Bitcoin Climbs, but Storm Clouds Gather

DAILY MARKET OVERVIEW

The Calm Before... Something 🤔 

👋 Hey, Crypto Enthusiasts! It’s one of those “glass half-full, half-waiting-to-shatter” kind of days in crypto. Bitcoin is holding steady, but what about the global mood? Anything but calm.

Bitcoin continues grinding upward, currently hovering around $86K. But the next leg could go in either direction, and macro tensions are heating up fast.

🌍 China vs. U.S. Trade War Escalates

China just halted all purchases of Boeing aircraft and related equipment from U.S. companies. That move follows a new 125% retaliatory tariff on American goods over the weekend. These developments mark a significant step in the ongoing trade standoff between the two superpowers.

Trump, as expected, says he has no intention of backing down. A response is coming, and markets are watching closely.

🛠️ AWS Outage Shakes the Stack

Earlier today, Amazon Web Services experienced a partial outage, disrupting major crypto platforms including Binance, KuCoin, and wallets like Rabby.

Dr. Max Li, founder and CEO of OORT, a decentralized AI cloud provider, commented:

It’s a powerful reminder that web3 isn’t just a narrative - it’s a solution.

🏛️ Bitcoin at the White House? Yup.

In a major moment for adoption, Bitcoin advocate Anthony Pompliano sat down for an interview with Bo Hine, Executive Director of the U.S. President’s Council of Advisers for Digital Assets from inside the White House.

Hine dropped some huge statements:

• The U.S. continues planning its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, calling it the Fort Knox of digital assets.
  

• The government already holds 200,000 BTC and wants to scale that up to 1 million in the coming years.
  

• Bitcoin is officially being viewed as digital gold, and Trump is said to support this framing.
  

• While bullish, Hine acknowledged Bitcoin’s volatility, urging the public to approach it carefully and seek guidance.

He also made it clear: blockchain will reshape finance the way the internet reshaped communication. Despite the growing role of institutions, Bitcoin still delivers on its original promise of fast, low-cost value transfer and decentralized wealth storage.

📊 Big Data Incoming

Markets are bracing for fresh volatility tomorrow as several key data points drop:

• China’s GDP

• Eurozone and UK inflation figures

• U.S. industrial output

Any surprise in those numbers could quickly swing momentum across risk assets - crypto included.

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Traders Neutral, but Watching Closely

Bitcoin’s recovery from $74k has brought some confidence back, but it’s fragile. Traders are shifting from cautious optimism to a more neutral stance.

Most long setups are focused on BTC, while some alts - like Story (IP) and Trump-meme coin are being used as hedges or short-side plays.

📢 Who's Talking?

• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent does not seem worried about the economy and says they have "plenty of tools left" - calming fears for now.
  

• Michael Saylor continues to stack sats, adding stability to market sentiment with every purchase.
  

• GameStop rumors are still floating. Some believe they may have already bought BTC, though nothing’s confirmed.

📈 The “Digital Gold” Narrative Is Catching Fire

The concept of Bitcoin as digital gold is finally getting the mainstream spotlight it’s been waiting for, and the timing couldn’t be better. Between government interest, corporate adoption, and global instability, Bitcoin’s long-term value prop is clearer than ever.

• Long-term: Still very bullish

• Short-term: Highly uncertain

• Strategy: Most seasoned traders are leaning neutral and staying flexible

NEWS OVERVIEW

The Latest Crypto Headlines 📰 

South Korea delists KuCoin and other crypto apps in regulatory sweep
Apple and Google removed dozens of apps after regulators flagged unregistered foreign exchanges targeting Korean users.

Phantom sued over $500K meme coin hack, faces $3.1M in damages
A Solana wallet user claims Phantom’s design flaws allowed malware to steal funds and destroy a token project’s market cap.

Swedish MPs push for Bitcoin reserve as Europe debates crypto role
Two lawmakers have urged Sweden’s finance minister to consider holding BTC seized from legal cases as part of a national reserve.

Canada to launch world’s first spot Solana ETFs with staking
Four Solana ETFs approved to trade in Canada will offer staking rewards, beating the U.S. to the next phase of ETF innovation.

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Summary From The Top Influencers 📷️ 

🔊 Ivan on Tech – “Bitcoin: It Is Happening!!!!!!! (Imminent)” (15.04.2025)

Ivan’s Outlook: Bullish Momentum Is Building Fast.

Ivan believes we're at a turning point in the cycle. He's seeing "truffles" all over the macro landscape, subtle but powerful signals that the market may be preparing for liftoff.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Bitcoin is reacting to subtle macro cues: Ivan compares BTC to a truffle pig sniffing out bullish conditions. It’s showing surprising resilience despite no actual easing yet.
  

• Fed Leadership in Focus: The US Treasury is hinting at replacing Jerome Powell with someone more rate-cut friendly. Whether or not Powell stays, the message is clear — a dovish shift is coming.
  

• Bond Buybacks = Liquidity Injections: Treasury Secretary Bessant mentioned buybacks as a possibility, suggesting the government may step in to support the bond market. Liquidity = fuel for Bitcoin.
  

• VIX Has Likely Peaked: A lower volatility index suggests that uncertainty is behind us — historically, a green light for risk assets.
  

• Bitcoin Without Easing Has Already 7x’d: BTC has gone from $15K to over $100K without any real QE or stimulus. Ivan says: imagine what happens when the money printers really turn on.
  

• Bitcoin Act Momentum: The government is exploring budget-neutral ways to acquire BTC — via tariffs, gold revaluation, or creative financing. Bo Hines says: "We're getting as much as we can."
  

• Global Liquidity Surging: China’s M2 money supply is exploding upward. US liquidity is holding strong. This liquidity tide has historically preceded crypto rallies.
  

• On-Chain & Meme Culture: Ivan is bullish on meme coins that have formed classic bottom patterns and are reclaiming levels seen before blow-off tops. He also dives into Moralis tools to track altcoin activity.

🧠 Ivan's Final Take:
We’re entering the phase where narratives, liquidity, and institutional moves align. BTC hasn’t even seen easing yet, but the setup is screaming “imminent breakout.” If Bitcoin breaks above $90K, we escape the 2021 ghost and head for $150K to $200K.

🎙️ Lark Davis – “Is Bitcoin Ready to Explode?” (15.04.2025)

Lark’s Outlook: Cautiously Bullish, Watching Key Breakout Levels.

Lark is optimistic but grounded. He sees strong technical momentum but warns that we’re not out of the woods yet. The breakout is close, but we need confirmation.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Bitcoin Testing Major Resistance: BTC is at a key point, flirting with the 20-, 50-, and 200-day EMAs. Lark says either we break out hard, or we get another shakeout.
  

• Momentum Is Improving: Weekly MACD, 3-day MACD cross, RSI breakout, and hash ribbon buy signals are all flashing green. But confirmation requires a strong daily close.
  

• Rate Cuts & Liquidity Ahead: Lark highlights that global M2 growth, especially from China, is bullish. The Fed is also prepared to act if tariffs spark slowdown — cutting rates sooner than expected.
  

• Skeptical on Ethereum Short-Term: ETH is still weak compared to Solana. ETH needs to regain momentum or risk further mindshare loss. Lark is watching Solana, Jupiter, and other alt plays more closely.
  

• Solana Momentum Keeps Building: DEX volume dominance, ETF approval in Canada (with staking!), and broader community hype make Solana Lark’s favorite alt narrative right now.
  

• Altcoin Rotation Strategy: Lark is reducing ETH exposure and rotating into altcoins like Avalanche and Aptos, expecting them to outperform in the next rally.
  

• Real World Assets & Meme Coins: He sees major upside in under-the-radar L1s with U.S. regulatory alignment. Meme coins like Fartcoin and Dog With Hat are also getting attention — with the right setups, they’re outperforming "serious" projects.

🧠 Lark's Final Take:
BTC looks ready to explode if we close above key resistance. Macro is aligning, institutions are buying, and liquidity is rising. Altcoins are still weak, but the next rally could send many flying—his main advice: watch the 90K level on BTC.

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