The cryptocurrency market capitalization dropped 18.6% to $2.8 trillion in Q1 2025, with bitcoin consolidating its lead as altcoins stumbled, according to Coingecko's quarterly report. Coingecko Data Shows Crypto Trading Activity Slowed Sharply in Q1 2025 The crypto market faltered in early 2025, shedding $633.

Popular macroeconomics expert Lyn Alden believes Bitcoin (BTC) will remain bullish over the coming months. In a new interview with Natalie Brunell, Alden says that Bitcoin is likely to trend higher for another year or so.

In the latest cryptocurrency market update, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) and Pepe (CRYPTO: PEPE) are all demonstrating potential signs of a bullish reversal, indicating a possible recovery from recent bearish trends. What Happened: According to data, Bitcoin is testing a key technical formation that could reverse its recent bearish trends.

Not many posts from 2013 still get circulated in crypto circles in 2025, but one that did this week comes from a well-known figure - Adam Back - and it is getting attention for one reason: it still reads like something someone would post today.

The latest XRP derivatives data is pointing to a rise in bearish sentiment.

Bitcoin price has dropped into a bear market this year after falling by 23% from its highest point in January.

Gold just hit a historic peak at $3,357 an ounce in April, sparking a burning question: will Bitcoin follow suit? As investors look for safe havens amid economic turbulence, some experts are scrutinizing the links between these two assets.

On-chain data shows the stablecoins have been witnessing a slowdown in growth recently. Here's what this could imply for Bitcoin and other cryptos.

Babylon, a platform enabling native Bitcoin (BTC) staking, recorded a notable unstaking event on April 17. Approximately $1.26 billion worth of BTC was withdrawn from the protocol.

TL;DR Asia's First XRP Tracker Fund: HashKey Capital, based in Hong Kong, has launched the region's first fund exclusively tracking XRP performance. Flexible, Investor-Friendly Design: With both cash and in-kind subscription options and monthly liquidity for subscriptions and redemptions, the XRP Tracker Fund simplifies exposure to XRP.

Due to a concerning trend found in data from its on-chain activity, XRP is currently at a pivotal point in both its technical and fundamental development. Six of the eight key performance indicators on XRP Ledger are trending lower, according to an analysis of the metrics, which could indicate a drop in investor activity and market interest generally.

It has officially expanded its European footprint. Bitwise listed four of its institutional-grade crypto ETPs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

An XRP Tracker Fund has launched in Asia, opening the floodgates for institutional investors to tap into XRP's explosive growth and Ripple's game-changing blockchain strategy.

The crypto market registered a marginal uptick over the past 24 hours, entering a period of relative calmness after witnessing considerable movement over the past week. The market cap dropped to $2.5 trillion before rising to $2.71 trillion and then correcting to the $2.65 trillion zone.

XRP owners experienced a rollercoaster ride last week as the cryptocurrency fought to remain above the $2 level. The altcoin, which recently exchanged hands at $2.13, fell by almost 20% between April 5 and 7, touching a five-month low of $1.78.

XRP is testing trendline support with a fresh MACD flip. If bulls clear $2.23, XRP could rally toward $2.33 and $2.58. Here's the full breakout setup. The post Is XRP About to Break Out? MACD Flip Sparks Fresh Bullish Speculation appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum signals Q2 recovery potential as Bitcoin nears breakout territory, CMC reports.

Over $2.25 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options are expiring today, sending ripples across the crypto market. With traders eyeing the “max pain” levels, could we see sudden price swings in BTC and ETH?

Are recent buyers unknowingly fuelling a looming pullback?

President Trump officially creating a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve for the United States is unquestionably a historic moment for Bitcoin.

Bitcoin traded flat near $84,500 on Friday, holding its range as U.S. markets observed Good Friday. With equities, bonds, and commodities largely offline, the crypto market offered a rare window into investor sentiment absent broader liquidity and institutional flow.

Bollinger Bands and XRP: the story between the popular technical analysis indicator and third biggest cryptocurrency continues to develop, as was previously observed multiple times by U.Today.

Large Bitcoin holders are doubling down on accumulation while mid-sized and retail investors ease selling, fueling optimism for a bullish continuation.

On April 18, 2025, bitcoin's price held near $84,549 as traders weighed momentum and moving averages for direction. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin ( BTC) has traded in a defined range since forming a lower high near $88,772 and finding support around $74,434.

This week, we examine Ethereum, Ripple, Cardano, Solana, and Hype in greater detail. Ethereum (ETH) It was a quiet week for Ethereum that only managed a small 1% price increase.

The price of XRP continues to coil just above the mid‑$2 region, but veteran market technician CasiTrades (@CasiTrades) believes the consolidation is the calm before a violent impulse higher. In a four‑hour chart published on X on 17 April, the analyst traces an Elliott Wave count showing the token finishing a textbook Wave 2 correction that began after December's cycle high near the 0.118 Fibonacci band at $3.40.

Prominent blockchain platform Whale Alert, which tracks down large cryptocurrency transactions, has spotted a massive crypto transfer carrying more than one hundred million dollars' worth of Bitcoin.

TL;DR Altcoins could see a strong rally in Q2 2025 due to clearer and more favorable regulations, according to Swiss bank Sygnum. Bitcoin's dominance is expected to decline as other cryptocurrencies gain traction among users and projects with solid economic strategies.

Ripple has announced a collaboration with HashKey Capital to launch the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, the first investment fund in Asia designed to track the performance of XRP.

Bitcoin is consolidating at a key resistance within a descending channel. With volume declining and price nearing a pivotal area, traders are watching closely for either a strong rejection or a volume-backed breakout.

The launch signifies a pivotal shift towards integrating digital assets into traditional finance, enhancing institutional access to blockchain. The post Asia's first XRP investment fund launches with Ripple as early backer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Synthetix protocol stablecoin dropped to a new low this week, extending its month-long depegging trend.

As gold prices break new highs, many Bitcoiners are seeking ways to get exposure to the precious metal, but have been met with some hurdles along the way.Although physical gold is accessible in the form of jewelry, gold bars and coins, many industry executives are concerned about aspects like its quality, liquidity when selling, and buying at a premium above spot prices. On the other hand, gold advocates are confident that the precious metal is much easier to buy than Bitcoin (BTC), given the complexities of storing private keys and a steep learning curve for new crypto investors.

The price of XRP last traded above $3 in January 2025. Since then, despite its resilience on the cryptocurrency market, the coin has not retested the price level.

Spar, an international grocery chain, has begun accepting Bitcoin in a Swiss store, potentially paving the way for wider crypto adoption across its global retail network.

Hidden Road has received regulatory approval to operate as a broker-dealer, just days after being acquired by Ripple.

With Easter 2025 fast approaching, cryptocurrency traders are paying close attention to Bitcoin (BTC) price action — hoping to spot trend reversals, chart patterns, or any other signals that can clue them in as to how the leading digital asset will trade in the coming weeks and days.

Welcome to the US Morning Crypto News Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

Market turbulence has left many in loss, but long-term Bitcoin holders remain largely unaffected, analysts at Glassnode say.

This decision underscores the growing trend of traditional businesses incorporating digital assets into their balance sheets. As more companies adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset, the question arises.

Crypto analytics firm Swissblock is saying that the bearish trend for Bitcoin (BTC) could be over. Swissblock says Bitcoin's bearish structure is “crumbling” as the crypto king breaks out of a bearish compression pattern into a bullish quadrant – a price zone that signals likely upward price momentum.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has been instrumental in shaping the narrative and future of XRP. According to All Things XRP, Garlinghouse is steering XRP towards a monumental breakthrough, driven by its unparalleled potential to revolutionize global payments.

As Bitcoin (BTC) attempts to stabilize above the crucial $80,000 support level, a new warning from market analyst Leviathan has raised concerns about an alleged strategy by China that could significantly impact the leading cryptocurrency. China's ‘Secret' Bitcoin Strategy In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Leviathan claimed that China plans to sell off its Bitcoin holdings, potentially driving the price down to $40,000.

Donald Trump's war with Fed chair Jerome Powell could be about to trigger a bitcoin price and wider market "black swan"

Welcome to your Good Friday edition of the daybook. With markets on a shortened schedule for the Easter holiday, today's update is shortened as well.

HashKey's new fund, seeded by Ripple, will give institutions exposure to XRP , with no wallet or direct trading required.

XRP is having a great start to April. First, there was hope that Ripple's long legal fight with the SEC might end soon. Then came the launch of a 2x leveraged XRP ETF by Teucrium. Now, there's even bigger news – Hong Kong-based HashKey Capital has launched Asia's very first XRP Tracker Fund..

The crypto market may be quiet, but XRP news is heating up. Ripple's latest move, through its upcoming acquisition of Hidden Road, could transform both its role in crypto and its ambitions in cross-border payments. Ripple News: Hidden Road Gains U.S.