Bitcoin (BTC) has been many things in its 16-year existence, with some claiming it to be little more than a gambling fad and yet others taking a completely opposite stance and positioning it as the biggest financial revolution in recent history.

The crypto bull run may have ended, with the market poised for a winter characterized by prolonged losses and stagnation, according to Coinbase's institutional arm.

According To Google Finance Today, gold has surged past the crucial $3,300 all-time high, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing rally. The sharp upward movement has energized investors, especially gold enthusiasts. Notably, outspoken gold advocate Peter Schiff has seized this moment to question the future of Bitcoin.

With the failure of Oklahoma's Bitcoin reserve bill, New Hampshire, Texas, and Arizona now lead the push for state-level BTC reserves.

Central banks and sovereign wealth funds around the world are gearing up to go all in on Bitcoin. According to Sigel, these powerful financial institutions won't just use Bitcoin as a store of value like gold.

China has built up a large stash of cryptocurrencies from illegal activities, and now local governments are looking for ways to sell off the holdings. Courts and financial industry have raised concerns calling out on clearer rules to handle these digital assets.

S&P 500 futures extended losses early Wednesday with a 1.6% intraday drop, falling to 444.32 and erasing nearly two days of gains. The move came as investors digested rising uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy, including potential new tariffs targeting Chinese semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.

Bitcoin ETFs record second day of inflows as BlackRock's IBIT leads with $38M, while analysts predict bullish patterns despite recent price volatility.

Bitcoin (BTC) faces an uphill struggle as a safe haven in 2025 as gold fund inflows circle $80 billion. Data from Bank of America (BoA) uploaded to X by trading resource The Kobeissi Letter on April 15 confirms gold's “best streak” since 2013.

Bitcoin is nearing its peaks, but a specter hovers over its trajectory. While the asset tests $86,000, a dreaded technical indicator remains frozen: the "death cross.

U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs saw $76.4 million in inflows Tuesday and $1.5 million Monday, following a seven-day outflow of $878 million.

The ESP32 chip, which is frequently found in less expensive Bitcoin hardware wallets, has a recently discovered critical vulnerability. The random number generator on the chip has an insufficient entropy problem, which is currently listed under CVE-2025-27840.

Bitcoin slips to $83,380 amid conflicting global signals. Meliuz embraces BTC as a treasury asset, while China quietly offloads holdings. Ripple CEO sees $200K ahead. The post Bitcoin Drops to $83,000 — China Sells, Meliuz Stacks 45 Coins appeared first on Cryptonews.

Semler Scientific reported significant paper losses on its Bitcoin holdings for the first quarter of 2025, as the cryptocurrency experienced a notable price correction. The post Healthcare Firm Semler Scientific Reports Q1 Paper Losses on Bitcoin Holdings appeared first on Cryptonews.

Oklahoma's proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (HB1203) has failed to advance in the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee, following a narrow 6–5 vote against the bill.

Renowned economist Peter Schiff questioned the integrity of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) proponents on Tuesday, claiming that they no longer shared his economic concerns following the election of President Donald Trump. What Happened: Without taking any names, Schiff took to X to question the rationale behind Bitcoin advocates' continued endorsement of the apex cryptocurrency despite their newfound optimism about the U.S. economy.

Data shows the Bitcoin Net Taker Volume has been highly positive on Binance recently, a sign that the bulls are putting up aggressive bets. Bitcoin Binance Net Taker Volume Is Currently At A Notable Positive Level As explained by CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn in a new post on X, Bitcoin taker buyers have dominated the Binance platform during the last few days.

A crypto analyst who accurately called the 2021 Bitcoin crash believes BTC is in the process of creating a durable base for the next phase of the bull market.

Bitcoin may be entering a period of extended consolidation, according to 10x Research's head of research Markus Thielen. The post Bitcoin Could Face Extended Consolidation Despite Bullish Hype: 10x Research appeared first on Cryptonews.

CleanSpark shifted its strategy to become financially self-sufficient by selling a portion of its mined Bitcoin and securing a $200 million credit line from Coinbase Prime.

Semler Scientific is ramping up its bitcoin strategy with a $500 million securities offering and a new loan agreement with Coinbase. Public medial device maker Semler Scientific has filed a registration statement with the U.S.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a second consecutive day of net inflows on Tuesday, bringing in a total of $76.42 million.

Financial commentator Peter Schiff, who was dubbed "Dr. Doom" after correctly predicting the 2008 market crash, is now claiming that selling all of your Bitcoin and betting on gold mining stocks is "the best trade you can make right now."

Bitcoin could be heading into another extended consolidation phase, with short-term indicators suggesting a more bearish outlook, contrary to the broader crypto community's view, according to the head of research at 10x Research.While many crypto analysts predict new Bitcoin (BTC) all-time highs by June, Markus Thielen said in an April 14 markets report that he is skeptical, pointing out that onchain data signals “more of a bear market environment than a bullish one.” Short-term indicators signal potential market top Thielen said the Bitcoin stochastic oscillator — which compares a particular closing price to a range of prices over a specific period to determine momentum — shows patterns “more typical of a market top or late-cycle phase rather than the early stages of a new bull run.

Bitcoin (BTC) and other major tokens lost more than 3% as Tuesday's rally was met with profit-taking during Asian morning hours Wednesday — in line with expectations.

Bitcoin has experienced a notable rebound over the past week, following a brief period of downside pressure earlier this month. After dropping below $80,000 amid the tariff turmoil, the asset has regained its losses and is now trading above $85,000.

Japanese-listed firm Metaplanet Inc. is deepening its Bitcoin commitment with a fresh $10 million move, further cementing its reputation as Asia's boldest corporate player in the crypto space. This time, the company has issued zero-coupon dollar-denominated bonds to EVO FUND to boost its Bitcoin holdings while strategically avoiding any financial strain.

Brazilian fintech firm Meliuz has floated a plan to expand its Bitcoin holdings and make the cryptocurrency a strategic asset on the company's books.Meliuz, which provides cashback and financial technology services, is taking the plan to make Bitcoin (BTC) the primary strategic asset in the firm's treasury to shareholders in a meeting slated for May 6, according to a translated April 14 statement. The company said its core business will remain unchanged, but “the generation of cash from operations is fundamental to the strategy of acquiring more Bitcoin over time.

Bitcoin's current cycle feels quiet due to tight liquidity and institutional dominance, lacking the retail-driven hype of past rallies.

Healthcare technology firm Semler Scientific has reported paper losses on its Bitcoin holdings over the first quarter of this year as the cryptocurrency saw a heavy correction. The firm reported a preliminary unrealized loss from the change in fair value of Bitcoin holdings of approximately $41.8 million since Dec. 31, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 15.

Bullish sentiment could be returning to Bitcoin as a key metric from Binance, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume, shows that buyers are starting to dominate the platform's volumes.The Binance Taker Buy Sell Ratio, which calculates the ratio of buyers to sellers of Bitcoin (BTC) in Binance, “has returned to neutral territory,” CryptoQuant contributor DarkFost said in an April 15 note. Bitcoin bullish momentum is “picking up again” The ratio currently stands at 1.008.

Since adopting its bitcoin strategy in May 2024, Semler has accumulated 3,192 BTC, currently valued at roughly $266 million.

Semler Scientific, a healthcare tech company, is going full steam ahead with its Bitcoin strategy. The company has filed a new S-3 registration with the SEC, signaling plans to raise to $500 million. This capital raise would come through a variety of securities like common stock, debt, and warrants.

Bitcoin hits new highs in 2024, but a calm market reflects institutional control and strategic growth.

In an investor note dated April 15, 2025, Matt Hougan, the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of Bitwise, shared an examination of Bitcoin's recent trading patterns that may surprise both critics and supporters. “Bitcoin is acting like an asset that wants to go higher, if only macro obstacles would get out of the way,” he wrote.

Bitcoin price started a fresh decline from the $86,500 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might continue to decline below the $83,200 support.

Semler Scientific has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to issue $500 million in securities. This move follows the company's announcement of a $30 million settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Bitcoin price consolidates above $83,500 on Tuesday as MicroStrategy doubles down on BTC after a lull performance in Q1 2025. With institutional confidence as analysts forecast a parabolic BTC rally toward $90,000.

Semler Scientific, Inc. has filed a $500 million mixed-securities offering to fund additional bitcoin acquisitions, reinforcing its strategy to adopt the cryptocurrency as its primary treasury reserve asset.

Bitcoin is facing a critical test as global markets remain volatile and macroeconomic tensions escalate. After weeks of price swings and uncertainty, BTC is trading above the $85,000 level — a psychological and technical threshold that bulls have managed to defend.

Fresh from successfully convincing game retailer GameStop to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet, Strive Asset Management CEO Matt Cole has now set his sights on fintech firm Intuit to do the same.Cole said in an April 14 open letter to Intuit CEO Sasan Goodarzi that Intuit's growth is admirable, but Bitcoin (BTC) is the best way to ensure the company's long-term success and hedge against any potential disruption caused by artificial intelligence. Intuit's flagship products are its tax preparation app TurboTax and the small business accounting software Quickbooks.

The healthcare tech firm wants to raise capital to fund its operations and buy more Bitcoin, though a definitive amount was not disclosed.

Japanese publicly listed company Value Creation announced Monday plans for the additional purchase of about $700,000 in BTC, after previous purchases totaling ¥200,000,000 (about $1.4M). The company says Bitcoin is “no longer just a speculative asset.

XRP leads crypto ETF filings as SEC shifts stance under new leadership, boosting hopes for institutional inflows and a bullish price breakout.

Bitcoin (BTC) has soared to $85,885 with a 1.48% intraday gain, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) plunges below the key 100 level for the first time in months. This sharp divergence between Bitcoin and the dollar reignites discussion about their inverse correlation, a pattern seen in previous macro cycles.

Ripple eyes a landmark SEC settlement paid in XRP as CEO Brad Garlinghouse boldly forecasts bitcoin hitting $200,000, signaling explosive momentum for the crypto market. Ripple Discusses Settling With SEC Using XRP, CEO Sees $200K Bitcoin Ahead Ripple Chief Executive Brad Garlinghouse said the company's settlement with the U.S.

Bitcoin has shown unusual strength against a backdrop of economic instability, with its price climbing nearly 7% over the past week to reach around $84,000 and even briefly touching $86,000.