Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency markets experienced a period of fluctuation following the unveiling of a strategic digital asset reserve by the U.S. government, with Bitcoin and altcoins showing mixed results. While the announcement signaled a level of governmental recognition of digital assets, the market’s response was muted, primarily due to the reserve’s funding …

Oil prices in Asian trading remained nearly unchanged on Friday, hovering close to their weakest levels for the year, as fears of increased U.S. trade tariffs continued to dampen risk appetite. Brent crude futures for May delivery rose 0.2% to $69.60 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed …

Bitcoin fell 4.8% on Friday, sliding to $88,296.5 by 00:46 ET (05:46 GMT) as investor enthusiasm waned following U.S. President Donald Trump’s unveiling of a strategic reserve for cryptocurrency. The announcement, which came shortly after Trump’s crypto czar, David Sacks, outlined plans for the reserve, failed to spark significant market …

Oil prices surged sharply in Asian trading on Thursday, rebounding from multi-year lows as U.S. concessions on recent tariffs helped lift market sentiment. The recovery came as traders weighed increased U.S. tariff pressures on China, Canada, and Mexico against expectations of higher oil supplies following an OPEC+ agreement to boost …

Bitcoin rebounded on Wednesday after an extended rout in crypto prices spurred some bargain buying. The recovery was fueled by hopes that U.S. President Donald Trump might scale down his aggressive trade tariffs, which have weighed on risk appetite in recent sessions. After wild swings this week, Bitcoin—long the flagship …

Bitcoin tumbled on Tuesday, deepening its losses from the prior session, as excitement over U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed national cryptocurrency reserve quickly faded. The broader crypto market also suffered heavy losses, as investor sentiment took a hit from Trump’s tariff hikes on China, Canada, and Mexico, which escalated concerns …

The cryptocurrency market experienced a significant boost early Monday, with Bitcoin and other digital currencies like Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin, Solana, and Cardano seeing sharp price increases. This surge followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of a U.S. crypto strategic reserve aimed at bolstering the industry. Despite the rise, prices remained below …

Bitcoin surged on Monday, extending a sharp rebound from last week’s losses after U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to establishing a Crypto Strategic Reserve. The move, which includes Bitcoin among other major cryptocurrencies, fueled a rally across digital asset markets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency briefly touched $94,901.96 before …

Bitcoin dropped sharply on Friday, slipping below the psychologically significant $80,000 level as investors reacted to escalating U.S. trade tariff concerns and positioned themselves ahead of a key inflation report. The leading cryptocurrency declined 8.4% to $78,955.9 as of 02:11 ET (07:11 GMT), marking a loss of over 22% in …

Bitcoin continued its downward trend for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, as concerns over U.S. tariffs and broader risk-off sentiment weighed on the cryptocurrency market. At 02:12 ET (07:12 GMT): Bitcoin fell 2.8% to $86,246.28, remaining near its lowest level since mid-November 2024. The token had dipped as low …