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.

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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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.

Feasibility study confirms Corsicana Facility's potential for AI/HPC growth as Riot delivers strong mining performance in March 2025.

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.

Dogecoin is once again in the hot seat as the meme coin tests a multi-year trend line that dates back to the heady days of 2021. Both the daily and weekly charts underscore the significance of this zone, with the market hovering dangerously near a juncture that could determine whether the current price collapses by another quarter or stages a dramatic rebound.

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.

"I buy once the streets are filled with blood, now is a good time," Doctor Profit said.

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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.

It's been three weeks since Solana's validators failed to pass SIMD-0228, a governance proposal that aimed to shift Solana's issuance to a market-based mechanism and reduce inflation in the process. But while validators — who earn their keep partly from Solana inflation — voted the measure down, issuance still doesn't feel like a settled question.

Grayscale's move to launch a Solana ETF could enhance institutional access to crypto markets, potentially boosting Solana's market presence. The post Grayscale files S-1 for spot Solana ETF with SEC, staking excluded appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Since Ethereum has formally fallen below the crucial $1,800 support level, investors are becoming more concerned about the asset's short-term future. ETH has now broken through this psychological barrier following weeks of pressure suggesting that the bearish momentum is still in control.

TL;DR Tariff Shock Impact: President Trump's tariffs triggered a severe sell-off in Bitcoin ETFs, leading to $99.86M in net outflows as notable funds like Grayscale, Bitwise, and Fidelity experienced significant withdrawals. BlackRock's Standout: While most funds faced outflows, BlackRock's IBIT attracted $65.25M in inflows, showcasing investor confidence in its stability amid market turbulence.

The Bitcoin market continues to look somewhat flat, which could be thought of as a good thing, considering almost everything else is essentially on fire. At this point, its impressive for Bitcoin to simply be quiet in these turbulent times.

Hayes sees Trump's tariffs forcing central banks to restart money printing, and predicts this will send Bitcoin soaring to new highs.

Bitcoin is under pressure, dropping to $81K as market uncertainty rises. After hitting $88K earlier this week, it's now facing heavy selling, mirroring stock market turbulence after Trump's tariff announcement. The altcoin market has taken a $50 billion hit, with ETH, SOL, and BNB struggling while DOGE and TRX show slight recovery.

The long-awaited US Job data showed that the nonfarm payroll increased by 228,000 in March, up from 151,000 in the prior month. On the other hand, the US unemployment rate comes in at 4.2%, up from 4.1% recorded in the prior month.

While the markets have reacted poorly to the Trump Administration's enactment of a new series of tariffs, some analysts have considered the idea of all of this being part of a master plan to secure bitcoin at lower prices for the strategic bitcoin reserve.

On April 4, 2025, China responded to the latest US tariff imposition by imposing an additional 34% tariff on all goods imported from the US. This escalates the already tense trade war between the two largest economies in the world.

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