Ethereum continues to underperform but the rising bearish sentiment could signal a bullish rally for the cryptocurrency, according to Santiment.

State-level interest in Bitcoin adoption is gaining momentum, with New Hampshire and Florida both advancing legislation to allow state investments in Bitcoin reserves.

Asset managers Osprey Funds and Grayscale Investments agreed to settle a lawsuit over alleged violations of Connecticut law in the advertising and promotion of Grayscale's Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to an April 9 court filing, the parties agreed to settle the two-year-old case and are finalizing documentation and settlement terms.

China's finance ministry has raised tariffs on select US imports to 125%, matching the United States' most recent escalation and signaling continued parity in the trade conflict. The tariff adjustment, announced early Friday, comes just two days after Beijing raised duties to 84%, following Washington's move to impose higher import taxes on Chinese goods.

A wallet address affiliated with the fallen crypto exchange FTX unstaked over 186,000 SOL, hinting at a potential selloff similar to last month.

Bitcoin could keep sliding as cooler-than-expected U.S. inflation data has sparked fears that President Trump might go harder on tariffs, a move that could actually bring inflation back up in the long run.

Fartcoin surges 20% in one day and 80-104% weekly, defying market trends as traders target the $1 psychological milestone.

XRP has at last breached a crucial barrier on the chart in a possible change to its market narrative. A technical milestone that frequently signals a return to bullish momentum, the asset has successfully closed above the 200-day exponential moving average (EMA) following an extended period of downward pressure.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and Binance Coin in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) Ethereum continues to make new lows this year with the price touching $1,400 briefly on Wednesday before buyers returned.

Market volatility saw traders chase options for hedging and speculative activities.

Solana rebounds above $120 as veteran whale returns with $3.72M purchase, breaking resistance with technical analysis pointing to possible $140 target.

Ripple and the SEC have reached an agreement-in-principle, and are waiting for approval from the Commission.

As the cryptocurrency market experiences a strong bearish sentiment due to the ongoing economic turmoil, the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX continues to impact the market. In its latest move, FTX unstaked 186,300 SOL (worth $21.56 million), raising fears of a potential sell-off. To make things worse, another 73,700 SOL ($8.

Bitcoin hovers around $80,000 as U.S.-China trade tensions and options expiry create market volatility, despite renewed accumulation from large holders.

According to a recent X post by crypto analyst Ali Martinez, Ethereum (ETH) is inching closer to a critical demand zone that has historically marked market bottoms. Notably, ETH has declined by more than 21% over the past two weeks.

According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post published today, Bitcoin's (BTC) hashrate and mining difficulty continue to reach new all-time highs (ATH), even as the price of the digital asset declines. The slump is largely attributed to growing global uncertainty surrounding escalating trade tariffs.

Whales scooped up Bitcoin during Trump's renewed tariff announcements.

Assessing whether Hoskinson's BTC $250K price target aligns with cycle top indicators.

Much like the rest of the market, XRP (XRP 0.26%) took a tumble during the past three months, falling as much as 24%. Now, with fears of a new cryptocurrency bear market whirling amid global economic uncertainty, the odds of it taking another slide are looking even higher.

Despite a 26% drop from all-time highs, bitcoin holds steady compared to leading tech stocks, signaling increasing maturity.

If signed, the HB 2342 bill protects anyone running a node or mining digital assets from zoning or usage restrictions. The post Arizona Senate Officially Passes Bitcoin Mining Rights Bill, Awaits Governor's Approval appeared first on Cryptonews.

As the Ripple SEC case is nearing a critical juncture, legal expert Fred Rispoli reveals a crucial date for the case's upcoming developments. As the crypto community eagerly awaits the XRP lawsuit's settlement, the lawyer uncovers potential developments that could determine the case's outcome.

Ethereum price jumped 9% in the past 24 hours, rising above $1,500 after a positive inflation report and the U.S. decision to pause tariffs. This helped shift the Crypto Fear & Greed Index from “Extreme Fear” to “Fear.” Despite the rebound, investors continue pulling out of crypto ETFs—Ethereum funds saw $11.

James Toledano says bitcoin's measured response to a significant sell-off, triggered by U.S. “reciprocal” tariffs, highlights its growing maturity as a macro asset.

Even as crypto markets try to put on a brave face this week, institutional investors clearly are not buying it. Yesterday, Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded another round of outflows, marking the sixth straight day of capital flight from these funds.

The popular Solana meme coin Fartcoin is moving against the odds of market cash, as its price has surged nearly 20% today. Although the bulls have not been favoring the market, this meme-themed crypto is booming with gains from pure hype and technical factors.

Ethereum price performance is mirroring the downfall of Nokia according to a top market analyst. The largest altcoin struggles against its top rivals like Ripple (XRP) and Solana (SOL), which are gradually eating into its market share.

Florida has taken its first legislative step toward embracing Bitcoin as a state-held asset, joining the race led by Arizona and closely followed by New Hampshire. Florida is the latest U.S.

A WLFI spokesperson claims that the project hasn't sold any of its holdings.

A widely followed analyst believes Bitcoin (BTC) will remain in a bull cycle if the flagship crypto asset holds one key level as support. In a new video update, crypto strategist Benjamin Cowen tells his 892,000 YouTube subscribers that if Bitcoin falls below $69,000, a bear market phase may ensue.

Despite the ongoing turmoil in global markets driven by tariff policies, Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, remains confident in Bitcoin's potential.

COCA Wallet introduces an exclusive staking incentive, rewarding 10 lucky users with 0.1 ETH each — just for staking a minimum of 0.1 ETH.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a path aimed at significantly improving privacy for Ethereum users.

Babylon is a new blockchain project that gives Bitcoin a slightly different role in the crypto world. Bitcoin is considered to be a store of value in crypto, or digital gold as some would call it, but Babylon changes that by allowing Bitcoin holders to stake their coins meaning they can help secure other blockchains without giving up control of their BTC.

San Francisco-based enterprise blockchain company Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have filed a joint request to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to hold their appeals in abeyance, which means that they want to suspend them.

As global markets stabilize following eased U.S. trade tensions, Bitcoin (BTC) has spearheaded a bullish recovery in the cryptocurrency sector, with XRP leading altcoins. Optimism stems from anticipated tariff reductions between the U.S. and key partners like the EU, which has begun negotiations to avert a potential recession.

Crypto markets will witness over $2.5 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options expire today.

The US economy seems to be very fragile at the moment, and talks of a global recession are on the rise, with yellow metal Gold shining as a safe haven asset. Bitcoin price has also bounced back from the lows of under $75,000 this week, to now trading around $82,000, while the US-China trade war

New Hampshire's Bitcoin reserve bill has passed the state's House, making it the fourth state to advance such legislation through one chamber.

Pakistan is reportedly looking into utilizing its surplus electricity to support domestic Bitcoin mining operations and AI data centers, according to a recent Reuters report. The plan aims to convert unutilized energy resources into productive use amid the country's ongoing challenges with high electricity tariffs and shifting energy supply patterns.

Pakistan is exploring bitcoin mining and AI data centers as a way to utilize its surplus electricity, with plans to foster innovation, boost exports, and create tech jobs through crypto regulation and infrastructure support.

In Arizona, the law HB 2342 that protects individuals in the Bitcoin mining sector was approved by the Senate with 17 votes in favor and 12 against. Now the law goes to Governor Katie Hobbs for final approval. In Arizona, the Senate approved yesterday the law HB 2342 on Bitcoin mining with 17 votes in favor against 12 against.

The stock markets across the globe and the crypto markets faced massive bearish actions soon after President Trump rolled out tariffs on various nations. Meanwhile, he further halted the tariff for 90 days, reviving the bullish possibilities. The Bitcoin (BTC) price fought with the bearish pressure finely and revoked a strong ascending trend beyond $80,000.

Bitcoin price has crashed in the past few months as concerns about the coin and other risky assets continued. BTC was trading at $80,000, down by 25% from its highest point this year, and is hovering near its lowest level since November 11.

Ripple's rising market performance (XRP) supports its supremacy in the crypto scene. XRP, trading at about $2.42, has shown a fantastic 24-hour trading volume of $6.66 billion, while its market capitalization has surged to $140.51 billion.

What's behind Pakistan's shift towards Bitcoin mining and AI growth?

Canaan Inc. reveals a 9.8% increase in Bitcoin production for March 2025, with expansion plans in North America aiming to boost mining capacity significantly.

The Ethereum Protocol Fellowship (EPF) concludes its fifth cohort, highlighting significant contributions to the Ethereum ecosystem and preparing for the upcoming sixth cohort.