Bitcoin is once again attracting attention, with a surge in price that excites investors and analysts. But what explains this sudden increase?

Ethereum (ETH) has faced significant challenges. As Bitcoin maintains a slight upward trajectory, Ethereum has notably underperformed, dropping 2.38% in the last 24 hours—making it the largest loser among the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.

Bitcoin core dev Peter Todd is controversially identified as Satoshi Nakamoto in an HBO documentary, which he vehemently denies.

Ethereum is the laggard in this bullish cycle. When Bitcoin soared to register fresh all-time highs, easing past $70,000 in March, ETH prices struggled to break $4,000.

Bitcoin is currently holding a crucial support level on the price chart, holding above $65,000. Although there has been a recent short-term drop, Bitcoin still shows signs of an oversold condition. This downturn coincided with major news affecting the crypto market, which was dissected by analyst Josh of Crypto World.

Bitcoin, often seen as a store of value, may see its function evolve significantly by 2030. According to Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, Satoshi Nakamoto's original vision for Bitcoin may finally come to fruition.

The Friday night volatility ensued after a controversial report by the Wall Street Journal.

The crypto prices today have sparked bearish sentiments among market watchers globally, embarking on a downside momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) price waned to the $66K level over the past day, whereas Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and XRP prices dipped 3%-6%.

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Tether quickly denied the claims made in the WSJ report.

The broader crypto market crashed with the Bitcoin (BTC) price dropping 2% taking a dip to the support levels of $65,500 again. Following Israel's attack on Iran's military targets, the altcoins are seeing even greater pullback with Ethereum, BNB, SOL, and XRP falling by 3-6% each.

Emory University has become the first U.S. university to invest in Bitcoin, reporting a $15 million stake in the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini ETF.

Bitcoin is currently holding strong above the $65,000 mark after a period of high volatility and bullish sentiment. This price stability comes amid significant developments in the market.

Bitcoin (BTC) has experienced significant volatility in recent weeks, especially following the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates in September. This monetary policy shift has contributed to a predominantly bullish sentiment among investors.

The world's largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) could be on the verge of a significant upward movement as on its daily chart the cryptocurrency is on the verge of forming a bullish “golden cross” pattern. A golden cross is formed when an asset's short-term moving average crosses above its long-term moving average.

Experienced trader Peter Brandt is once again in the spotlight, this time for his analysis of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL). His insights into chart patterns suggest promising movements for these cryptocurrencies, catching the attention of traders and investors alike.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined key steps for Ethereum's scaling, emphasizing the role of Helios, a multichain light client. Following ETH's path toward scalability and decentralization, Vitalik Buterin noted that implementing Helios and similar solutions to mobile and desktop wallets is crucial for light client verification on Ethereum's Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.

Bitcoin solidifying its position “above all key moving averages” suggests that bulls are “firmly in control” as long as the price holds above $66,500.

In a recent SEC filing dated Thursday, October 24, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) revealed that an “Assessment of Investing in Bitcoin” will be a voting item at its forthcoming shareholder meeting on December 10.

A recap of how whale and institutional demand for Bitcoin has been ramping up and influencing the cryptocurrency's latest performance.

The Bitcoin price is slowly breaching the $70,000 mark, showcasing steady upward momentum despite downward pressure from the bearish performance of the US equities market. Taking note of Bitcoin's recent price movements, a crypto analyst has suggested that the pioneer cryptocurrency could be gearing up for a strong bull wave that could drive its price by over 70%, pushing it past the $100,000 milestone.

Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy's co-founder and executive chairman, has told Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) CEO Satya Nadella that he could help the company make “the next trillion dollars for MSFT shareholders.” In a post on the microblogging platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

A potential golden cross, which has historically signaled large price increases for assets, is what Shiba Inu is slowly approaching right now. The golden cross formation has been progressively approaching reality as SHIB has been gaining momentum in recent weeks.

Recent on-chain data has shown that Bitcoin might be entering into two separate crucial phases in the current market cycle that could help to determine the next trajectory of the crypto asset's price over the coming weeks.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing heightened pressure as bearish sentiments gain traction, particularly affecting assets like Shiba Inu (SHIB), XRP, and Bitcoin (BTC). Each of these cryptocurrencies is approaching critical support levels that could determine their short-term trajectories.

The current market sentiment is quite confusing and unpredictable regarding whether the price of the asset will rally or crash. Given the current market conditions, an Ethereum Whale that holds nearly $23 million worth of ETH has dumped its entire holding after holding it for 10 months.

This week, Bitdeer (Nasdaq: BTDR), a publicly listed firm in bitcoin mining and rig production, unveiled its latest product: the Sealminer A2. Bitdeer claims this machine clocks in at an impressive 226 terahash per second (TH/s) with a sleek energy efficiency of 16.5 joules per terahash (J/T).

A recent report published by the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) and highlighted by Forbes explores the growing discussion around Bitcoin as a viable reserve asset for central banks. Authored by Dr. Matthew Ferranti, a Harvard-trained economist and former member of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, presents several compelling arguments for why central banks might consider adding Bitcoin to their portfolios.

A Satoshi-era Bitcoin whale who has held their cryptocurrency since 2009 begun to sell their holdings, after it started mining the flagship cryptocurrency just five days after its first block was created.

Bitcoin [BTC] has once again breached the $69,000 mark, a significant milestone that places 94% of holders in profit. While this surge is a positive sign for investors, the sudden price increase also raises concerns about short-term market corrections as profit-taking behavior becomes more likely.

Behind the scenes of Ethereum price struggles comes increased netflows to derivative exchanges, which signal potential market volatility.

Input from the Satoshi Action Fund highlights the growing influence of advocacy groups in shaping state-level cryptocurrency legislation.

Bitcoin's price danced through a roller-coaster ride on Friday, hitting an intraday high of $68,700 before plunging to a 24 hour low of $65,853. Speculation Unsettles Bitcoin Market – Are We in for More? The dip came right after the Wall Street Journal published claims that Tether was allegedly facing a probe by U.S. authorities.

Microsoft's upcoming vote on whether or not to build a Bitcoin position is just another sign of corporations' and institutional investors' growing interest in BTC.

ETH/BTC ratio drops to 0.037, lowest since April 2021. Key support zones identified at 0.038 and 0.035 BTC levels.

Liquid staking protocol Lido launched its Community Staking Module (CSM) on the Ethereum (ETH) mainnet on Oct. 25. The CSM allows any user staking ETH to become a solo validator.

Lyn Alden, a renowned investment strategist, argues that the U.S. has entered a period of “fiscal dominance,” where government deficits are driving monetary policy — a change that could be bullish for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). In an appearance on the ‘Less Noise More Signal' podcast, Alden outlined her views on the current economic environment, the role of Bitcoin, and the challenges facing traditional financial systems.

According to a Friday report, the United States Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation into stablecoin issuer Tether. The probe is reportedly meant to determine whether the company violated anti-money laundering rules and sanctions.

As Microsoft shareholders consider Bitcoin investment, Michael Saylor offered to help—after amassing $16 billion worth for MicroStrategy.

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Bitcoin's path to $70,000 hinges on lower interest rates, the US election outcome, boosted BTC miner profits, and strong spot ETF demand.

Ethereum users have recently encountered a sharp increase in transaction fees, which surged to over $4 amid the excitement surrounding a new Layer 2 (L2) token airdrop. This spike marks the third notable increase since the Dencun upgrade, which was intended to streamline transactions and reduce costs.

Crypto prices fluctuated heavily over the week as Bitcoin price swung to above $69K and back under $65K before regaining some ground to trade above $67K on Friday evening. Most altcoins swung sharply too, with meme coins seeing huge gains before paring them.

A complex interplay of internal and external dynamics is holding back altcoin season, tightly linked to Bitcoin's price movements.

XRP price has been subdued in recent weeks due to the SEC's appeal. But seeing that it has been here before, is there a way back up?

A closely followed crypto analyst says the crypto markets are about to go parabolic, predicting a massive six-figure price tag for Bitcoin (BTC).

A decline in the gold price rally could fuel Bitcoin (BTC) to new highs this year. Data from previous years shows that a pullback in inflows to the precious metal leads to the opposite in Bitcoin.