The Incrypted editorial team has presented another digest focusing on the current events in the Web3 sphere over the past week. It examines the main trends related to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other significant events in the cryptocurrency world.
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Bitcoin: Growth and Investments
Bitcoin ended April 2025 with a positive gain of 14.08%, driven by increasing interest from institutional investors. Currently, the asset is trading at $95,353, according to TradingView data.
As of today, governments of various countries hold over 463,741 BTC, which accounts for about 2.3% of the total Bitcoin supply. Strategy, the largest public holder of Bitcoins, acquired 15,355 BTC for approximately $1.42 billion in just one week. The Japanese investment company Metaplanet plans to open a division in Florida and raise $250 million for Bitcoin investments.
The European company The Blockchain Group announced its intention to purchase 260,000 BTC over the next ten years, while Coinbase Asset Management is launching a new fund with a yield of up to 8% in Bitcoin for institutional investors.
Ethereum: Decline and New Goals
Ethereum continues to lose value, dropping by 1.56% in April, with a price of $3,825. Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin emphasized the importance of maximizing utility and decentralization of the ecosystem, as well as the need to simplify the network, similar to Bitcoin.
According to the latest Fidelity report, Bitcoin is currently in a phase of “optimism and anxiety,” while Ethereum is in a phase of “capitulation.” This indicates strong fundamentals despite the decline in value of both cryptocurrencies.
“The price of Ethereum fell by 45% in Q1, leading to NUPL transitioning into the ‘capitulation’ zone, although long-term indicators remain stable.”
Despite the price drop, the cryptocurrency market is showing activity, particularly as institutions are once again interested in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, significantly increasing capital inflow into the market. In just one week, funds recorded a record inflow of $3.06 billion.