The US Treasury has started talks with top crypto custody companies about securing the government's strategic Bitcoin reserve, according to a report from Decrypt on Thursday. Meetings took place this week as officials looked for the best way to store and manage the nation's crypto holdings, which include nearly 200,000 BTC, worth around $17.

The crypto market today (March 14) has again pushed investors on their toes, showcasing fluctuations. Bitcoin (BTC) price slipped below $82K as of early Asian hours on Friday.

Bitcoin's price outlook is improving as stablecoin liquidity surges, with USDT market cap expanding by $5.75 billion in the past 60 days. According to CryptoQuant's Mar. 13 post on X, this increase surpasses its 60-day simple moving average of $3.

A Democrat lawmaker has called on the US Treasury to “cease all attempts” to create a strategic crypto reserve in the United States, citing conflicts of interest with US President Donald Trump and arguing that a stockpile would not benefit the American people.House Representative Gerald E. Connolly of Michigan criticized the “cryptocurrency reserve” in a March 13 letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, stating that it provides “no discernible benefit to the American people” and would instead significantly enrich the president and his donors.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been trapped below crucial price levels for the past few days, following its loss of the $85,000 mark last Sunday. Now trading at its lowest levels since November 10, 2024, BTC remains under heavy bearish pressure, with bulls facing an uphill battle to regain control.

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $80,500 zone. BTC is now rising and might aim for a move above the $84,000 and $85,000 levels.

A lawmaker has urged the Treasury to abandon Trump's bitcoin and crypto reserve plan, calling it a reckless scheme that enriches his allies while wasting taxpayer dollars. Lawmaker Slams Treasury for Backing Trump's Bitcoin Reserve Scheme Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, has urged the U.S.

Speculation over an SEC appeal withdrawal lifts XRP sentiment. Could this trigger a major price breakout?

Bitcoin stands at an inflection point as macro uncertainties persist, even as positive headlines from the White House flow.

Bitcoin (BTC) is expanding beyond its role as a store of value, evolving into a key player in decentralized finance (DeFi), according to a Binance Research report. The emergence of Bitcoin DeFi is unlocking new capital efficiencies, enabling lending, staking, stablecoins, and decentralized exchanges (DEXs).

A federal jury in California has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder of AML Bitcoin, on charges of wire fraud and money laundering linked to a 20172018 initial coin offering (ICO). Prosecutors say Andrade misled investors, falsely claiming AML Bitcoin tokens would convert into a tradeable cryptocurrencyan asset that never materialized.

Bitcoin fell 2.2% to $80,833 on Thursday as fears of a Trump-led global trade war and recession concerns pressured risk assets. Despite softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, crypto markets struggled as investors remained wary of economic instability.

In a keynote speech at the Bitcoin For America event hosted by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) on March 11, Andrew Hohns, CEO of Newmarket Capital, laid out a thought experiment for a new type of treasury instrument he calls “Bit Bonds.

Bitcoin rebounds past $80K amid easing inflation fears and ceasefire talks. Can BTC break $85K, or is a drop to $73K ahead? The post Bitcoin Price Rebounds – But Is a Crash to $73K or a Rally to $90K Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

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March has so far been an extremely volatile month for Bitcoin, with the past 13 days recording sharp price swings ranging between $95,000 and $78,000. However, despite these fluctuations, liquidity played a key role in stabilizing the market, particularly by minimizing the duration of price dips below $80,000.

Fear grips crypto markets as sentiment plunges—Could Powell's “digital gold” stance spark a turnaround?

Fifty-two days have passed since bitcoin reached its all-time peak, and on Thursday, the leading cryptocurrency dipped below the $80,000 threshold as apprehension grew over the objectives and repercussions of Donald Trump's trade war. Bitcoin Falls, Stocks Stumble: Investors Flock to Gold and Treasuries Markets, once electrified by the early enthusiasm surrounding U.S.

ARK Invest under the leadership of Cathie Woods has added more Bitcoin holdings through purchasing 997 BTC which is reportedly worth $80 million. The purchase was executed through two transactions on March 13, 2025, via the crypto exchange Coinbase.

Bitcoin markets remain cautious as President Trump stokes fears of a trade war with Canada, Mexico, and China. The markets are highly uncertain, partly because Trump has delayed tariffs, only to extend the pain for traditional traders.

With BTC following the 2017 cycle, where the top was nine months out, is HODLing your best strategy?

Bitcoin (BTC) is facing strong bearish pressure, struggling to break above the $85,000 level as macro uncertainty weighs on the market. Since late January, BTC has lost over 29% of its value, with investors growing increasingly fearful of further downside.

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart believes the next phase of adoption for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will be driven by financial advisers, wirehouses, and brokers managing assets for high-net-worth individuals.

With DeFi apps, Bitcoin holders have had expanding opportunities to use Bitcoin, including as collateral for financing and lending the asset out for yield.

Bitcoin price continued its descent on Thursday, struggling to hold $81,000 amid renewed trade tensions between the US and its North American neighbors. Despite lower inflation figures, bearish sentiment persists.

According to a new survey from Grayscale, 26% of US investors with over $1 million in investible assets own crypto, and 38% are planning to invest. Interest is growing due to economic concerns for older participants, while younger ones cite the normalization of crypto as an asset class.

Rep. Gerald Connolly pressed the Treasury Department to halt plans for a strategic bitcoin reserve citing Trump's conflicts of interest.

Rowland Marcus Andrade, founder of the AML Bitcoin cryptocurrency, has been convicted of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with the fraudulent marketing and sale of the coin. The ruling comes after a five-week jury trial in the District Court of Northern California.

A White House official told a room of crypto industry leaders this week that there should be no limit to the size of a U.S. government Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

The outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of improvement as stablecoin liquidity increases and key market indicators signal a potential reversal of the recent deep correction. CryptoQuant highlighted a significant expansion in the market capitalization of Tether USD (USDT), which usually leads to rising Bitcoin prices.

ARENA, the largest opposition party in El Salvador, criticized Bukele over the IMF deal. In exchange for $1.4 billion in loans, Bukele agreed to stop using public funds to buy Bitcoin, but he insists that he won't stop.

According to Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, more governments are beginning to recognize cryptocurrencies. He made this disclosure as the US government establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to bolster its holdings in digital assets.

Venture capitalist Tim Draper is well known for his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price predictions over the years. In a new interview, Draper is sticking with a price target of $250,000 for the leading cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrencies saw another day of bearish price action on Thursday, with only XRP displaying relative strength. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $80,353.45 -3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,852.08 -1.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $121.79 -2.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.24 +0.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1631 -3.7% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001190 -2.9% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 10.7% and daily active addresses falling by 5%.

In the ongoing debate over Bitcoin's market trajectory, two prominent crypto analysts have shared contrasting viewpoints on X, underscoring the community's divided sentiment. While one maintains that a drastic downturn remains possible, the other posits that the worst of the market downturn has already passed—citing a notable 87.5% probability.

A widely followed crypto analyst is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may plummet in value if one key support level breaks down. In a new post, pseudonymous crypto trader Altcoin Sherpa tells his 244,000 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin may revisit the $60,000 range if BTC loses $78,000 as support.

The founder of a cryptocurrency exchange whose namesake was tied to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering in a California court.In a March 12 trial in the US District Court for the Northern District of California, a jury found AML Bitcoin creator Rowland Marcus Andrade guilty of two felony counts as part of a scheme to defraud investors. Authorities initially filed criminal charges against Andrade in June 2020 in parallel to a civil case filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against the AML Bitcoin creator and the NAC Foundation, for which he was the founder and CEO.

The company's Bitcoin purchases occurred quickly following Donald Trump's reelection but have cooled as spot Bitcoin ETFs shed assets.

Bitcoin (BTC) decoupled from gold and behaved more like a tech stock again. Gold reached a total valuation above $20T, climbing close to the $3,000 per ounce level.

Tether is angling to join Cantor Fitzgerald's Bitcoin financing business, citing a long-term business relationship. A press release by Cantor Fitzgerald omitted the stablecoin issuer but its CEO says a partnership is still in play.

A federal jury has convicted Rowland Marcus Andrade, the founder and CEO of AML Bitcoin, of wire fraud and money laundering related to the fraudulent marketing and sale of the cryptocurrency.

The continued bearish performance of the broader crypto market has significantly reduced the likelihood of an Altcoin Season happening in the current cycle, with the majority of alts declining sharply.

Bitdeer Technologies Group announced its SEAL03 wafer achieved a record 9.7 joules per terahash (J/TH) efficiency during testing, while confirming plans to begin mass-producing its Sealminer A3 mining rigs in late 2025. With 9.

The crypto industry is again losing its edge as Bitcoin (BTC) price has again shed off its earlier accrued gains. Leaning on its Volatility Index (VI) trend recently, there is growing concern about whether the BTC price will drop below the $70,000 psychological support zone.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is underperforming against gold, which hit a record high on Thursday, calling its value proposition of ‘digital gold' into question. Back in December 2024, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell spoke at the DealBook Summit, stating that Bitcoin is "a speculative asset, much like gold, but digital.

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The ETH/BTC downtrend reflects Ethereum's struggle against Bitcoin's dominance.