XRP Leads Weekly Inflows as Crypto Funds Shed $795 Million
XRP saw $3.4M in inflows while the broader crypto market experienced $795M in institutional outflows.
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XRP saw $3.4M in inflows while the broader crypto market experienced $795M in institutional outflows.
Michael Saylor's digital asset firm, Strategy, has purchased an additional 3,459 Bitcoin for $285.5 million, signaling continued confidence in Bitcoin even as global markets face trade-related headwinds.Strategy has acquired 3,459 Bitcoin (BTC) for $285.5 million at an average price of $82,618 per BTC. The purchase brings Strategy's total Bitcoin holdings to 531,644 BTC, acquired for a cumulative $35.92 billion at an average price of $67,556 per coin, achieving an over 11.4% yield since the beginning of 2025, Saylor wrote in an April 14 X post.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) could emerge as a critical financial alternative if Ray Dalio‘s warnings about a breakdown of the monetary order materialize, though the cryptocurrency would likely face extreme volatility before potentially establishing itself as a safe-haven asset. What Happened: Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, warned on Sunday on NBC's “Meet the Press” that the United States is very close to a recession and potentially faces “something worse than a recession if this isn't handled well.
It requires all crypto exchanges and wallets to be licensed. They must follow the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) or Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) regulations.
Crypto exchange Bybit has partnered with lending protocol Avalon to offer Bitcoin yield to its users.According to an April 14 X Avalon Labs announcement, the centralized decentralized finance ( CeDeFi) protocol will now be a part of the exchange's yield product, Bybit Earn. Avalon explains that it will allow the platform's users to earn yield off of Bitcoin (BTC) by arbitrating on its fixed-rate institutional borrowing layer.
On-chain data aggregator CryptoQuant has posted a tweet pointing out at a negative trend related to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
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The XRP price has once again surged above the significant $2.2 mark, sparking investor confidence. This prevailing positive sentiment has evoked speculations of a potential bullish trend.
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Ethereum has started this week with a minor relief bounce after last week's flush below $1,500. While the price has held support for now, momentum is weak, and on-chain sentiment still leans bearish, suggesting any upside might be limited unless the buyers reclaim key resistance levels.
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Tron (TRX) recorded bullish price actions over the weekend, gaining more than 10% to today's peak of $0.2590. The project's founder ignited the rally with his latest X post celebrating a key breakthrough for the blockchain. Sun highlighted Tron's massive growth, with accounts topping 300 million users globally.
Hedera (HBAR) has struggled to regain momentum after the 27% correction that took place at the end of March.
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy has made another Bitcoin purchase, bringing the software company's total holdings to 531,644 BTC. The MSTR stock has also rebounded amid this announcement, surging alongside the Bitcoin price.
Strategy formerly known as (MicroStrategy) has acquired 3459 BTC for ~$285.80 billion at a price of ~$000 per bitcoin. Meanwhile, it has achieved a BTC Yield of 11.4% YTD 2025. As of 04/13/2025, the firm holds 531,644 BTC acquired for $35.92 billion at an average price of ~$67,556 per bitcoin.
Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this piece owns shares of Strategy (MSTR).
Starting mid-April, crypto exchanges and wallet providers will be required to be MiCA-compliant to advertise on Google in the European Union.
The company's holdings now total 531,644 BTC — around 2.5% of the total 21 million bitcoin supply — worth over $45 billion.
In the wake of the Mantra scandal, Quinn Thompson, the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Lekker Capital, has once again raised red flags about another RWA project Ondo Finance.
As the crypto markets catch their breath after a period of high volatility, all eyes are on three giants: Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple. This week is set to be decisive, with critical technical levels and macroeconomic factors that could redefine market dynamics.
Business intelligence firm Strategy has purchased an additional $285 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC), according to a Monday announcement.
Saylor's continued Bitcoin accumulation amid market volatility underscores a strong institutional belief in cryptocurrency's long-term value. The post Saylor's Strategy acquires 3,459 Bitcoin for nearly $286 million, now holds 531,644 BTC appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
