CryptoSlate's latest report dives deep into Bitcoin regulation to compile and summarize Bitcoin legislation in the US on a state-by-state basis.

China has taken a surprising step by allowing its currency, the yuan, to plunge to its weakest level since 2023. This move, seen as a response to increasing U.S. trade tariff pressure, is making waves in financial markets. However, this drop in the yuan's value could lead to something bigger—more interest in Bitcoin.

The crypto arm of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange said that the launch comes at a pivotal moment as demand for crypto exposure grows.

Bitcoin ETFs kicked off the week in the red, with zero net inflows recorded across all funds yesterday. This marks a cautious start, as investor sentiment appears to be worsening

Bitcoin is catching everyone off guard. Amid a stock market collapse triggered by Trump's new tariffs, the cryptocurrency is showing unexpected resilience.

A trader who nailed the Bitcoin market top earlier this year believes BTC will witness a period of falling prices in the coming months. Pseudonymous analyst Bluntz tells his 318,000 followers on the social media platform X that he thinks Bitcoin is already in a bear market that will last about two years.

Story Highlights The Bitcoin price today is . The BTC price could hit a maximum price of $170,000 in 2025. Increased adoption could push the BTC price beyond $600k by 2030. Bitcoin is stuck in a narrow price loop that now feels never-ending.

Cboe Global Markets, the largest global network for the exchange of derivatives and securities, has announced the launch of a new product: the Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index Futures, scheduled to debut on the Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) on April 28, 2025, pending regulatory approval. The new contracts result from collaborative work with FTSE Russell, a well-known entity for structuring market indices, and will be based on the FTSE Bitcoin Reduced Value Index (ticker: XBTF), equivalent to one-tenth of the main FTSE Bitcoin index value. For some time now, Cboe has been consolidating its position in the derivatives market on digital assets, and the introduction of XBTF futures represents a significant evolution. These cash-settled contracts are designed as the ideal complement to the options already active on the Cboe Bitcoin U.S. ETF index, completing an ecosystem that offers investors greater versatility, capital efficiency, and above all, new ways to navigate Bitcoin volatility. The XBTF contracts will be cash-settled, expiring on the last business day of each month, in the afternoon (time slot ‘P.M.'). A key point is that they will be managed by OCC, the same entity that already handles clearing for options on CBTX and MBTX, further strengthening the guarantee structure around these products.

Bitcoin price has stayed up for the second successive day, briefly crossing the $80,000 mark. Could it reclaim that level as a support?

Odious financial commentator Peter Schiff took a sarcastic jab at Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor after the latter tweeted that one Bitcoin equals one Bitcoin following the recent market crash.

April 8, 2025 05:47:45 UTC Why Crypto Market is Up Today? Crypto prices rallied today driven by investor optimism, rising institutional demand, and positive macro signals. Despite a sharp 5.5% dip, Bitcoin bounced back near $80K. Around $1.5B in bullish crypto bets were sold—the highest in 2025—raising concerns of continued option market pressure.

The cryptocurrency market today is navigating choppy waters as the overall investor sentiment makes its way into extreme fear. The global crypto market cap has tumbled by 4.06% over the past 24 hours, now at $2.53 trillion.

Anyone who bought Bitcoin this year, or short-term holders, is in a lot of pain at the moment, according to analysts.

Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs has increased the odds of a recession in the United States. The bank, along with other institutional giants, also backed more policy rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in response to the economic downturn.

Japan's Metaplanet strengthens its balance sheet with early bond repayment while US firms see over $4 billion in BTC value wiped out.

Analysts suggest the yuan's depreciation may lead to capital flight into bitcoin.

Speculation over a purported White House plan to pause tariffs for ninety days on all countries except China sent markets into a frenzy earlier today, triggering abrupt price reversals across equities, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. In a quick-fire series of conflicting updates, the rumor initially floated at around 10:10 AM ET, sparked momentum in risk assets, and was eventually deemed “fake news” by the White House.

The escalating US-China trade war has sent global markets into a frenzy, with BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believing that Chinese money could soon be entering Bitcoin. BTC price has already bounced back from yesterday's lows of $74,400, and is currently trading north of $80,000 levels as of press time.

Crypto asset investment products experienced net outflows of $240 million over the past week, according to the latest report from CoinShares. The trend reflects ongoing investor caution amid global economic headwinds, particularly surrounding recent US trade tariff announcements, which have raised concerns about future economic growth.

The global cryptocurrency market is showing signs of recovery after a shaky period marked by the infamous “Black Monday” crash on April 7. The market experienced a sharp downturn, with total liquidations surpassing $1 billion within just 24 hours.

Cboe Global Markets plans to roll out a new Bitcoin futures product later this month, subject to regulatory approval. In an Apr.

Bitcoin faced a notable sell pressure earlier today, with its price trading as low as $74,604. However, at the time of writing, the asset is seeing a quiet rebound with prices now hovering back above $79,000.

Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital, expressed a marked shift in his outlook regarding potential United States government purchases of Bitcoin in 2025.

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $80,000 zone. BTC is now correcting losses and might face resistance near the $80,500 zone.

Ethereum (ETH) has hit its lowest level against Bitcoin (BTC) since February 2020, sparking concern among crypto investors. On Monday, ETH/BTC plummeted to an intraday low of 0.01965 BTC on Binance.

Satoshi Nakamoto, the elusive creator of Bitcoin, has seen his portfolio shrink by over $30 billion, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The drop comes amid a broader crypto market downturn that saw Bitcoin tumble to a multi-month low of $74,604 before a slight rebound.

Acting SEC Chairman Mark Uyeda confirmed during a recent CNBC interview that Bitcoin and Ethereum are not considered securities, referencing past statements from former SEC Chair Gary Gensler. My predecessor, Chairman Gensler, has made it pretty clear that Ethereum and Bitcoin are not securities, Uyeda said.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) faced significant outflows on April 7, with over $151.8 million withdrawn, according to on-chain analytics shared by @lookonchain on X. The downturn affected nine out of ten U.S.-listed Bitcoin spot ETFs, coinciding with a sharp correction in the crypto market that saw Bitcoin plunge well below the $80,000 mark.

Pierre Rochard, a well-known Bitcoin maximalist and early adopter, first discovered Bitcoin in 2012 while studying at UT Austin. With a strong interest in Austrian economics and open-source software, he was drawn to Bitcoins promise of monetary sovereignty.

Bitcoin has not been immune to the ongoing global tariff dispute, which has rippled across financial markets and placed pressure on equities and digital assets. Over the past two weeks, Bitcoin has dropped by more than 10%, slipping under $75,000 earlier today—a level last seen in November 2024.

The first leveraged XRP ETF launches as Ripple braces for key court filings. Will SEC drop its appeal before April 16?

The CEO at on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant has declared the end of the Bitcoin bull cycle, but this analyst has provided a counterpoint.

Bitcoin prices dropped to their lowest value of the year today, falling below $75,000 as tariff concerns roiled global markets.

If bid-side absorption prevails, BTC's fragile set-up could flip into a bear trap.

Global cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced outflows of $240 million last week as investors pulled back due to concerns over new U.S. trade tariffs.

On April 7, 2025, the markets were thrown into turmoil after a false report claimed that President Donald Trump was considering a 90-day pause on global tariffs.

The global equity and cryptocurrency markets experienced significant downturns earlier today, as US President Donald Trump's country-specific reciprocal tariffs are set to take effect on April 9. The leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), has declined by more than 7% in the past 24 hours, and analysts predict further near-term challenges for the digital asset.

Binance Research published its report on Trump's tariffs and how they might impact the crypto market. It noted that the riskiest investments suffered the most, while RWAs and exchanges suffered the least.

BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes says that altcoins may finally see a boost once Bitcoin (BTC) breaks a certain price range. In a new interview on Crypto Banter, Hayes, the founder of crypto investment firm Maelstrom, says that he's expecting Bitcoin to continue dominating the crypto market for some time.

Bond yields surged at one point Monday while the equities and other risk assets fell. But what does it all mean for the average crypto trader?

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing surprising signs of resilience amid one of the most volatile macroeconomic environments in recent history as aggressive US tariffs rattled global markets and pushed risk assets into retreat. Despite a 19.

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) did not buy any Bitcoin or sell any common stock this week, breaking a long-running streak. The firm officially disclosed that it has $5.91 billion in unrealized losses due to downturns in the crypto market.

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block Inc., has warned that Bitcoin could face failure if it doesn't become a widespread payment method. His comments challenge the popular view of Bitcoin as “digital gold.

Pierre Rochard announced on April 7 a new firm focused on Bitcoin (BTC)-backed structured finance, called The Bitcoin Bond Company, with the goal of acquiring $1 trillion in BTC by 2046 on behalf of its clients.

Michael Saylor's company, Strategy, paused Bitcoin acquisitions during escalating U.S. trade tensions and a 10% BTC drop. The move hints at a shift in Strategy's approach amid $5.91B in unrealized losses. The post Michael Saylor's Strategy Suspends Bitcoin Buying appeared first on Cryptonews.

Corporate Bitcoin (BTC) treasuries collectively shed more than $4 billion in value after US President Donald Trump's tariffs triggered a global market sell-off, data shows. As of April 7, corporate Bitcoin holdings are worth approximately $54.5 billion in the aggregate, down from roughly $59 billion before April 2, according to data from BitcoinTreasuries.net.

The leading cryptocurrency has been holding near its Election Day price, while the world's most valuable tech stocks have wavered.