With regard to its price trajectory, XRP has formally entered what can only be called a now-or-never phase. The asset is now hovering around the $1.80 mark, marking the critical lower boundary of its descending price channel after weeks of downward pressure.

Whales are stirring, but is it a warning—or a whisper of what's to come?

Teucrium's newly launched 2x XRP ETF on the New York Stocks Exchange recorded $5.43 million in turnover during its first day of trading on April 8, despite XRP prices hitting a five-month low. The ETF, trading under the ticker XXRP, achieved this milestone as cryptocurrency markets faced widespread selling pressure.

Strategy, the software company led by Michael Saylor, might need to sell some of its massive Bitcoin holdings to pay its bills. The company revealed this possibility in a regulatory filing on April 7, saying that without new financing, it could be forced to sell Bitcoin to cover financial obligations.

Rumors have been circulating that Strategy will be forced to liquidate its Bitcoin reserves if the price keeps dropping. The specific fears have been overstated, but the fundamental idea might be essentially true.

Since donations are tax deductible, the WFP noted, they enable crypto investors to offset capital gains.

Pakistan will allocate excess electricity from its national grid to Bitcoin (BTC) mining operations and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, according to the country's Crypto Council and finance ministry adviser Bilal Bin Saqib.

Bitcoin prices rallied today, climbing over 10% in under 24 hours after President Donald Trump's announcement that he would “pause” tariffs fueled widespread gains.

XRP's recent recovery has sparked fresh optimism among traders, but what's happening behind the scenes tells an even more compelling story. This isn't just a typical bounce; the charts reveal a calculated shift in momentum.

After a slight rebound on Tuesday to the $1,600 threshold, Ethereum‘s price was faced with notable resistance, which led to a sudden breakdown to $1,450. ETH's persistent weak performance this year has impacted investor conviction in the market, triggering significant selling pressure in the past few weeks.

Openzeppelin has announced the release of alpha Open Source versions of its Relayers and Monitor tools. With over 40 million transactions executed through Relayers and 45 million alerts triggered via Monitor, these tools have been widely adopted by thousands of blockchain developers across more than 70 networks, including Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatible chains.

Bitcoin skyrocketed past $83K after Trump's 90-day tariff pause, reigniting hopes of a $100K breakout. But is this the real deal—or just another political sugar rush for the crypto market?

Investors can now trade options on some of the Ethereum ETFs approved last year by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

After several delays, the SEC approved options trading on BlackRock's iShares Ethereum ETF. This effort was initiated by Nasdaq last summer, and today was the Commission's final deadline to confirm or reject it.

Ethereum surged 12.7% in a single day as the crypto market rallies after Trump freezes trade war tariffs for 90 days. Can ETH reach $2,000 again?

Bitcoin Magazine Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin Policy Institute Launch “The Bitcoin Policy Hour” to Explore Global Finance, Policy and Monetary Trends New Show Release – “The Bitcoin Policy Hour” April 9, 2025 – Nashville, TN – Bitcoin Magazine, in collaboration with the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), has officially launched a new weekly show titled The Bitcoin Policy Hour, a timely and incisive series focused on political economy, macroeconomic policy, and the evolving global financial order.

Ethereum DEX volumes drop drastically as competition rises, while Solana gains ground with surging on-chain activity.

Bitcoin‘s price climbed to $83,565 on April 9, following a decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to temporarily halt a series of sweeping tariffs for 90 days. The rapid price climb triggered $592.05 million in liquidations across crypto derivatives markets in the past day, with $373.46 million of that stemming from short positions.

The 90-day tariff pause by the U.S. President has boosted the overall cryptocurrency market, especially the price of Ethereum (ETH), which has gained over 13% in an upward rally. This positive momentum in the crypto market follows a prolonged period of downward movement.

On April 9, 2025, XRP's valuation rests at $2.07, a figure that mirrors vigorous trading dynamics with a 24-hour turnover of $8.12 billion and a total market cap of $121 billion. The intraday oscillation spanned from $1.73 to $2.086, illustrating pronounced fluctuations throughout the session.

US equities and crypto markets shifted dramatically on April 9 after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on his reciprocal tariffs, except for China. Bitcoin (BTC) price responded by surging by 5% in less than an hour, reclaiming the $83,000 level which was last seen on April 6.While the S&P 500 gained 8%, Bitcoin derivative metrics have yet to turn bullish as traders remain cautious about changes in US long-term government bonds.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved options trading for multiple spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a move that may broaden the investment appeal of Ether among institutional traders. The SEC issued the approval on April 9 after reviewing a proposed rule change submitted by BlackRock for its iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) on July 22, 2024.

Bitcoin trading volumes dropped substantially in Q1 2025, from $44 billion to $10 billion, according to CryptoQuant. Altcoin volumes also fell, but Binance gained market share as the leading exchange. The post Bitcoin and Altcoin Spot Trading Volumes Decline Amid Market Volatility: CryptoQuant appeared first on Cryptonews.

We've got a fresh market update from Blockworks Research, and if it makes anything clear, it's this: March was not kind to Solana.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved proposals from Nasdaq and Cboe to list and trade options on spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) managed by BlackRock and Fidelity, according to April 9 filings.

Markets surge as Trump hits pause on tariffs – Bitcoin skyrockets to $82K in dramatic rally

Helius Labs and Solana Labs have introduced “Confidential Balances,”a suite of cryptographically powered token extensions designed to enable private token transfers without sacrificing institutional compliance.

The bond market, often regarded as the bedrock of global financial stability, is showing signs of severe strain, with market participants on X sounding the alarm over what many are calling a “broken” system. Jim Bianco of Bianco Research, a prominent voice in financial analysis, published a stark warning on X: “Something has broken tonight in the bond market.

The long-term ETH trend was bearish, but there is potential for a short-term price bounce from around $1,400.

The sharp rally in the combined crypto market capitalization has triggered a new round of liquidations, with Bitcoin (BTC) in the spotlight. Over the past 24 hours, 156,601 traders have suffered liquidations as the market moved against expectations, another twist in the ongoing global trade war.

Binance plans to launch the reward-bearing margin asset LDUSDT for its futures platform and the former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith gets out of prison on parole.

XRP, BTC, ETH price prediction: Crypto markets surge 5.5% adding 94.5 billion in market capitalization as Trump tariff reversal triggers renewed bullish momentum. XRP, and ETH outperforming BTC rally as Trump slashes global tariffs, excludes China The global cryptocurrency market staged a sharp rebound on Wednesday, climbing back above a $2.7 trillion total market capitalization,

Bitcoin (BTC) staged a sharp rebound after US President Donald Trump announced a pause on tariffs for non-retaliating countries, reigniting bullish momentum and raising hopes for a potential surge toward the $100,000 mark.On April 9, BTC/USD surged by approximately 9%, reversing most of the losses it incurred earlier in the week, to retest $83,000. In doing so, the pair came closer to validating a falling wedge pattern that has been forming on its daily chart since December 2024.

The SEC has approved options trading on spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds for BlackRock, Grayscale and Bitwise.

The Proshares UltraShort Ether ETF (ETHD) has become the best-performing exchange-traded fund of 2025, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas. Its year-to-date return stands at 247%.

The BlackRock-powered, crypto-based tokenisation of assets has been forecast to grow "exponentially” from $600 billion now to $19 trillion by 2033

The regulator had initially postponed a decision back in February but ETF analyst James Seyffart said the approval wasn't a surprise.

After a series of regulatory back-and-forth, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved options trading for an Ethereum spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Ethereum spot ETFs will offer investors leverage with limited capital while serving as a hedging vehicle to protect against price drops.

Hunter Horsley, CEO of Bitwise Asset Management, has recently been vocal on the X social media platform about Bitcoin's potential, especially as the market has been upended. While Bitcoin has been rapidly adopted by many individuals, institutions, and even governments, skepticism surrounding the ecosystem still remains in many parts of the world.

Bitcoin jumping along with other major cryptocurrencies Wednesday on news that U.S. President Donald Trump is pausing some tariff burdens on countries for 90 days — except for China. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents "Chart of the Day.

The Solana price is facing critical support levels that could determine its performance for April 2025. As the cryptocurrency market experiences high volatility due to Trump tariffs, Solana's price has remained resilient despite recent selling pressure.

Bitcoin Magazine Jack Dorsey's Block Launches Open Source Tools to Simplify Bitcoin Treasury Management Block unveils a real-time Bitcoin dashboard and pricing API for corporate treasuries, aiming to lower the operational barrier for companies managing digital assets. This post Jack Dorsey's Block Launches Open Source Tools to Simplify Bitcoin Treasury Management first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

An analyst who accurately called the start of Solana's (SOL) correction this year is flipping bullish on the native asset of the layer-1 protocol.

A billion-dollar deal, a quiet chart, and questions no one's asking.

The Dollar Index (DXY) dipping below 100 has historically aligned with Bitcoin (BTC) bull runs, delivering gains of over 500% during the last two instances. Now, as trade tensions escalate and US Treasurys face sell-offs, some analysts believe China may be actively working to weaken the US dollar.

A widely followed crypto analyst is identifying where Bitcoin (BTC) may find a bottom amid market turmoil caused by US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Bitcoin jumped by more than 8% on Wednesday afternoon after President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he had authorized a 90-day pause on key trade tariffs. This pushed the price of Bitcoin up to $82,350.37, according to CoinGecko.

The crypto market is surging after President Trump announced a pause on his planned reciprocal tariffs, easing macroeconomic tension and triggering a sharp risk-on rally across digital assets. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $82,389.52 +7.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,638.96 +11.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $119.13 +13.6% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.03 +11% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1606 +11.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001195 +11.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 22.4% and daily active addresses falling by 4.7%.