As the trade war between the United States and China threatens the global balance, bitcoin is gradually emerging as the next international reserve currency.
Long suppressed by regulations deemed hostile, the American crypto industry may be on the brink of a major turnaround. Indeed, Donald Trump's return to the White House is accompanied by a clear shift in direction: to make the United States a bastion of financial technologies. An unprecedented discourse is taking root at the top of the state, driven by a desire to break away from the Biden era. Behind the announcements, a strategy is taking shape, promising a new momentum for cryptos and a rehabilitation of the sector in the eyes of regulators.
The American markets experienced a spectacular turnaround this Wednesday, April 9, leading to a surge in bitcoin-related stocks. The cause: the 90-day pause on tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. A partial truce that excludes China but was enough to rekindle the appetite for crypto assets.
As the BRICS intensify their dedollarization strategy, Beijing and Moscow are taking an unprecedented step: using bitcoin to settle certain trade transactions. This initiative, revealed by VanEck, marks a symbolic turning point in the internationalization of cryptocurrencies. It reflects a clear intention to break free from financial circuits dominated by the West, aiming to give bitcoin a new geopolitical role. This shift could herald a new monetary order in which cryptocurrencies redefine the levers of economic sovereignty.
Shiba Inu refuses to add a zero, resisting with the elegance of a vigilant doge. But without a jolt from big brother Bitcoin, the rally is still just a pious wish.
In just a matter of minutes, bitcoin crossed a symbolic threshold: $82,000. A meteoric rise, directly linked to Donald Trump's surprise announcement. The American president declared a 90-day truce on reciprocal tariffs with several countries while toughening his stance against China. The markets, thirsty for certainty, reacted in a cascade. But behind these spectacular figures lies a more complex reality: bitcoin, far from being just a speculative asset, is establishing itself as a barometer of geopolitical tensions.
In the face of the recent plunge of bitcoin below the $75,000 mark, Michael Saylor, president of MicroStrategy's strategy, needed just one word to reaffirm his position: "HODL." This emblematic term of the crypto community perfectly summarizes the businessman’s philosophy.
Bitcoin is facing increasing pressure since the resurgence of the trade war initiated by Donald Trump. While many hoped to see the asset detach from the influence of Wall Street, reality is catching up with the markets: the rise in U.S. bond yields is dampening initial enthusiasm.
The Sino-American economic war is flaring up again and dragging the yuan down with it. In response to Donald Trump's aggressive decision to impose drastic tariffs on Chinese products, Beijing is retaliating by intentionally allowing its currency to slide to its lowest levels since 2023. The unexpected consequence? A massive rush of Chinese investors towards bitcoin, which has become a lifeline in the face of uncertainty.
According to Arthur Hayes, founder of BitMEX, China's reaction to the new American tariffs could trigger a massive capital flight towards bitcoin. This dynamic, which has already been observed in the past, could reignite the bullish trend of the crypto market in 2025.
The trade war orchestrated by Donald Trump has reached an unprecedented level, with record tariffs of 104% imposed on Chinese products. This sudden, almost surreal escalation has caught the crypto markets off guard, immediately plunging bitcoin into a downward spiral. But is this decline sustainable or merely a masked opportunity?
Michael Saylor, an emblematic figure of Bitcoin, has long wielded his strategy as a banner of absolute hodl. However, a recent filing with the SEC has begun to crack this narrative. The man who promised to bequeath his BTC to a dedicated foundation is now considering selling — at least under duress. A turnaround that raises questions: how far can one challenge financial and regulatory realities in the name of conviction?
James Murphy is suing the U.S. government under a FOIA complaint, hoping to obtain documents regarding the identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, following revelations from a DHS agent about a meeting in 2019.
The crypto market is regaining its colors after the "Black Monday" on April 7, which led to over one billion dollars in liquidations within 24 hours. Currently, the global crypto market capitalization stands at 2.53 trillion dollars, up 3.08% in a day, signaling a possible return of investor confidence.
Bitcoin is catching everyone off guard. Amid a stock market collapse triggered by Trump's new tariffs, the cryptocurrency is showing unexpected resilience. While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are plummeting, and gold is struggling to reassure, BTC is gaining ground. This movement shakes up the certainties about its correlation with traditional markets and rekindles the debate: is Bitcoin establishing itself as a fully-fledged asset during systemic crises?
1 Zettahash, a technical victory for Bitcoin, but a chilling economic blow for miners: a record power that hides compressed margins and falling prices.
After reaching a new historical record at the beginning of the year, bitcoin recorded a decline of over 15% in the first quarter of 2025. This situation is causing concern among many short-term investors who are leaving the market with significant losses, comparable to those observed during the FTX collapse.
Bitcoin, often regarded as a safe haven against the volatility of traditional markets, finds itself this week caught in a global storm fueled by trade tensions between the United States and the rest of the world. Following a series of economic shocks, some analysts do not hesitate to compare the current situation to a Black Monday 2.0. But is it really the end of the bull market for Bitcoin or just a simple correction phase? Here are five key points to remember this week to understand the challenges Bitcoin is facing.
The storm is hitting crypto. On the night of April 7, 2025, Bitcoin collapsed below the symbolic threshold of $75,000, hitting an intraday low of $74,637! In just 24 hours, the leading cryptocurrency lost more than 10%, triggering a shockwave across the entire market.
While stock markets are experiencing a historic loss, Bitcoin is losing ground and has fallen below 80,000 dollars. This decline, far from being trivial, reignites the debate about its safe haven function. At a time when trade and political tensions are reshaping the global economy, the line between traditional assets and cryptocurrencies is blurring. A moment of truth is therefore approaching for BTC and for investors' allocation strategies.
The crypto market is experiencing one of its most violent crashes today. After resisting the Trump storm until now, it has finally given in! In just 60 minutes, over 200 million dollars have been liquidated, taking with them the hopes for a short-term rebound. As a result, the total market has fallen to 2.51 trillion dollars, showing a loss of more than 5% in less than 24 hours.
Numbers are plummeting, volumes are exploding, and institutional investors are quietly slipping away. Bitcoin ETFs may be entering this pivotal moment where silence speaks louder than words.
A historic day on Wall Street: on April 4, 2025, American markets lost $3.25 trillion, more than the total market capitalization of crypto. This brutal drop, triggered by tariff measures from Trump, reveals a deep crisis. Bitcoin, however, endures. An analysis of an economic shift.
The mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, celebrates his 50th birthday today, as his innovation revolutionizes global finance and now attracts major economic powers.
Bitcoin shows a surprising resilience in the face of market collapse. While gold retreats, it rises alone toward $100,000, fueled by a breakthrough narrative.
Bitcoin may soon have to sacrifice some of its coins to survive the quantum era. In the face of the growing threat from quantum computers, a radical plan is on the table: to permanently burn thousands of bitcoins. This controversial project, called QRAMP ("Quantum-Resistant Address Migration Protocol"), proposes a hard fork to secure the network at the cost of a partial destruction of non-migrated BTC. The Bitcoin community must now choose between immediate security and absolute adherence to the original principles of cryptocurrency.
The sentiment for bitcoin is at its lowest since the beginning of 2023. However, several analysts are identifying encouraging signs of a possible change in momentum as the queen of cryptos shows remarkable resilience in the face of recent volatility in the US stock markets.
The famous video game franchise Fortnite has just integrated a replica of a Bitcoin mining farm into its latest update. This provocative reference has propelled the game-inspired memecoin "Dill Bits" to over 200%. A crypto nod that resonates beyond the virtual.
Bitcoin could surge to $88,500 this weekend, according to Standard Chartered. Indeed, far from a simple bullish prediction, this projection is part of a complete re-evaluation of the asset's role. For the bank, BTC no longer mimics gold. It now behaves like a leading technological asset, capable of weathering macroeconomic shocks. In a tense market, this stance redraws the lines of an asset undergoing a strategic transformation.
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex and a prominent figure in the crypto ecosystem, recently expressed his support for tariff policies as a lever to strengthen assets such as Bitcoin and Gold. In an uncertain global context, marked by economic and geopolitical tensions, Hayes believes that these assets can serve as shields against inflation and market volatility.