Arthur Hayes, former CEO of BitMEX, predicted in a Jan. 27 blog post that Bitcoin (BTC) is likely to correct to the zone between $70,000 and $75,000 before reaching $250,000 by the end of 2025. Hayes argued that Bitcoin’s historical volatility makes a 30% correction plausible within this bull market. A potential pullback to the […]
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Crypto prices fell 6.5% on average on Jan. 27 amid a major sell-off in risk assets prompted by a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) model raising worries about AI profitability. However, AI-related tokens saw slightly lower average declines for the day at 5.4%. Based on CryptoSlate data, AI tokens with the worst daily performances are AIOZ […]
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Bitcoin experienced a sharp decline during Asian trading hours, falling below $100,000 as widespread market turbulence impacted the broader crypto and stock markets. According to CryptoSlate’s data, BTC declined by more than 6% during the last 24 hours to as low as the $97,000 level before recovering to $99,290 as of press time. The drop […]
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Amid tension within some parts of the Ethereum ecosystem, Vitalik Buterin has outlined proposals for Ethereum’s L1 and L2 scaling, focusing on data throughput and proof systems to address network demands. In his latest blog post, he described expansions to blob capacity and coordinated interoperability initiatives that aim to simplify cross-chain operations. The post highlighted […]
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CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes China may have already sold the 194,000 Bitcoin (BTC) seized from the infamous PlusToken scam in 2019. In a Jan. 23 post, Ki shared on-chain data indicating that the confiscated assets were mixed and distributed to crypto exchanges, including Huobi, rather than being retained in the national treasury. On-chain […]
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Digital asset prices are expected to face continued short-term volatility due to a lack of policy clarity from the new US administration, but medium-term opportunities could deliver significant gains, according to a report by Standard Chartered. Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s global head of digital assets research, noted in the report that the absence of any […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) currently trades within a historically narrow 60-day price range, a phenomenon often seen before significant market volatility. According to a new report by Glassnode, this compression in price action suggests the crypto market may be preparing for its next big move. The report analyzed the percent range between the highest and lowest price […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) registered a significant recovery in the past week, jumping from the $90,000 price area to a new all-time high at $109,357.07 on Jan. 20. However, a new Bitfinex Alpha report warns that BTC’s upward momentum faces potential headwinds, as “sell-the-news” trading behavior looms large. Bitcoin’s rebound followed a steep decline to $89,698, which […]
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President-elect Donald Trump made many promises to the Bitcoin and crypto communities during his presidential run. As he is sworn in for a second term later today, we look at which of them will most likely come to fruition. After successfully choosing the winner of the US election, Polymarket traders are now attempting to predict […]
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A new Bloomberg report suggests that Trump intends to prioritize crypto through an executive order. Details circulating among industry participants suggest this action could influence agencies and shape enforcement across several digital asset sectors. However, Executive Orders are limited due to the checks and balances within the US Constitution. Trump is reportedly seeking to action […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) latest market correction from its 2024 all-time high (ATH) of over $108,000 reflects a cooling phase but relatively low levels of investor stress indicate the bull market is far from over, according to a recent report by Glassnode. The report highlighted that the number of BTC held at an unrealized loss currently fluctuates […]
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DeFi is undergoing a fresh wave of innovation in 2025, and one of the most exciting trends right now is the merger of DeFi and AI—often referred to as DeFAI. This fusion of cutting-edge tech has the potential to shake up how we think about finance, offering better accessibility, streamlined automation, and more personalized tools […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) is currently under pressure from macro risks and any retracement below $90,000 presents a “medium-term” buying opportunity, according to Standard Chartered head of digital assets research Geoffrey Kendrick. In a Jan. 14 research note, Kendrick emphasized the value of strategic accumulation despite ongoing market turbulence. He added that the price falling below key […]
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Bitwise chief investment officer Matthew Hougan believes that companies adding Bitcoin (BTC) to their balance sheets are no longer an anomaly but a burgeoning megatrend that could transform the crypto market this year. In a recent memo to clients, Hougan highlighted that MicroStrategy has been making the headlines with its aggressive BTC accumulation strategy. The company […]
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Bitcoin’s volatility intensified in the second week of January, with its price falling 6.25% between Jan. 6 and Jan. 12 to $90,900 from $96,960. While this is still in line with expected drawdowns during bull cycles, the drop provides an excellent case study for analyzing the market’s behavior. Observing the changes in realized price through […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) briefly lost the $90,000 level to hit $88,900 on Jan. 13 after falling nearly 7% amid the macroeconomic uncertainty gripping the markets, according to Bitfinex’s latest Alpha report. The report noted that the price drop coincides with a reversal in market sentiment. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced net outflows on 7 of the […]
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While Bitcoin is often considered a hedge against inflation, it does have a positive inflation rate of 0.83%. Bitcoin’s inflation is extremely low compared to the dollar’s peak of 9.1% in 2022. However, when we compare the cumulative inflation rate for both Bitcoin and the US dollar, we see the true strength of Bitcoin’s role […]
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CryptoQuant believes the US government selling $6.5 billion in Bitcoin confiscated from Silk Road would not have an adverse impact on the market if sold via over-the-counter (OTC) desks, according to a Jan. 9 report. The Bitcoin (BTC) stash is currently worth roughly $6.5 billion, and many have raised concerns about its potential sale and […]
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The crypto market is navigating a wave of mixed sentiment, with major digital assets showing varying degrees of optimism and skepticism, according to a Santiment report published on Jan. 9. The analysis highlights stark differences in trader sentiment for leading cryptocurrencies and urges investors to adopt contrarian strategies to navigate these volatile conditions. Mixed sentiment […]
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Bitcoin and the wider crypto market may be entering a new era of widespread adoption, but investors are far from being “too late,” according to Fidelity Digital Assets’ 2025 Look Ahead report. The report, authored by Fidelity’s research team and led by Chris Kuiper, addresses a lingering question among investors: “Am I too late?” The […]
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BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom chief investment officer Arthur Hayes predicted that markets would potentially peak by mid-to-late March 2025, driven by an influx of dollar liquidity despite political and policy uncertainties. Hayes pointed to a net injection of $57 billion in liquidity through the first quarter, driven by shifts in Federal Reserve and US Treasury […]
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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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