U.S. spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) surged to a record $1.5 billion in trading volume on Feb. 3, a 23% increase from the previous high of $1.22 billion on Dec. 19, 2022. This spike came as the crypto market reacted to President Trumps new trade tariffs, which sent Ethereum plunging nearly 36% to $2,100 before rebounding to $2,819.

Bitcoin dominance surged to 60.6%, marking a 5.01% increase in 48 hours, per CoinMarketCap. This shift suggests growing investor confidence in Bitcoin, despite market volatility.

Bitcoin (BTC) enjoyed a brief sigh of relief yesterday as the US delayed its proposed 25% trade tariffs on Mexico and Canada by a month. However, the US proceeded with its 10% tariffs on China, prompting retaliatory measures from Beijing.

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $2,550 zone. ETH is showing positive signs but faces many hurdles near the $2,880 level.

Ohio Senator Sandra O'Brien wants to allow the state's treasurer to invest in Bitcoin — but no other cryptocurrency — to create the “Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Fund.”

Sacks also said that evaluating potential bitcoin reserve is a top priority and that he wants stablecoin innovation in the US.

The revolution is dead in El Salvador. It's a lesson for developing nations who aim to seek out economic autonomy by making crypto legal tender.

BNB Chain will sponsor ETH Oxford 2025, hosting a hacker house to facilitate blockchain innovation. Key events include workshops and a hackathon with a $156,000 prize pool.

Ethereum has long been the leader in the smart contract space, but as 2025 unfolds, significant challenges threaten its position. Internal leadership issues, controversial investments, and increasing competition from other blockchain platforms have created uncertainty about Ethereum's future.

Bitcoin price started another decline from the $102,500 zone. BTC is trimming gains and struggling to stay above the $96,500 support zone.

Major cryptocurrencies declined sharply on Tuesday following the announcement of a new regulatory oversight committee, with total market liquidations reaching nearly $485 million in the past 24 hours. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8.15 p.m.

Bitcoin price performance over the past week has been marked by volatility and mixed signals for investors. After briefly rising above the $100,000 price mark on Tuesday, BTC has since fallen back and now hovers just above $99,000.

Neptune Digital Assets Corp., a Canadian blockchain firm, has expanded its crypto holdings by purchasing 1 million Dogecoin (DOGE) at an average price of $0.37 per token. The acquisition, valued at approximately $270,000, was completed on December 27, 2024, as part of Neptunes strategy to diversify its portfolio and manage leverage risk.

Bitcoin Ordinals project Taproot Wizards has secured $30 million in a funding round led by Standard Crypto, with participation from Cyberfund, Collider Ventures, and others. This follows a previous $7.5 million investment and aims to enhance Bitcoins smart contract capabilities through OP_CAT, an opcode feature enabling automated and customizable Bitcoin transactions.

Ether (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market value, experienced its largest single-day outflow from centralized exchanges in over a year, with nearly $1 billion withdrawn. This mass exit coincided with a sharp price drop, briefly sending Ether to around $2,000 before rebounding to $2,800.

Semler Scientific (NASDAQ:SMLR) has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring 871 BTC for $88.5 million between Jan. 11 and Feb. 3. The company funded the purchase through proceeds from its January 2025 senior convertible notes and the sale of a portion of its Monarch Medical (TASE:PMCN) stake.

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to be the dominant cryptocurrency in the market, captivating the attention of investors, analysts, and the broader financial world. With its current price hovering around $99,110, Bitcoin is poised to experience significant price fluctuations and potential growth in the coming years.

Bitcoin and the entire crypto market faced a sharp decline as fears of a U.S. trade war rattled investors. The price plummeted amid uncertainty, only to stage a swift recovery after reports emerged that President Trump is in negotiations with Mexico and Canada to lift the tariffs.

Bitcoin (BTC) has absorbed approximately $450 billion in additional capital since November 2022, bringing the total Realized Cap to $850 billion, according to a recent report by Glassnode. The report noted that Bitcoin has maintained a price above $100,000 for several weeks, seven years after reaching $10,000 during the 2017 bull run.

Ethereum (ETH), one of the leading cryptocurrencies, continues to capture the attention of investors and analysts alike due to its impressive potential for growth. As of now, Ethereum is trading at approximately $2,778, with a market cap of around $335 billion.

Bitcoin and the entire crypto market experienced a rollercoaster of volatility yesterday, plunging on fears of a U.S. trade war before staging a rapid recovery. The price dropped over 9% in just a few hours, hitting a low of $91,530, only to bounce back by more than 12% following reports that President Trump is negotiating with Mexico and Canada to lift tariffs.

Crypto analyst TradingShot has identified a pattern on DOGE's chart that shows why a bounce above $0.3 is expected for the Dogecoin price. This provides some optimism regarding the foremost meme coin, which was one of the most affected by the recent downtrend in the crypto market.

The price drop has triggered massive liquidations, resetting the market and creating a volatile but stabilizing environment.

David Sacks and several pro-crypto politicians discuss the future of the Bitcoin and crypto industry in the United States at the first-ever U.S. press conference on digital assets.

The company's bitcoin holdings have exceeded its market cap following the purchase of an additional $2 million worth of bitcoin.

The AFL-CIO has sued the US Treasury, alleging it illegally shared sensitive data with Elon Musk's DOGE. The lawsuit claims that millions' personal details, including Social Security numbers and bank info, were disclosed without permission.

Rep. William Timmons said that he created a self-custodial Ethereum wallet to gain familiarity with technology enabling financial sovereignty.

A brutal sell-off wiped out weak ETH positions before a massive rebound.

Dogecoin price is drawing attention as analysts predict a potential 300% price surge. The cryptocurrency has recently seen increased buying interest, with firms adding DOGE to their holdings.

A crypto analyst hinted at a potential price decline if bearish factors remain in the market. As bulls lose steam, Bitcoin (BTC) traders have faced consistent sell pressure in the last 72 hours.

Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced sharp fluctuations, with investors eagerly watching its every move. The world's leading cryptocurrency saw a significant drop on February 3, 2025, but recent signs suggest that it might be on the path to recovery.

The recent price slump in Bitcoin, caused by a turbulent cryptocurrency market, has sent many investors into panic mode, forcing them to offload their BTC holdings at a loss. However, blockchain analytics firm Glassnode noted that a group of Bitcoin investors remained resilient despite the crypto market volatility, saying that long-term holders of the firstborn crypto are unshaken by the current market slump.

Canadian firm Neptune Digital Assets announced Tuesday that it bought a trove of Dogecoin alongside its growing corporate stash of Bitcoin.

Crypto Czar David Sacks held a press conference today with Senate leaders, where he outlined the administration's priorities, including stablecoin legislation and a Bitcoin Reserve.

In his first address to the digital asset sector, David Sacks made it clear: it's time to finally write the rules of the road.

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Bitcoin price over the past sixty minutes ranged from $96,318 to $97,286, with a market capitalization of $1.92 trillion and a 24-hour trade volume of $70.59 billion, while intraday trading spanned from $96,318 to $102,614. Tuesday's dump follows the U.S. crypto czar telling the press the President asked him to “evaluate” a strategic bitcoin reserve.

After a particularly volatile stretch of trading for the cryptocurrency, bitcoin (BTC-USD) hovers back below $100,000 amid President Trump's back-and-forth over tariff policies for Mexico, Canada, and China. Cornell University professor Eswar Prasad joins Morning Brief to explain why bitcoin may not be acting as a hedge against inflation as once believed, instead now behaving more typically of a high-risk asset.

It was mostly a wonky discussion from Sacks and four Senate/House committee chairs.

US lawmakers form a working group to draft crypto rules as the Trump administration explores a national Bitcoin reserve plan. The post US lawmakers form working group to draft crypto rules as Bitcoin reserve plan gains traction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The White House “Crypto Czar,” David Sacks, said the crypto working group established by President Donald Trump's executive order is evaluating the establishment of a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve as an early priority for the administration.

Semler Scientific, a publicly traded healthcare technology provider, has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 871 BTC in less than a month. Its total holdings amount to 3,192 BTC.

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Trump's sovereign wealth fund executive order could potentially include bitcoin among its strategic assets, an analyst said.

Small-cap healthcare tech company Semler Scientific has significantly increased its Bitcoin position through a major acquisition, funded by convertible notes and asset monetization.

Arkham Intelligence has added 22,000 addresses linked to Satoshi Nakamoto, revealing a total balance of over 1 million BTC, valued at approximately $100 billion.

The Trump administration and key congressional leaders are advancing a bipartisan initiative to establish regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency and digital assets in the United States. Regulatory Clarity for Crypto: Congress and White House Align on Strategy David Sacks, President Trump's cryptocurrency czar, joined Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.