Just before the end of Q1 2025, the much-awaited rounds of a closure of the Ripple vs. SEC made huge rounds across the crypto space. It was seen as a huge win for the crypto community, which could have a huge positive impact on the XRP price in the long term.

Texas Senator Ted Cruz introduced the FLARE Act that is aimed at incentivizing Bitcoin miners to use flared natural gas as an energy source.

The past few months have not been kind to BTC, but some essential elements suggest that the year's second quarter could be much more beneficial.

An analyst has pointed out two major Dogecoin resistance levels that could potentially pave the path to the next bull run for the memecoin's price. These Dogecoin Levels Stand Out In Terms Of On-Chain Resistance In a new post on X, analyst Ali Martinez has discussed about the resistance walls present ahead for DOGE based on the UTXO Realized Price Distribution (URPD).

Bitcoins performance under the Trump Administration has defied investor expectations. Instead of rallying on pro-crypto policies and regulatory reform hopes like a potential Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Bitcoin has dipped from over $100,000 earlier this year to the mid-$80,000 range in March.

Bitcoin bounced back on Tuesday, rising 3.4% to $85,290.2, as broader financial markets showed signs of recovery following a turbulent first quarter of 2025. The worlds largest cryptocurrency had shed about 11% in Q1 and remains 24% below its January peak, weighed down by profit-taking, investor unease over President Donald Trumps crypto strategy, and growing economic uncertainty tied to trade tensions.

GameStop (NYSE: GME) may be preparing to add Bitcoin (BTC) to its balance sheet following the successful completion of its $1.5 billion convertible notes offering. The move aligns with the companys updated investment policy, which received full board approval and includes BTC as a potential treasury asset.

Kristin Smith, the longtime CEO of the Blockchain Association, is stepping down next month to become president of the newly launched Solana Policy Institute, a crypto lobbying group focused on promoting decentralized networks like Solana. Smith, who has led the Blockchain Association for nearly seven years, played a critical role in shaping U.S. crypto policy during a time of significant regulatory evolution and industry growth.

XRP has a mere 2% chance of hitting a new all-time high (ATH) this April, according to Polymarket bettors. Despite a modest 2% gain at the start of the month, sentiment remains cautious among investors.

Canadian billionaire and mining magnate Frank Giustra has reiterated his stance that Bitcoin and gold fulfill fundamentally different functions, asserting that comparisons between the two are misplaced. Sharing his views on X, Giustra emphasized that Bitcoin has never behaved like gold during market downturns or geopolitical turmoilperiods when investors traditionally seek refuge in gold as a safe haven asset.

According to a recent X post by noted crypto analyst Titan of Crypto, Bitcoin (BTC) closed its March 2025 monthly candle just above the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level, keeping the bullish scenario intact for the leading digital asset.

Ripples stablecoin, RLUSD, is making waves in the crypto market with standout performance metrics that surpass leading competitors. Since its launch in December 2024, RLUSD has quickly gained traction, with its market capitalization soaring to $243.77 millionoutpacing Ripples initial growth projections.

XRP is facing increased bearish pressure after plunging over 5% on March 31, dropping to a low of $2.06. This sharp decline raises concerns over its ability to maintain the key psychological support at $2.

April 1 isnt just for pranksits also a notable date for Dogecoin (DOGE) enthusiasts. Historically, DOGE has delivered significant price surges around April Fools Day, with gains of 29.36% in 2022, 36.37% in 2023, and 22.92% in 2024.

Bitcoin (BTC), the top cryptocurrency by market cap, may be gearing up for a significant move, with technical indicators flashing bullish signals. On the daily chart, Bitcoin recently bounced sharply off the lower Bollinger Band, climbing directly to the middle bandalso the 20-day moving averagewithin a single daily candle.

XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, rebounded 6% in the last 24 hours, defying a recent bearish chart pattern. The price dipped to $2.02 after a death crosswhen the 50-period SMA crosses below the 200-period SMAappeared on the four-hour chart.

When it comes to Japan and cryptocurrency, most people now think of Metaplanetthe public company following a Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation strategy similar to MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor. But long before Metaplanets April 2024 pivot to Bitcoin, Japan had already made a significant impact on crypto history.

GameStop has completed a $1.5 billion convertible note offering, giving the video game firm a huge stash for planned Bitcoin acquisitions.

The start of the second quarter is bullish for the Solana (SOL) price as the levels surpass $125 after a tight consolidation. Although SOL-based tokens are gaining momentum, the value of the native token remains unaffected.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) could drop to $1,500 before the repeatedly delayed Pectra upgrade launches in late April, according to MEXC Chief Operating Officer Tracy Jin, though long-term projections remain optimistic with potential $8,000 highs by year-end. What Happened: The second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled in 2025, dropping 38% since January while investors redirect capital away from ETH exchange-traded funds.

Japan's Metaplanet has acquired an additional 160 Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 4,206 BTC. According to the company's Apr. 2 statement, the latest purchase was made at an average price of 12.

Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (GME) has finished a convertible debt offering that raised $1.5 billion, with some proceeds earmarked for buying Bitcoin.The offering was initially set to raise at least $1.3 billion, but purchasers opted for an additional $200 million aggregate principal amount of notes, GameStop said in an April 1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. "The company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin in a manner consistent with the Company's Investment Policy," GameStop added.

April 2, 2025 05:08:23 UTC What is Liberation Day 2025 ? Starting April 2, US President Donald Trump will introduce new tariffs, calling it “Liberation Day” for America. These tariffs are aimed at countries that charge high duties on American products or have strict trade rules that the US sees as unfair.

Crypto firms Circle and Trump-backed American Bitcoin Corp. are both preparing to enter public markets, signaling a growing push by major digital asset companies.

The long and tense legal fight between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally over. Last week, the SEC officially dropped its appeal, and Ripple has agreed to pay a $50 million fine while also dropping its own cross-appeal.

Is Solana's cooling-off just a phase, or will it crush bullish Q2 hopes?

After experiencing a bearish trend earlier in the week, Bitcoin (BTC) seems to have regained upward momentum. The asset started the day with a 2.1% rise.

Dogecoin is showing early signs of life after a weeklong downtrend, as new technical signals on the 4-hour Heikin Ashi chart suggest the meme coin may be pivoting toward recovery.

The Japanese firm purchased another 160 BTC for $13.3 million on Wednesday — just a day after snapping up 696 BTC.

BlackRock has received approval from the UK's top financial markets regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, to operate as a crypto asset firm. According to an Apr.

XRP price started a fresh decline from the $2.20 zone. The price is now consolidating and might face hurdles near the $2.120 level.

Metaplanet announced Wednesday that it has added 160 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury for about $13.2 million, raising its total holdings to 4,206 BTC as part of its ongoing accumulation strategy. The post Metaplanet Adds Another 160 BTC to Treasury, Pushing Holdings to 4,206 BTC appeared first on Cryptonews.

Grayscale has recently filed an updated S3 registration statement for its Digital Large Cap Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This fund is designed to offer diversified exposure to a broad range of cryptocurrencies, including major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and XRP.

The XRP price fell as low as $2.0238 on Monday, potentially forming a local bottom. Since then, the XRP price is up almost 6%, however, the possibility of a deeper retracement remains.

Tether, the developer of USDT, has added 8,888 Bitcoins to its holdings valued at around $735 million at the time of the transaction. This latest market move by the popular stablecoin issuer was reported by Arkham.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute predicts that bitcoin bonds, treasury instruments that invest part of their income in bitcoin purchases, would help the U.S. save over $354 billion in the next ten years without considering the possible upside of BTC's price. Bitcoin Policy Institute Presents Bitcoin Bonds Proposal to Pay the U.S.

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $1,850 level. ETH is now consolidating and facing key hurdles near the $1,920 level.

Bitcoin broke out from a bullish inverted head-and-shoulders pattern and is poised to hit the $88,500 level.

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $83,500 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might struggle to settle above the $85,500 zone.

Metaplanet Inc. added 696 BTC in Q1 2025, using options to lower acquisition costs. The firm's total Bitcoin holdings reached 4,046 BTC. Japan's Metaplanet Grows Bitcoin War Chest to 4,046 BTC Japan's publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet Inc.

Ripple's $50M settlement offer and ETF prospects lift XRP hopes, but SEC silence and macro risks weigh on near-term price outlook.

Leading cryptocurrencies spiked Tuesday ahead of President Donald Trump's tariff rollout on the symbolic "Liberation Day." Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:45 p.m.

According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post, short-term Bitcoin (BTC) holders are choosing to retain their digital assets despite incurring unrealized losses. CryptoQuant contributor Onchained explained that short-term BTC holders have recorded significantly lower realized losses compared to their unrealized losses.

The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has explained how the investors who bought at the Bitcoin top are showing conviction, not capitulation. 3 To 6 Months Old Bitcoin Buyers Have Been Holding Strong Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed a couple of Bitcoin investor cohorts.

Federal Judge Beryl Howell has allowed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to keep hold of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) headquarters building, worth an estimated $500 million, according to a ruling issued on Tuesday. This decision follows several days of controversy over the building's status.

Across Binance and OKX, the top three most popular perpetual futures pairs have shown a decent price uptick (+2% to 2.5% over the last 24 hours) alongside a big jump in trading volume.

A powerful new federal bill offers full tax expensing to crypto miners capturing flared gas, turning wasted energy into bitcoin-fueled grid dominance. FLARE Act Sets the Stage for US Energy Reform and Bitcoin Mining Expansion U.S.

As the Trump Administration sets out tariff policy on “Liberation Day” Wednesday, many are pessimistic about the economy in general and crypto prices in particular. But there are strong reasons not to be, say analysts.