The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently implemented a significant change in its approach to crypto-related investigations. Under the new policy, SEC lawyers must now obtain approval from politically appointed leadership before they can initiate formal probes into cryptocurrency projects.

The Bitcoin market continues to look a bit lost at this point, as there are no real reasons to go higher, but at the same time, there are no real reasons to drop.

Bitcoin and most altcoins pulled back on Tuesday as cryptocurrency traders awaited the upcoming David Sacks press conference. Bitcoin (BTC) hovered around the $100,000 mark, while most blue-chip altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Cardano (ADA), and Ripple (XRP) were barely moved.

Bitcoin is teetering near the critical $100,000 level as global tensions rise.

MicroStrategy has paused its stock sales to purchase Bitcoin for the first time in 12 weeks, following its recent billion-dollar BTC acquisition.

XRP is trading at $2.614 to $2.645 per coin over the last sixty minutes with a market capitalization of $152 billion, a 24-hour trade volume of $16.82 billion, an intraday price range between $2.25 and $2.78, and a gain of over 12% against the U.S. dollar in the past day.

Charles Hoskinson has intensified chatter that Cardano might add Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, to its platform. He mentioned that Cardano's team regularly talks with Ripple's leaders about using RLUSD.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading around $99,200 on Tuesday, following China's announcement of retaliatory tariffs on certain U.S. goods. What Happened: On Tuesday, China announced new tariffs on certain U.S. imports, marking a retaliatory response to recent U.S. trade measures.

While reacting more to macroeconomic developments and trading like traditional financial assets, bitcoin is still resilient and has a positive long-term outlook.

XRP is up by almost 5.8% in the last 24 hours, trading at $2.52. Nevertheless, the token is still down since last week, with a drop of almost 19% impacted by the broader cryptocurrency market sell-off in recent days.

Millions of Americans may soon find out they're crypto investors when their states leap into the markets even before the feds figure out what to do.

Ripple's XRP has experienced an impressive rally, rising 20% over the past 24 hours. After bouncing back from key support levels, XRP is now trading above $2.50 and is eyeing a return to the $3 mark.

Trade war concerns and traditional market volatility threaten a short-term BTC correction below $90,000, analysts told Cointelegraph.

With more than 11.8 billion XRP shifting between accounts in the last day, the XRP market has seen a significant uptick. Important questions concerning the inner workings of the XRP ecosystem are brought up by this abrupt increase in payment volume.

MicroStrategy has made headlines again, but this time not for another mammoth Bitcoin acquisition. The company, known for its aggressive accumulation strategy, has temporarily put the brakes on its Bitcoin buying spree after 12 straight weeks of purchase.

In a significant update, Semler Scientific has announced updates regarding its bitcoin activity and holdings, and BTC Yield, a key performance indicator. The press release noted that from January 11 to February 3, 2025, Semler Scientific bought 871 bitcoins for $88.

Bitcoin (BTC) draws in buying from corporate holders, with eight companies adding to their balances. For now, the buying does not offset the slower acquisition schedule of MicroStrategy.

Gold is trading above $2,820, nearing Monday's all-time high, while volatility in bitcoin and U.S. equities continues to rise.

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On December 30, 2024, a whopping $18 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expired, and it's got everyone on edge. This is one of the largest events of its kind, and traders are gearing up for some wild price swings that could send the markets into a frenzy.

Something interesting is happening on XRP's price chart, but whether it is the start of something bigger or just another moment in crypto's unpredictable cycle remains to be seen. The token's performance against Bitcoin (BTC) has been hard to ignore, with a 367% surge since November at its peak.

The 24-hour liquidation heatmap showed that the $97.5k and $94k were the immediate targets.

Bitcoin bulls face an uphill struggle to stem selling amid worries that BTC price weakness will end up challenging levels around $90,000.

Bitcoin trades at $99.5K, posting a modest gain of over 5% in the last 24 hours. Donald Trump's AI Crypto Czar will hold a press conference to outline the digital asset regulatory plans.

Today, on February 4, Bitcoin evangelist and co-founder of MicroStrategy giant Michael Saylor has turned sixty.

Bitcoin faced increased volatility and notable liquidations due to Donald Trump's imposition of trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. Nevertheless, the asset has received support from a crucial region, maintaining optimism in the market.

The SEC is scaling back its aggressive approach to crypto enforcement, potentially reshaping the regulatory landscape. With key litigators losing power and major decisions looming, the crypto community is watching closely.

Ripple has faced significant selling pressure amid escalating trade tensions between the U.S., China, Mexico, and Canada, leading to a breakdown below the critical lower boundary of its ascending wedge pattern. This development has introduced heightened volatility, creating uncertainty among market participants as they await a clearer directional move.

Exploring the potential of a Bitcoin strategic reserve for the U.S., analyzing its implications on the dollar's dominance and the global financial system.

The price of bitcoin has fallen below the $100,000 mark following China's announcement of new tariffs on American imports. This decision, which comes amid increasing trade tensions between the two powers, has caused a shockwave in the markets.

Bitcoin shot up from the $91,000 price level in the past day and claimed a high of $102,000 while altcoins also soared.

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Ethereum's supply is climbing, ETH whales are dumping, and its biggest rival, Solana, is gaining ground more than two years after the switch to proof-of-stake.

Bitcoin (BTC), the world's leading digital currency, has suffered severe price volatility in the last few days. The coin has struggled to stay above the psychological $100,000 level.

XRP is staging a comeback after a sharp selloff, despite ongoing market uncertainty. The cryptocurrency has struggled following a broader crypto downturn, triggered by the rollout of tariffs by the Donald Trump White House.

Bitcoin recently saw a sharp decline in price, largely due to market reactions to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. On X (formerly Twitter), Trump revealed that new tariffs were being imposed on Mexico, Canada, and China, creating widespread uncertainty in global markets.

Cardano has been a popular cryptocurrency with over $15.6 billion in staked volume and millions of holders. Yet ADA has been a laggard in the crypto industry, with its price being 76% below its all-time high, and its ecosystem lagging that of other layer-1 blockchains.

Bitcoin could see unprecedented capital inflows ranging from $150 billion to $500 billion as US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating the creation of a new sovereign wealth fund.

Expert analysis of crypto's fate amid market uncertainty, federal policies, and economic challenges.

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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order setting in motion plans for a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, a move that has sparked discussions about its potential involvement with Bitcoin.

The US-China trade tension has escalated to a new peak, when Beijing has strongly retaliated against Washington's decision to impose a 10% tariff on Chinese goods with counter-tariffs on US imports.

The ETF trading week began with a slight shift in investor sentiment, as capital moved away from bitcoin ETFs and favored ether ETFs. Bitcoin ETFs Lose $235 Million While Ether ETFs Attract $83.5 Million On Monday, Feb. 3, the U.S.

A lot can happen in five years -- especially in the fast-paced world of crypto investing. Few know this better than investors in XRP (XRP 9.47%), who have seen the value of their holdings surge more than 10-fold in that time.

Bitcoin transaction fees have hit multi-year lows despite the price hovering around $100,000.

"We talk to David Schwartz and Brad Garlinghouse," Cardano's founder said.

Despite the U.S. tariff uncertainty, bitcoin remains on track with previous cycles.