February 25, 2025 05:31:34 UTC Crypto Liquidations Fuel $950M Sell-Off After Tariff Announcement Bitcoin fell to a multi-week low, triggering $950 million in liquidations after President Trump announced a return to 25% tariffs on over $900 billion in Canadian and Mexican imports, raising inflation fears.

Futures activity hints at an influx of fresh shorts as Monday's bearish marubozu candle points to more losses ahead.

The crypto markets are witnessing massive sell-offs, which have dragged the major cryptos below their pivotal support levels. Bitcoin dropped below $94,000 initially and later formed the bottom below $92,000 and interestingly, it does not appear to halt the ongoing bearish trend.

Metaplanet has added 135 Bitcoin to its treasury, strengthening its position as one of Japan's most active corporate Bitcoin investors. On Feb. 25, the company announced the 1.939 billion yen ($12.

Ripple's native cryptocurrency, XRP, has consistently been a focal point within the cryptocurrency market due to its innovative approach to cross-border payments. As of now, XRP is valued at approximately $2.42, and its price history shows substantial volatility, influenced by both market conditions and regulatory developments.

Prominent economist and market analyst Peter Schiff has weighed in on Strategy Inc.'s investment in BTC and noted the firm's declining share price and reduced Net Asset Value (NAV) premium. He further mentioned that, relative to doing leveraged Bitcoin buying, the stock has underperformed.

The cryptocurrency market has been shaken by fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) following the Bybit hack, triggering increased volatility. This uncertainty has impacted investor sentiment, with digital asset investment products recording $508 million in net outflows, primarily from Bitcoin.

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has weighed in on the ongoing debate about Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and the XRP Ledger (XRPL), emphasizing XRPLs technical advantages. Responding to an X users comparison of transaction models, Schwartz stated that while Bitcoin dominates due to brand recognition rather than technical superiority, XRPL offers clear benefits over Bitcoin.

Fifteen years ago, on February 24, 2010, Bitcoins pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, introduced a new logo that would shape Bitcoins visual identity. Initially, Bitcoins logo featured a gold coin inscribed with BC.

Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is at a crucial juncture as key metrics hint at an imminent momentum shift. Glassnode data reveals that Bitcoins Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH-SOPR, 7D SMA) is testing the critical 1.0 breakeven level.

Solana has plunged 45% against Bitcoin, marking one of the most significant market shifts of 2025. While SOL has suffered heavy losses, Bitcoins rising dominance signals a liquidity outflow from altcoins.

Bitcoin slipped 0.8% to $95,610.2 on Monday after a 1% weekly drop, as investors remained cautious over the U.S. interest rate outlook. Weak economic data fueled uncertainty, with Services PMI falling to 49.7 in February from 52.9 and Michigans consumer sentiment index hitting a 15-month low at 64.7.

Crypto Prices Today (February 25): The broader market action set off severe investor concerns on Tuesday, showcasing an alarmingly slumping trajectory. Bitcoin (BTC) price hit a $90K low in the past 24 hours, whereas Ethereum (ETH) slipped below $2,500.

Traders said the current bearish sentiment could be overblown and macroeconomic decisions were key to support market growth.

Trading activity weakened as turnover plunged amidst broader market uncertainty and cautious sentiment.

On-chain data shows a Bitcoin indicator is currently retesting a level that has historically acted as a boundary line between bearish and bullish momentum. Bitcoin Short-Term Holder SOPR Is Retesting 1.0 Right Now In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed about the latest trend in the BTC Spent Output Profit Ratio (SOPR) of the short-term holders.

The launch of the $1 billion bitcoin treasury by Rezolve Ai starting with an initial $100 million investment, aims to support its AI-powered crypto payment platform in collaboration with Tether. The initiative aims to accelerate the mainstream adoption of bitcoin and digital payments in retail commerce.

XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.550 and $2.50 support levels. The price is now testing $2.250 and might continue to move down.

Strategy – the Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company formerly known as MicroStrategy – has scooped another 20,356 BTC in its latest cryptocurrency acquisition. The purchase has pushed the firm's total holdings to 499,096 BTC.

Bitcoin drops below $92K despite Michael Saylor's bullish strategy. Will $92K support hold, or is a decline to $85K on the horizon? The post Billionaire Michael Saylor Eyes More Bitcoin – Is a Supply Squeeze Incoming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP could drop by 13% to reach the $2.10 level if it closes a four-hour candle below the $2.50 mark.

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline below the $95,000 support. BTC must stay above the $90,000 zone to avoid more losses in the near term.

El Salvador's renewed Bitcoin purchases highlight its commitment to crypto integration despite IMF agreements, impacting global crypto policy trends. The post El Salvador resumes Bitcoin purchase after one-week pause, adding $661,000 in BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

XRP, the cryptocurrency associated with Ripple Labs, has encountered significant challenges in recent days, with the token unable to maintain its vital support level at $2.50. Amidst a broader downturn in the cryptocurrency market, XRP has adopted a bearish trajectory.

Tariffs, weakness in AI stocks, and liquidations have pushed Bitcoin to a three-week low as investors weigh macro risks and the Bybit hack.

Bitfinex analysts said Bitcoin is mirroring traditional markets, and its lack of price momentum has “led to a period of contraction” for crypto markets.

A bill that sought to enable South Dakota tap state money to invest in Bitcoin has been blocked. House Bill 1202, introduced by Representative Logan Manhart, proposed creating a Bitcoin reserve for South Dakota.

Bitcoin (BTC) extended its decline on Monday, pressured by widespread bearish sentiment across the crypto market and ongoing weakness in US stocks.

Widely followed crypto strategist Michaël van de Poppe believes that one Ethereum (ETH) rival is in a position to ignite a real bullish phase. Van de Poppe tells his 776,000 followers on the social media platform X that the layer-1 protocol Near (NEAR) appears to be carving a cycle bottom.

HK Asia Holdings doubles down on its Bitcoin investment strategy, purchasing an additional 7.88 BTC

Bitcoin spot traders have made a significant impact on the cryptocurrency market, purchasing over $1 billion worth of Bitcoin in the past week. This aggressive buying activity has managed to offset the $552 million in outflows from Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), primarily driven by institutional investors.

Despite strong industry momentum, three state-level Bitcoin Reserve bills have already failed. These failures have only happened because several Republican members voted against the bills.

Bitcoin's failed breakout above $98k has led to a significant 3% price drop, with the wider crypto market following suit as total market cap decreased by 6% to $3.1 trillion.

A proposal in the Montana House of Representatives to introduce a state Bitcoin reserve fund has failed. The Inflation Protection Act, as it was called, was passed by the House Business and Labor Committee, but voted down by the full House on its second reading on Feb. 22.

Bitcoin's price tumbled Monday evening around 6 p.m. ET after news spread that U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, set to take effect March 4, 2025. The development aligned with afternoon drops in major U.S.

In a Friday meeting with the SEC's crypto task force, industry leaders asked the regulator to fast-track all sorts of assets for ETF approval.

Bitcoin (BTC dropped below $92,000 on Monday as former President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration's plan to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, triggering a widespread sell-off across markets. Based on CryptoSlate data, the flagship crypto was down 4.

Bitcoin (BTC dropped below $92,000 on Monday as former President Donald Trump reaffirmed his administration's plan to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, triggering a widespread sell-off across markets. Based on CryptoSlate data, the flagship crypto was down 4.

XRP price prediction: Ripple price is in freefall as the crypto market crashes — how low can it go? Will XRP price reach $1?

Rezolve Ai has unveiled a Bitcoin treasury strategy with more than $1 billion set to be deployed to but the coin.

Bitcoin and most altcoins crashed on Tuesday morning, continuing a trend that has been going on in the past few months. BTC crashed to $91,000 for the first time since February 3rd and 15% below its highest level this year. Other altcoins were also in the red.

With its price hovering just above a crucial support level, XRP is at a turning point. At $2.49, the asset has dropped 4.13% over the past day and broken through the rising trendline that has served as the basis for its bullish structure.

Bitcoin's price performance remains under pressure, with the asset experiencing a drop of 2.3% over the past week. This decline pushes BTC's value even further from its January all-time high of over $109,000.

In a discussion on X, Jason Lowery debated the viability and future of Reusable Proof-of-Work (RPoW) networks—particularly whether nations might attempt to create competing proof-of-work systems.

The tariff announcement exacerbates market volatility, highlighting the interconnectedness of global policies and digital asset stability. The post Bitcoin drops to three-week low as Trump reignites tariffs on Canada and Mexico appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

As 24 states chase Bitcoin reserves, why is Montana stepping away from the trend?

Crypto prices are falling, as Bitcoin and Ethereum lead $686 million worth of liquidations and Solana and Dogecoin show double-digit losses.