The cryptocurrency market has kicked off the weekend on a positive note. The market cap of the business has climbed by 2.74%, reaching $2.75 trillion. In the meantime, daily trading volumes cooled off, dropping 14.82% to $76 billion. Talking about, market sentiments, investors remain cautious as the Fear & Greed Index holds steady at 22.
Bitcoin Price Holds $84k
Bitcoin price today holds firm above the $84k level, with a 24-hour price spike of 2.96%, this has come despite a 3.79% drop in trading volume, now at $28.4 billion. Coming to its foothold in the industry, its market cap stands tall at $1.67 trillion, with price action ranging between $81,771 and $85,263 in the same period.
Ethereum also showed a healthy uptick, gaining 1.91% in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, XRP impressed with a 6.37% rise. Solana, however, stole the spotlight among the major altcoins, climbing 7.09% and emerging as today’s top-performing large-cap asset.
HYPE leads the top 100 altcoins with an impressive 12.08% jump, followed by ATOM up 10.92%, and KAS up 9.72%. On the flip side, PI saw the sharpest decline, dropping 15.08%, while TIA and TRX recorded minor losses of 1.54% and 1.47% respectively.
Stay tuned for every day updates from the world of cryptos!
FAQs
How much does 1 BTC cost today?
At press time, Bitcoin is priced at $84,255.41.
Which tokens have surged the highest today?
HYPE, ATOM, and KAS are today’s top gainers with 12.08%, 10.92%, and 9.72% respective gains.
How has Solana (SOL) performed today?
Solana price has risen 7.09% in the past 24 hours, leading the altcoin pack.
The crypto market shows positive signs in the second half of April 2025. Several divergence signals have appeared, suggesting a potential recovery for Bitcoin and altcoins.
Divergence is a key concept in data analysis. It happens when the values of two metrics suddenly shift and move in opposite directions compared to their previous trend. This often signals a change in price momentum. Based on expert analysis and market data, this article highlights five major divergence signals—three for Bitcoin and two for altcoins—to help investors better understand the market outlook.
3 Divergence Signals in April Point to a Bitcoin Price Rally
Historically, Bitcoin and the DXY Index (US Dollar Index) move in opposite directions. When DXY rises, Bitcoin tends to fall, and vice versa. But from September 2024 to March 2025, Bitcoin and the DXY moved in the same direction.
Joe Consorti, Head of Growth at TheyaBitcoin, noted that Bitcoin started decoupling from the US dollar after the announcement of the sweeping tariff regime. A chart from his post shows that in April, while the DXY fell sharply from 103.5 to 98.5, Bitcoin surged from around $75,000 to over $91,000.
Divergence Between BTC And USD. Source: Joe Consorti
This divergence may reflect investors turning to Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset amid global economic uncertainty caused by the tariffs.
“Bitcoin has been diverging from the US dollar since the US announced its sweeping tariff regime. Amidst this global economic reordering, gold and bitcoin are shining,” Joe Consorti predicted.
Another key divergence comes from Tuur Demeester, an advisor to Blockstream. He pointed out a separation between Bitcoin and the NASDAQ Index, which represents tech stocks. Historically, Bitcoin closely followed the NASDAQ due to its ties to tech and macroeconomic sentiment.
But in April 2025, Bitcoin started showing independent growth. It no longer moves in sync with the NASDAQ. While some, like Ecoinometrics, argue that this divergence isn’t necessarily bullish, Demeester remains optimistic.
Divergence Between Bitcoin And NASDAQ. Source: Ecoinometrics
“Bitcoin divergence” and “Bitcoin decoupling” will be dominant headlines for 2025,” Tuur Demeester said.
Specifically, NASDAQ has faced downward pressure from interest rate concerns and slowing growth. Meanwhile, Bitcoin has shown strength, with significant price gains. This suggests that Bitcoin is cementing its role as a standalone asset less tied to traditional markets.
Data from CryptoQuant highlights another divergence—this time in investor behavior. Long-term Bitcoin holders (LTH, those who’ve held BTC for over 155 days) began accumulating again after the recent local peak.
In contrast, short-term holders (STH) are selling off. This divergence often signals the early stage of a re-accumulation phase and hints at a future price rebound.
Bitcoin Long Term Holder Net Position Change. Source: CryptoQuant.
“Why This Divergence Matters? LTH behavior is generally associated with macro conviction, not speculative moves. STH activity is often emotional and reactive, driven by price volatility and fear. When LTH accumulation meets STH capitulation, it tends to signal early stages of a re-accumulation phase,” IT Tech, an analyst at CryptoQuant, predicted.
Altcoin Recovery Round the Corner
Divergence signals also appeared for altcoins, indicating a positive short-term outlook.
Jamie Coutts, Chief Crypto Analyst at Realvision, pointed to a key divergence using the “365-day new lows” indicator. This metric tracks how many altcoins hit their lowest point in the past year.
In April 2025, although altcoin market capitalization dropped to a new low, the number of altcoins hitting new 365-day lows decreased significantly. Historically, this pattern often precedes a recovery in altcoin market caps.
“Divergence shows downside momentum was exhausted,” Jamie Coutts said.
In simpler terms, fewer altcoins hitting rock bottom means less panic-selling. It suggests that negative market sentiment is weakening. At the same time, rising prices show renewed buying interest. These factors hint that altcoins may be gearing up for a recovery—or even an “altcoin season,” a period when altcoins outperform Bitcoin.
Another technical divergence comes from the RSI (Relative Strength Index) on the Bitcoin Dominance chart (BTC.D), noted by analyst Merlijn The Trader. This chart reflects Bitcoin’s share of the total crypto market capitalization.
“Bearish Divergence Spotted on BTC.D. Higher highs on the chart. Lower highs on RSI. This setup doesn’t lie. Altcoin strength is brewing. Watch for trade setups,” Merlijn said.
This pure technical divergence suggests that BTC.D might soon undergo a strong correction. If that happens, investors may shift more capital into altcoins.
The altcoin market cap (TOTAL3) rebounded by 20% in April, from $660 billion to over $800 billion. The divergence signals discussed above suggest that this recovery could continue.
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has sparked discussions with his recent Bitcoin price prediction to hit as much as $150K in 2025. Although the bullish prediction has fueled optimism among market participants, some call this target a bit conservative. Besides, Brandt has also shared a warning of a potential BTC crash after it reaches the cycle peak.
Peter Brandt Predicts Bitcoin Price’s Cycle Peak
In a recent post on X, Peter Brandt has shared a bold prediction. He suggested that Bitcoin price could hit its bull cycle peak by August or September 2025. However, he noted that BTC must reclaim its “broken parabolic slope.” According to Brandt, if this structure holds, the flagship crypto could touch between $125K and $150K in the current cycle.
However, what really caught the investors’ eye is Brandt projecting a BTC crash of more than 50% once it reaches its peak. Besides, he also tagged analyst Scott Melker, also known as The Wolf of All Streets, in his post. Scott Melker responded to the post, signaling his support for Brandt’s outlook and sparking discussions in the market.
Source: Peter Brandt, X
Despite that, some crypto enthusiasts view this target as underwhelming. Given BTC’s current momentum and growing institutional focus, many believe the crypto could rise much higher.
Meanwhile, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki recently predicted that Bitcoin price could soar as high as $200,000 by 2025. His bullish stance underscores the growing divide between conservative projections and bullish expectations.
BTC Hits Multi-Month High
Bitcoin price has recorded a new high since February, soaring past the $97,400 mark in the last 24 hours. However, during writing, it rested at $96,790 accompanied by a trading volume of $33.16 billion. Besides, the BTC Futures Open interest also rose by nearly 8%, reflecting the strong market confidence in the asset.
On the other hand, the US Spot BTC ETF regained momentum on April 1 after a brief pause, adding around $422 million in total. Considering all these latest market trends, it is likely that the flagship crypto might continue to move upwards in the coming days.
Meanwhile, a recent BTC price prediction also showed that the crypto is poised to hit $100K soon. However, with Brandt’s experience and Scott Melker’s support of the outlook, the investors should exercise due diligence while making their bets.
Bitcoin price took a major hit to fall as low as $78,000 for the first time since the middle of March. There is speculation that the worst is yet to come for Bitcoin with Monday open tipped to herald fresh bearish sentiments.
Bitcoin Price Falls Below $79K Ahead Of Monday Open
According to CoinMarketCap data, the cryptocurrency market is bleeding and Bitcoin is carrying its fair share after losing nearly 6% over the last day. The steep decline saw Bitcoin dip under $80K and slide to reach a daily bottom of $78,574 for the first time since mid-March.
Despite the steep drop, Bitcoin’s daily trading volume is surging at $26.61 billion, an 85% spike in the last 24 hours. The sudden decline comes barely a day after reports of Bitcoin decoupling from the S&P 500 to become a safe haven asset.
There are several reasons for Bitcoin’s recent decline with global trade tensions considered a key culprit for the slump. US tariffs and China’s retaliation have forced investors to play safe till the storm blows over, increasing Bitcoin’s selling pressure. Furthermore, cryptocurrency liquidations of nearly $600 million adversely affect Bitcoin price.
Fox Senior Correspondent Charles Gasparino shared a scoop from a market analyst that as markets open on Monday, it may herald selling pressure. Investors are bracing for impact after recent market performance has been largely underwhelming and the specter of US blanket tariffs looms in the distance.
“Monday is shaping up to be the ultimate pain day,” said Gasparino on X, hinting at a broader selloff for Bitcoin.
Is The Bull Market Over?
There is growing chatter in cryptocurrency circles that Bitcoin is in a bear market given its current price performance. CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju argues that the Bitcoin bull market is over, citing a string of on-chain data.
In his analysis, rising Bitcoin Realized Cap and stagnant market capitalization confirm that the bears are firmly in charge. Ju predicts that the bearish sentiment around Bitcoin can last for six months, dousing optimism for a short-term recovery.
Bitcoin’s recent price movement sees it cap off a torrid Q1, the worst in a decade after it fell by nearly 7%. The top cryptocurrency is dragging altcoins underwater with Ethereum losing a staggering 11.24% to trade at $1,590 as ETH price remains stuck under $2,000.
Other altcoins are undergoing a torrid patch with SOL and DOGE losing over 10% over the last day. ADA has shed 10.40% while XRP and BNB have lost 7.77% and 6.36% respectively. The global cryptocurrency market capitalization sits at $2.62 trillion as investors scan the horizon for a short-term price spurt ahead of Monday’s market opening.
