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U.S. Bitcoin ETFs are seeing significant momentum, with an impressive $442M influx on Thursday, fueling a 5-day upswing. BlackRock's iShares dominated, adding $327.3M. Bitcoin trades at a striking $93,687, prompting forecasts of reaching $100K soon.

Tesla holds $951M in Bitcoin, down from $1.076B, due to price dips but didn't sell any. They own 11,509 Bitcoin, adapting to new accounting standards for clearer reporting. Q1 revenue fell 9% to $19.3B. CEO Musk is in talks with the Trump admin about tariffs affecting EV costs.

Cantor Fitzgerald is launching 21 Capital, a significant Bitcoin investment venture, alongside SoftBank, Tether, and Bitfinex, amid a surge in digital asset interest. With $3 billion in Bitcoin contributions, they aim to emulate MicroStrategy's success.

U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs experienced their most significant inflow since January, with a substantial $381.3M on April 21. Leading the charge was the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, contributing $116.1M. Despite Trump's trade war rhetoric, investor confidence in digital assets remains robust.

Metaplex plans to move 54,000 unclaimed SOL to its DAO, sparking legal concerns. Burwick Law suggests this could be unjust enrichment and proposes refunds to users instead. Amid this, NFT trading drops and security breaches add to the chaos.

Bitcoin is steady near $84,429, just below $85,500 resistance. Binance traders show bullish sentiment with a Taker Buy/Sell Ratio of 1.008, hinting at a potential breakout. A move past $85K could spark $637M in short liquidations. BTC dominance is 63.81%, as macro trends support its rise

Bitcoin dipped 0.29% to $83,380 amid a fierce battle between bulls and bears. Brazilian fintech Meliuz plans to boost its Bitcoin holdings, sparking a 27% rise in CASH3 shares. Meanwhile, Ripple's CEO predicts Bitcoin reaching $200K if U.S. regulation eases.

Semler Scientific faced notable paper losses on its Bitcoin assets, recording an unrealized $41.8M loss in Q1 2025 as Bitcoin dropped 12% from $93.5K to $82.3K. Despite volatility, Semler sticks to its Bitcoin strategy. Their stock (SMLR) fell 36% this year.

Solayer, a Solana-based staking platform, unveils the Emerald Card, allowing crypto enthusiasts to spend and earn rewards seamlessly. Integrated with Apple and Android Pay, it supports SVM wallets and plans to expand to more chains. Available in 100+ countries, it connects real-world activity with digital assets.

Public companies boosted their Bitcoin holdings by 16.1% in Q1 2025, showing strong institutional interest despite volatility. Holdings hit 688,000 BTC, valued at $56.7B. The number of companies investing grew from 67 to 79. 47 Bitcoin bills were introduced across 26 U.S. states.

China and Canada respond to US tariffs amid global trade tensions. Canada imposes a 25% duty on $20.8 billion of US goods, and China targets 25 US companies. Crypto markets fall 12% in this upheaval.