Bitcoin reached an intraday high of $87,470 at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, amid heightened market optimism driven by political, regulatory, and macroeconomic factors. Bitcoin Bulls Return The leading cryptocurrency briefly touched the milestone during a volatile trading session, with real-time data showing bitcoin hovering around $87,357 at 8:08 p.m.

XRP jumps after the SEC's appeal withdrawal, but legal uncertainty remains. Will Ripple pursue a cross-appeal, or is a settlement the next step?

A Czech National Bank board member has raised doubts on bitcoin as a reserve asset, citing legal uncertainty and volatility risks, even as it explores new asset classes.

Ethereum, the second-largest digital asset has been lagging behind other major crypto assets, raising questions about its short-term prospects. While these coins have achieved new all-time highs in the ongoing cycle, ETH has been on a downtrend after revisiting the $4,000 level.

Michael Saylor, a well-known Bitcoin advocate, recently made headlines at the Crypto Summit with a bold proposal: the United States should acquire between 5% and 25% of the total Bitcoin supply. This idea has sparked heated debates within both the crypto and traditional finance sectors.

Bitcoin (BTC) is back in the green, and MicroStrategy cofounder Michael Saylor has once again made waves with a bold statement. In a two-word tweet, Try BTC, Saylor shared a chart showing the U.S. dollar strengthening against the Turkish lira, reinforcing Bitcoins role as a hedge against currency devaluation.

Bitcoin (BTC) saw a sudden price surge today, climbing 1.5% to reclaim the $84,000 level. The timing is noteworthy, as this rally coincides with FOMC day, fueling optimism among traders.

The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%-4.50% on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive pause after three rate cuts in late 2024. However, the Feds latest projections signal weaker economic growth, with 2025 GDP now expected to rise just 1.7%, down from the previous 2.1% forecast.

Bitnomial has officially launched the first-ever CFTC-regulated XRP futures, marking a major milestone for the digital asset industry. Alongside this launch, the company has also withdrawn its lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

In March, Bitcoin's on-chain flow was heavily dominated by large value bands, with transactions sized at 10 BTC or more typically making up 85% to 90% of the total daily volume. This skew indicates that large holders and institutional entities were the primary contributors to the on-chain movement.

With the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) renouncing its appeal against Ripple, the San Francisco-based blockchain start-up has won handily. After making the announcement, XRP quickly surged and overcame significant resistance levels.

Does this indicate weak institutional demand, or is the market misreading Solana's long-term potential?

XRP is rallying after the SEC officially dropped its lawsuit against Ripple, triggering a 13% price surge in the past 24 hours. Strong technical signals and growing market participation are supporting the bullish momentum.

President Donald Trump will address Blockworks' Digital Asset Summit (DAS) in New York City on March 20. This marks the first time a sitting U.S. president has spoken at a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency conference.

Crypto derivatives exchange Bitnomial has launched Ripple XRP futures regulated by the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The Chicago-based firm announced the launch today, noting that its clients can have access to the product by March 20.

The XRP Open Interest (OI) has declined severely, losing over $3 billion in almost three months. This sharp reduction indicates a waning confidence among traders and investors in XRP's short-term outlook.

BlackRock executive Robert Mitchnick argued that Bitcoin has acquired a reputation as a risky investment due heavily to the cryptocurrency industry's messaging on the asset.

Bitcoin's corrective phase set a four-month low at $76,600 on March 11. Despite this decline, long-term holders have continued to hold large amounts of BTC, suggesting a “unique market dynamic moving forward,” new research says.

Bitcoin price surged by 4% on Wednesday, hitting a 10-day peak . This rally follows three consecutive days of substantial Bitcoin ETF inflows, totaling $512 million.

Institutional investment in Bitcoin (BTC) has strengthened, but its price has struggled to reflect the growing demand, according to BlackRock's Global Head of Digital Assets, Robbie Mitchnick. Despite continued adoption by large financial players, Bitcoin has experienced significant ETF outflows and cautious sentiment in early 2025, which have kept prices below previous highs.

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Analyst Sam Price dismisses peak claims, citing strong macro indicators like the Pi Cycle Indicator and hidden bullish divergence. Bitcoin's RSI, Fear & Greed Index, and Fibonacci levels suggest the market is near a bottom, not a top.

A closely followed crypto analyst says that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) may have reached a local market bottom.

Czech National Bank board member Jan Kubicek is "skeptical" regarding adding Bitcoin to the bank's substantial reserves.

Here's how crypto community reacted to Strategy's latest stock issuance plan.

Crypto analyst CoinsKid has predicted that the XRP price could soon rally to $4, which represents a new all-time high (ATH) for the altcoin. He also warned that XRP bulls must hold the line to avoid a potential drop to as low as $1.64.

As XRP's community digests reports of the long-running case with the SEC coming to an end, a wave of positive fundamentals loom on the horizon. Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse says XRP will be included in the White House Digital Asset Stockpile.

Bitcoin, the crypto market, and U.S. equities have faced significant volatility and selling pressure in recent weeks as macroeconomic uncertainty and chaotic foreign policies from U.S. President Donald Trump continue to shake investor confidence. Rising tariffs and aggressive economic measures have added further instability, fueling speculation about a potential bear market in the coming months.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of a potential turnaround despite recent volatility, as key on-chain indicators and institutional flows point to improving sentiment. The Mayer Multiple remains below 1, hinting at undervaluation.

Today, March 20, 2025, Bitcoin (BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency, appears to be shifting from its prolonged consolidation to massive upside momentum. The Fed's decision to hold interest rates steady during the March FOMC meeting has pushed BTC above a crucial level.

Bitnomial launches the first CFTC-regulated XRP futures in the U.S., offering physically settled contracts and marking a milestone following improved regulatory clarity after the SEC dropped its Ripple lawsuit appeal. The post Bitnomial to Drop Lawsuit Against SEC, Launches XRP Futures with CFTC Approval appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $85,000 threshold following the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) median forecast of 50 basis-point cuts in interest rates in 2025. In addition to signaling potential rate cuts, the Federal Reserve announced plans to slow the pace of its balance sheet runoff, also known as quantitative tightening (QT), beginning April 1.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse got a standing ovation on the DAS stage when he shared that the SEC plans to drop its appeal against Ripple

Gold continues to be the star of the cycle, jumping to a new record above $3,050 per ounce.

XRP jumped on Wednesday during U.S. morning hours as Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the SEC is set to drop its appeal against Ripple, the company closely adjacent to XRP tokens. CoinDesk's Christine Lee hosts "Chart of the Day.

Ethereum price surged by 5% on Wednesday, reaching $2,050 for the first time in ten days. With mutiple news catalysts alligning with massive short liquidations, how high can ETH prices go?

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse responded to a claim from Fox Business panelist and journalist Charles Gasparino that the US Securities and Exchange Commission believes XRP passes the “Ethereum decentralized test.” Garlinghouse said: “There is no Ethereum decentralization test at the SEC.

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other top coins shot up alongside stocks after Fed Chair Jerome Powell gave a calming outlook on the U.S. economy.

Cryptocurrency markets are rallying as the Fed holds rates, but growth forecasts dip and inflation expectations rise. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $85,363.30 +4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,032.89 +7.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $132.66 +7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.48 +10.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1740 +5.1% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001281 +3.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 0.01% and daily active addresses falling by 5.8%.

North Carolina's SB327 and Minnesota's Bitcoin Act both aim to incorporate Bitcoin into state finances, offering new investment and tax payment options.

In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse addressed the persistent criticism surrounding the company's XRP sales. He has stated that the company might scale them down in the future.

Bitnomial will launch its CFTC-approved XRP futures contracts on March 20 and drop its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm said its decision to withdraw its lawsuit was driven by the regulator's move to abandon legal action against Ripple.

Bitcoin's liquidity profile is shifting, with a growing share of supply moving into strong hands.

The crypto exchange Bitfinex says Bitcoin could mount recovery rallies in the coming weeks if three factors flip favorably for BTC. In a new report, Bitfinex says that Bitcoin has witnessed shallower corrections this bull cycle, retracing between 18% and 22% before resuming its uptrend.

Michael Saylor's latest move to finance more Bitcoin purchases has reignited debate over the viability of his high-stakes approach. The company now called Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced it would issue a new perpetual preferred stock, STRF (“Strife”), at a 10% annual dividend.

Bitwise chief investment officer (CIO) Matt Hougan says that Bitcoin (BTC) is potentially in the middle of a “dip and rip” price action scenario. In a new note to investors, Hougan explains that in moments of crisis, Bitcoin often plunges deeper than the stock market, but then rallies harder on the recovery.

Bitcoin Magazine If Congress Wants To Be Pro Bitcoin, Then Act Like It I'm starting to understand that many pro-Bitcoin congressmen and congresswomen aren't even aware of prosecutions against developers, let's fix that. This post If Congress Wants To Be Pro Bitcoin, Then Act Like It first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.