The crypto analytics platform Santiment says there may be a bull case for Ethereum (ETH) in 2025, even as it continues to display rising levels of bearishness.

Bitcoin (BTC) is entering what former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes calls “up only mode,” as a deepening crisis in the US bond market potentially drives investors away from traditional haven assets and toward alternative stores of value.Loss of confidence in US policy boosts Bitcoin's upside prospects On April 11, the benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield surged above 4.59%—its highest level in two months. US 10-year Treasury note yields daily performance chart.

Bitcoin has been showing signs of life after a recent bounce, but it's heading straight into heavy local resistance. With a crucial breakout or breakdown looming, this region could define the next major trend.

Betting against Ether has been the best performing exchange traded fund (ETF) strategy so far in 2025, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.Two ETFs designed to take two-times leveraged short positions in Ether claimed (ETH) first and second place in a Bloomberg Intelligence ranking of the year's top-performing funds, Balchunas said in a post on the X platform. In the year-to-date, ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF (ETHD) and T Rex 2X Inverse Ether Daily Target ETF (ETQ) are up approximately 247% and 219%, respectively, Bloomberg Intelligence data showed.

Bitcoin is facing a crucial test as its price continues to swing without clear direction, navigating a tense and uncertain macroeconomic environment. While volatility persists, many analysts believe the worst phase of the correction may be over.

A Ripple-linked account has executed a massive on-chain transaction, transferring 200 million XRP, valued at approximately $410 million based on the market price of $2.05 on April 11.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Friday, amid Florida passing a Bitcoin reserve bill. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $83,687.73 +5.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $1,565.31 +3.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $120.10 +8.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.03 +4.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1599 +4.6% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001220 +5.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 12.3% and daily active addresses grow ingby 5.6%.

Swedish Member of Parliament Rickard Nordin has formally questioned the government about whether it will allow the central bank to add Bitcoin (BTC) to the country's foreign currency reserves.

As Bitcoin hovers around $82,000, a burning question on investors' lips is: has the king of cryptos finally found its floor? John Bollinger, a legend of technical analysis and creator of the eponymous Bands, brings a glimmer of hope.

Bitcoin's breakout odds rose as macro conditions aligned with bullish on-chain and institutional signals.

Neel Kashkari, President of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, addressed the issue of rising Treasury yields on April 11, suggesting that they might indicate a shift in investor sentiment away from United States government debt. Kashkari highlighted that the Federal Reserve has tools to provide more liquidity if necessary.While underscoring the importance of maintaining a strong commitment to reducing inflation, Kashkari's remarks signal a possible turning point for Bitcoin (BTC) investors amid growing economic uncertainty.

Bitcoin (BTC) has shown signs of a long-term upward momentum in the past 48 hours. The crypto markets surged following similar macro sentiments after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on tariffs.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin shared a roadmap to scale the network's privacy without altering the consensus. The simple Layer 1 privacy plan centers on privacy and on-chain payments, network-level anonymization, RPC calls, and partial anonymization of on-chain activity.

Donald Trump's meme coin is approaching its first token unlock, with the project's team set to receive around 40 million TRUMP next Friday.

Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission have filed a joint motion to pause their ongoing appeals as they work towards ending the high-profile legal dispute that has gripped the blockchain payments startup since 2020.

The cryptocurrency soared above $84K on Friday as the U.S. dollar fell to a three-year low in the face of weakening confidence in USD-denominated assets.

A key Bitcoin (BTC) metric signaled a potential shift in its positioning after BTC's long-term holder realized cap (LTH Realized Cap) surpassed $18 billion for the first time since September 2024. Data from CryptoQuant indicated that this cohort has exhibited aggressive accumulation, which previously marked the BTC bottom in Q3 2024.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and gold are parting ways in 2025, with the two assets following sharply different trajectories amid rising geopolitical tensions and shifting macroeconomic conditions. What Happened: Gold has surged past $3,160/oz, driven by central bank accumulation, a pivot away from the U.S. dollar, and its enduring reputation as a safe-haven asset.

DOGE is up by over 5% on a daily scale.

Are we finally reaching a point of stability in the market after an insanely volatile 10-day stretch? The crypto market seems to think so, with Bitcoin (BTC 5.76%) up 5.2% over the past 24 hours as of 1 p.m.

TL;DR Janover Inc. acquired 44,158 SOL for $5 million, bringing its total investment in Solana to over $9.6 million as part of its shift toward blockchain. The company will begin staking its tokens and is rebranding as DeFi Development Corporation to focus exclusively on decentralized technology. Solana rose 10.

A popular crypto strategist is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) may experience a high degree of volatility in the coming weeks amid broader market turmoil due to US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

"We do not defend nature. We are nature defending itself.

Monica Long, the President of Ripple Labs Inc., has urged banks and financial institutions to take action as tokenization gains ground around the world. According to a recent joint report with Boston Consulting Group, Ripple shared data showing how tokenizing real-world assets could become a game changer by 2033.

Jason Foster, the founder of Empower Oversight Whistleblowers & Research (EMPOWR), has revealed that the nonprofit has now obtained the SEC's crypto conflicts report on former top official William Hinman.

The US stock market is still processing the latest events, as Trump's tariff pause leads to recovery, while Bitcoin is back above $82,000. Major stock indices are is still recovering from the panic brought on by the escalating U.S.

The SOL move follows a $42 million funding round and has triggered a massive surge in Janover's stock price.

XRP price has lost momentum this year despite benefiting from notable headlines like the end of the SEC case.

A potential dovish shift by the Federal Reserve, driven by disinflationary pressures stemming from President Donald Trump's tariff policies, could markedly reshape institutional investor sentiment toward cryptocurrencies in the coming quarters. What Happened: As global trade tensions escalate and economic indicators signal a complex interplay of inflationary and disinflationary forces, the crypto market stands at a pivotal juncture, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and stablecoins poised to benefit from evolving monetary policies and shifting investor priorities.

Shareholders want the burger chain famous for owning massive amounts of real estate to consider buying bitcoin.

Legendary technical analyst John Bollinger has highlighted what he calls a “classic Bollinger Band W bottom” that may be forming on the Bitcoin pair BTC/USD. According to him, BTC appears to have found support in the $74,000 area, setting up the characteristic double-dip lows that define a W-shaped reversal pattern.

Bitcoin (BTC) price has rebounded by over 11% from the April. 7 low of $74,400, and analysts believe that onchain and technical indicators point to a sustained recovery.According to popular analyst AlphaBTC, Bitcoin will see a sustained recovery if it holds above $81,500.

Vitalik Buterin urges users to delegate only to audited contracts to avoid security risks. EIP-7702 lets EOAs act like smart contracts temporarily, boosting functionality.

But BlackRock funds tracking the price of the two largest cryptocurrencies by market value still generated $3.1 billion in net inflows.

FTX's unstaking of 186,000 SOL sparks selloff fears, yet Solana's price remains resilient.

As Donald Trump revived his trade war with China, causing sudden volatility in the markets, bitcoin whales seized the opportunity. On April 9, 2025, so-called "accumulation" addresses received 48,575 BTC, worth $3.6 billion — the largest daily influx since February 2022.

New York could soon accept cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin and Ethereum as a means of payment for state-related services. A new bill, Assembly Bill A7788, was recently proposed by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel. The bill seeks to amend the existing law to permit New York state agencies to accept cryptocurrencies as payment.

An emerging legal dispute questions the stability of the Federal Reserve's long-held independence, prompting speculation among Bitcoin proponents who believe any disruption at the central bank could prove favorable.

Binance is expanding its ecosystem by backing a new Bitcoin-based staking solution called Babylon, which just launched its Genesis phase.

Peter Schiff, a Crypto enthusiast, has reignited the debate over Bitcoin's prospects, bluntly stating that the cryptocurrency is doomed to fail in the face of the impending 2025 financial crisis. As a long-time Bitcoin skeptic, Schiff contends that the asset's notorious volatility will prove its undoing in the event of another major economic shock. The post Peter Schiff Warns 2025 Collapse Could Wipe Out Bitcoin – Is This the End for Crypto? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ross Ulbricht plans to speak at the Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas in May, marking the Silk Road creator's first public appearance since his release from federal prison in January.

Bitcoin's tech stock correlation suggests its volatility and speculative nature limit its role as a stable portfolio diversifier. The post Bitcoin behaves less like gold, more like tech stocks: Franklin Templeton report appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Market observers remained fixex on tariffs and Fed policy decision despite March inflation data cushioning bitcoin and crypto prices on Friday.

Ripple and the SEC just agreed to pause their court battle for 60 days to try and settle the case. Could this finally bring an end to the XRP lawsuit?

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing strength as buyers have pushed the price above $82,500, but higher levels are likely to attract solid selling from the bears. CryptoQuant analysts said in a recent market report that Bitcoin could face resistance around $84,000, but if the level is surpassed, the next stop may be $96,000.Although trade tensions between the United States and China have flared up, institutional crypto investment firm Bitwise remains bullish on Bitcoin.

Dogecoin (DOGE 5.59%) is one of the most popular meme coins today with a market cap of $24 billion. And that's after a sharp 50% drop year to date.

BlackRock's BUIDL fund has seen rapid growth in the last few weeks, breaking $2 billion AUM.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, says Bitcoin could be on the cusp of a bullish breakout, this coming as the bellwether digital asset saw modest gains.