It's been a wild ride on Wall Street this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) plunged over 2,2K points on April 4, 2025, marking its worst day since 2020.

On Thursday, April 3, United States President Donald Trump announced new trade tariffs on goods from different countries, with some Asian nations facing even steeper fees. While the US financial markets reacted negatively to this economic action, the crypto and Bitcoin markets have been able to withstand the global macroeconomic pressure.

Singapore-based artificial intelligence company Genius Group is facing significant restrictions on expanding its Bitcoin holdings due to a recent legal ruling in the United States. A recent press release revealed that on March 13, a New York District Court issued a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order against the firm.

BlackRock continues to double down on its Bitcoin strategy, actively buying the dip despite broader market turbulence.

After Donald Trump announced his Liberation Day tariffs, Bitcoin and most altcoins outperformed stocks. Bitcoin (BTC) remained between $80,000 and $90,000, while Ethereum (ETH) was stuck slightly below $2,000.

The pseudonymous Bitcoin inventor's P2P Foundation profile lists April 5, 1975—a birth date loaded with historical significance for monetary freedom advocates.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) is looking at a wall of worry this month amid US market uncertainty.

After weeks of caution, investors are pouring money back into crypto. According to analyst Ali Martinez, inflows have surged 350% in just two weeks, rising from $1.82 billion to $8.2 billion, signaling a strong return of market confidence. Capital inflows into the crypto market have surged 350% in just two weeks, jumping from $1.

Bitcoin is gaining renewed attention as a hedge against financial instability after holding relatively steady during a record-breaking stock market downturn that saw $5 trillion wiped from the S&P 500.The S&P 500 posted a $5 trillion loss in market capitalization over two days, its largest drop on record, surpassing the $3.3 trillion decline in March 2020 during the initial wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an April 5 report by Reuters. The record sell-off occurred after US President Donald Trump announced his reciprocal import tariffs on April 2.

Latin America's evolving crypto landscape is witnessing a sharp divergence in policy. While Honduras is doubling down on its warnings against cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, Argentina is embracing blockchain innovation by moving forward with lithium tokenization and introducing new regulations for virtual asset service providers.

In the last seven days, the price of XRP has traded within a close range of $1.97 and $2.20 in the cryptocurrency market. However, XRP holders are still bullish, as 1.67 billion XRP have been committed by traders in open interest within the last 24 hours, with signs that the price has likely bottomed out.

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has made a bold statement, sparking concerns over the potential collapse of the US Dollar. As the United States is establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the US dollar is under a huge threat.

Over the past three days, the S&P500 crashed 12%, losing 2,797 points. However, Bitcoin price is down only 5.51% and is already recovering.

Today, April 5, the crypto community pauses to celebrate Bitcoin's mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. According to his P2P Foundation profile, Satoshi listed his birthday as April 5, 1975, which means he would be turning 50 today.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared bitcoin an emerging “store of value”—comparing it to gold

Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, marks their 50th birthday amid a year of rising institutional and geopolitical adoption of the world's first cryptocurrency.The identity of Nakamoto remains one of the biggest mysteries in crypto, with speculation ranging from cryptographers like Adam Back and Nick Szabo to broader theories involving government intelligence agencies. While Nakamoto's identity remains anonymous, the Bitcoin (BTC) creator is believed to have turned 50 on April 5 based on details shared in the past.

XRP holds above $2.13 following a 12% rally fueled by China tariffs and institutional news. Could Ripple's momentum push the price above $3 in April? The post XRP Price Holds Steady at $2.13 Amid Bullish April Predictions — Could $3+ Be Next? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The famous video game franchise Fortnite has just integrated a replica of a Bitcoin mining farm into its latest update. This provocative reference has propelled the game-inspired memecoin "Dill Bits" to over 200%.

Vivek Ramaswamy, an entrepreneur that used to co-lead the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) with Elon Musk, has published a tweet praising Bitcoin as a hedge against economic uncertainty, while stock markets are bleeding heavily.

However, there's also a chance for a massive nosedive.

Until now, the XRP lawsuit has seen many twists and turns, keeping the crypto community on edge. With an unexpected turn, an odd filing was made in requested to present decisive evidence supporting Ripple. However, former SEC lawyer Marc Fagel shut down speculation, stating that Judge Analisa Torres' ruling will not be reversed.

Despite forming a traditionally bearish technical pattern, Bitcoin (BTC) appears to be setting the stage for a new record high, which could see the asset rally by about 80%.

Industry experts weigh in on what could be the impact on the crypto industry after the lawsuit's conclusion.

Bitcoin ATM scams are on the rise, with North Dakota witnessing an uptick in crime across several counties. According to reports, scammers have been calling residents, urging them to pay certain legal fees in Bitcoin and some other gift cards for missing jury duties.

Renowned Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has once again caught the eyes of investors with his recent social media comment. In a recent X post, the author has labeled Bitcoin, among others, as a potential solution amid soaring concerns over a potential market crash.

Bitcoin (BTC -0.95%) has been one of the best-performing investments of all time. Countless millionaires have been minted throughout Bitcoin's historic rise.

Andrew Parish, the founder of x3 and a frequent source of high-level information on X, has stirred the crypto community with his latest claim that the world's largest asset manager, BlackRock, “will eventually capitulate and offer both XRP and SOL ETF's.

The price of Bitcoin made a strong start to the month of April, reaching as high as $87,000 on Wednesday, April 2. The flagship cryptocurrency couldn't sustain this blistering momentum, dropping below $84,000 in the late hours of Friday, April 4.

Crypto analyst and trader Ali Martinez is leaning bearish on one large-cap altcoin as he offers his outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) and the native token of the blockchain oracle Chainlink (LINK).

Bitcoin (BTC) continues to hover in a state of uncertainty as both whale activity and technical indicators point to a market lacking strong conviction. Large holders have remained inactive for over a week, with the number of whale wallets holding between 1,000 and 10,000 BTC steady at 1,991 since March 24.

As the crypto community eagerly awaits the XRP lawsuit settlement, the Ripple vs SEC case is taking unexpected turns. While there are multiple speculations about the Ripple lawsuit's potential developments, ex-SEC lawyer Marc Fagel suggested that Judge Analisa Torres' ruling could stand.

PI and OKB are the two top gainers today.

Mark Cuban, a prominent investor and a Shark Tank co-host, has cautiously endorsed Bitcoin as a good investment now that the stock market is crashing.

Bitcoin (BTC) has demonstrated its maturity in the past few days as the wider stock market swooned from the escalated trade wars. On Friday, China retaliated against the U.S. tariffs, thus further weakening major stock indexes led by the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the Nasdaq composite.

Bitcoin has taken a hard hit over the past 48 hours, dropping to a low of $81,332 following a global market shock triggered by Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs on imports from 185 countries. This policy shift sent tremors across both traditional and crypto markets, dragging down Bitcoin alongside the S&P 500.

Ripple (XRP) price is at a crossroads, with a top analyst saying that it risks crashing by 70% or surging by 700%. This mixed forecast comes as Bitcoin and most altcoins teeter from macroeconomic uncertainty caused by the ongoing trade war between China and the US.

April 5, 2025, marks what would be the 50th birthday of Satoshi Nakamoto—the mysterious figure behind Bitcoin. While no one knows who Nakamoto truly is, the date is taken from his old P2P Foundation profile and has become a symbolic day in crypto history.

The cryptocurrency market has shown subtle strength over the past 24 hours, with the global market cap inching up by 0.69% to $2.68 trillion. Trading activity picked up, with total volume rising 10.35% to reach $98.18 billion. Despite the recovery, the Fear & Greed Index dropped to 27, placing the market in the “Fear” zone.

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero believes that Bitcoin is gearing up for an explosive breakout against the S&P 500 index (BTC/SPX).

Robert Kiyosaki, expert on investments and financial education, also known for his classic book on personal finance management “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, has dropped a comment on the current stock market crash and what is happening to Bitcoin during it.

Arthur Hayes, the founder of BitMEX, believes that Bitcoin's price movements are closely tied to market expectations around future changes in fiat currency supply.

Bitcoin needs to reclaim $86k to start recovery. EOS leads weekly gains for altcoins.

Despite the bloodbath on Wall Street this week, Bitcoin price and the broader crypto market have been showing massive strength, firmly holding around $83,000 and not being part of the volatility induced by Trump tariff wars. In the US stock market crash over the last two days, the Nasdaq Index has plunged over 2000 points,

XRP is currently trading at $2.12, staying above the important $2.00 support level. It's up about 3% in the last 24 hours, showing some positive momentum. The coin tested the support zone again but bounced back, which means buyers are still active and willing to step in.

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, continues to exhibit uncertain momentum since hitting its all-time high above $109,000 in January 2024. Since then, the digital asset has experienced diminished bullish activity and steady downward pressure, reflected by its latest price of approximately $82,000, marking a marginal weekly drop of about 0.6%.

The American businessman turned politician believes Bitcoin is a hedge against the current economic downturn, which has seen the benchmark index for stocks, the S&P 500, drop by over 13% since the year started. Ramaswamy gave his sentiments on the crypto in a reply to a late Friday X post by Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino.

Despite a sharp market sell-off following the president's tariff announcement, the Federal Reserve isn't rushing to change course. Fed Chair Jerome Powell, speaking at the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing Annual Conference, emphasized that the Fed is not yet ready to change interest rates.

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