Bitcoin’s price has left many investors confused after it dropped below $84,000. Despite strong bullish factors over the past week, its recent price movement is far from the high expectations set by analysts following the announcement of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Bitcoin Drops Over 6%
Bitcoin is currently trading at $80,909, down over 6% in the past day. Bitcoin has dropped 3.37% over the past week, with trading volumes down 53%. Despite the declining figures, Bitcoin whales are actively buying, accumulating more than 22,000 BTC in just three days.
Despite a week full of positive news, including the signing of an executive order for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, a Crypto Summit at the White House, and encouraging statements from the OCC, Bitcoin’s price is unexpectedly falling and could drop below $80K.
The Out-of-sync Price Action!
On March 7, President Trump signed an executive order to use seized Bitcoin rather than purchasing it from the market. This move caused Bitcoin’s price to drop over 6%, from $90,400 to $84,979. “The knee-jerk reaction lower likely stems from the realization that no actual budget has been allocated for BTC purchases in the near term,” QCP Capital shared in a recent note.
However, it also noted that while this wasn’t the bullish catalyst as many expected, it’s still positive for crypto. The risk of random Silkroad BTC sales disrupting the market is gone, and the U.S. government has reaffirmed its commitment to a long-term crypto strategy, it noted.
An analyst expressed surprise, saying that in his 8 years with Bitcoin, he never saw the price action so out of sync with the news. This week was one of the most bullish in Bitcoin’s history, yet the market is facing decline.
What is Causing The Drop?
Several factors are behind Bitcoin’s recent price drop. Macroeconomic issues, like new tariffs from the US, have sparked sell-offs in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Besides, the release of the non-farm payrolls (NFP) report on Friday suggests that the Federal Reserve might tighten monetary policy, which could hurt Bitcoin’s price.
Experts noted that while the executive order for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and the Crypto Summit were positive, the lack of concrete policies might have cooled investor enthusiasm. Besides, Bitcoin’s decline is also dragging altcoins down, with ETH, XRP, and BNB losing over 6%, 6% and 4% respectively in the last 24 hours.
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman nominee Paul Atkins will appear before the Senate Banking Committee for his long-awaited confirmation hearing in the coming week. The committee will decide whether Atkins is a suitable replacement for Gary Gensler and will also consider other pro-crypto nominations.
Paul Atkins US SEC Chair Hearing
According to the released schedule, the US Senate hearing for Atkins is scheduled for Thursday, March 27.
In addition to this hearing, the Senate panel intends to weigh the nomination of Jonathan Gould to serve in the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. Anyone who occupies this office is responsible for overseeing U.S. national banks. This is a key area of interest for crypto firms, especially to reverse the debanking menace permanently.
Before now, Paul Atkins served as a commissioner with the US SEC but is very supportive of digital asset initiatives.
He was in charge of a Washington firm that managed clients with financial compliance issues. The broader crypto ecosystem expects him to sustain the pro-crypto momentum that President Donald Trump brought to the US following his inauguration.
Paul Atkins the Trump Choice for SEC
In December, President Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins as the next chair of the SEC, citing his pro-crypto stance.
Trump also highlighted that Atkins is a proven leader in “common sense” regulations. At the time, several market observers pointed out the SEC’s regulation-by-enforcement approach.
Prior to his confirmation, Trump designated Mark Uyeda as acting Chairman. Uyeda has upheld the president’s pro-crypto agenda, and Atkins is expected to maintain the current status quo.
In the long term, he is expected to implement policies that favor the crypto ecosystem, which may eventually change the regulatory outlook of the region and attract more investors.
US SEC Turnaround Under Mark Uyeda
Mark Uyeda has served as the SEC’s interim chairman since January 20, when Trump was inaugurated.
In this position, many changes have come to the crypto ecosystem within two months. Some lawsuits against crypto firms have been retracted. While it started with the Coinbase lawsuit, other cases tied to Uniswap, Robinhood Crypto, OpenSea, and Kraken have also been closed.
The US SEC closed the Ripple lawsuit earlier this week, a major pivot that shows no legal obligation for Paul Atkins if confirmed. Similarly, the US President also recently signed an executive order establishing the strategic Bitcoin reserve.
This reserve, according to industry leaders, may also expand to altcoins like XRP soon.
Cardano price is floating above the $0.62 level on Sunday April 20, down 0.7% on the daily candle. However, derivatives trading signals observed over the weekend suggest recent Trump comments from Founder Charles Hoskinson are unlikely to impact ADA price action negatively in the week ahead
Cardano Bulls Cluster Around $0.60 Support as Charles Hoskinson Hints at Strained Trump Relationship
Over the weekend, ADA price action has been notably resilient, holding above the critical $0.60 support level.
This comes on the heels of an exclusive interview where Charles Hoskinson dismissed the importance of forging ties with the Trump administration.
Cardano Price Action, April 20 | Source: Coingecko
Despite being excluded from a recent White House crypto summit, Charles Hoskinson claims that the Cardano team has not established a close relationship with the Trump administration.
“I don’t need to make a deal with Trump,” Hoskinson told DL News during Paris Blockchain Week, downplaying the perceived political snub.
Notably, other crypto leaders such as Brian Armstrong (Coinbase) and Michael Saylor (MicroStrategy) met with Trump and top crypto advisors David Sacks and Bo Hines. In reference, Hoskinson emphasized that U.S. political proximity may offer optics but lacks long-term impact.
Cardano left out of Trump-backed Crypto Projects?
When Trump included ADA among five cryptocurrencies in his crypto strategic reserve proposal back in March 2025, it sparked optimism across the Cardano ecosystem.
Many hoped this would signal increased support from the Trump administration. However, a month later, while other crypto projects are actively aligning with U.S. political influencers, Cardano appears to have been sidelined.
Founder Charles Hoskinson remains unfazed in his latest interview, emphasizing that political proximity may offer short-term visibility but rarely leads to sustainable outcomes.
In contrast, Trump-backed WLFI recently unveiled plans to launch a USD1 stablecoin on Ethereum and BNB Chain, while also making strategic investments in tokens like Tron and Chainlink.
The Cardano community has taken note of ADA’s absence from these high-profile initiatives, sparking debate over why one of the industry’s most actively developed blockchains is being left out of Trump-linked crypto endeavors.
Cardano Derivatives Volumes Cross $700M as Markets Lean Bullish
Despite the political headlines surrounding Charles Hoskinson’s remarks, market participants are seemingly more focused on price action than policy drama.
Derivatives trading data over on Sunday April 20, reveals a optimistic, risk-tolerant stance from ADA traders.
As depicted in the Coinglass chart above, the total ADA derivatives trading volume surged by 8.62% to $716.28 million, while open interest edged up to $635.27 million up 1%.
Cardano Derivative Market Analysis, April 20 | Source: Coinglass
The increase in Open Interest matches up to the 1.2% downswing in Cardano spot prices on the day. This signals that bull traders are actively defending their positions to prevent a break down below the $0.60 price level.
What’s more telling is the behavior of traders across top exchanges. On Binance, the long/short ratio sits at 2.19, while OKX shows even more aggressive positioning with a ratio of 2.62, meaning more than two longs for every short. Among top traders, that bullish tilt remains intact, with long-to-short account ratios over 2:1 and position ratios still firmly long-biased.
This accumulation of leveraged long positions suggests that both retail and institutional participants are eyeing a move higher — possibly in anticipation of a breakout past the local resistance at $0.65, or simply confidence in ADA’s technical foundation above $0.60. However, the growing appetite for leverage comes with its own risks.
Cardano Price Analysis For the Week Ahead
Looking ahead, Cardano price outlook suggests bulls may face major stress tests to defend the $0.60 level. Howevrr, if bulls can maintain control and defend against cascading long liquidations, ADA could build enough momentum to challenge $0.65, potentially opening the door to a run toward $0.70.
But failure to hold that line could quickly dampen confidence, potentially sending ADA prices spiraling back toward $0.55.
Cardano Technical Price Analysis Today: Bulls Eye $0.65 as $0.60 Support Holds Steady
Cardano (ADA) enters the week with its price consolidating around $0.6203, where the 4-day SMA acts as immediate resistance. The flattening yellow 4-SMA line hovering near the current price reflects indecision, while the longer-term 60-SMA, sitting significantly higher at $0.7092, reinforces the presence of a persistent macro downtrend. Still, the tight price action and low volatility suggest an imminent breakout is in play.
The BBP (Bollinger Band Percent) currently prints at -0.0088, hinting at compressed volatility and a price trading slightly below its average range — often a precursor to explosive moves. Volume remains subdued at 46.4M, but this may indicate accumulation under resistance rather than a lack of interest.
Cardano Technical Price Analysis Today
If bulls maintain price stability above $0.60, this could build enough structural momentum to pierce the $0.65 level, a threshold that aligns with recent intra-range resistance.
In the broader market context, Bitcoin’s price forecast today leans neutral-bullish, showing range-bound strength above $83,000 in each of the last days of trading. This sets a supportive backdrop for ADA price outlook in the week ahead.
However, failure to hold $0.60 may expose ADA to cascading liquidations, potentially dragging price back toward $0.55. The week ahead will be crucial as volatility returns to the crypto majors.
Canada is set to launch the world’s first spot Solana ETFs after receiving regulatory approval from the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC). The green light allows several issuers, including Purpose, Evolve, CI, and 3iQ, to list their Solana ETFs.
The new financial products will be available to investors starting April 16, 2025, marking an important development in the cryptocurrency investment space.
Canada Approves Multiple Spot Solana ETFs
According to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, the OSC approved multiple SOL ETFs today. These ETFs will hold actual Solana tokens rather than relying on futures contracts, offering investors direct exposure to the cryptocurrency.
Purpose, Evolve, CI, and 3iQ are among the firms that have secured approval to launch these innovative products.
The launch of these ETFs coincides with an upward surge in the price of Solana. Over the past week, the price of Solana has seen a notable increase of 25%. Experts suggest that the growing institutional interest in Solana, further bolstered by these ETF products, could soon lead to even greater price appreciation. As the world’s first spot Solana ETFs hit the market, the launch is a critical step forward for altcoin-based investment products.
Staking Features and Yield Benefits
The newly approved SOL ETFs will engage in staking, which offers potential benefits for ETF investors, including enhanced returns compared to traditional investments.
Staking can improve yields and offset holding costs, making these ETFs more attractive. However, according to Balchunas, TD Bank will assist in processing staking information but will not directly facilitate it.
Staking could provide an edge for SOL ETFs over other cryptocurrency ETFs, such as Ethereum-based ETFs, especially with US SEC delaying Grayscale’s ETH Spot ETF staking proposal. The yield from staking and the token’s performance could offer additional incentives for investors looking to diversify their portfolios.
Solana Whale Moves and Growing ETF Expectations in the US
The approval of spot SOL ETFs in Canada comes during heightened activity in the Solana market. Amid the market activity, a whale moved 762,416 SOL, worth approximately $101 million, according to Whale Alert.
In another instance, 790,427 SOL, valued at over $105 million, was moved between unknown wallets. These large-scale transactions suggest that whales, or large holders of Solana, are preparing for future moves, possibly in anticipation of the market momentum the new ETFs could trigger. The approval of the first spot Solana ETFs in Canada follows the recent launch of the first-ever XRP ETF, Teucrium 2x Long Daily, in the U.S.
Concurrently, several major firms have already filed for approval to offer SOL ETFs in the United States. These firms include Grayscale, 21Shares, Bitwise, VanEck, and Franklin Templeton. In addition to the Canadian approval, market expectations for the approval of SOL ETFs in the United States are rising. Polymarket traders now assign an 81% probability to approving a Solana ETF by the end of 2025, up from just 65% in early 2025.
