ARK Invest has acquired $26.6 million in Coinbase (COIN) shares while simultaneously unloading $12 million in its Bitcoin ETF.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are often praised for offering around-the-clock trading access, but that constant availability may have contributed to a steep sell-off over the weekend following the latest US trade tariff announcement.Unlike stocks and traditional financial instruments, Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies enable payments and trading opportunities 24/7 thanks to the accessibility of blockchain technology. After a record-breaking $5 trillion was wiped from the S&P 500 over two days — the worst such drop on record — Bitcoin remained above the $82,000 support level.

BlackRock has expanded the custodial structure of its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), formalizing Anchorage Digital Bank N.A. as an additional bitcoin custodian through a new Master Custody Service Agreement.

At the start of this month, the price of Bitcoin was at the $82,539 level. Since then, the BTC price has declined by over 3.27%. However, currently, Bitcoin is showing a small sign of recovery as it is slowly inching back to the crucial $80K level.

In a surprising legal move, pro-crypto attorney James Murphy, known as ‘MetaLawMan' on social media platform X (previously Twitter), is suing the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in a bid to reveal the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the enigmatic creator of Bitcoin (BTC).

A physicist and researcher cited three times in Satoshi Nakamoto's seminal white paper for his work on digital timestamping is speaking out on the subject of Bitcoin.

While President Donald Trump has maintained a pro-cryptocurrency stance, Bitcoin (BTC) buyers at the time of his inauguration are now in the red, despite the asset's rally during his swearing-in.

The Bitcoin market continues to see a lot of noisy trading at the moment, as we continue to look to the $75,000 as a massive floor in the market. Having said that, the market isn't exactly strong at the moment either.

Trump's tariffs may push Chinese investors to buy more Bitcoin, says BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes

As of the time of writing, nearly 5 million Bitcoins (BTC) are being held at a loss, representing almost a quarter of total supply.

Bitcoin and other altcoins could be at risk as the biggest players on Wall Street warn about the state of the market.

According to Glassnode, Bitcoin whales—entities holding over 10,000 BTC—achieved an accumulation score of approximately 1.0 earlier this month, reflecting intense buying activity.

Michael Saylor has many times stated in his public appearances on CNBC and other TV channels that Strategy and he intend to “hold Bitcoin forever” and he will also will his BTC to an organization supporting Bitcoin when he passes away.

Cardano's Charles Hoskinson forecasts a $250K Bitcoin price despite crypto losses triggered by Trump's tariffs. Could China's yuan devaluation save the bull run?

Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has once again taken a jab at Trump's US Bitcoin Reserve plan as BTC price slumped recently amid a broader crypto market crash. Simultaneously, he reiterated his view on how the US could have made profits if they had sold BTC to buy gold under the new administration.

Cboe will introduce Cboe FTSE Bitcoin Index futures (XBTF) with FTSE Russell on 28 April and offer both BTC-based cash-settled futures and securities options. The post Cboe to Launch New Bitcoin Futures with FTSE Russell appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin could emerge as a major winner from the intensifying trade conflict between the United States and China. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, believes aggressive monetary policy responses, particularly currency devaluations, could trigger increased Bitcoin adoption.

As yuan weakens past 7.20 per dollar, Hayes points to historical patterns showing Chinese capital flight often fuels crypto bull runs.

Bitcoin has swung wildly over the last week as traders scramble to get ahead of a "crisis scenario" for the bitcoin price.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly behaving like a high-volatility, liquid version of gold, according to Bernstein analysts. What Happened: In a note to clients on Tuesday, the analysts wrote that despite falling roughly 26% amid ongoing tariff disruptions and geopolitical volatility, Bitcoin has performed better than expected in historical context—especially compared to past market shocks like COVID or rate hike cycles, which triggered 50–70% drawdowns.

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TL;DR Strategic Bet on Coinbase: ARK Invest acquired $26.6M in Coinbase shares in two transactions, showing strong confidence despite market turbulence. Bitcoin ETF Reduction: The firm offloaded $12M in ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF holdings amid broader market sell-offs and Bitcoin price drops.

One presumably panicked Bitcoin user paid nearly 0.75 BTC ($70,500) in a replace-by-fee (RBF) transaction fee.The transaction in question was sent about 30 minutes after midnight UTC on April 8. It was the second attempt at performing an RBF that changed the transaction's target address, sending 0.48 Bitcoin ($37,770) with 0.2 BTC of change ($16,357).

Update 1:17 pm UTC: This article has been updated with the corrected US dollar figure that the user paid at the time.One presumably panicked Bitcoin user paid nearly 0.75 BTC (nearly $60,000 at the time) in a replace-by-fee (RBF) transaction fee. The transaction in question was sent about 30 minutes after midnight UTC on April 8.

Over the past few days, the wave of liquidations across the cryptocurrency market has shaken investor confidence, leaving many traders on edge. With strengthening bearish pressure, many BTC holders are distributing their coins.

Glassnode expected BTC to find a potential local bottom above $70K.

The Bitcoin (BTC) price fell to a low of $74,501 on April 7.

Stocks and cryptocurrencies have been punched hard amid fears of economic fallout from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff measures. Even so, Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has fared better than some of Wall Street's tech behemoths.

Bitcoin could begin to take market share from gold over the next decade as a hedge against inflation and geopolitical uncertainty, according to Blockstream CEO Adam Back.Speaking during a fireside chat with Cointelegraph managing editor Gareth Jenkinson at Paris Blockchain Week 2025, Back said rising inflation and monetary instability across global economies will drive broader Bitcoin (BTC) adoption. He compared the cryptocurrency to gold, noting its scarcity and growing recognition as a store of value despite its 30% correction from its all-time high above $109,000.

The People's Bank of China is allowing a free float on the yuan, a move that may fuel a rapid breakout of Bitcoin price.

Anziani also spoke about crypto.com's evolution, the Trump deal, and more.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink issued a stark warning about the US economy, saying that the country is likely already in a recession. Since the start of April, 2025, the S&P 500 index has declined by 10.11%. Currently, it sits at $5,062.24. Fink predicts that the stock market could fall another 20%.

The downfall of Mount Gox, once the biggest cryptocurrency exchange, is a lesson in what can go wrong. It took 10 years after the platform's collapse for creditors to start getting their compensation.

Crypto and financial markets, in general, are reeling from renewed volatility and mounting geopolitical pressure. As a result, speculation is intensifying around whether the Federal Reserve (Fed) will pivot back toward Quantitative Easing (QE).

Bitcoin recovers to near $80,000 after four-month low as Trump's impending tariffs continue to create uncertainty in cryptocurrency markets.

Crypto Market Update: Bitcoin, Ether, and other altcoin prices have embarked upon a significant upward trajectory following the recent volatility stirred due to Donald Trump's tariffs. BTC price witnessed a 6% uptick in the past 24 hours, closing in at the $79K level.

A single false report about Trump's tariff plans caused a $2.4 trillion market swing and Bitcoin to briefly hit $80,000 before crashing.

Bernstein analysts argue that Bitcoin's current drawdown has been much more resilient than those during previous crises.

For many crypto investors, it might seem impossible that Bitcoin (BTC 4.22%) could come roaring back to life and skyrocket higher in 2025. After all, Bitcoin is down almost 30% from an all-time high of $109,000 in January, and the intensifying global trade war threatens to cut any nascent crypto rally short.

Following a disastrous Black Monday, the Bitcoin price has surged past $80k, reigniting optimism across the crypto market. While BTC's dip below $75k sparked widespread anxiety, the crypto's resurgence has invoked enthusiasm and confidence.

Given the huge turmoil experienced in traditional markets during the last few days, Bitcoin (BTC) has shown hints of strength, and did not fall precipitously as might have been expected of a risk asset. However, it did dip under $75,000 before recovering.

The total crypto market cap has added over $100 billion since yesterday's low.

With China threatening strong retaliation against Trump's tariff demands, Bitcoin might be primed for a breakout, following its history of thriving amid geopolitical turmoil.

Popular quant analyst PlanB says that one key indicator suggests a Bitcoin (BTC) bull market is now forming. In a video update, the pseudonymous analyst tells his 209,000 YouTube subscribers that a combination of 200-week means suggests Bitcoin may soon enter an explosive uptrend based on historical precedent.

Bitcoin bounced back to flirt with the $80K level during Tuesday's early hours, taking advantage of the favorable session experienced by the major Asian bourses despite the tariff menace. Other assets like ether, XRP, and solana also recovered, but tariff risks may continue to affect market performance in the coming days.

James Murphy, an American lawyer, has taken legal steps to learn whether a federal agency once met with people behind the creation of Bitcoin BTC.

Bitcoin stabilizes at $74K with support from 50,000 BTC holders. What's next on the cards for BTC?

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Hashrate has shot up to a new all-time high (ATH), despite the fact that BTC has continued its bearish trajectory.