Bitcoin could hit $250,000 as early as this year with technology giants such as Microsoft and Apple entering the cryptocurrency space, industry veteran and founder of the Cardano blockchain Charles Hoskinson told CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal. Speaking on the Beyond the Valley podcast, Hoskinson, who has been in the crypto industry for more than a decade…

On April 18, 2025, a significant surge in gold prices was observed, with the precious metal reaching a peak of $2,500 per ounce at 10:00 AM UTC (Source: Bloomberg). This spike in gold value has led to speculation about its potential impact on cryptocurrency markets, particularly Bitcoin, as suggested by Crypto Rover’s tweet at 11:30…

Crypto analytics firm Swissblock is saying that the bearish trend for Bitcoin (BTC) could be over. Swissblock says Bitcoin’s bearish structure is “crumbling” as the crypto king breaks out of a bearish compression pattern into a bullish quadrant – a price zone that signals likely upward price momentum. “Historically, this signals more upside, even a…

As gold prices break new highs, many Bitcoiners are seeking ways to get exposure to the precious metal, but have been met with some hurdles along the way. Although physical gold is accessible in the form of jewelry, gold bars and coins, many industry executives are concerned about aspects like its quality, liquidity when selling,…

Market turbulence has left many in loss, but long-term Bitcoin holders remain largely unaffected, analysts at Glassnode say. Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-term holders are still in a strong position despite ongoing market uncertainty, according to a new report from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode. Although many new investors are currently facing the “largest unrealized losses on record,”…

Welcome to the US Morning Crypto News Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead. Grab a coffee to see what experts say about Bitcoin’s (BTC) price, with $90,000 in sight. Global and regional liquidity is expanding, a trend that has historically proven bullish for risk assets like crypto.…

As gold prices break new highs, many Bitcoiners are seeking ways to get exposure to the precious metal, but have been met with some hurdles along the way. Although physical gold is accessible in the form of jewelry, gold bars and coins, many industry executives are concerned about aspects like its quality, liquidity when selling,…

On April 18, 2025, SPAR, a global grocery giant, announced its acceptance of Bitcoin payments in its Swiss stores, marking a significant step towards mainstream cryptocurrency adoption (source: Crypto Rover, Twitter, April 18, 2025). This development was immediately reflected in the cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin experiencing a sharp increase in price. At 10:00 AM UTC…

Welcome to your Good Friday edition of the daybook. With markets on a shortened schedule for the Easter holiday, today’s update is shortened as well. CoinDesk’s Crypto Daybook Americas will be back to its regular size on Monday, April 21. Enjoy the holiday! By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) It’s Easter. Traditional…

As Bitcoin (BTC) attempts to stabilize above the crucial $80,000 support level, a new warning from market analyst Leviathan has raised concerns about an alleged strategy by China that could significantly impact the leading cryptocurrency.  China’s ‘Secret’ Bitcoin Strategy In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Leviathan claimed that China plans to sell off…