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.

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.

Bitcoin accumulation continues to gain ground among market participants.

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.

CLS Global, a crypto market maker registered in the United Arab Emirates, has been hit with a $428,000 fine for wash trading of the FBI's bait token NexFundAI.

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.

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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.

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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A series of Bitcoin transfers from wallets linked to the Bhutanese government has caught the attention of cryptocurrency watchers. According to blockchain data from Arkham, addresses tied to Druk Holdings, the commercial arm of Bhutan's government, moved 419.5 Bitcoin worth approximately $34.51 million to an unidentified address on April 2.

Ethereum has experienced a challenging month and a half, with its price nearing a 17-month low at $1,802 at the time of writing. Despite this ongoing downtrend, which nearly sent ETH into a bear market, key investors have remained optimistic.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly demonstrating a dual identity—mirroring the performance of high-growth tech stocks while simultaneously acting as a hedge against broader financial uncertainty, according to Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Assets Research at Standard Chartered. In a market note shared with Benzinga on Friday, Kendrick highlighted recent trading behavior that shows Bitcoin aligning with top technology stocks, particularly Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), while also offering protection during macroeconomic stress.

Global markets are on edge as China slams the U.S. with a 34% tariff, sending shockwaves through Wall Street and crypto. Bitcoin, which had recently shown signs of recovery, climbing above $84K, took a hit as Nasdaq futures plunged further. Bitcoin slipped from $84,600 to $83,000, however the drop isn't as sharp as expected.

Standard Chartered has predicted that Bitcoin (BTC) will likely break above $88,500 this weekend following a strong performance in the tech sector.

Bitcoin recently saw a major unstaking event, long-term holders' movement, and looming Bitcoin options expirations, all contributing to potential price volatility.

Short-term value buyers emerge while long-term holders show growing conviction despite market volatility.

The cryptocurrency derivatives market might see some volatility caused by the April 4 options expiry event with Bitcoin and Ethereum at the forefront. Approximately 26,000 Bitcoin options with a notional value of $2.02 billion expired, according to data.

Bitcoin's recent market behavior is drawing comparisons to high-growth tech stocks rather than to traditional safe-haven assets like gold, according to analysts at Swiss crypto bank Sygnum. The post Sygnum Bank Analysts Compare Bitcoin Price Action To Tech Stock, Not Digital Gold appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin, navigating a $2.85 trillion crypto market, faces turbulence. According to Charles Edwards of Capriole Investments, President Donald Trump announced global reciprocal trade tariffs, triggering an 8.5% single-day drop in Bitcoin's price.