Despite steep declines in U.S. equities, bitcoin shows surprising strength, holding above key technical levels.

More than $21 million worth of Bitcoin was unstaked from the Babylon protocol in the 24 hours after the platform's token airdrop, according to blockchain data shared by a developer.On April 4, Bitfeed developer Mononaut shared that in the previous 24 hours, 256 Bitcoin (BTC) had been unstaked from the staking protocol. Mononaut said that the unstaking transactions paid 1.35 BTC in fees and consumed 1.318 Megavirtualbytes (MvB) of blockspace.

Babylon Foundation announces 600 million BABY token airdrop primarily rewarding early Bitcoin stakers, with tokens serving governance and security functions on its new blockchain.

Following President Donald Trump's “Liberation Day” tariff announcement on April 2, recession probabilities have spiked across leading economic trackers, putting Bitcoin on high alert. Kalshi's prediction markets now stand at 53%, an 8.1% jump from prior estimates, and Polymarket's odds have surged to 54%.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder and former CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Bitmex, expressed his support for tariffs in a recent social media post, stating that they can help correct global imbalances and benefit bitcoin ( BTC) and gold in the medium term. Hayes noted that the weakening U.S. dollar, driven by foreign investors selling U.S.

Enish, a Japanese game developer, plans to buy Bitcoin worth 100 million yen. The company announced this move as part of its growing work with blockchain technology, according to recent reports.

Despite a downturn in DeFi market value, Bitcoin startup investments are rising and key platforms like Gemini and Velora are making strategic moves.

As a Bitcoin (BTC 0.76%) investor, it can be confusing to make sense of all the information out there. And that's especially the case when it comes to the weekly influx of new macroeconomic data.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes that President Donald Trump's new tariffs could destabilize global markets but ultimately boost Bitcoin.

Trump's tariffs and Fed policy uncertainty are creating short-term Bitcoin volatility, but analysts predict potential growth to $250,000 by 2025 if money printing resumes.

The world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, is showing a rapid price breakout, printing several consecutive long green candles on the chart.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes argues that Trump's reciprocal tariffs will ultimately benefit Bitcoin by weakening the US dollar and increasing the demand for alternative assets.

Bitcoin dipped 0.3% to $83,121.50 early Friday, weighed down by a broad market selloff sparked by sweeping U.S. tariffs. President Donald Trump announced a 10% universal tariff on all imports starting April 5, 2025, along with reciprocal tariffs targeting countries with high trade barriers against U.S. products.

Crypto markets are showing signs of a rebound after a volatile week driven by U.S. tariff announcements and growing speculation around upcoming economic data and Federal Reserve rate cuts. Traders are shifting their focus from past headwinds to future catalysts, with expectations of a bitcoin (BTC) bounce in the short term.

Bitcoin is stabilizing at $84,000 after a period of erratic trading, showing signs of renewed strength as market uncertainty fades. The official announcement of long-anticipated tariffs has removed a major regulatory overhang, restoring investor confidence and reducing fears of unexpected policy shocks that had been weighing on crypto markets.

Bitcoins reputation as digital gold is under scrutiny again, with JPMorgan highlighting its increasing correlation with U.S. equities. The banking giant notes that Bitcoins behavior aligns more with risk assets than a safe-haven asset, especially amid rising global trade tensions and market volatility.

While the crypto market faced intense volatility, Bitcoin ETFs quietly made strategic moves that signal a deeper shift in investor sentiment. Over the past 24 hours, nearly 200,000 traders were liquidated, wiping out $567.99 million$370.27 million from long positions and $197.84 million from shorts.

Trump's new tariff policy is poised to disrupt the U.S. Bitcoin mining industry, as China—the world's biggest supplier of mining equipment—faces a steep 34% export tariff, putting pressure on American miners' ROI.

While some policymakers have described Bitcoin as a store of value, its recent price action seems to suggest it's being treated more like a high-beta tech stock.

The Facilitate Lower Atmospheric Released Emissions (FLARE) Act encourages on-site energy generation. It does this by turning wasted natural gas into a useful power source for Bitcoin mining.

Bitcoin holds above $84K as Enish buys BTC, Cango pivots to mining, and CEX listings outperform Nasdaq, signaling rising institutional momentum. The post Institutional Tailwinds Build as Bitcoin Holds $84K — Enish, Cango & CEX Fuel Momentum appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin's price stability above March lows in the wake of Trump tariffs suggests seller fatigue.

On Thursday, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs faced $99.86 million in net outflows as the stock market slumped following Trump's tariff announcement. Grayscale's GBTC was hit the hardest with $60.2 million leaving, followed by Bitwise BITB with $44.19 million and Fidelity FBTC with $23.27 million.

Investors who might have heeded Eric Trump's advice and bought Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) dip have had little to rejoice, as the apex cryptocurrency has failed to chart a bullish reversal. What happened: In an X post on Feb. 25, the Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization wrote, “₿uy the dips,” using the recognizable symbol of the world's largest cryptocurrency The recommendation, which came shortly after Bitcoin fell below $90,000, elicited reactions from the who's who of the cryptocurrency industry, including Strategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, who called it, "The ₿est Advice.

Bitcoin struggles below $83,500 with mixed technical signals as market sentiment worsens, but macroeconomic factors may eventually trigger a new rally.

Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block Inc., is once again doubling down on his long-standing Bitcoin conviction. On Thursday, in an interview with Bitcoin News, he answered the futuristic fictional question of “what if Bitcoin fails in future?

While Bitcoin has retreated by 25% from its all-time high of over $109,000, an unexpected movement is emerging: whales are returning to their purchases. These large wallets, often seen as market barometers, are marking their first real return to accumulation since August 2024, according to Glassnode.

Is Bitcoin's growing dominance a warning — or the calm before a breakout?

Early-stage investment in Bitcoin-native startups rose in 2024, even as overall funding dropped, with deals up 32% and pre-seed activity climbing 50%. The post Early-Stage Deals for Bitcoin Startups Jumped in 2024, Defying Broader Market Trends appeared first on Cryptonews.

Retail investors are showing a growing preference for XRP (XRP) over Bitcoin (BTC), according to recent on-chain data from Glassnode. The data highlights a dramatic 490% surge in XRP's quarterly average of daily active addresses.

The crypto markets were heavily consolidating ahead of Trump's Liberation Day, where new tariffs were announced on various countries. Following the event, the US markets were disrupted and faced huge consequences not seen since 2020. The US tax hike was also massive, the highest since 1968, increasing the uncertainty over the markets.

Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. saw $99.86 million leave the products on Thursday, reversing the previous day's inflows of $220.76 million.

In a bold move, the popular AI trading powerhouse, AlgosOne, has rejected a series of acquisition offers ranging from $250 to $500, from leading global investment firms and tech giants. Instead, the project leadership is doubling down, and betting big on its upcoming AIAO token launch, later this quarter, which promises to give the opportunity for lucrative returns for its early investors.

A trader and analyst who accurately predicted the crypto bottom in November of 2022 is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may be on the verge of a downtrend. In a new video, the trader pseudonymously known as DonAlt tells 66,200 subscribers of the TechnicalRoundup YouTube channel that Bitcoin remains at high risk of plummeting in value.

The crypto market today has resumed its business with sentiments being unchanged over the previous day. Talking about numbers, the market cap has sunk 1.38% since yesterday to $2.65 trillion. The trading volume has taken a shot down 32.13% to $88.91 billion.

The crypto market is set to see $2.58 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, a development that could trigger short-term price volatility and impact traders' profitability.

Bitcoin's price appears to have resumed its downward trajectory after briefly recovering to the $87,000 level earlier this week. At the time of writing, Bitcoin has experienced a 5.7% decline in the past 24 hours, bringing its price significantly below recent highs.

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 25 yesterday, signaling “Extreme Fear” in the cryptocurrency market. Yet, an analyst suggests that the current panic might be exaggerated, largely driven by recency bias.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says US President Donald Trump's tariffs may rattle the global economy in some ways, but that same disruption could be exactly what Bitcoin needs to rally.“Global imbalances will be corrected, and the pain papered over with printed money, which is good for BTC,” Hayes said in an April 3 X post.

Despite a 1000-point crash on Nasdaq on Thursday, Bitcoin and altcoins are showing some resilience as crypto market investors seem to be looking past the Trump tariff developments. BTC price today is down by just 1% to $82,698 after facing strong volatility earlier this week.

Data shows markets are pricing in four rate cuts in 2025 — 0.25 bps each in June, July, September and December. Rate cuts occur when a central bank, like the Federal Reserve, lowers interest rates to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper.

The EU's response to Trump's tariffs has sent the EUR/USD soaring. What does this mean for crypto companies?

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has explained that Bitcoin is trading like a risk asset in the short term because it is supposedly the most liquid and salable asset on the planet.

Crypto trader CarpeNoctom outlined his thoughts on how US Dollar Index (DXY) could help shape the bull for Bitcoin price. With the sweeping tariffs from Donald Trump, the stock and crypto markets have become correlated and are sensitive to macroeconomic developments.

Is Bitcoin losing its status as "digital gold"? JPMorgan reveals a massive shift toward gold.

Enish, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed gaming company, has announced the purchase of 100 million yen ($660,000) worth of bitcoin. The investment aligns with the company's strategy to deepen blockchain integration in game development and diversify financial assets. Enish Strengthens Blockchain Game Development With Addition of Bitcoin to Financial Strategy Japanese game developer Enish Co.

Bitcoin's liquidity and volatility make it a short-term risk proxy, impacting its perception and use in financial strategies. The post Saylor says Bitcoin's deep liquidity turns it into a short-term risk proxy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin is trading at critical levels after spending over a month struggling to break back above the $90,000 mark. Despite several attempts, bulls have failed to reclaim higher ground, leaving BTC stuck in a consolidation range that reflects the broader uncertainty in financial markets.