Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Climbs 16% in April as Ethereum RWA Tokenization Surges 20%
April 2025 saw major macroeconomic shocks driven by US trade policy and global political changes, yet the crypto market showed resilience. Bitcoin posted a 16% monthly gain, Ethereum strengthened its dominance in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, and stablecoin growth accelerated amid market volatility.Bitcoin Rebounds 16% Despite Wall Street Sell-Off Post-Tariff ShockApril opened with turbulence after US President Donald Trump enacted sweeping reciprocal tariffs on April 2, targeting 185 nations. Global markets lost over $8.5 trillion in value by April 8, with the S&P 500 plunging 12% and the Dow Jones dropping 2,200 points. Bitcoin (BTC), initially falling 9% during the crash, decoupled from equities and rebounded strongly to trade at $94,729 by month-end — marking a 16.16% monthly gain.While traditional markets remain volatile, crypto traders appear to have priced in the geopolitical risk. The strong recovery in BTC has reignited expectations of a breakout toward the $100,000 resistance. Ethereum Captures 60% of RWA Tokenization ValueEthereum’s blockchain continues to lead in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, capturing 60% of the total market share in April, up 20% from the previous month. According to GrowThePie, the value of RWAs on Ethereum hit $6.2 billion, driven by growing institutional adoption.Firms like BlackRock and Franklin Templeton have rolled out tokenized bond and gold pilots, citing Ethereum’s robust infrastructure. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink reaffirmed this stance, stating Ethereum is the “natural default” for tokenization, given its composability and ecosystem maturity. Canada’s Crypto-Skeptic Liberals Win, But Fail to Secure MajorityIn Canada’s April 28 federal elections, the Liberal Party, led by former central banker Mark Carney, secured 169 seats — three short of a majority. This outcome creates a minority government, potentially complicating crypto legislation.Carney, while skeptical of cryptocurrencies, supports blockchain applications and a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The pro-crypto Conservative Party, under Pierre Poilievre, saw its poll lead collapse after being closely associated with Trump-era rhetoric — including comments suggesting Canada should become the "51st US state." Two US States Introduce Pro-Crypto Legislation in AprilBoth Texas and Georgia introduced new crypto-related bills in April 2025:Texas HB 5352: Proposes a Blockchain Technology Pilot Program for evaluating state-level use cases in transparency, efficiency, and security.Georgia HR 905: Advocates for blockchain and crypto literacy campaigns in K–12 education.Meanwhile, Arizona enacted a law that protects home crypto mining, classifying it under “computational power,” which includes AI, cloud computing, and blockchain node operation. Stablecoin Market Cap Grows by $4B Amid Market UncertaintyThe stablecoin sector added $4 billion in market capitalization in April, led by increased adoption and easing regulatory tension. According to CoinGlass:The STABLE Act passed a key vote in the US House Financial Services Committee.The SEC dropped its inquiry into PayPal USD (PYUSD), signaling regulatory softening.Japan continues to lead with a permissive framework for stablecoins and RWAs.Data from IntoTheBlock suggests investors increasingly view stablecoins as safe-haven assets, especially amid macroeconomic and market volatility، according to Cointelegraph. Key Takeaways from April 2025 in CryptoBitcoin gained 16% despite global financial turbulence, outperforming traditional markets.Ethereum RWA tokenization surged 20%, reaffirming the network’s utility in real-world finance.Crypto regulation evolved, with several US states pushing education and pilot programs.Stablecoin demand remains strong, with signs of easing regulatory barriers.As Trump’s first 100 days continue to reshape economic dynamics, crypto markets appear to be stabilizing, with participants now focusing on regulatory clarity and long-term adoption trends.
