Here’s your daily scoop of the hottest stories moving the crypto markets right now. From government regulations to whale moves and corporate Bitcoin plays — here are the top 10 headlines shaking the blockchain world today
1. Michael Saylor Pauses Bitcoin Buys as BTC Falls Below $87K
Despite a sharp price drop, MicroStrategy chose not to accumulate more Bitcoin this week. The firm reported a staggering $5.91 billion in unrealized losses for Q1, signaling a more cautious stance for now.
2. Fake News on Trade Tariffs Sparks Market Chaos
Reports of a “90-day tariff pause” were debunked — and both stocks and crypto took a hit. However, data shows Bitcoin whales are still actively accumulating, seeing this as a long-term buying opportunity.
3. Metaplanet Repays ¥2B Bonds Early, Doubles Down on BTC
Japanese giant Metaplanet is playing the long game, becoming one of the biggest corporate Bitcoin holders. This week, they repaid ¥2 billion in bonds ahead of schedule and reaffirmed confidence in BTC, even on “down days.”
4. Trump’s New Tariffs Rattle Markets, Hayes Buys the Dip
Bitcoin dropped under pressure from Trump’s latest round of global trade tariffs. But seasoned investors like Arthur Hayes are treating the drop as a discounted entry point.
5. Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $80K as Stocks Stabilize
After a jittery weekend, both BTC and US equities rebounded. Bitcoin is back above $80K, and fears of a financial “Black Monday” were temporarily put to rest.
6. Federal Crypto Holdings Disclosure Deadline Hits Today
Under an executive order by President Trump, all US federal agencies must report their cryptocurrency holdings to the Treasury by April 7. The move aims to increase fiscal transparency and crypto oversight.
7. Bill Ackman Thinks Trump Might Delay Tariffs
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman—who backed the crypto industry during the FTX collapse—predicts Trump could postpone tariffs to maintain strategic deal-making flexibility.
8. Trump’s “Economic Medicine” Hits Crypto Hard
New US tariffs went live on April 5: 34% on China, 24% on Japan, and 20% on the EU. The result? A sharp decline in crypto prices and global stocks. Market makers are reassessing risk.
9. $240M Exits Crypto ETPs in One Week
According to CoinShares, crypto ETPs saw $240 million in outflows last week. Grayscale alone has lost over $1.4 billion in assets under management this year.
10. Galactic Teams Up with Sports Illustrated for Betting Platform
Galactic is set to launch SI Predict, a licensed prediction platform in collaboration with Sports Illustrated. It promises a clean UI and seamless UX. Launching Q2 2025.
