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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VanEck believes the recent surge in the Altcoin Season Index, which jumped 53% in the past 30 days to 63 points, could signal upcoming gains for Bitcoin (BTC). According to the firm’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, this level has historically preceded positive returns for Bitcoin (BTC) across one-, three-, and six-month timeframes. The index […]
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The crypto market is poised for a transformative year in 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) projected to break $200,000, according to a recent Bitwise report. The report — titled The Year Ahead: 10 Crypto Predictions for 2025 — highlights the factors driving the industry’s growth, including new regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and technological innovation, which together […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) 14% weekly correction after surpassing the $100,000 threshold does not invalidate its potential for further upside as key price metrics cooled down, according to the latest edition of the “Bitfinex Alpha” report. The correction wiped out over $1.1 billion across centralized exchanges, with $815 million involving long positions, including $419 million directly tied […]
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The crypto market experienced a cascade of liquidations over the past 24 hours, totaling $1.52 billion, as Bitcoin (BTC) underwent yet another flash crash. According to Coinglass data, longs made up the vast majority of the amount, with $1.39 billion liquidated across the market, while short liquidations accounted for $137 million of the total. This […]
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Standard Chartered believes Bitcoin (BTC) could reach $200,000 by the end of 2025 as institutional investments and anticipated regulatory shifts solidify its position as a mainstream asset. In its latest report, the bank attributed Bitcoin’s surge past $100,000 this year to unprecedented institutional inflows and projected a clear path for further growth. Growing interest StanChart’s […]
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Bitcoin’s (BTC) historic rally above $100,000 hit a roadblock on Dec. 5 as the flagship crypto fell back into five-figure territory, leaving a trail of liquidations across the market. BTC gave up almost all of the 24-hour gains that took it to a new all-time high of $103,679. It fell to a low of roughly […]
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A new survey by Kraken revealed that 63% of US crypto holders believe emotional decision-making has negatively impacted their portfolios, with fear of missing out (FOMO) and fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) playing significant roles. The survey, which gathered responses from 1,248 crypto investors, found that 84% had made decisions influenced by FOMO, and 81% […]
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For the first time, Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark, pushing its market capitalization to $2 trillion. This milestone follows a series of new all-time highs over the past few weeks, fueled by market momentum after the U.S. presidential election. The election of Donald Trump, who has promised pro-cryptocurrency policies, contributed to Bitcoin’s surge. Since […]
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