Solana's increasing popularity has seen the blockchain outpace Ethereum with over 5 billion dex transactions and 344 million active addresses in the past three months.

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The ‘crypto president' has delivered on yet another promise he made to the industry. In an iconic display of loyalty on Jan. 23rd, 2025, Mr.

Matrixport, a leading digital asset financial services firm, has offered a fresh perspective on Bitcoin's potential price trajectory, emphasizing its short-term upside if crucial support levels remain intact. According to Matrixport's recent report, Bitcoin's price action is currently testing a pivotal support zone, with macroeconomic influences and institutional engagement creating a conducive environment for a potential price breakout.

President Trump just signed an executive order to evaluate the creation of a strategic national Bitcoin and crypto stockpile, as well as prevent the adoption of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) while boosting stablecoin adoption.

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President Donald Trump on Thursday has signed executive orders on digital assets, aiming to bolster U.S. leadership in the crypto industry while halting progress on central bank digital currencies. The order establishes a Presidential Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, chaired by White House ‘AI & Crypto Czar' David Sacks.

President Trump's new executive order embraces Bitcoin and open blockchain technologies, bans Central Bank Digital Currencies, and revokes prior restrictive regulations—signaling a landmark policy shift toward fostering responsible innovation and financial freedom in the United States.

Donald Trump signed his first executive order on crypto, establishing a working group and prohibiting CBDCs without mentioning Bitcoin.

Solana (SOL) has been riding a wave of volatility, recently hitting a new all-time high of $295 before dropping over 22% amid market fluctuations. Despite this sharp correction, SOL has shown resilience by recovering much of its losses, leaving investors optimistic about its potential for further gains in the coming weeks.

A popular crypto analyst thinks one top-10 altcoin is on the verge of another rally. The pseudonymous analyst known as Altcoin Sherpa tells his 240,300 followers on the social media platform X that XRP‘s next leg is loading. XRP is trading at $3.17 at time of writing.

The recently pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the dark web marketplace Silk Road, looks to still hold millions of dollars in Bitcoin. This comes following the revelation of wallets linked to the Silk Road founder, containing coins that remained untouched while he was in prison.

A closely followed crypto analyst is identifying one catalyst that could send Dogecoin (DOGE) to the moon while updating his outlook on altcoins Cardano (ADA) and Chainlink (LINK).

Trumps executive order establishes a crypto working group to regulate digital assets and explore a Bitcoin strategic reserve. The post Trump signs executive order on crypto, moving closer to a strategic Bitcoin reserve appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is currently experiencing significant market activity, with large transactions and technical patterns signaling potential growth. After breaking out of a bullish pennant, analysts are eyeing a potential price target of $2.77.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has taken to the X social media network to address accusations of lobbying against Bitcoin.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju believes China may have already sold the 194,000 Bitcoin (BTC) seized from the infamous PlusToken scam in 2019. In a Jan. 23 post, Ki shared on-chain data indicating that the confiscated assets were mixed and distributed to crypto exchanges, including Huobi, rather than being retained in the national treasury.

The growth in Solana's total value locked indicates potential opportunities for further DeFi development and adoption.

Fathom Holdings, a technology-driven real estate services platform, has announced the inclusion of Bitcoin in its treasury management program.

Bitcoin and most altcoins have fallen this week even after Donald Trump's inauguration to become the most crypto-friendly president in the US.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong made a bold statement about Bitcoin's (BTC) potential to surpass gold as the ultimate form of money. In a conversation that highlights the ongoing evolution of cryptocurrency, Armstrong argued that Bitcoin is more suitable than gold for modern financial systems due to its inherent advantages in portability, divisibility, and utility.

With memecoins dominating the headlines, issuers are filing fresh ETF applications. But is a memecoin ETF a good investment?

"CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry as Bitwise has officially submitted a registration filing for a dogecoin ETF. Plus, House Democrats are skeptical of Trump's crypto business moves and CFTC undergoes major staff changes.

Bitcoin is likely to hit record highs on more than 70 days this year, more than triple last year's number, if the price continues to mirror 2017's performance. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day.

Institutional demand for high-yield Bitcoin funds is growing following the successful launch of BTC ETFs.

The Donald Trump administration's imminent adoption of the strategic Bitcoin reserve has regained momentum, driven by Senator Cynthia Lummis' new role in the Senate's Digital Assets Subcommittee. Experts like Binance founder Changpeng Zhao believe that Senator Lummis' appointment to the crypto committee is a significant step towards establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve in the US.

Donald Trump's TRUMP token is down Thursday as daughter Ivanka takes aim at an unofficial Solana meme coin named after her.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has shared his thoughts on the role that Bitcoin plays in the global financial system. At a recent event, Solomon denied that Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies might threaten the US dollar's dominance.

Michael Saylor, the CEO and Chairman of MicroStrategy (MSTR), made a cryptic post on X (formerly Twitter) that is making waves in the cryptocurrency industry. In his recent post, he stated, “We are going to Mars.

Although Bitcoin price action is still holding above the $100,000 price level, the past 24 hours have been highlighted by a 2.5% decline. According to liquidation data from Coinglass, this decline has seen $65.47 million worth of positions liquidated, with the majority ($54.10 million) being long positions.

Riot Platforms vice president Pierre Rochard accused Ripple Labs of actively lobbying against the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve (SBR) in the US. Rochard made the claims in a Jan. 23 social media post.

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The co-founders of the blockchain analysis platform Glassnode say Bitcoin (BTC) may be gearing up for a series of rallies based on key metrics. Glassnode and Swissblock co-founders Jan Happel and Yann Alleman, who share the social media handle Negentropic, say that the Bitcoin Fundamental Index (BFI) is starting to signal a breakout.

Solana (SOL -1.16%) was losing ground in Thursday trading, having dropped by 3.2% over the previous 24 hours as of 12:15 p.m. ET. Over the same period, Bitcoin was up 0.5% and Ethereum was down 1.5%.

Bitcoin's recent rally could continue, with analysts forecasting that the cryptocurrency may rise to $122,000 next month before entering a phase of consolidation. According to Markus Thielen, the head of research at 10x Research, Bitcoin is exhibiting a clear pattern of price movement in increments of $18,000.

Pro-crypto Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has been named the first-ever chair of the new Senate panel devoted to digital assets. The panel will focus on passing bipartisan legislation that boosts the industry while protecting investors, with a specific focus on market structure, stablecoins and a strategic bitcoin reserve.

Bitcoin shows strength due to traders' hope of a crypto-related executive order from Pres. Trump, but analysts warn that a dip below $101,000 could kick off a $1.3 billion long liquidation.

Bitcoin shows strength due to traders' hope of a crypto-related executive order from Pres. Trump, but analysts warn that a dip below $101,000 could kick off a $1.3 billion long liquidation.

The man behind popular AI bot Truth Terminal sold off a huge chunk of Fartcoin holdings, prompting a price plunge for the Solana token.

Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), known as the "Crypto Senator," has been named Chair of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets. What Happened: This appointment signals a renewed push by the United States to establish clear regulatory frameworks for digital assets while advancing initiatives like a U.S. strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve, an idea championed by Lummis and supported by President Donald Trump.

TL;DR The price of Bitcoin reached $106,000 after Cynthia Lummis's announcement about “big things,” but then dropped when it was revealed that it was not about a national Bitcoin reserve.

Over the last few days, Bitcoin has displayed remarkable price performances and resilience, surpassing its previous all-time high of $108,000, achieved last December. However, many investors continue to face a setback as BTC's profitability decreases significantly.

Following Bitwise's and Rex Shares' recent application for spot Dogecoin ETFs in the United States, crypto analyst Ali Martinez has provided a technical outlook suggesting Dogecoin (DOGE) could ascend to $15. His analysis, detailed in a logarithmic chart spanning from 2017 to 2025, captures a massive ascending channel that highlights the potential upward trajectory for DOGE.

Solana gains 12.3% in 36 hours as memecoins like TRUMP fuel network activity, and some rumors spark market optimism.

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Kansas State may adopt a proposal to invest up to 10% of employee retirement funds into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) if State Senator Craig Bowser's bill passes.

Tron founder Justin Sun has declared that Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) has effectively become the United States' national Bitcoin reserve.

The ongoing crypto market resurgence has sparked wild accumulations among savvy investors. A prominent investor known for his timely investment in Bitcoin (BTC) in 2013 and Solana (SOL) in 2021 has returned to the market to point out three tokens under $5 to watch in 2025.