Crypto News Today : Is Bitcoin Going Up Again, XRP News, Pi Crypto News, Nvidia Stock

Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a hedge against political instability and uncertain monetary policies. Call skew remains elevated, with large volumes of BTC options, such as 500x BTC-30MAY25-104k-C and 800x BTC-27JUN25-135k-C, purchased last Friday. This suggests a more fundamentally robust rally compared to previous cycles.

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied President Trump’s claim that Xi Jinping called him recently, reaffirming that no discussions are taking place to resolve the ongoing tariff war. Despite Trump’s softened rhetoric, Beijing remains firm, demanding the removal of US tariffs on Chinese goods.

Sui DEXs saw a record-breaking $3.649 billion in trading volume from April 20–26, according to DeFiLlama data. Cetus dominated with 42.8% of the total volume, while Momentum surpassed Bluefin to become the second-largest Sui DEX, setting a single-day record of $91.59 million on April 27.

Tether has minted 1 billion $USDT on the Tron blockchain, bringing the total supply of $USDT on Tron to $71.71B. Since the start of 2025, Tether has issued a total of 12 billion $USDT on Tron, making it the chain with the largest supply of Tether.

Bitcoin’s recent surge is accompanied by a sharp rise in the Fear and Greed Index, indicating extreme greed in the market. This heightened optimism suggests that many investors are betting on further gains. However, such levels of greed often precede a local top, raising concerns about the sustainability of Bitcoin’s upward momentum. The market’s reaction to key resistance levels could determine whether the rally continues or falters.

Binance Wallet will host its 13th exclusive TGE event on April 29 from 8:00 to 10:00 (UTC), spotlighting the MilkyWay project. The Alpha Points threshold for subscription will be revealed before the event, and 20 million MILK tokens will be allocated for upcoming marketing efforts.

Binance has unveiled Fund Accounts, a solution for fund managers to pool investor assets and optimize trading strategies. This feature consolidates investor funds into omnibus accounts, offering streamlined portfolio management, flexible strategy execution, and NAV-based valuations. It enhances efficiency, fosters trust, and reduces operational costs for managers while supporting business growth.

Nine hours ago, 3520 BTC (worth $330.7M) was stolen and transferred to a suspicious address. The funds were quickly laundered through multiple instant exchanges and swapped for Monero (XMR), causing its price to spike by 50%. The incident highlights ongoing issues with crypto theft and money laundering.

Pi Coin has been consolidating between $0.53 and $0.69, but experts predict a breakout may be near. Dr. Altcoin forecasts a rally sparked by the Consensus Summit (May 14-16, 2025), where positive news could trigger investor excitement. With upcoming token unlockings in August and strong community support, Pi Coin may soon surpass its resistance levels, potentially reaching $1.00.

XRP has secured its position as the second most-traded cryptocurrency on SBI VC Trade, surpassing Ethereum (ETH) for the first time. Bitcoin remained the top performer, while Solana (SOL) and Dogecoin (DOGE) followed. XRP’s strong presence in Japan continues to grow, reaching mainstream acceptance with listings on platforms like Mercoin.

Bitcoin held steady on Monday after a strong rebound, buoyed by significant ETF inflows that surged to $3.06 billion last week. While the cryptocurrency rose 11% over the past week, concerns over U.S.-China trade tensions dampened further momentum. Bitcoin remains close to its two-month high of $95,000, but its performance is tied closely to stock markets rather than global trade developments, as traditional safe havens outperform it.

WLFI founders Zach Witkoff, Zak Folkman, and Chase Hero recently met Binance CEO CZ in Abu Dhabi. They discussed advancing global crypto adoption and setting new industry standards. CZ warned against potential negative media coverage but reaffirmed the team’s commitment to building and progressing in the crypto space.

Grayscale met with the U.S. SEC’s Cryptocurrency Task Force on April 21, seeking approval to amend its 19b-4 Form filings for the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH). The change aims to allow these funds to engage in Ethereum staking activities.