1.96%) and Dogecoin (DOGE -5.02%).

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero says he remains long-term bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) amid a correction that has seen the flagship crypto asset fall by around 24% from the all-time high recorded in January.

Cryptocurrency markets are trending lower on Tuesday as investors brace for tomorrow's FOMC meeting. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $82,037.14 -3.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,903.81 -2.1% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $123.88 -5% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.25 -4.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1657 -5.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001242 -5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 32.6% and daily active addresses growing by 16.1%.

When adjusted for asset market capitalization SOL's relative futures volume looks better, K33 Research noted.

Weiss Crypto, the cryptocurrency-centered subsidiary of Weiss Ratings, has commented on XRP's resilience during the broader cryptocurrency market downturn.

Bitcoin Depot's return to growth in 2025 appears to be underappreciated by the market, according to a report from Mike Colonnese, a crypto equity analyst at H.C. Wainwright & Co.

At the start of the week, Bitcoin (BTC) price succumbed to pressure from sellers, declining from $84,500 on March 17, to $81,300 at the time of writing. This downward movement was most likely a sell-off related to the Federal Open Market Committee's (FOMC) two-day meeting, which takes place on March 18-19.Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings tend to act as market resets.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana hit key levels. Will BTC hold $80K, or is more downside ahead?

Trading volume on decentralized exchanges (DEX) on the Solana blockchain has reached its lowest level since the beginning of the year. This represents a drop of nearly 100% from peak values.

XRP remains in a holding pattern, according to the latest chart analysis shared by crypto analyst @CasiTrades. Despite a relatively subdued weekend, XRP continues to trade above critical support levels, indicating that the current bullish structure has not been invalidated.

On today's show, major cryptocurrencies fall ahead of the Federal Reserve's decision on rates. Plus, President Trump's World Liberty Financial crypto project said it sold $550 million in tokens, while the SEC's acting chief said the agency's considering dropping a crypto asset custody proposal presented under the prior administration.

Is the bitcoin market entering a phase of prolonged retreat? This is the question that is stirring the crypto community after the shocking statement from Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has dropped 16% in the past month, leading some analysts to warn of a macro downtrend. What Happened: Ali Martinez, a widely followed crypto chart analyst, points to several key indicators that suggest Bitcoin may be entering a bear market phase.

Bitcoin shows strong upward momentum despite fluctuations, with whale activity and miner flows influencing price trends.

The Nasdaq and S&P 500 were both lower by more than 1% about an hour before the close.

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150 BTC added to Metaplanet's stash, pushing total holdings to 3,200 BTC amid aggressive accumulation.

South Korea's central bank reportedly has no plans to include Bitcoin (BTC) in its foreign exchange reserves. The Bank of Korea said “a cautious approach is needed” when it comes to Bitcoin, citing the top crypto asset's price volatility, per a new report from The Korea Herald, a South Korean news outlet.

Joe Weisenthal, the co-host of Bloomberg's "Odd Lots" podcast, has mocked Strategy's Bitcoin gains in his recent social media post.

Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) futures have started trading on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (NASDAQ:CME) this week, but early activity was underwhelming compared to major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to a report by research firm K33, the first day of trading for Solana futures saw a total volume of $12.3 million, with open interest ending at $7.8 million.

There is a lot of talk going on about Solana since a video promoting its upcoming Accelerate conference in New York came out. The ad, which aired on March 17, was quickly taken down because it made fun of gender identity problems, sparking widespread criticism.

Solana (SOL) has been one of the top-performing cryptos, currently trading around $134 but many of its investors are quietly accumulating another promising asset, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), priced below $0.05 in 2025. Mutuum Finance is gaining momentum in its recently launched presale.

Bitcoin (BTC) is trading in bear territory following a sharp correction, but from a broader perspective, the asset remains firmly in a bull market after hitting a record high of $108,000 in late January.

The administration's Bitcoin acquisition strategy could significantly influence global crypto markets and U.S. financial policy dynamics. The post Trump administration wants to buy as much Bitcoin as possible, Crypto Council's Bo Hines reveals appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin Magazine Trump Administration Eyes Massive Bitcoin Accumulation, Says Executive Director At the Digital Assets Summit in New York, President Trump's Executive Director on Digital Assets, Bo Hines, made a bold declaration: the United States wants "as much [Bitcoin] as we can get." This post Trump Administration Eyes Massive Bitcoin Accumulation, Says Executive Director first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

The latest offering comes as a part of the company's "21/21" roadmap.

Barely days after disclosing that TRX will reach a new all-time high, Justin Sun is setting things in motion. The Tron founder has hinted at an incoming integration of TRX on Solana, sparking industry-wide speculation over the mode of deployment.

As the Bitcoin ETF market is seeing inflows again, the issuers are purchasing BTC in huge volumes. Fidelity and ARK Invest, two of the leading issuers, acquired more than $40 million in Bitcoin since yesterday.

Demand for the CME Solana futures product could indicate future investor appetite for an ETF tracking the altcoin.

Solana futures (SOL) on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) went live on March 17, with a trading volume of $12.1 million on day 1, which fell short compared to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum's (ETH) CME futures debut. CME Crypto futures comparison by Vetle Lunde.

Despite the rampant speculation of an upcoming outcome, the case remains ongoing and continues to cast uncertainty.

Cathie Wood, the founder, CEO and chief investment officer of ARK Investment Management, still says Bitcoin will hit $1.5 million per coin by the year 2030. Wood also talks about the stocks she is buying, how many times the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates this year, President Donald Trump's support for crypto and the future of memecoins.

The incident highlights the vulnerabilities in crypto markets, where illicit activities can manipulate prices and undermine market integrity. The post Bitcoin short whale exposed as cybercriminal using stolen funds for high-leverage trades appeared first on Crypto Briefing.