2025-04-07 Market Watch: Bitcoin's Q1 slump, market reactions, and stablecoin's role

Here is what happened yesterday in the crypto market:

Bitcoin’s Struggles: Worst Quarter in a Decade

Bitcoin experienced its worst first quarter in ten years, dropping 11.7% amid market uncertainty about economic policies. Read more

ARK Invest Increases Coinbase Stake Amid Market Downturn

Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management bought over 83,000 shares of Coinbase during the recent market sell-off, increasing its exposure to the crypto exchange. Read more

Bond Market Signals Potential Bitcoin Trouble

Widening credit spreads in the bond market could foreshadow a potential decline for Bitcoin, similar to what occurred during the yen carry trade unwind in August 2024. Read more

Bitcoin’s Price Drop Reflects Stock Market Fears

Bitcoin’s price fell below $80,000 as stock market crash fears emerge, with potential links of the US president’s tariffs. Read more

Stablecoins Key to US Dollar Dominance

According to LayerZero Labs CEO, stablecoins are crucial for maintaining the US dollar’s global financial dominance. Read more