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Bitcoin (BTC 1.16%) has sometimes been referred to as "digital gold," suggesting that it can be a safe haven type of investment, and that it can help hedge against volatility in the stock market. But is that really the case?
Bitcoin (BTC) mining is the next sector to feel the effects of the US-China tariff war. Miners are seeking workarounds, as the status of ASICs and mining rigs remains unclear.
Coinbase Premium rebounds as U.S. traders reenter the market as Bitcoin steadies, with signs pointing to a potential broader crypto breakout.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell was rather hawkish in a speech on Wednesday. He said that because the tariffs were larger than the market expected, the economic effects would also be bigger.
Binance is reportedly guiding several governments on establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves and developing clear crypto regulations. In an April 17 interview on Financial Times, Binance CEO Richard Teng disclosed that multiple countries have approached the exchange for its expertise in navigating crypto-related initiatives.
TL;DR Babylon recorded the largest withdrawal in its history with 14,929 BTC leaving the protocol, drastically reducing its locked funds. The drop coincided with the launch of Genesis L1 and the debut of the BABY token, which quickly lost value after the end of promotional trading.
Bitcoin holds support near $84.6K as Blockdaemon, Bitwise, and Panama City drive institutional credibility. Traders eye $85.5K breakout for upside targets. The post Bitcoin Holds Strong Near $84.6K— Panama & ETFs Fuel Bulls appeared first on Cryptonews.
Binance is working with governments on Bitcoin reserves and crypto policies as Trump's support for digital assets sparks global interest.
For companies like Luxor Technology, which imports machines from Thailand, the proposed tariff hike could be devastating. The post Trump's Tariffs Threaten U.S. Bitcoin Mining with Up to 36% Import Duties on Asian Machines appeared first on Cryptonews.
The recent study argued Bitcoin mining in the U.S. significantly contributes to cross-state air pollution, impacting 1.9 million Americans.
The crypto market outlook during the Asian session on April 17 showed both resilience and notable volatility. As Bitcoin (BTC) held firm above $84,000 despite external pressures, altcoins like Raydium (RAY) and Hyperliquid (HYPE) posted impressive double-digit gains. Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) faced resistance, and MANTRA (OM) struggled to regain momentum.
TL;DR Sideways Trading: Bitcoin continues to consolidate around the $85K mark, fluctuating between $83K and $86K, which may be setting the stage for an imminent breakout. Shifting Sentiment: Santiment's social media sentiment has turned bullish, with scores rising from a neutral 1.606 to a confident 1.973, reflecting renewed optimism among traders.
If this stealthy accumulation continues, BTC could soon push past $88K—and maybe even test $90K.
Bitcoin (BTC) price has been consolidating within a narrow channel between $83,200 and $85,800. According to crypto analyst Titan of Crypto, the top cryptocurrency may soon witness a shift in momentum as the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator recently flashed a bullish cross.
Lombard Finance, a Bitcoin infrastructure developer, has launched a software development kit (SDK) that allows wallets, exchanges, and other platforms to offer one-click bitcoin (BTC) staking.
The crypto market had a mixed day on Thursday after US Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned that new tariffs could slow economic growth and push inflation higher. Bitcoin went up slightly to $84,312, and Ethereum also gained a bit to $1,596. The overall crypto market cap rose just a little to $2.64 trillion.
Bitcoin's computing power has surged to record levels, even as miners ramp up BTC sales to cope with shrinking profit margins.
Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler stated on Wednesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is driven almost entirely by sentiment rather than fundamentals. Reflecting on the cryptocurrency market, Gensler cautioned investors about the risks associated with assets lacking solid economic grounding, contrasting Bitcoin with thousands of other tokens.
Despite global macroeconomic headwinds, some assets, including Bitcoin, continue to outperform traditional investments.
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JPMorgan says gold is attracting safe-haven demand from ETF and futures investors, while bitcoin is seeing the opposite trend.
Bitcoin staking protocol Babylon saw $1.26 billion in BTC unstaked from its platform, plunging the protocol's total value locked by 32%. On April 17, blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain flagged several addresses that had unstaked 14,929 Bitcoin (BTC) from the staking platform.
As the dollar falters under the blows of trade tensions and macroeconomic doubts, Bitcoin emerges as a bold alternative. Between hopes for a rebound and strategic uncertainties, the cryptocurrency whispers a promise: to rewrite the rules of safe-haven value.
Panama City is to become the first-ever municipality in Panama to accept digital assets for service transactions. The capital city (that's already cherished as a banking hub) is reportedly gearing up to launch a new payment system.
