The spot funds managed net inflows in the first quarter despite declining prices, but how much was true demand and how much was arbitrage remains in question.

Options markets show growing fear as traders pay steep premiums for downside protection, with put demand outpacing calls.

The beginning of this week has turned out to be bullish for Bitcoin after several weeks of robust volatility, which constrained its price below the $90,000 level. Although BTC's price has briefly gained upside movements, there is potential for a pullback as its Open Interest shows significant weakness.

According to multiple accounts, U.S. President Donald Trump's much-anticipated “Liberation Day” announcement is slated for 4 p.m. ET, broadcast from the White House Rose Garden. In the lead-up, financial markets have experienced pronounced fluctuations—touching equities, gold, and leading digital assets such as bitcoin.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is increasingly popular among corporate buyers, with on-chain data suggesting ongoing accumulation by other large entities. What Happened: In a detailed X thread on Wedneday, research firm CryptoQuant pointed out that despite public companies accumulating 91,781 BTC in Q1, Bitcoin dropped 12%, from $94,400 to $82,500.

Grayscale has launched two new Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), expanding its crypto investment suite with products centered on income generation, according to an April 2 statement shared with CryptoSlate.

TL;DR Most investors who bought Bitcoin between 2020 and 2022 are still holding, while more than 66% of those from 5-7 years ago sold in December. The share of speculative investors remains at 40%, far from the 70%-90% seen in previous cycles, indicating less market euphoria.

Probably the biggest Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency skeptic, the most vocal is for sure Peter Schiff, provided an update to his April Fools' Day request for BTC donations. As it turns out, the financial expert was just pranking, or even conducting an experiment, to be exact.

Bitcoin (BTC) reached new April highs at the April 2 Wall Street open as markets braced for US “Liberation Day.” BTC/USD 1-hour chart.

Crypto Peter Schiff Calls Bitcoin ‘Digital Risk' Amid Tariff Fears: ‘If It Were Truly Digital Gold

Finance is undergoing a silent yet brutal metamorphosis. Bitcoin, born from the shadows of the 2008 crisis, today embodies a revolution that shakes the foundations of banks.

Alabama is moving closer to becoming one of the first US states to formally invest public money in digital assets. The proposal, Senate Bill 283, filed by Sen April Weaver this week, would allow up to 10% of state-managed funds to be allocated to cryptocurrencies, limited to those with a market capitalization above $750 billion.

Grayscale, a leading crypto asset manager, has introduced two new Bitcoin ETFs, offering a fresh way for investors to earn income while holding BTC. These ETFs, Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BTCC) and Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BPI), use covered call strategies to generate returns, making them different from traditional Bitcoin funds.

The deal with American Bitcoin is expected to reduce Hut 8's capital costs and boost its valuation, a Benchmark analyst said.

The price of Bitcoin has slumped from lifetime highs near $109,000 at the beginning of the year to a trough in the mid-80,000s, but experts are predicting that the alpha crypto could hit $250,000 by the end of this year.

Even though Wednesday has started bearish for the market, some coins are coming back to the green zone, according to CoinStats.

Grayscale has announced the launch of its Bitcoin Covered Call and Bitcoin Premium Income ETFs. The asset manager stated that these funds seek to allow investors to access Bitcoin's volatility characteristics as a “differentiated source of income.

Major cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale Investments announced two new Bitcoin outcome-oriented exchange-traded funds (ETFs).According to an April 2 announcement, the new products are the Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF (BTCC) and the Grayscale Bitcoin Premium Income ETF (BPI). According to an email sent to Cointelegraph, the two new Bitcoin (BTC) funds are meant to generate revenue by harnessing BTC volatility: “Both strategies may be considered as an alternative income stream that's less correlated to traditional income-oriented investments.

Grayscale is expanding its exchange-traded funds offering with two new products targeted at investors seeking exposure via covered call writing strategies.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up to $85,500 as market observers and analysts debate the impact of Wednesday's tariff announcements. What Happened: In his latest podcast, prominent crypto trader Mayne pointed out that Bitcoin's next major move hinges on how equities react to the news.

Michael Saylor, founder and the executive chairman of Bitcoin-focused company Strategy, has taken to his account on the social media network X (formerly known as Twitter) to issue a Bitcoin war cry.

Alabama lawmakers have introduced legislation to allow the state to invest public funds in Bitcoin. The latest proposal, Senate Bill 283, was filed this week by Sen.

Bitcoin price has moved into a local bear market after reaching an all-time high of $109,300 in January. It has dropped by 22% as investors remain concerned about Donald Trump's tariffs.

Metaplanet has purchased an additional 160 Bitcoin worth $13.39 million, pushing its total holdings to 4,206 BTC, according to Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich. The Japanese company paid about 12.49 million yen ($80,063) per Bitcoin in this latest acquisition, according to a statement released April 2.

Due to the first-mover advantage, Bitcoin (BTC) plays a pivotal role in setting the bias for the entire crypto market. While BTC is influenced by macroeconomic policies and liquidity cycles, let's explore if Bitcoin's funding rate will help in predicting the next Ethereum price move.

Bitcoin price held steady above $80,000 as crypto and stock investors remained cautious ahead of Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariff speech. Bitcoin (BTC) was trading at $84,500, up 10% from its March low.

Jetking Infotrain Limited, a Mumbai-based IT education firm, announced plans Wednesday to raise ₹6.6 crore ($793,000) through a preferential share issue to expand its bitcoin reserves and fund cryptocurrency-related initiatives, Chief Financial Officer Siddarth Bharwani confirmed.

The world is waiting for Europe to find out at 10PM its time that the 1930s are back, as is protectionism, with US starting a global trade war.

The two New York Stock Exchange-listed funds are due to start trading on Wednesday.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has predicted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could reach $250,000 by the end of 2025. He cites the Federal Reserve's pivot toward purchasing more US Treasury bonds and a broader return to fiscal dominance as primary catalysts for a new Bitcoin bull cycle.

TL;DR FLARE Act Proposal: Senator Ted Cruz introduces the FLARE Act to repurpose flared natural gas for Bitcoin mining via tax incentives for companies investing in stranded gas infrastructure, effective from 2026.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has been fluctuating within a small range between the $80,000 support and below the $87,500 resistance or moving average lines.

The provider of digital asset mining services is growing its portfolio of self-operated mining machines and data centers as high crypto prices fuel strong revenue and earnings gains Key Takeaways: BitFuFu's revenue grew 63% in 2024, as its annual net profit surged more than fivefold The provider of digital asset services is benefitting from the latest cryptocurrency boom, and is now looking to boost its own mining operation to improve profitability The good times are rolling for BitFuFu Inc. (FUFU.US), which isn't showing any signs of settling for the status quo. Amid the latest resurgence for cryptocurrencies, including a rise of more than 30% in the price of bitcoin over the last six months, the provider of digital asset mining services is enjoying a big jump in its own profits.

Metaplanet acquires 160 BTC for $13.3M, increasing its total holdings to 4,206 bitcoins. With $356.2M worth of BTC, it has become Asia's largest and 9th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder.

Eased policy in China — and signs of this are emerging — could significantly boost bitcoin adoption

As Donald Trump prepares to announce new tariffs on "Liberation Day," investors are questioning the impact of these protectionist measures on cryptocurrencies. Contrary to initial fears, several financial analysts believe that these tariffs could, in the long run, strengthen Bitcoin's position as an alternative safe haven.

The Bitcoin market continues to see a lot of noisy behavior, as we are simply looking for some reason to get moving again. With the new tariffs coming at the end of the day, traders will be looking to determine where risk appetite is going.

Bitcoin price has been locked in a month-long consolidation, hovering around $84,000-$86,000, and investors are on the lookout with Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs.

Bitcoin (BTC), the biggest cryptocurrency, is officially in a bear market. The "negative" period for the network activity metric is too long for being associated with a healthy correction, 2016-2025 data says.

Bitcoin's average Funding Rate across four major exchanges hits negative territory.

Bhutan's crypto strategy highlights the increasing integration of digital assets into national reserves, amid global economic uncertainties. The post Bhutan government moves $32M Bitcoin on Trump's ‘Liberation Day' appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The Bitcoin price's resilience amidst the ongoing equity market correction has caught significant attention. However, experts warn that BTC's stability in the face of equity market correction is short-lived.

BTC put bias is strongest since the U.S. regional banking crisis of early 2023, according to one observer.

Arthur Hayes said on Wednesday that Bitcoin could hit $250,000 by the end of 2025 because President Trump's crypto-loving Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will make Fed chair Jerome Powell start printing again to keep the US government afloat.

As markets prep for President Donald Trump's sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, bitcoin remains resilient, posting a current price of $84,609. The digital asset's market capitalization stands at $1.67 trillion, with 24-hour trading volume reaching $19.84 billion and intraday price swings between $81,188 and $85,438.

Analysts are warning the bitcoin price could fall sharply in the aftermath of Trump's latest tariff salvo

While Minnesota's proposal names Bitcoin directly, Alabama sets eligibility criteria that only Bitcoin currently meets.

Bitcoin prices have jumped to $85,020 in the last 24 hours, marking a 1.2% increase that reverses some of the recent downward momentum. The cryptocurrency is now testing a key resistance level that dates back to its January peak of $110,000, according to market analysts.