Ether’s Whale Comeback & The $85K BTC Showdown—Is April About to Pop Off?

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Hey there, fellow degens. Ready for your weekly shot of crypto drama?

Ether whales are gobbling up coins like they found a secret buffet, Bitcoin needs a big Sunday close or we might flirt with $76K, and the entire market is about as stable as your friend after six espresso shots.

So buckle in—this rollercoaster’s climbing the tracks.

1. Ether Whales Bet on a Rally Past $2.2K

• Price: ETH chilling around $2,018, up ~6.95%.

• Key Barrier: Crypto analyst Rekt Capital says Ether must reclaim the $2,200 macro range to turn that frown upside down. Otherwise, we’re stuck in the doldrums.

• Whale Scoop-Up: Addresses holding $100K+ in ETH began rising in early March, per Glassnode. Whales apparently sense blood in the water… or gold, depending on your perspective.

• Why It Matters: Big fish don’t usually buy for the lulz. If they’re stacking, they’re expecting a near-term pump. Or they’re trying to keep the rest of us guessing.

Degen Take: Keep an eye on that $2.2K mark. If Ether punches through, we might be on the rocket ride. If not, well, more sideways slumber.

2. Bitcoin: Weekly Close = Make or Break

• The Setup: BTC’s up a measly 0.9% this week, hovering near $84K. Analyst Ryan Lee says we need a weekly close above $85K to avoid a potential dip to $76K.

• Why So Stuck? Global trade war jitters, uncertain Fed moves, plus “meh” liquidity keep BTC pinned between $82,400–$85,300.

• Asc Triangle: Some see an ascending triangle pattern that could shoot BTC to near $92K if we break topside—or slam us to $77K if support caves.

Degen Take: If we close above $85K on Sunday, bulls can breathe. If not, start warming up those stablecoins—cheap sats might be on the menu.

3. The Macro: FOMC’s Dovish Twist vs. Tariff Fears

• Fed: They kept rates at 4.25-4.50%, but inflation’s still a wild card. FOMC notes that inflation forecast rose to 2.8% for 2025.

• Trump Pro-Crypto Moves: Meanwhile, the admin signals a friendlier stance on stablecoins, plus talk of selling U.S. gold for Bitcoin? (Yeah, that’s big if true.)

• Why No Pump? Because we’re rational? Not exactly. Risk assets hate the swirling uncertainty around trade wars. Until that’s clearer, we’re left with sideways action.

Degen Take: The market is like a cat—won’t move until it sees a surefire reason. Maybe next week is the laser pointer?

4. By the Numbers: Market Snapshots

BTC: $83,987 (+2.57%) – Eyeing that $85K weekly close.
ETH: $2,022 (+6.74%) – Whale mania in full swing.
XRP: $2.5158 (+11.25%) – Still savoring the SEC’s Ripple retreat.
BNB: $610.16 (-2.76%) – The odd one out, for now.
SOL: $131.52 (+6.80%) – Up but overshadowed by the L1 rat race.
DOGE: $0.1718 (+4.06%) – The meme that won’t die.

Degen Take: Everybody’s up except BNB. Keep your eyes on Sunday’s close for BTC, and watch if the ETH whales keep gulping down more tokens.

5. Honorable Mentions & Quick Hits

• Futures Deleveraging: A $10B wipeout in BTC open interest could be the “reset” we need, or just another sign big traders are bored.

• ETH 2025 Price Targets: VanEck says $6K. Maybe stash your Ether in a safe place. Or under your pillow.

• Stablecoin “Demand Crisis”? Some analysts say stablecoins are surging on derivatives exchanges, but not on spot—meaning real demand’s iffy.

• Global Tariff Tension: Expect it to weigh on everything until at least April 2, say insiders.

Final Word: All Eyes on Sunday

Between Ether’s whale expansions, Bitcoin’s do-or-die weekly close, and a swirl of macro weirdness, this weekend could be the spark that lights the bull fuse—or the meltdown fuse. Let’s see who flinches first.

Stay Degen, Stay Alert, and may Sunday’s close treat your bags kindly.

—The DegenDen Team

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P.S. If this newsletter gave you a grin—or a reason to hoard more ETH—go ahead and share it. Higher open rates, bigger degenerate party! Let’s keep it rolling.