Japan-based Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing 696 BTC for 10.152 billion yen ($67 million), the company announced in an April 1 post on X. The investment pushes Metaplanet's total Bitcoin stash to 4,046 BTC, valued at over $341 million at the time of writing.
While retail investors panic-sell, whales keep accumulating - their holdings up 2.6% in just five weeks despite market turbulence.
Bangkok-based Kliff Capital has committed $3 million to Asia-focused blockchain investment firm Sora Ventures in a move aimed at scaling Bitcoin-centric corporate treasury models across key Asian markets. The investment will support Sora Ventures' ongoing efforts to expand institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, particularly among publicly listed companies.
At press time, Bitcoin (BTC) was changing hands for $84,250 with the price of BTC increasing by 3.37% over the past 24 hours bringing year-to-date (YTD) losses down to 9.90%.
Giant fund manager Grayscale has submitted a filing to the US Securities and Exchange Commission to receive approval to convert its Digital Large Crypto Fund into an exchange-traded fund. This ETF will include the Ripple-affiliated digital currency XRP.
Tether, issuer of the USDT stablecoin, acquired 8,888 Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2025, according to onchain data.Onchain transaction data shows that Tether moved its newly acquired Bitcoin (BTC), worth roughly $750 million at the time of writing, from a Bitfinex address to a wallet it controls. Data provided by onchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence shows that the firm currently holds 100,521 BTC, worth about $8.46 billion.
Bitcoin ETFs posted a second consecutive month of net outflows, with inflows slowing as retail interest remains weak.
Brazil's judiciary approves NFT-based subpoenas in a major crypto fraud case involving BWA Brazil and 11,200 BTC, worth $900 million.
XRP price has returned to the upside and its fundamentals are aligned for strong reversal bar the negative sentiment created by trade tariffs.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) appears to be locked in a mini bear market, with weak technical signals, fading momentum, and a lack of fresh catalysts weighing heavily on price action, according to a Tuesday market note from 10x Research. What Happened: In the report, the firm said Bitcoin is currently trading below its key trend model level of $88,000—an indicator they consider crucial for gauging bull versus bear cycles.
The price of XRP intrigues, worries, and brings back bad memories. While some see it as the beginning of a new rise, a recent analysis reveals familiar patterns, those that preceded the collapses of 2018 and 2021.
In a shocking turn of events, Bitcoin has surged to an unbelievable $500,000 on a crypto exchange, sending traders into a frenzy. Is this the beginning of a new era?
XRP has been navigating a volatile consolidation phase since late January, shedding over 40% of its value from its most recent all-time high. While the broader crypto market has struggled under the weight of macroeconomic uncertainty, XRP has managed to outperform many altcoins during this downturn.
Bitcoin's long-term holders remain bullish, with their wealth seeing a sharp rise.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc acquired an additional 696 BTC using cash-secured put options, bringing its total holdings to 4,046 BTC.
BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink, says that the US dollar risks losing its dominance to Bitcoin, a sentiment shared by political heavyweights like Senator Cynthia Lummis. We take a look at how pro-crypto assertions like these could help rally the market and fuel new crypto projects like Solaxy ($SOLX) and Bitcoin Bull Token ($BTCBULL).
Recently, BlackRock introduced a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Product in Europe. It has sparked serious discussions in the cryptocurrency community about Europe's BTC adoption. During these discussions, many have expressed concerns about the slow BTC adoption trend in the European Union.
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In their new policy brief, “Bitcoin-Enhanced Treasury Bonds: An Idea Whose Time Has Come,” the co-authors, Andrew Hohns and Matthew Pines, present a fresh approach to tackling the $9.3 trillion of federal debt set to mature within the next year. With interest rates approaching 4.
The Japanese company Metaplanet, primarily active in the hotel sector, has recently announced a new significant investment in Bitcoin (BTC). With the purchase of an additional 696 BTC worth approximately 58.5 million dollars, Metaplanet brings its total reserve to 4,046 BTC, thus consolidating its position among the main public players in the Bitcoin sector.
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Bitcoin eyes $85K, Ethereum holds $1,880 support, and Solana trades sideways . April 1st price outlook for BTC, ETH, and SOL.
Cardano (ADA) price has seen a 10% decrease during the past week after ADA broke through $0.7 support during the recent market pullback. The market seems to be recovering based on current trends since ADA is establishing an upward momentum.
XRP has been on a consistent downtrend in recent days, with its price falling sharply and approaching the $2 mark. This has resulted in extended losses for the cryptocurrency, with a notable rise in selling pressure.
XRP (XRP 6.44%) is already having a decent year, with its price rising by 9% since Jan. 1. There are ample reasons to consider investing in it, provided you can tolerate the risks and volatility of cryptocurrencies.
Stablecoin issuer Tether is now the sixth-largest holder of bitcoin in a single wallet, following its latest $735 million BTC purchase.
Metaplanet's latest purchases were executed through the assignment of previously sold cash-secured put options.
Ripple has minted a record-breaking 50 million RLUSD tokens on Ethereum, marking the largest single-batch stablecoin issuance to date. In total, the San Francisco-based blockchain company minted 61.3 million tokens in March alone, including over 28 million on March 17.
XRP is currently trading around $2.09, down 2.24% on the day, and approaching a critical technical support level at the 200-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), near $1.94. This zone has historically served as a strong support area, and a decisive breakdown could trigger a steeper correction.
Bitcoin edged up 1.3% to $83,210.9 early Tuesday, recovering slightly after an 11% drop in Q1 2025. The worlds largest cryptocurrency also remains down 24% from its January peak.
There are signs that the Bitcoin bottom is in, following a local downward trend that has been active since 20 January this year. In that time the $BTC price lost as much as $32,000, equating to around 30% of its overall value.
Ripple has just initiated its latest round of token unlocks from escrow, where the company is scheduled to release 1 billion tokens in April.
Metaplanet acquired 696 Bitcoin in Q1 by executing a put options strategy, securing an effective purchase price of 13.48 million yen per BTC. Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc.
Most altcoins are well in the green today.
Puts trade pricier than calls out to the May-end expiry reflecting concerns of a price drop.
In a new essay published on March 31, former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes lays out a case for a $250,000 Bitcoin price target by year-end, grounded in his belief that the US Federal Reserve has effectively capitulated to fiscal dominance and resumed de facto quantitative easing (QE) for US Treasury markets. The essay, laced with vivid satire and underpinned by rigorous macroeconomic analysis, argues that the Fed's recent shift in policy signals a structural return to fiat liquidity expansion—an environment historically beneficial to Bitcoin and other hard assets.
XRP price may record a massive breakout if a 72,500% prediction from a top market analyst comes to reality.
Cardano is advancing Bitcoin DeFi integration through Hydra and Aiken, while its native token ADA shows signs of recovery.
Strategy purchased 22,048 Bitcoin for $1.92 billion, bringing its total holdings to 528,185 BTC worth $35.63 billion despite Bitcoin's price drop to $82,000.
Bitcoin development company Strategy — formerly MicroStrategy— is pushing forward with its Bitcoin buying spree in 2025, snapping up nearly $2 billion worth of the orange coin over the past week.
A closely followed crypto analyst is warning that payments token XRP and three other altcoins may suddenly collapse. In a new post, crypto trader Ali Martinez tells his 134,500 followers on the social media platform X that XRP may be forming a head-and-shoulders (H&S) pattern on the daily chart.
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has introduced the Financial Freedoms Act that will allow US investors to allocate part of their retirement funds into crypto. This act will drive demand for US-made altcoins, and mark a turnaround for XRP price that has been under bearish pressure.
Will the XRP breakout to the upside or continue it's bearish pattern? Let's find out in this XRP price prediction.
Bitcoin has factored in a mild price increase of 1.39% in the last 24 hours. The cryptocurrency has seen a prolonged hold-up at the $80K level in the past two months.
Stablecoin issuer Tether made another bold cryptocurrency move by purchasing 8,888 Bitcoin worth around$735 million. The latest acquisition brings the firm's total BTC holdings to a whopping 92,637 tokens, worth approximately $7.69 billion. Tether's move confirms the growing crypto recognition as a reserve asset.
Metaplanet purchased the bitcoin for an average purchase price of around 14.6 million yen for a total spend of 10.15 billion yen
The XRP price remains unstable as analysts point to bearish metrics against trader confidence. The asset's woes stem from negative on-chain factors and the slow start to a projected altcoin season.
The Japanese company Metaplanet is aggressively pursuing its strategy of adopting Bitcoin as a cash reserve. This new fundraising marks its second major operation in two months, consolidating its position as the largest Bitcoin treasury in Japan.