Bitcoin (BTC) is taking a stand even as the broader stock market keeps sliding down to its tariff-related lows on Easter Monday.

On today's episode of CNBC Crypto World, bitcoin tests the $88,000 level while the U.S. dollar falls to a three-year low after President Trump ramped up his attacks on Fed Chair Powell. Plus, Bybit's CEO says roughly 28% of the funds stolen in a February hack are untraceable.

Coinbase has obtained internal documents from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission concerning the agency's investigation into Ethereum 2.0, following a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit.

After the network achieved an all‑time high of 926 exahash per second (EH/s) and experienced a 1.42% difficulty bump to 123.23 trillion, roughly 52 EH/s have exited the network since April 17.

Cryptocurrency markets ticked higher on Monday as Bitcoin's performance drew attention from commentators eyeing a shift in macro sentiment. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $86,937.92 +2.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,572.74 -0.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $135.64 -0.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.07 +0.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1570 +1.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001236 -1% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 11.3% and daily active addresses falling by 10.3%.

As the SEC is signaling its willingness to approve new altcoin ETFs, 72 active proposals are awaiting a nod. Despite the growing interest from asset managers to launch more altcoin-based products in the institutional market, Bitcoin ETFs currently command 90% of crypto fund assets worldwide.

As Bitcoin hovers around 85,000 dollars, Strategy, the company led by Michael Saylor, continues its ambitious accumulation strategy. In one week, the company invested over 550 million dollars to bolster its already colossal position in the queen of cryptos.

Bitcoin is now trading above short-term highs after reclaiming the $87,000 level just a few hours ago. This move signals growing strength among bulls, but a full bullish reversal will only be confirmed once higher resistance levels are broken.

Bitcoin's long-term holders are seeing a spike in profit margins.

In a notable reversal of market trends, Cardano (ADA) has emerged as the frontrunner for institutional investment in the cryptocurrency space, outpacing industry giants Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana in recent weeks.

After a sharp rise near the end of the weekend, Bitcoin is now at a technical crossroads. While momentum sparked hopes of a trend reversal, the underlying structure tells a more cautious story — one that traders shouldn't ignore.

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, is following through on its plans to accumulate as much Bitcoin (BTC) as possible. According to on-chain data from Lookonchain, Strategy, led by founder and CEO Michael Saylor, now holds close to $47 billion worth of the crypto king after a massive half-billion buying spree last week. “Strategy bought another 6,556 BTC($555.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared a new proposal over the weekend that would radically overhaul the system that powers its smart contracts.

Crypto analyst Incognito has predicted that the Ethereum price could soon rally to as high as $2,700. This bullish prediction comes despite ETH's underperformance so far, with the altcoin's market share already dropping to new lows.

Ethereum Foundation (EF) co-executive director Tomasz Stanczak has announced that Vitalik Buterin will focus on the extensive Layer 1 scaling roadmap. The Ethereum co-founder recently published insights towards community proposals on privacy and zkVMs, aligning with the decision.

Strategy co-founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor has revealed that over 13,000 institutions now have direct exposure to the firm.

Vitalik's RISC-V proposal could speed up ZK-proof generation by 100 times, without disrupting current smart contracts.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly being compared to gold as investors examine macroeconomic dynamics and shifting global monetary sentiment. What Happened: Prominent trader Unipcs on Monday pointed out that gold recently hit a market capitalization of $22.785 trillion, up $7 trillion in just 10 months.

The four marquee U.S. equity gauges opened the week in steep retreat, moving in lockstep toward lower ground. This collective slide reflects investors' unresolved anxiety over President Trump's evolving trade agenda. Equities Rout to Bullion Rush: Why Investors Are Ditching Stocks for Digital and Real Gold The exodus from U.S.

Bitcoin has been see-sawing between $75,000 and $87,000 over the past few months as tensions between the U.S. and other nations, as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies, have caused anxiety among investors and traders.

Ethereum slipped back below the $1,600 mark today after briefly peaking at $1,653 earlier in the day.

As the stock market extends its losses, Bitcoin (BTC) has reclaimed the $88,000 level while gold has reached yet another all-time high. At time of writing, BTC is trading at $88,193, up 5% in the last seven days, prompting some analysts to point out a potential decoupling from traditional markets.

As the crypto market undergoes a phase of consolidation, major bitcoin holders – commonly referred to as "whales" – are significantly strengthening their positions, constituting one of the many bullish signals emerging at the end of April 2025.

Bitcoin topped $88,000 at one point Monday, its highest point since late March, before losing some ground.

Following a notable rebound, Bitcoin has surged toward the crucial 200-day MA of $88K. This price region is significantly important, as if the asset successfully reclaims it, it can exhibit a surge toward the ATH of $109K.

Bitcoin is rebounding after tariff chaos, and public companies like Metaplanet are conducting major acquisitions. The firm bought $28.2 million worth of the asset, nearly a $2 million increase from last week.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) briefly tapped $88,000 in Monday trading, eliciting bullish calls from traders that cite a strong high-timeframe structure and improving macro backdrop. What Happened: Crypto trader Astronomer flagged the move as significant, calling $88,000 a key target from his original bottom thesis.

Ethereum and XRP are showing signs of renewed strength. Ethereum has triggered a bullish triangle breakout, with analysts now watching for a push toward the $2,000 mark. Meanwhile, XRP is hovering near key support levels that could define its next pivot.

Ethereum and the broader crypto market experienced a small but notable pump yesterday, reigniting hopes of a potential trend reversal after weeks of sustained selling pressure. As market uncertainty intensifies, driven largely by global economic tensions and geopolitical strain between the US and China, investors are closely watching for signs of a breakout.

“ETH sucks, it has no value accrual, and the L1 is dead,” says everyone with an X account. “Want Ethereum to return to its glory days?

The cryptocurrency's price saw a steady appreciation throughout the Easter weekend, topping $88K on Monday, while the dollar fell to a three-year low.

Coinbase CLO Paul Grewal has shared new details about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) internal documents regarding its investigation into Ethereum 2.0. These documents are part of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit that Coinbase has filed against the SEC.

Strategy has expanded its treasury approach by buying 6,556 BTC for $555.8 M, funded through share sales in two ATM programs. Holdings have reached 538,200 coins bought at a $36.47 B cost basis, yet disclosures note the firm may liquidate assets below cost to manage $8 B in obligations overall. The post Strategy Adds $555M Bitcoin—Stash Hits 538K BTC as Debt Looms appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) plunged below the 98 level on April 21, falling to a three-year low. That catapulted gold to a new all-time high, and Bitcoin (BTC) also showed strength, rising above $88,000.

Reading back the official transcript of a secret five-hour meeting between Julian Assange and then-Google CEO Eric Schmidt — released 12 years ago this week — gives an equally eerie feeling.

Despite its growing footprint as a major corporate holder of bitcoin (BTC), Strategy's large-scale purchases of the cryptocurrency appear to have little, if any, influence on its price, according to a research paper by TD Cowen.

Tom Lee, Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder, has put forth a bullish prediction regarding Bitcoin's (BTC) near-term price action on CNBC's Squawk Box on April 21.

Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $88,000 today in a sudden post-holiday rally that caught much of the market off balance. Instead of a quiet Easter Sunday, they got fear-turned-to-FOMO almost overnight.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) jumped 3.52% on Monday to $87,348.17, extending its rebound above key resistance as institutional buying and macroeconomic tailwinds boosted sentiment across crypto markets. The coin is now up 3.9% over the last seven days and has gained 3.91% over the past month.

The surge that pushed Bitcoin (BTC) up more than 2.4% to $88,000 today may be short-lived. Although it came suddenly and was not widely expected — especially with Easter Sunday and a long weekend — the surge caused a palpable shift in sentiment among crypto market participants.

Bitcoin (BTC) doubled down on its divergence from stocks at the April 21 Wall Street open as US trade war tensions escalated. BTC/USD 1-day chart.

Bernstein analysts on Monday identified five structural forces that could drive Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) trajectory in the coming months, based on rising institutional demand, regulatory developments and new U.S. government initiatives. The findings, according to Bernstein, lay out key inflection points now anchoring Bitcoin's position within global capital markets.

“Smart money” positioning and the Elliott Wave appear aligned. Both foresee rising prices over the next few months, with an ideal target of $166,000.

Strategy added 6,556 BTC at an average price of $84,785 in the week of April 14-20.

We are never shy about holding ETH to account as crypto's second largest asset and the DeFi intuition gateway for traditional investors. But mainstream adoption requires a growth story, and so far this year ETH is (put kindly) failing to lead.

The company has purchased Bitcoin consistently since mid-March, despite uncertainty weighing on markets.

CryptoQuant's analysis stated that Bitcoin's Realized Cap record is a sign of ongoing accumulation and strong network confidence.