Bitcoin (BTC) traders are projecting a higher price target for the largest crypto as whale accumulation spikes. The surge in BTC price to an all-time high above $107K and on-chain factors led to most analysts gauging a bull peak around $150K.

After a rough start to the week, the Bitcoin price soared past the $100,000 psychological milestone on Friday and briefly hopped back above $105,000, spurred by optimism as investors prepare for pro-crypto President-elect Donald Trump to assume control of the White House on Monday.

As the global cryptocurrency market capitalization expands to $3.59 trillion, the second-largest digital asset, ethereum (ETH), has struggled to keep pace with its peers. Over the past six months, its performance has lagged significantly, falling short of the momentum seen elsewhere in the sector.

Solana is riding the TRUMP wave, jumping to a new all-time high price after the network played host to Donald Trump's official meme coin.

Ethereum's creator Vitalik Buterin announced on X today that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is gonna have some major leadership changes. According to Buterin, the Ethereum Foundation has actually been under restructuring for almost a year, with some updates already public and others still being finalized.

Bitcoin experienced a highly volatile yet bullish week, capturing market attention with dramatic price movements. The cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $89,100 on Monday, only to stage an impressive recovery and reach a new local high around $105,900 by Friday.

Solana traded to as high as $268.75 on Saturday morning, according to CoinMarketCap, eclipsing its previously all-time high.

"People seeking a different vision are welcome to start their own organizations," Buterin wrote in a January 18 social media post.

Amid a broader upward trajectory in cryptocurrency valuations, the non-fungible token (NFT) market registered a measured 2.78% increase in total sales during the week spanning Jan. 10–17, 2025. Over this period, aggregate digital collectible sales amounted to approximately $156.13 million, driven by a 115.41% escalation in the number of buyers relative to the preceding week.

The cryptocurrency market saw a notable surge on Saturday. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) all experienced a rise in value, as traders anticipate a potential ‘Trump bump' with the upcoming second Donald Trump presidency.

The new ‘Trump coin', launched on the Solana chain, surged to over $30 less than 24 hours after its launch.

Ethereum (ETH) has been struggling in the markets recently, showing a 12.08% decrease in value over the past month. While it managed a brief rally last week, the momentum has now faded.

Long regarded as a speculative asset, Bitcoin is gradually establishing itself as a strategic element in the management of national reserves. In the face of evolving financial markets and geopolitical tensions, several governments and central banks are considering its integration into their foreign exchange reserves.

Solana price went parabolic and surged to a record high on Saturday amid the ongoing ecosystem growth. The SOL token surged to $270, up by more than 3,000% from its lowest point in 2023.

Solana's SOL token erupted this weekend after the release of a meme coin tied to self-proclaimed ‘crypto president' Donald Trump. According to data by Coingecko, SOL has increased by more than 16% in the past twenty-four hours, even as Ether plunged by 7%.

President-elect Donald Trump unveiled his personal memecoin, TRUMP, on the Solana blockchain.

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) nears the $106,000 mark, the probability of the U.S. establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve has surged to an all-time high of 70%. What Happened: Well-known venture capitalist and Bitcoin enthusiast Anthony Pompliano shared data indicating a significant increase in the likelihood of incoming president Donald Trump creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve in 2025.

SOL has stolen the show today in the cryptocurrency space.

Ethereum (ETH) is gaining momentum as the broader crypto market continues to recover, with increasing institutional interest signaling the potential for a breakout above the $3,500 mark. As Bitcoin holds steady above $101,000, Ethereum is poised for further gains, bolstered by the $166 million in recent ETF inflows.

Police have seized £28 million (US$34 million) in assets from an international Bitcoin fraud gang that exploited a glitch in an Australian cryptocurrency trading website.

Vitalik Buterin, ETH co-founder, has responded to calls for leadership change in the Ethereum Foundation (EF). In a post on X, Buterin gave insights into what the foundation has done, ongoing reforms, and what the community should expect moving forward.

Ethereum is grappling with a decisive support range between the 100-day MA ($3.2K) and the 200-day MA ($3K), a critical region serving as the buyers' last line of defense. The outcome at this level is expected to shape Ethereum's mid-term trajectory.

With the current odds at 65%, the likelihood of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve being created in the United States has greatly soared. The impetus behind this development is the strong advocacy of President-elect Donald Trump for cryptocurrencies and the planned Bitcoin Act.

Solana has recently achieved a new all-time high, climbing 16% to showcase a significant uptick in market performance. The surge has brought Solana's valuation to impressive new levels, catching the attention of both individual and institutional investors.

Toncoin price remained under pressure as cryptocurrencies rebounded and as its on-chain data improved. Toncoin (TON) was trading at $5.35 on Saturday, down by more than 35% from its highest level last year.

The ascendancy of Donald Trump in Washington has many critics writing apocalyptic, if not apoplectic, warnings. But do sincere Trump critics have anything to fear from cryptocurrency?

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Switzerland crypto advocates propose Bitcoin reserve to SNB portfolio, alongside gold, dollar, and euro. The crypto campaigners started collecting 100,000 signatures to push SNB to adopt Bitcoin reserve.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum Foundation, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its leadership. This strategic change, which has been in the works for nearly a year, plans to improve the technical expertise of the foundation's leadership and boosts its bond with various ecosystem actors.

Ethereum has navigated a week of intense volatility, capturing the attention of traders and investors alike. The cryptocurrency experienced a sharp drop below the $3,000 level early in the week before staging an impressive recovery to reach highs of $3,500.

Solana's decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem has hit an important milestone, showing its growing role in the blockchain space.

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As anticipation builds around President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural address on January 20, the broader cryptocurrency market has witnessed a significant rally, with Solana (SOL) hitting a new all-time high of over $270 on Saturday. Solana Surges Past $270 Amid Record TVL In a striking 24-hour period, Solana surged more than 25%, briefly reaching $270.

Bitcoin is trading near the $103,000 level following a highly bullish Friday that has energized the market. The recent surge has positioned BTC for a potential rally toward new all-time highs, with analysts closely monitoring its next moves.

Bitcoin's latest market shifts raises questions about a local top.

It's instructive to look back to see how much difference one week can make. Participants weathered volatile bitcoin price action, the marque crypto asset dropped 10%. Despite spot bitcoin ETF outflows and macroeconomic concerns on the negative side, the bullish sentiment around blockchain activity on the positive helped keep most people bullish.

As of Jan. 16, the Ethereum (ETH -4.51%) cryptocurrency had gained 37% in a year. It was a wild ride along the way, however, with coin prices ranging from $2,220 to $4,070.

Bitcoin price resumed its bullish trend and neared its all-time high of $108,200 ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration and after the encouraging U.S. inflation data.

The cryptocurrency sector is optimistic of what is to come with Donald Trump serving as the next president. Optimism comes as many cryptocurrencies have hit all-time highs since Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

Major Ethereum holders have strengthened their positions in 2025, signaling a shift in institutional strategy.

The Bitcoin price appears to have finally started recovering strongly in the past few days, breaking through the $100,000 ceiling on Thursday, January 16. The premier cryptocurrency didn't stay more than a day above this level the last time it surpassed a six-figure valuation.

Buterin also said the core mission of the Ethereum Foundation will not change, amid calls for the EF to act more aggressively in the crypto space.

Bitcoin had a wild week, dipping below $90,000 before surging above $105,000 just days ahead of Donald Trump's White House return.

Leading cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed a notable spike in inflows from US-based investors ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday.

Solana price has regained momentum and jumped for five consecutive days and reached its highest point since Dec.6.

Solana (SOL), the "Ethereum killer," has flipped all other altcoins to emerge as the best-performing altcoin in the top 50 coins listed on CoinMarketCap. Its rebound journey, which commenced about seven days ago, has finally yielded positive results for its ecosystem.

Despite a crypto market correction, Solana tokens are surging! Explore the top 6 performers on the Solana blockchain today, featuring record-breaking gains and promising tokens.

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