The cryptocurrency market had a damp close to the first quarter of 2025. Bitcoin's price slumped 6.49% in Q1 2025, marking its weakest start since 2020. On the other hand, Ethereum's performance was even worse, as it plunged 37.98% for its most disappointing opening quarter since 2018.

Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above the $82,500 zone. BTC is now consolidating gains and might attempt to clear the $85,850 resistance.

Criminals are leveraging counterfeit McAfee pop-ups to deceive individuals in Pinellas County, Florida, by gaining unauthorized remote access to personal computers. Once control is obtained, scammers manipulate victims into transferring funds through bitcoin ATMs, purchasing gold bars, or withdrawing substantial cash amounts that are later picked up by couriers.

SEC and Ripple pause appeal proceedings, sparking optimism for XRP. But watchdog reports raise transparency concerns in crypto enforcement.

Robert Kiyosaki warns the U.S. dollar is being wiped out, urging investors to buy bitcoin now, saying it's not too late to protect wealth and gain freedom.

Bitcoin supporters have long raised concerns about the accuracy of U.S. economic data, and recent events seem to validate their position.

Bitcoin is still expected to hit $1.8 million by 2035, despite recent price drops and reduced investor interest driven by global trade tensions.

Bitcoin dropped over 2% on Sunday as Trump's mixed signals on China tariffs spooked crypto traders and stoked inflation fears.

Shiba Inu is still flirting with the prospect of more declines, including the undesirable possibility of adding another zero to its already low value even after a slight price recovery. Although SHIB's recent price increase to $0.0000123 provided short-term respite, on a larger scale it lacks the substance necessary to start a long-term bull run.

Unocoin, India's longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network, powered by Voltage, marking an advancement in bitcoin and stablecoin adoption within the growing Indian crypto market.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has faced significant volatility in recent weeks, with its price dropping over 15% in the past week alone.

Bitcoin surged back into the spotlight this weekend after President Trump unexpectedly announced a 90-day pause on key tech tariffs on Wednesday. This move appears to have reignited risk appetite across the crypto market.

Bitcoin (BTC) made a brilliant comeback this week, rising more than 7%, indicating solid buying at lower levels. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said in a post on X that the US bond market crisis could be setting the stage for more policy response, and that could result in an “up only mode” for Bitcoin.Blockchain and intelligence platform Glassnode said in a post on X that Bitcoin had built solid support at $79,000, with roughly 40,000 Bitcoin accumulated there.

Bit Digital, Inc. has secured a lease-to-own agreement for a 202,000-square-foot site in Saint-Jérôme, Québec, to develop a Tier 3 data center supporting its 5MW colocation contract with artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure firm Cerebras Systems.

A crypto analyst who nailed the 2021 Bitcoin market meltdown believes that BTC may be in the midst of forming a bullish reversal pattern.

The Bitcoin price action this weekend has been quite bubbly and impressive, with the premier cryptocurrency reclaiming the $85,000 level on Saturday, April 12. This burst of bullish momentum came after United States President Donald Trump's exemption of smartphones, computers, and chips from the new trade tariffs.

Bitcoin's valuation in South Korea took an interesting turn last week, dipping into a discount amidst the dramatic volatility rocking global financial systems. This marked the first instance of such a discount in nearly four months, breaking a streak where the country consistently observed a premium.

An insurance startup that pays out policyholders in Bitcoin (BTC) is now reportedly valued at nearly $200 million after a successful Series A fundraising round. According to a new report by Fortune, crypto life insurance firm Meanwhile has raised $40 million in its latest fundraising round, bringing its valuation to $190 million.

Bitcoin (BTC) proponent Michael Saylor has hinted the company he co-founded, Strategy (MSTR), may be set to announce an additional BTC purchase this week shortly after revealing it expects a net loss in the first quarter of the year over unrealized losses on its massive BTC holdings.

Michael Sayor, former chief executive officer at business intelligence firm MicroStrategy, has hinted that the company will announce another Bitcoin purchase on Monday.

Bitcoin (BTC) has moved to reclaim the $86,000 price level following a 2.65% gain in the last 24 hours. Notably, the premier cryptocurrency has maintained a bullish form over the past few rising by over 15% since retesting the $74,000 rice zone.

The price of Bitcoin has found its way back above the $85,000 mark, marking a huge success in the recovery from the coin's latest slump toward $74,000. According to an on-chain analyst, this recent correction might not be as ominous as initially thought and could be part of a broader bull cycle.

Bitcoin bears tested long-term support at $75,000 to start April, but one popular Dutch crypto fund manager and price analyst spots an opportunity to profit from the selloff.

MicroStrategy is lacing up for a potential Bitcoin purchase after Michael Saylor flashed the tell-tale buy signal. The incoming purchase will be the company's first in Q2 after pausing Bitcoin purchases at the start of April in an eyebrow-raising move.

US Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and John Fetterman have introduced the Clean Cloud Act of 2025. The bill aims to reduce carbon emissions from energy-intensive crypto-mining operations and artificial intelligence data centers.

There has been a big shift in the lower half of the crypto top 20 today, and popular meme coin Shiba Inu is once again in the spotlight — but not in the direction SHIB holders might prefer.

A 346% liquidation imbalance is exactly what happened today as Bitcoin (BTC) flushed out $52 million in longs against just $15 million in shorts, flipping sentiment and price direction without any macro trigger or breaking news — just a correction born purely from market structure going too far in one direction.

Bitcoin traded at $83,681 on April 13, 2025, with a market capitalization of $1.66 trillion, a 24-hour trading volume of $26.01 billion, and an intraday price range between $83,648 and $85,731, as the asset moved within a tightening technical consolidation.

Bitcoin is now trading above the $85,000 mark following an impressive rally that began on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Bitcoin appears ready for a technical breakout from its multi-month downtrend after pumping from its weekly low of $74,773 to below $84,000 at last check on Sunday.

Cryptocurrency Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is outpacing the S&P 500 during the ongoing market panic, according to Jamie Coutts, chief crypto analyst at Real Vision. What Happened: Coutts noted Bitcoin's relatively lower level of correction, despite its typical volatility, compared to its historical price fluctuations.

Saylor's continued Bitcoin investment amid significant losses highlights the high-risk, high-reward nature of cryptocurrency strategies. The post Saylor signals new Bitcoin buy after Strategy reports nearly $6 billion Q1 unrealized loss appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

New York may soon let you pay taxes and rent in Bitcoin. A new bill could change how the state handles crypto.

Several altcoins post impressive gains, even as Bitcoin trades sideways below $85,000. PumpBTC and Undeads Games have both surged approximately 60% in the past 24 hours.

Widely followed crypto analyst Rekt Capital says that Bitcoin (BTC) is displaying textbook pre-rally behavior as technical indicators and price action flash green. The pseudonymous analyst tells his 543,000 followers on the social media platform X that BTC is showing bullish divergence with the relative strength index (RSI).

Bitcoin (BTC) hit an eleven-day high on April 13 as the crypto market relief rally closely tracked US financial policy changes. BTC/USD 1-hour chart.

Stellar (XLM) could be on the verge of a major move, as a classic setup on its hourly chart might trigger a 15% swing, but the direction remains uncertain.

BTC's Open Interest increased sharply leading to a price close at $84, but this leverage driven pump signaled caution.

Bitcoin has broken out of a technical formation that may place it on track toward a decisive test zone between $96,200 and $102,100. If confirmed in the coming days, the movement would represent a major price development in Bitcoin's ongoing market structure.

As geopolitical events reduce pressure on both traditional and digital markets, Bitcoin is exhaling with relief. Trade uncertainty caused a period of volatility, but a significant 90-day tariff pause on important tech imports has sped up the recovery.

Lomond School, a private institution in Scotland, will begin accepting Bitcoin for tuition payments and is collaborating with Bitcoin author Saifedean Ammous to introduce a new curriculum focused on Bitcoin and Austrian economics. Ammous, author of The Bitcoin Standard, is developing an educational curriculum combining the principles of Bitcoin (BTC) and Austrian economics.

Bitcoin (BTC) trades at $84,457.07 with a $1.67T market cap after reclaiming $86K. RSI near 60 and CMF at 0.02 reflect a neutral to bullish market structure.

The past week in the world of cryptocurrency was nothing short of eventful. The market saw significant fluctuations, largely influenced by President Donald Trump's tariff announcements.

BTC could be gaining market share among long traders.

The meme coin market is bouncing back after Trump stopped plans to raise tariffs and new inflation data showed signs of slowing down. This positive news helped Bitcoin move closer to $85,000, which triggered buying interest in popular meme coins like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.

The week is ending bullish for most of the coins, according to CoinMarketCap.

After dropping to $75,000 during Trump's tariff war, Bitcoin has bounced back significantly. With the current Bitcoin dollar price at $84,800, the $100K milestone is once again in sight.

Shiba Inu is currently experiencing an identity crisis as it is nowhere near its own version from 2021. SHIB seems to be losing steam quickly due to poor fundamentals, waning whale interest and a lack of leadership.