Buyers are trying to restore the lost initiative, according to CoinMarketCap.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt is warning that a bearish signal is flashing for Bitcoin, indicating that BTC might head to much lower prices.

Amid yesterday's crypto market slump, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first-ever dual Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Franklin Templeton and Hashdex. The ETFs are scheduled for launch in January 2025.

The price of Bitcoin fell to around $92,000, Friday afternoon, December 20 after the US Federal Reserve's rate cut triggered a sharp selloff in the crypto market. However, the premier cryptocurrency seems to be recovering nicely, having returned above the $97,000 level on the same day.

Bitcoin's price surge toward the $100,000 mark on December 20 appeared bittersweet for investors in the US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). While Bitcoin briefly exceeded $99,000 earlier in the day, the positive price movement contrasted sharply with the net outflows from Bitcoin spot ETFs, which saw a significant drain of capital.

Renowned tech visionary Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase and GP of Andreessen Horowitz, shows two charts to display the rocketing opportunities of AI large language models (LLMs) and Bitcoin ETFs. Both are in their "vertical" growth phases, he says.

Bitcoin has once again surged to new heights, surpassing its previous all-time high and reaching $108,300. This impressive rally is part of Bitcoin's continued push into uncharted price territory, fueled by growing investor demand and positive global market sentiment.

OTC desks inventory see their largest monthly inventory decline for 2024 down by 26k BTC signaling increased demand for Bitcoin by institutional investors.

Bitcoin (BTC) recorded a mild recovery after falling straight from the $102,000 to $92,000 zone. The biggest crypto has been unable to reclaim the $100K mark even after many recent attempts, which has begun to spread doubt and FOMO among investors.

As Bitcoin currently faces a downturn and now seeing a recovery suggesting a preparation for its next bull run, market participants appears to be analyzing trends in exchange leverage and liquidity. Particularly, CryptoQuant has pointed out that leverage ratios on centralized exchanges have become a focal point, offering insights into the potential risks and opportunities shaping the crypto market.

Michael Saylor, co-founder and chairman of business intelligence firm MicroStrategy, has unveiled a comprehensive crypto framework aimed at further integrating Bitcoin and other digital assets into the US economy.

Ethereum surges 8.5% to $3,474, with predictions pointing to $14,600 by 2025. Is Ethereum ready for five-digit growth? The post Ethereum Growth – Are Five-Digits Next in 2025? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Adrian Zduńczyk, a certified market analyst, forecasts that Bitcoin price might undergo two more 20% to 30% dips before BTC hits a peak of $225,000 in this bull run. This outlook suggests that the recent crash was normal and that the uptrend will continue.

President-elect Donald Trump has said he will sign an executive order to create a Bitcoin reserve on his first day in office. This has left many wondering how it could impact crypto's current four-year boom-bust cycle and lead to a crypto supercycle.

MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has expressed strong support for President-elect Donald Trump's proposal to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The post Michael Saylor Supports Trump's Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in New Policy Proposal appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin (BTC) is pushing to regain its six-figure valuation following a period where it risked falling below $90,000 support zone. However, on-chain data suggests a new record high could be on the horizon amid the recent volatility.

Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, has outlined a Bitcoin strategy to position the United States as a global leader in the digital economy.

Bitcoin surges 4.30%, trading at $98,466. Key resistance at $99,460 could dictate its next move as altcoin season wanes. Read the full analysis. The post Will Bitcoin Stabilize Above $100K: Altcoin Season Over? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Amid a wider readjusting of market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed) for 2025, investors withdrew a record $680 million from Bitcoin ETFs on Thursday, the highest outflow in a single day since January's approval of these investment funds. Grayscale And Bitwise Bitcoin ETFs Experience 8% Decline As Bitcoin ETFs faced this outflow, the price declined, dropping another 5% to trade around $97,400 to close the week.

There's no denying that cryptocurrency is a polarizing asset class. While it's beginning to receive some level of interest at an institutional level, I'd wager that the majority of crypto enthusiasm still resides among retail investors.

Bitcoin investors have hit a new milestone: the average profit per Bitcoin holder is now a staggering $67,088, according to data from Whale Alert. This marks a significant achievement in the world of cryptocurrency, and it's worth noting that this figure surpasses the average annual salary in the United States, which stands at $62,027 in 2024.

Ethereum (ETH) has been struggling with the $4,000 price level for months now. Since March 2024, it's been rejected at this point three times. Right now, it's sitting at $3,475, and while that's a slight improvement, ETH has still dropped 24% over the past few days—from $4,087 to $3,097.

The total crypto market cap is above $3.550 trillion once again.

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Ethereum whales withdrew 17,698 ETH valued at $61.66 million, accelerating price recovery. With prices nearing $4000 and renewed institutional activity, market sentiment remains bullish as analysts predict further gains.

Due to yesterday's crypto market rout, Ethereum (ETH) has now faced rejection at the key $4,000 resistance level for three times since March 2024. The second-largest cryptocurrency by reported market cap is now trading at the $3,400 level, down 6.7% in the past 24 hours.

Ethereum (ETH) has shown signs of recovery following a sharp market downturn, with significant whale activity that saw large Ether holders have been making withdrawals from exchanges. After experiencing declines exceeding 15% following the Federal Reserve's rate cut decision for 2025, Ethereum appears to be finding stability near the $3,400 level.

The US Spot Bitcoin ETF has ended its 16-day inflow streak this week, as the crypto market recorded a massive pullback. Amid this, BlackRock Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) recorded its highest outflow since launch, sparking concerns among investors.

The crypto market is reeling from a massive sell-off as Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies experience significant losses. Over the past 24 hours, a total of 361,972 traders were liquidated, leading to over $1.17 billion in losses.

Bitcoin buying led by Coinbase launches BTC price action back toward the six-figure mark.

This week, the LATAM cryptocurrency landscape demonstrated its dynamic nature once more. El Salvador has decided to continue with its Bitcoin purchases, despite the IMF's warnings, while MetaMask innovates by launching its crypto debit card for Mexico, Colombia and Brazil.

Pudgy Penguins, LilPudgys, Azuki and Doodles topped last week's charts as the best-performing collections.

Bitcoin's price correction could continue, but analysts see no reason for concern.

Bitcoin has faced a significant correction, dropping 15% from its all-time high of $108,300. This price decline marks a sharp shift in market sentiment, which has quickly transitioned from an extremely bullish outlook to one of uncertainty and caution.

The crypto market continues to show signs of growth and adoption, particularly with the significant increase in demand for stablecoins on Ethereum's layer 2 networks. According to a recent report, Ethereum's layer 2 networks now hold over 13.5 billion dollars in stablecoins, a new historical record.

Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero says that Bitcoin (BTC) reaching $200,000 in 2025 is viable. In a new thread, Tapiero tells his 123,500 followers on the social media platform X that once the US government tightens up fiscal policy, the top crypto asset by market cap will skyrocket.

In a significant move for the cryptocurrency industry, Groupe BPCE, France's second-largest bank, has received approval to offer Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investment services to its vast customer base of 35 million users.

The world of cryptocurrencies is in turmoil as mentions of "Buy the Dip" on social media reach their highest level in eight months. According to recent data, this trend was observed after the price of BTC fell below the psychological threshold of $100,000 on December 19, 2024.

Robert Kiyosaki, a renowned businessman and the author of a highly successful financial book series, Rich Dad Poor Dad, in a recent post on X, warns about the possibility of a global financial crisis. He advises people to invest in gold, silver and Bitcoin to protect wealth. Here is what you should know.

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has recently experienced a significant and sudden price correction, sparking debate among investors. Concerns have surfaced about whether this downturn signals the conclusion of the current bull cycle or merely represents a temporary setback.

Ethereum whales have turned active once again as the ETH price dipped all the way to $3,100 levels. The massive withdrawals from the crypto exchange Binance show that big players are confident of ETH's future rally despite recent volatility.

Michael Saylor, the head of MicroStrategy, has shared a bold idea: by using Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, the United States could make up to $81 trillion. Saylor believes this move could position the U.S. as the leader of the global digital economy.

The crypto market today is recovering from losses from the past 48 hours, with the market cap adding 1.34% gains in 24 hours to reach an impressive $3.4 trillion. Trading volumes too have surged by 10.25% to $291.27 billion, signaling renewed optimism among investors.

Bitcoin struggles to recover from the big drop. It fell down to $92,000 as we predicted in our analysis yesterday. Though BTC has moved up by 5%, it still lies in a danger zone. Let's analyse market metrics to understand what is happening and what to expect.

Record $671.9M outflow from U.S. BTC ETFs as Bitcoin drops 9.2% and Ethereum plunges 15.6%.

Bitcoin (BTC) is experiencing its first seven-day decline in eight weeks, prompted by hawkish signals from the US Federal Reserve (Fed) that have led traders to sell off the asset, which has more than doubled in value this year. Bitcoin Rebounds To $97,500 After Historic ETF Outflow The market's leading cryptocurrency saw a drop of as much as 5.3% to $92,149 on Friday, following a record high of just above $108,000 earlier in the week.

Crypto analyst Rekt Capital says that Ether could keep consolidating between the $3,000 and $4,000 range, though a pullback to $3,000 isn't entirely out of the question.

World Liberty Finance, a prominent crypto initiative backed by the Trump family, has significantly increased its Ethereum (ETH) holdings through a strategic purchase of $2.5 million worth of the cryptocurrency. On December 20, 2024, the project acquired 722.213 ETH using Cow Protocol at approximately 6:54 UTC+8.