Even though Wednesday has started bearish for the market, some coins are coming back to the green zone, according to CoinStats.

Major cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale Investments announced two new Bitcoin outcome-oriented exchange-traded funds (ETFs).According to an April 2 announcement, the new products are the Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BTCC) and the Grayscale Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BPI). According to an email sent to Cointelegraph, the two new Bitcoin (BTC) funds are meant to generate revenue by harnessing BTC volatility: “Both strategies may be considered as an alternative income stream that's less correlated to traditional income-oriented investments.

Grayscale is expanding its exchange-traded funds offering with two new products targeted at investors seeking exposure via covered call writing strategies.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up to $85,500 as market observers and analysts debate the impact of Wednesday's tariff announcements. What Happened: In his latest podcast, prominent crypto trader Mayne pointed out that Bitcoin's next major move hinges on how equities react to the news.

Michael Saylor, founder and the executive chairman of Bitcoin-focused company Strategy, has taken to his account on the social media network X (formerly known as Twitter) to issue a Bitcoin war cry.

Alabama lawmakers have introduced legislation to allow the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin. The latest proposal, Senate Bill 283, was filed this week by Sen.

Metaplanet has purchased an additional 160 Bitcoin worth $13.39 million, pushing its total holdings to 4,206 BTC, according to Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich. The Japanese company paid about 12.49 million yen ($80,063) per Bitcoin in this latest acquisition, according to a statement released April 2.

Due to the first-mover advantage, Bitcoin (BTC) plays a pivotal role in setting the bias for the entire crypto market. While BTC is influenced by macroeconomic policies and liquidity cycles, let's explore if Bitcoin's funding rate will help in predicting the next Ethereum price move.

Bitcoin price held steady above $80,000 as crypto and stock investors remained cautious ahead of Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariff speech. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $84,500, up 10% from its March low.

Jetking Infotrain Limited, a Mumbai-based IT education firm, announced plans Wednesday to raise ₹6.6 crore ($793,000) through a preferential share issue to expand its bitcoin reserves and fund cryptocurrency-related initiatives, Chief Financial Officer Siddarth Bharwani confirmed.

The world is waiting for Europe to find out at 10PM its time that the 1930s are back, as is protectionism, with US starting a global trade war.

The two New York Stock Exchange-listed funds are due to start trading on Wednesday.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has predicted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $250,000 by the end of 2025. He cites the Federal Reserve's pivot toward purchasing more US Treasury bonds and a broader return to fiscal dominance as primary catalysts for a new Bitcoin bull cycle.

TL;DR FLARE Act Proposal: Senator Ted Cruz introduces the FLARE Act to repurpose flared natural gas for Bitcoin mining via tax incentives for companies investing in stranded gas infrastructure, effective from 2026.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has been fluctuating within a small range between the $80,000 support and below the $87,500 resistance or moving average lines.

The provider of digital asset mining services is growing its portfolio of self-operated mining machines and data centers as high crypto prices fuel strong revenue and earnings gains Key Takeaways: BitFuFu's revenue grew 63% in 2024, as its annual net profit surged more than fivefold The provider of digital asset services is benefitting from the latest cryptocurrency boom, and is now looking to boost its own mining operation to improve profitability The good times are rolling for BitFuFu Inc. (FUFU.US), which isn't showing any signs of settling for the status quo. Amid the latest resurgence for cryptocurrencies, including a rise of more than 30% in the price of bitcoin over the last six months, the provider of digital asset mining services is enjoying a big jump in its own profits.

Metaplanet acquires 160 BTC for $13.3M, increasing its total holdings to 4,206 bitcoins. With $356.2M worth of BTC, it has become Asia's largest and 9th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder.

Eased policy in China — and signs of this are emerging — could significantly boost bitcoin adoption

As Donald Trump prepares to announce new tariffs on "Liberation Day," investors are questioning the impact of these protectionist measures on cryptocurrencies. Contrary to initial fears, several financial analysts believe that these tariffs could, in the long run, strengthen Bitcoin's position as an alternative safe haven.

The Bitcoin market continues to see a lot of noisy behavior, as we are simply looking for some reason to get moving again. With the new tariffs coming at the end of the day, traders will be looking to determine where risk appetite is going.

Bitcoin price has been locked in a month-long consolidation, hovering around $84,000-$86,000, and investors are on the lookout with Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs.

Bitcoin (BTC), the biggest cryptocurrency, is officially in a bear market. The "negative" period for the network activity metric is too long for being associated with a healthy correction, 2016-2025 data says.

Bitcoin's average Funding Rate across four major exchanges hits negative territory.

Bhutan's crypto strategy highlights the increasing integration of digital assets into national reserves, amid global economic uncertainties. The post Bhutan government moves $32M Bitcoin on Trump's ‘Liberation Day' appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Bitcoin price's resilience amidst the ongoing equity market correction has caught significant attention. However, experts warn that BTC's stability in the face of equity market correction is short-lived.

BTC put bias is strongest since the U.S. regional banking crisis of early 2023, according to one observer.

Arthur Hayes said on Wednesday that Bitcoin could hit $250,000 by the end of 2025 because President Trump's crypto-loving Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will make Fed chair Jerome Powell start printing again to keep the US government afloat.

As markets prep for President Donald Trump's sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, bitcoin remains resilient, posting a current price of $84,609. The digital asset's market capitalization stands at $1.67 trillion, with 24-hour trading volume reaching $19.84 billion and intraday price swings between $81,188 and $85,438.

Analysts are warning the bitcoin price could fall sharply in the aftermath of Trump's latest tariff salvo

While Minnesota's proposal names Bitcoin directly, Alabama sets eligibility criteria that only Bitcoin currently meets.

Bitcoin prices have jumped to $85,020 in the last 24 hours, marking a 1.2% increase that reverses some of the recent downward momentum. The cryptocurrency is now testing a key resistance level that dates back to its January peak of $110,000, according to market analysts.

In an interview with Bitcoin commentator Natalie Brunell, Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) reaffirmed her commitment to establishing a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), disclosing that the Treasury Department is probing its legal authority to purchase and custody BTC on behalf of the federal government.

Japanese hotel giant Metaplanet (3350) is going big on Bitcoin as the firm just scooped up 160 BTC. The firm acquired Bitcoins for around $83,600 each, adding $13.4 million to their crypto stash. This brings their Bitcoin holdings to 4,206 BTC, and their total investment to $363.5 million.

Something rather uncommon is about to happen on Bitcoin's price chart, something that does not fit into the usual textbook technical patterns traders rely on. It is not just a golden cross, and it is not just a death cross — it is both, forming at the same time on the daily time frame.

Mike McGlone, senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, has shared his new take on the course crypto prices may take this year. Notably, the view point he expressed this time is quite opposite to the ultra bearish Bitcoin price outlook he shared several times earlier this year.

GameStop is making news again, only that this time, it has nothing to do with meme stocks. The gaming retailer is making a bold move into Bitcoin, after successfully raising $1.5 billion through a convertible note offering.

Leading on-chain data provider CryptoQuant has revealed a shocking trend that public companies bought a massive 91,781 BTC in Q1 2025. Yet, despite this strong buying activity, Bitcoin's price dropped from $94,400 to $82,500, a 12% decline.

GameStop and Tether are deepening their exposure to Bitcoin, with GameStop raising $1.5 billion to add the cryptocurrency to its treasury and Tether expanding its Bitcoin holdings.

Much is still hanging on the market reading of President Trump's tariffs, which go into effect on Wednesday, but if positive, Bitcoin proxy companies Strategy, Metaplanet, and Boyaa, are all ready to breakout and head higher.

The stablecoin issuer Tether is reportedly sitting on $3.86 billion worth of unrealized Bitcoin (BTC) profits. The crypto tracker Spot On Chain notes Tether has the sixth-largest Bitcoin wallet in the world, with its reserves totaling 92,647 BTC worth $7.88 billion at time of writing.

The crypto market registered a marginal uptick over the past 24 hours despite several altcoins crashing on April Fools' Day. Despite the altcoin crash, the crypto market cap is up 0.50% and currently sits at $2.7 trillion.

Bitcoin is back in the spotlight – and not just because of the price charts. In the latest twist of crypto-meets-mainstream, Eric Trump has officially stepped into the Bitcoin mining game.

President Trump is expected to announce large-scale tariffs, including reciprocal tariffs, later on Wednesday.

Investors pulled $222 million from US Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the first two days of the week, with Fidelity's FBTC leading Bitcoin ETF outflows.

Currently, the Bitcoin market stands over 30% below the all-time high. In February, the market recorded a drop of 17.5%. In the previous months, it registered a decline of 2.19%. In the last seven days alone, the market has decreased by 3.2%. However, in the last 24 hours, it has witnessed a surge of 0.9%.

Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. have backed a new company, American Bitcoin Corporation, which used to be called American Data Centres. American Bitcoin recently acquired ASIC miners from the company Hut 8.

As markets brace for the impact of President Trump's tariff announcements, experts point to regulatory clarity as bullish catalyst, while a looming correction in equities remains the most prominent downside risk. What Happened Despite a global macro backdrop filled with uncertainties—from proposed sweeping U.S. tariffs to stubborn inflation and elevated rates—digital assets have shown remarkable resilience.

Japanese hotel firm deepens bitcoin strategy with new BTC purchase and impressive Q1 performance