Bitcoin (BTC) has had a positive week thus far after President Trump backed down, to some extent, from its aggressive trade policies.

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As the Bitcoin price continues to zig and zag, traders and analysts alike are closely watching key price levels that could define its next major move.

Bitcoin's risk-adjusted returns now surpass S&P 500 despite 30% drop from peak, challenging traditional portfolio assumptions.

With inflation eroding the value of fiat and traditional assets under pressure, a growing number of companies are exploring a bold shift: putting Bitcoin on the balance sheet.

The launch on Babylon Genesis introduces Bitcoin as collateral in DeFi, enhancing liquidity, security, and yield generation.

Bitcoin and crypto are facing strong headwinds, as traders are reluctant to take risks.

Arizona passes HB 2342, a new law protecting Bitcoin miners and node operators from local zoning restrictions.

Bitcoin might see a major push to the upside in the coming days.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is climbing ahead of the weekend, trading around the $83,000 mark after bouncing from intraday lows around $78,953 Friday morning. The 4% gain comes as a new wave of institutional and government interest bolsters the crypto market's confidence, with Florida taking a major legislative step toward creating a state-level Bitcoin reserve.

Prominent gold advocate and long-time Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has given a major comment about Bitcoin in one of his recent statements. He declared that Bitcoin is in a “major bear market,” pointing to its performance against gold since its November 2021 peak.

Florida's HB 487 passed its first committee with unanimous approval on April 10. New Hampshire's HB 302 passed the House and now awaits Senate review.

Friday is here, and the crypto market is ready for a massive $2.5 billion Bitcoin options expiry set for today. However, market analysts are watching Bitcoin and Ethereum as the Trump tariff war intensified, with China retaliating with a 125% import tax on U.S. goods.

Bitcoin price today rose by 3.7% even as the game of chicken between the United States and China on tariffs continued, raising the risk of a recession. After initially falling to $74,467 earlier this week, the BTC price has recovered moderately to above $82,700.

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A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins over the “very short-term.” The analyst pseudonymously known as Capo tells his 950,600 followers on the social media platform X that following the decision by US President Donald Trump to pause on America's global trading partners.

Total digital asset AUM rose to more than $50 billion, a large number but a relatively minor proportion of BlackRock's more than $10 trillion under management.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has warned of a potential US recession, which he stated might already be happening. If so, this could be bullish for the crypto market, as the US Federal Reserve moves to inject more liquidity to stimulate the economy.

The Pakistani government is seriously considering the possibility of using its electricity surplus for Bitcoin mining and hosting AI centers. This strategy aims to convert an energy surplus into a national economic lever.

Balancer has deployed its v3 protocol on Avalanche, marking another expansion into one of the fastest-growing DeFi ecosystems.

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Bitcoin shows a considerable lead of 85% over Ethereum in terms of realized capitalization, a sign of increased investor confidence in the world's leading cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin ETFs marked their sixth consecutive day of redemptions, with a $150 million outflow, led by heavy withdrawals from Fidelity and Grayscale. Ether ETFs also saw no relief, shedding $38.79 million and slipping closer to the $5 billion net asset mark.

In a surprising development, Lomond became the first UK school to accept Bitcoin payments. Amidst the growing acceptance and adoption of BTC, Lomond School has joined a list of institutions embracing crypto payments.

The US economy is again suffering due to the fact that Donald Trump is still responsible for new tariff policies. The policies have influenced the US dollar's strength and caused financial market uncertainty. Bitcoin, however, is gaining traction as a safer alternative for investors to store their funds.

TL;DR Markus Thielen, head analyst at 10x Research, warns that investor excitement over a bullish Bitcoin surge may be premature due to growing signs of a global recession. While recessions often lead to monetary stimulus that can benefit Bitcoin, in the short term the asset could face bearish pressure.

Sidechain developer StarkWare and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers claim to have created a workaround for multiple Bitcoin script limitations.According to a recent research paper, the new design claims to allow the deployment of complex smart contracts on Bitcoin in a more capital-efficient manner. The new system may also be vastly more efficient from a computing standpoint.

The US dollar index crashed to its lowest level since April 2022 as the trade war between China and the US escalated and jitters in the bond market continued.

Michael Saylor, Bitcoin evangelist and Strategy (formerly Microstrategy) founder and currently its executive chairman, continues to confirm his support for BTC and maintains a bullish stance on Bitcoin.

A massive withdrawal has just rocked the crypto space, and one popular USD-based cryptocurrency exchange in particular. The talk is of a staggering 7,002 BTC, equivalent to around $578,646,289, leaving Kraken in an unknown direction.

Ethereum's 77% collapse against Bitcoin hides a quiet technical renaissance that could fuel its long-term revival.

Lomond School declares parents can pay tuition fees in Bitcoin starting from Autumn, in a landmark move that makes it the first school in the U.K to accept Bitcoin payments.

As Bitcoin falls and volatility spreads, Schiff sees the end. But with the S&P now mirroring BTC's behavior, is Bitcoin really failing?

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the dollar's value against a basket of foreign currencies, has dropped to a three-year low. The decline contrasts with gold's performance, which hit an all-time high of $3,220 amid rising trade war tensions.

The Bitcoin market continues to see some sense of stability, as the other financial markets around the world are essentially on fire at the moment. Because of this, the market will continue to be one that I think stays in a wide range.

TL;DR Bitcoin ETFs witnessed $150M in outflows on a single day, marking the sixth consecutive day of redemptions amid mounting macroeconomic worries. Nearly $800M of cumulative withdrawals over six trading sessions underscore a mass shift towards safe-haven assets like gold and government bonds.

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) in a latest discussion paper has proposed updates to crypto regulation. It plans to divide digital assets into two categories so that it could be regulated better and aims to make crypto rules more effective and easier to apply.

BABY, the native token of Babylon, is poised for potential growth following its recent airdrop and the launch of the Babylon Genesis Network. The network's innovative approach to Bitcoin staking has sparked significant interest and the rapid adoption, driven by strategic partnerships and robust tokenomics, could propel BABY's price past $0.2 by April's end.

Despite growing expectations of a Fed interest rate cut, bitcoin may face short-term headwinds before gaining bullish momentum.

Proposed by Bitcoin Policy Institute, Bitcoin Bonds are hybrid securities combining the features of both traditional bonds and cryptocurrency. Bitbonds tend to offer a 1% fixed yield plus Bitcoin price gains to fund projects and ease the U.S.'s elevated debt burden.

The financial landscape is in turmoil. While Bitcoin, often criticized for its legendary volatility, goes through a phase of relative stability, the S&P 500 is surging like a speculative asset.

A New York lawmaker has introduced legislation that would allow state agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments, signaling growing political momentum for digital asset integration in public services. Assembly Bill A7788, introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, seeks to amend state financial law to allow New York state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies as a form of payment.

The crypto market lost momentum over the past 24 hours, as cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), registered notable declines. As a result, the crypto market cap shrunk by just over 1%, falling to $2.58 trillion.

This year's Bitcoin price prediction targets $250K – but is this viable? And if so, what's the best altcoin to buy to make the most of it?

Bitcoin (BTC) has significantly outpaced Ethereum (ETH) in realized market capitalization growth, according to April 10 data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. Since the FTX crash in November 2022, Bitcoins realized cap has soared by $468 billion, marking a 117% increase.

Bitcoin may be nearing a key bottom, according to legendary trader John Bollinger. The creator of the widely used Bollinger Bands tool suggests the cryptocurrency could be forming a bullish W bottoming pattern.