Bitcoin’s surge to $106,000 earlier this week has been primarily driven by robust spot market demand, with Coinbase seeing net buying pressure of $45 million per day, according to Glassnode’s latest report. The rally, which began after the king cryptocurrency dipped to just below $75,000 in early April, has been marked by strong accumulation phases,...Read More
Bitcoin has gained significant momentum over the past week, surging 10% against the US dollar after a relatively quiet and often painful spring. After recently hitting two-month high, the world’s leading cryptocurrency appears to be setting its sights on a new all-time high, and this signals a potential new phase for the asset. Experts point...Read More
Digital asset investment products experienced modest inflows of $6 million last week, which highlighted a “mixed” investor outlook. The week started with small inflows, but mid-week data showed stronger-than-expected US retail sales, which, according to CoinShares, likely caused $146 million in outflows. According to the latest edition of CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report,...Read More
The year kicked off with high hopes following the election of a crypto-friendly US president, raising hopes for regulatory easing. Bitcoin hit a record $109,300 in the first quarter of the year. However, macroeconomic pressures soon took center stage. The crypto asset has retreated to around $85,000. Now, CME Bitcoin futures positions hint at a...Read More
Following a sharp rebound from the recent low around $75,000 last week, traders are now speculating whether Bitcoin might be preparing to break its long downtrend. The shift in sentiment has prompted renewed optimism, with many watching closely for signs of a potential trend reversal. However, data depict investors’ hesitation in a volatile market climate....Read More
The macroeconomic environment remains uncertain as global trade relations realign, reported onchain analytics firm Glassnode on April 16. However, it added that “the performance of hard assets remains remarkable,” citing gold’s all-time high and Bitcoin holding above $80,000 despite the headwinds. “One could consider this a fascinating signal as the foundations of the financial system...Read More
Prominent economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff, who gained notoriety for accurately predicting the 2008 financial crash, is at it again, taking another swipe at Bitcoin. In his latest commentary, Schiff is advising investors to sell all of their Bitcoin, which he deems the “epitome of risk assets,” and instead place their bets on gold...Read More
Bitcoin experienced volatile price swings in the second part of Q1 2025 as it struggled to reclaim its record high of over $109,000. The start of Q2 was quite painful as it briefly slid to new yearly lows around $74,500. Although there’s been a slight rebound this week, sentiment among futures traders appears to have...Read More
Bitcoin whale activity picked up in March and April this year, observed crypto YouTuber Lark Davis on April 16. Over the past two months, large holders with a balance from 1,000 to 10,000 BTC “have been buying like never before,” he added, citing a chart from CryptoQuant. The graph shows a steep increase in whale...Read More
The current Bitcoin cycle feels unusually subdued compared to previous bull runs. Despite price appreciation, the level of excitement and retail participation remains muted. CryptoQuant believes that an important on-chain metric underlines this shift – the percentage of BTC held for one week to one month is significantly lower than in past cycles. This suggests...Read More
Public companies have scooped up 95,431 BTC in the first quarter of 2025, the highest ever amount for a three-month period, reported asset manager Bitwise on April 14. This brought the total Bitcoin holdings for corporations to 688,000, representing around 3.3% of the total supply. Additionally, this represents a 16% increase from the previous quarter,...Read More
Bitcoin’s “apparent demand” has flipped from negative to positive for the first time in 2025, signaling growing accumulation by investors. With the cryptocurrency hovering near $86,000 and its market dominance surpassing 60%, analysts are debating whether this marks the start of a fresh rally toward all-time highs. A Breakout in the Making After weeks of...Read More
Bitcoin experienced a notable rebound this week, briefly touching $86,000. This was a welcome recovery after dipping to a low of approximately $75,000 on April 8th. According to Santiment’s latest insight, this surge appears to be fueled by a mix of improving blockchain fundamentals and a temporary easing of global tariff concerns. However, market analysts...Read More
Bitcoin was down on Friday, Apr. 11 by more than 25% from its historic record high price of $109,000 at the time of Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20th. But MN Fund founder and manager Michaël van de Poppe recently compared the situation with BTC prices to the global financial dump and pump during the worst...Read More
At the end of this past week, the prices of cryptocurrencies witnessed a significant rally, which was largely attributed to eased trade tensions due to a tariff pause. Despite this somewhat bullish move, bearish market conditions still persist. According to a weekly report from the market analytics platform CryptoQuant, bitcoin (BTC) has been in one...Read More
Since United States President Donald Trump took over the White House, the crypto market has mostly underperformed, with bitcoin (BTC) reacting negatively to most policy changes. The latest policy change—the confirmation of reciprocal tariffs on global trades—has triggered a market-wide reaction, with participants wondering if this is a desired effect. The on-chain analytics platform Santiment...Read More
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes, for one, commented on the latest market turmoil and cautioned Bitcoin traders about potential volatility in the coming weeks. In a post on X, Hayes stated, “Market no likey ‘Liberation Day.’ If $BTC can hold $76.5k btw now and US tax day Apr 15, then we are out of the...Read More
As the crypto market continues to trade range-bound, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment has outlined key metrics that could help traders identify a market bottom. These indicators enable market participants to know when it is safe to inject more capital into their portfolio in anticipation of future rallies. According to a Santiment report, the metrics...Read More
Despite a minor recovery this week, Bitcoin’s price continues to struggle well below $90,000. The crypto asset has been under tremendous market stress as traders remained cautious due to economic uncertainties. However, BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes that Bitcoin could surge to $250,000 by the end of 2025. Bitcoin’s Push to $250,000 In his latest...Read More
The first quarter of 2025 ended on a sour note, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) posting their weakest quarterly performance in nearly a decade. Data from the crypto futures trading and information platform CoinGlass shows that last quarter was the worst Q1 BTC and ETH have posted since 2018. On a monthly basis, March...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC) is flashing a critical supply signal as investors withdrew at least 30,000 BTC from crypto exchanges in a week. With corporations like Strategy aggressively accumulating the number one cryptocurrency, market watchers warn of a liquidity crunch that could ignite volatility. Bitcoin Outflows Point to Reduced Selling Pressure Recent on-chain data from Santiment, shared...Read More
The dynamics of the crypto industry have changed over the last year, and this has affected several assets, including the top projects. Evaluating the market capitalization evolution of top cryptocurrencies since November 2024 shows that some assets have been seeing steady positive growth while others have mostly struggled. The market analytics platform CryptoQuant selected the...Read More
In a blog post on Tuesday, the chief investment officer for the institutional grade Bitcoin ETF issuer wrote: “Two years ago, it was common for Bitwise clients to allocate ~1% of their portfolio to bitcoin and other crypto assets, an amount they could easily afford to lose.” But he’s noticed a big change over the...Read More
Two bills, which aim to establish digital asset reserves in Arizona, cleared the state’s House Rules Committee on March 24th and have now advanced to the House floor for a full vote. The proposed legislation includes the Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Bill (SB 1373) and the Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (SB 1025), which is...Read More
Bitcoin is seemingly at another crossroads. After a volatile week, the cryptocurrency is testing a critical support zone between $82,000 and $84,000, and analysts are split on whether it is the calm before another leg up or the start of a brutal correction. Bear Trap or Bear Market? Crypto influencer Kyle Chasse sent alarm bells...Read More
Bitcoin briefly surpassed $88,000 earlier this week, amidst a recovery following several catalysts, including GameStop’s surprise $1.3 billion capital raise for Bitcoin allocation. Despite this surge, the crypto asset quickly retraced, falling by 3% over the past 24 hours, as traders appear to have cashed in on the brief relief rally. However, BTC flows across...Read More
Video game retailer GameStop has filed to raise $1.3 billion through Convertible Senior Notes to fund Bitcoin acquisitions. A press release on March 26 states that the offering consists of zero-coupon convertible senior notes maturing in 2030. Investors will have the option to convert the notes into GameStop’s Class A common stock at a later...Read More
Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent price movements have raised speculations about the possible end of the bull market and the onset of a bear season. Investors are wondering if the leading digital asset is entering a period of continued downturn and sideways movement, but analysts still insist there is hope. The on-chain analyst and bitcoin insights provider...Read More
In the past few trading days, the United States spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market has witnessed a positive reversal in investor flows. However, the on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant says these funds are currently at a critical turning point, especially with BTC’s price reacting to macroeconomic uncertainty. In a series of tweets, CryptoQuant explained that...Read More
Bitcoin has had a wild ride this year. However, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan sees a major shift in its trajectory. In fact, the exec believes that this is the “best time in history” to buy Bitcoin on a risk-adjusted basis. Bitcoin’s Historic Risks Are Gone In his latest blog post, Hougan reflected on...Read More
