Bitcoin, currently coasting along at $96,566 to $96,751 over the last hour, with a 24-hour volume of $27.76 billion and a market valuation of $1.92 trillion, has been bouncing between $93,444 and $96,794, hinting at exciting volatility according to technical indicators.

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of Sky Bridge Capital, made waves by discussing the possibility of the U.S. government purchasing a massive amount of Bitcoin as part of a “strategic Bitcoin reserve.” This idea, while still speculative, is gaining traction in some political circles, and experts are now asking: could the U.S. really buy 500,000 Bitcoin?

Excluding Dec. 1, daily transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain experienced a steep decline as the month unfolded. Between Dec. 2 and Dec. 31, a total of 12,105,415 transactions were recorded. Despite the drop, on Dec.

A group cryptocurrency advocates in Switzerland has urged the government to consider the addition of Bitcoin in the national reserve. The Swiss Federal Chancellery initiated the process to gain the required number of signatures to push for the amendment of the country's constitution to allow the Swiss National Bank to build Bitcoin holdings.

The global cryptocurrency market cap rose by 4% early Thursday, January 2, 2025, as the market flipped green amid gains for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Gains by most altcoins helped push the global market cap to above $3.4 trillion. Volume was up 13% to over $112 billion, while BTC dominance declined to around 56.2%.

Elon Musk's X chief executive Linda Yaccarino has quietly confirmed payments will be coming to the social media platform in 2025

Tony Edward forecasts a bullish 2025 for the crypto market, driven by regulatory advancements and growing institutional interest.

Although no one has a perfect track record, following the cues of renowned investors can help make sense of an often chaotic and confusing financial landscape.

The cryptocurrency market could witness an extraordinary year in 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) leading the charge. A recent report suggests Bitcoin might exceed $150,000, while Ethereum could reach over $8,000.

In December 2024, BlackRock's Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded new record net outflows reaching 188 million dollars! Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) ETFs attracted over 2.5 billion dollars in net inflows.

Traders are stepping back from MicroStrategy (MSTR), the Nasdaq-listed company known for its leveraged exposure to Bitcoin (BTC). The shift in market sentiment marks a stark contrast to the once highly bullish outlook surrounding the stock.

BingX Labs, the innovative arm of BingX dedicated to identifying and nurturing promising blockchain ventures, announced its strategic partnership with Babylon, an innovative project in the Bitcoin DeFi and Layer 2 ecosystem.

Bitcoin price returned above $95k support and recorded its first successive three-day gain since mid-Dec. Is a retest of $100k in imminent?

Bitcoin has had an impressive year in 2024, starting at $42,000 and closing near $96,670, marking an impressive 111% gain. This followed a 155% increase in 2023, making it two strong years in a row for the top cryptocurrency.

For many investors, 2025 seems like an extremely bullish year for the broader crypto market. But on the first day, Bitcoin (BTC) faces intense selling pressure on day one, which has raised concerns about the flagship cryptocurrency's ability to break above $95,000.

Bitcoin (BTC) has steadied itself above $95,000 after suffering a year-end rout that drove the cryptocurrency to a low of $91,479 on December 30, before recovering to reclaim $95,000 and move to its current level of $95,413. BTC is up just over 2% over the past 24 hours.

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Jason Pizzino is leaning bearish on Bitcoin (BTC). In a new video, Pizzino tells his 345,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin is “probably going to see further downside” and is likely to remain below the all-time high of around $108,200 for a long time.

The Swiss Federal Chancellery, the key staff organization for the Swiss government, has greenlit the “Bitcoin Initiative,"

Metaplanet CEO Simon Georvich predicts a worldwide rush for Bitcoin accumulation if the United States adopts a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve. In a Jan. 2 post on X, Gerovich stressed the potential chain reaction a US move to embrace Bitcoin could ignite.

Bitcoin, the world's first cryptocurrency, remains at the forefront of the digital finance revolution. Yet, scalability has long been its Achilles' heel.

The price of XRP has wasted no time this year in showing extraordinary things on its charts. In the latest episode, the currently fourth largest cryptocurrency literally skyrocketed over 10% against Bitcoin (BTC).

The year 2025 is expected to be a particularly good year for BTC, with price forecasts highlighting a bullish scenario.

Satoshi Action Fund CEO predicts Bitcoin price to breach the $150,000 mark in 2025. Bitcoin year end price dip was due to large selloffs for tax purposes.

Bitcoin may be struggling to initiate a notable surge to revisit its current all-time high of $108,000, triggering speculations about its short-term outlook. Despite the waning price performances, many investors remain optimistic about BTC's prospects as indicated by key interest indicators.

Robert Kiyosaki, the renowned financial guru and the author of the best-selling book on funds management “Rich Dad Poor Dad”, has published a tweet about Bitcoin, mentioning the investment “prophet” and “Omaha oracle” Warren Buffett with great respect.

Bitcoin price has factored in a 2.01% increase in the last 24 hours. The cryptocurrency's daily trading volume depicts a 28.30% dip as per CMC data.

XRP and XLM are among the top gainers today.

Here's why analysts believe that Trump's inauguration could be bad for BTC.

The crypto market is poised for a groundbreaking 2025, with predictions of Bitcoin reaching $150,000 and Ethereum surpassing $8,000.

As Bitcoin (BTC) kicks off 2025, its price has surged back to $95,750, bouncing up 3% after a dip to $91K. With the new year bringing fresh optimism, James Butterfill, head of research at CoinShares, predicts Bitcoin could soar as high as $150,000 in 2025! And that's not all—he envisions a long-term rise to $250,000.

Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD) launched 2025 with a strategic customer engagement initiative, distributing $2.5 million worth of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) to existing users during New Year's Eve, attracting active users to its platform during the holiday. What Happened: The company's CEO Vlad Tenev emphasized the promotion's focus on existing customer loyalty rather than new user acquisition.

Since its peak in November, Bitcoin's trading volume has drastically decreased with current volume levels falling by about 97%. Bitcoin has seen a slight increase in price, moving closer to the $96,000 mark in spite of this steep drop.

The return of the Bitcoin bull market — and new all-time highs — is "right around the corner," confident traders say.

The Syrian economy has been almost completely shattered by the ongoing multi-sided civil war in the country. The country's economic scenario worsened when the Assad regime, led by Bashar al-Assad, was ousted from the throne. Last month, a new transitional government took charge in the country.

The crypto market is showing encouraging signs as open interest in bitcoin reaches its lowest level in two months, suggesting a decrease in selling pressure. This development comes against a backdrop where BTC has been fluctuating around $95,000 since the end of December 2024.

Crypto analysts and industry observers are predicting that Ethereum will perform better than Bitcoin in the first three months of 2025.

A widely followed analyst is warning of a possible Bitcoin (BTC) correction in early 2025 as the flagship crypto asset enters its first post-halving year. In a new video update, crypto strategist Benjamin Cowen tells his 853,000 YouTube subscribers that Bitcoin may correct by double-digit percentage points in January based on historic precedence.

South Korean trading volumes supported an outperformance in XRP, as a CoinDesk analysis noted earlier this week.

Canadian mining firm HIVE Digital Technologies has reached 6.0 EH/s in operational hashrate, marking a 47% year-over-year increase. Bitcoin (BTC) miner HIVE Digital Technologies has hit a major milestone, reaching 6.

Bitcoin price has started the year on a positive note, indicating that investors are regaining confidence in the asset. Amid this, a flurry of market experts has set different price targets for the flagship crypto, which has sparked discussions in the market.

Samuel Kullmann, a member of Switzerland's parliament, is pushing for a constitutional referendum to include Bitcoin in the central bank's financial reserve.

Steno Research has projected a record-breaking year for cryptocurrencies in 2025, with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) expected to surge to unprecedented levels. The post Steno Research Forecasts Crypto Boom in 2025: Bitcoin and Ether Poised for New Highs appeared first on Cryptonews.

Yuxing Technology, a publicly listed company in Hong Kong, has made significant moves in the cryptocurrency market. Between July 25 and December 31, 2024, the company purchased 78.2 Bitcoin at an average price of $80,960 per unit, totaling $6.3 million. In order to fund this purchase, Yuxing has to sell 6.

Bitcoin experienced a notable rebound after falling to its lowest price in over a month, hitting $91,816 on Monday, according to CoinMarketCap data.

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trades near $95,000, PayPal Holdings Inc. co-founder Peter Thiel‘s framework for identifying market bubbles offers crypto investors a timely analytical tool, drawing parallels between historical manias and current market dynamics. What Happened: Speaking at the Yale Political Union in October Thiel outlined three key bubble indicators: extreme abstraction, unsustainable exponential growth, and psychosocial mania.

In a recent discussion Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, was asked about the possibility of a “strategic Bitcoin Reserve” for the United States. Scaramucci didn't shy away from the question, expressing confidence that it could become a reality.

The cryptocurrency market exhibited a positive trend today, with the total market capitalization experiencing a notable increase of nearly 3% to reach $3.36 trillion within the past 24 hours. Trading volume, on the other hand, witnessed a decline of 9.2% to $99.38 billion.

The world of cryptocurrency, where market movements can shift dramatically, seasoned trader Peter Brandt has issued a cautionary alert regarding Bitcoin's (BTC) price action. Brandt, known for his successful technical analysis and long history of predicting market trends, has raised concerns over a potential bearish signal emerging in Bitcoin's chart.