Short sellers in the crypto market were hit hard on April 9, suffering their third-largest loss of 2025 after Bitcoin staged an unexpected rally. The surge followed President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause tariffs for 90 days on most countries, excluding China. After a week of heavy selling, this move sparked a swift rebound in […]
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Bitcoin-heavyweight Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has moved over 8,000 BTC (more than $700 million) to four newly identified wallets, according to data from blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence. On-chain data from Arkham Intelligence shows the transfers occurred across four transactions between April 2 and April 5. The first transfer moved 1,063 BTC (worth approximately […]
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Bitcoin continues to trade lower for April, surrendering the majority of its Q1 gains as global markets react to escalating US-China trade tensions. The move, tied to the US trade war, comes amid broader asset repricing, with Treasury yields falling, oil collapsing, and equities entering correction territory. The above post-tariff chart captures the acute market […]
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CoinShares head of research James Butterfill called the infamous “Bitcoin death cross” indicator “total nonsense,” citing historical data suggesting that these events often precede positive returns rather than prolonged declines. Butterfill made the statement in an April 8 post, one day after Bitcoin (BTC) registered a death cross pattern. On April 7, BTC’s 50-day simple […]
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CoinShares head of research James Butterfill called the infamous “Bitcoin death cross” indicator “total nonsense,” citing historical data suggesting that these events often precede positive returns rather than prolonged declines. Butterfill made the statement in an April 8 post, one day after Bitcoin (BTC) registered a death cross pattern. On April 7, BTC’s 50-day simple […]
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Standard Chartered has initiated coverage of XRP with a sharply bullish outlook, predicting the digital asset could climb to $12.50 before the end of President Donald Trump’s current term. The bank said XRP’s expanding use cases, favorable legal trajectory, and resilience amid macroeconomic volatility position it as one of the few digital assets likely to […]
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Bitcoin could emerge as a major winner from the intensifying trade conflict between the United States and China. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, believes aggressive monetary policy responses, particularly currency devaluations, could trigger increased Bitcoin adoption. In an April 8 post on X, Hayes suggested that devaluing the Chinese Yuan (CNY) might trigger renewed interest […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) is showing surprising signs of resilience amid one of the most volatile macroeconomic environments in recent history as aggressive US tariffs rattled global markets and pushed risk assets into retreat. Despite a 19.1% pullback since January highs, Bitcoin has held up better than most major altcoins and equities, even mounting brief rebounds on […]
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The Bank of Canada published a staff discussion paper on March 21, analyzing flash loans and their relevance for policymakers, as well as potential risks. The study introduced flash loans as blockchain-native financial tools that enable users to borrow crypto without posting collateral, provided the loan is repaid within a single atomic transaction. What is […]
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Arthur Hayes, BitMEX co-founder, believes Bitcoin’s dominance is heading toward 70% as global financial uncertainty deepens. In an April 7 post on X, Hayes pointed out that risk appetite for altcoins remains subdued because Bitcoin remains the safer bet until the Federal Reserve begins printing money again, a move he sees as inevitable in the […]
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Solana (SOL) fell sharply in the past 24 hours, dipping below the psychological $100 threshold as broader market uncertainty triggered heavy sell pressure. According to CryptoSlate data, SOL slid more than 15% during the reporting window, briefly touching $96 before recovering to around $101 at press time. The decline marked a 14-month low for the […]
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Bitcoin tumbled from $83,000 to $74,000 overnight, triggering over $1.36 billion in liquidations across digital asset markets, according to Coinglass. The sharp correction followed escalating trade tensions, with U.S. President Donald Trump announcing sweeping tariffs on nearly all major trading partners late Friday. More than 441,000 traders were liquidated over the 24 hours, with long […]
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The United States has made its support for Argentina’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) negotiations conditional on President Javier Milei’s willingness to sever ties with China, particularly by terminating a longstanding currency swap agreement. This move is seen as a strategic effort to counter China’s growing influence in the region. Argentina requested a $20 billion […]
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Ethereum market dominance has reached a five-year low, dropping to below 9.4% at the time of writing. The number-two crypto faces mounting challenges in maintaining its position as the King of altcoins in the rapidly evolving digital asset space. Ethereum’s decline has been slow and painful, testing even the steeliest-nerved among its thriving community and […]
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With over $5 trillion wiped off global stock markets since Trump’s tariffs were announced on April 2, economists worldwide are fearful that the so-called ‘Liberation Day’ may cause a recession so deep it “could tank much of the economy around the world.” Panicked by the ferocious market reactions, on Friday, the president called on Federal […]
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US President Donald Trump’s new reciprocal tariffs on 180 countries have reignited global trade tensions, which has led to fresh interest in Bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic financial asset, according to VanEck’s head of digital assets, Matthew Sigel. Following the April 2 announcement, Bitcoin dipped to the $81,000 range amid broader risk-off sentiment. However, the […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) outperformed most major tech stocks on April 3 and April 4 as markets reeled from steep losses across the so-called “Magnificent Seven” (MAG7). Standard Chartered head of digital asset research Geoffrey Kendrick said Bitcoin’s relative resilience signals a growing role as a dual-purpose asset — part growth trade, part hedge against macro risks. […]
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The number of Bitcoin-native startups receiving venture capital investment increased in 2024 despite a decline in the total capital allocated to the sector, according to a new report published by Trammell Venture Partners (TVP). The report highlighted that the number of unique Bitcoin-native companies funded rose 27.5% on a yearly basis, while the number of […]
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Standard Chartered has initiated coverage on Avalanche (AVAX) with a bullish long-term outlook, forecasting a 10x price increase by 2029. The move follows growing momentum in the digital asset space as market participants begin reassessing winners in the wake of macroeconomic uncertainty and shifting technology fundamentals. In a note shared with CryptoSlate on April 2, […]
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Despite Bitcoin (BTC) falling nearly 12% in the first quarter to $82,683.16 amid the market uncertainty, it has outperformed the S&P 500 and gold since Election Day. Gold recently hit a new all-time high of over $3100, up by nearly 14% since Nov. 5. Conversely, the S&P 500 is down by roughly 3% in the […]
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Bitcoin is starting the week around $81,800, marking a 1.98% decrease over the past 24 hours and continuing a weeklong downtrend that has seen the asset fall over 7% from its March 25 local peak of $88,400. The sustained decline has triggered roughly $220 million in liquidated crypto positions, extending Bitcoin’s streak of lower lows […]
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Fidelity Investments director of global macro Jurrien Timmer believes that Bitcoin (BTC) has a “possible” path to surpassing gold in market value — but “not any time soon.” In a detailed social media post, Timmer explained his view using a chart comparing the projected growth of gold and Bitcoin over time. He noted that if […]
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The average stablecoin liquidity per token declined from $1.8 million in 2021 to just $5,500 in March 2025, a 99.7% drop, forcing protocols to demonstrate sound reasons for investors to hold. According to a recent report by research firm Decentralised, the drop illustrates how rising token issuance, now surpassing 40 million assets, has diluted available […]
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Bernstein believes Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, could amass more than 1 million Bitcoin (BTC) by 2033 in a bullish market cycle, Benzinga reported on March 26, citing a research note. The projection issued by Bernstein analysts, outlines two vastly different paths for the company depending on macroeconomic conditions and Bitcoin’s long-term price trajectory. Bull […]
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Macroeconomic uncertainty is keeping Bitcoin (BTC) in a tight price range as liquidity continues to contract due to declining speculative interest and trading volumes, according to the latest “Bitfinex Alpha” report. The firm said that large investors’ interest needs to return to push Bitcoin out of its current range. It highlighted that Bitcoin briefly gained […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) may be evolving into more than just a hedge against financial instability — it could now be considered a bona fide tech stock, according to a new analysis by Standard Chartered head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick. In a research report shared with CryptoSlate on March 24, Kendrick proposed reconfiguring the famed […]
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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes said Bitcoin (BTC) is more likely to climb to $110,000 before experiencing a significant correction, pivoting from his previous stance that further downside was likely until BTC hit $70,000. Hayes said in a social media post on March 24 that his views have flipped bullish due to the potential shift in […]
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President Trump’s recent remarks about the Federal Reserve and Senator Mike Lee’s proposal to abolish the central bank suggest potential changes in monetary policy that could significantly affect Bitcoin’s role in the financial system. On March 20, 2025, President Trump urged the Fed to lower interest rates, responding to its earlier decision to keep rates […]
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The memecoin craze that started off two years ago on the Solana blockchain appeared to be organic. However, since then, the blockchain has drawn high-profile individuals, including U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Trump, as well as Argentina President Javier Milei. These high-profile individuals have fuelled rapid growth of memecoins on Solana. This […]
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Pakistan is pressing ahead with its crypto-friendly policies and plans to entice crypto mining operations and blockchain data centers to its shores. At the newly formed Pakistan Crypto Council’s (PCC) first meeting on Friday, members discussed channeling the country’s surplus energy to mine Bitcoin and other Proof-of-Work coins. PCC CEO Bilal Bin Saqib presented the […]
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