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Bitcoin shows a considerable lead of 85% over Ethereum in terms of realized capitalization, a sign of increased investor confidence in the world's leading cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin ETFs marked their sixth consecutive day of redemptions, with a $150 million outflow, led by heavy withdrawals from Fidelity and Grayscale. Ether ETFs also saw no relief, shedding $38.79 million and slipping closer to the $5 billion net asset mark.
The US economy is again suffering due to the fact that Donald Trump is still responsible for new tariff policies. The policies have influenced the US dollar's strength and caused financial market uncertainty. Bitcoin, however, is gaining traction as a safer alternative for investors to store their funds.
TL;DR Markus Thielen, head analyst at 10x Research, warns that investor excitement over a bullish Bitcoin surge may be premature due to growing signs of a global recession. While recessions often lead to monetary stimulus that can benefit Bitcoin, in the short term the asset could face bearish pressure.
Sidechain developer StarkWare and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers claim to have created a workaround for multiple Bitcoin script limitations.According to a recent research paper, the new design claims to allow the deployment of complex smart contracts on Bitcoin in a more capital-efficient manner. The new system may also be vastly more efficient from a computing standpoint.
The US dollar index crashed to its lowest level since April 2022 as the trade war between China and the US escalated and jitters in the bond market continued.
Michael Saylor, Bitcoin evangelist and Strategy (formerly Microstrategy) founder and currently its executive chairman, continues to confirm his support for BTC and maintains a bullish stance on Bitcoin.
A massive withdrawal has just rocked the crypto space, and one popular USD-based cryptocurrency exchange in particular. The talk is of a staggering 7,002 BTC, equivalent to around $578,646,289, leaving Kraken in an unknown direction.
Ethereum's 77% collapse against Bitcoin hides a quiet technical renaissance that could fuel its long-term revival.
Lomond School declares parents can pay tuition fees in Bitcoin starting from Autumn, in a landmark move that makes it the first school in the U.K to accept Bitcoin payments.
As Bitcoin falls and volatility spreads, Schiff sees the end. But with the S&P now mirroring BTC's behavior, is Bitcoin really failing?
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar's value against a basket of foreign currencies, has dropped to a three-year low. The decline contrasts with gold's performance, which hit an all-time high of $3,220 amid rising trade war tensions.
The Bitcoin market continues to see some sense of stability, as the other financial markets around the world are essentially on fire at the moment. Because of this, the market will continue to be one that I think stays in a wide range.
TL;DR Bitcoin ETFs witnessed $150M in outflows on a single day, marking the sixth consecutive day of redemptions amid mounting macroeconomic worries. Nearly $800M of cumulative withdrawals over six trading sessions underscore a mass shift towards safe-haven assets like gold and government bonds.
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) in a latest discussion paper has proposed updates to crypto regulation. It plans to divide digital assets into two categories so that it could be regulated better and aims to make crypto rules more effective and easier to apply.
BABY, the native token of Babylon, is poised for potential growth following its recent airdrop and the launch of the Babylon Genesis Network. The network's innovative approach to Bitcoin staking has sparked significant interest and the rapid adoption, driven by strategic partnerships and robust tokenomics, could propel BABY's price past $0.2 by April's end.
Despite growing expectations of a Fed interest rate cut, bitcoin may face short-term headwinds before gaining bullish momentum.
Proposed by Bitcoin Policy Institute, Bitcoin Bonds are hybrid securities combining the features of both traditional bonds and cryptocurrency. Bitbonds tend to offer a 1% fixed yield plus Bitcoin price gains to fund projects and ease the U.S.'s elevated debt burden.
The financial landscape is in turmoil. While Bitcoin, often criticized for its legendary volatility, goes through a phase of relative stability, the S&P 500 is surging like a speculative asset.
A New York lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments, signaling growing political momentum for digital asset integration in public services. Assembly Bill A7788, introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, seeks to amend state financial law to allow New York state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment.
The crypto market lost momentum over the past 24 hours, as cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), registered notable declines. As a result, the crypto market cap shrunk by just over 1%, falling to $2.58 trillion.
This year's Bitcoin price prediction targets $250K – but is this viable? And if so, what's the best altcoin to buy to make the most of it?
Bitcoin (BTC) has significantly outpaced Ethereum (ETH) in realized market capitalization growth, according to April 10 data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. Since the FTX crash in November 2022, Bitcoins realized cap has soared by $468 billion, marking a 117% increase.
Bitcoin may be nearing a key bottom, according to legendary trader John Bollinger. The creator of the widely used Bollinger Bands tool suggests the cryptocurrency could be forming a bullish W bottoming pattern.
Bitcoin (BTC) faced renewed market pressure as macroeconomic concerns overshadowed optimism from a brief tariff pause between the U.S. and China. U.S. markets opened with a pullback following a strong rally, as investor sentiment quickly shifted to the broader economic risks posed by escalating trade tensions with China.
Bloomberg senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone has reiterated his ultra-bearish Bitcoin price forecast, claiming a plunge to $10,000 is a simple reversion to the mean. McGlone argues that Bitcoin has been riding the coattails of the U.S. stock markets record-breaking rally and lacks the stability often associated with safe-haven assets.
Bitcoin advocate and MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has once again stirred the crypto world with a powerful one-liner on X (formerly Twitter), posting, Buy the Future a phrase where the B includes four vertical strokes, signaling a bold endorsement of Bitcoin (BTC). This tweet coincided with a sharp 10% BTC price surge, catapulting from $76,787 to a peak of $83,246.
Bitcoin could be in for a major rally as the Trump administration signals support for a weaker U.S. dollar, according to a recent report by crypto asset manager Bitwise. Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, emphasized, The Trump administration wants a significantly weaker dollar, especially in the context of recent tariff negotiations.
Crypto analyst and trader Ali Martinez is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may not be done correcting despite the recent bounce. Martinez tells his 135,000 followers on the social media platform X that market indicators, including a “death cross” on the daily timeframe, suggest Bitcoin is not convincingly breaking out.
Bitcoin is once again under fire from Peter Schiff, CEO of Euro Pacific Asset Management, who claims the cryptocurrency is losing to gold. Schiff points to the underwhelming price performance of Bitcoin, which is trading nearly 30% below its February peak, while gold has surged to a new all-time high of $3,176.
Bitcoin-denominated life insurance startup Meanwhile has secured $40 million in Series A funding, according to CEO Zac Townsends announcement on X. The funding round was led by Framework Ventures and Fulgur Ventures, with early Bitcoin supporter Wences Casares joining as an investor.
Bitcoin miners in the U.S. are scrambling to adjust to new tariffs introduced by the Trump administration, which are expected to significantly raise costs for ASIC miners, electrical components, and mining infrastructure. Despite a 90-day grace period that softened initial tariff rates to 10% for most countriesexcluding Chinauncertainty remains around long-term trade policy.
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey recently emphasized Bitcoins relevance depends on scaling payments. But this perspective overlooks where true adoption potential lies: unlocking utility through Bitcoin DeFi and Layer 2 (L2) innovation.
XRPs performance against Bitcoin (BTC) appears primed for a shift, with the XRP/BTC weekly chart tightening into a narrow range, signaling that a major move could be on the horizon. After weeks of sideways trading and minimal volatility, XRP is showing signs of building pressuresimilar to its late 2024 pattern, which preceded a notable breakout.
Bitcoin (BTC), the top cryptocurrency by market cap, has surged nearly 5%, reaching an intraday high of $81,798 on Bitstamp. The rally follows the U.S. governments announcement of a 90-day tariff pause for non-retaliating countries.
The crypto market is once again facing turbulence as BlackRock, the $10 trillion asset management giant, transferred 3,296 BTCworth approximately $254 millionto Coinbase, according to blockchain tracker Lookonchain. This sudden move has triggered widespread speculation and concern among traders, as such large transfers to centralized exchanges are often interpreted as signals to sell.
Bitcoin (BTC) is quietly approaching a rare and potentially bearish technical setup on the daily chart: the risk of back-to-back death crosses. Currently trading just above $76,000, BTC remains within a familiar range, but the momentum tells a different story.
The bitcoin price is braced for a dollar "confidence crisis" as the ICE U.S.
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The current state of the US dollar is not among the best, as the US-China war extends amid tariff discussions. Meanwhile, this economic turmoil is high, and the BTC price is bouncing, building an image as a safe haven.
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) Ratio is currently on a record streak against the metric for Ethereum. Bitcoin Has Continued To Dominate Ethereum In MVRV Recently In its latest weekly report, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed about the divergence forming between Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Peter Schiff, a long-time critic of Bitcoin, has once again issued an unpleasant statement for all BTC holders: “Bitcoin was born out of the financial crisis of 2008. Ironically, the financial crisis of 2025 will kill it.
A member of Sweden's parliament has proposed adding Bitcoin to the country's national foreign exchange reserves, suggesting increased openness to cryptocurrency adoption in Europe following recent moves by the United States.Swedish MP Rickard Nordin has issued an open letter urging Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson to consider adopting Bitcoin (BTC) as a national reserve asset. “Sweden has a tradition of a conservative and carefully managed foreign exchange reserve, mainly consisting of foreign currencies and gold,” Nordin wrote in a letter registered on April 8, adding: “At the same time, there is a rapid development in digital assets, and several international players regard bitcoin as a custodian and a hedge against inflation.
The Financial Services Agency of Japan is taking a strategic step towards crypto regulation. In the latest development, the FSA released a discussion paper that intends to classify digital assets into categories, based on the distribution of funds.
The XRP/BTC weekly chart looks like it's about to change after the alternative cryptocurrency has been trading sideways against its main counterpart for the past few weeks; stuck in a tight range with less and less volatility.