Metaplanet acquired 645.74 BTC when cash-secured put options they sold were exercised, and received 50.26 BTC as premiums from selling those options.

After failing to start the monthly trade on a bearish note, the crypto markets are trying to cope with the latest bearish trend.

The giant stablecoin issuer funnels 15% of quarterly profits into BTC as a reserve asset, a strategy in place since May 2023.

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The crypto market crawled back slightly on April 1 as investors bought the dip after a brutal quarter in which Bitcoin and Ethereum dropped by 12% and 45%, respectively.

Russian-language darknet marketplaces have strengthened their dominance and account for over 97% of cryptocurrency-enabled sales volume. According to a new report by blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, this is a 1% increase from 2023.

Selling pressure from long-term holders has slowed, and transfer volumes have returned to levels seen at the start of the bull run.

Grayscale is looking to convert its private Digital Large Cap Fund, which contains Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, and Cardano, to become an ETF.

Michael Saylor, founder and chairman of the Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) Bitcoin-focused giant, has taken to his official account on the X platform to address his followers about the world's primary cryptocurrency Bitcoin.

Bitcoin has had a very rough Q1 for 2025, and while I do think that things will pick up sooner or later, the reality is that a lot of this noise in the market probably isn't going anywhere.

Bitcoin (BTC) price has been hovering in the $80K to $85K region for some time, with no signs of a recovery. However, many investors are optimistic about a BTC and crypto recovery due to the improving macroeconomic conditions, especially the recent uptick in the Global Liquidity Index.

The broker has a buy rating on the shares with a $23 price target.

Bitcoin is attempting to stabilize after a corrective move from the $92K region, with the price currently rebounding from the $80K support zone. Momentum remains fragile, and bulls need to confirm the follow-through above key resistance.

The $159 level is a key support to watch for Aave (AAVE), while a break below could send prices toward $128.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has reclaimed the $84,000 level on Tuesday morning, sparking speculation about whether its price correction is over. What Happened: Prominent pseudonymous analyst Kevin stated on Tuesday on X that he believes Bitcoin's correction to be almost over.

Bitcoin has been navigating sharp volatility and renewed selling pressure as financial markets continue to face deep uncertainty. Global investors are reacting to rising geopolitical tensions and erratic policy moves, particularly from US President Donald Trump, whose latest tariff announcements have added fuel to an already unstable environment.

Bitcoin opened April 1, 2025, at $83,882 with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion, a 24-hour trade volume of $28.60 billion, and an intraday price range between $81,287 and $84,490. Oscillators showed mixed momentum and moving averages were broadly bearish, suggesting a consolidating market with a cautious upward bias.

Tether bought 8,888 BTC for $735 million in Q1 2025. Total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 100,521 BTC, worth $8.41 billion.

In the first quarter of 2025, USDT issuer Tether has scooped up a massive 8,888 Bitcoin (BTC) worth a whopping $735 million.

Metaplanet cemented its position among the top corporate Bitcoin holders globally following the acquisition of 696 BTC, valued at approximately $67.8 million (¥10.152 billion), on April 1. This move boosts the firm's total Bitcoin holdings to 4,046 BTC, worth around ¥52.368 billion or $350 million.

Tether has added 8,888 BTC to its reserves, equivalent to $735 million, during the first quarter of 2025.

The use of hydrocarbon fuels in mining Bitcoin has seen a sharp decline over the past 13 years, with the use of coal energy in mining dropping significantly. The share of coal energy use in Bitcoin (BTC) mining has dropped from 63% in 2011 to 20% in 2024, an average annual decrease of roughly 8%, according to a new report released on March 31 by the MiCA Crypto Alliance.

The return of familiar patterns in the bitcoin market is intriguing. Just like in 2020, whales – those entities holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC – are starting to accumulate massively, despite the prevailing volatility.

The upcoming disclosure will reveal what the government owns at the moment and its plan regarding digital assets in the future.

Bitcoin (BTC) has faced a challenging start to 2025, recording its worst quarterly returns in seven years during Q1.

The state of Kentucky has dropped its lawsuit against Coinbase, marking the end of almost two years of fighting with the exchange on its staking services. A joint court filing by the Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions and the crypto exchange disclosed this on March 31.

Currently, the Bitcoin market stands at least 22.94% below the all-time peak, and is around 1.84% below the closing price of March 1. This month, the US share market has also experienced a decline of 6%. Experts blame the sharp drop in the global liquidity for the downtrend in the markets.

Charles Hoskinson envisions Cardano enhancing Bitcoin's DeFi, integrating with the Lightning Network, and surpassing Ethereum.

Stablecoin issuer Tether (CRYPTO: USDT) and Japanese firm Metaplanet Inc. have significantly increased their Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserves in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting a growing corporate trend of cryptocurrency investment. What Happened: Tether acquired 8,888 Bitcoin for approximately $735 million, bringing its total holdings to 92,646 BTC, valued at $7.8 billion as of April 1.

Chun Wang became the first known bitcoiner to launch into Earth's orbit late Monday onboard the SpaceX Fram2 mission he funded.

Japan-based Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing 696 BTC for 10.152 billion yen ($67 million), the company announced in an April 1 post on X. The investment pushes Metaplanet's total Bitcoin stash to 4,046 BTC, valued at over $341 million at the time of writing.

While retail investors panic-sell, whales keep accumulating - their holdings up 2.6% in just five weeks despite market turbulence.

Bangkok-based Kliff Capital has committed $3 million to Asia-focused blockchain investment firm Sora Ventures in a move aimed at scaling Bitcoin-centric corporate treasury models across key Asian markets. The investment will support Sora Ventures' ongoing efforts to expand institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, particularly among publicly listed companies.

At press time, Bitcoin (BTC) was changing hands for $84,250 with the price of BTC increasing by 3.37% over the past 24 hours bringing year-to-date (YTD) losses down to 9.90%.

Tether, issuer of the USDT stablecoin, acquired 8,888 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025, according to onchain data.Onchain transaction data shows that Tether moved its newly acquired Bitcoin (BTC), worth roughly $750 million at the time of writing, from a Bitfinex address to a wallet it controls. Data provided by onchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence shows that the firm currently holds 100,521 BTC, worth about $8.46 billion.

Bitcoin ETFs posted a second consecutive month of net outflows, with inflows slowing as retail interest remains weak.

Brazil's judiciary approves NFT-based subpoenas in a major crypto fraud case involving BWA Brazil and 11,200 BTC, worth $900 million.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) appears to be locked in a mini bear market, with weak technical signals, fading momentum, and a lack of fresh catalysts weighing heavily on price action, according to a Tuesday market note from 10x Research. What Happened: In the report, the firm said Bitcoin is currently trading below its key trend model level of $88,000—an indicator they consider crucial for gauging bull versus bear cycles.

In a shocking turn of events, Bitcoin has surged to an unbelievable $500,000 on a crypto exchange, sending traders into a frenzy. Is this the beginning of a new era?

Bitcoin's long-term holders remain bullish, with their wealth seeing a sharp rise.

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc acquired an additional 696 BTC using cash-secured put options, bringing its total holdings to 4,046 BTC.

BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink, says that the US dollar risks losing its dominance to Bitcoin, a sentiment shared by political heavyweights like Senator Cynthia Lummis. We take a look at how pro-crypto assertions like these could help rally the market and fuel new crypto projects like Solaxy ($SOLX) and Bitcoin Bull Token ($BTCBULL).

Recently, BlackRock introduced a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe. It has sparked serious discussions in the cryptocurrency community about Europe's BTC adoption. During these discussions, many have expressed concerns about the slow BTC adoption trend in the European Union.

A rocky quarter has ended in an 11% loss for bitcoin and the biggest for the S&P 500 since Q2 2022. Here's what traders say ahead of the April 2 tariffs kicking in.

In their new policy brief, “Bitcoin-Enhanced Treasury Bonds: An Idea Whose Time Has Come,” the co-authors, Andrew Hohns and Matthew Pines, present a fresh approach to tackling the $9.3 trillion of federal debt set to mature within the next year. With interest rates approaching 4.

The Japanese company Metaplanet, primarily active in the hotel sector, has recently announced a new significant investment in Bitcoin (BTC). With the purchase of an additional 696 BTC worth approximately 58.5 million dollars, Metaplanet brings its total reserve to 4,046 BTC, thus consolidating its position among the main public players in the Bitcoin sector.

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