There has been a massive uptick of interest among noncryptocurrency owners as these "outsiders" look to participate in the action. The soaring interest comes amid a bullish Bitcoin (BTC) run that has seen its price attain historic levels.
Bhutan, the small Himalayan kingdom celebrated for its forward-thinking approach to crypto, has captured global attention with a recent transfer of 633 Bitcoins valued at $64.57 million to three newly created blockchain wallets.
A Bitwise analyst suggested the potential implementation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is still not fully priced into the market.
After overtaking silver and Saudi Aramco – once a strong contender for the world's biggest company – in terms of its market capitalization in late 2024 and experiencing a powerful rally in mid-January, Bitcoin (BTC) appears poised for a march toward new and unprecedented highs.
The crypto market has recorded its highest weekly inflow this year, reaching an impressive $2.2 billion. According to the latest CoinShares report, this influx of capital was fueled by growing excitement around Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.
A link between the expansion of the meme coin industry, especially on Solana, and the upward trend in the price of Bitcoin, was recently brought to light by Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. What's good for memes is good for Bitcoin, he said, illuminating a phenomenon in which the biggest cryptocurrency gains indirect advantages from the booming meme coin market.
Bitcoin, currently valued at $107,075 to $107,748 over the last hour, has a market capitalization of $2.12 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $118.01 billion. It navigated a session marked by pronounced volatility.
Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $109,036 on Jan. 20, 2025, briefly surpassing its previous record of over $108,000 set in December 2024.
Crypto markets are reeling after a tumultuous 24 hours, with liquidations surpassing $1 billion as Bitcoin fell below $100,000.
The near two-month debt issuance suspension period could signal lower global liquidity, which may affect Bitcoin's price leading into March.
Bitcoin recently crossed the mythical threshold of $109,000. This new record comes against a backdrop filled with symbols and expectations, as Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in for a second term as President of the United States.
With the price of Bitcoin (BTC) recently breaking a new all-time high (ATH) above $109,000, market participants are largely redefining their positions. In an unusual series of events, crypto data tracker Whale Alert flagged three whale transactions on Robinhood.
Crypto has high hopes for Trump and his team.
The Bitcoin market continues to look strong, but Monday was a bit wild at points. Ultimately, this could be laid at the feet of the holiday in the US, and the meme coin nonsense from that same country over the weekend.
Bitcoin climbed to a fresh record as the original digital asset gained as much 5.5% to $109,241 on Monday. Donald Trump is expected to enter the White House with a clearer set of goals and a more professionalized staff, and will sign a raft of executive orders on his first day, including opening up federal lands to drilling and energy exploration, and closing the US southern border.
ETH price struggles with Bitcoin's dominance, Trump's crypto moves, and the Solana blockchain surge. As Vitalik Buterin announces leadership changes to reshape Ethereum's future, what to expect for Ethereum price and blockchain?
The Tether-backed platform completed its first-ever Bitcoin ($BTC) purchase last Friday, led by CEO Chris Pavlovski.
With only a few hours remaining of President-elect Donald Trump's oath-taking ceremony for the second time, the BTC Price has successfully smashed a new all-time high of $109,114. This highlights an optimistic behavior among investors toward the growing blockchain technology. Reportedly, the Bitcoin price has surged 16.
Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high of $109,558 during early Asian trading hours, aligning with President Donald Trump's inauguration day. Market observers point to the heightened possibility that Trump might establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) through an executive order—one of possibly 100 he could sign immediately upon taking office.
U.S. states and leaders explore Bitcoin reserves, signaling growing adoption and strategic financial shifts.
Wyoming has introduced a bill to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, allowing state funds to allocate up to 3% in Bitcoin investments.
The crypto markets have turned bullish ahead of the inauguration of the new president of the U.S. His official coin, OFFICIAL TRUMP, has spread massive bullish waves across the markets that not only pushed the Solana price to its new highs but led the Bitcoin price to achieve greater highs.
Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy's executive chairman and a former CEO who helped to found the company, has published a tweet as if to celebrate the new historic price mark reached by Bitcoin.
Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, and key executives from Marathon Digital, a prominent Bitcoin mining firm, have engaged with representatives of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration. The meeting, held during a reception hosted by Vice President JD Vance, signals potential movement in Bitcoin policy under the new administration.
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Japanese Bitcoin company Diamond Hands CEO Koji Higashi has come out strong against TRUMP coin, saying it is one of the worst examples of what is wrong with parts of the cryptocurrency industry. Bold criticisms by Higashi raise concerns about transparency, exploitation, and how such projects harm the overall reputation of the crypto space.
President-elect Donald Trump made many promises to the Bitcoin and crypto communities during his presidential run. As he is sworn in for a second term later today, we look at which of them will most likely come to fruition.
The cryptocurrency market, and in particular the price of digital assets, continues to be a wild goose chase. For instance, after massive price swings in the last 24 hours, total liquidations in the perpetual futures segment reached $1.24 billion, one of the largest this year.
Live from the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, we speak to BlackRock's Vice Chairman Philipp Hildebrand, who is worried about Europe and says the continent is "dramatically behind" the US and other economies. Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta Head of Global Business Group says the company is overserving how removing third-party fact-checkers for its platform will be, before considering rolling out the policy to its other business regions.
When Trump arrives, cryptocurrencies explode: Bitcoin flirts with 108K, Ethereum rebounds, Ripple bursts. A market in a trance or a bubble dancing?
The cryptocurrency market has been rocked by a significant drop in Bitcoin's price, resulting in over $1 billion in liquidations within just 24 hours. Bitcoin, which recently surged near its all-timhighs, fell below the $100,000 mark, shaking investor confidence and triggering massive sell-offs across the market.
Bitcoin and the overall altcoin market have registered strong comeback after an early sell-off on Monday. This recovery comes amid growing euphoria around the Donald Trump inauguration as well as strong demand for TRUMP meme coins.
TL;DR Bitcoin hits a new all-time high of $109,114 as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. Market optimism is driven by Trump's anticipated pro-crypto policies, including a potential strategic Bitcoin reserve. Investors are hopeful that the U.S. will become a hub for crypto innovation under Trump's presidency.
Implied and realized volatility indexes hit the highest levels since August's yen carry trade unwind.
Italy's largest bank has invested $1 million in Bitcoin while a lawmaker proposes gradual cryptocurrency adoption through banking foundations, though broad institutional acceptance remains dependent on increased education and understanding within the financial sector.
Nayib Bukele, President of El Salvador, has blasted the attitude of the opposition to its government, which has used his bitcoin policies as an attack vector against his administration. Bukele stated it is better to not listen to them.
Bitcoin has surged past $109,000, setting a new all-time high and sparking speculation about further gains.
Bitcoin sets a new all-time high of $109,114.88 before dropping below $108K. Trump's pro-crypto policies drive market optimism and institutional demand.
Ahead of pro-crypto leader Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States of America, the Bitcoin market has reached a new all-time high of $109,588.08. In the last seven days, the market has experienced a growth of 16.1%. In the last 24 hours alone, the market has surged by around 3.5%.
Bitcoin (BTC) has made notable strides, trading at $104,473.77, and is inching closer to its key resistance level of $106,200. With whale activity spiking, a surge in active addresses, and declining exchange reserves, the market sentiment surrounding Bitcoin has strengthened, fueling speculations of a potential new all-time high (ATH).
The price of Bitcoin (BTC 3.42%) soared 119% in 2024, and the bulls have been out in full force lately, making predictions about where the cryptocurrency is headed this year. Most recently, the head of research at Fundstrat, Tom Lee, said the price of one Bitcoin could reach as high as $250,000 by the end of 2025.
Arguably one of the biggest tailwinds that Bitcoin has ever had is about to get behind it when Donald Trump is inaugurated as the next US president later today. Already having surpassed the all-time high in early frenzied trading on Monday, what the rest of the day might bring for Bitcoin can only be guessed at.
The ether-bitcoin ratio dropped to the lowest since 2021 as incoming President Trump seen fueling BTC popularity.
The broader digital currency ecosystem is still reeling from the latest price action of Bitcoin (BTC) and some of the altcoins in the top 10. Reacting to recent events, BTC advocate Samson Mow has spotlighted the "God Candle" on the Bitcoin chart.
Cryptocurrencies often get a bad rap for being risky, and many are. Still, most well-diversified portfolios have a tiny allocation, sometimes just 1%, that's devoted to risky or speculative assets, with the idea being that a small bet could pay off huge if it works out, and only sting a little bit if it doesn't.
Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a new all-time high earlier today, surpassing $105,000 to reach $109,350 as the US readies for Donald Trump's inauguration. BTC has risen nearly 4% over the past 24 hours as optimism in the markets builds ahead of the inauguration.
Bitcoin surged to a new record high on Monday morning, with other prominent cryptocurrencies such as ethereum and XRP on the up, ahead of the inauguration as US President of Donald Trump and an expected more friendly administration for digital currencies. Against the dollar, bitcoin climbed above $108,600, a 4% gain over 24 hours, after falling below $100,000 overnight.