Latest crypto news: the crypto market faces renewed turbulence as Bitcoin dips below $85,000, Ethereum drops under $1,800, and XRP experiences a short-lived spike.

Michael Saylor told Dave Portnoy that bitcoin only mimics stocks short term because traders dump the most liquid assets first—masking its true long-term independence.

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TL;DR This Friday, Bitcoin and Ethereum options worth a combined total of 2.58 billion dollars are set to expire, potentially causing short-term volatility in the crypto market. The put-to-call ratio for BTC (1.25) and ETH (1.41) reveals a bearish sentiment, with prices likely to approach their respective “max pain” levels.

The Nasdaq stock crash has wiped out all gains since 2021 with this now reaching the March 2020 pandemic panic levels.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex and a prominent figure in the crypto ecosystem, recently expressed his support for tariff policies as a lever to strengthen assets such as Bitcoin and Gold. In an uncertain global context, marked by economic and geopolitical tensions, Hayes believes that these assets can serve as shields against inflation and market volatility.

The Bitcoin community is split. Some market players identify potential risks for Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market, such as implementing higher tariff rates for many countries, while others note that the market stands to gain more from President Trump's “crypto-friendly” administration.

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Opinion by: Matt Mudano, CEO of Arch Labs Ethereum is struggling, and decentralized finance (DeFi) is suffering as a result. Layer-2 (L2) solutions have fractured liquidity, making capital inefficient.

Grayscale, the leading cryptocurrency asset manager, has officially submitted an S-1 form to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Solana Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). However, one key aspect is missing as this ETF will not include any Solana staking.

Bitcoin price held steady above the critical support level of $80,000 as trade-related risks continued to rise. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $83,230 Friday morning, a level it has maintained for the past few days.

Ethereum, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has seen a significant drop in fees, drawing attention on the crypto market.

Michael Saylor, known as much for being a Bitcoin bull and CEO of business intelligence producer Strategy (formerly Microstrategy) as for his viral and sometimes surreal social media posts, has issued a controversial new slogan regarding the cryptocurrency.

On-chain analytics form Glassnode has highlighted an important diversion between Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). What Happened: In their latest report, the firm points out the catalyst-driven growth for Bitcoin, compared to XRP's retail-driven speculation.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. has announced the extension of its digital asset offering, introducing Chainlink (LINK) and Solana (SOL) as new crypto that can be purchased, held, sold, and transferred on the PayPal and Venmo platforms. This innovation marks another step forward in the company's commitment to providing accessible and secure digital solutions for everyone, directly responding to the requests of its users.

Bitcoin (BTC) price dodged the chaotic volatility that crushed equities markets on the April 4 Wall Street open by holding above the $82,000 level. BTC/USD 1-hour chart.

Standard Chartered now calls bitcoin a 'US isolation' hedge as it has held up better than most tech stocks in the recent market selloff.

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Solana price has stalled at a crucial make-or-break support level that could determine its next direction. After peaking near $300 in January, SOL price now sits around the key level at $120.

The CEO of GameStop, Ryan Cohen, strengthens his stock position in the company after the announcement of a strategic plan of 1.5 billion dollars to invest in Bitcoin. Ryan Cohen, presidente e amministratore delegato di GameStop (GME), has acquired 500,000 additional shares of the company, for a total value of approximately 10.78 million dollars.

Grayscale Investments said on Friday it has filed an application with U.S. regulators for an exchange-traded fund aimed at a Solana blockchain, as the cryptocurrency asset manager looks to tap into the increasing momentum around bitcoin alternatives.

Cryptocurrency trader Ali Martinez believes Dogecoin (DOGE) is at a critical level that could determine its price direction over the near term. Martinez tells his 134,800 followers on the social media platform X that Dogecoin is at a “make-or-break level” of around $0.16.

According to Kristian Csepcsar, chief marketing officer at Braiins, the U.S. still lacks a fully domestic supply chain for mining hardware. With Trump's sweeping trade tariffs—including a 10% levy on imports and a hefty 34% tariff on Chinese mining equipment—miners may soon find themselves in even deeper waters.

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The US 10-year Treasury yield has fallen below 4% for the first time since October.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is holding strong despite traditional financial markets trending down, though not all traders are convinced this strength will persist. What Happened: Crypto Bully notes Bitcoin has traded in the same range for over three weeks, offering profitable short-term plays.

For ether, things aren't looking good. The chart below very clearly shows just how painful of a spot ETH is in right now.

A growing number of officials in Ukraine are investing in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) while the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin Tether (USDT) is the most popular store of value among the digital assets in their possession.

Crypto markets have declined 4.4% in March, but traders are still holding on to their Bitcoin.

It is the kind of week where Bitcoin (BTC) dips below a crucial price point, being dragged down by stocks, and the usual market panic sets in — leveraged positions getting wiped out, half a billion in liquidations at least, and the typical chaos.

The price of Solana fell to a 13-month low on Thursday.

Bitcoin accumulation continues to gain ground among market participants.

PayPal has broadened its cryptocurrency services for U.S. customers by adding Solana (SOL) and Chainlink (LINK) to its platform.

Bitcoin (BTC) could be mirroring a bullish setup from 2023, when it surged by more than 50% within weeks after an extended period of consolidation. However, the flagship cryptocurrency now faces strong resistance from the Ichimoku Cloud, which could derail its upward trajectory.

The crypto market remained firmly in the red as it continued to grapple with market uncertainty and volatility following the introduction of heavy tariffs by President Donald Trump. As a result, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) experienced considerable declines.

Grayscale, the leading cryptocurrency asset manager, has filed to launch a Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Ethereum remains under pressure as the broader market sentiment struggles to shift bullish. The price continues to hover around key demand zones, with little sign of immediate strength from bulls, while derivatives and on-chain activity show signs of caution.

Earlier this week, Bitcoin mining giant Hut 8 revealed a partnership that includes two members of the Trump family — Donald Jr. and Eric — and its plans to launch a new mining venture, American Bitcoin. In an exclusive interview on Decentralize with Cointelegraph's Byte-Sized Insight series, Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot shared new details about the venture's vision, why the timing was right and how the company plans to scale.

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Crypto had its share of FUD this week, between sweeping tariffs, regulatory reshuffling, and looming Fed uncertainty – largely because of those tariffs. But signs of crypto resilience are everywhere, painting a promising future for emerging new crypto like BTC Bull Token.

Solana whales have started offloading their tokens to cash in on their gains from a staking play that began four years ago. In April 2021, four whale addresses staked 1.79 million Solana (SOL) tokens, then worth about $37.7 million.

TL;DR The viral Web3 game “Infected” has abandoned Ethereum's Base network due to scalability issues and high gas fees during its launch. The developers argue that the problem isn't just Base, it reflects a deeper, fundamental issue with all EVM chains, while Solana offers a smoother, user-focused experience.

Solana faces bearish pressure, dropping 8% to $115 amid market turbulence, with analysts warning of a potential decline below $100 despite ecosystem growth and Fidelity's spot Solana ETF filing. The post Crypto Analyst Sounds the Alarm on Solana Price: Could SOL Fall Below $100 Despite Fidelity ETF Filing? appeared first on Cryptonews.

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Dan Morehead, Founder and Managing Partner of Pantera Capital, believes crypto markets have not yet fully absorbed a wave of major political and regulatory developments that favor the industry. What Happened: In an X post on Friday, Morehead pointed to the muted market reaction to what he described as an exceptionally bullish environment for digital assets.

Bitcoin, altcoins, and the stock market continued their downward trend on Friday as the trade war between the U.S. and China escalated.

The company earlier this week closed on a $1.5 billion capital raise, with the funds to be mostly used to buy bitcoin.