Bitcoin (BTC) is holding down the fort as the US trade war rages on into the third week of April. BTC price action attempts to overcome a long-term resistance trend line without success as trade war concerns dictate traders' expectations.

Tokyo's Metaplanet buys 319 BTC for $26.3M, reaching 4,525 total, with plans to hold 10,000 BTC by year-end amid tariff uncertainty.

Trump's troubling tariff drama turned the crypto market upside down until he gave a moment of breath to crypto assets by pausing the tariffs for 90 days. Bitcoin reacted quickly and surged to $84K. Others gained, too, but overall, the market is in bad shape.

Dogecoin requires $110 billion market cap to match 2021 highs due to 40% supply increase, while technical signals show mixed outlook and AI predicts $1 by 2026-2029.

The Tokyo-listed investment firm said it bought an additional 319 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 4,525 BTC.

On April 2, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a sweeping 10% tariff on all goods imported into America, in addition to a series of much higher "reciprocal" tariffs on specific countries. Risk assets like stocks and cryptocurrencies plummeted on fears of an abrupt slowdown in the global economy, but the president has now placed a 90-day pause on some of the reciprocal tariffs, which has stabilized the markets.

Bitcoin trades at $84,400, struggling below $85,000 as trade tensions ease slightly but long-term holders face two-year profit lows.

It draws inspiration from former President Donald Trump's executive order of March 7th, 2025. Trump's directive encouraged U.S. states and federal representatives to explore Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.

Bitcoin (BTC) experienced a sharp market correction, triggered not by macroeconomic news or regulatory changes, but by a staggering 346% liquidation imbalance. According to CoinGlass, $52 million in long positions were wiped out versus just $15 million in shorts a clear sign of one-sided sentiment and an over-leveraged market structure.

Bitcoin advocate Michael Saylor has hinted at another major BTC acquisition by Strategy (MSTR), the company he co-founded, despite forecasting a net loss in Q1 due to unrealized losses on its massive Bitcoin holdings. On Sunday, Saylor shared the firms BTC holdings tracker on X, often a precursor to a purchase announcement, adding the phrase no tariffs on orange dots.

Bullish bitcoin (BTC) options strategies are becoming popular again, stabilizing a crucial sentiment indicator that indicated panic early last week.

Japan's publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350 / OTCQX: MTPLF), has announced the acquisition of an additional 319 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, increasing its total bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC.

Metaplanet Inc. (3350) added 319 bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury. The Japanese firm made its latest buy at an average price $83,147) per coin.

Last week, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw daily net outflows totaling $713 million, more than threefold the $172.69 million outflows recorded the previous week.

Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet has achieved a BTC Yield of 108.3% year-to-date in 2025. In an April 14 X post, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said the company now holds 4,525 BTC, worth roughly $386.

Renowned investor & the author of the Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned that the world will now face the biggest financial crash in history, with the US dollar losing its strength. This warning comes as Donald Trump's new tariff rules are creating more problems around the world.

Andrew Kang, founder of crypto venture firm Mechanism Capital, has reportedly doubled his bullish bet on Bitcoin, taking a $200 million long position. The post Mechanism Capital's Andrew Kang Takes $200M Long Position on Bitcoin appeared first on Cryptonews.

A widely followed crypto strategist believes that Bitcoin (BTC) can take the path of higher for longer this market cycle.

Robert Kiyosaki, renowned author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” has issued a stark warning about a potential economic crash, with the US dollar poised for devaluation. Amidst this uncertainty, the American businessman advocates investing in Bitcoin, gold, and silver as a shield against the economic disaster.

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Outflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. surged last week as investor sentiment took a hit from rising trade tensions driven by President Trump's aggressive tariff plans. According to SoSoValue data, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $713.

Bitcoin's price continues to struggle below the psychological $85,000 mark, failing to break past this critical level over the past two months.

The Lomond School, a prestigious private school in Scotland, has announced a decision that could mark a turning point in the educational landscape of the United Kingdom: starting this autumn, it will accept payments in Bitcoin for school fees. With an annual fee that can reach up to $49,711 (approximately £38,000), the school becomes the first in the country to officially adopt the cryptocurrency as a payment method. This initiative represents a bold step towards innovation, in line with the ethos of independent thinking and innovation that the school has been promoting for some time. The decision is not a result of chance, but has been strongly influenced by the requests of some parents interested in alternative payment solutions.

American billionaire Ray Dalio has sent shockwaves across the investment community after telling NBC's "Meet the Press" that he was worried about something "worse than recession" in the U.S.

Andrew Kang, founder of the crypto venture firm Mechanism Capital, has seemingly doubled down on his bet that Bitcoin will gain in price with a $200 million long position, onchain data shows. “Andrew Kang just doubled his Bitcoin position,” crypto analytics firm Arkham said in an April 12 X post.

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, has once again made headlines with his company through yet another possible twist in the world of cryptocurrencies. Through a message posted on social media X, the billionaire dropped an enigmatic hint that immediately captured the attention of investors: “there are no duties on orange dots.” A statement that, for industry insiders, has a very clear meaning. The “puntini arancioni” to which Saylor refers are a recurring symbol in the charts published by Strategy every time a significant share of Bitcoin (BTC) is purchased. With this statement, the entrepreneur implies that a new large purchase of criptovaluta could be officially announced as early as Monday.

On-chain data from CryptoQuant suggests that Bitcoin could be on the verge of a bullish trend reversal, as a key market signal begins to shift. In an Apr.

Back in 2021, the Dogecoin price reached its $0.7376 all-time high after having a legendary run spurred on by billionaire Elon Musk shilling the meme coin on X (formerly Twitter). At the time, the meme coin hit this peak price after touching an $80 billion market cap.

Metaplanet has acquired a total of over 4,500 BTC and intends to buy more this year as investors try to unpack the latest in U.S. tariffs.

Michael Saylor's firm, Strategy, plans to resume its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation after recently adding over 22,000 BTC to its holdings.

Metaplanet Inc., a publicly listed Japanese firm, has announced it has added 319 more Bitcoin to its balance sheet as part of its treasury strategy. The purchase was made at an average price of 11.8 million yen per BTC, totaling 3.78 billion yen.

Bitcoin (BTC) is flat as East Asian markets open for the week, trading above $84K, as the White House presents mixed messages on semiconductor and technology component tariffs.

The cryptocurrency market had a damp close to the first quarter of 2025. Bitcoin's price slumped 6.49% in Q1 2025, marking its weakest start since 2020. On the other hand, Ethereum's performance was even worse, as it plunged 37.98% for its most disappointing opening quarter since 2018.

Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above the $82,500 zone. BTC is now consolidating gains and might attempt to clear the $85,850 resistance.

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Criminals are leveraging counterfeit McAfee pop-ups to deceive individuals in Pinellas County, Florida, by gaining unauthorized remote access to personal computers. Once control is obtained, scammers manipulate victims into transferring funds through bitcoin ATMs, purchasing gold bars, or withdrawing substantial cash amounts that are later picked up by couriers.

SEC and Ripple pause appeal proceedings, sparking optimism for XRP. But watchdog reports raise transparency concerns in crypto enforcement.

Robert Kiyosaki warns the U.S. dollar is being wiped out, urging investors to buy bitcoin now, saying it's not too late to protect wealth and gain freedom.

Bitcoin supporters have long raised concerns about the accuracy of U.S. economic data, and recent events seem to validate their position.

Bitcoin is still expected to hit $1.8 million by 2035, despite recent price drops and reduced investor interest driven by global trade tensions.

Bitcoin dropped over 2% on Sunday as Trump's mixed signals on China tariffs spooked crypto traders and stoked inflation fears.

Shiba Inu is still flirting with the prospect of more declines, including the undesirable possibility of adding another zero to its already low value even after a slight price recovery. Although SHIB's recent price increase to $0.0000123 provided short-term respite, on a larger scale it lacks the substance necessary to start a long-term bull run.

Unocoin, India's longest-standing cryptocurrency exchange, has announced the integration of the Lightning Network, powered by Voltage, marking an advancement in bitcoin and stablecoin adoption within the growing Indian crypto market.

Bitcoin surged back into the spotlight this weekend after President Trump unexpectedly announced a 90-day pause on key tech tariffs on Wednesday. This move appears to have reignited risk appetite across the crypto market.

Bitcoin (BTC) made a brilliant comeback this week, rising more than 7%, indicating solid buying at lower levels. BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said in a post on X that the US bond market crisis could be setting the stage for more policy response, and that could result in an “up only mode” for Bitcoin.Blockchain and intelligence platform Glassnode said in a post on X that Bitcoin had built solid support at $79,000, with roughly 40,000 Bitcoin accumulated there.

Bit Digital, Inc. has secured a lease-to-own agreement for a 202,000-square-foot site in Saint-Jérôme, Québec, to develop a Tier 3 data center supporting its 5MW colocation contract with artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure firm Cerebras Systems.

A crypto analyst who nailed the 2021 Bitcoin market meltdown believes that BTC may be in the midst of forming a bullish reversal pattern.

The Bitcoin price action this weekend has been quite bubbly and impressive, with the premier cryptocurrency reclaiming the $85,000 level on Saturday, April 12. This burst of bullish momentum came after United States President Donald Trump's exemption of smartphones, computers, and chips from the new trade tariffs.