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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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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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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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 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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MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel believes institutional involvement will significantly increase Bitcoin’s value, positioning the flagship crypto as a long-term growth asset. Speaking in a Jan. 2 interview with FOX Business, Thiel encouraged retail investors to adopt a steady, long-term investment strategy by regularly purchasing small amounts of Bitcoin. Thiel noted that Bitcoin has only […]
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Crypto venture capital investments grew 26.1% in 2024 compared to the previous year, with 1,535 projects publicly disclosed, according to a report by Wu Blockchain citing RootData statistics. The report highlighted a total of 102 publicly disclosed crypto VC investment projects in December, reflecting a 7.4% month-on-month (MoM) increase from 95 projects in November. However, […]
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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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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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The EU’s imminent crypto regulations are raising alarms about potential disruptions to market liquidity as exchanges prepare to comply with new requirements under the Markets in Cryptoassets (MiCA) framework, Bloomberg News reported on Dec. 20. The rules, set to take full effect on Dec. 30, mandate the delisting of Tether’s USDT, the world’s most widely […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) lost the $100,000 threshold after registering a 6.4% drawdown in the past 24 hours, priced at $97,000 as of press time. Bitcoin fell to a low of $96,233 before attempting a recovery. As a result, crypto derivatives registered nearly $1.2 billion in liquidations over the period, based on CoinGlass data. Sharper corrections among major altcoins […]
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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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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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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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CoinShares’ latest report showed that the crypto sector experienced $3.2 billion in inflow last week, extending its streak to 10 consecutive weeks of positive flows. This marks the longest streak of inflow this year. The inflow also brings total year-to-date flows to $44.5 billion, which is four times higher than any previous annual record. Trump’s election […]
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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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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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One analyst said South Korea’s limiting of the market to a few players caused a sudden decrease in liquidity.
CME FedWatch shows the market is expecting the Federal Reserve to cut rates by 25 basis points this month, which would be the third cut this year.
Enron Corporation has announced its relaunch to tackle global energy challenges by leveraging technology and adaptability for sustainable solutions, according to DB News. The company teased the launch of a “token or coin” in the future but confirmed that nothing had been launched “yet”. The company plans to invest in renewable energy infrastructure, advanced energy storage, […]
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Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Jeffrey Wilcke transferred 20,000 ETH, equivalent to over $72 million, to Kraken on Nov. 28. His wallet still holds 106,006 ETH. CryptoQuant’s community analyst Maartunn highlighted that this is the fourth time Wilcke has transferred ETH to Kraken this year, surpassing $147 million. He first moved 4,300 ETH to the exchange on […]
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The global stablecoin market capitalization reached an unprecedented $190 billion in November, surpassing the previous all-time high of $188 billion set in April 2022, according to a recent CCData report. The sector experienced a robust 9.94% growth from October, marking the highest month-on-month increase since November 2021. This milestone also represents the 14th consecutive month […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) can visit the zone below $88,000 before resuming its push towards the $100,000 threshold if further downside is registered, according to a Glassnode report. The report highlighted a critical “air gap,” as BTC’s rapid rally has left minimal trading activity between $76,000 and $88,000, creating an underdeveloped price range that could draw market […]
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Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high of $93,970.91 on Nov. 19, roughly $500 above its previous price peak less than a week ago. BTC rose 3% over the past 24 hours. According to CryptoSlate data, Solana (SOL) closely followed Bitcoin’s performance, with a 2.7% price increase, reaching $244 at the time of publication. Meanwhile, […]
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Memecoins’ have posted average returns of 103% over the past 30 days — over 6x higher than the crypto market’s 16.1% average return, according to data from Artemis. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Pepe (PEPE) registered the more significant gains among the 19 memecoins tracked by Artemis during the period, growing 196.1% and 115%, respectively. PEPE’s “beta […]
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According to a recent post by K33 Research, altcoins still offer investors windows of ‘easy gains,’ but trading is becoming more challenging as more tokens appear daily. Moderate capital inflows and the explosive proliferation of altcoins are two primary factors reshaping the altcoin market. Stablecoin supply still recovering The current $182 billion stablecoin supply in […]
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