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.

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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.

Ethereum has surged by 2.75% in the past day as the crypto market continues to experience a general price rebound in 2025. Notably, data from Ethereum investors' activity shows a corresponding rise in bullish sentiments with anticipation of a sustained uptrend in the short term.

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.

XRP is slightly in the red today, though.

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.

Amidst a general crypto market rally, the price of Ethereum surged by 8.07% in the past week marking a return into the $3,600 price zone. Despite this price gain, the Ethereum Spot ETFs recorded a net weekly outflow of $38.20 million, ending a five-week positive streak.

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.

Ripple's XRP is currently down by more than two percent and is trading below the critical $2.40 level. For XRP to maintain its upward momentum, it must hold above current support levels, particularly the $2.29 mark. Keep in mind that XRP, like many major altcoins, often follows Bitcoin's price action.

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

XRP price hinges on SEC's January 15 court deadline; a withdrawal could ignite ETF approvals, while an appeal risks intense selling pressure.

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.

XRP price has recorded a strong rally over the past few months, especially after Trump's win has fueled market optimism. Adding to the excitement, a top market expert recently shared a bullish forecast for Ripple's native crypto, predicting a potential surge to $11.

Bitcoin's price may face consolidation or deeper correction due to the declining STH SOPR - A sign of investor hesitancy.

XRP, the native token of Ripple Labs, seems to be gaining significant attention from crypto enthusiasts as it has formed a bullish price action pattern on its daily time frame.

Bitcoin has surged over 7% since the start of the year, leading the crypto market in a promising rebound. While this upward momentum is fueling optimism, many investors are shifting their focus to altcoins, anticipating greater opportunities in the broader crypto space.

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs are back in action with a powerful $900 million in net inflows on Friday. This surge comes on the heels of several days of negative market sentiment, showing a remarkable recovery.

XRP has surged by double-digits on the charts and this hike might take XRP places.

In a mere fortnight, Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin has witnessed its supply on Ethereum expand by $4.4 million. Yet, with 768 addresses in possession of the token, over 70% of the stablecoin's supply lingers in the Ripple Deployer wallet or contract address. Ripple's RLUSD Hits $4.

Global liquidity dynamics have historically played a significant role in driving the price of Bitcoin (BTC), with shifts in liquidity often foreshadowing potential market movements. As Bitcoin continues to recover from recent downturns, economic factors like the Federal Reserve's Quantitative Tightening (QT) policy and the diminishing demand for U.S. Treasury Securities are beginning to indicate that Bitcoin could experience renewed bullish momentum.

Bitcoin miners are still holding on to a significant amount of Bitcoin, despite 2024's bullish performance.

The XRP price remains under scrutiny as analysts debate its potential to fall below $0.50 by January 2025. This has sparked market uncertainty and skepticism about the future of the XRP price.Amid this speculation, an AI altcoin is gaining momentum with its ambitious goal of transforming the $630 trillion real estate sector.

A recent Polymarket poll shows 40% believe President-elect Trump might create a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, stirring debates on its role in national finances. With nearly 200,000 Bitcoins already held by the government, this move could boost the U.S.'s position in the global crypto market.

The ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to unfold, with fresh developments on the horizon. After the SEC appealed a previous ruling in favor of Ripple, the situation remains tense, but new leadership at the SEC may signal a shift in strategy.

RLUSD, the stablecoin floated by American blockchain payments firm Ripple Labs is growing at a fast pace, currently flipping its core rivals in 24 hour trading volume. Despite the stablecoin's young age, it has printed a sustained growth track to beat Paypal's PYUSD and Circle's EURC tokens.

Robert Kiyosaki warns of a market crash caused by reckless monetary policies and excessive money printing. He suggests investing in gold, silver, and Bitcoin as secure ways to protect wealth during economic challenges.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse calls the 119th Congress the most pro-crypto in history, offering hope for better regulations and support for blockchain innovation. With Republicans in control and new leadership at the SEC expected, the crypto industry anticipates a fresh start.

JAN3, a Bitcoin tech company founded by Samson Mow, has raised $5 million to make Bitcoin and Layer 2 technologies easier to use. Supported by major investors like Fulgur Ventures and Tether, the company plans to solve Bitcoin's scalability issues and help expand its use, especially in areas with limited access to financial services.

A South African law enforcement agency recently apprehended a 35-year-old man suspected of using cryptocurrency to fund terrorist activities. Suspicous Transactions A South African law enforcement agency recently apprehended a 35-year-old man who is alleged to have used cryptocurrency to fund terrorist activities.

The price of Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $108,000 on December 17, 2024, but has declined by more than 10% since that time.

Following a mild price rebound in the past week, Bitcoin (BTC) has surged above 98,000 with the market bulls aiming for a return to the $100,000 price zone. Interestingly, a report from CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost has revealed an increase in short-term holders' demand that has coincided with this recent price rally.

According to recent blockchain data, the Bitcoin hashrate has been on the rise as it touched a new all-time high on Friday, January 3rd, 2025. This new peak comes as the premier cryptocurrency continues to recover after a disappointing end to the year 2024.

Ethereum faces growing doubts about its ability to outperform Bitcoin in the 2025 bull market.

Bitcoin and gold are structurally becoming key components of investor portfolios, according to JPMorgan analysts.

On Friday, spot bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted gains, reversing losses from the previous day. Approximately $908.10 million was poured into these ETFs, with dominant players like IBIT, ARKB, and FBTC securing the majority of the inflows.

Despite recent market fluctuations, investor interest in Bitcoin remains strong, as evidenced by the remarkable $908 million in net inflows to US Bitcoin ETFs on Friday. This significant rebound follows a more subdued $242 million outflow the previous day, highlighting the growing optimism surrounding Bitcoin and its role in investment portfolios.

The Bitcoin market experienced a modest recovery over the past week following the 15.7% correction in the latter half of December 2024. Amidst this recent price gain, developments from the short-term holders (STH) activity have revealed significant indications for Bitcoin in the coming days.

The price of Bitcoin continued its rebound on Friday, with the world's largest and oldest crypto inching closer to the much-coveted $100,000 level. BTC registered an impressive rally in 2024, largely due to the BlackRock-spurred Wall Street Bitcoin revolution and Donald Trump's shock victory on Nov. 6.