According to cryptocurrency analytics platform CryptoQuant, Ethereum's transaction fees have been consistently more expensive than those of Bitcoin over the past few months.

The market's leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), has rejoined the crypto rally, gaining momentum on Friday amid reports that President-elect Donald Trump may issue an executive order prioritizing cryptocurrencies as soon as he takes office. As of the latest data from CoinGecko, Bitcoin surged nearly 5% in the 24-hour time frame, reaching $104,000.

MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, is set to propose a major increase in authorized Class A shares to help fund its Bitcoin buying strategy. As per a report from Bloomberg, analysts expect MicroStrategy's proposal to raise authorized shares to 10.

Ripple's XRP outperformed most altcoins in 2024 after registering an over 300% price gain. This performance saw it emerge as the third-largest crypto asset by market capitalization.

The price of Bitcoin climbed to its highest point in nearly a month Friday, surging past $104,000 on the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration.

Institutional players on the cryptocurrency market are busy as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) soars in an attempt to hit $103,000. Notably, leading asset manager BlackRock has registered massive interest, with over half a billion raked in by its ETF product, per daily inflows.

XRP, the crypto asset stewarded by blockchain payments firm Ripple, is chalking out its fastest ascent in seven years. XRP's upsurge comes on the back of soaring open interest in derivatives markets amid the SEC's latest filing to appeal a court ruling in its partially unsuccessful lawsuit against Ripple.

Sam Ruskin from Messari highlighted post-election momentum, a potential XRP ETF filing, and the rotation toward “boomer coins” as key factors that could enable XRP to surpass ETH.

Pepe coin price surged on Friday as the ongoing Bitcoin rally pushed most meme coins higher and the total crypto market cap to over $128 billion. Pepe (PEPE), the third-largest meme coin, rose to $0.

Bitcoin has been on an exciting ride this week, with its price soaring from a dip below $90,000 to a strong rebound above the $100,000 mark in just two days. According to Dan from The Chart Guys, Bitcoin's sharp recovery is signaling bullish momentum as it tests key resistance levels.

The Aave community is exploring new avenues to increase its revenue by considering Bitcoin mining. However, discussions on the Aave governance forum reveal some skepticism among token holders.

A ripple in the Ripple ecosystem caught attention this week as Ripple USD (RLUSD) temporarily broke its 1:1 peg with the U.S. dollar. The stablecoin, designed to maintain a consistent value, experienced an unexpected surge, briefly trading at $1.04 - a 4% increase that raised eyebrows across the XRP community.

Coinbase Prime has seen an increase in USD inflows, indicating a rise in OTC bitcoin trading by institutional investors.

BTC crosses $100K psychological price level , reigniting holder greed and likelihood of a potential rally.

Diese Nachricht kam völlig unerwartet, doch für die Kursentwicklung von Ripple (XRP) und Solana (SOL) könnte sie wirklich alles verändern.

Analytics account @lookonchain has spotted that one of the countries in the developing world that has recently embraced Bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies for building a strategic crypto reserve has moved a large BTC stash.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has surged past the $104,000 mark, propelled by a mix of renewed optimism surrounding the incoming US administration and strong market sentiment, according to experts. What Happened: According to Coingecko data, the cryptocurrency briefly hit $104,279 and is trading at $103,791 at the time of writing, up 5.6% on the day.

The XRP price has rallied to its all-time high (ATH) of $3.4, sparking bullish sentiment in the XRP community. This price surge is due to bullish fundamentals, including Donald Trump's receptiveness to a crypto reserve that would include the coin.

American aerospace technology giant SpaceX has become one of the biggest beneficiaries of the ongoing Bitcoin (BTC) price boom. According to data platform Arkham Intelligence, the rocket manufacturer has seen a $700 million profit in its Bitcoin holdings.

Despite growing challenges, miners sustained a nearly stable hashprice, with only a marginal dip of less than 1% since December.

Bitcoin bull market excitement is building, and DecenTrader's Filbfilb sees the chance for 80% BTC price upside.

Ignore the mindless chanting of slogans, and do what you want with your bitcoin stack.

XRP, Ripple's native token, has been making headlines with a remarkable surge in its price. After a solid 45% gain in the past week, the digital asset has been drawing significant attention from both traders and investors.

With Paul Atkins now taking over as SEC Chair, speculation is swirling about a potential shift in how the SEC handles crypto. There's growing hope that with a more pro-crypto Congress and President, the SEC might ease up on non-fraud cases, potentially dropping some ongoing lawsuits or speeding up settlements for smaller cases.

XRP currently trades at $3.25, with a commanding market capitalization of $186 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $18.96 billion. The intraday price range, spanning $3.19 to $3.40, showcases notable market activity within this bandwidth. XRP On the hourly chart, XRP reveals a transient consolidation phase, with prices fluctuating near the $3.20 level.

Marathon Digital, a prominent Bitcoin mining company, has immortalized incoming US President Donald Trump on the blockchain network of the flagship digital asset. On Jan.

Trump-themed meme coins are gaining momentum, with MAGA Memecoin (CRYPTO: TRUMP) and Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Coin (CRYPTO: SBR) surging ahead of the presidential inauguration on Monday. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Maga (CRYPTO: TRUMP) $3.50 $159.7 million +21.6% +26.7% SBR (CRYPTO: SBR) $2.32 $49.4 million +22.4% +186.5% MAGA Hat (CRYPTO: MAGA) $0.000112 $45.9 million +11.2% +25.8% Department Of Government Efficiency (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.2252 $219.4 million +6.5% +22.4% Trader Notes: Crypto enthusiast CryptoThommy called SBR "the meme for this cycle," describing it as "the biggest catalyst in BTC history.

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Elon Musk has turned the U.S. Treasury Department's cybersecurity disaster into his latest roast material. Following news that Chinese state-backed hackers breached Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's computer, Elon went to X (formerly Twitter) taking jabs at her.

Michael Saylor, a Bitcoin evangelist and MicroStrategy's executive chairman, has taken to his account on the X social media giant in the past to talk to the millions of his followers about the mysterious Bitcoin founder known under the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto.

In a latest development, according to data from Arkham Intelligence, The Royal Government of Bhutan recently moved 633 BTC to two unknown addresses, with one possibly connected to Binance. This action has sparked global market discussions, especially as Bitcoin's price recently recovered to $102K.

The Bitcoin market continues to see a lot of buying pressure, but it is also worth noting that the market has a lot of froth in it, so going sideways might be move forward. However, even if we do pull back a bit, it is likely that we will find

At press time, bitcoin's market capitalization is $2.03 trillion, and its current price is cruising along at $102,536 to $102,739 in the last hour. Its 24-hour trading volume is $62.38 billion, and its intraday price has fluctuated between $97,532.25 and $102,629.

Bitcoin ETFs have bought another $620 million on Thursday after accumulating $755 million on Wednesday, self-reported data shows.

XRP futures open interest has surged since Monday to hit an all-time high, signaling heightened market anticipation.

The Royal Government of Bhutan moved over 600 BTC since the start of 2025, either sent to other storage wallets, or to Binance and Kraken.

The Bitcoin decentralized finance (BTCFi) sector saw a 2,000% increase in the total value locked (TVL) in 2024, rising from $307 million to $6.5 billion.

Despite the SEC's latest appeal, the XRP Army is still in a good mood.

BTC is probing resistance at around $100,000, but traders are anticipating a "Trump Pump" that could trigger a bull run breakout on U.S. inauguration day. CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day.

Bitcoin focused non-profit Proof of Workforce is working with the Office of California on legislation and Bitcoin initiatives.

What will quantum computing do to Bitcoin? Short answer: Bitcoin will adapt.

RuneArt has presented TIMESTAMPS, a new collection of digital art based on Bitcoin, which combines the Runes and Ordinals protocols.

Positive forecasts are beginning to circulate due to a possible change in trend.

So far, Donald Trump's re-election has been a major win for the digital assets industry and for cryptocurrency investors, with the January 20 inauguration poised to further the positive trend.

The company is starting with a $1 million investment in a spot Bitcoin ETF. This strategic Bitcoin treasury reserve marks a significant step forward for the Canadian grocery giant.

Merely days before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump is at the centre of another controversy; but this time it involves Ripple and XRP. The New York Times reported that when Ripple executives met with Trump on January 8, they “advised” him to add XRP alongside Bitcoin in the proposed federal crypto reserve.

Bitcoin's price has once again broken above the $100K level, and investors are wondering whether it can keep above this time around, especially after bouncing off the plunge below $90,000 on Monday.