What's on the minds of cryptocurrency enthusiasts this weekend? Touching grass?

Bitcoin could soon undergo its most significant cryptographic upgrade as developer Agustin Cruz introduces the Quantum-Resistant Address Migration Protocol (QRAMP), a draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposal (BIP) aimed at shielding the network from future quantum threats. The proposal recommends a network-wide migration of BTC from legacy wallets to ones secured by post-quantum cryptography.

The U.S. stock market suffered a historic $5.4 trillion wipeout following President Donald Trumps announcement of reciprocal tariffs. Within just two days, the SP 500 plunged to an 11-month low, and the Nasdaq 100 entered bear market territory with an 11% drop.

Bitcoin is beginning to show signs of an impending breakout following Monday's potential spike in market volatility. Santiment data indicates that the term "decoupling" has been used more often than ever before on websites such as X, Reddit, Telegram and 4Chan.

The past week was a whirlwind of activity in the cryptocurrency world. From Ripple's concerns about the UK's crypto regulation to Circle's renewed public listing ambitions, and the anticipated Bitcoin price surge, there was no shortage of intriguing developments.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes that Bitcoin's bull cycle is already over.

Macro investor Luke Gromen says that the White House may have caused a massive change in the way that Bitcoin (BTC) trades.

Wall Street banks are staring down the barrel of an “existential” bitcoin and crypto crisis as Trump pushes for radical new legislation

The first quarter of 2025 was dominated by talks of the altcoin season, as is usually the case when the bull cycle is ending. In past cycles, capital tends to rotate from Bitcoin to other cryptocurrencies as investors look for maximum gain before the arrival of the bear market.

Market shakeout: Is Bitcoin eyeing $100k amid macro deleveraging cycle?

Bitcoin (BTC -1.10%) fell by 5.4% on April 3 as the Trump administration's newly announced tariff policies were digested by the market. Now, with economic uncertainty sky-high and investors looking for havens from the turmoil, it's an open question whether the tariffs might deal severe harm to the cryptocurrency sector -- or if crypto might just end up getting dragged down along with everything else.

You won't find anyone more bullish on Bitcoin (BTC -0.79%) than Michael Saylor. As the executive chairman of the Bitcoin treasury company MicroStrategy, which now goes by the name Strategy, Saylor more or less pioneered the idea of taking a struggling company and using its available funds to buy hoards of the world's largest cryptocurrency.

Ethereum and Bitcoin went through very different trajectories in the first quarter of 2025, and the divergence could not be more obvious. According to data from on-chain analytics firm IntoTheBlock, Ethereum underperformed significantly, dropping nearly 50% in value over the past three months.

Mike McGlone, a senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, has reiterated his prediction that Bitcoin might end up losing a zero.

BTC closed Q1 2025 with a 12% decline due to selling pressure from long-term holders offloading their assets and ETF outflows.

Bitcoin faces a key obstacle, with no rally alignment.

Bitcoin (BTC -0.69%) is increasingly an asset that major businesses are looking to buy and hold. That doesn't necessarily mean that average investors should copy their move -- after all, it doesn't make sense to buy most of the other assets that companies need to operate.

Market volatility poses risk to $1 trillion Treasury basis trades. A potential blowup could trigger a global dash for cash.

The price of Bitcoin has had an interesting performance so far in 2025, starting the year with a run to a new all-time high. However, the flagship cryptocurrency finished the year's first quarter with over 15% of its value shaved off in those three months.

Bitcoin's price has been stuck in a range, with its last trade above $90,000 occurring on March 7. By the end of the previous year, Bitcoin had surpassed the $100,000 mark, but this milestone was short-lived as the price quickly fell. Since then, Bitcoin has been on a downward trend, even dipping below $80,000.

BitMEX founder and crypto investor Arthur Hayes says gold and Bitcoin (BTC) are effectively replacing US Treasuries and equities as the predominant global reserve assets.

Is Bitcoin dominance peaking? What it means for your favorite altcoins?

PI and OKB are once again the top performers fromt the larger-cap alts today.

Bitcoin trades at the $83,700 price level while the stock market has lost over $3.5 trillion. Crypto experts and market analysts are celebrating as Bitcoin decouples from the traditional stock market.

The crypto market has closed yet another week, keeping traders and investors cautious with sluggish price performances. Bitcoin (BTC) price held the $83K level with no major gains in the past seven days.

Bitcoin ETFs recorded a $65 million outflow on Friday with no offsetting inflows, led by exits from GBTC, ARKB, and BITB. Ether ETFs, on the other hand, saw a small inflow of $2 million, breaking their multi-day outflow trend.

Bitcoin holds above $80K despite ETF outflows and Fed uncertainty. Market decoupling from stocks and gold signals a potential shift in crypto dynamics.

After a sharp dip to $81,254, Bitcoin is once again capturing attention as signs of a potential rebound begin to surface. The recent bounce from this critical level has given investors a glimmer of hope that the worst may be over for now.

Following the downturn in the United States' traditional markets, there has been increased commentary about the crypto bull cycle and its current phase. Nonetheless, the Bitcoin market has remained relatively steady compared to the blue-chip stocks in the US equities market over the past few days.

Bitcoin has maintained its price above $80,000 despite a massive sell-off in US stocks last week, sparking debate about its changing relationship with traditional risk assets. Related Reading: Bitcoin's Safe, Saylor Says, While Trump Waves The Tariff Sword Bitcoin Holds Ground While Stocks Tumble The US stock market lost $2.85 trillion on April 3, followed by another staggering drop of $3.25 trillion by the end of Friday's trading session.

It's been exactly a month since the Bitcoin price lost the $90,000 level, falling to around $77,000 in a single move. The premier cryptocurrency has yet to recover from this downturn, struggling to break out of the $82,000 – $87,000 range over the past few weeks.

XRP price rebounds above $2 as BTC and ETH see $50M in liquidations, but derivatives trading metrics suggest weekend volume weakness may pressure altcoins lower. Ripple (XRP) price holds $2 support as altcoins mirror Bitcoin's resilience to Trade War Triggers Ripple (XRP) price initially plunged to 30-day lows around $1.80 with hours after Trump announced

Since hitting a new all-time high in January, Bitcoin (BTC) has struggled to establish a bullish form resulting in a downtrend that has lasted over the last two months. According to prominent market analyst Egrag Crypto, the premier cryptocurrency could likely remain in correction for the next few months before launching a price rally.

Robert Kiyosaki declares the recession official and a depression imminent, urging urgent escape from collapsing paper assets into gold, silver, and bitcoin before it's too late.

Bitcoin is facing critical selling pressure as bulls struggle to reclaim the $90,000 level, while bears continue to test — but fail to break — the $81,000 support zone. The market remains stuck in a tight range, caught between resistance and support, with macroeconomic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions adding to the volatility.

Will Bitcoin emerge as the ultimate safe haven as global markets unravel under Trump's and China's tariff blows?

Arthur Hayes thinks Bitcoin is finally breaking out of its relationship with the Nasdaq. And he's blaming it on Donald Trump's new tariffs.

Tony “The Bull” Severino has issued a cautionary reminder to the crypto community not to fall into the trap of comparing Bitcoin's current cycle with its historic 2017 bull run. According to the technical analyst, a critical indicator on the monthly chart paints a very different picture from the one many investors hope for.

Bitcoin consolidates while global liquidity surges, setting up a potential explosive rally ahead.

Bitcoin price consolidates firmly above the $82,000 on Saturday, April 5, as investors rotate capital into crypto amid escalating U.S.–China trade tensions. Why Is Bitcoin Price Rising Amid the U.S.–China Trade War?

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju avers that the Bitcoin bull market is over as prices hover around the $82K mark. The expert hinges his theory for Bitcoin price on key technicals, analyzing the relationship between Realized Cap, Market Cap, and selling pressure to reach his conclusions.

If you blinked this week, you might've missed the biggest market meltdown since 2008. U.S. stocks have lost over $11T since January, and there's no sign of the bleeding slowing down.

Today marks the 50th birthday of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin. While the identity of Nakamoto remains a mystery, Bitcoin's impact on global finance is undeniable.

The SEC's regulatory review may lead to reduced oversight, potentially fostering innovation and growth in the crypto industry. The post Acting SEC chair Uyeda directs staff to review statements on investment contract framework, Bitcoin futures fund guidance appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cardano (ADA) continues to take center stage as the first blockchain platform anchored on peer-reviewed research.

The mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, celebrates his 50th birthday today, as his innovation revolutionizes global finance and now attracts major economic powers.

The proposal outlines a plan to enforce a network-wide migration of BTC from legacy wallets to ones secured by post-quantum cryptography.