The year 2024 has been marked by a spectacular rise in the value of cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin reaching an historic peak of $108,135. However, this meteoric growth has also led to a troubling increase in kidnappings and extortions targeting crypto traders and investors.

According to an operations and production update from MARA Holdings, a publicly traded bitcoin mining company, the firm has extended 7,377 BTC in loans to third parties to achieve a modest yield.

Bitcoin continued rising in price over the weekend, reaching a high of $98,300 after finding crucial support at $91,405. The largest crypto by market cap has risen for six consecutive days, coinciding with ongoing demand and supply dynamics.

According to data from the SaylorTracker website, MicroStrategy currently holds 446,400 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $43.7 billion.

Metaplanet, Japan's rising crypto leader and the 15th-ranked corporate Bitcoin holder globally, has unveiled plans to expand its Bitcoin treasury.

As the new trading week approaches, Bitcoin investors are closely watching for signs of volatility, particularly towards the end of the day as the weekly candle close approaches. Bitcoin has spent the weekend consolidating, but this could signal a potential breakout.

Bitcoin miner MARA has lent 7,377 Bitcoin (BTC) to third parties, constituting 16% of its total reserves of 44,893 BTC. The company has confirmed the arrangement in its latest production update describing the loans as part of a strategy to generate yield and manage operating expenses.

Metaplanet, a Japanese company specializing in bitcoin, recently announced its ambition to acquire 10,000 BTC by 2025. This initiative marks an important step in the company's strategy to strengthen its position as a leader in bitcoin treasury in Asia, placing it in direct competition with MicroStrategy.

The BTC ETFs were deep in the red after the FOMC meeting but the trend reversed on Friday.

The first weekend of 2025 has been a whirlwind in the world of finance, with cryptocurrencies making significant strides. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is inching closer to the $100,000 mark, while Dogecoin has seen a surge, possibly due to Elon Musk's influence.

Bitcoin has faced significant selling pressure above the $100K mark, leaving the market leader struggling to regain momentum. After a stellar rally, BTC is now testing its ability to push past critical resistance, as traders and investors remain cautious about its short-term trajectory.

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week's edition of Latam Insights, El Salvador showcases its bitcoin experience before China, and Binance becomes the first securities-enhanced crypto exchange in Brazil.

As 2025's start gets underway, Michael Saylor, executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy, has revealed the key thing he's thinking of.

Like a cut breath, Bitcoin hesitates below $100,000. Fewer sales, more waiting: where is it going?

China's central bank may be mere days away from cutting interest rates after its most recent meeting on Friday. BitMEX crypto exchange founder Arthur Hayes predicts a big rally ahead for Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy founder Saylor has supported the idea of burning Bitcoin keys upon a holder's death, saying that the concept is a gift to the entire Bitcoin community.

A leak has revealed Elon Musk's X could be about to "imminently" launch a bitcoin and crypto game-changer

Businessman and author of ‘Rich Dad, Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki has predicted a colossal market crash and advised investing in gold, silver, and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), criticizing the financial authorities for their money printing policies. What Happened: On Saturday, Kiyosaki took X to express his views on the current economic situation.

Michael Saylor, the outspoken Bitcoin advocate and CEO of MicroStrategy, met with Eric Trump, the son of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The two prominent figures were seen together at Mar-a-Lago, with Saylor sharing a photo of their meeting and noting, “Bitcoin is on the menu at Mar-a-Lago.

Bitcoin has seen a significant surge, rising from local lows of $92,000 to a recent peak of $98,950. This strong move has reignited enthusiasm among investors and analysts, who are closely watching for the next major price action in the market leader.

Japan's Bitcoin proxy company Metaplanet wants to increase its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC by 2025. The company's CEO, Simon Gerovich, disclosed this on X while highlighting the company's target for the new year.

Bitcoin has continued to receive substantial support around the $90K level, sparking a slight recovery. However, the prevailing bullish momentum appears insufficient to trigger a fresh rally toward a new all-time high, suggesting the likelihood of consolidation within this area in the short term.

Bitcoin reached a historic milestone in 2024. In just one year, $19 trillion flowed through its network, an absolute record that marks the end of two years of declining transaction volumes.

XRP has continued to gain steam in South Korea, leaving Bitcoin and Dogecoin behind. The token's performance did not start in the new year, bringing its momentum from last year, when it became the go-to option for South Koreans.

Trump's re-election boosts Bitcoin optimism. Learn how regulatory shifts, spot ETFs, and technical momentum are shaping BTC's journey to $100,000. The post Markets Await Trump Return to White House: What to Expect From Bitcoin Price? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin (BTC) has entered the new year with positive momentum, making headlines as it shows strong signs of bullishness. After months of fluctuations, Bitcoin's price is holding steady above critical support levels, setting a tone of optimism for the crypto community.

Earlier today, the price of Bitcoin reached an intraday high of $98,481 before paring some gains.

Coinbase has disclosed fresh information about efforts by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to limit banks' participation in cryptocurrency activities.

Several predictions for Bitcoin price in 2025 have emerged since the turn of the year. While many experts expect the premier cryptocurrency to build on its historical price action in 2024, some believe that its value has reached its top in the current cycle.

The price of Bitcoin has shown no significant movement in the past day following a price rebound at the start of January 2025. Currently trading near $98,000, speculation is mounting about whether Bitcoin has exited its correction phase, with high expectations of an impending bull market.

Bitcoin, the weary hero, struggles against fierce illiquidity. In January, analysts are gazing at the stars: $105,000 or false hope?

Legislators in Chile are preparing to support the creation of a bitcoin bench in Congress to lead the regulatory charge in the Latin American nation. The goal is to introduce a strategic bitcoin reserve proposal later this year.

Bitcoin enters 2025, it has already proven itself as one of the most resilient and successful assets of 2024. With a solid performance over the past year, Bitcoin has outshined traditional asset classes like gold and major stock indices, cementing its place as a top performer in the market.

ADA leads the pack from the larger-cap alts.

A crypto veteran believes Bitcoin (BTC) and the rest of the digital asset market will remain listless in the first few weeks of 2025.

TL;DR Bitcoin Runes burst into the Bitcoin network as a superior proposal. However, it now seems to be facing oblivion. Despite a successful start, Bitcoin Runes' activity and relevance have drastically decreased, now representing only 1.67% of daily transactions on the network.

The Bitcoin network finalized over $19 trillion in transactions in 2024, more than doubling the $8.7 trillion settled in 2023. The post Bitcoin Network Settles $19 Trillion in 2024, Doubling Last Year's Volume appeared first on Cryptonews.

BTC is up on a weekly scale but still struggles below $100K.

The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF has performed well since its inception in 2024, a trend that may continue due to the ongoing supply and demand dynamics in the crypto industry.

The year 2024 was a moonshot for Bitcoin prices. But both retail Internet investors and regulated institutions are very bullish for more stellar Bitcoin price gains in 2025.

A US-based development and business intelligence company will push through with its plan to build up its Bitcoin holdings, implementing its strategy of obtaining significant cryptocurrency investments. Despite amassing a huge amount of Bitcoin, MicroStrategy plans to increase its BTC holdings using the estimated $2 billion it will generate from its preferred stock offering.

XRP has seen an impressive recovery in early 2025, with its price climbing to $2.45, triggering widespread optimism within the crypto community. Analysts are particularly focusing on the role Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) plays in determining XRP's price movements in the coming months.

Bitcoin (BTC) appears poised for significant growth. A combination of key indicators and historical patterns suggests that the cryptocurrency may be entering a promising phase, with substantial potential for price increases.

Bitcoin's $100K target remains unbroken; speculation grows over US strategic reserves and MicroStrategy's $2B funding plan.

December's sell-offs provided the much-needed market reset for Bitcoin on the price charts.

The new year has brought a fresh wave of optimism to the cryptocurrency market, with Stellar Lumens (XLM) making headlines by regaining 30% of its value. As the market continues to show signs of recovery, Bitcoin (BTC) faces challenges, and Shiba Inu (SHIB) breaks key technical resistance levels but struggles with upside potential.

Bitcoin continues its upward momentum, many investors are left wondering when is the best time to sell and lock in profits. A well-known crypto analyst, Tony Severino, has used technical indicators like Fibonacci extensions and the Elliott Wave Theory to pinpoint the ideal “sweet spot” for selling Bitcoin (BTC).

Bitcoin has kicked off 2025 on a strong footing, flirting with the $100,000 mark again on its 16th anniversary. Since losing the $100,000 level on December 19, 2024, the premier cryptocurrency has struggled to gather any significant bullish momentum.