Bitcoin price is slowly moving higher above the $86,500 zone. BTC is gaining pace and might continue higher in the near term.

BlackRock's XRP ETF hesitation fuels market speculation as Ripple seeks a settlement in its SEC lawsuit. Legal clarity may trigger institutional demand.

Bitcoin prices appear to be breaking out of an extended period of consolidation as the asset climbs to its highest level since late March. Bitcoin (BTC) surged above $87,400 on April 21, its highest price since March 28, according to TradingView.

Dogecoin holders marked April 20 as “Dogeday,” a community-driven celebration that started in 2021 and coincides with International Weed Day.

Bitcoin has surged over 33% since its April 2024 halving, where the block reward dropped from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC.

China is loading up on its gold holdings, racking up five tonnes in a frenetic accumulation spree over the last month. The push for gold is triggering unintended consequences for Bitcoin price, with BTC comfortably holding the $85K mark.

SEC's retreat and XRP's legal triumph are sidelined as Oregon charges ahead with a new lawsuit against Coinbase, intensifying the war over crypto regulation.

As it is firmly compressed between two important exponential moving averages, Bitcoin is currently experiencing a crucial technical moment that resembles a traditional price squeeze. Although bulls may just be in the lead, this tension in the charts is preparing for a possible volatility-driven breakout in either direction.

Bitcoin has produced a range-bound movement recently, with prices oscillating between $83,000 and 86,000. Interestingly, popular crypto analyst Burak Kesmeci has identified the important price levels for any short-term action.

Bitcoin's halving cycles are losing steam as macro forces now play a bigger role in pricing. BTC' has increasingly started to tracks inflation expectations, signaling its shift into a macro-sensitive asset.

Investors in Dogecoin were sent mixed signals this week after market analysts disclosed forecasts regarding the future price action of the meme cryptocurrency. Some predict a spectacular rally, while others forecast a sharp decline before there can be any rally.

Dogecoin price dipped 1.2% on Sunday, April 20, as the community marked “DOGE Day” 2025 — the annual celebration of the beloved memecoin's cultural rise. While previous editions sparked rallies and online hype, this year's DOGE Day saw more cautious sentiment.

According to Alex Thorn, Head of Firmwide Research at Galaxy Digital, the US government could begin purchasing Bitcoin in 2025 without breaching its current budget-neutral fiscal policy. Under the current budget-neutral conditions, any plans to acquire Bitcoin must not impose incremental costs on American taxpayers.

Bitcoin has spent the past seven days trying to hold near $85,000, with a trading range between $83,200 and $86,000. Buying momentum has turned positive in the past 24 hours, but an interesting technical analysis of the current price action points to a looming downside risk.

Dogecoin holders worldwide celebrate “Dogeday” , as the meme coin's community awaits upcoming deadlines for Dogecoin-related ETF applications.

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase by Strategy and said that more than 13,000 institutions now have direct exposure to the company.The company's most recent acquisition of 3,459 BTC, valued at over $285 million at the time of purchase, on April 14, brought Strategy's total holdings to 531,644 BTC, valued at over $44.9 billion. Saylor followed up on the BTC chart, which he typically posts on Sundays to signal an imminent BTC acquisition, with a breakdown of investor exposure to the company.

Following an extensive price correction in the past three months, the Bitcoin bull market continues to hang in the balance. Despite a modest price rebound in April, the premier cryptocurrency is yet to display a strong intent to resume its bull rally amidst a lack of positive market factors.

ETF inflows show strength as capital dries up and fear grips the market.

XRP is down 5% over the past week, struggling to regain momentum as technical indicators flash mixed signals. Its Relative Strength Index (RSI) has dropped below 50, and the price remains stuck within a tight range between key support and resistance levels.

Bitcoin (BTC) has risen roughly 1% for the week, indicating a balance between supply and demand. Analysts expect a quiet easter weekend but are divided about the next directional move in Bitcoin.Network economist Timothy Peterson said that the US High Yield Index Effective Yield has gained over 8%.

Bitcoin price consolidates above the $84,600 on Sunday, April 20. Having closed eight consecutive sessions above the $80,000 mark, on-chain data trends suggest BTC market outlook for the week ahead remains bullish despite regulatory pressures on Coinbase.

The Bitcoin market has shown high volatility in April, having produced similar levels of gains and losses over the past three weeks. Amidst the choppy price action, Bitcoin whales appear to be increasing their holdings, perhaps in anticipation of future price gains.

A relatively unknown gaming token, VOXEL, went up by more than 50% in the past 24 hours after a malfunction on BitGet caused the VOXE/USDT perpetual contract to surpass that of Bitcoin. The incident has raised concerns about market manipulation on centralized exchanges.

XRP continues to consolidate with low volatility across its BTC and USDT pairs. Price action is tight, holding above major support but struggling to gain bullish momentum.

Robert Kiyosaki, the author of financial education book "Rich Dad Poor Dad," is confident that the price of Bitcoin will skyrocket to at least $180,000 this year, according to the pundit's latest social media post.

Dogecoin has been trading in a tight range lately, with its price movement increasingly narrowing over the past few days between $0.15 and $0.16. This increasingly narrowing range comes off a wider downside consolidation move since the beginning of April, which has led to the creation of a triangle pattern on the 4-hour candlestick timeframe chart.

XRP sentiment flips bullish as traders target $2.60 breakout fueled by whales and derivatives activity.

Bitcoin decoupled from stocks in mid-April. Meanwhile, the total crypto market cap respected an 18-month support line.

Bitcoin is on track to close another week below the $90,000 mark, reinforcing the bearish sentiment that has hovered over the market in recent weeks. After facing a prolonged period of volatility and macro-driven uncertainty, Bitcoin continues to trade in a tight range, struggling to reclaim higher ground.

On April 20, Dogecoin enthusiasts worldwide united to mark Dogeday, a community-driven holiday celebrating the world's most recognizable meme coin.

Whales are quietly feasting, institutions dipping toes back in, and old holders staying stubborn.

Hashprice, a key metric used to gauge miner revenue, is currently hovering near a five-year low, according to HashRate Index—a stark reminder of how difficult the mining business has become.

Robert Kiyosaki, a prominent financial guru and Bitcoin proponent, widely known for authoring the personal finance book “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” has made yet another bullish Bitcoin price prediction. This time, Kiyosaki has forecasted a $1 million Bitcoin price by 2035.

Blockchain payments firm Ripple has inked a key partnership with HashKey Capital to introduce the first-ever XRP Tracker Fund in Asia. On Friday, HashKey announced the launch of its HashKey Tracker Fund, designed to track the performance of Ripple's cross-border payments token XRP.

Dogecoin is trading near $0.15, and some investors are wondering could a $1,000 investment today really turn into $1 million by 2025?

Crypto assets extended losses last week as sell pressure gripped investors. Overall, institutional sales remained strong due to high Bitcoin (BTC) numbers, although altcoins traded in the opposite direction.

Popular crypto analyst Tony Severino has shared a bold take on the current Bitcoin (BTC) market structure. The chartered market technician has stated that the Bitcoin bull market remains active unless the price falls below a specific level.

Although bitcoin has remained confined within a narrow band this week—fluctuating between $83,268 and $85,917—and briefly dipped to $74,434 on April 6, some claim that the bull run may have concluded. Should the peak have coincided with Trump's inauguration as the 47th U.S.

Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has revealed his crypto holdings to the community. This follows a new trader profile feature on Binance Square that allows users to disclose their digital asset holdings.

On April 20, 2025, Dogecoin holders celebrate the now traditional Doge Day, a festive day born in 2021 alongside the global cannabis day. While the DOGE community remains as enthusiastic as ever, a major event could soon redefine the landscape of this iconic crypto: the possible approval of a Dogecoin ETF by the U.S. SEC.

Bitcoin (BTC) is now one year past its most recent halving, and this cycle is shaping up to be unlike any before it. Unlike previous cycles where explosive rallies followed the halving, BTC has seen a far more muted gain, up just 31%, compared to 436% over the same timeframe in the last cycle.

Bitcoin (BTC) remains in a consolidation phase, and breaching the $85,000 resistance has emerged as a key target for investors.

Charles Schwab Corp is preparing to enter the spot Bitcoin trading market, with CEO Rick Wurster indicating a potential launch as early as April 2026. The post Charles Schwab Targets April 2026 for Launch of Spot Bitcoin Trading Services appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP and Bitcoin decoupled from stocks in mid-April to post weekly gains. Meanwhile, XRP's price chart is flashing a bullish technical indicator as Ripple ETF applications heat up.

XRP is trading at $2.05 with a market capitalization of $119 billion, a 24-hour trading volume of $1.22 billion, and an intraday price range between $2.04 and $2.09, reflecting a period of tight consolidation amid cautious market sentiment.

When the noise fades, the truth emerges - Is XRP overvalued?

Today's edition of the weekly recap covers Strategy's continued Bitcoin purchases, Kraken's expansion into traditional financial products, and another SEC investigation closure.

Bitcoin and Ethereum users can finally breathe easy: transaction costs on the two main blockchains have dropped by more than 90% compared to the previous year. This major change reflects a calming of network activity, but also a notable improvement in operational efficiency.