Standard Chartered’s global head of crypto research, Geoffrey Kendrick, believes Bitcoin (BTC) has yet to price in growing signs of systemic risk despite strengthening its case as a hedge in recent weeks. In an April 22 client note, Kendrick warned that political pressure on the US Federal Reserve is driving bond market stress that could […]
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has reportedly raised alarms over the possible consequences of US President Donald Trump’s crypto-friendly stance, Politico reported on April 22, citing a policy paper. According to the report, the ECB highlighted the potential ripple effects of US stablecoin legislation as a key risk factor that could expose the bloc to market […]
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Bitcoin outpaced gold over the past 36 hours, reaching $88,500 and climbing 4.4%, compared to gold’s 3.5% ascent to $3,445 per ounce. The move comes as the US imposed duties as high as 3,521% on Southeast Asian solar panels, reigniting fears of renewed trade friction with China and rattling cross-asset sentiment. Per BBC News, the […]
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Bitcoin’s rally past $87,000 comes amid reignited aggressive buying from institutional players. On April 21, Japan-based Metaplanet and US firm Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) both disclosed major Bitcoin acquisitions, adding a combined total of nearly 7,000 BTC to their corporate reserves. This move signals their continued confidence in Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and monetary […]
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Bitcoin surged above $87,000 during early Asia trading on Monday, extending gains as broader markets reopened after trading flat throughout the Easter holiday closure. The digital asset’s move followed three sessions of tight consolidation, coinciding with broad dollar weakness and a record-setting rally in gold. BTC/USD climbed from approximately $84,450 to an intraday high near […]
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A guest essay by former SEC enforcement official John Reed Stark and Duke University lecturer Lee Reiners suggests that the Securities and Exchange Commission’s changing stance on digital assets could recreate conditions that preceded the 2008 financial crisis. According to the New York Times article, the pair warns that relaxed oversight of token markets and the simultaneous […]
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Bitcoin traded flat near $84,500 on Friday, holding its range as U.S. markets observed Good Friday. With equities, bonds, and commodities largely offline, the crypto market offered a rare window into investor sentiment absent broader liquidity and institutional flow. The muted price action followed a session on Thursday that saw sharp moves across traditional assets […]
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China is considering introducing a nationwide policy to govern the handling of cryptocurrencies seized from criminal activities, Reuters reported on April 16. According to the report, Chinese authorities have seized a growing number of digital assets related to illicit activities such as fraud and money laundering. However, the absence of clear guidelines has led to […]
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Analysts expect occasional market dips to occur until tariff tensions ease. Coin Bureau's founder said a slight bitcoin dip may be "healthy."
However, crypto prices may find a floor in mid-to-late Q2 — setting up a better Q3 — Head of Research David Duong said.
S&P 500 futures extended losses early Wednesday with a 1.6% intraday drop, falling to 444.32 and erasing nearly two days of gains. The move came as investors digested rising uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy, including potential new tariffs targeting Chinese semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. As of 8:00 A.M. GMT, futures on the benchmark index were down […]
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The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.
Despite President Trump's tariff turmoil in recent weeks, bitcoin has effectively been flat over the past month, Hougan noted.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has revealed that the company saw a significant uptick in users during the first quarter of 2025 amid the broader crypto market volatility. In an April 14 post on X, Ardoino announced that the number of USDT users rose by 13% during the period. Although he didn’t provide an exact figure […]
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US container booking data reveals a dramatic contraction in trade volumes following the US-led global trade war, offering an early signal of systemic stress across the supply chain. Per Vizion’s TradeView platform, total US import bookings fell 64% in the week following March 31. Import volumes from China dropped by the same amount, while exports […]
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In the latest round of the Trump tariff saga that has economists around the world on the edge of their seats, the U.S. released updated guidelines on Friday exempting specific technology devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and machines needed to make semiconductors, from reciprocal tariffs imposed by the U.S. The new tariff guidelines exclude a […]
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As China reacts to the latest round of Trump’s tariffs on Friday, announcing a 125% tariff on all American goods, vice president of the Beijing-based Center for China and Globalization, Victor Zhikai Gao, commented: “We don’t care! China has been here for 5,000 years. Most of the time, there was no U.S., and we survived.” […]
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The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee (FPC) said in its April 2025 record that while stablecoins continue to grow in scale and relevance, poor oversight and inappropriate asset backing could pose new risks to UK financial stability, especially during times of stress. The committee reaffirmed that the BoE and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) […]
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China’s finance ministry has raised tariffs on select US imports to 125%, matching the United States’ most recent escalation and signaling continued parity in the trade conflict. The tariff adjustment, announced early Friday, comes just two days after Beijing raised duties to 84%, following Washington’s move to impose higher import taxes on Chinese goods. The […]
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Ongoing U.S.-China tension and bond market weakness may ultimately overshadow March inflation data, analysts argued.
Bitcoin (BTC) fell more than 3% on April 10, slipping to a low of $78,416 as global markets unwound gains from soaring to an intraday high of $83,424 the previous day triggered by President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary tariff pause. The retreat reflects growing investor skepticism over the durability of the previous day’s […]
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Crypto markets may be on course for recovery in Q2 2025 after Trump's global tariffs shackled volumes in the first quarter, Kaiko reported.
Bitcoin (BTC) soared back above $82,000 on April 9 after President Donald Trump announced that his administration would pause tariffs on most nations for 90 days, igniting a broad rally in global markets after a bloody week. Trump’s post, which excluded China from the tariff freeze, framed the decision as a “strategic timeout” aimed at […]
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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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Bitcoin's reserve asset status could mature as the White House's tariff strategy may weaken the dollar to boost economic activity.
US Treasury yields rose considerably in recent days, which shows 'shrinking appetite' for risk assets including crypto.
Bernstein analysts argue that Bitcoin's current drawdown has been much more resilient than those during previous crises.
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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U.S. President Donald Trump escalated trade tensions with China on Sunday, issuing an ultimatum over newly announced Chinese tariffs. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump warned that unless Beijing retracts its additional 34% tariff increase by April 8, the U.S. will respond with a 50% tariff hike effective April 9. He said the increase […]
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Digital asset investment products saw $240 million in outflows last week, marking a sharp reversal in sentiment. Bitcoin-based products accounted for most of these losses, registering $207 million in outflows, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. Despite recent volatility, Bitcoin’s year-to-date inflows remain strong at $1.3 billion. Why outflows? CoinShares explained that the crypto outflows […]
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