Bitcoin's sideways price action contrasts with rising spot CVD - a trend that could hint at possible stealth accumulation and future volatility if resistance breaks.

Ethereum's price was in a tight range this week as crypto investors remained on the sidelines and exchange-traded fund outflows rose. Ethereum (ETH) was trading at $1,580 on Friday, where it has remained throughout the week.

Pedro Guerra, chief of staff to Vice‑President Geraldo Alckmin, has reaffirmed that he intends to press ahead with the idea of adding Bitcoin to Brazil's sovereign reserves, arguing that the country can no longer afford to ignore “the most rigorously stress‑tested monetary network on the planet.

Bitcoin's spot price could take a hit after the US Federal Reserve reported some of the worst manufacturing data in recent history, according to several cryptocurrency analysts.On April 17, the Philadelphia Federal Reserve Manufacturing Index — a monthly survey of 250 US-based manufacturers — reported the sharpest declines in overall business activity since 2020. The data puts Bitcoin (BTC) “under short term pressure,” researchers at Bitunix, a crypto exchange, said in a post on the X platform.

According to onchain analytics from Arkham Intelligence, in the past 27 days, North Korea's hacking arm Lazarus Group, has orchestrated the transfer of 3,932 BTC, valued at $331.99 million. Even after dispatching such a considerable portion, the remaining cache still cements North Korea's standing as the third-largest nation-state bitcoin holder.

Ethereum (ETH) has been consolidating since it dropped sharply to around $1,375 in early April following President Donald Trump's tariff announcement.

Bitcoin's (BTC) market dominance has surged to 64%, reaching its highest level in over four years.

A branch of the international grocery store chain Spar in Zug, Switzerland, now accepts Bitcoin for payments. The news broke after the Spar supermarket became visible on the BTC map, a community-driven project that shows businesses accepting cryptocurrencies.

In a Thursday announcement, the Panama City Council has officially unveiled that is has approved the acceptance of Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets for municipal services including tax, fees and permits.

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify that the Bitcoin ETF positions disclosed in Bank of America's 13F filings represent client holdings, not investments made by the firm itself. Bank of America has no direct exposure to Bitcoin ETFs.

HashKey Capital has rolled out the first-ever XRP tracker fund in Asia, locking in a new investment option for professional buyers who want access to the Ripple token without needing to handle wallets or keys. The product, officially named the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, was announced Friday and is already live.

TL;DR Over $2.2 billion worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum options expire today, potentially increasing short-term market volatility. The “maximum pain” price for BTC is set at $82,000, and for ETH, it's $1,600. Despite global uncertainty, technical indicators reflect cautious optimism from investors, reinforcing a crypto outlook for the coming days.

Project 11 offers 1 BTC to anyone who cracks simplified Bitcoin encryption with a quantum computer—testing how close we are to the crypto apocalypse. The post Can Quantum Computing Really Kill Bitcoin? $85K Bounty Says It's Time to Find Out appeared first on Cryptonews.

XRP, the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is holding steady at around $2, despite a notable 25% drop in trading volume over the past 24 hours. According to CoinMarketCap data, XRP saw $2.46 billion in 24-hour volume, a significant figure, but down from recent highs.

Stablecoin growth stagnation signals low liquidity. Are traders hesitant to deploy sidelined capital?

Bitcoin's (BTC) richest traders and investors are increasingly bullish on BTC despite facing downside risks from unfavorable macroeconomic factors, the latest onchain data suggests. Bitcoin whales absorbing 300% of new supply Bitcoin whales and sharks are now absorbing BTC at record rates—over 300% of yearly issuance—while exchanges are losing coins at a historic pace, according to Glassnode.

The popular alternative cryptocurrency Solana (SOL), which has emerged as one of the hottest assets on the market in recent months, may be on the verge of a painful downtrend against its main counterpart, Bitcoin. At least, this possibility is suggested by the intersection of moving averages on the SOL/BTC price chart.

Spar's Bitcoin adoption in Switzerland could accelerate crypto integration in retail, influencing global payment trends and regulatory frameworks. The post Global retail giant Spar introduces Bitcoin payments via Lightning Network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin (BTC) is likely headed for a period of heightened volatility as 170,000 BTC — worth over $14 billion at its current price of $84,500 — have moved from wallets held for three to six months, a cohort often linked to market turning points, CryptoQuant warned in a post.

Ripple's XRP started the week strong, as market indicators display patterns that favor XRP bulls. On Monday, a notable market indicator flipped bullish for the fourth-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.

The digital asset's price remained largely unchained on Good Friday even after President Donald Trump threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell the day before.

The crypto market continues to move sideways due to macroeconomic fears caused by the trade war between China and the US. However, the sentiment might shift if President Trump manages to make changes at the Federal Reserve in a bid to lower interest rates.

Ripple continues to watch the $2 level very closely, as we are trying to see a lot of noise in this market. That being said, are we going to see more adoption by banks or not?

An executive at the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) has suggested that the Bitcoin price could reach $1 million if the United States government were to announce a plan to acquire 1 million BTC.

The Ethereum market looks as if it is trying to form a bit of a base, as the $1500 level continues to exert its influence on this market. Looking at the past, it's a huge level to pay attention to.

Despite having one of the highest crypto adoption rates globally, India lacks a formal regulatory framework. One renowned financial expert suggests that strategic exposure to crypto assets like Bitcoin and Ripple-affiliated XRP token is essential for India's future economic resilience.

Ethereum is trading at critical levels after enduring weeks of aggressive selling pressure. Since retracing below the key $2,000 mark, the second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled to regain bullish momentum.

The debate between XRP and Bitcoin has been a long one as Ripple's vision for the blockchain spanned far beyond the initial expectations of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin continues to lead in terms of adoption, but that has not stopped comparisons of altcoins to the pioneer cryptocurrency.

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) has seen a significant setback, erasing all its gains from 2024 in the first quarter of 2025, while Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) continues to lead in the decentralized exchange (DEX) space. What Happened: CoinGecko's Q1 Crypto Industry Report indicates that Ethereum's value took a steep dive by 45.3%, closing Q1 at $1,805.

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.

The ETH price's bearish sentiment since January 2025 has taken a toll on investor confidence, with Ethereum ETFs witnessing significant outflows. As ETH's value continues to plummet, investors increasingly withdraw their funds.

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.

Ethereum (ETH) continues to struggle below the $2,000 mark, a level it hasn't reclaimed since March 28, as bearish momentum lingers across both technical and on-chain indicators. Despite attempts to stabilize, recent data reveals rising concentration of ETH among whale wallets, alongside persistent weakness in trend indicators like EMA lines.

On Friday, Changpeng Zhao (CZ) sparked fresh momentum toward simplifying the BNB staking ecosystem.

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.

There is a rumor that China could be preparing to offload substantial BTC reserves. Chinese authorities, according to cryptocurrency analyst Leviathan, have about 194,000 BTC that they have acquired through various seizures.

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.

What happens when a longtime Ethereum insider calls the ecosystem a “religion” that's lost touch with reality? A critical look at Soleimani's thread — and why it struck a nerve.

The giant of large-scale distribution, Spar, tests crypto payments in Zug, using the Bitcoin Lightning network. A first step towards the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies in supermarkets. The international retail giant SPAR, with over 13,900 stores in 48 countries, has launched a pilot program to accept Bitcoin payments in a store located in Zug, Switzerland, one of the most active cities in the world in the crypto sector.

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.