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…

Bitcoin and crypto prices have been rocked by U.S. president Donald Trump’s escalating trade war (with a top Federal Reserve official confirming a bail out is ready for the $30 trillion bond market). Front-run Donald Trump, the White House and Wall Street by subscribing now to Forbes’ CryptoAsset & Blockchain Advisor where you can “uncover…

The U.S. could acquire $200 billion worth of Bitcoin and save an estimated $354 billion in the process, according to Andrew Hohns, CEO of Newmarket Capital. During the Bitcoin For America event, Hohns presented a strategy that uses Bitcoin in bond issuance to cut government borrowing costs. The plan could also benefit from Bitcoin’s long-term…

Arizona is one vote away from approving a state-level Bitcoin reserve. Other priorities may stall the bill at the governor’s desk. Similar crypto measures have already failed in other states. Arizona is ready to stack Sats, but the governor is threatening to nuke a pair of bills that would make it possible. This month, legislators…

Key Takeaways: BlackRock added another $30.8 million in BTC to its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The purchase confirms institutional demand for Bitcoin exposure in 2025. Spot Bitcoin ETFs continue to be an attractive entry point for traditional finance. Bitcoin emerges as an increasingly strategic portfolio diversification asset. BlackRock Adds More Bitcoin ETF Holdings BlackRock is…

Gold’s rally might’ve stolen Bitcoin’s spotlight but that doesn’t mean the stage is empty. Bitcoin is just waiting for its cue — maybe a Fed pivot or profit-taking shift. Sideways could be the story for now — resilience in uncertainty is still a plot twist. Looking for actionable trade ideas to navigate the current market…

On April 18, 2025, Michaël van de Poppe, a prominent crypto analyst, tweeted his perspective on the current state of Bitcoin, suggesting that the market sentiment is indicative of a ‘final shakeout’ before a significant bullish run (Source: Twitter, @CryptoMichNL, April 18, 2025). This statement comes at a time when Bitcoin experienced a notable price…