Cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez has shared an XRP chart showing that the fourth-largest cryptocurrency could face a massive price decline.

Grayscale, the leading cryptocurrency asset manager, has filed to launch a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Ethereum remains under pressure as the broader market sentiment struggles to shift bullish. The price continues to hover around key demand zones, with little sign of immediate strength from bulls, while derivatives and on-chain activity show signs of caution.

Earlier this week, Bitcoin mining giant Hut 8 revealed a partnership that includes two members of the Trump family — Donald Jr. and Eric — and its plans to launch a new mining venture, American Bitcoin. In an exclusive interview on Decentralize with Cointelegraph's Byte-Sized Insight series, Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot shared new details about the venture's vision, why the timing was right and how the company plans to scale.

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TL;DR Upgrade Date & Preparations: Ethereum devs now target May 7, 2025, for the Pectra upgrade, with client releases by April 21 and a detailed specifications blog post on April 23.

Crypto had its share of FUD this week, between sweeping tariffs, regulatory reshuffling, and looming Fed uncertainty – largely because of those tariffs. But signs of crypto resilience are everywhere, painting a promising future for emerging new crypto like BTC Bull Token.

Solana whales have started offloading their tokens to cash in on their gains from a staking play that began four years ago. In April 2021, four whale addresses staked 1.79 million Solana (SOL) tokens, then worth about $37.7 million.

TL;DR The viral Web3 game “Infected” has abandoned Ethereum's Base network due to scalability issues and high gas fees during its launch. The developers argue that the problem isn't just Base, it reflects a deeper, fundamental issue with all EVM chains, while Solana offers a smoother, user-focused experience.

Solana faces bearish pressure, dropping 8% to $115 amid market turbulence, with analysts warning of a potential decline below $100 despite ecosystem growth and Fidelity's spot Solana ETF filing. The post Crypto Analyst Sounds the Alarm on Solana Price: Could SOL Fall Below $100 Despite Fidelity ETF Filing? appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Dan Morehead, Founder and Managing Partner of Pantera Capital, believes crypto markets have not yet fully absorbed a wave of major political and regulatory developments that favor the industry. What Happened: In an X post on Friday, Morehead pointed to the muted market reaction to what he described as an exceptionally bullish environment for digital assets.

Bitcoin, altcoins, and the stock market continued their downward trend on Friday as the trade war between the U.S. and China escalated.

The company earlier this week closed on a $1.5 billion capital raise, with the funds to be mostly used to buy bitcoin.

Alongside new platform, the foundation also launching the Veridian Wallet, a tool designed to keep personal info secure and let users prove who they are online without the usual hassles.

It's been three weeks since Solana's validators failed to pass SIMD-0228, a governance proposal that aimed to shift Solana's issuance to a market-based mechanism and reduce inflation in the process. But while validators — who earn their keep partly from Solana inflation — voted the measure down, issuance still doesn't feel like a settled question.

Grayscale's move to launch a Solana ETF could enhance institutional access to crypto markets, potentially boosting Solana's market presence. The post Grayscale files S-1 for spot Solana ETF with SEC, staking excluded appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Since Ethereum has formally fallen below the crucial $1,800 support level, investors are becoming more concerned about the asset's short-term future. ETH has now broken through this psychological barrier following weeks of pressure suggesting that the bearish momentum is still in control.

TL;DR Tariff Shock Impact: President Trump's tariffs triggered a severe sell-off in Bitcoin ETFs, leading to $99.86M in net outflows as notable funds like Grayscale, Bitwise, and Fidelity experienced significant withdrawals. BlackRock's Standout: While most funds faced outflows, BlackRock's IBIT attracted $65.25M in inflows, showcasing investor confidence in its stability amid market turbulence.

The Bitcoin market continues to look somewhat flat, which could be thought of as a good thing, considering almost everything else is essentially on fire. At this point, its impressive for Bitcoin to simply be quiet in these turbulent times.

Hayes sees Trump's tariffs forcing central banks to restart money printing, and predicts this will send Bitcoin soaring to new highs.

Bitcoin is under pressure, dropping to $81K as market uncertainty rises. After hitting $88K earlier this week, it's now facing heavy selling, mirroring stock market turbulence after Trump's tariff announcement. The altcoin market has taken a $50 billion hit, with ETH, SOL, and BNB struggling while DOGE and TRX show slight recovery.

The long-awaited US Job data showed that the nonfarm payroll increased by 228,000 in March, up from 151,000 in the prior month. On the other hand, the US unemployment rate comes in at 4.2%, up from 4.1% recorded in the prior month.

While the markets have reacted poorly to the Trump Administration's enactment of a new series of tariffs, some analysts have considered the idea of all of this being part of a master plan to secure bitcoin at lower prices for the strategic bitcoin reserve.

On April 4, 2025, China responded to the latest US tariff imposition by imposing an additional 34% tariff on all goods imported from the US. This escalates the already tense trade war between the two largest economies in the world.

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A series of Bitcoin transfers from wallets linked to the Bhutanese government has caught the attention of cryptocurrency watchers. According to blockchain data from Arkham, addresses tied to Druk Holdings, the commercial arm of Bhutan's government, moved 419.5 Bitcoin worth approximately $34.51 million to an unidentified address on April 2.

Ethereum has experienced a challenging month and a half, with its price nearing a 17-month low at $1,802 at the time of writing. Despite this ongoing downtrend, which nearly sent ETH into a bear market, key investors have remained optimistic.

Solana has experienced its largest single-day token unlock, with more than $200 million worth of SOL entering circulation as investor interest in the network weakens. According to blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, over 1.3 million SOL tokens were released from staking on April 4.

TL;DR Filing for XRP Futures: Coinbase Derivatives has submitted a CFTC self-certification application for XRP futures contracts, targeting an April 21, 2025 launch. Market Impact: The move is aimed at offering a regulated, capital-efficient way for both institutional and retail investors to gain exposure and manage risk with XRP.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly demonstrating a dual identity—mirroring the performance of high-growth tech stocks while simultaneously acting as a hedge against broader financial uncertainty, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered. In a market note shared with Benzinga on Friday, Kendrick highlighted recent trading behavior that shows Bitcoin aligning with top technology stocks, particularly Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), while also offering protection during macroeconomic stress.

There is a quiet tension in XRP's price action right now because something's about to happen — but the direction is not obvious yet. The Bollinger Bands, popular volatility indicator, are sketching out two very different possibilities, and which one plays out depends entirely on whether the weekly or daily chart takes the lead.

After a free fall, the crypto markets are trying hard to recover and sustain themselves above their respective support levels. Meanwhile, Cardano (ADA) & Ripple (XRP) prices have been gaining some strength regardless of the negative on-chain data.

Global markets are on edge as China slams the U.S. with a 34% tariff, sending shockwaves through Wall Street and crypto. Bitcoin, which had recently shown signs of recovery, climbing above $84K, took a hit as Nasdaq futures plunged further. Bitcoin slipped from $84,600 to $83,000, however the drop isn't as sharp as expected.

Standard Chartered has predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) will likely break above $88,500 this weekend following a strong performance in the tech sector.

Bitcoin recently saw a major unstaking event, long-term holders' movement, and looming Bitcoin options expirations, all contributing to potential price volatility.

Short-term value buyers emerge while long-term holders show growing conviction despite market volatility.

After months of Donald Trump nominating Paul Atkins for the SEC Chair role, the Senate committee has concluded their take. Although the banking committee has nominated him, complete senate voting is still pending.

The cryptocurrency derivatives market might see some volatility caused by the April 4 options expiry event with Bitcoin and Ethereum at the forefront. Approximately 26,000 Bitcoin options with a notional value of $2.02 billion expired, according to data.

Bitcoin's recent market behavior is drawing comparisons to high-growth tech stocks rather than to traditional safe-haven assets like gold, according to analysts at Swiss crypto bank Sygnum. The post Sygnum Bank Analysts Compare Bitcoin Price Action To Tech Stock, Not Digital Gold appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin, navigating a $2.85 trillion crypto market, faces turbulence. According to Charles Edwards of Capriole Investments, President Donald Trump announced global reciprocal trade tariffs, triggering an 8.5% single-day drop in Bitcoin's price.

US President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcements have sparked diverse reactions in the financial markets, with Bitcoin price poised for a significant surge. The crypto market is showing significant signs of resilience as traders downplay fears surrounding the tariffs.

A closely followed crypto strategist believes that one Ethereum (ETH) competitor may have reached a local bottom amid a broad market sell-off. Pseudonymous analyst Inmortal tells his 231,100 followers on the social media platform X that Solana (SOL) may be presenting a rare buying opportunity after hitting the 24-hour low of $112.

TL;DR Tariff Turmoil Sparks Market Volatility: U.S. tariffs, including a 10% blanket rate and higher levies on China, the EU, and Japan, have triggered historic market drops, notably a 1,060-point fall in the Nasdaq 100. Bitcoin's Bullish Outlook: Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin will shine as a hedge against inflation—bolstered by a weakening U.S.

XRP price has been subdued by the risk aversion in financial markets, but recent developments signal an impending explosion.

Two prominent voices in crypto investing—Arthur Hayes and Dan Tapiero—are framing the latest wave of U.S. tariffs as a symptom of deeper structural issues in the global financial system, arguing that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may stand to benefit from the resulting distortions. The comments come amid heightened trade tensions following sweeping tariff announcements by the U.S., intended to counter foreign exchange manipulation, persistent trade deficits, and sluggish domestic growth.

A British woman is grappling with the devastating loss of a fortune after mistakenly discarding her husband's flash drive, which contained Bitcoin worth approximately $3.8 million.

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