MicoStrategy, with 423,650 BTC, is the company that holds the highest number of Bitcoins. Its debt-financed bitcoin purchase strategy was tremendously successful. Now, the total value of its BTC holdings stands at $42,450,183,305. Reports indicate that MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael J.

EigenLayer's total value locked (TVL) currently stands at over $18 billion.

Ethereum (ETH) has seen a significant 4.7% recovery in the last 24 hours, reclaiming a crucial support zone. This performance has fueled a bullish sentiment among some market watchers, who consider the cryptocurrency to break above a key resistance level in the coming days.

In a context of increasing volatility, Bitcoin is at a strategic turning point. The latest analyses from CryptoQuant reveal leading indicators that could transform investor outlooks, with significant bullish movement potential.

Here is a 2-minute breakdown of everything important that happened in crypto today.

Bitcoin has factored in a brief price dip of 0.99% in the last 24 hours. The cryptocurrency's daily trading volume recorded a dip of 16.06% as per CMC data.

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Bitcoin has reclaimed the $100,000 level as on-chain data reveals record monthly capital inflows of $80 billion and a realized cap approaching $770 billion.

A Texas Bitcoin investor faces prison for failing to report over $4 million in cryptocurrency gains, setting a legal precedent.

BlackRock's Ethereum ETF is leading a strong wave of inflows in the Ether ETF market, with cumulative inflows climbing beyond $3 billion.

Significant options contracts for Ethereum and Bitcoin have expired, adding up to a whopping $2.7 billion in notional value on the cryptocurrency market. In the days ahead, traders and investors may realign their positions, which could lead to price fluctuations.

The record trading activity on HyperLiquid's perpetuals market is characrterized by users recently leaning more toward ether than bitcoin.

BlackRocks Ethereum ETF continues to attract significant investor interest, with total inflows exceeding $3.2 billion. Analysts forecast Ethereum could see a dramatic price surge, reaching $15,937 by 2025.

Inflows into the 12 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds surged by nearly 168% on Dec. 12, pushing the total net inflows for these investment products above $35 billion for the first time.

WLFI, endorsed by Donald Trump, expands its crypto portfolio with Ethereum, Aave, and Chainlink. Key charts for ETH, LINK, and AAVE suggest potential corrections ahead.

The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has revealed how much of the total cumulative Bitcoin volume reflects ‘real' transactions.

BlackRock Ethereum ETF has continued to see massive inflows in the last 10 trading sessions, crossing the $3 billion milestone since inception. The resurgence in ETH price to $4,000 and Donald Trump's crypto-friendly policy influenced institutional inflows in Ether ETFs.

Dan Morehead, founder and managing partner at cryptocurrency-focused hedge fund Pantera Capital, has predicted that 2025 is going to be a big year for Bitcoin and stablecoins during a recent CNBC interview.

Ethereum (ETH) has recently seen an impressive surge in institutional investment, with $500 million flowing into Ethereum-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) over just two days. This influx, driven by financial giants like BlackRock and Fidelity, highlights the growing mainstream acceptance of Ethereum as a financial asset.

Bitcoin has returned back above the $100,000 mark as on-chain data shows capital continues to flow into the asset at a rapid rate. Bitcoin Realized Cap Has Crossed The $768 Billion Milestone In a new post on X, CryptoQuant founder and CEO Ki Young Ju has discussed about the latest trend in the Realized Cap of Bitcoin.

The incident raises concerns about hardware wallet security, potentially impacting trust in crypto storage solutions and user practices. The post Ledger faces scrutiny after user claims $2.5M in Bitcoin, NFTs stolen appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Roughly $2.1 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options face imminent expiration, raising tension amid holiday trading. Key strikes at $98,000 and $3,700 draw scrutiny as market makers recalibrate.

In 2024, 7,625 new developers used Solana ecosystem, while 6,456 developers have explored Ethereum. The post Solana Ecosystem Outpaces Ethereum in Terms of New Crypto Developers: Report appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Bitcoin ETF has continued its inflow streak for the 11th consecutive day. This has resulted in the largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin price, maintaining its value around the $100,000 mark. This further hints at the possibility of the BTC token achieving another ATH this year.

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Bitcoin and Ether ETFs attracted $870m in daily inflows Friday, despite Bitcoin struggling to break past the $102K resistance. The post Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Combined See $870M Daily Inflows Amid Investor Confidence appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin price nears $100K as Kraken is fined $5.1M for regulatory breaches. Texas proposes a strategic Bitcoin reserve, signaling growing crypto adoption. The post Bitcoin Price Near $100K: Kraken Faces $5.1M Fine and Texas Pushes Bitcoin Reserve Bill appeared first on Cryptonews.

BounceBit partners with Boyaa Interactive, known as Asia's MicroStrategy, to enhance its CeDeFi ecosystem and expand market presence in Asia.

Bitcoin shows signs of undervaluation, hinting at a potential bottom.

Ripple Labs has taken a big step forward with its RLUSD stablecoin after receiving approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). The company recently minted over 13 million RLUSD tokens across the XRP Ledger and Ethereum Network, marking a key phase in its mainnet testing.

Friday is crypto options' expiration day. Nearly $3 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) contracts are poised to be settled or renewed today.

On Thursday, the Texas House of Representatives took a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrency into state financial strategy by introducing a bill aimed at establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Roughly $2.1 billion worth of Bitcoin options are on track to expire this Friday, according to crypto options trading platform

Texas with the 8th largest economy in the world is stepping into the crypto spotlight as State Representative Giovanni Capriglione proposes a bill to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve reported by CNBC. This initiative aligns with President-elect Donald Trump's vision for a federal-level Bitcoin reserve, highlighting the growing acceptance of Bitcoin across states and industries.

Ethereum's price recently surpassed $4,000, the highest since March, spurred by surging demand for Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Bitcoin is projected to experience significant price growth in 2025, primarily driven by increased institutional investment.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin Hashrate has been on the rise recently, an indication that the miners are expanding their mining farms.

Today, the cryptocurrency market is steady, with Bitcoin (BTC) and most major altcoins showing 1% to 2% gains in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin traded in a range, while Ethereum (ETH) rose by 1%.

Bitcoin has shown a significant recovery, reclaiming the $100,000 milestone yesterday. It trades at $101,805, marking a 1.4% increase over the past 24 hours.

Policy makers explain how Texas' Strategic Bitcoin Reserve will impact the economy and taxpayers who may be able to pay taxes in crypto. The post How A Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Will Impact Texas, Its Economy And Taxpayers appeared first on Cryptonews.

Ethereum still has the crown for total developer activity, topping the charts across every continent around the world.

Bitcoin is forecast to soar to $150,000 by mid-2025, as surging FOMO and institutional investment drive ultra-bullish momentum in the cryptocurrency market.

Bitcoin has outperformed traditional assets with a staggering 26,931.1% growth over the past decade, highlighting its potential as a high-growth investment, according to CoinGecko.

Ethereum price started a decent increase above the $3,750 zone. ETH is consolidating gains and might aim for a move above the $3,980 resistance zone.

Eric Trump predicts Bitcoin will reach $1 million on his Mena conference speech, sparking debates on America's crypto dominance.

Bitcoin environmentalist Daniel Batton criticized the methods used by Digiconomist founder Alex de Vries to assess Bitcoin's environmental impact.

Bitcoin price struggled to clear the $102,000 resistance zone. BTC is correcting gains and might test the $97,500 support zone.