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A digital asset analyst has pointed to bullish Bitcoin (BTC) on-chain metrics amid recent market uncertainty. Huge institutional inflows coupled with a drop in exchange reserves show that Bitcoin's price holds greater value when compared to previous cycles.
In the latest installment of the “Bitcoin Policy Hour,” a weekly podcast produced by the nonprofit Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), leading members of the organization discussed how a single policy decision by the United States government might catapult the price of Bitcoin to extraordinary new highs. According to Executive Director Matthew Pines, the world's monetary framework has remained largely the same since 1973, when the global financial system pivoted away from a full gold standard.
A crypto whale has transferred 3,704 Bitcoin (BTC) from Kraken worth approximately $315 million. This follows a string of whale purchases in the last 48 hours as crypto prices gain traction.
On-chain data shows exchanges have seen a massive amount of Bitcoin outflows during the past day, a sign that could be bullish for BTC's price.
Pi Network (PI) could be on the recovery path alongside Bitcoin (BTC), with past $1 highs now back in focus as early as this week. The post Can Pi Network Hit $1 This Week? Bitcoin's Strength Might Be the Key appeared first on Cryptonews.
Bitcoin's price seems to be steadily rising during today's session, but there is some pressure building just above the current levels.
As China tightens its grip on crypto-related activity, local authorities are reportedly struggling to handle one particular issue: what to do with the growing stockpile of digital assets seized from criminal cases.
As global financial markets absorb the impact of renewed trade tensions and rising interest rates, QCP Capital notes a critical shift in the Federal Reserve's focus away from inflation and toward recession risk. What Happened: In its commentary published on Wednesday, the Singapore-based trading firm said signs of a Fed pivot are emerging, yet Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has failed to behave like a safe-haven asset in this evolving macro landscape.
A recent Reuters report reveals that China holds 15,000 bitcoin ( BTC) confiscated through criminal investigations. However, officials are currently entangled in deliberations over how to handle these digital assets, as cryptocurrency trading remains prohibited in the country.
TL;DR Bitcoin Pulls Back: Bitcoin dips below $84K from a recent peak near $84,200, with the broader crypto market contracting by about 2.2% in the last 24 hours.
This is a daily technical analysis by CoinDesk analyst and Chartered Market Technician Omkar Godbole.
VanEck's head of research has pitched a new type of US Treasury bond partially backed by Bitcoin to help refinance $14 trillion in US debt.Matthew Sigel pitched the concept of “BitBonds” — US Treasury bonds with exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) — at the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Summit 2025 on April 15. The new 10-year bonds would be composed of 90% US traditional debt and 10% BTC exposure, Sigel said, appealing to both the US Treasury and global investors.
The Bitcoin open interest has remained on the high side despite the price declines, suggesting that interest in the leading cryptocurrency by market cap remains abundant. This interest is no doubt a good thing for the crypto market, especially in the long-term.
Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) continued dominance over the crypto market is setting the stage for a potential rally to new highs, with traders eyeing $93,000 in the near term. What Happened: In a podcast published on Tuesday, crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen emphasized that Bitcoin dominance is surging, breaking out of a multi-year wedge and currently sitting at 63.08%, or nearly 69% excluding stablecoins.
Chinese local governments are selling seized cryptocurrency through private firms to boost finances, despite the country's ban on crypto trading.
TL;DR Hybrid Financing Innovation: VanEck introduces BitBonds—a 10-year debt instrument combining 90% U.S. Treasury bonds with 10% Bitcoin exposure—to tackle the U.S. government's $14 trillion refinancing need. Investor Upside with Controlled Risk: VanEck's BitBonds offers investors shared gains if Bitcoin's performance drives yields above a 4.5% cap, while the Treasury component helps mitigate downside risks.
China has its sights on a mass sale of a cache of Bitcoins confiscated from illicit activities, threatening to sink prices in the short term. Chinese authorities are sitting on 15,000 Bitcoin, sparking debates over the handling of seized cryptocurrencies.
An analyst at a prominent global investment firm thinks Bitcoin (BTC) could surge to $180,000 in the second half of 2025. Matthew Sigel, the head of digital assets research at VanEck, says in a new interview with David Lin that his target is based on an analysis of previous BTC cycles.
Oklahoma has officially exited the race to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) after a key bill failed to advance in the State Senate. On April 15, the Oklahoma Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 6-5 to strike down House Bill 1203, also known as the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act.
A Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) executive floated a $1 million Bitcoin price scenario if the United States were to buy 1 million BTC. In a Bitcoin Magazine podcast, Zach Shapiro, the head of policy for the Bitcoin-focused BPI think tank, said that a 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) purchase by the US would have a massive impact on the price of the asset.
Gold prices have surpassed $3,300 per ounce, setting a historic high as global markets face heightened volatility.
Antpool transferred over 2,009 Bitcoin to unknown wallets, raising concerns about potential miner selling pressure.
By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)
Bitcoin miners are ramping up sales, adding pressure to prices, while large investors remain hesitant amid ongoing bearish conditions.
