Veteran market analyst Peter Brandt, renowned for his decades of trading experience, has issued a stern warning to Bitcoin traders, urging them to prepare for a potential market correction that could wipe out significant portions of their holdings. Despite Bitcoin's remarkable ascent over the years, Brandt believes that many traders, particularly younger investors, are unprepared for the market's volatile swings and the possibility of sharp corrections that could leave them financially vulnerable.

Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has cut a $5 million check to settle a lawsuit with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The case had accused them of misleading the regulator while trying to launch the first U.S.-regulated Bitcoin futures contract.

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Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Monday after MicroStrategy and Metaplanet announced having acquired more BTC. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $101,987.32 +4% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,689.41 +1.4% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $220.19 +3.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.43 +1.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3895 +1.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002427 +2.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 5.3% and daily active addresses remained flat at 1.25 trillion.

Gemini Trust has agreed to pay $5 million to resolve allegations of providing false information to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. The misleading claims were made during the process in which the agency was evaluating a proposed Bitcoin futures contract, specifically relating to whether the proposed contract was susceptible to market manipulation.

Pierre Poilievre, a Bitcoin advocate and the leader of Canada's Conservative Party, has become the frontrunner to become the country's next Prime Minister based on Polymarket odds. Predictions on the decentralized platform show Poilievre has an 89% chance of victory, down slightly from an earlier 92%.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Blockworks co-founder Jason Yanowitz discusses his crypto outlook for 2025.

2024 saw increased BTC activities, with Bitcoin ATM installation surging globally.

New data reveals that Bitcoin's (BTC) network processed $19.2 trillion worth of BTC transactions during the last year.

The Nasdaq-listed Bitcoin mining company is one of the world's largest corporate BTC holders.

Crypto exchange Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has agreed to pay a $5 million civil penalty to end a CFTC lawsuit.

Bitcoin (BTC) has once again surpassed the $100,000 mark reaching an intraday high of $102,514, its first breakthrough above this psychological level since mid-December 2024. $103K Resistance Looms as Bitcoin Climbs to $102,514 Amid Volume Spike This latest bitcoin surge reflects strong bullish momentum, with buyers stepping in decisively to drive prices higher.

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The year 2025 starts on uncertain grounds for bitcoin. After reaching a peak of $108,000, the cryptocurrency quickly lost ground, falling back below the symbolic threshold of $100,000.

Macro expert Luke Gromen believes President-elect Donald Trump should adopt a calculated approach to establishing a U.S. Bitcoin reserve.

Bitcoin's January rally gains momentum as Trump's inauguration approaches, but Federal Reserve decisions and macroeconomic conditions could shape BTC's trajectory.

Since the beginning of the year, Bitcoin's price has been unable to revisit its $108,230 all-time high. This has reduced the profitability of the coin's short-term holders (STHs), putting more downward pressure on its price.

The U.S. dollar weakened as Bitcoin rose, following a report that President-elect Donald Trump's team is weighing a pared-back tariff plan.

The global cryptocurrency market shows promising growth as Bitcoin pushes closer to its $100,000 target and institutional backing strengthens its momentum. Meanwhile, the SPX (S&P 500 index) leads the charge among the top 100 cryptocurrencies, while Helium (HNT) faces a decline.

"Criticism" of Bitcoin Core developers is hitting new highs of absurdity, illogical foundations, and all around ridiculousness.

Bitcoin rally is expected to continue as fresh enthusiasm enters the market.

Bitcoin miner Riot Platforms has reported a 4% increase in Bitcoin production for December 2024, mining 516 BTC compared to November. The company's CEO, Jason Les, confirmed the progress as Riot continued to expand its operational hash rate.

The return of the Bitcoin “Coinbase premium” could be a sign that BTC price is on the path to $138,000.

MicroStrategy Founder Michael Saylor announced another major Bitcoin purchase today, amounting to $101 million.

Software and cloud-based service provider MicroStrategy dominated crypto institutional markets last year. The staggering surge of the digital asset leader Bitcoin (BTC) was consolidated by huge institutional buys as well as projected macro factors.

Robert Kiyosaki, the author known for "Rich Dad Poor Dad" financial literacy books, is buying more Bitcoin after the cryptocurrency surpassed the $100,000 milestone.

Bitcoin skyrocketed by more than 4% in the past 24 hours to break above $102,000 for the first time in more than two weeks.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down from his position, a move sparked by mounting political pressure as his party faces a likely defeat in upcoming elections.

Bitcoin (BTC) has entered a crucial phase as it approaches the $100,000 mark. After a massive surge triggered by political shifts in the U.S., which led to a new all-time high (ATH) above $108,000, BTC has retraced slightly but is now positioning itself for another attempt at breaking through the $100K resistance.

For the first time in 2025, bitcoin has crossed the $102,000 mark today, marking a significant turning point for the world's best-known cryptocurrency. This spectacular rise is attributed to 4 key factors that have converged to propel the price of bitcoin to new heights.

Analysts at a Wall Street investment bank have put the odds of incoming U.S.

Riot Platforms reports December Bitcoin mining output of 516 BTC and significant hash rate expansion across facilities. The company's strategic growth includes substantial Bitcoin purchases and facility developments.

KULR Technology Group has acquired $21M in Bitcoin, adding 213 BTC and raising total holdings to 430 BTC. This move aligns with the company's strategy to hedge against inflation and enhance financial resilience, following broader trends of institutional Bitcoin adoption. The post KULR Technology Invests $21 Million in Bitcoin, Total Holdings Now 430 BTC appeared first on Cryptonews.

The company is holding true to its audacious 'HODL' strategy with now its ninth consecutively weekly buy.

Calamos Investments has announced a new Bitcoin ETF, CBOJ, which will debut on the CBOE Global Markets on Jan. 22. According to the Jan. 6 statement, this ETF promises 100% downside protection, providing investors a risk-managed way to participate in Bitcoin's performance.

Sustained buying by institutional investors pushed Bitcoin above $100,000, opening the doors for a retest of the all-time high.

The growth of Core Scientific's mining operations in 2024 resulted in the company achieving a total output of 6,595 BTC. Significant BTC Mining Output for Core Scientific Core Scientific, a bitcoin mining company announced its total mining output of 6,595 BTC for the entire 2024 with 974 BTC mined in Q4 2024.

Altcoin majors, including ether and solana, also rose sharply as U.S. markets opened on the first full week after holidays, with the broad-based CoinDesk 20 advancing 3.5% through the day.

After weeks of trading below the critical $100,000 mark, Bitcoin has started 2025 with renewed bullish momentum. The cryptocurrency, which had been struggling since last month, has shown signs of recovery, climbing back above the psychological $100,000 threshold earlier today for the first time in recent weeks.

So far, Bitcoin has seen only two downtime events: One in 2010 and one in 2013. In 2010, Bitcoin went down due to the “value overflow incident.

Bitcoin surges past $100K as liquidity dries up and analysts forecast a bull cycle peak by early Q1 or Q2 2025. The post Bitcoin surges past $100K as market eyes bull cycle peak appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Canada's Prime Minster has resigned, paving the way for the conservative party's pro-Bitcoin leader to replace him.

Bitcoin‘s (CRYPTO: BTC) price has decisively broken through the $100,000 barrier, hitting a peak of $102,482 in the early Monday trading session. What Happened: The cryptocurrency's 3.2% jump to $102,250 is accompanied by experts citing a “classic correction completion” and an environment ripe for continued growth, while also cautioning that a sustained altcoin rally remains uncertain due to Bitcoin's enduring dominance.

MicroStrategy added 1,070 BTC worth $101 million to its portfolio, bringing its total holdings to 447,470 BTC with a 62% profit margin.

Investors are boosting Bitcoin allocations as a hedge against geopolitical uncertainty, the bank said.

The Canadian man told La Presse the attackers intended to torture him, falsely believing he owned billions of dollars of bitcoin.