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Metaplanet Inc. added 319 bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury. The Japanese firm made its latest buy at an average price of $83,147 per coin. This latest purchase brings the company's total bitcoin holdings to 4,525 BTC, with an aggregate cost basis of $408.1 million and an average acquisition price of $90,194. This move is part of Metaplanet’s broader bitcoin treasury operations strategy, launched in December 2024, aimed at using digital assets to enhance shareholder value. The company evaluates its performance through BTC Yield, a measure of bitcoin holding growth relative to share outstanding. For Q1 2025, its BTC yield reached 95.6%, with a year-to-date figure of 6.5% as of April 14. The acquisitions are supported by dynamic capital...

Bitcoin (BTC) is flat as East Asian markets open for the week, trading above $84K, as the White House presents mixed messages on semiconductor and technology component tariffs. Over the weekend, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that the White House’s decision to exempt items like smartphones, computers, and the semiconductors that power them from tariffs was a temporary measure. President Trump confirmed it later in a press briefing, stating that the tariff rate would be announced next week, but there would be some "flexibility" on the matter. "The market saw a material rebound as popular consumer electronics categories were exempted from the 125% tariffs on China," BTSE COO Jeff Mei told CoinDesk in a Telegram message. "Even...

Bitcoin is still expected to hit $1.8 million by 2035, despite recent price drops and reduced investor interest driven by global trade tensions. Joe Burnett, director of market research at Unchained, said Bitcoin remains in a long-term bullish cycle. He pointed to two models, the parallel model and Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin 24 model, that project Bitcoin prices of $1.8 million and $2.1 million, respectively, within the next decade. Burnett described both as solid base cases, noting that Bitcoin’s actual price could exceed those figures depending on broader economic factors. Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and CIO at Maelstrom, also gave a bullish forecast, suggesting that Bitcoin could reach $250,000 by the end of 2025 if the U.S...

As traditional gold markets heat up, crypto investors are following suit—flocking to tokenized versions of the precious metal that offer both price exposure and digital flexibility. Gold-backed cryptocurrencies like Paxos Gold (PAXG) and Tether Gold (XAUT) have risen 24.15% and 23.7% respectively year-to-date to new all-time highs above $3,300, roughly matching the performance of spot gold. Their prices have since receded slightly to $3,265 and $3,244, respectively. While gold-backed cryptocurrencies surged so far this year, the wider cryptocurrency market has been in a downtrend. Bitcoin (BTC) has lost more than 11% of its value so far this year, while the wider crypto market has fallen by a little over 30%. The tokens, which are...

Bitcoin (BTC) proponent Michael Saylor has hinted the company he co-founded, Strategy (MSTR), may be set to announce an additional BTC purchase this week shortly after revealing it expects a net loss in the first quarter of the year over unrealized losses on its massive BTC holdings. The company has added 80,785 BTC to its balance sheet since the beginning of the year after raising a total of $7.69 billion during the first quarter, with over half of that coming from common stock sales. Most, if not all, of those funds were used to buy bitcoin. On Sunday, Saylor posted a BTC holdings tracker to X, a move that typically precedes a purchase announcement, commenting there are “no tariffs on orange dots.” The comment implies the company’s...

World Liberty Financial, the crypto venture backed by U.S. President Donald Trump’s family, purchased $775,000 worth of SEI tokens as its altcoin accumulation strategy continues. The move was funded with USDC transferred from the project’s main wallet to a trading wallet that has been used in previous altcoin acquisitions, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The SEI purchase adds to a growing portfolio that includes not only the top two cryptocurrencies, bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), but also TRX, movement (MOVE), ondo (ONDO), and various other tokens. World Liberty Financial recently denied selling ether or any of its other positions after reports suggested a wallet belonging to the project sold around $8 million worth of the...

The world of cryptocurrencies is new, innovative and ever-changing. Depending on the cryptocurrency, if you got in on the ground floor, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen a sizable return on investment — as well as a large tax bill. If you are hoping to avoid the IRS getting all of the money you’ve made on your crypto investments, perhaps you should consider another route altogether this tax season: giving it away to a worthy cause. Here is why donating crypto could be the smartest move you make this year. Tax-Deductible Charitable Donations Adam Nash, CEO and co-founder of Daffy, highlighted that when it comes to tax codes, charitable deductions are one of the most generous ones allowed, giving the taxpayer the ability to...

If you're new to crypto, here's one idea you might not have heard before: Bitcoin could be ready to challenge the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency. That type of transformative change, of course, would be history-making, and it would require a fundamental restructuring of the global financial system -- sort of like we're seeing right now, with tariffs and the potential for a global trade war. In his annual letter to investors this year, BlackRock CEO and Chairman suggested that Bitcoin had the potential to replace the U.S. dollar as the world's reserve currency. Is that scenario really possible? And if it is, what does it mean for Bitcoin's future? The case for Bitcoin as a reserve currency There's obviously a lot to unpack...

Amid tariff pressures and a subsequent rollback, Bitcoin experienced a dramatic $10,000 swing over the past week. Ranging from a high of $84,000 to a low of $74,000, before rebounding to around $81,000. Despite the volatility, the leading cryptocurrency demonstrated resilience, suggesting that Bitcoin may be transitioning from a highly speculative asset to a steadier, more mature store of value. Senate confirms Paul Atkins as SEC chairman The Senate has voted to confirm Paul Atkins as the next Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman, signaling a fresh chapter in the agency's leadership. After the confirmation, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) praised Atkins’s deep expertise and forward-looking stance on...

Luxor Technology is focused on simplifying bitcoin mining through a variety of products, including mining pools, hashrate derivatives, data analytics, and ASIC brokerage to assist bitcoin miners in expanding their operations. A key part of their strategy includes mining pools, which help miners combine computational resources for better chances of receiving bitcoin block rewards. They operate a Full-Pay-Per-Share (FPPS) model, providing miners with revenue certainty irrespective of luck variance. This approach requires Luxor to maintain a strong balance sheet to manage the risk taken on from miners. In addition to mining pools, Luxor has developed a significant presence in the ASIC brokerage market, primarily acting as a broker to...

The proliferation of mainstream artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the last couple of years has stirred the crypto and blockchain industry to explore decentralized alternatives to Big Tech products. The synergy between AI and blockchain is built on addressing the risk of centralized ownership and access to data that powers AI. The theory is that decentralization can mitigate against the AI economy being driven by data owned by a few tech giants. It remains unclear whether this will prove to be a significant issue or if the blockchain industry will be able to address it. Nonetheless, crypto venture capitalists (VCs) are currently investing millions of dollars to explore the potential of decentralized AI. This area has attracted $917...

It’s been an exceptionally volatile week, but one measure may be signaling longer-term bullish sentiment for bitcoin. The sell-off in equities began on April 3, spurred by President Donald Trump's tariff-led uncertainties. Each day since then has been marked by sharp moves in both directions. The panic has hit both the equities and bond markets, while gold has surged to new all-time highs, and the DXY Index has broken below 100 for the first time since July 2023. In response, the S&P Volatility Index (VIX)—often called Wall Street's "fear gauge"—has surged to its highest level since last August and this is where things get interesting for bitcoin. The ratio of bitcoin to VIX has hit 1,903 currently, touching a long-term trendline...

Bitcoin (BTC) rose over 1.5% to $84,900 Saturday, looking to break a three-month downtrend after the Trump administration issued new guidance on reciprocal tariffs, listing several exemptions like smartphones, computers, chips and other electronics. These exclusions, published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, list products from President Donald Trump's 125% China tariff and his baseline 10% global levy. The U.S. and China ratcheted up trade tensions this week, imposing import tariffs in excess of 100% over each other. Still, some sections of the financial market have priced in disinflation in the U.S., going against popular inflation fears and suggesting that the Fed might soon have a leeway to cut interest rates. The chart...

The concept of "safe haven" assets, traditionally associated with gold and government bonds during market turmoil, faces new challenges today. For decades, a common portfolio strategy involved 60% equities and 40% bonds, with capital flowing into gold and government bonds during market panics. These assets were considered slow, steady, and predictable, providing a safeguard against volatility. However, today's constantly active markets, geopolitical instability, and rising distrust in sovereign systems challenge this logic, prompting a reevaluation of what constitutes a safe haven. One asset entering this discussion is bitcoin. Known for its high volatility and often considered speculative, bitcoin has seen a remarkable surge since...

Ringkasan Kripto Sentimen pasaran kripto kekal bercampur-campur Harga pengeluar AS turun pertama kali semenjak Oktober 2023 Harga Emas mencecah kenaikan tertinggi dalam 2 tahun Pasaran kekal tidak menentu berikutan ketegangan dagangan yang berterusan, terutamanya antara A.S. dan China. Data terkini menunjukkan harga pengeluar di A.S. menurun secara tidak dijangka pada bulan Mac, menandakan penurunan pertama sejak Oktober 2023 dalam inflasi harga pengeluar. Wall Street Futures menunjukkan sedikit peningkatan, manakala penanda aras Eropah kebanyakannya mencatat penurunan. Pasaran Asia berakhir dengan catatan bercampur-campur. Indeks Dollar yang mengukur enam mata wang kembali meningkat selepas mencapai paras terendah 3 tahun. Hasil...

Ringkasan Kripto Dolar AS terus melemah akibat ketegangan perdagangan. Bitcoin naik perlahan walau dolar lemah. Pasaran kripto meningkat secara keseluruhan. Pasaran kripto sedang berdagang dalam keadaan bercampur sementara pasaran mencerna kelemahan dolar, di tengah ketegangan perdagangan yang berterusan. Indeks Dolar, atau DXY, satu ukuran kelemahan dolar berbanding enam mata wang utama, kini berdagang pada paras 99.75 selepas mencapai paras terendah dalam 3 tahun pada awal dagangan. Dolar telah terjejas teruk sejak Presiden Trump memperkenalkan tarif timbal balik yang besar ke atas rakan dagangannya. Walaupun DXY ditutup pada paras 103.81 pada hari itu, ia terus menurun dan mencecah paras terendah 99.01 pada hari Jumaat, paras...

Ringkasan Kripto Harga Kripto Melonjak Kuat Pasaran Eropah Meningkat Kukuh Indeks Dolar Terus Menurun Kenaikan harga pengguna di AS lebih rendah dari jangkaan, tidak berjaya merangsang sentimen pasaran apabila ketidaktentuan meningkat. Kesan kenaikan tarif ke atas inflasi di AS menjejaskan suasana. Futures Wall Street berubah arah dan kini mengalami kerugian selepas euforia mengenai penangguhan tarif mereda. Penanda aras Eropah menunjukkan peningkatan yang kukuh sementara pasaran Asia menamatkan dagangan dengan nada positif. Indeks Dolar enam mata wang terus menurun. Hasil bon kebanyakannya menurun. Perang perdagangan dan pembinaan inventori yang lebih besar daripada jangkaan di AS melemahkan harga minyak mentah. Emas melonjak...

Global economic uncertainties and escalating trade tensions are creating ripple effects throughout cryptocurrency markets, with Dogecoin demonstrating remarkable resilience amid the turbulence. After experiencing a sharp 21.2% correction that saw prices tumble from $0.165 to $0.130, DOGE has staged a significant recovery, while the broader crypto market staged a comeback as the CoinDesk 20 Index rose 9% in the last 24 hours. It established strong support around the $0.142-$0.145 zone with substantial buying volume, confirming the rebound's legitimacy. Technical Analysis Breakdown DOGE/USD experienced extreme volatility, dropping from $0.165 to $0.130 (21.2% range) before staging a significant recovery. A strong bullish reversal...

It's safe to say that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is entering bear market territory. It's now down 30% from its January highs, and investors are understandably rattled. Wasn't 2025 supposed to be the year that Bitcoin skyrocketed in value on its way to $1 million? If you're feeling nervous about Bitcoin during a market decline, the good news is that there is a tried-and-true investment strategy that seems to be tailor-made for the current situation in the financial markets. What is DCA? That investment strategy is dollar-cost averaging (DCA), and it can be an important tool for crypto investors to capture Bitcoin's long-term price performance. At its core, DCA just means that you commit to buying a fixed amount of a certain asset on a...

Digital assets company BitGo has collaborated with Voltage to support “instant” Bitcoin transactions, by integrating the Lightning Network. The integration allows exchanges, neobanks, payment providers, and fintech platforms to integrate Lightning, enabling Bitcoin payments that are up to 90% quicker and 90% cheaper compared with traditional “on-chain transfers”. BitGo's expertise in institutional-grade custody and wallet security is said to help ramp up the adoption of Lightning across the globe, by equipping financial institutions with “secure” payment rails for Bitcoin and stablecoins. Besides, the partnership is said to pave the road for stablecoin payments over Lightning. BitGo CEO Mike Belshe said: "BitGo has always been at...