The crypto market today has resumed its business with sentiments being unchanged over the previous day. Talking about numbers, the market cap has sunk 1.38% since yesterday to $2.65 trillion. The trading volume has taken a shot down 32.13% to $88.91 billion.
Bitcoin's price appears to have resumed its downward trajectory after briefly recovering to the $87,000 level earlier this week. At the time of writing, Bitcoin has experienced a 5.7% decline in the past 24 hours, bringing its price significantly below recent highs.
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index dropped to 25 yesterday, signaling “Extreme Fear” in the cryptocurrency market. Yet, an analyst suggests that the current panic might be exaggerated, largely driven by recency bias.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes says US President Donald Trump's tariffs may rattle the global economy in some ways, but that same disruption could be exactly what Bitcoin needs to rally.“Global imbalances will be corrected, and the pain papered over with printed money, which is good for BTC,” Hayes said in an April 3 X post.
Despite a 1000-point crash on Nasdaq on Thursday, Bitcoin and altcoins are showing some resilience as crypto market investors seem to be looking past the Trump tariff developments. BTC price today is down by just 1% to $82,698 after facing strong volatility earlier this week.
Data shows markets are pricing in four rate cuts in 2025 — 0.25 bps each in June, July, September and December. Rate cuts occur when a central bank, like the Federal Reserve, lowers interest rates to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper.
Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor has explained that Bitcoin is trading like a risk asset in the short term because it is supposedly the most liquid and salable asset on the planet.
Crypto trader CarpeNoctom outlined his thoughts on how US Dollar Index (DXY) could help shape the bull for Bitcoin price. With the sweeping tariffs from Donald Trump, the stock and crypto markets have become correlated and are sensitive to macroeconomic developments.
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Enish, a Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed gaming company, has announced the purchase of 100 million yen ($660,000) worth of bitcoin. The investment aligns with the company's strategy to deepen blockchain integration in game development and diversify financial assets. Enish Strengthens Blockchain Game Development With Addition of Bitcoin to Financial Strategy Japanese game developer Enish Co.
Bitcoin's liquidity and volatility make it a short-term risk proxy, impacting its perception and use in financial strategies. The post Saylor says Bitcoin's deep liquidity turns it into a short-term risk proxy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Bitcoin is trading at critical levels after spending over a month struggling to break back above the $90,000 mark. Despite several attempts, bulls have failed to reclaim higher ground, leaving BTC stuck in a consolidation range that reflects the broader uncertainty in financial markets.
Singapore-based artificial intelligence firm Genius Group says it's temporarily barred from expanding its Bitcoin treasury after a US court order has banned it from selling shares, raising funds and using investor funds to buy more Bitcoin.A New York District court issued the preliminary injunction (PI) and temporary restraining order (TRO) on March 13 in connection with a broader dispute surrounding its merger with Fatbrain AI, the Genius Group said in an April 3 statement. Fatbrain AI and Genius Group completed a merger and purchase agreement in March 2024, but by Oct. 30, Genius initiated arbitration procedures to terminate, alleging fraud by Fatbrain AI executives connected to the deal.
XRP and BTC prices steady after Trump's tariff shock. Market eyes SEC moves, US jobs data, and Fed policy for the next major crypto shift.
Bitcoin price started a recovery wave from the $81,200 zone. BTC is consolidating losses and facing hurdles near the $83,500 resistance level.
Bitcoin, along with the entire crypto market, was sent into another brief disarray in the past few hours after a new wave of bearish sentiment hit through, causing all large-market cap cryptos to bleed red.
President Donald Trump's recent announcement of new tariffs has sent ripples through global markets, affecting everything from traditional stocks to digital assets.
Bitcoin's price saw sharp movements following President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs on April 2.
Bitcoin prices took a tumble after risk assets suffered widespread declines following U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff announcement.
The Babylon Foundation has unveiled an airdrop for its BABY token, rewarding early backers of its Bitcoin-native staking protocol. Babylon Foundation Reveals 10B BABY Token Airdrop The Babylon Foundation, a decentralized finance (defi) protocol focused on the Bitcoin network, has announced plans for its BABY token generation event, which includes an airdrop to early supporters.
Dan Morehead, CEO of Pantera Capital—a firm renowned for its pioneering role in digital asset investments since 2013—has delivered a bold valuation call for Bitcoin. According to Morehead, the world's leading cryptocurrency should be trading above $120,000, potentially even surpassing $126,000, if recent political and regulatory developments were fully reflected in market prices.
Pornhub, the popular adult entertainment website, has added Bitcoin and Litecoin to its payment options. The adult website has been already accepting the cryptocurrency verge (XVG) from 2018.
Bitcoin, which has been exhibiting signs of stabilization after weeks of hesitancy and erratic trading, is currently holding steady at $84,000. The long-awaited tariffs have finally been formally introduced, eliminating a significant layer of uncertainty that had kept markets cautious.
According to new data from Arkham Intelligence, three major Bitcoin ETF issuers are acquiring huge amounts of BTC today. The ETFs had $220 million in net inflows yesterday, and the issuers are potentially expecting a spike in demand.
The venture capital firm based in Austin, Texas, was founded in 2016 and specializes in early-stage Bitcoin startup investing.
The number of Bitcoin-native startups receiving venture capital investment increased in 2024 despite a decline in the total capital allocated to the sector, according to a new report published by Trammell Venture Partners (TVP). The report highlighted that the number of unique Bitcoin-native companies funded rose 27.
A New York court blocks Genius Group from raising funds or buying Bitcoin, forcing the AI-focused company to liquidate part of its Bitcoin treasury amid ongoing legal and financial challenges. The post New York Court Bans Genius Group from Trading Stocks and Holding Bitcoin appeared first on Cryptonews.
Bitcoin experienced intense volatility yesterday, surging above $88,000 before plunging below $82,000 within hours. The massive swing came as U.S. President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on what he declared “Liberation Day,” sparking fresh fear across global markets.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy questioned why Bitcoin, an asset trumpeted as independent from financial systems, was tracking stocks.
Bitcoin has been rocked by Trump's tariffs, but head researchers from Bitwise and Standard Chartered, and others remain upbeat about the asset.
Babylon's BABY token will be airdropped to Bitcoin stakers and other groups with the launch of the Babylon Genesis network.
Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Thursday, following a significant decline in traditional financial markets. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $82,025.41 -5.1% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,785.61 -6.5% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $115.31 -11.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.05 -4.6% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1587 -8.5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001221 -3.6% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 7.5% and daily active addresses falling by 6%.
Alabama lawmakers have introduced a bill to allow the state investment in Bitcoin (BTC). This follows a string of similar legislations from other states since President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Bitcoin is facing a crucial test as it struggles to break above key resistance levels while holding just above critical support. The market remains stuck in a tight range, reflecting growing indecisiveness among traders and investors.
A widely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) appears primed to move a leg up as its technical indicators remain bullish despite its most recent downtrend.
Shanghai-based Cango has signed definitive agreements to sell its China operations for $351.94 million in cash, marking a strategic shift towards cryptocurrency mining. Ursalpha Digital Limited, a British Virgin Islands-registered entity, will acquire Cango's PRC business.
On April 3, yields on long-term US government debt fell to their lowest levels in six months as investors reacted to growing concerns over the global trade war and the weakening of the US dollar. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note briefly touched 4.0%, down from 4.4% a week earlier, signaling strong demand from buyers.
On today's show, major cryptocurrencies and crypto-focused stocks were under pressure after President Trump's big tariffs reveal jolted the stock market. Plus, the House Financial Services Committee voted in favor the STABLE Act, a bill aimed at creating a regulatory framework for stablecoins.
Genius Group, a Singapore-based education and technology company, must sell its Bitcoin holdings following a US court order. The decision is part of its legal dispute that has blocked the company from raising funds, issuing shares, or making further Bitcoin purchases.
Technical indicators alongside macro-economic factors are prompting analysts to predict further downward momentum for the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:SPY) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: In a podcast on Thursday, prominen analyst Benjamin Cowen warned that the S&P 500's decline could extend into April, resembling past market downturns that have had ripple effects across both equities and crypto.
Bitcoin whales resumed accumulation for the first time since August 2024, signaling confidence at current price levels, according to Glassnode data. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day.
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Bitcoin continues to hover near the $82,000–$85,000 range as buyers struggle to regain momentum, while key on-chain data hints at interesting underlying dynamics.
Cango, a publicly traded Chinese conglomerate, has agreed to sell its legacy China operations to an entity associated with peer Bitmain in a bid to go all-in on Bitcoin (BTC) mining, according to a report by The Miner Mag. Cango agreed to sell its legacy Chinese auto financing business to Ursalpha Digital Limited in a $352 million deal, according to the report.
The US markets are experiencing one of the massive pullbacks, with major stocks plunging by a huge margin. The crypto markets also heated up, recording more than $500 million in liquidation. The bearish waves rolled out within the markets due to Trump's tariffs impacting the global markets.
Bitcoin (BTC) may be on the verge of entering a bearish trend based on a historic market pattern signal, according to digital asset analytics firm Glassnode. Glassnode says that the one-month and six-month volume-weighted average price (VWAP) metrics are signaling that Bitcoin may enter a months-long downtrend.
How are the charts looking after this sharp drop? Here's an overview of the most relevant technical signals for Cardano, Ethereum (ETH), and Bitcoin (BTC) charts.
Bitcoin (BTC) and US stock markets all sold off sharply after US President Donald Trump shook up financial markets by announcing a list of reciprocal tariffs on several countries. On April 3, the S&P 500 saw a 4.2% drop at market open, its most significant single-day decline since June 2020.
