Live Watch: Treasury Secretary Bessent testifies before House committee CCC - CoinMarketCap • USD Sponge USD Price (SPONGE-USD) Follow Add holdings 0.000345 +0.000016 +(4.89%) As of 3:52:00 PM UTC. Market Open. Data provided by Related Crypto News Bitcoin Price Rises as U.S. and China Set to Start Trade Talks Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet Chinese officials this week in Switzerland to discuss trade matters. Bitcoin Rises as US-China Trade Talks Spark Bullish Crypto Bets (Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin rose for a second day as optimism over a potential de-escalation in the US-China tariff standoff bolstered demand for riskier assets. Most Read from BloombergThe Battle Over the Fate of Detroit’s Renaissance CenterNYC Real Estate Industry Asks Judge to Block New Broker Fee LawVail to Borrow Muni Debt to Ease Ski Resort Town Housing CrunchIceland Plans for a More Volcanic FutureNJ Transit Strike Would Be ‘Disaster’ for Region, Sherrill SaysThe largest digital asset rose as Bitcoin, XRP Price Fall. Watch the Fed for the Next Crypto Catalyst. The crypto sector appears to be on hold ahead of the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision set for Wednesday. Stocks to Watch Recap: Berkshire Hathaway, Netflix, Palantir, Ford ↘️ Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B), (BRK.A): The conglomerate's stock fell 5.1% after Warren Buffett said he plans to step down as chief executive at year-end. He will be succeeded by Greg Abel. 🔎After-Hours Earnings: Ford Motor (F) stock slipped about 2. Bitcoin, XRP, and Other Cryptos Rally. Is $100K Next? The price of Bitcoin was climbing on Thursday, along with the broader market. Bitcoin has been rallying since April and is now down about 11% from its all-time high of around $109,000. Bitcoin prices initially fell on weaker-than-expected U.S. GDP data Wednesday but quickly edged back up again. The most bought US stocks in Trump's first 100 days US president Donald Trump's first 100 days in office have been marked by big swings in markets, as investors have tracked a fast-moving policy agenda. Bitcoin price edges up despite US recession fears The cryptocurrency eked out gains even as fresh data revealed that the US economy contracted in the first quarter, stoking fears of an impending recession. Gold soars, tech stumbles: The market story of Trump's first 100 days in 1 chart After cheering his election win last year, markets have had a cooler reaction to President Trump's first 100 days in office. Unless you're a gold bug. Trump's first 100 days: Where the markets stand President Donald Trump has been celebrating 100 days in office. So how have the markets performed? The S&P 500 (^GSPC) posted a 7% decline over the first 100 days. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) and oil (CL=F) have slipped, too. But one asset that has risen? Gold (GOLD) as investors sought safety during the recent market volatility. Piper Sandler chief investment strategist Michael Kantrowitz says that the issue is that markets are still adjusting to the high tariffs imposed by the president. Market Domination Overtime Anchor Julie Hyman takes a closer look at the market returns under the first 100 days of Trump 2.0. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination Overtime here. How Bitcoin, XRP, Other Cryptos Fared in Trump’s First 100 Days There was optimism for the sector after President Donald Trump came to office, but how have the major tokens fared since? Stock reach Rubicon, earnings, bitcoin: Market Takeaways While US stocks (^DJI, ^IXIC, ^GSPC) closed Monday's trading session in mixed territory ahead of this week's Magnificent Seven earnings, equities appear to have reached the Rubicon. Yahoo Finance markets and data editor Jared Blikre explores several other market themes, including earnings projections and movements in bitcoin (BTC-USD) prices. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend here. Why bitcoin could hit $180K in 2025 as investors eye fresh entry Bitcoin's (BTC-USD) wild ride in 2025, from hitting above $100,000 to recovering from volatile losses, has left crypto investors wondering if they’ve already missed the boat or if more gains are ahead. Chris Kline, COO and Co-Founder of BitcoinIRA, joins Wealth host Brad Smith to explain why he sees potential for bitcoin to reach between $150K to $180K by this year’s end. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here. Why a top bitcoin bull says the token is about to notch a fresh record of $120,000 Bitcoin is poised for fresh records in the second quarter thanks to tailwinds that have emerged amid policy uncertainty, Standard Chartered said. XRP Soars, Beating Bitcoin. Here’s Why and What Else Is Driving Cryptos Today. XRP gained ground, supported by three new exchange-traded funds that will offer more ways to make money on the token. XRP the cryptocurrency used to facilitate transactions on Ripple’s payment platform, is up 6.2% over the past 24 hours at $2.32, according to CoinDesk data. ProShares Trust, an exchange-traded funds issuer, filed a prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission in January for three leveraged funds that will track the price of the XRP token through futures. Bitcoin extends rally, AbbVie earnings beat, Phillips 66 miss As part of today's Market Minute, Julie Hyman examines some of the top stories investors are watching. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) climbs above the $95,000 mark as investors weigh macroeconomic uncertainties. AbbVie (ABBV) stock gains after reporting strong first quarter results and lifting its 2025 profit forecast. Phillips 66 (PSX) shares fall after announcing a wider-than-expected loss in the first quarter. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute. Bitcoin, XRP Prices Edge Up. The Crypto Rally Faces These Threats. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were little changed Friday as traders attempted to predict where the value of digital assets were going next. The world’s largest crypto, Bitcoin is up 1.8% in the past 24 hours to last trade at $94,476, according to CoinDesk data. Among other digital coins, Ether climbed 1% while XRP traded flat. Bitcoin Pulls Back After Rally. What Can Get the Crypto Back on Track. The coin had risen to its highest level since before President Donald Trump unveiled his latest tariffs on April 2. Stock market today: Dow rises 400 points, Nasdaq gains 2.5%, but mega-rally fades in late trading US stocks jumped after President Trump said he has "no intention" of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, easing fears on Wall Street that the central bank's independence was under threat. 'The damage is done': Traders say Elon Musk's return to Tesla is too little, too late Tesla investors think Elon Musk has his work cut out for him once he steps back from DOGE. GE Vernova & AT&T outlook, bitcoin & crypto gains: Trending Tickers Brad Smith and Madison Mills take a closer look at some of the trending tickers of today's trading session on Wealth. GE Vernova (GEV) maintains its full-year outlook despite a $300–$400 million impact from tariffs. AT&T (T) also reaffirmed its guidance as subscriber numbers grew, supporting the company's assertion that it is well-positioned amid economic uncertainty. Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is trading above $90,000, lifting other crypto-related stocks like Coinbase (COIN), Strategy (MSTR), MARA (MARA), and Robinhood (HOOD). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Wealth here.