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The past week was a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>), and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) moved sideways amid tariff uncertainties. The OM token of Layer-1 blockchain MANTRA saw a dramatic crash, wiping out billions of dollars. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor hinted at a resumption of Bitcoin buying, and President Trump lashed out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Cathie Wood also made significant crypto trades.
Let&#8217;s dive into the details.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin: A Sideways Dance
Cryptocurrency markets traded sideways on Monday, with traders keeping a close eye on the ongoing tariff uncertainty. Despite the lack of clear direction, one trader advised against going long on one of these cryptocurrencies.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44800348/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-dogecoin-go-sideways-but-this-trader-says-you-shouldnt-long-one-of-them">Read the full article here.</a>
OM Token&#8217;s Dramatic Crash
The OM token of Layer-1 blockchain MANTRA crashed by nearly 90% on Sunday, erasing a whopping $4.6 billion from the coin&#8217;s market capitalization. The sudden plunge left investors reeling, with the CEO promising to fix the situation.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44781876/om-tokens-90-crash-leaves-holders-reeling-with-lossesmantra-blames-reckless-liquidations-but-are-big-players-involved">Read the full article here.</a>
See Also:&nbsp;<a href="https://benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44884378/ethereums-2024-gains-erased-in-q1-2025-as-solana-reigns-supreme-in-dex-space-report" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ethereum&#8217;s 2024 Gains Erased In Q1 2025 as Solana Reigns Supreme in DEX Space: Report</a>
Michael Saylor&#8217;s Bitcoin Tease
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), hinted at a resumption of Bitcoin (BTC/USD) buying after a week&#8217;s pause. His cryptic post, &#8220;No Tariffs on Orange Dots,&#8221; left many speculating about the company&#8217;s next move.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44784106/michael-saylor-teases-bitcoin-purchases-after-a-two-week-halt-with-no-tariffs-on-orange-dots">Read the full article here.</a>
Trump&#8217;s Attack on Fed Chair Powell
President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for his reluctance to cut interest rates. Despite Trump&#8217;s tirade, market participants, as tracked by Polymarket, are overwhelmingly betting on no change in the Fed&#8217;s policy stance for its upcoming May 7 meeting.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44861571/donald-trump-blasts-too-late-and-wrong-fed-chair-powell-but-polymarket-traders-doubt-his-termination-will-come-fast-enough">Read the full article here.</a>
Cathie Wood&#8217;s Crypto Shuffle
Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades, notably acquiring shares in Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTC#NYSE">BTC</a>), and 3iQ Solana Staking ETF. The move signals a reshuffling of the firm&#8217;s crypto portfolio.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44855538/cathie-woods-crypto-shuffle-pours-5-2-million-into-newly-listed-solana-staking-fund-dumps-bitcoin-etf-and-buys-robinhood-dip">Read the full article here.</a>
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Bitcoin's Sideways Dance, OM Token Crash, Saylor's Bitcoin Tease, And Cathie Wood's Crypto Shuffle: This Week In Crypto

In the latest cryptocurrency market update, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) and Pepe (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">PEPE</a>) are all demonstrating potential signs of a bullish reversal, indicating a possible recovery from recent bearish trends.
What Happened: According to data, Bitcoin is testing a key technical formation that could reverse&nbsp;its recent bearish trends. The&nbsp;digital currency is trading just below $85,000, nearing the 200 EMA at approximately $87,500,&nbsp;and challenging the 100 EMA.&nbsp;
A firm&nbsp;close above the 200 EMA&nbsp;could signal&nbsp;a significant death cross reversal, sparking renewed optimism in the broader cryptocurrency market.
In addition to Bitcoin, Solana is also displaying potential signs of a trend reversal. The asset&#8217;s strengthening price performance&nbsp;and a technical setup that&nbsp;has historically signaled the start of bull markets are noteworthy. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44065728/crypto-analyst-predicts-195-bitcoin-rally-says-bull-market-not-over-yet">Crypto Analyst Predicts 195% Bitcoin Rally, Says Bull Market Not Over Yet</a>
Solana has crossed&nbsp;its 50-day Exponential Moving Average&nbsp;(EMA), a critical resistance level often marking the beginning of sustained rallies. Solana&#8217;s current price stands at $134, reflecting a daily increase of over 2%.
Pepe, a popular meme token, is also showing signs of a possible bullish reversal, mirroring Solana&#8217;s trend. A&nbsp;breakout above the 50-day Exponential&nbsp;Moving Average (EMA) has typically signaled trend reversals, and Pepe appears to be following suit. Pepe&#8217;s current price is $0.000000730, marking a daily increase of nearly 2.4%.
Why It Matters: The potential bullish reversals of Bitcoin, Solana, and Pepe are significant indicators of the cryptocurrency market&#8217;s resilience. Despite recent bearish trends, these digital assets are demonstrating their ability to bounce back, which could inspire renewed investor confidence. 
The technical indicators suggest that the market could be entering a period of recovery, which would be a welcome development for investors who have weathered recent market volatility.
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Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat on Thursday as President Donald Trump threatened to remove Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over delays in implementing monetary easing measures.
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>0.84%</td>
<td>$84,856.41</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.01%</td>
<td>$1,582.75</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+0.12%</td>
<td>$0.1552</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin fluctuated between the high $83,000s and early $85,000s, with trading volumes falling by over 25% from the previous day.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ethereum reached an intraday high of $1,615.30 but failed to maintain the advance, falling back to the $1,500 range.
The relatively calm trading day saw $126 million liquidated from the cryptocurrency market, with nearly equal amounts of longs and shorts erased.
Over $278 million was liquidated from the market in the last 24 hours, with bullish bets accounting for $160 million.
Interestingly, despite the sideways price action, Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest grew by 4.45% in the last 24 hours, potentially leading to higher volatility and a breakout in either direction in the coming days.&nbsp;&nbsp;
More than 54% of Binance futures traders were betting against the leading cryptocurrency, according to the Long/Short ratio.
The market sentiment remained in the "Fear" territory, according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Render (RENDER)</td>
<td>10.81%</td>
<td>$4.04</td>
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<td>Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET)</td>
<td>8.35%</td>
<td>$0.4987</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.67 trillion, following a marginal increase of 0.82% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks were a mixed bag on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 527.16 points, or 1.33%, to close at 39,142.23. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite slid 0.13% to end at 16,286.45.
The lone bright spot was the S&amp;P 500, which rose 0.13% to 5,282.70 at the session&#8217;s close.
The moves came after Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44875406/hell-be-out-if-i-ask-him-can-trumps-threat-to-oust-powell-shake-the-fed">threatened to dismiss Powell</a> if rate cuts were not implemented soon, following the Fed Chair&#8217;s warning the day before about tariff-fueled inflation concerns.
A Fed chair can only be removed for cause, historically interpreted as misconduct or incapacity, not policy disagreements.
The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will both be closed on Good Friday.
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Analyst Notes: Popular blockchain analytics firm Glassnode stated that while Bitcoin&#8217;s realized capitalization, or the value of each coin depending on the price it was last moved, was at an all-time high, monthly growth had slowed to 0.9%.
"This indicates that while capital inflows remain positive, investor appetite is softening &#8211; signaling continued risk-off sentiment," Glassnode added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a>'s realized cap has reached an all-time high of $872B, yet monthly growth has slowed to +0.9%. This indicates that while capital inflows remain positive, investor appetite is softening &#8211; signaling continued risk-off sentiment. <a href="https://t.co/XBgZP7NoWo">pic.twitter.com/XBgZP7NoWo</a>
&mdash; glassnode (@glassnode) <a href="https://twitter.com/glassnode/status/1912799267724329268?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Rekt Capital highlighted Bitcoin&#8217;s climb above the downward trendline but below the 50-day exponential moving average.
"BTC needs to daily close above green resistance [$85,049] &amp; retest it as support to break out beyond here," the analyst projected.
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&mdash; Rekt Capital (@rektcapital) <a href="https://twitter.com/rektcapital/status/1912990102781042811?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 17, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Flat As Trump Attacks Powell Over Rate Cuts: Investor Appetite Softening For BTC? On Chain Analytics Firm Gives Its Take On Risk-Off Sentiment

On Thursday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades, most notably offloading ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKB#BATS">ARKB</a>) and pouring funds into the newly listed 3iQ Solana Staking ETF (SOLQ.U).
The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Trade
Ark Invest sold a significant number of shares in the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. The ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) fund offloaded 39,575 shares, representing 0.25% of the ETF. Based on the last closing price of $84.71, the value of the trade stands at approximately $3.35 million.
This move comes amidst signs of a potential bear market in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>). According to data from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44869153/unrealized-bitcoin-losses-hit-all-time-high-glassnode-says-bear-market-signs">Glassnode</a>, Bitcoin investors are facing unprecedented pressure with the largest unrealized losses on record, concentrated among new market participants.
Even so, Bitcoin showed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/04/44867123/bitcoin-surges-past-82k-despite-u-s-risk-off-mood-is-a-breakout-brewing">impressive strength this week</a>, bouncing from $74K to $84K despite a broader U.S.-focused risk-off environment where even safe-haven assets like Treasuries and the dollar faltered. With stocks down and uncertainty high, Bitcoin&#8217;s 20% gain over six months highlights its growing appeal as an alternative asset. Over 24-hours, Bitcoin traded 0.9% higher at $84,951.
The 3iQ Solana Staking ETF Trade
Simultaneously, Ark Invest made a significant purchase of the 3iQ Solana Staking ETF (SOLQ.U). Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) and ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) funds collectively bought 475,000 shares. The transaction was valued at $4.95 million. SOLQ.U ended the day in Toronto at $10.43.
This move aligns with Ark&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44855538/cathie-woods-crypto-shuffle-pours-5-2-million-into-newly-listed-solana-staking-fund-dumps-bitcoin-etf-and-buys-robinhood-dip">recent interest</a> in 3iQ Solana Staking ETF, as detailed in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44855538/cathie-woods-crypto-shuffle-pours-5-2-million-into-newly-listed-solana-staking-fund-dumps-bitcoin-etf-and-buys-robinhood-dip">Benzinga report</a>. On Wednesday, Ark scooped up 500,000 shares of SOLQ.U worth $5.2 million. 
The ETF started trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with major unitholders including SkyBridge Capital, founded and managed by Anthony Scaramucci. It focuses on long-term Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) holdings acquired through over-the-counter counterparties and aims to offer investors "attractive staking rewards," according to a statement from 3iQ, which describes itself as the world's first Digital Assets Managed Account Platform. Solana spiked 2.3% higher at $134.96 over 24 hours.
Other Key Trades:
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<li>Ark Invest&#8217;s ARKF fund sold 4,184 shares of Intuit Inc. (INTU).</li>
<li>The ARKG fund sold 1,040 shares of Repare Therapeutics Inc. (RPTX).</li>
<li>ARKX bought 4,284 shares of AeroVironment Inc. (AVAV) and sold 18,832 shares of Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Inc. (KTOS).</li>
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Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings indicate ARKB has Momentum in the 92nd percentile. How do other Bitcoin ETFs compare? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Find out here</a>.
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GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), the video game retailer turned meme stock sensation, has seen its stock price skyrocket over the past year, leaving many Wall Street giants in the dust.
What happened: GameStop shares have netted returns of over 154% to their holders in the past year, outperforming tech behemoths such as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>).
A combination of factors has worked in the company's favor, including the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39306736/did-roaring-kitty-drive-gamestop-options-surge-strategist-analyzes-gills-funding-needs-to-exerci">social media influence of popular trader</a> Keith Gill, aka &#8220;Roaring Kitty,&#8221; and the adoption of the world's largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/gaming/25/03/44482313/gamestop-q4-earnings-revenue-miss-eps-beat-shares-surge-as-board-approves-bitcoin-as-treasury-reserve-asset">as a treasury reserve asset</a>.
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While GameStop&#8217;s advances have boosted investor confidence, it is worth noting that a namesake cryptocurrency has produced significantly larger returns during the same time.
GameStop Coin (GME), based on the BNB Chain (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>), has exploded 471% in the last year. The token hit an all-time high in mid-December, coinciding with the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42396548/from-100k-to-250k-analyzing-bitcoins-bull-market-signals">cryptocurrency market bull run</a>.
Note that the meme coin has nothing to do with GameStop, and it simply capitalizes on positive developments about the meme stock. The lack of fundamentals has resulted in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44506895/gamestop-themed-memecoin-takes-sharp-u-turn-tanks-94-after-companys-new-debt-offering-to-buy-bitcoin">wild fluctuations and short-lived rallies</a>. As of this writing, it was trading 86% below its peak value.
Price Action: Shares of GME dipped 0.04% in after-hours trading after closing 1.69% lower at $26.25 during Wednesday&#8217;s regular session, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. Year-to-date, the stock has dropped 16.24%.
GameStop demonstrated high momentum—a measure of a stock&#8217;s relative strength based on its price movement patterns and volatility. To compare the performance of other companies using Bitcoin, head to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/screener/top-momentum-stocks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings score</a>.
At the time of writing, the GameStop memecoin traded at $0.00005588, up 5.65% in the last 24 hours.
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Israel Englander&#8216;s Millennium Management purchased Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) exchange-traded funds in the fourth quarter, according to a February 14 13F-HR filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, but these investments have significantly declined in value.
What Happened: The $75 billion hedge fund acquired positions in the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF and the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, which have both suffered substantial losses as of Wednesday.
The firm&#8217;s 768,911 units of the Bitcoin ETF dropped from $43.11 to $37.38 per unit, resulting in a value drop from $33.1 million to $28.7 million – a 13.25% loss of approximately $4.39 million.
The Ethereum investment fared worse, with 1,702,038 units falling from $25.74 to $14.96 per unit. This reduced the total value from $43.8 million to $25.5 million, marking a steep 41.86% decline amounting to roughly $18.34 million.
In total, Millennium's crypto ETF investments have lost an estimated $22.7 million.
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Why It Matters: These losses come amid broader challenges for Millennium, which reportedly suffered approximately $900 million in losses this year due to market volatility impacting its index rebalancing strategy. Despite these setbacks, the firm was down l<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44209624/millennium-management-faces-900m-loss-amid-market-volatility-what-investors-should-know">ess than 1% through February</a>.
Millennium, founded by Englander in 1989 with just $35 million, employs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/01/42807107/israel-englanders-millennium-management-dumps-nvidia-loads-up-on-broadcom-heres-what-the-70-billion-hedge-fund-sees">multiple investment strategies</a> including relative value, equity arbitrage, fixed income, and quantitative approaches.
Englander, who began his career as a floor broker and trader on the American Stock Exchange, has maintained 100% ownership of Millennium since its inception.
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Millennium Management's Bitcoin And Ethereum ETFs Purchased In Q4 Suffer $22.7 Million Loss Amid Crypto Slump

Bhutan is contemplating the use of its hydropower resources for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) mining to stimulate its economy without compromising its environmental goals.
What Happened:  In an interview with Reuters on Tuesday, Ujjwal Deep Dahal, CEO of Bhutan&#8217;s sovereign wealth fund, Druk Holding and Investments Ltd., revealed the Himalayan nation&#8217;s intentions for green cryptocurrency mining, referring to coins produced using clean and renewable energy sources.
Dahal said that each digital coin mined in Bhutan using hydropower effectively &#8220;offsets&#8221; a coin mined using fossil fuels.
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Since 2019, the sovereign wealth fund, which controls Bhutan&#8217;s only power generation utility, has been incorporating cryptocurrencies into its portfolio, Dahal added. As of this writing, it owns a Bitcoin stash worth over $646, <a href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/druk-holding-investments" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according</a> to blockchain analytics platform Arkham, making it a bigger holder than <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43738696/el-salvadors-bitcoin-president-nayib-bukele-meets-michael-saylor-to-accelerate-adoption">El Salvador</a>.
Bhutanese officials were also considering the possibility of large conglomerates purchasing Bhutan&#8217;s &#8220;green&#8221; coins to fulfill their environmental, social, and governance norms, the report noted. 
Apart from cryptocurrency mining, Dahal emphasized that training Bhutan&#8217;s youth&nbsp;in blockchain and artificial intelligence technology&nbsp;could fuel job growth in the country. 
Notably, Bhutan recorded a youth unemployment rate of 19% in 2024, up from 15.9% in 2023, according to government statistics.
Why It Matters: Leading officials in the Bhutan government have been actively endorsing hydro-powered Bitcoin mining as a viable and eco-friendly venture.
Bhutan&#8217;s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44805594/bhutans-bitcoin-bet-prime-minister-explains-how-crypto-curbed-civil-service-exodus">deemed it a &#8220;simple, strategic choice,&#8221;</a> capable of delivering billion-dollar returns.
Earlier in January,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42892791/bhutans-special-administrative-region-announces-strategic-reserve-consisting-of-bitcoin-ethereum-bnb-coin-bhutan-is-open-to-other-cryptos-says-changpeng-cz-zhao" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a special administrative region</a>&nbsp;in the country announced that it would hold a multi-cryptocurrency strategic reserve, consisting of Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), to boost its economic resilience.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $84,390.03, up 1.16% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
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Bhutan Flexes Hydropower For Bitcoin Mining, Explores Sale Of 'Green' Coins

Leading cryptocurrencies traded flat on Wednesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell&#8217;s positive comments regarding the industry.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET)</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>0.88%</td>
<td>$84,097.68</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-0.11%</td>
<td>$1,584.40</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>+0.70%</td>
<td>$0.1548</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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What Happened: Bitcoin reached a high of $85,428.28 in the afternoon but reversed sharply to $83,000, as trading volume dipped 1.28% in the last 24 hours.
Ethereum also had a choppy session, bouncing around $1,500, with the exception of a brief jump above $1,600.
Bitcoin&#8217;s market dominance increased to 63.1%, while Ethereum&#8217;s share fell to 7.2%.
Over $278 million was liquidated from the market in the last 24 hours, with bullish bets accounting for $160 million.
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest dropped 0.13% in the last 24 hours, while the Long/Short Ratio on Binance indicated a higher percentage of traders positioned bullish on the apex cryptocurrency.
The market mood remained one of "Fear," according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Core (CORE)</td>
<td>15.67%</td>
<td>$0.609</td>
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<td>Fartcoin (FARTCOIN)</td>
<td>11.80%</td>
<td>$0.9025</td>
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<td>Raydium (RAY)</td>
<td>11.54%</td>
<td>$2.29</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.65 trillion, following a marginal increase of 0.41% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks sold off sharply on Wednesday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plunged 699.57 points, or 1.73%, to close at 39,669.39. The S&amp;P 500 lost 2.24%, ending at 5,275.70, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite retreated 3.07% to close at 16,307.16.
The market shuddered after Fed Chair Powell <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/44848474/fed-chair-powell-says-tariffs-lead-to-temporary-rise-in-inflation">hinted at the growing risk of higher inflation and slower growth</a> due to President Donald Trump's tariffs.
The probability of interest rates remaining unchanged at next month&#8217;s central bank meeting rose to 83.1% from 81.4% the day before, <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">according </a>to the CME FedWatch tool.
In another development, Powell said that the U.S. was preparing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44850021/fed-chair-powell-says-crypto-and-banking-rules-will-loosen-as-sector-matures">to relax certain cryptocurrency and banking rules</a> and that the industry has matured and become more mainstream.
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Analyst Notes: Popular on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant noted that the pace of Bitcoin accumulation has reached a two-month low, while outflows have increased.
"Whale holdings fell by 30,000 BTC this week. Miner outflows hit 15,000 BTC on April 7 as margins sank to 33%. Accumulation is now at its lowest pace since February," CryptoQuant added.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Whale holdings fell by 30K BTC this week. Miner outflows hit 15K BTC on April 7 as margins sank to 33%. Accumulation is now at its lowest pace since February. <a href="https://t.co/3CcbzfO5x4">pic.twitter.com/3CcbzfO5x4</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1912484962235752850?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Amid Ethereum's stagnation, influential cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez identified levels of interest to watch for.
"$1,528.50 is a key support level for Ethereum, where 2.61 million addresses accumulated over 4.82 million $ETH," Martinez stated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">$1,528.50 is a key support level for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Ethereum?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Ethereum</a>, where 2.61 million addresses accumulated over 4.82 million <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a>, as shown by on-chain data from <a href="https://twitter.com/intotheblock?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@intotheblock</a>. <a href="https://t.co/HRnfADqqcR">pic.twitter.com/HRnfADqqcR</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1912567919533588523?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Steady Amid Stock Meltdown As Fed Chair Jerome Powell Signals Crypto Rules Relaxation: Popular Analyst Identifies Key Support Level For ETH

On Wednesday, Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest made significant trades, notably acquiring shares in Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>), ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKB#BATS">ARKB</a>), and 3iQ Solana Staking ETF.
The Robinhood Trade
Ark Invest&#8217;s flagship fund, ARK Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKK#NYSE">ARKK</a>), purchased 60,266 shares of Robinhood Markets Inc. on Wednesday. The trade, valued at approximately $2.45 million, was made as Robinhood&#8217;s stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44850529/whats-going-on-with-robinhood-markets-hood-stock-2">faced a sharp decline</a>. The stock closed at $40.66, down 7.76% on Wednesday following Powell&#8217;s remarks about inflation and trade tariffs, which spooked the market. Robinhood, heavily reliant on retail trading, is particularly sensitive to such market volatility. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44850529/whats-going-on-with-robinhood-markets-hood-stock-2">Robinhood&#8217;s user</a> <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44850529/whats-going-on-with-robinhood-markets-hood-stock-2">base</a>, largely consisting of retail investors, may reduce trading activity in uncertain environments, adding pressure on the company&#8217;s performance.
The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Trade
In another notable move,  ARK Next Generation Internet ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKW#NYSE">ARKW</a>) fund sold 31,817 shares of the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. The ETF closed at $84.15, marking a slight increase of 0.38%. This trade, worth $2.7 million, comes as Bitcoin ETFs are showing signs of recovery after a challenging period. According to recent reports, Bitcoin ETFs <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44850800/bitcoin-holds-steady-as-etf-inflows-continue-and-state-reserve-efforts-face-setback">recorded $76.4 million</a> in net inflows, signaling a rebound after significant outflows. Over 24 hours, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) traded nearly 1% higher at $84,350.98.
The 3iQ Solana Staking ETF Trade
Ark Invest also made a significant purchase of 500,000 shares of the 3iQ Solana Staking ETF across its Ark Fintech Innovation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARKF#NYSE">ARKF</a>) and ARKW funds. SOLQ.U closed at $10.34 on Wednesday, making the Ark transaction worth $5.2 million. The ETF began trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange on Wednesday, with its largest unitholders including Anthony Scaramucci founded and managed SkyBridge Capital. It invests in long-term holdings of Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), which are bought from over-the-counter counterparties and aims to give investors &#8220;attractive staking rewards, according to a statement released by 3iQ, which calls itself the world&#8217;s first Digital Assets Managed Account Platform. Over a 24-hour period, Solana shot up over 5% to $132.08.
Other Key Trades:
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<li>Sold 234,788 shares of UiPath Inc from the ARKF fund.</li>
<li>Sold 9,610 shares of Repare Therapeutics Inc from the ARKG fund.</li>
<li>Sold 88 shares of Prime Medicine Inc from the ARKK fund.</li>
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Cathie Wood's Crypto Shuffle: Pours $5.2 Million Into Newly Listed Solana Staking Fund, Dumps Bitcoin ETF And Buys Robinhood Dip

Leading cryptocurrencies dipped alongside stock futures Tuesday as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares tumbled after being informed by the U.S. government that it will need a license to export chips to China.
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<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET)</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>-1.65%</td>
<td>$83,364.77</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-2.77%</td>
<td>$1,585.59</td>
</tr>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-3.59%</td>
<td>$0.1534</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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What Happened: Bitcoin peaked at a high of $86,429.35 in early trading before a sharp decline to $83,100 overnight. Ethereum charted a similar trajectory, plunging to an intraday low of $1,577.05 after a morning spike.
In the past 24 hours, 97,198 traders were liquidated, with total liquidations at $208.63 million. More than $136 million in bullish bets was erased due to the pullback.&nbsp;
That said, about $700 million in shorts risked liquidation if Bitcoin rebounds to $86,850.
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest plunged 6.54% in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, its Long/Short Ratio on Binance rose above 1, suggesting that futures traders were buying its latest dip.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>MANTRA (OM)</td>
<td>27.19%</td>
<td>$0.7892</td>
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<td>DeXe (DEXE)</td>
<td>6.26%</td>
<td>$13.28</td>
</tr>
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<td>Story (IP)</td>
<td>5.64%</td>
<td>$4.06</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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</figure>
The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.63 trillion, following a contraction of 1.45% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures edged lower on Tuesday night. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures fell 112 points, or 0.28%, as of 9 p.m. EDT.  Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 dipped 0.76%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures lost 1.33%.
The sell-offs came after artificial intelligence darling Nvidia said in a regulatory filing that the government contacted it last week to let it know it <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/04/44828742/nvidia-stock-is-tumbling-after-hours-heres-why">will need a license to sell H20 chips to China</a>, sending the shares down 6.33% in after-hours trading.
President Donald Trump&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44797640/former-treasury-secretary-yellen-says-trumps-tariff-plans-are-a-pipe-dream-americans-feel-paralyzed-by-the-uncertainty">back-and-forth on tariffs</a> has injected major volatility into markets this month, with the Dow and S&amp;P 500 down 3.86% and 4.19%, respectively, since April began.&nbsp;
Amid concerns about inflation and economic slowdown, investors will watch out for March's retail sales report, slated for a Wednesday release.
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Analyst Notes: Popular blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant noted that the 30-day moving average of Bitcoin's Market Value to Realized Value indicator was at a six-month low, indicating an "extreme fear" sentiment and exhaustion of selling pressure.
"Historically, these zones have served as psychological and technical support, marking points of correction or resumption of the uptrend," CryptoQuant stated.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Bitcoin MVRV MA30d reaches its lowest level in 6 months "Although market sentiment is anchored in fear, the recent cyclical behavior of the MVRV suggests a possible recovery opportunity in the BTC price." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/gaah_im?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gaah_im</a> Read more &#x2935;&#xFE0F;<a href="https://t.co/Gfyat1rhc0">https://t.co/Gfyat1rhc0</a> <a href="https://t.co/UXBLUQigVI">pic.twitter.com/UXBLUQigVI</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1912139563776037051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Michaël van de Poppe highlighted the surge in global money supply. Historically, changes in M2 money supply have <a href="https://sarsonfunds.com/the-correlation-between-bitcoin-and-m2-money-supply-growth-a-deep-dive/">correlated </a>with Bitcoin's movements
"If the correlation remains, then I assume that we&#8217;ll see Bitcoin rally to an ATH in this quarter," the analyst predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">A great chart, which shows the M2 Supply is rallying back upwards. If the correlation remains, then I assume that we&#39;ll see <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> rally to an ATH in this quarter. This would also imply a rise in CNH/USD, a fall in Yields, a fall in Gold, a fall in DXY, and a rise in #… <a href="https://t.co/wLCabG6kdN">pic.twitter.com/wLCabG6kdN</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1912059235241705849?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 15, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Match Decline In Stock Futures As Nvidia Hit By China Chip Curbs: Analyst Hopes For New BTC All-Time High In Q2

Bhutan&#8217;s prime minister backed government involvement in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) mining, stating that it could be a strategic decision with potential billion-dollar returns, according to a media report on Monday.
What Happened: During an <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/4/14/bitcoin-king-why-is-bhutan-betting-on-crypto#:~:text=In%202023%2C%20the%20Bhutanese%20government,civil%20servants%20quitting%20their%20jobs.">interview </a>with Al Jazeera, Tshering Tobgay revealed that the utilization of the country&#8217;s excess hydropower energy during the summer months for Bitcoin mining made &#8220;tremendous sense.&#8221;
&#8220;It's just a simple strategic choice that many people have made and earned billions of dollars, and I think governments should do it," Tobgay added, emphasizing the potential of Bitcoin as an economic resource.
Citing analysts, the report noted that Bitcoin mining was one of the few industries that could allow Bhutan to grow its economy while aligning with its environmental values.
Bhutan has a strong commitment to protecting its natural resources, with its constitution <a href="https://www.worldwildlife.org/projects/bhutan-committed-to-conservation">mandating </a>a minimum of 60% of its total land area be maintained under forest cover.
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Bhutan has also employed Bitcoin mining to reduce brain drain from the country&#8217;s civil service. According to the report, the government sold $100 million worth of cryptocurrencies in 2023, resulting in a doubling of civil servants&#8217; wages and a decrease in their resignations the following year.
Why It Matters: Bhutan is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40996451/max-keiser-says-el-salvador-needs-to-step-it-up-as-bhutans-bitcoin-adoption-astonishes-cry">one of the world&#8217;s biggest</a>&nbsp;Bitcoin&nbsp;holders, with a stash worth more than $656 million held by its state-owned investment firm,&nbsp;Druk Holdings,&nbsp;<a href="https://intel.arkm.com/explorer/entity/druk-holding-investments" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">according</a>&nbsp;to blockchain analytics platform&nbsp;Arkham. This makes it a larger Bitcoin owner than&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43654402/el-salvador-proved-bitcoin-is-not-destined-to-be-money-analyst-says">El Salvador</a>.
But it&#8217;s not just Bitcoin that the Asian country was betting on. Earlier in January, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42892791/bhutans-special-administrative-region-announces-strategic-reserve-consisting-of-bitcoin-ethereum-bnb-coin-bhutan-is-open-to-other-cryptos-says-changpeng-cz-zhao">a special administrative region</a> in the country announced that it would hold Bitcoin, Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), and BNB Coin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/bnb/usd">BNB</a>) as part of its strategic reserve to strengthen its economic resilience.
Notably, the SEC clarified last month that activities like Bitcoin mining were not subject to federal securities rules, possibly accelerating the industry&#8217;s expansion in the U.S. as well.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $85,593.98, up 1.15% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>. 
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Bhutan PM Says Bitcoin Mining 'Simple Strategic Choice' For Governments, Himalayan Kingdom Uses Crypto To Reduce Brain-Drain From Civil Services

Leading cryptocurrencies remained flat on Monday, while stocks rose in response to President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff respite for technology products.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
<td>Price (Recorded at 8:30 p.m. ET)</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>0.01%</td>
<td>$84,785.75</td>
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<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>0.78%</td>
<td>$1,631.31</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>-3.73%</td>
<td>$0.1579</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin chopped between $84,000 and $85,000 throughout the day, with the intraday peak of $85,785.00 set in the early trading hours.
Ethereum stagnated in the $1,600 range, prolonging investors' wait for an upside breakout to $1,700.
The two heavyweights have diverged this month. While Bitcoin has gained 2.58% since the beginning of April, Ethereum has fallen 11% in the same period.
Over $213 million was liquidated from the cryptocurrency market in the last 24 hours, with bullish long bets accounting for $120 million.
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest rose by 0.53% in the last 24 hours, matching its spot price movement. Meanwhile, the Long/Short Ratio on Binance dropped further, suggesting higher hopes of a downside breakout.
The market mood remained in "Fear," according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, although the intensity weakened from yesterday.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Fartcoin (FARTCOIN)</td>
<td>14.48%</td>
<td>$0.9176</td>
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<td>Kaspa (KAS)</td>
<td>7.68%</td>
<td>$0.07853</td>
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<td>Raydium (RAY)</td>
<td>5.89%</td>
<td>$2.01</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.68 trillion, following a marginal drop of 0.18% in the last 24 hours.
The latest spike followed <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44778464/trump-administration-grants-tariff-reprieve-to-tech-industry-apple-and-nvidia-among-beneficiaries">Trump's exemptions</a> on consumer electronics and semiconductors, including those from China, from reciprocal tariffs, providing temporary relief to tech behemoths like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
Stocks rose during Monday's trading session. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 312.08 points, or 0.78%, to end at 40,524.79. The S&amp;P 500 gained 0.79% to 5,405.97, while the tech-focused Nasdaq Composite added 0.64% to close at 16,831.48.
The market gave a thumbs-up to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44797640/former-treasury-secretary-yellen-says-trumps-tariff-plans-are-a-pipe-dream-americans-feel-paralyzed-by-the-uncertainty">Trump's exemption of technology products</a> such as smartphones, computers, and semiconductors from the new reciprocal tariffs, including those from China.&nbsp;
However, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated later that these <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/04/44784107/us-stocks-likely-to-open-higher-expert-says-the-selling-pressure-is-starting-to-be-exhausted">electronics exemptions are temporary</a>, and further tariffs could follow soon.
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Analyst Notes: In a note to Benzinga, Chris Kline, COO and co-founder of BitcoinIRA, said that Bitcoin was demonstrating market strength, and its price action around $85,000 has reignited conversations about a "proper decoupling" from stocks.
Kline also delved into taxes and tariffs.
"While tax season is upon us, most Americans are focused on tariffs," he said. "The reality is that this new policy from the administration is poised to maximize external revenue sources, which will allow a new tax structure for most Americans in 2025."
Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez identified $82,024 as a crucial support for Bitcoin, where more than 96,500 BTCs were previously bought.
"A level worth watching closely," Martinez stated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The most critical support for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> sits at $82,024, where 96,580 <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> were previously accumulated. A level worth watching closely! <a href="https://t.co/LJwGU9lsvc">pic.twitter.com/LJwGU9lsvc</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1911900772800831949?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Ethereum Steady, Dogecoin Falls Even As Trump's Tariff Reprieve Boosts Stocks: Analyst Says $82,024 BTC Level 'Worth Watching Closely'

Wall Street pared early morning gains by midday Monday, as investor caution returned despite a temporary easing in U.S.-China trade tensions. While the initial market reaction was positive, especially in tech, enthusiasm faded as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">the trading session progressed.</a>
Over the weekend, the White House announced a provisional exemption for smartphones and semiconductors from China&#8217;s proposed 145% trade tariff. These items will instead face a 20% levy—linked to fentanyl-related enforcement—until sector-specific duties are finalized.
The development triggered a strong premarket rally in technology stocks. Yet, those gains were sharply trimmed by midday amid broader geopolitical and policy concerns.
During a White House meeting with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele, President Donald Trump said he plans to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports to boost domestic manufacturing. 
He reiterated a hardline stance on Iran, warning of severe consequences if Tehran develops nuclear weapons, but also suggested &#8220;flexibility&#8221; in tariff negotiations, emphasizing a desire not to harm U.S. businesses.
Defensive and domestic-oriented sectors such as real estate, utilities, and consumer staples outperformed broader markets. In contrast, consumer discretionary was the only sector trading in negative territory.
Treasury yields dropped significantly, reflecting increased demand for U.S. government debt and easing fears of foreign liquidation. The 2-year yield fell 10 basis points to 3.87%, while 10-year benchmark yield dropped 7 basis points to 4.42%.
Gold pulled back 1% to $3,200 per ounce, pausing after a three-session rally. Crude oil fell 0.8% to $61 per barrel, while natural gas slid 2.9% to $3.39 per MMBtu, eyeing its lowest level since last Wednesday.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) was little changed at $84,000, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) gained 2.1% to $1,630.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>40,326.49</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,377.08</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>18,695.41</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,856.16</td>
<td colspan="2">-0.2%</td>
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According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) inched 0.5% up to $537.23.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.4% to $403.81.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) edged 0.4% higher to $454.38.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.1% higher to 184.74.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Real Estate&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.9%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) lagged, down 0.5%.</li>
</ul>
In company news, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>) reported stronger-than-expected earnings during the first quarter, and shares rose 1.9%.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Top 5 Gainers On Monday</h3>
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<td>Sandisk Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDK#NASDAQ">SNDK</a>)</td>
<td>6.91%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles River Laboratories Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRL#NYSE">CRL</a>)</td>
<td>5.98%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>)</td>
<td>4.69%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>)</td>
<td>4.64%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</td>
<td>4.15%</td>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Worst 5 Losers On Monday</h3>
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<td>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>)</td>
<td>-3.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DaVita Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DVA#NYSE">DVA</a>)</td>
<td>-3.61%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>)</td>
<td>-3.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>)</td>
<td>-2.39%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)</td>
<td>-2.36%</td>
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Wall Street Pulls Back After Early Gains As Tariff Uncertainties Persist: What's Driving Markets Monday?

As Bitcoin (CRYPO: BTC) has reclaimed the $85,000 mark, cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen highlights how the apex crypto recovered following <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44634188/are-bitcoin-and-the-sp-500-heading-for-a-death-cross">its recent death cross</a>.
What Happened: In his latest <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qg02JYoXB0&amp;ab_channel=BenjaminCowen">analysis</a> published on Monday, Cowen points out that Bitcoin has rallied toward its bull market support band. The 21-week exponential moving average is currently at $86,600, and the 20-week simple moving average is at $92,500.
This pattern follows his earlier prediction that Bitcoin would likely experience a sell-off before the death cross followed by a rally afterward.
Cowen notes this pattern has occurred consistently in recent years. Bitcoin found local bottoms around death cross events in 2023, 2022, and even 2019.
The key question is whether the current rally will lead to a higher or a lower high, similar to what happened in 2019 when Bitcoin rallied after a death cross but eventually made a slightly lower low before establishing a double bottom and beginning a more substantial uptrend.
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Why It Matters: Despite the recent volatility, Cowen emphasizes that Bitcoin has maintained support above its 2024 high, showing resilience compared to traditional markets. 
&#8220;The S&amp;P and the NASDAQ essentially already tested those prior yearly highs,&#8221; he noted, pointing out that the NASDAQ even briefly dropped below its 2021 high <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44662164/us-stock-futures-slump-following-massive-tariff-induced-selloff-experts-warn-of-a-brewing-great-depression-like-pattern">during the recent sell-off</a>.
For investors concerned about further downside, Cowen identifies the range between the 2021 high and the 2024 high as critical support that would need to hold for the current cycle to remain intact. 
A drop below this range could signal the cycle has peaked, potentially leading to a more extended bearish period.
The analyst attributes much of the recent market uncertainty to the constantly changing tariff situation.
 &#8220;For the markets, it&#8217;s not even the tariffs that are the biggest deal, it&#8217;s the uncertainty around them,&#8221; Cowen stated.
Cowen&#8217;s most important message centers on avoiding emotional trading decisions. 
He warns against panic selling after significant drops and then buying back during counter-trend rallies. This can lead to poor results.
Instead, he advocates for strategic risk management. Investors should have considered reducing exposure back in January when &#8220;perfection was getting priced in&#8221; rather than panic-selling after a 30% drop, he adds.
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Bitcoin Surges Back To $85,000: What Does The Technical Analysis Show?

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), hinted at a resumption of its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) buying streak following a week&#8217;s pause.
What happened: Saylor took to X on Sunday to post a chart that tracks the company's Bitcoin purchases, with a cryptic caption, "No Tariffs on Orange Dots."
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&mdash; Michael Saylor (@saylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/1911408383808217104?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Notably, similar Sunday posts with mysterious messaging have piqued the market's interest recently, as they have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/02/43583287/michael-saylor-declares-death-to-blue-lines-long-live-green-dots-is-strategys-btc-purchase-streak-about-to-resume">almost always</a> preceded Bitcoin acquisitions the following Monday.&nbsp;
If Saylor's firm does announce BTC buys on Monday, it'd <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44671650/strategy-reports-59-billion-in-unrealized-bitcoin-losses-pauses-new-purchases">mark a resumption after a week's pause</a>. In a recent SEC filing, Strategy revealed that no additional BTC was purchased during the week ending April 6.
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As of this writing, Strategy's Bitcoin stockpile has grown to 528,185 BTCs, worth $44.68 billion, with an unrealized profit of 25%, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">according </a>to&nbsp; bitcointreasuries.com.
Why It Matters: Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market witnessed a much-needed rebound last week after President Donald Trump <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44782168/dogecoin-xrp-pumped-in-last-weeks-rebound-but-this-under-the-radar-token-was-the-real-head-turner-with-a-134-rally">relaxed his sweeping tariff measures</a>, which had been the sector&#8217;s undoing recently.
However, Bitcoin mining, a critical part of the industry, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44672428/analyst-warns-tariffs-could-push-us-bitcoin-mining-build-costs-20-higher">may face disruptions</a>, as most U.S.-based miners rely on China for supplies of application-specific integrated circuits and the equipment that includes these chips. 
Analyst John Todaro warned that material costs for core infrastructure at U.S. Bitcoin mining sites could rise by roughly 20%, threatening to cut into miners' profits.
Notably, the U.S. has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/04/44778488/as-trump-intensifies-tariff-war-with-china-global-economy-feels-the-tremors-whats-the-endgame-here">raised import duties on Chinese goods</a> to a whopping 145% as a result of the uncompromising stance taken by the two countries.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $84,717.19, up 0.41% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.&nbsp;
Shares of Strategy were up 2.21% in pre-market trading after closing 10.2% higher at $299.98 during Friday's regular session.&nbsp;
MSTR demonstrated a high momentum score—a measure of the stock&#8217;s relative strength based on its price movement patterns and volatility over multiple timeframes—as of this writing. To find out similar high-momentum stocks,  go to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Michael Saylor Signals Resumption Of Strategy's Bitcoin-Buying Streak After A Week's Break: 'No Tariffs On Orange Dots'

Leading cryptocurrencies traded sideways on Sunday after President Donald Trump's tariff reprieve on technology products.
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<td>-0.41%</td>
<td>$84,801.98</td>
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<td>-1.16%</td>
<td>$1,619.24</td>
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<td>-0.76%</td>
<td>$0.1657</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin touched an intraday high of $86,015 before being dragged down by profit-taking. The apex cryptocurrency had a rough start to the week but has recovered, gaining over 7% in the last seven days.
Meanwhile, Ethereum struggled to reclaim $1,700, wobbling in the $1,600 region throughout the week.&nbsp;
Bitcoin maintained a market dominance of more than 62%, while Ethereum&#8217;s share fell to 7.3%.&nbsp;
Nearly $340 million was liquidated from the market in the last 24 hours, with over $225 million in long positions erased.
Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest fell by 5.47% in the last 24 hours. Moreover, the Long/Short Ratio on Binance rose to 0.94, indicating an increase in bullish positioning for the asset.
The market sentiment was one of "Fear," according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index, marking an improvement from the "Extreme Fear" witnessed last week.
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<td>5.12%</td>
<td>$0.01652</td>
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<td>3.71%</td>
<td>$0.255</td>
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<td>2.74%</td>
<td>$0.4993</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.68 trillion, following a marginal decline of 0.84% in the last 24 hours.
Stock futures edged higher Sunday overnight. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Futures rose 147 points, or 0.36%, as of 8:30 p.m. EDT.&nbsp; Futures tied to the S&amp;P 500 added 0.74%, while Nasdaq 100 Futures spiked 1.25%.
The latest spike followed <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44778464/trump-administration-grants-tariff-reprieve-to-tech-industry-apple-and-nvidia-among-beneficiaries">Trump's exemptions</a> on consumer electronics and semiconductors, including those from China, from reciprocal tariffs, providing temporary relief to tech behemoths like Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>).
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Analyst Notes: Popular blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant noticed the narrowing difference between Binance's perpetual futures price and the spot price of Bitcoin.
"The perpetual-spot gap can shift quickly and often leads price action. If it turns positive soon, it could be a clear sign of returning buyer confidence and the potential for another bullish wave," CryptoQuant added. "A positive gap indicates that traders are willing to pay a premium on futures, reflecting confidence in continued upside."
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">The Bitcoin Perpetual-Spot Gap Is Narrowing "The Perpetual-Spot Gap can shift quickly and often leads price action. If it turns positive soon, it could be a clear sign of returning buyer confidence and the potential for another bullish wave." – By <a href="https://twitter.com/joao_wedson?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@joao_wedson</a> <a href="https://t.co/T74gzwaLMz">pic.twitter.com/T74gzwaLMz</a>
&mdash; CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/cryptoquant_com/status/1911508046020280731?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez highlighted $86,000 as a key resistance zone for Bitcoin.
"A rejection could send it back to $79,000, but a breakout might open the path to $97,000," the analyst predicted.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">$86,000 is a key resistance zone for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a>. A rejection could send it back to $79,000, but a breakout might open the path to $97,000. <a href="https://t.co/wf8hHxcq0T">pic.twitter.com/wf8hHxcq0T</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1911510702545842556?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 13, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin, Dogecoin Flat, Ethereum Slides After Trump's Breather On Tech Tariffs: $79,000 Or $97,000? Analyst Predicts Next Moves For BTC

The past week in the world of cryptocurrency was nothing short of eventful. The market saw significant fluctuations, largely influenced by President Donald Trump&#8217;s tariff announcements. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) soared to new heights, only to tumble shortly after. Meanwhile, Ripple (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) made headlines with a bold acquisition and a promising forecast.
Here&#8217;s a recap of the top stories.
Bitcoin Soars Amid Tariff Announcements
Bitcoin reached a staggering $82,000 this week, following a short squeeze that liquidated $75 million in bearish bets within an hour. This surge came after President Trump announced a 125% tariff on China while pausing reciprocal tariffs on 75 other countries for 90 days.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44720127/bitcoin-hits-82000-as-president-trump-announces-90-day-pause-on-reciprocal-tariffs-for-all-countries-but-china">Read the full article here.</a>
Crypto Market Cap Drops Following Tariff Announcement
Following President Trump&#8217;s sweeping tariff announcement, the cryptocurrency market cap dropped 2.80% in 24 hours to $2.54 trillion. This came after Trump imposed a 145% duty on Chinese imports and a 10% universal tariff on most other goods.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44754189/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-tumble-as-trump-ups-china-tariffs-scraps-irs-rule-in-nod-to-crypto-voters-rising-yuan-could-boost-altcoins-says-analyst">Read the full article here.</a>
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XRP To Overtake Ethereum By 2028, Predicts Standard Chartered
Standard Chartered has forecasted that XRP&#8217;s market capitalization will surpass Ethereum&#8217;s by the end of 2028. This bold prediction was made by Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, who highlighted XRP&#8217;s growing role in cross-border payments.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44683138/xrp-will-overtake-ethereum-by-2028-standard-chartered">Read the full article here.</a>
Ripple Acquires Prime Broker Hidden Road
Ripple, the blockchain firm behind XRP, has agreed to acquire prime brokerage firm Hidden Road in a deal valued at $1.25 billion. This acquisition marks Ripple&#8217;s most significant move yet to expand its offerings for institutional clients, according to CEO Brad Garlinghouse.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/44692019/ripple-acquires-prime-broker-hidden-road-for-1-25-billion">Read the full article here.</a>
Bitcoin May Decouple From Stocks Amid Tariff-Fueled Recession
Bitcoin may have become increasingly correlated with stocks amid escalating trade war concerns, but one analyst predicts a deteriorating economic environment will eventually decouple the apex cryptocurrency from the risk-on sector. Michael Terpin, CEO of Transform Ventures, believes the ongoing tariff wars could trigger a recession, disrupting supply chains and causing job losses.
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This story was generated using <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/benzinga-neuro">Benzinga Neuro</a> and edited by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/author/ananya-gairola" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ananya Gairola</a>

Bitcoin's Wild Ride, Ripple's Big Move, Tariff Plunge, And More: This Week In Crypto

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) is climbing ahead of the weekend, trading around the $83,000 mark after bouncing from intraday lows around $78,953 Friday morning. The 4% gain comes as a new wave of institutional and government interest bolsters the crypto market's confidence, with Florida taking a major legislative step toward creating a state-level Bitcoin reserve.
Florida Passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill With Unanimous Support
The key catalyst behind Bitcoin's Friday rally is the Florida House Insurance and Banking Subcommittee's unanimous approval of HB 487, a bill that would allow the state to allocate up to $1.5 billion in public funds into Bitcoin.&nbsp;
It marks a historic moment for the crypto industry, making Florida the first U.S. state to advance a Bitcoin reserve bill through committee without a single vote against.
The bipartisan nature of the decision and its proposed scale have surprised many in both political and financial circles. Florida's move positions it at the front of an emerging race among U.S. states to build sovereign digital asset reserves.
Republican Representative Webster Barnaby, the bill's sponsor, argued that the legislation would put Florida "on the leading edge of this very new technology." The bill allows for investments in BTC through direct holdings, custodial solutions, or regulated exchange-traded products.
Florida joins a growing list of states considering or advancing similar legislation. New Hampshire's House passed its own Bitcoin reserve bill on April 10, while Arizona, Texas, and Oklahoma have bills pending. The common thread in these efforts is the aim to diversify state treasuries and gain exposure to what many view as the new frontier of digital finance.
Broader Crypto Sentiment Turns Bullish Again
The Bitcoin rally comes amid a broader rebound in crypto markets after a turbulent stretch fueled by tariff-related macro volatility. As of Friday, BTC trading volume is over $46 billion, with the digital asset holding steady gains despite an overall market cool-down.
Market sentiment appears to be shifting back toward optimism as investors digest a slew of positive developments this week—including easing geopolitical uncertainty and new pro-crypto stances from state governments.
Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), another top 10 token, rose 3.45% Friday, while Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) continued to struggle, slipping back below the $1,600 level.
Traders Eye Technical Levels as Confidence Builds
From a technical standpoint, Bitcoin's recent surge puts it in a potential breakout position ahead of the weekend. Analysts are watching closely to see if BTC can maintain support above $82,000—a key psychological and technical level.
A clean break above $83,000 to $84,000 could open the door to retesting 2025 highs set earlier this year. Conversely, a failure to hold $80,000 could see a short-term retest of support near $76,000 to $78,000.
Momentum appears to be favoring the bulls for now, especially as legislative wins like Florida's help solidify Bitcoin's reputation as a long-term strategic asset—not just a speculative vehicle.
Macro Backdrop: State-Level Crypto Adoption Gains Steam
While most of the crypto news cycle this week focused on tariff rollbacks and Bitcoin ETF speculation, Florida's Bitcoin Reserve Bill represents a more structural shift in how government entities view digital assets.
At a time when inflation remains sticky and traditional portfolios are under pressure, the idea of state treasuries allocating into BTC is gaining momentum. And with Florida's $1.5 billion allocation proposal receiving no opposition, it's likely that other states will accelerate similar legislation.
Bottom Line
Bitcoin's strength Friday is a sign of deepening institutional confidence. With the Florida House taking a historic step toward building a Bitcoin reserve and other states following suit, BTC's role as a sovereign-grade asset is becoming harder to ignore.
As the macro clouds begin to clear, and states like Florida go all-in on crypto infrastructure, traders and long-term investors alike will be watching closely.&nbsp;

Why Is Bitcoin Up Today? BTC Climbs Past $83K As Florida Passes Historic Bitcoin Reserve Bill

The cryptocurrency market cap dropped 2.80% in 24 hours to $2.54 trillion following President Donald Trump&#8216;s sweeping tariff announcement, imposing a 145% duty on Chinese imports and a 10% universal tariff on most other goods.
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<td>-3.34%</td>
<td>$79,672.33</td>
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<td>$1,532.89</td>
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<td>$0.1552</td>
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On Thursday, Trump signed legislation nullifying a revised Internal Revenue Service rule that had expanded the definition of &#8220;broker&#8221; to include decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges.
The rule, finalized during former President Joe Biden&#8216;s administration, was criticized by the crypto industry as unworkable for DeFi platforms that lack visibility into user identities. This action fulfills part of Trump&#8217;s campaign promise to be a &#8220;crypto president.&#8221;
The Crypto Fear and Greed Index registered at 21, remaining in &#8220;Fear&#8221; territory for the second consecutive day, significantly down from November&#8217;s yearly high of 88.
Over $297.81 million in crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, affecting 101,191 traders. The largest single liquidation occurred on Binance&#8217;s ETH-USDT pair, worth $11.85 million, according to CoinGlass.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>$0.5761</td>
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<td>$3.54</td>
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Traditional markets reeled from Trump&#8217;s announcement of a temporary 10% universal tariff on most imports and a 145% duty on Chinese goods.
In Thursday's session, the S&amp;P 500, tracked by SPDR S&amp;P 500 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), closed at 5,268, down 3.46% after plunging over 4% earlier in the day. The Nasdaq-100, tracked by Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), dropped 4.19% to 18,343. 
Futures <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44753780/us-futures-slide-nikkei-crashes-over-5-as-markets-reel-from-trumps-tariff-shock-and-await-key-inflation-data-bank-earnings">extended the slide Thursday night</a>, with Nasdaq-100 futures falling 1.26% to 18,251.75, S&amp;P 500 futures down 1.04% to 5,247.00, and Dow futures slipping 0.88% to 39,448.00. 
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Analyst Notes:
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe noted the correlation between Yuan strength and Ethereum performance, suggesting a Yuan bounce could improve conditions for altcoins. He added that a decline in Treasury yields and gold prices, alongside dollar weakness, would create favorable conditions for the crypto market.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Presumably I&#39;d want to see Yields to tumble down, alongside the Dollar and Gold to go down. The correlation between strength on the Yuan and <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24ETH&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$ETH</a> is massive and that&#39;s why I think that we should see a bounce up in the Yuan to improve the conditions for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Altcoins?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Altcoins</a>. <a href="https://t.co/HT9Q6tZUhX">pic.twitter.com/HT9Q6tZUhX</a>
&mdash; Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoMichNL/status/1910356346731458570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Popular on-chain analytics firm, Santiment, reported 132 new wallets holding 10+ BTC in the past day, indicating &#8220;a higher level of confidence from crypto&#8217;s key stakeholders&#8221; following Trump&#8217;s tariff announcement.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f433;&#x1f988; Bitcoin&#39;s whales and sharks are growing in number, indicating a sudden shift after Trump implemented his 90-day tariff pause yesterday. Over the past day, +132 more 10+ <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> wallets exist, indicating a higher level of confidence from crypto&#39;s key stakeholders. <a href="https://t.co/5Q1MUxWBeP">pic.twitter.com/5Q1MUxWBeP</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1910421739940851945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Technical analyst Ali Martinez warned of several bearish signals on Bitcoin&#8217;s chart, including a recent death cross formation and the SuperTrend indicator showing a &#8220;Sell&#8221; signal. Martinez identified key resistance levels at $82,500 (monthly open), the descending trendline from all-time high around $84,000, and moving averages at $85,800 (50-day) and $87,000 (200-day), suggesting significant technical barriers to overcome.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">While the recent <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> bounce has been strong, the higher time frames suggest caution: &#8211; Death cross recently formed on the daily chart &#8211; SuperTrend indicator still shows &quot;Sell&quot; &#8211; Monthly open at $82,500 acting as resistance &#8211; Descending trendline from ATH sits around… <a href="https://t.co/ugF6fawUeE">pic.twitter.com/ugF6fawUeE</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1910398935367115082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Traders now await Friday&#8217;s March producer price inflation data and earnings reports from JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. and Wells Fargo &amp; Co., which could further <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44751312/wall-street-on-edge-bank-earnings-inflation-data-consumer-sentiment-set-stage-for-friday-fireworks">influence market sentiment</a>.
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Tumble As Trump Ups China Tariffs, Scraps IRS Rule In Nod To Crypto Voters: Rising Yuan Could Boost Altcoins, Says Analyst

Leading coins maintained positive momentum Wednesday overnight after pro-cryptocurrency Paul Atkins was confirmed as SEC Chairman.
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<td>Gains +/-</td>
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<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>7.60%</td>
<td>$82,319.38</td>
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<td>11.98%</td>
<td>$1,645.63</td>
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<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>10.69%</td>
<td>$0.1579</td>
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What Happened: Bitcoin soared beyond $82,000, while Ethereum topped $1,600, spurring gains in the broader market and erasing some losses from last week&#8217;s &#8216;Liberation Day&#8217; measures.
Over $370 million in short positions was wiped out from the market in the last 24 hours, including $194 million in Bitcoin alone.
The dramatic reversal followed President Donald Trump's surprise announcement of a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/04/44720006/markets-take-off-as-trump-announces-90-day-tariff-pause-for-non-retaliating-nations-slaps-china-with-125-duty">90-day pause on tariffs for countries</a> that have not retaliated against U.S. trade measures.
Later in the day, the confirmation of Atkins as the new SEC chairman boosted sentiment. Atkins had previously stated that building a regulatory framework for digital assets <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/25/03/44531654/trumps-sec-pick-paul-atkins-says-his-top-priority-will-be-rational-crypto-regulations-marking-shift-from-gary-genslers-approach">would be his top priority</a>.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I&#39;m pleased Paul Atkins is confirmed as Chairman of the SEC. I sat down w/ Mr. Atkins to discuss digital asset legislation, empowering Wyoming's blockchain future &amp; implementing reforms to the regulatory rulemaking process. I&#39;m confident his leadership will bring positive change. <a href="https://t.co/1cpGrNjSrg">pic.twitter.com/1cpGrNjSrg</a>
&mdash; Senator Cynthia Lummis (@SenLummis) <a href="https://twitter.com/SenLummis/status/1910117597078512069?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Bitcoin&#8217;s Open Interest soared 9.65% in the last 24 hours, signaling a revival in speculative interest and an influx of new money into the derivatives market.
However, the majority of Binance traders flipped from bullish to bearish positioning for the apex cryptocurrency, according to the Long/Short ratio, implying expectations of a pullback.
The market sentiment improved from "Extreme Fear" to &#8220;Fear,&#8221; according to the Crypto Fear and Greed Index.
Top Gainers (24-Hours)
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<td>Fartcoin (FARTCOIN)</td>
<td>45.41%</td>
<td>$0.7705</td>
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<td>29.40%</td>
<td>$0.01457</td>
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<td>22.70%</td>
<td>$0.4868</td>
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The global cryptocurrency market capitalization stood at $2.62 trillion, following a jump of 7.81% in the last 24 hours.
Stocks made a historic comeback Wednesday following days of turmoil. The Dow Jones Industrial Average exploded 2,962.86 points, or 7.87%, to end at 40,608.45, marking its biggest gain since March 2020. The S&amp;P 500 skyrocketed 9.52% to 5,456.90, its best day since October 2008, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite lifted 12.16%, ending at 15,267.91.
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Analyst Notes: Popular on-chain analytics firm Santiment cautioned against the surge in optimism following the 90-day pause announcement.&nbsp;
The number of bullish comments for Bitcoin and Ethereum sharply exceeded bearish takes on social media.
"Crypto may rally for a bit as retail catches up with the news, but beware of the high level of FOMO and buying on &#8216;kick the can down the road&#8217; news on a topic that has remained unresolved," Santiment stated.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">&#x1f973; Trader sentiments have predictably flipped bullish with the US 90-day pause on tariffs. Crypto may rally for a bit as retail catches up with the news, but beware of the high level of FOMO and buying on &#39;kick the can down the road&#39; news on a topic that has remained unresolved. <a href="https://t.co/u7hhIfhpvA">pic.twitter.com/u7hhIfhpvA</a>
&mdash; Santiment (@santimentfeed) <a href="https://twitter.com/santimentfeed/status/1910051636573323334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Widely followed cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez noted Bitcoin's breakout from a range.&nbsp;
"If the $80,700 support holds, we could see an upswing to $84,000 or even $87,000," the analyst projected.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a> is breaking out of a channel! If the $80,700 support holds, we could see an upswing to $84,000 or even $87,000! <a href="https://t.co/HXSS8mGwaZ">pic.twitter.com/HXSS8mGwaZ</a>
&mdash; Ali (@ali_charts) <a href="https://twitter.com/ali_charts/status/1910032876977914272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2025</a></blockquote>
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