Following a notable rebound, Bitcoin has surged toward the crucial 200-day MA of $88K. This price region is significantly important, as if the asset successfully reclaims it, it can exhibit a surge toward the ATH of $109K.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) briefly tapped $88,000 in Monday trading, eliciting bullish calls from traders that cite a strong high-timeframe structure and improving macro backdrop. What Happened: Crypto trader Astronomer flagged the move as significant, calling $88,000 a key target from his original bottom thesis.

Ethereum and XRP are showing signs of renewed strength. Ethereum has triggered a bullish triangle breakout, with analysts now watching for a push toward the $2,000 mark. Meanwhile, XRP is hovering near key support levels that could define its next pivot.

The cryptocurrency's price saw a steady appreciation throughout the Easter weekend, topping $88K on Monday, while the dollar fell to a three-year low.

TL;DR Renowned Bitcoin analyst PlanB reignited controversy by strongly criticizing Ethereum, labeling it centralized and premined. He argued that its node size and issuance changes undermine its decentralization. PlanB also questioned Vitalik Buterin's dominant role in Ethereum's development.

The Cardano price has formed a rare bullish chart pattern, indicating a potential 110% surge; however, a sharp decline in a key metric raises concerns. Cardano (ADA), a popular layer-1 network, was trading at the important resistance level of $0.

Strategy has expanded its treasury approach by buying 6,556 BTC for $555.8 M, funded through share sales in two ATM programs. Holdings have reached 538,200 coins bought at a $36.47 B cost basis, yet disclosures note the firm may liquidate assets below cost to manage $8 B in obligations overall. The post Strategy Adds $555M Bitcoin—Stash Hits 538K BTC as Debt Looms appeared first on Cryptonews.

The US Dollar Index (DXY) plunged below the 98 level on April 21, falling to a three-year low. That catapulted gold to a new all-time high, and Bitcoin (BTC) also showed strength, rising above $88,000.

If you put $1,000 into XRP today, how much could it be worth? With XRP gaining momentum, we look at the numbers.

XRP is about to emerge from its slumber. An extreme tightening of the Bollinger Bands alerts analysts: a volatility explosion is coming.

ADA has been consolidating tightly on the back of retail and volume spikes.

Reading back the official transcript of a secret five-hour meeting between Julian Assange and then-Google CEO Eric Schmidt — released 12 years ago this week — gives an equally eerie feeling.

In the last 24 hours, XRP has rebounded from $2.06 to $2.14 as bullish sentiment supports the asset's rally. This development might have triggered other actions on the broader cryptocurrency market.

Despite its growing footprint as a major corporate holder of bitcoin (BTC), Strategy's large-scale purchases of the cryptocurrency appear to have little, if any, influence on its price, according to a research paper by TD Cowen.

Tom Lee, Fundstrat Global Advisors co-founder, has put forth a bullish prediction regarding Bitcoin's (BTC) near-term price action on CNBC's Squawk Box on April 21.

Crypto tokens have started the week well, with Bitcoin and other top coins rising by over 1%. One reason for the rally is the rising probability that President Trump will remove Jerome Powell as Fed Chair.

Bitcoin (BTC) broke above $88,000 today in a sudden post-holiday rally that caught much of the market off balance. Instead of a quiet Easter Sunday, they got fear-turned-to-FOMO almost overnight.

Crypto analyst Charting Guy (@ChartingGuy), posting to X on April 20, has mapped the daily XRP/US Dollar chart on Bitstamp onto a textbook Wyckoff re‑accumulation schematic and argues that the pattern is now far enough advanced to imply a summer markup toward— and potentially beyond— the $3.70 region. “Wyckoff Pattern Ignites XRP Bull Case The chart spans the five‑month base that began with preliminary supply (PSY) in late November.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) jumped 3.52% on Monday to $87,348.17, extending its rebound above key resistance as institutional buying and macroeconomic tailwinds boosted sentiment across crypto markets. The coin is now up 3.9% over the last seven days and has gained 3.91% over the past month.

XRP is trading 2.96% higher to start the week at $2.10, snapping a multiday slump with signs of renewed momentum in the futures market. The token is down 2.24% over the past seven days and has lost 11.78% over the last month—but bullish sentiment is beginning to reemerge.

The surge that pushed Bitcoin (BTC) up more than 2.4% to $88,000 today may be short-lived. Although it came suddenly and was not widely expected — especially with Easter Sunday and a long weekend — the surge caused a palpable shift in sentiment among crypto market participants.

Bitcoin (BTC) doubled down on its divergence from stocks at the April 21 Wall Street open as US trade war tensions escalated. BTC/USD 1-day chart.

Bernstein analysts on Monday identified five structural forces that could drive Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) trajectory in the coming months, based on rising institutional demand, regulatory developments and new U.S. government initiatives. The findings, according to Bernstein, lay out key inflection points now anchoring Bitcoin's position within global capital markets.

“Smart money” positioning and the Elliott Wave appear aligned. Both foresee rising prices over the next few months, with an ideal target of $166,000.

Strategy added 6,556 BTC at an average price of $84,785 in the week of April 14-20.

The company has purchased Bitcoin consistently since mid-March, despite uncertainty weighing on markets.

CryptoQuant's analysis stated that Bitcoin's Realized Cap record is a sign of ongoing accumulation and strong network confidence.

Opinion by: Amitej Gajjala, co-founder and CEO of KernelDAO Bitcoin is the principal asset of the cryptocurrency world and even one of the world's top 10 most valuable assets, recognized for its role as a store of value. Yet a huge percentage of the Bitcoin (BTC) supply remains dormant for years, meaning the crypto market only works with a fraction of the circulating supply each year.

The White House has confirmed Trump is exploring whether he can fire Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell—something that could trigger an “apocalyptic scenario" for markets

XRP is trading at $2.12 to $2.13 with a market capitalization of $123.66 billion and a 24-hour volume of $2.06 billion, bouncing between $2.05 and $2.14 in a tight range that hints at brewing volatility. XRP XRP's short-term technical setup on the 1-hour chart exhibits a bullish trend, having steadily climbed from $2.03 to $2.

Bitcoin's breakout above $88K looks strong, but analysts warn the falling wedge may not be bullish. Here's the bearish target institutions may be eyeing. The post Bitcoin's ‘Falling Wedge' Pattern Might Not Be Bullish — Here's the Price Target Bears Are Eyeing appeared first on Cryptonews.

Despite Bitcoin (BTC) price reaching its highest level in over three weeks, traders on Bitfinex reduced their leveraged long (bullish) positions on margin contracts by more than $100 million between April 17 and April 19. This reduction has led to speculation that Bitcoin whales may be anticipating a price correction or, at the very least, are not confident in further short-term gains.

Bitcoin's rally past $87,000 comes amid reignited aggressive buying from institutional players. On April 21, Japan-based Metaplanet and US firm Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) both disclosed major Bitcoin acquisitions, adding a combined total of nearly 7,000 BTC to their corporate reserves.

Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), revealed that over 13,000 institutional investors now hold shares in the company. Surprisingly, Vanguard Group, a firm known for its anti-Bitcoin stance, is the largest shareholder with over 16 million MSTR shares, despite trimming its position by 6.5% in Q4 2024.

XRP is flashing bullish signals as a Bollinger Band squeeze unfolds on the four-hour chart, according to trader and analyst Ali Martinez. A Bollinger Band squeezemarked by narrowing bands due to low volatilityoften precedes a strong price breakout.

Metaplanet, a publicly-listed Japanese firm, has added 330 more bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury, pushing its total holdings to 4,855 BTCworth over $420 million at current market prices. The announcement on Monday comes as Bitcoin surged past $87,300, reversing last weeks losses.

Bitcoin (BTC) surged past $87,000 on Monday, climbing over 2% amid growing political uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve. The rally came as the U.S. dollar index dropped to a three-year low following reports that former President Donald Trump is exploring ways to remove Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki is making headlines again with his bold Bitcoin price prediction. The renowned financial educator believes Bitcoin (BTC) will reach at least $180,000 this year, possibly even hitting $200,000, according to his latest social media post.

Bitcoin (BTC) traders faced a brutal Easter shock as a sharp price drop triggered a wave of liquidations, highlighting the risks of overleveraged positions. Within just four hours, BTC tumbled to lows near $83,800 before slightly recovering to around $84,453, wiping out $9.62 million in long positionscompared to just $71,000 in shorts.

Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has broken a multi-month downtrend and retested it as support, typically a bullish signal. However, not everyone is convinced.

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has acquired an additional 6,556 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for approximately $555.8 million, according to a new SEC filing. The purchase was made between April 14 and April 20, at an average price of $84,785 per Bitcoin including fees.

The price of XRP has risen by 4% in the past 24 hours, after a new Bitso report revealed that usage of the token is exploding in Latin America. The post XRP Usage Soars in Latin America – Is $10 XRP Incoming? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin surged past $87K alongside a record-breaking gold rally as investors flee U.S. assets amid dollar weakness, Fed uncertainty, and trade tensions. A bullish falling wedge breakout points to a potential $103K BTC target.

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Experts believe that a low-volume BTC breakout could be a false signal.

A Bitcoin price prediction made exactly one month ago by popular crypto analyst Doctor Profit on social media platform X has unfolded with interesting accuracy. On March 21, Doctor Profit outlined a detailed price trajectory for Bitcoin, predicting specific price movements, resistance and support zones, and the influence of the M2 money supply.

After weeks of tightening price action, Cardano (ADA) has finally made its move — and it is upward. As reported by analyst Ali Martinez, the popular cryptocurrency just broke out of a symmetrical triangle pattern it had been trading inside since early April.

Former Senatorial candidate and pro-XRP lawyer John Deaton has commented on a recent report that revealed certain crypto firms are looking to apply for bank licenses. Deaton expressed surprise that Ripple wasn't among these firms, considering the efforts the crypto firm has made so far to disrupt the financial landscape.