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The Lomond School in Scotland has become the first academic institution in the United Kingdom to accept tuition payments in Bitcoin (BTC) representing a major step in crypto mainstream adoption.

Bitcoin Represents Independence And Innovation, Lomond Says

In a recent blog post, Lomond School announced the inclusion of BTC as a payment option for tuition fees.  The management of the British school explains that this decision was driven by multiple factors including Bitcoin’s alignment with independent thinking and innovation which are part of the school’s core ethos.

Lomond describes Bitcoin as a decentralized asset with no central authority and is easily accessible and transferable, thus reflecting important principles such as democracy and inclusion. 

A statement by the school reads:

… Bitcoin is available to anyone willing to learn—making it more democratic and inclusive, particularly for people in developing nations who lack access to traditional banking. Lomond sees Bitcoin as a perfect real-world case study in economics, computing, ethics, and innovation.

The Scottish school further states that the adoption of BTC as a payment alternative is also driven by significant demand from local parents and international agents, showcasing the rising global acceptance of cryptocurrencies as viable financial assets.

However, Lomond has stated the school will only deal with Bitcoin at the moment which has distinguished itself from other cryptocurrencies in terms of “security, scarcity, transparency and resilience.”

Lomond: Bitcoin Treasury Is Feasible

To assuage customer fears about blockchain security, Lomond has stated that these BTC payments will be received by regulated and KYC-compliant partners — Musket and CoinCorner, on behalf of the school. However, despite this crypto-friendly approach, Lomond has stated that all Bitcoin received will be immediately converted to the Great Britain Pounds (GBP) to avoid dealing with the crypto market volatility. 

Nevertheless, there is the possibility of establishing a BTC Treasury in the advent of significant support from the school community. 

Lomond says: 

The (Bitcoin) treasury is a phased goal, not an immediate change, and it depends entirely on community support and the school’s ability to responsibly “stack sats” over time.

While Lomond may be the first British school to dabble into Bitcoin payments, academic institutions in other countries have long explored the use of the premier cryptocurrency. Some of these schools include Wharton College in the University of Pennsylvania, King’s College in New York, and major universities in El Salvador among others. Meanwhile, other academic institutions such as the University of Wyoming have developed ample resources to conduct peer-reviewed research on the “digital gold.”

At the time of writing, BTC continues to trade at $83,230 after a 3.65% price gain in the last 24 hours.

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The Bitcoin (BTC) market proved rather turbulent in the past week after a price decline below $75,000 was followed by a rebound to above $83,000. With the premier cryptocurrency showing indications of a sustained uptrend, blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant has identified two potential key resistance zones lying in wait.

Bitcoin Realized Price Reveals Potential Strong Barriers At $84,000 And $96,000

In an X post on April 11, CryptoQuant shared an on-chain report on the BTC market indicating a potential encounter with two major resistances at $84,000 and $96,000 if Bitcoin maintains its current upward trajectory. These price barriers are revealed by the Realized Price metric which reflects the average price at which the current supply of BTC last moved on-chain thereby determining the market-wide cost basis. 

When Bitcoin trades above this level, it indicates a healthy bullish momentum with the majority of holders in profit. Conversely, when BTC is below the threshold, it suggests underwater sentiment as most investors are holding a loss. Therefore, the Realized price often functions as a crucial market pivot acting as strong support during bull markets and stiff resistance in bear phases. According to Julio Moreno, Head of Research at CryptoQuant, BTC’s current on-chain realized price is $96,000 with an immediate lower price band of $84,000. 

Interestingly, these two price levels have served as key support zones in the earlier bullish phase of the current market cycle. However, there is potential for both zones to act as resistance amidst the ongoing market correction. However, if Bitcoin is able to move past $84,000 and $96,000, it could signify the resumption of the bull market with the potential for the premier cryptocurrency to trade as high as $130,000. This projected gain would represent a 55% increase in current market prices.

BTC Price Overview

At press time, Bitcoin continues to trade at $83,180 reflecting a 3.65% gain in the past day. Meanwhile, daily trading volume is down by 11.99% and valued at $39.19 billion.

Amidst continuous macroeconomic developments driven by the US Government tariff changes, the crypto market continues to exhibit a strong level of uncertainty and assets fail to establish a clear momentum. However, blockchain analytics Glassnode reports that Bitcoin investors have formed a strong support zone at $79,000 and $82,080 at which over 40,000 BTC and 51,000 BTC have been accumulated respectively.

In the advent of any downtrend, both price levels are to offer short-term support and prevent a further price fall. With a market cap of $1.66 trillion, Bitcoin remains the largest digital asset accounting for over 60% of the crypto market cap.

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Over the past few weeks, the cryptocurrency market has been overwhelmed by a high degree of uncertainty and volatility triggered by the constantly shifting global macroeconomics. This unsettled market condition saw the Bitcoin price dance between $74,000 and $83,000 in the space of a few days.

The price of BTC sank toward $74,000 at the start of the past week as crypto investors panicked after United States President Donald Trump announced new trade tariffs. On Thursday, April 10, the premier cryptocurrency reclaimed the $83,000 level after President Trump paused trade tariffs on all countries except China.

Is Bitcoin Now A ‘Mature Asset’?

The Bitcoin price has been quite reactive to virtually every piece of news in the global trade, demonstrating the highly volatile state of the cryptocurrency market. However, an on-chain analytics expert has explained that the volatility of the current Bitcoin market pales in comparison to past episodes.

In a new post on the social media platform X, CryptoQuant’s head of research, Julio Moreno, revealed that the Bitcoin price volatility in the ongoing global trade drama has been “so far lower” than that from other past events, such as the COVID-19 crash, Terra-Luna collapse, FTX downfall, and the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) bank run.

The relevant indicator here is the Price Intraweek Range metric, which estimates the percentage change in the average weekly price of Bitcoin. According to data from CryptoQuant, the Bitcoin Price Intraweek Range climbed to an all-time high of 72% during the COVID-19 market downturn in April 2020.

Source: @jjcmoreno on X

The chart above shows that the BTC Intraweek Range metric surged to 49% after the crash of the Terra Luna ecosystem in May 2022. Meanwhile, the indicator reached 31% following the collapse of the Sam-Bankman-Fried-led FTX exchange in late 2022 and the SVB bank run in early 2023.

With the escalating trade tensions between the United States and China, the Bitcoin Price Intraweek Range metric stands between 8% – 21%. This reduced volatility suggests that the premier cryptocurrency has matured as an asset, with deeper liquidity and a better market structure.

The relatively stable price action can be connected to the growing base of long-term holders and steady corporate adoption, as institutional players are beginning to view the world’s largest cryptocurrency less as a high-risk asset and more as a hedge against macroeconomic uncertainties.

Bitcoin Price At A Glance

As of this writing, the price of BTC stands at around $83,700, reflecting a 5% increase in the past 24 hours.

The price of BTC returns to above $83,000 on the daily timeframe | Source: BTCUSDT chart on TradingView

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