A potential dovish shift by the Federal Reserve, driven by disinflationary pressures stemming from President Donald Trump's tariff policies, could markedly reshape institutional investor sentiment toward cryptocurrencies in the coming quarters. What Happened: As global trade tensions escalate and economic indicators signal a complex interplay of inflationary and disinflationary forces, the crypto market stands at a pivotal juncture, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and stablecoins poised to benefit from evolving monetary policies and shifting investor priorities.
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Legendary technical analyst John Bollinger has highlighted what he calls a “classic Bollinger Band W bottom” that may be forming on the Bitcoin pair BTC/USD. According to him, BTC appears to have found support in the $74,000 area, setting up the characteristic double-dip lows that define a W-shaped reversal pattern.
Bitcoin (BTC) price has rebounded by over 11% from the April. 7 low of $74,400, and analysts believe that onchain and technical indicators point to a sustained recovery.According to popular analyst AlphaBTC, Bitcoin will see a sustained recovery if it holds above $81,500.
But BlackRock funds tracking the price of the two largest cryptocurrencies by market value still generated $3.1 billion in net inflows.
New York could soon accept cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin and Ethereum as a means of payment for state-related services. A new bill, Assembly Bill A7788, was recently proposed by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel. The bill seeks to amend the existing law to permit New York state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies as payment.
An emerging legal dispute questions the stability of the Federal Reserve's long-held independence, prompting speculation among Bitcoin proponents who believe any disruption at the central bank could prove favorable.
Binance is expanding its ecosystem by backing a new Bitcoin-based staking solution called Babylon, which just launched its Genesis phase.
Peter Schiff, a Crypto enthusiast, has reignited the debate over Bitcoin's prospects, bluntly stating that the cryptocurrency is doomed to fail in the face of the impending 2025 financial crisis. As a long-time Bitcoin skeptic, Schiff contends that the asset's notorious volatility will prove its undoing in the event of another major economic shock. The post Peter Schiff Warns 2025 Collapse Could Wipe Out Bitcoin – Is This the End for Crypto? appeared first on Cryptonews.
Ross Ulbricht plans to speak at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas in May, marking the Silk Road creator's first public appearance since his release from federal prison in January.
Bitcoin's tech stock correlation suggests its volatility and speculative nature limit its role as a stable portfolio diversifier. The post Bitcoin behaves less like gold, more like tech stocks: Franklin Templeton report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Market observers remained fixex on tariffs and Fed policy decision despite March inflation data cushioning bitcoin and crypto prices on Friday.
Bitcoin (BTC) is showing strength as buyers have pushed the price above $82,500, but higher levels are likely to attract solid selling from the bears. CryptoQuant analysts said in a recent market report that Bitcoin could face resistance around $84,000, but if the level is surpassed, the next stop may be $96,000.Although trade tensions between the United States and China have flared up, institutional crypto investment firm Bitwise remains bullish on Bitcoin.
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, says Bitcoin could be on the cusp of a bullish breakout, this coming as the bellwether digital asset saw modest gains.
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Bitcoin (BTC) sought higher levels around the April 11 Wall Street open as the week's final US inflation data gave bulls hope. BTC/USD 1-hour chart.
Canadians will choose a new prime minister this month. The odds currently do not favor the Bitcoin advocate.
Donald Trump's decision to enact a 90-day pause on his tariffs sent a new wave of buying pressure across the crypto markets, with Bitcoin pushing past the $80,000 price level again. Although the wave of buying pressure is now starting to cool down, the bullish sentiment has already been enacted among some market participants.
Bitcoin enters state treasuries as the DOJ steps back — Coincidence or coordinated shift?
Bitcoin (BTC) has had a positive week thus far after President Trump backed down, to some extent, from its aggressive trade policies.
Bitcoin (BTC) price has failed to recover above the 21-day SMA after its decline on April 2.
Decisions by US President Donald Trump have had a severe impact on the crypto mining industry, even on the largest Bitcoin miners, pushing them into the net-negative realm. The post Trump's Global Tariffs Impact Even Large Bitcoin Miners appeared first on Cryptonews.
TL;DR StarkWare developed ColliderVM, an architecture that enables the execution of complex smart contracts on Bitcoin without modifying its protocol. It uses hash collisions to reduce computational costs and eliminate locked guarantees, improving efficiency compared to methods like BitVM. It facilitates the integration of STARK proofs in Bitcoin by drastically reducing script size.
As the Bitcoin price continues to zig and zag, traders and analysts alike are closely watching key price levels that could define its next major move.
Bitcoin's risk-adjusted returns now surpass S&P 500 despite 30% drop from peak, challenging traditional portfolio assumptions.
With inflation eroding the value of fiat and traditional assets under pressure, a growing number of companies are exploring a bold shift: putting Bitcoin on the balance sheet.
The launch on Babylon Genesis introduces Bitcoin as collateral in DeFi, enhancing liquidity, security, and yield generation.
Bitcoin and crypto are facing strong headwinds, as traders are reluctant to take risks.
Arizona passes HB 2342, a new law protecting Bitcoin miners and node operators from local zoning restrictions.
Bitcoin might see a major push to the upside in the coming days.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is climbing ahead of the weekend, trading around the $83,000 mark after bouncing from intraday lows around $78,953 Friday morning. The 4% gain comes as a new wave of institutional and government interest bolsters the crypto market's confidence, with Florida taking a major legislative step toward creating a state-level Bitcoin reserve.
Prominent gold advocate and long-time Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff has given a major comment about Bitcoin in one of his recent statements. He declared that Bitcoin is in a “major bear market,” pointing to its performance against gold since its November 2021 peak.
Florida's HB 487 passed its first committee with unanimous approval on April 10. New Hampshire's HB 302 passed the House and now awaits Senate review.
Friday is here, and the crypto market is ready for a massive $2.5 billion Bitcoin options expiry set for today. However, market analysts are watching Bitcoin and Ethereum as the Trump tariff war intensified, with China retaliating with a 125% import tax on U.S. goods.
Bitcoin price today rose by 3.7% even as the game of chicken between the United States and China on tariffs continued, raising the risk of a recession. After initially falling to $74,467 earlier this week, the BTC price has recovered moderately to above $82,700.
Bitcoin Magazine The 14 Types of People You'll Definitely See at Bitcoin 2025 LAS VEGAS — As the world's largest Bitcoin event approaches, it's time to prepare yourself for the full cast of characters you're guaranteed to encounter at Bitcoin 2025. From OGs to orange-pilled newbies, we proudly present: The Definitive Guide to The Bitcoin Conference Personas. This post The 14 Types of People You'll Definitely See at Bitcoin 2025 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Josh Plischke.
A widely followed cryptocurrency analyst is leaning bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins over the “very short-term.” The analyst pseudonymously known as Capo tells his 950,600 followers on the social media platform X that following the decision by US President Donald Trump to pause on America's global trading partners.
Total digital asset AUM rose to more than $50 billion, a large number but a relatively minor proportion of BlackRock's more than $10 trillion under management.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has warned of a potential US recession, which he stated might already be happening. If so, this could be bullish for the crypto market, as the US Federal Reserve moves to inject more liquidity to stimulate the economy.
The Pakistani government is seriously considering the possibility of using its electricity surplus for Bitcoin mining and hosting AI centers. This strategy aims to convert an energy surplus into a national economic lever.
TL;DR Cross-Chain Breakthrough: Injective's IBC Eureka bridges Bitcoin liquid staking tokens into Cosmos, creating new opportunities for seamless cross-chain interaction. Enhanced DeFi Opportunities: The upgrade enables rapid, secure transactions that empower advanced yield farming, lending, and staking options in the Cosmos ecosystem.
Bitcoin Magazine Y Combinator Backed Theya Announces Bitcoin Solutions for Businesses Theya has launched a new Bitcoin platform for businesses, enabling secure self-custody and streamlined treasury operations. This post Y Combinator Backed Theya Announces Bitcoin Solutions for Businesses first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen Bitcoin.
Bitcoin shows a considerable lead of 85% over Ethereum in terms of realized capitalization, a sign of increased investor confidence in the world's leading cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin ETFs marked their sixth consecutive day of redemptions, with a $150 million outflow, led by heavy withdrawals from Fidelity and Grayscale. Ether ETFs also saw no relief, shedding $38.79 million and slipping closer to the $5 billion net asset mark.
In a surprising development, Lomond became the first UK school to accept Bitcoin payments. Amidst the growing acceptance and adoption of BTC, Lomond School has joined a list of institutions embracing crypto payments.
The US economy is again suffering due to the fact that Donald Trump is still responsible for new tariff policies. The policies have influenced the US dollar's strength and caused financial market uncertainty. Bitcoin, however, is gaining traction as a safer alternative for investors to store their funds.
TL;DR Markus Thielen, head analyst at 10x Research, warns that investor excitement over a bullish Bitcoin surge may be premature due to growing signs of a global recession. While recessions often lead to monetary stimulus that can benefit Bitcoin, in the short term the asset could face bearish pressure.
Sidechain developer StarkWare and Weizmann Institute of Science researchers claim to have created a workaround for multiple Bitcoin script limitations.According to a recent research paper, the new design claims to allow the deployment of complex smart contracts on Bitcoin in a more capital-efficient manner. The new system may also be vastly more efficient from a computing standpoint.