4 Things That Could Impact Bitcoin and Crypto Markets in the Week Ahead

Crypto and stock markets saw some recovery last week as sentiment improved. However, many analysts think that US equities are not out of the woods yet. Escalating global trade tensions have almost dragged stocks into a bear market. Tariff uncertainty, signs of an economic slowdown, and persistent inflation continue to impact consumer and investor sentiment….

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RUNE Slump Hits THORChain’s DeFi USD TVL in Q1, But Native Deposits Surge

THORChain weathered a turbulent start to 2025, as the Layer 1 network faced mounting macroeconomic pressure, internal network challenges, and shifting altcoin sentiment. Following a volatile end to 2024, THORChain’s native token, RUNE, suffered a sharp correction in Q1 2025 and ended up closing the quarter at $1.14, down 74.5% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ). This significantly underperformed…

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Bitcoin acts like ‘store of value that it is’ amid Trump policy chaos: NYDIG

Bitcoin is starting to act as a store of value during times of “US-risk-off” sentiment, marking a potential shift in its relationship with traditional assets, according to the New York Digital Investment Group. Bitcoin (BTC) felt “noticeably different” over the trading week ended April 25, NYDIG’s global head of research Greg Cipolaro said in an…

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