Staunch Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) advocate Max Keiser slammed MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder Michael Saylor for casting aspersions on the Bitcoin strategy adopted by the Nayib Bukele-led El Salvador administration. What Happened: Keiser took to X on Thursday to respond to Saylor's broader argument questioning investments in Bitcoin without any expectation of a yield on it.
Donald Trump made headlines by purchasing hamburgers with Bitcoin at PubKey Bar in New York.
Bitcoin gains momentum as jobless claims fall, supporting risk appetite and raising bets on a soft US landing, with BTC nearing $65K and ETF demand rising.
Michael Saylor is a prominent advocate for Bitcoin, having led MicroStrategy to become one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency. In a recent podcast, Saylor expressed his belief that Bitcoin could serve as a new form of “perfected capital.
The scammers spent their gains on a lavish lifestyle of luxury cars, apartments, jewelry, and nightlife.
Leading cryptocurrencies edged higher Thursday as risk-taking investors continued to cheer the Federal Reserve's bold half-point interest rate cut. Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 9:45 p.m.
The cryptocurrency market is once again buzzing with speculation as recent monetary policy changes by the Federal Reserve may set the stage for Bitcoin to reach unprecedented heights. Following a significant 50-point interest rate cut, many analysts are predicting that Bitcoin could soar towards the elusive $100,000 mark.
Bitcoin price gained pace above the $61,500 resistance. BTC even cleared the $63,300 level and is now consolidating gains above $62,500.
Donald Trump became the first former US President to use Bitcoin (BTC) for a commercial purchase when he completed a cryptocurrency transaction to pay for hamburgers at a New York City bar before a campaign rally.
The crypto market is bracing for heightened volatility as nearly $1.6 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) options expire today.
In the face of a $35 trillion federal debt crisis, global asset manager BlackRock Inc. (NYSE:BLK) strategically advocated for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a safeguard, potentially raising the upside potential of the world's largest cryptocurrency. What Happened: BlackRock noted concerns about the spiraling $35 trillion U.S. fiscal deficit, attributing it as a significant driver of growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, according to a paper authored by some of the top executives from the asset management giant, including BlackRock's ETF Chief Investment Officer Samara Cohen and Head Of Digital Assets Robert Mitchnick.
Data shows the cryptocurrency sector as a whole has witnessed a high amount of liquidations following the volatility Bitcoin and others have gone through. Bitcoin Has Recovered Back Above The $63,000 Level Following the news of the US Federal Reserve cutting back on interest rates, Bitcoin has responded positively, with its price breaking above the $63,000 level.
The Lightning Network Capacity has dropped from 5,308 BTC in July to 1,273 BTC at press time.
Bitcoin (BTC) and gold have positioned themselves as standout performers in the financial markets. This year, a blend of geopolitical tensions and ongoing inflation has bolstered the appeal of both assets.
As the broader cryptocurrency market experiences notable gains following the Federal Reserve's rate cuts, Bitcoin (BTC) has reached a price of $63,670 on Thursday, marking substantial bullish momentum since late August. This surge has sparked increased interest from both retail traders and institutional players, leading to diverse positioning within the market.
After decisively breaking above the 50-day Exponential Moving Average, Dogecoin has shown indications of a possible trend reversal lately. In the past, the 50 EMA has served as a crucial barrier to distinguish between bullish and bearish trends.
Finance giant BlackRock is saying that Bitcoin (BTC) is a unique investment opportunity offering investors something much different than traditional assets. BlackRock, a firm with over $10 trillion in assets under management, says in a new report that Bitcoin could act as a hedge against the United States' mounting debt and other macroeconomic concerns.
Jamie Dimon, CEO of the financial juggernaut JPMorgan Chase, has consistently derived Bitcoin (BTC) and once again expressed his dislike for the preeminent cryptocurrency.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking public input on a proposal by Cboe BZX Exchange to add new custodians for bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The plan aims to enhance security by adding Anchorage Digital Bank and Bitgo alongside Coinbase as custodians for bitcoin and ether holdings.
The presidential candidate recently made waves with a public Bitcoin transaction
Bitcoin sought to flip $62,000 to support on Sept. 19 as traders digested a 50 basis point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve for the first time since 2020.
So far, Bitcoin has seen a mixture of bulls and bears just in the past day alone. Although bulls appear to be taking the lead given its current market performance, will this be sustainable?
The U.S. cryptocurrency market experienced a notable shift as Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reported $52.83 million in net outflows. This abrupt change ended a four-day period of positive inflows, which had seen over $500 million flow into these funds.
Louisiana has implemented a new option for residents to make payments to state agencies using Bitcoin and Circle's stablecoin USDC, according to a Sept. 18 press release.
Bitcoin's recent rally put its price above a key bull market metric. Are new highs inbound?
The men allegedly used a social engineering scheme to swipe 4,100 Bitcoin from a creditor of bankrupt crypto lender Genesis.
A series of transactions showed JustLend burned 60K BTC tokens on TRON. The tokens were based on an earlier deposit of 60K BTC, with suspicions that the whale wallet may belong to TRON's founder Justin Sun.
Bitcoin (BTC) has reclaimed the $62,000 mark, reaching its highest price since late August. This surge comes after the United States Federal Reserve reveal a 0.5% interest rate cut, fueling optimism across financial markets, including crypto.
The broad-based CoinDesk 20 Index outperformed BTC and ETH, with all of its constituents advancing through the day and SOL, AVAX and APT gaining 10%-15%.
BTC breaks downward channel; signals point to rally targeting $75k by 2025.
These mining giants join forces to release the U3S21EXPH, a next-generation ASIC miner featuring advanced liquid-to-chip cooling technology.
Cryptocurrency markets are trading 5.9% higher to $2.19 trillion as crypto short liquidations spiked to the highest level since Aug. 23. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $63,485.74 +5.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,467.60 +6.6% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $143.74 +10.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1062 +5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.0000142 +6.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows a 1% drop in large transaction volume and a 5.7% decline in daily active addresses.
Here's top trending headlines in crypto in the past 48 hours.
Ark Invest and 21Shares' ARKB suffered the most withdrawals yesterday, at $43.41M. Bitcoin price increased 6.25% on the previous day to $63,195 at the time of writing.
Bitcoin has risen roughly 6% since the Federal Reserve revealed its first interest rate reduction in more than four years.
The culprits stole nearly 4100 BTC and spent it on luxury goods before being arrested this week.
With a change in its business practices, GameStop Corporation (NYSE:GME) allows CEO Ryan Cohen the ability to buy and sell stocks and cryptocurrency with the company's cash. While GameStop hasn't added Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its balance sheet yet, the company did help one customer turn a small purchase into a full BTC worth over $60,000.
The global market cap jumped by 5.07% in the past 24 hours, now at $2.28 trillion. Trading volume also surged by over 20%, reaching $143 billion.
In the highly sophisticated social engineering scheme this past August 19, 2024, a lone Genesis creditor became the mark of a heist among three principals, namely Greavys, alias Malone Iam; Wiz, alias Veer Chetal; and Box, alias Jeandiel Serrano. In fact, the unravelling of this Genesis heist was greatly aided by blockchain investigator ZachXBT-a true
The latest readings from the Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index indicate a state of moderate fear among investors. Historically, when the index falls below 20, it signals extreme fear—often correlating with price bottoms where new investors enter the market, seeking to purchase Bitcoin at lower prices.
The crypto market is on fire again.
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Bitcoin options market positioning shifted as BTC price shot through the $60,000 to $63,000 level.
Bitcoin's recent surge past $62,000 following the U.S. Federal Reserve's 0.5% interest rate cut has excitement across the cryptocurrency market. However, data from Binance suggests that this momentum may be short-lived.
Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets at financial behemoth at financial behemoth BlackRock, has predicted that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, is likely to show strong performance in the fourth quarter of the year.
According to data from CryptoQuant, cbBTC circulation supply has outpaced long-established players seven days after launch.
Bitcoin's (BTC) spot volume hit $16 billion on Sept. 18 following the US Federal Reserve confirming a 50 basis point interest rate cut.