US inflation dropped in March, raising optimism that the Federal Reserve will adopt a more dovish tone in upcoming meetings—boosting crypto prices. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the headline Consumer Price Index fell from 0.
Bitcoin inflows to Binance have surged over the past 12 days as today's CPI data release looms — are investors bracing to sell? In his recent post on X, CryptoQuant's Maarten Regterschot pointed out that over 22K Bitcoin (BTC) —
A joint study conducted by Ripple and BCG predicts the market size for tokenized assets could hit $18.9 trillion in the next eight years as major institutions flock to blockchain technology.
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs may make inflation harder to tame, the Federal Reserve has noted.
Bitcoin prices showed a muted reaction today even as US CPI (Consumer Price Index) data showed inflation eased to 2.4% in March, down from 2.8% in February.
Here's what might propel a 150% price increase for BTC.
Bitcoin Magazine Senate Confirms Pro Bitcoin Paul Atkins As SEC Chair The U.S. Senate has confirmed Paul Atkins as the new Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a 52-44 vote, placing the longtime Wall Street consultant and former Republican commissioner at the helm of one of the most powerful financial regulatory agencies in the country.
Bitcoin ETFs posted a fifth straight day of outflows, losing $127 million, led again by a major exit from Blackrock's IBIT. Ether ETFs weren't spared either, with $11.19 million exiting the space, pushing total net assets further below the $6 billion threshold.
On Wednesday, Bitcoin surged more than 8% to reach a high of $83,588 following President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on new reciprocal tariffs for over 75 countries, excluding China. Investors and market analysts viewed the move as a signal of relief, reflecting hopes that the rapid escalation of tariffs would abate, at least temporarily.
TL;DR Over 22,000 BTC, worth approximately $1.82 billion, were transferred to Binance just before the U.S. CPI announcement, sparking speculation of a potential correction or a fresh rally. Trump's temporary pause on tariffs brought brief relief to the crypto market.
The dramatic 90% decline in XRP payment volume is one of the most prominent warning signs that account-to-account transactions have sharply decreased, indicating a decline in user engagement and network utility.
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and one of crypto's most influential voices, has become a case study in how deep macro knowledge and on-chain strategy can lead to massive wealth in volatile markets. What Happened: In a recent thread, on-chain analyst DeFiTracer traced Hayes' journey from getting fired in 2013 from an ETF trading desk to becoming a billionaire by pioneering 100x leveraged crypto trading.
Tariffs contribute to stagflation, and this benefits scarce assets such as gold and bitcoin, the report said.
As soon as new global tariffs were announced on April 2, Bitcoin (BTC 7.46%) started to head lower. It now trades under $80,000.
In a statement, the company highlighted Bitcoin's unique characteristics, including its decentralized nature and geopolitical neutrality. It positioned Bitcoin as a potential alternative form of money.
Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent price slide has become more than just a correction, now reflecting a deep contraction in capital inflows, liquidity and investor sentiment, according to new on-chain data from analytics firm Glassnode. What Happened: The firm's report released on Wednesday identifies $93,000 as a critical threshold that must be reclaimed to re-establish bullish momentum in the market.
Investment firm Bitwise has reaffirmed its prediction that Bitcoin could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025, despite ongoing global trade tensions.
Bitcoin (BTC) holders can survive the recent drawdown, with support levels at $72,000 and $65,000 based on previous market average prices. In the short term, BTC may still revisit a lower range under $80,000.
Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan is still bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) despite the tariff-induced fragility across global markets. Hougan says in a new interview with Scott Melker that BTC is the “canary in the coal mine” and has been leading the market for the past 4-5 months.
Binance experienced strong inflows of 22,106 BTC to its reserves.
Bitcoin Layer 2s:- The race to scale Bitcoin and bring it into the DeFi ecosystem is heating up. Emerging Bitcoin Layer 2s like Bitlayer are making significant efforts to introduce Ethereum-like capabilities to the Bitcoin network.
TL;DR $200K Target Amid Tariff Fallout: Bitwise backs its $200K Bitcoin price target for 2025, believing Trump's tariff policies will weaken the U.S. dollar and fuel Bitcoin's ascent.
XRP has faced a month-long downtrend that saw it dip below the $2 mark, erasing the gains made earlier this year.
On April 10, 2025, the Chinese yuan (CNY) hit its lowest level in 18 years against the US dollar (USD) amid escalating tensions in the ongoing trade war between the two global economic giants.
Bitcoin is attempting to hold above $82k, while altcoins like Fartcoin, Flare, and Bittensor led the charge among top gainers. Ethereum, XRP and Solana all saw notable gains in the past 24 hours. Currently, the total crypto market cap sits near $2.6 trillion.
VanEck reports that China and Russia are settling some energy trades using Bitcoin, highlighting a growing trend of de-dollarization and Bitcoin's emerging role as a neutral settlement layer in global trade. The post VanEck Confirms China and Russia Settling Energy Trades in Bitcoin appeared first on Cryptonews.
Pakistan is taking significant steps to harness its surplus electricity by channeling it into Bitcoin (BTC) mining and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. This marks a strategic pivot toward integrating cryptocurrency into its economic framework.
Trump's decision to pause on its aggressive tariffs for some nations has improved the sentiment in the broader crypto market. Compared to an extreme fear level of 18 on Wednesday, the fear & greed index is now at 39. Even so, buyers are still hesitant to place huge bets on their preferred majors.
President Donald Trump has reversed country-specific tariffs after a financial meltdown. Bitcoin (BTC) recovered following the announcement as bulls look to regain lost ground.
The crypto market has recorded massive gains in the last 24 hours as President Trump paused country-based tariffs. This lifeline has sparked bull pressure, flipping weekly outflows in most assets.
As financial institutions, corporations, and governments increasingly began to adopt Bitcoin, some observers of the crypto market started to question whether the four-year cycle model typically applied to Bitcoin is still relevant.
Despite escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana posted strong gains amid investor confidence.
Bitcoin investors recorded heavy losses this week following the largest long position liquidation in the current bull market. On April 6, more than 7,500 BTC with a value exceeding $500 million were erased across prominent trading exchanges as prices dropped from $83,000 to $74,000.
Pakistan is planning to redirect surplus electricity from its national grid to its Bitcoin mining strategy (and AI data centers). The government has strategically appointed Binance's founder, Chanpeng Zhao (CZ), to its crypto council to provide a helping hand.
XRP price has surged nearly 10% today, indicating a renewed market interest in Ripple's native asset. Notably, the robust surge comes amid a broader crypto market recovery and several other positive developments like the successful ETF launch in the US.
On Tuesday, investors yanked substantial amounts from the U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as macroeconomic uncertainties cast a shadow over the cryptocurrency's price prospects.
Bitcoin (BTC 5.89%) soared to an all-time high of $106,182 per coin in January. With the fourth Bitcoin halving firmly in the rearview mirror and a more crypto-friendly regime in the White House, the original cryptocurrency looked ready to skyrocket like it did in 2020 and 2017.
The Ripple price crash to $1.6 in the previous week took a toll on investors' sentiments. However, things began to move as the on-chain data reveals whales moving 70 million XRP in the last two weeks alone.
In a written inquiry to Minister of Finance Elisabeth Svantesson, MP Rickard Nordin asked about the possibility of including bitcoin as part of Sweden's foreign reserves. Nordin also proposed funding it with bitcoin seized by police and customs authorities.
In a tweet published earlier today, on-chain data aggregator IntoTheBlock shared some good news for Bitcoin investors, highlighting their persistence in holding and the resilience of BTC as an asset, demonstrated recently, while the markets were being shaken by the U.S.'s trade tariff foreign policy.
Bitcoin (BTC) risks becoming part of a “classic bull trap” when the US-China trade war takes its next step, analysis warns.In its latest bulletin to Telegram channel subscribers on April 10, trading firm QCP Capital cautioned over the latest crypto price rebound. QCP: Chinese “countermeasures” may leave crypto bulls stranded Bitcoin and altcoins joined global stock markets in rallying over the past 24 hours thanks to a decision by US President Donald Trump to pause many of his new trade tariffs.
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez used the Mayer Multiple to predict that Bitcoin could skyrocket to $208K if it breaks above $86,900.
In recent days, there have been significant capital outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs. Despite this, however, it is not a record-breaking outflow, neither in terms of volume nor duration.
So far this year, the price of Ripple's cryptocurrency, XRP (XRP 10.00%), has plunged by more than 10%. That's not too bad when considering its valuation soared by more than 200% in 2024.
Ethereum price is in a steep downward trend and could be nearing a make-or-break level as concerns about its network remains. ETH is in its fifth consecutive month in the red, and is now hovering at its lowest level since February 2020. It has plunged by over 87% from its all-time high.
From the absolute bottom to the top on Wednesday, Bitcoin recovered $9,000. This was as President Trump announced a 90-day pause in his imposition of tariffs.
Over the past decade, issuance of Tether's USDt (USDT) has consistently mirrored Bitcoin (BTC) price cycles, with mints often clustering around bull runs and burns following corrections.Data from Whale Alert shows the relation between USDT issuance and Bitcoin price movements by plotting Tether's net minting and burning alongside the price of Bitcoin from 2015 to early 2025. While many in the industry have long speculated about the correlation between USDT supply and BTC performance, this data set provides a clearer timeline for evaluating that relationship.
It looks like XRP might be gearing up for a big price move as the Bollinger Bands are showing signs that have usually conveyed an upward shift in the cryptocurrency's valuation. This time, they are pointing toward the $2.50 level, which would be a 27% move from its current trading range.