Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $102,000 price level on Jan. 6 after climbing 4% over the day amid a wider market rally as accumulation continues to outpace profit-taking, based on CryptoSlate data. The flagship crypto was trading at $101,630 as of press time after failing to sustain upward momentum as US markets closed for the day. […]
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The excitement around crypto in the US under President-elect Donald Trump’s term is akin to a space race, according to Ari Redbord, head of legal and government affairs at TRM Labs. During an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Redbord mentioned that “people are the policy” and highlighted Trump’s pro-crypto nominations for his cabinet so far, […]
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The crypto market is set for continued growth in 2025, driven by accelerating institutional adoption, evolving regulatory frameworks, and expanding DeFi ecosystems, according to Binance Research’s latest Monthly Market Insights report. The Binance report highlighted that Bitcoin (BTC) dominance among global assets has increased, while the overall market is displaying strong fundamentals despite the sharp […]
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Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, has recommended that investors maintain or increase their exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and gold in 2025 in the firm’s 2025 outlook report. He argued that these assets are indispensable hedges against inflationary pressures, fiscal uncertainty, and global de-dollarization trends. According to van Eck, gold and Bitcoin have proven to […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 3% over the past 24 hours to a monthly high of $97,822 after trading below the $95,000 level for well over a week, according to CryptoSlate data. As of press time, the flagship crypto was trading at $97,029. The recovery movement comes despite old whales continuing to realize profits, which has led […]
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MiCA is now live across the European Union, marking a milestone for digital asset oversight. Industry participants now operate under an EU-wide framework that covers stablecoins, token issuances, and services such as custody and exchange. As the Bretton Woods Committee wrote, the process involved years of consultation and negotiations, culminating in a rulebook that addresses […]
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The crypto market ended the year with a combined valuation of $3.26 trillion. 2024 featured shifting momentum across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other assets, influenced by Bitcoin spot ETF approval, the US election, and evolving crypto regulation. The top 10 coins and tokens on Jan. 1, 2025, include the majority of the same ones present a […]
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Franklin Templeton believes Bitcoin (BTC) will solidify its position as a global financial asset in 2025, driven by increasing adoption among sovereign nations and institutional investors. The firm’s Digital Assets: 2025 Crypto Outlook report projects that several countries will integrate Bitcoin into their strategic reserves, reinforcing its role as a digital store of value amid […]
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As New Year’s Eve is upon us, so too are Polymarket prediction markets for 2025, which are open for traders to bet on events for the next 12 months. Following the excitement of the 2024 Elections, Sports betting has taken over as the top category for 2025 predictions. In the 2025 section of the site, […]
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CryptoQuant community analyst Maartunn shared data indicating that the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) velocity has risen in the past few weeks amid heightened activity, suggesting growing utility within the network. Velocity is calculated by dividing a crypto market cap by its transaction volume. The analyst pointed out that an increasing velocity represents frequent network usage. He […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) accumulator addresses showed a sharp increase in demand during December, with 225,280 BTC in net acquisitions by these investors as of Dec. 23, according to CryptoQuant. The movement represents an 82.6% monthly increase. On the other hand, total sell-side liquidity — the amount of Bitcoin available for selling in exchanges and exchange-traded funds […]
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CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes the US could feasibly offset a portion of its national debt by establishing a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, a move he describes as practical but politically challenging. Ki shared the analysis in a social media post on Dec. 25, where he highlighted that $790 billion in capital inflows have […]
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Bitcoin climbed past $99,000 on Christmas day, driven by renewed optimism that energized the market. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the leading digital asset gained over 5% in the last 24 hours, recovering from a weekly low of $92,973. At the time of writing, Bitcoin was trading at $98,000, showing the rebound wasn’t long-lived after days […]
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Memecoins dominated 31% of crypto narratives in 2024, according to a report by CoinGecko. This represents nearly 4x growth compared to last year when the theme appeased just 8.32% of investors out of 25 narratives. The rise of memecoins, initially driven by dog-themed coins, expanded into new territories in 2024, including animal- and personality-themed tokens. […]
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Coinbase’s latest market outlook for 2025 identifies tokenization, DeFi resurgence, and a shift toward pro-crypto regulation in the US as key trends for the following year. Coinbase anticipates 2025 as a pivotal year for US crypto legislation after years of regulatory ambiguity. The exchange said these developments could redefine how crypto integrates with traditional finance […]
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The crypto market continues to face a sharp downturn, shedding around 10% in the past 24 hours after the Federal Reserve’s latest policy update. Bitcoin’s price plunged nearly 10%, hitting a low of $93,000. This marks a stark reversal from its recent high of $108,268 earlier this week. The drop brings Bitcoin to its lowest […]
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Institutional players bought 859,454 Bitcoins (BTC) in 2024, equivalent to eight years of BTC issuance and 4.3% of its total circulating supply, according to a K33 Research report. The majority of the amount was purchased by spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and public-listed companies like MicroStrategy. The rise of US-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs emerged as a […]
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Crypto thefts surged to $2.2 billion in 2024, representing a 21% rise compared to the previous year. According to a Dec. 19 report by Chainalysis, this increase is closely tied to a growing wave of hacking activity, particularly by North Korean-linked cybercriminal groups. Escalation in hacking activity The crypto sector experienced 303 hacking incidents in […]
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Bitcoin’s price experienced a sharp pullback following the US Federal Reserve’s recent rate cut, but market experts like Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan remain optimistic about the asset’s long-term trajectory. On Dec. 18, the Federal Reserve announced a 25-basis-point rate cut, scaling back its outlook for 2024 to two cuts instead of the previously expected four. […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) ongoing bull market has marked a significant transition of wealth from long-term holders to new investors, according to a recent Glassnode report. The redistribution of wealth from seasoned holders to newcomers is a hallmark of maturing Bitcoin markets. Long-term holders have been realizing record profits, peaking at $2.1 billion per day, while new […]
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A new supply-and-demand equilibrium model suggests Bitcoin may surpass $1 million by January 2027, following current trends in adoption, liquidity, and Bitcoin reserves. A recent paper by Dr. Murray A. Rudd and Dennis Porter of Satoshi Action Education integrates Bitcoin’s fixed, inelastic supply schedule and dynamic demand factors, including institutional adoption and long-term holding behavior, […]
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Ethereum (ETH) is poised for a resurgence in 2025 as it rides a wave of emerging trends to capitalize on a $100 trillion opportunity in tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), according to a letter shared with investors by Bitwise’s senior investment strategist, Juan Leon. The document highlighted that the crypto market was marked by two narratives this […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) could hit a peak of $290,000 in early 2026 if it repeats the price action seen during the 2017 bull run, according to the latest edition of the “Bitfinex Alpha” report. The projection is based on historical price patterns during bull cycles, institutional adoption, and key technical indicators. Following its bear market low […]
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VanEck projected significant developments for the crypto industry in 2025, ranging from a dual-peaked bull market to the US adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. The firm’s 2025 predictions report envisions milestones that could redefine the role of digital assets in global finance, driven by regulatory clarity and institutional momentum. Bull market peaks and […]
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Solana has claimed the top spot as the preferred blockchain ecosystem for new developers, eclipsing Ethereum’s dominance for the first time in nearly a decade. A report by Electric Capital highlighted that 7,625 new developers joined the Solana network in the past year, marking the first time any blockchain ecosystem has surpassed Ethereum in developer […]
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Robinhood Crypto celebrated a pivotal year in 2024, marked by significant milestones, including the launch of new features, geographic expansions, and the enhancement of its crypto offerings. According to a recent announcement, the company ended the year with $38 billion in crypto assets under custody and $119 billion in notional crypto trading volume over the […]
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According to a paper released Dec. 12, BlackRock suggests that a 1% to 2% Bitcoin allocation in multi-asset portfolios matches the risk levels found in portfolios holding technology stocks. The asset manager, which oversees trillions of dollars, frames this range as a strategic starting point for investors seeking diverse sources of risk. Bitcoin is proposed […]
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“According to ETH’s realized price—the average price at which holders purchased their ETH—the current upper limit for ETH’s price stands around $5.2k,” CryptoQuant said.
Venture capital (VC) funds invested nearly $800 million in crypto startups in November, according to DefiLlama data. Despite recording the fourth-best month for funding this year, the amount was down 8% compared to the money raised in October. Infrastructure still reigns The blockchain gaming sector raised roughly $71 million in funding, while general web3 projects […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) briefly surpassed the $101,000 threshold after a 3% surge in the hours following November’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers, which came within the 2.7% expectations. The rally has fueled investor confidence, with a 98% probability now assigned to a 25 basis point rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week, potentially bringing the US […]
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