President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on global imports and declared April 2, 2025, “Liberation Day” for American industry, as U.S. stock markets climbed and bitcoin briefly surged during his address.

Eight crypto wallets used by financial facilitators of the Houthis were identified and sanctioned by the United States Treasury.

Fidelity Investments has introduced an IRA that permits private investors to invest in cryptocurrencies under its web3-focused subsidiary, Fidelity Digital Assets.

Bitcoin is currently holding above the $81,000 level, but bulls continue to struggle with reclaiming the $86,000 mark — a key resistance that must be broken to signal the start of a meaningful recovery.

US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs against every country with a trade relationship with the US. Trump said the US would enact varying tariff percentages against each country based on the tariffs they impose on American goods.

Large institutional investors continue accumulating Bitcoin, while retail holders are selling, signaling a potential market shift and increased volatility.

The president had dubbed his self-imposed tariff deadline “Liberation Day.”

After a long wait, US President Donald Trump announced his reciprocal tariffs in his long-awaited speech, casting doubt on the next Bitcoin price. Determined to set trade policies for the benefit of the United States, President Trump said it is time for Tit-for-Tat tariff policies.

Grayscale introduced two Bitcoin ETFs built around options strategies, offering monthly income. The launch signals a broader move to recast crypto volatility as a tool for yield within traditional investment frameworks. The post Grayscale Launches Two Bitcoin Income ETFs to Monetize Volatility appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin Magazine Gen Z's Bitcoin Bet and the Largest Wealth Transfer in History | Bitcoin Backstage w/ Dylan LeClair Episode Summary On this episode of Bitcoin Backstage, Isabella Santos mines deep on the looming $84 TRILLION inheritance the Boomer generation is set to bequeath to younger generations.

Grayscale has introduced two new bitcoin-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BTCC) and the Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BPI). These actively managed funds use covered call strategies to generate income while offering exposure to bitcoin's price movements.

Bitcoin retreated to $86,000 in volatile action as the announcements were made.

Bitcoin price caught an unexpected bid by rallying to a session high at $88,500, but will the price gains be capped at a multimonth overhead resistance that is aligned with the 50-day moving average? Key points: Bitcoin extended its April.

West Virginia's Bitcoin (BTC) strategic reserve bill would give the state more sovereignty from the federal government and freedom from a potential central bank digital currency (CBDC), State Senator Chris Rose told Cointelegraph in an exclusive interview.“You hear these rumors that there are people at the federal government that will want to have a central bank digital currency,” Rose said.

Cryptocurrency markets are surging ahead of a crucial tariff announcement by President Trump. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $86,692.07 +2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,912.93 +0.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $131.12 +3.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.15 +0.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1740 +1.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001268 -0.04% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 18.6% and daily active addresses growing by 4.7%.

Robert Kiyosaki, the eccentric author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad," has opined that silver is more valuable than both gold and Bitcoin.

Bitcoin Magazine Bill Miller IV Reveals Firm's Investment in GME, Touts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Bill Miller IV backs GameStop and Strategy, calling Bitcoin treasury strategy a smart long-term play against fiat debasement. This post Bill Miller IV Reveals Firm's Investment in GME, Touts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

Clients will also be able to include Litecoin in individual retirement accounts.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their outflow streak with a $158 million exit, marking three straight days of declines, while ether ETFs lost $3.6 million after two brief days of inflows.

Bitcoin's (BTC) price is off to a swift start in Q2, rallying by 5.53% to an intraday high of $87,333 on April 2. Currently, Bitcoin is emerging from a ten-week downtrend that began on Jan. 20 when the price peaked at $110,000.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange plans to roll out Spot-Quoted futures for top cryptocurrencies Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as top equity indices on June 30, 2025.

Senator Ted Cruz has introduced the FLARE Act, which would grant permanent tax incentives to Bitcoin miners that use stranded natural gas, raising debates on crypto mining's energy impact and emissions output. The post Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces FLARE Act on Bitcoin Mining appeared first on Cryptonews.

Editor's Note: The headline has been updated to reflect David McCormick's current title. A senator who bought shares of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF before President Donald Trump announced an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is back again with a hefty bet on the future price of the leading cryptocurrency.

In an X post on April 2, Michael Saylor, chairman and founder of the renowned Bitcoin treasury company Strategy, revealed that the company's $MSTR treasury operations have yielded 15,586 BTC in profit.

Avalanche (CRYPTO: AVAX) could deliver the strongest gains among major digital assets in the coming years, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered. What Happened: In a research note, Kendrick said he expects AVAX to rise tenfold by the end of 2029, outperforming both Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) in relative price growth.

Bitcoin price has risen as prices of cryptocurrencies fluctuate in preparation for President Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” tariff implementations. The price action follows as retaliatory tariffs are going to be imposed on a number of U.S. imports that caused uncertainty in financial markets.

BitMEX co-founder and Maelox CEO Arthur Hayes predicts a significant Bitcoin rally, potentially reaching $250,000 by year-end 2025, contingent on the US Federal Reserve adopting quantitative easing. Hayes outlined his analysis in a Substack post titled "The BBC," highlighting the substantial impact of fiat liquidity expectations on Bitcoin's market behavior. The post BitMEX Co-founder Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $250,000 If US Fed Pivots to QE appeared first on Cryptonews.

Fidelity Investments has introduced a new Individual Retirement Account (IRA) product that allows U.S. investors to directly invest in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Litecoin (LTC). This new product will satisfy the increasing number of investors seeking tax-efficient ways to invest in cryptocurrencies.

Check out what can give BTC its much-needed boost for a new price resurgence.

Two new funds will use covered call strategies that allow holders to buy equity shares they already own at a given price.

Bitcoin (BTC) and equities have managed to turn green on the day as markets brace for President Trump's ‘Liberation Day.

Trump's “Liberation Day” tariffs spark speculation as Bitcoin eyes a breakout amid rising accumulation.

The combined market cap of crypto has dropped by 6.4% in the past 30 days.

Institutional holders have been buying thousands of Bitcoin (BTC) tokens in the past few weeks as market sentiment appears to be improving.Prominent buyers include Strategy, the company headed by Michael Saylor whose BTC treasury currently holds 528,185 tokens after it bought over $2.5 billion worth of the digital asset in March.

Bitcoin rallies ahead of Trump's tariff "Liberation Day" announcement, USDC-issuer Circle plans an IPO, and GameStop closes a $1.5B offering to buy BTC. CoinDesk's Christine Lee explains on "CoinDesk Daily.

Grayscale is launching two new Bitcoin-centric ETFs, called Covered Call and Premium Income. These use options and indirect exposure to maintain different structures of return opportunities.

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls have pushed the price above the $87,000 level even as US trade tariffs are slated to kick in on April 2. Bitcoin may remain volatile in the near term, but analysts remain bullish for the long term.According to Fidelity analyst Zack Wainwright, Bitcoin is currently in an acceleration phase, which “can conclude with a sharp, dramatic rally” if history repeats itself.

Fidelity Investments has launched an individual retirement account (IRA) that lets individuals to invest in cryptocurrencies under its web3-focused subsidiary Fidelity Digital Assets.

The $1.5 trillion asset manager Franklin Templeton plans to launch a Bitcoin ETP in Europe. BlackRock and 21Shares have launched crypto ETPs in Europe, showing rising demand for regulated digital asset investments.

GameStop raises $1.48B to purchase Bitcoin, surpassing initial expectations. The company plans to use its $4.77B cash reserves to acquire Bitcoin and stablecoins.

Fidelity Investments has introduced a new crypto-focused retirement account, giving individual investors the opportunity to hold digital assets directly in tax-advantaged retirement portfolios. The offering includes access to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC), and is available to U.S. residents aged 18 and older.

Tariff fears triggered a potential sell-off of $161 million in spot BTC and ETH ETFs.

This week marks the anniversary of two serendipitous Bitcoin posts from celebrities on opposite ends of the cultural spectrum: Neil deGrasse Tyson and Paris Hilton.

If you've ever wondered when is the right time to invest in Bitcoin (BTC), you won't want to miss our latest interview with Matt Hougan. As the chief investment officer at Bitwise, Hougan provides an in-depth analysis, explaining why, from a risk-adjusted perspective, there has never been a more opportune time to buy Bitcoin.In our discussion, Hougan lays out a compelling argument: Bitcoin's early days were filled with uncertainty — technology risks, regulatory threats, trading inefficiencies, and reputational concerns.

FAT Brands, an iconic restaurant chain listed on the Nasdaq, has added cryptocurrency to its accepted payment methods.

Bitfarms, a global computer infrastructure company known for its Bitcoin mining operations, has entered into a $300 million loan agreement with Macquarie Group to finance the development of its high-performance computing (HPC) data centers.According to an April 2 announcement, Macquarie's private debt facility will provide $50 million in initial funding for Bitfarms' Panther Creek data center project in Pennsylvania. The remaining $250 million will be released once Bitfarms achieves “specific development milestones at its Panther Creek location,” the announcement said.

The ongoing Ethereum cycle follows the trend pattern observed in previous Bitcoin cycles, prompting a bold prediction from market analysts.

BTC jumped toward $87,000 for the first time in almost a week.