According to a CryptoQuant Quicktake post published earlier today, Bitcoin (BTC) may not have reached the peak of the current market cycle just yet. A key on-chain metric suggests that there could be one final leg up for the leading cryptocurrency before this bull market concludes.

As stock markets crumbled for a second day on April 4, US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said that the Trump administration's “reciprocal tariffs” could significantly affect the economy, potentially leading to "higher inflation and slower growth."Addressing the public at a conference on April 4, Powell maintained a cautious approach and noted that tariffs could spike inflation “in the coming quarters,” complicating the Fed's 2% inflation target, just months after rate cuts indicated a soft landing.

Markets plunged after President Trump announced global tariffs, triggering the worst stock performances since 2020 and a sharp crypto pullback.

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Despite the tariff shock, a few assets seem to defy the odds—find out which.

The video game retailer's stock jumped more than 11% in Friday trading.

Bitcoin is recovering faster than the stock market. Joe Burnett from Unchained explains why.

Can bulls hold the line or will $68K beckon?

Bitcoin is currently trading above critical support, but bulls are struggling to reclaim the $90,000 level — a threshold that could signal the start of a meaningful recovery rally. Despite brief rebounds, BTC remains under pressure, with market sentiment still fragile.

On today's show, Bitcoin climbs after China retaliated against President Trump's tariffs, while stocks continue to crater following their worst day since 2020. Plus, the Senate Banking Committee advances two key pro-crypto Trump nominations: Paul Atkins for SEC chairman and Jonathan Gould for comptroller of the currency.

Following legal restrictions, Genius Group begins downsizing and liquidating part of its Bitcoin Treasury to support ongoing operations.

The cryptocurrency market showed notable resilience on April 4, 2025, as Bitcoin (BTC) bounced amid a broader dip for stocks and gold. Ethereum (ETH) and XRP also posted gains despite global macroeconomic pressures, particularly amid tariff jitters since US President Donald Trump's shocker earlier in the week.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Friday, despite stock markets continuing to sell off amid China's retaliatory tariffs. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $83,871.08 +2.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,806.68 +1.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $122.04 +5.7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.12 +3.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1705 +7.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001226 +0.4% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 7.3% and daily active addresses growing by 6.5%.

Bitcoin price rebound 2.3% to reclaim the $84,100 mark on Friday, after China announced retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports. Will BTC price trajectory decouple from US stocks?

Bitcoin (BTC) outperformed most major tech stocks on April 3 and April 4 as markets reeled from steep losses across the so-called “Magnificent Seven” (MAG7). Standard Chartered head of digital asset research Geoffrey Kendrick said Bitcoin's relative resilience signals a growing role as a dual-purpose asset — part growth trade, part hedge against macro risks.

Sources are already telling news outlets that Circle will delay further IPO filings and will indeed push back plans to go public for now.

First Trust Advisors has launched two Bitcoin (BTC) strategy exchange-traded funds (ETFs) designed to provide investors with Bitcoin exposure while capping losses and earning yield, the asset manager said. The move comes amid an outpouring of funds seeking to enhance Bitcoin's appeal to traditional investors by offering tailored exposure to the cryptocurrency's performance.

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has managed to outperform the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index on a year-to-date basis.

Bitcoin (BTC) price has managed to stay above the $80,000 level as volatility wrecked US stock markets on April 3 and April 4. The failure of the bears to capitalize on the opportunity shows a lack of selling at lower levels.Risky assets were rattled after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on several countries on April 2.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes Bitcoin (BTC) may remain in an uptrend if it can hold one key level amid the massive selloff roiling the markets.

The market doesn't like Donald Trump's plan to tariff the planet. Here's why it may be good for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin ETFs erased the prior day's gains, posting a $100 million outflow, led by major exits from Grayscale and Bitwise. Ether ETFs also remained under pressure, logging a $4 million outflow, with Bitwise's ETHW the sole contributor.

Bitcoin (BTC) sits in one of its least bullish phases since January 2023. According to Bitcoin's “bull score index,” investor sentiment is showing its lowest reading in two years.

First Trust Advisors has unveiled two new Bitcoin strategy exchange-traded funds, adding to a suite of products that currently hold more than $28 billion in net assets.

Is the long-awaited "decoupling" finally here? Bitcoin bulls hope so.

The markets are terrible but the crypto industry continues building for the future.

Researchers used machine learning to detect the malware targeting users of bitcoinlib.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics published its latest jobs data on Friday morning, revealing a March hiring increase of 228,000 jobs. US Job Market Booms but Bitcoin Fails to React Strong hiring numbers published on Friday by the U.S.

Wall Street is reeling from Beijing's tariff response, but Bitcoin was holding steady above the $80,000 mark.

According to a recent report by Binance Research, Bitcoin could undergo a major transformation, evolving from a mere store of value to a true productive asset. This shift is driven by the rapid expansion of decentralized finance based on Bitcoin (BTCFi), whose total value locked has surged by over 2,700% in one year.

Analysts say Bitcoin (BTC) price could drop to $70,000 within the next ten days as one BTC pricing model suggests that the US-led trade war could upend investors' risk-asset sentiment.In his latest X analysis, network economist Timothy Peterson warned that Bitcoin may return to its 2021-era all-time high. $70,000 is Bitcoin's “practical bottom” Bitcoin price expectations continue to deteriorate as the impact of “higher than expected” US trade tariffs hits home.

It's been a tumultuous start to April, as global markets experienced significant downturns, with U.S. equities and cryptocurrencies reacting to escalating trade tensions. The U.S. stock market has shed a staggering $9.

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are both rising by 1.2% and 1% respectively in the past 24 hours despite a wave of potentially bearish news.

Bitcoin sheds gains after China announced 34% retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports and U.S. stocks extended losses after the Nasdaq suffered its worst day in 25 years. Plus, Binance co-founder CZ will advise Kyrgyzstan on blockchain tech.

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.

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.

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.

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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