{"id":17171,"date":"2025-04-25T15:53:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T15:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesstriumphs.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/25\/crypto-market-recap-swiss-central-bank-dismisses-bitcoin-as-reserve-asset\/"},"modified":"2025-04-25T15:53:52","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T15:53:52","slug":"crypto-market-recap-swiss-central-bank-dismisses-bitcoin-as-reserve-asset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstriumphs.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/25\/crypto-market-recap-swiss-central-bank-dismisses-bitcoin-as-reserve-asset\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Market Recap: Swiss Central Bank Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n
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<\/em>Here\u2019s a quick recap of the crypto landscape for Wednesday (April 23) as of 9:00 p.m. UTC.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Get the latest insights on Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins, along with a round-up of key cryptocurrency market news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bitcoin and Ethereum price update <\/h3>\n

Bitcoin (BTC) <\/strong>was priced at US$93,529.14 as markets closed for the day, up 2.2 percent in 24 hours. The day\u2019s range has seen a low of US$92,078.75 and a high of US$94,122.31.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Bitcoin performance, April 23, 2025.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Chart via TradingView.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Fueled<\/strong>by the re-entry of institutional investment, the crypto markets appear to be headed towards a robust recovery; however, the long-term trajectory remains to be seen. <\/p>\n

Ethereum (ETH) <\/strong>ended the day at US$1,785.14, a 5.2 percent increase over the past 24 hours. The cryptocurrency reached an intraday low of US$1,767.67 and a high of US$1,815.24.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Altcoin price update <\/h3>\n

Solana (SOL)<\/strong> ended the day valued at US$150.05, up four percent over 24 hours. SOL experienced a low of US$149.31 and peaked at $153.47.<\/p>\n

XRP<\/strong> traded at US$2.22, reflecting a three percent increase over 24 hours. The cryptocurrency recorded an intraday low of US$2.20 and reached its highest point at US$2.29.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Sui (SUI) <\/strong>was priced at US$2.98, showing an increase<\/em>of 21 percent over the past 24 hours. It achieved a daily low of US$2.89 and a high of US$3.06.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Cardano (ADA)<\/strong> was trading at US$0.6981, up 6.3 percent over the past 24 hours. Its lowest price on Wednesday was US$0.6873, with a high of US$0.7138. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Riot Platforms secures US$100 million credit facility backed by Bitcoin<\/h4>\n

Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT) secured a US$100 million credit facility from Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) on Wednesday (April 23), using a massive Bitcoin stockpile as collateral. <\/p>\n

Data from Bitcoin Treasuries indicates that Riot holds 19,223 BTC valued at approximately US$1.8 billion, making the company the third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury behind Michael Saylor\u2019s Strategy and MARA Holdings. <\/p>\n

\u201cRiot has entered into its first bitcoin-backed facility, which provides us with non-dilutive funding at an attractive cost of financing,\u201d said Jason Les, CEO of Riot, in a press release. \u201cThis credit facility is a key part of our efforts to diversify sources of financing to support our operations and strategic growth initiatives, with a view towards long-term stockholder value creation.\u201d <\/p>\n

Brandon Lutnick forms new Bitcoin investment vehicle <\/h4>\n

Brandon Lutnick, son of US Commerce Secretary and former Cantor Fitzgerald Chairman Howard Lutnick, will launch a listed Bitcoin investment vehicle through a reverse merger with Cantor Equity Partners, a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). This is according to a Tuesday (April 22) report by the Financial Times (FT). <\/p>\n

The newly-established entity, purportedly named Twenty One Capital, will be led by co-founder Jack Mallers, the CEO of Bitcoin-focused payments app Strike, and majority owned by Tether (USDT)<\/strong> and cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex. SoftBank (TSE:9984, OTCPINK:SOBKY) will also own a \u2018significant minority\u2019 stake. Sources for FT say Tether will contribute at least US$1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin. <\/p>\n

The company will also raise US$385 million through a convertible bond and US$200 million via a private equity placement, which will be used to acquire more Bitcoin. Eventually, SoftBank, Tether and Bitfinex\u2019s investments will be converted from Bitcoin into shares in Twenty One Capital, with a price of US$13 per share for the private placement and US$10 per share for the convertible bond.<\/p>\n

According to the report, Twenty One Capital will launch with 42,000 BTC, making it the world\u2019s third-largest Bitcoin reserve. \u201cWith a visionary leader at the helm and backing from two renowned industry leaders, Twenty One is designed to help investors capture value from Bitcoin\u2019s growing global demand and increasing institutional adoption,\u201d Lutnick said in a press release on Wednesday. The deal values the new company at US$3.6 billion based on an approximate US$85,000 Bitcoin valuation. As of writing, Bitcoin is valued at US$93,808.31.<\/p>\n

Trump to Host Exclusive Dinner for $TRUMP Token Holders<\/h4>\n

Lauded as \u201cthe most exclusive invitation in the world\u201d, US President Donald Trump will host a dinner for the top 220 holders of his $TRUMP<\/strong> token in Washington, D.C. on May 22. News of the event, which was announced on the memecoin\u2019s official website, sent $TRUMP\u2019s valuation up by over 55 percent in under an hour. $TRUMP reached US$14.44 at around midday on April 23, its highest valuation since mid-February. As of writing, $TRUMP is valued at US$13.46. <\/p>\n

Top token holders are required to link their wallets for holding verification. The top 25 holders will gather for a private reception with the President before dinner. <\/p>\n

<\/span>Around 40 million $TRUMP tokens, or roughly 20 percent of the tokens\u2019 circulating supply, were unlocked on April 17, valued slightly above US$300 million at the time. $TRUMP reached an all-time high of US$75.35 on January 19, according to data from CoinMarket Cap. This was followed by an abrupt reversal and steady decline in Q1 to valuations between US$9 \u2013 US$7 in April.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Bitcoin ETFs see US$936 million in daily inflows<\/h4>\n

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their strongest day of inflows since January, pulling in a combined US$936 million on Tuesday (April 22) across 10 issuers. <\/p>\n

Leading the charge were Ark & 21Shares with US$267.1 million, Fidelity\u2019s FBTC with US$253.8 million and BlackRock\u2019s IBIT, which added US$193.5 million. <\/p>\n

Over the past three days, total net inflows into Bitcoin ETFs have surpassed $1.4 billion, signaling renewed institutional confidence in crypto markets. Analysts attribute the momentum to persistent inflation, a weakening US dollar and growing fears over geopolitical instability, prompting investors to turn to Bitcoin as a hedge. <\/p>\n

While still volatile, Bitcoin is increasingly being framed as \u201cdigital gold,\u201d with ETF flows suggesting it\u2019s becoming a staple in diversified portfolios. This week\u2019s influx also reflects optimism that regulatory conditions are maturing, particularly in the US, where ETFs are rapidly gaining legitimacy among mainstream investors.<\/p>\n

Bitcoin becomes fifth largest global asset, overtakes Google<\/h4>\n

Bitcoin has climbed to a market capitalization of US$1.86 trillion, overtaking Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) to become the world\u2019s fifth-largest asset by market value. The price of Bitcoin surged past US$94,000, helped by easing trade tensions between the US and China and renewed bullish sentiment across tech and risk-on assets.<\/p>\n

This marks a symbolic milestone for the cryptocurrency, which has now outpaced several of the world\u2019s most valuable tech giants. Analysts point to Bitcoin\u2019s increasing correlation with macroeconomic tailwinds \u2014 such as falling bond yields and speculative interest in risk assets \u2014 as drivers of the recent price action. <\/p>\n

Its breakout relative to the Nasdaq also suggests growing investor confidence in crypto as a parallel to tech. If Bitcoin maintains this trajectory, some believe it could soon challenge silver\u2019s position as the fourth-largest global asset.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Trump backs crypto regulation, Trump Media eyes retail crypto products
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During a public appearance, US President Donald Trump called for regulatory certainty in the crypto industry and vowed to provide \u2018clear rules of the road\u2019 for digital asset innovation.<\/p>\n

His statement coincided with Trump Media & Technology Group\u2019s announcement that it will partner with Crypto.com and Yorkville America Digital to launch retail investment products, including crypto-focused ETFs aligned with Trump\u2019s \u201cAmerica First\u201d platform. The planned offerings aim to capitalize on the president\u2019s growing presence in the digital asset space following prior ventures like Trump NFTs and crypto-affiliated partnerships.<\/p>\n

While no official ETF filings have been submitted yet, the initiative signals Trump\u2019s commitment to making crypto a policy priority as part of his economic strategy. <\/p>\n

Tesla reports US$951 million in Bitcoin holdings despite earnings miss
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Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) revealed it continues to hold $951 million worth of Bitcoin on its balance sheet, despite posting weaker-than-expected quarterly revenue of US$19.34 billion. <\/p>\n

The automaker\u2019s Bitcoin holdings, totaling 11,509 BTC, remained unchanged during the quarter, with no buy or sell activity recorded. This comes as Bitcoin\u2019s price dipped from late December highs, impacting Tesla\u2019s valuation of its digital asset portfolio under the new Financial Accounting Standards Board rules.<\/p>\n

These rules now require corporations to mark digital assets to market on a quarterly basis, increasing transparency but also exposing earnings to crypto market volatility. Tesla\u2019s crypto exposure, while relatively small compared to its core business, still makes it one of the top public holders of Bitcoin globally.<\/p>\n

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Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Securities Disclosure: I, Meagen Seatter, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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