Brodigy’s Buzz: 4 Crypto News Stories of April 2025 That Shook the Market
From President Trump’s tariff relief hints sparking market optimism to DeFi advancements like BloomBeans’ $150 million airdrop and Cosmos-Ethereum interoperability, the month delivered a mix of euphoria and caution. X buzzed with traders cheering Bitcoin’s rally and debating DeFi’s future, but recent volatility lingers in the air. Here are the four biggest news stories of the month.
Bitcoin Soars Past $90,000
Bitcoin stole the spotlight in April, surging over 10% to hit $91,563.27 by 22 April 2025, its first time above $90,000 since March. The rally was fuelled by investors seeking refuge from a declining US dollar and turbulent stock markets, rattled by global trade tensions. President Donald Trump’s statements hinting at tariff relief for crypto-friendly regions also added serious momentum.
Moreover, analysts from Standard Chartered and Intellectia AI suggest that increasing institutional demand, particularly through spot Bitcoin ETFs, could drive Bitcoin’s price to $200,000 by 2025. Recent data indicates substantial net inflows into these ETFs, reflecting growing investor confidence.
Cantor Fitzgerald’s $3 Billion Bitcoin Bet
Brandon Lutnick, newly appointed chair of Cantor Fitzgerald, is reportedly spearheading a $3 billion crypto acquisition venture in collaboration with Tether, Bitfinex, and SoftBank. Together, they aim to create a publicly listed company called 21 Capital designed to seize opportunities in the digital asset market under a potentially crypto-friendly US administration led by President Donald Trump.
At present, 21 Capital has secured $200 million in initial funding from Cantor Equity Partners. Tether is expected to contribute $1.5 billion worth of Bitcoin, while SoftBank and Bitfinex are set to invest $900 million and $600 million respectively. The venture also plans to raise an additional $350 million through convertible bonds, alongside a $200 million private equity round.
The Bitcoin contributed by Tether, Bitfinex, and SoftBank will eventually be converted into 21 Capital shares, pegged at a locked-in BTC price of $85,000 and a share value of $10 each. While the deal has not yet been finalised with expected changes, it marks a significant convergence of tradfi and crypto.
BloomBeans Launches $150 Million Airdrop for New DeFi System
http://BloomBeans.io announced a new decentralised financial system in April 2025, backed by a $150 million airdrop of its BEAN currency, aiming to mirror global financial frameworks. Led by Takashi Nakamoto, the platform targets a $209.5 trillion market with offerings like 0% interest loans and savings products. Phase one distributed $1 million in BEAN to DeFi users, with savings accounts and loan facilities planned for March 2025 launch. The airdrop seeks to attract users to its ecosystem, which emphasises decentralised lending and wealth management without traditional banking intermediaries.
The initiative positions BloomBeans as a bold entrant in DeFi, leveraging the sector’s 959% lending growth since 2022. However, the project’s ambitious scope and untested infrastructure raise concerns about smart contract security, especially after recent DeFi exploits like ROAR’s $785,000 loss.
Cosmos and Ethereum Advance DeFi Interoperability
Cosmos launched IBC Eureka, a significant upgrade to its Inter-Blockchain Communication protocol, enabling native interoperability with Ethereum to enhance cross-chain DeFi applications. This allows seamless asset transfers and smart contract interactions, boosting liquidity and user access across DeFi platforms. At the same time, the Ethereum Foundation announced progress on Layer 1 scaling solutions, aiming to reduce transaction costs and improve performance for DeFi protocols, which handle $19.1 billion in lending.
These advancements strengthen DeFi’s technical foundation, addressing scalability and fragmentation issues. Cosmos’s IBC Eureka supports over 100 blockchains, while Ethereum’s scaling efforts target its 60% share of DeFi’s TVL. The upgrades are said to promise faster and cheaper transactions.
From Bitcoin’s climb past $90,000 to multi-billion-dollar institutional bets and major strides in DeFi infrastructure, April 2025 showcased a crypto market in transition. While Bitcoin’s comeback and institutional confidence signal a market with legs, volatility and risks demand sharp focus. And with Prodigy.Fi, anyone can harness this volatility to access top DeFi strategies through an intuitive, user-friendly platform.
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