Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed firm that adopted a Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has bought an additional 3.78 billion yen ($26.3 million) worth of BTC amid the Trump administration's flip-flopping tariff regime.

Most of the cryptocurrencies keep rising today, according to CoinStats.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said privacy should be a top priority for developers, warning that assumptions about transparency and good intentions in global politics are overly optimistic.In an April 14 blog post, Buterin argued that privacy is essential to maintain individual freedom and protect against the growing power of governments and corporations. He criticized the idea that increased transparency is inherently beneficial, saying it relies on assumptions about human nature that are no longer valid.

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Despite the multiple positive regulatory developments, the economy-wide tariff shocks prevailed, sending XRP below its critical support levels near $2 and into an uncertain future.

The digital asset market faced another challenging week, with $795 million in outflows recorded across crypto investment products, according to CoinShares‘ latest weekly report. This marks the third consecutive week of declines, underlining growing caution among investors navigating global economic headwinds.

Once more, Michael Saylor's Bitcoin playbook is demonstrating its tenacity. At this point, Strategy's Bitcoin holdings have grown to an incredible $44.86 billion, locking in a 25.85% profit, or an incredible $9.2 billion in gains.

Bitcoin treasury company Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has acquired another 3,459 BTC for $285.8 million between April 7 and April 13.

Over the last 60 minutes, bitcoin ( BTC) is trading at $84,969 to $85,171 after a volatile 24-hour stretch that saw prices swing between $83,197 and $85,315. With a daily trading volume of $30.74 billion and a market capitalization of $1.68 trillion, bitcoin is holding ground amid mixed technical signals.

Buyers are more powerful than sellers on the first day of the week, according to CoinStats.

Ripple's native token has staged a notable rebound from the crucial $1.7 support level, signaling renewed buying interest. However, the price is now approaching a key resistance zone, where a breakout could trigger a bullish retracement toward the 100-day moving average at $2.5.

Some analysts envision a 3x surge for DOGE from current levels.

Last week was defined by simultaneous declines in US equities, Treasurys, and the dollar—an exceptionally rare trifecta that macro investor Jordi Visser described as the moment “the system officially broke”—Bitcoin's price action has remained conspicuously muted. Despite gold rallying over 4% in just a few days, Bitcoin has failed to respond with comparable strength, a divergence that Visser attributes to deep-rooted skepticism from institutional finance.

The Bitcoin Rainbow Chart showed that, for long-term investors, BTC was "still cheap".

Ethereum (ETH) is getting renewed accumulation in both general retail wallets and prominent whale accounts. Another high-profile whale is buying ETH and using it for collateral on Aave.

Ethereum (ETH) is facing increasing pressure from whale activity as large holders continue to offload significant portions of their holdings.

The trade war unleashed by the USA under Donald Trump on the entire world is effectively a world war, although fought only in the markets and not with bombs. For this reason, many are calling it the same “terza guerra mondiale”, even if it is very different from the first two.

Strategy just exploded its bitcoin stash by 3,459 BTC in a $285.8M buying spree, flexing a 2025 yield of 11.4% and a monster 531,644 BTC reserve.

There is a stark difference between the hopes for a strong cryptocurrency market and economic prosperity expected of Donald Trump's re-entry into the White House and the turmoil that has been prevailing since the January 20 inauguration.

While the digital asset investment space continued to lose capital for the third week in a row, posting $795 million in outflows and dragging the month-to-date figure close to the billion mark, a few assets managed to reject the trend — and right at the top of that short list was XRP, which attracted $3.4 million in inflows while almost everything else went the other way.

The spring chaos might be over for now with stocks chill at nearly 2% green for Nasdaq while bitcoin is kinda mooning again, rising above $85,000 at one point earlier today.

XRP saw $3.4M in inflows while the broader crypto market experienced $795M in institutional outflows.

Michael Saylor's digital asset firm, Strategy, has purchased an additional 3,459 Bitcoin for $285.5 million, signaling continued confidence in Bitcoin even as global markets face trade-related headwinds.Strategy has acquired 3,459 Bitcoin (BTC) for $285.5 million at an average price of $82,618 per BTC. The purchase brings Strategy's total Bitcoin holdings to 531,644 BTC, acquired for a cumulative $35.92 billion at an average price of $67,556 per coin, achieving an over 11.4% yield since the beginning of 2025, Saylor wrote in an April 14 X post.

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Crypto exchange Bybit has partnered with lending protocol Avalon to offer Bitcoin yield to its users.According to an April 14 X Avalon Labs announcement, the centralized decentralized finance ( CeDeFi) protocol will now be a part of the exchange's yield product, Bybit Earn. Avalon explains that it will allow the platform's users to earn yield off of Bitcoin (BTC) by arbitrating on its fixed-rate institutional borrowing layer.

On-chain data aggregator CryptoQuant has posted a tweet pointing out at a negative trend related to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.

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The XRP price has once again surged above the significant $2.2 mark, sparking investor confidence. This prevailing positive sentiment has evoked speculations of a potential bullish trend.

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Ethereum has started this week with a minor relief bounce after last week's flush below $1,500. While the price has held support for now, momentum is weak, and on-chain sentiment still leans bearish, suggesting any upside might be limited unless the buyers reclaim key resistance levels.

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Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy has made another Bitcoin purchase, bringing the software company's total holdings to 531,644 BTC. The MSTR stock has also rebounded amid this announcement, surging alongside the Bitcoin price.

The stash is now up to 531,644 BTC.

Strategy formerly known as (MicroStrategy) has acquired 3459 BTC for ~$285.80 billion at a price of ~$000 per bitcoin. Meanwhile, it has achieved a BTC Yield of 11.4% YTD 2025. As of 04/13/2025, the firm holds 531,644 BTC acquired for $35.92 billion at an average price of ~$67,556 per bitcoin.

Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this piece owns shares of Strategy (MSTR).

The company's holdings now total 531,644 BTC — around 2.5% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth over $45 billion.

As the crypto markets catch their breath after a period of high volatility, all eyes are on three giants: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. This week is set to be decisive, with critical technical levels and macroeconomic factors that could redefine market dynamics.

Business intelligence firm Strategy has purchased an additional $285 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), according to a Monday announcement.

Saylor's continued Bitcoin accumulation amid market volatility underscores a strong institutional belief in cryptocurrency's long-term value. The post Saylor's Strategy acquires 3,459 Bitcoin for nearly $286 million, now holds 531,644 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The crypto ecosystem is recovering broadly, with the XRP price in the spotlight. The intense sell-off in the past week ushered in the threat that the coin could add a zero to its price or dive below the $1 mark.

Technical analysis suggests that the leading digital asset could soon test levels close to the psychologically important $100,000 mark. The most important Bitcoin (BTC) resistance level currently sits at $99,500, and it held firm in the weeks preceding the tariff selloff.

Metaplanet has invested roughly $26 million in Bitcoin for its latest purchase.

TL;DR Consumer Inflation Expectations: A jump in inflation expectations could fortify Bitcoin's status as a refuge against rising prices, while a moderate reading might reduce investor urgency for crypto.

XRP has once again reigned supreme against other top cryptocurrencies amid a $795 million outflow recorded in the digital assets space. Amid this, Ripple's coin recorded an inflow, defying the broader market trend, which also resulted in an outflux in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

According to CoinGlass, the $85,800 level remains crucial for Bitcoin price action since much liquidity is concentrated around it.

Digital currencies remain indecisive, with Bitcoin trading below the $85K mark, hovering at $84,749. Ripple's XRP displays warning signals amidst the prevailing uncertainty. XRP changes hands at $2.13 during this writing.

Binance whales are reducing inflows and are indicating a shift toward holding positions despite the current macroeconomic unrest.