Bitcoin Nears $81K; XRP, ADA Slide as Traders Brace For Tariff War Ahead

A Californian lawmaker has just added Bitcoin and crypto investor protections to a February-introduced money transmission bill aimed at securing crypto self-custody rights for the US state's nearly 40 million residents.California's Assembly Bill 1052 was introduced as the Money Transmission Act on Feb. 20, 2025, but was amended by Democrat and Banking and Finance Committee chair Avelino Valencia on March 28 to include several Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto-related investor protections. The amendments cross out “Money Transmission Act,” with the legislation now called “Digital assets.

The cryptocurrency market shrank considerably last week due to an uncertain macroeconomic environment, although a few lesser-known coins netted significant returns. What happened: CRO, the native token of cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com, topped the gainers list with a 21.89% rally last week.

Shiba Inu (SHIB), the popular dog-themed cryptocurrency, is under pressure as the broader crypto market sees a decline. According to CoinMarketCap, SHIB has dropped 1.53% in the last 24 hours, trading at $0.00001262.

Bitcoin billionaire and F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang is set to embark on a groundbreaking space mission on Monday. Wang will join three other first-time astronauts on a historic journey aboard SpaceXs Crew Dragon capsule, scheduled to launch from Florida at 9:46 p.m.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has dropped nearly 10%, falling back to pre-rally levels and wiping out its recent breakout gains. Currently trading at $0.00001273, the meme coin sits just above key support, signaling that the recent price surge was a classic fakeout a short-lived rally that failed to sustain momentum and trapped bullish traders.

Bitcoin is currently trading around $83,358, hovering just above the critical $80,000 support level. The recent breakdown below its ascending trendline signals a potential shift in momentum, raising fears of a deeper short-term correction.

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), stirred the crypto community on Sunday with a cryptic post that may hint at another major Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition. Known as one of the most prominent Bitcoin advocates, Saylor shared a screenshot of his companys Bitcoin portfolio tracker on social media, captioned in a way that suggests more BTC could be on the way.

Ethereum has struggled throughout the year, with network stagnating amidst poor leadership concerns.

Ethereum price started another decline and traded below the $1,880 level. ETH is now consolidating and remains at risk of more losses.

The cryptocurrency market was in the red on Monday, with Bitcoin (BTC) continuing its fall over the weekend. The crypto market's downturn is being driven by weak demand in spot markets and a clear shift toward derisking, with traders hesitant to take new positions.

Bitcoin price started another decline below the $85,000 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might struggle to recover above the $83,500 zone.

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings Inc (MARA) is looking to sell up to $2 billion in stock to buy more Bitcoin as part of a plan that bears a resemblance to Michael Saylor's Strategy.MARA Holdings, formerly Marathon Digital, said in a March 28 Form 8-K and prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it entered into an at-the-market agreement with investment giants, including Cantor Fitzgerald and Barclays, for them to sell up to $2 billion worth of its stock “from time to time.” “We currently intend to use the net proceeds from this offering for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of bitcoin and for working capital,” MARA added.

XRP and BTC fall under pressure amid trade tensions and inflation fears. XRP's recovery may depend on SEC transparency and ETF momentum.

Institutional adoption of Bitcoin in Europe has been slow, with regulatory complexities and conservative investment policies acting as major hurdles.

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum's co-founder, went viral after a video surfaced showing him kneeling in front of a robot and making what sounded like a “meow” noise.

Bitcoin is on track for its worst first-quarter performance since 2018, with prices dropping 11.86% in Q1 2025, according to CoinGlass.

Sunday evening finds bitcoin ( BTC) trading at $81,678, bouncing back slightly from its dip to $81,551. Over the last week, BTC has slipped 4.27% against the dollar, leaving holders a bit less cheerful. From $81,551 to Digital Ashes The crypto market has hit a rough patch this weekend, and bitcoin's slide isn't letting up.

Around a quarter of firms listed on the S&P 500 would have invested in Bitcoin by 2030, with treasury managers fearing they could lose their jobs if they missed out on potential Bitcoin gains, a partner at a tech-focused financial advisory firm said. “I anticipate that by 2030, a quarter of the S&P 500 will have BTC somewhere on their balance sheets as a long-term asset,” Elliot Chun, a partner at Architect Partners, said in a March 28 blog.

After surviving a violent attack, Amouranth's story sheds light on the rising physical threats faced by bitcoin holders and the need for better crypto security.

The Cosmos ecosystem is set to transform blockchain interoperability with IBC Eureka, the upgrade to its Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol. The first transaction between Cosmos Hub (ATOM) and Ethereum was successfully made on Friday, March 28, with potential implications for the user and developer experience in web3.

Vanguard may soon gain indirect bitcoin exposure through Gamestop's BTC reserve plan, challenging its long-held stance that digital assets lack intrinsic value or stability.

Bitcoin price is at a pivotal level as ETF flows offloaded $93 million on Friday, ending a 10-day buying spree. While BTC holds key support at $82,000, BlackRock investors disposition may signal optimism.

Bitcoin looks set for a bearish open to mark the last trading day of March and possibly the weakest Q1 performance since 2018. Crypto and stock traders' anxiety over US President Donald Trump's fresh wave of 25% tariffs on cars imported to the US, the threat of tariffs on the pharmaceutical industry is clearly reflected in BTC's current downside.

After a slight recovery from yesterday's decline, XRP is currently trading at $2.19, displaying concerning weakness as the asset teeters perilously close to the $2.00 threshold. Earlier this week the asset dropped as low as $2, and although today's recovery may provide a brief sense of relief, the bigger picture is still precarious.

Is Bitcoin's volatility proving Schiff right, or is the market just shaking off weak hands?

California's “Bitcoin Rights” bill secures self-custody for digital assets, shields crypto payments from penalties, and protects 40 million Americans' financial freedom in the digital age. California Pushes Bitcoin Rights to the Frontline California's Assembly has initiated legislative action on cryptocurrency governance with the filing of AB-1052, referred to as the “Bitcoin Rights” bill.

Key metrics point to cooling momentum.

Bitcoin fell alongside U.S. futures Sunday as investors brace for new tariffs and rising inflation, ahead of a pivotal week for markets.

Ethereum (ETH) is struggling to sustain price levels above $1,800 as investors shift capital to Bitcoin (BTC), which recently reclaimed the $84,000 mark. Despite broader market optimism, ETH continues to face significant downside pressure due to regulatory uncertainty and weakening demand from institutional investors.

Trump just added Bitcoin to the US Strategic Reserve, but Arthur Hayes isn't buying the hype. He sees it as a way to woo crypto voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The debate over whether Shiba Inu (SHIB) is ready for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) continues to gain traction in the crypto space.

Bitcoin's weekend trading liquidity is staging a recovery in 2025, hinting at a possible turnaround after years of decline, per a Kaiko Research analysis.

An analyst who accurately called the 2022 crypto meltdown is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) are likely to print new lows this year.

Bitcoin could be on the verge of a historic bounce back.

President Trump is sending shivers down the spine of investors with the threat of new tariffs on Russia. Bitcoin price risks a slip below the $80K mark amid pervading geopolitical tensions with Russia in the middle of it.

Bitcoin's price was rejected this week, showcasing the insufficient bullish momentum in the market. Nevertheless, the asset faces a substantial support range at the $80K mark, which is expected to hold the price in the short term.

Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are trying to start a recovery but selling at higher levels continues to disarm each attack of the range highs. Veteran trader Peter Brandt said in a post on X that Bitcoin has broken down from a bear wedge pattern, giving it a target objective of $65,635.The current macroeconomic environment and the fears of a prolonged trade war have created a 40% possibility of a recession in 2025, according to Coin Bureau founder Nic Puckrin.

MARA Holdings, Inc. has announced a $2 billion at-the-market stock offering, with plans to use the proceeds primarily to acquire additional bitcoin and for general corporate purposes. MARA Targets Bitcoin Growth Through $2 Billion Stock Offering The company, MARA Holdings, Inc.

Bitcoin miners hit Florida for this year's Mining Disrupt expo. But despite a crypto-friendly president in the White House, headwinds remain.

Bitcoin is about to close the monthly trade on a bearish note, which may hinder the progress of the rally. The technicals have turned bearish, while the trading activity has also dropped significantly, substantiating the bearish claim.


Strategy pioneered BTC as a treasury asset and so far 90 companies have adopted the cryptocurrency as a treasury reserve asset.

F2Pool co-founder Chun Wang will be part of the four-passanger crew that will travel into space on Monday.

Renowned macro expert and ex-Goldman Sachs executive, Raoul Pal, has signaled an imminent upswing in the value of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), attributing the expected surge to increasing global liquidity. What Happened: Pal communicated his predictions on social media platform X.

A video of Buterin meowing at a robot has gone viral, sparking speculation. Crypto figures link the video to Ethereum market struggles, with ETH down 55% from its 2024 peak.

In the wake of hints from the Federal Reserve about possible monetary easing, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other cryptocurrencies are projected to experience a price surge in April. This comes despite recent drops in cryptocurrency prices, spurred by inflation concerns and tariff threats from President Donald Trump.

Soluna Holdings and Luxor Technology partnered with Bitmine Immersion Technologies to deploy a turnkey bitcoin mining solution that tripled operational capacity while mitigating risks tied to energy volatility and equipment costs.

Shiba Inu's price has pulled back in the last three days, erasing some of the gains made earlier last week. Shiba Inu (SHIB) coin retreated to $0.00001270, down by 20% from its highest level last week.