The chief executive of market intelligence platform CryptoQuant is identifying what could unlock massive demand for Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto assets.

Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, has recommended that investors maintain or increase their exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) and gold in 2025 in the firm's 2025 outlook report. He argued that these assets are indispensable hedges against inflationary pressures, fiscal uncertainty, and global de-dollarization trends.

The long-running Bitcoin price bull run faces a major risk as U.S. Treasury yields climb to their highest levels in months.

As 2025 begins, the crypto market shows signs of recovering from the late December correction, setting an optimistic tone for the year ahead. Bitcoin, the market leader, has demonstrated remarkable resilience by holding strong support at $92,000 despite recent selling pressure.

Hashrate dominance continues to be debated due to the pseudonymous and geographically distributed nature of Bitcoin mining.

The United States could acquire up to 400,000 Bitcoins in 2025, according to Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. Green, known for his bullish crypto predictions, believes this Strategic Bitcoin Reserve would cement Bitcoin (BTC) as a cornerstone of U.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Friday, with Bitcoin prices racing towards reclaiming the $100,000 mark again despite record ETF outflows on Thursday. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $98,729.85 +1.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,623.43 +4.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $216.94 +4.8% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.47 +3.3% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3771 +11.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002406 +5.3% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 20.3% and daily active addresses falling by 0.01%.

A stronger dollar tends to weaken the demand for risk assets such as cryptocurrencies.

The U.S. finally has an active, pro-Bitcoin administration coming into office.

Ethereum dominates USDC's supply at 65%, but Solana, Base, and Hyperliquid now capture a growing share of the market.

MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel believes institutional involvement will significantly increase Bitcoin's value, positioning the flagship crypto as a long-term growth asset. Speaking in a Jan. 2 interview with FOX Business, Thiel encouraged retail investors to adopt a steady, long-term investment strategy by regularly purchasing small amounts of Bitcoin.

A top crypto strategist thinks Solana (SOL) will continue to outperform Ethereum (ETH) this cycle as interest in the fifth-largest crypto project remains high. Pseudonymous analyst The Flow Horse tells his 253,400 followers on the social media platform X that Solana will likely outperform Bitcoin (SOL/BTC) this cycle the way ETH did in prior cycles.

Endaoment, a charity fund on Ethereum has sold 3690 ETH tokens worth $12.47 million.

Satoshi Nakamoto mined Bitcoin's genesis block 16 years ago today. Now, mining the cryptocurrency has never been more difficult.

The Bitcoin price is inching closer to the much-coveted $100,000 mark, recently reaching an intraday high of $98,471.

Bitcoin price looks on track to reclaim the $100,000 level. Are altcoins set to follow?

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is surging on Friday, backed by strong ETF inflows and bullish options data. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,577.05 $431.1 billion +4.3% +7.3% Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $98,100.82 $1.94 trillion +1.8% +4.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.45 $140.8 billion +3% +13.5% Trader Notes: Crypto trader CJ forecasts Ethereum hitting equal highs around $3,555, with the possibility of rejection near $3,640–$3,650 should it push into a supply zone.

A letter to "Bitcoin" about the lessons an impetuous teenager should take heed of in their teenage years.

U.S.-based spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a downturn on Thursday, with a hefty $242.30 million in outflows draining from the 12 funds. Among them, Blackrock felt the brunt of the day's trading, losing the most. Market Jitters: $242M Drains From U.S.

TL;DR Bitcoin regained $98,000 after overcoming a challenging year-end, solidifying its position as a strong-performing asset in 2024. Political changes in the United States, along with pro-crypto figures in the government, are boosting market optimism for BTC and other cryptocurrencies.

Today marks the 16th anniversary of Bitcoin's Genesis Block, mined by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto on January 3, 2009. This historic event laid the foundation for blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi).

New data shows that the amount of funds that investors pour into Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) hit a new high in December. According to crypto research platform SoSo Value, the total inflow for Ethereum spot ETF reached $2.10344 billion last month. The number represents 81.5% of the $2.

Bitcoin bulls are reviving. The king of cryptos just reclaimed $98,000 for the first time in weeks after a weak year-end performance, with intraday prices ranging from a low of $96,016.63 to a high of $98,539.00.

Bitcoin advocate Joe Consorti has predicted a potential BTC value drop due to the US Dollar's rising strength. In a post on X, Consorti explained that USD is at its strongest level in twenty-six months, which has historically been challenging for BTC.

Steno Research predicts a fantastic year for cryptocurrencies in 2025, with Bitcoin seen to reach $150,000 and Ethereum potentially hitting an $8,000 value. Related Reading: Shiba Inu 260% Rally: Analyst Sees Classic Bullish Patterns Emerging This projection isn't just speculative; Steno's analysis cites a number of positive economic variables, rising institutional interest, and the growing presence of cryptocurrency ETFs.

50 EH/s and beyond: Cango's ambitious strategy to dominate the bull sector

The following article is adapted from The Block's newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

Industry insiders remain bullish on BTC in 2025, citing a likely increase in adoption.

CryptoQuant data shows Bitcoin in a temporary slowdown and not the end of the bull cycle.

On Jan. 3, the network's hashrate briefly tapped 1,000 EH/s as miners continued adding capacity.

Thiel also highlights factors driving Bitcoin's future growth, including increased accessibility through major financial institutions, the potential establishment of a US Bitcoin reserve, and a more favorable regulatory environment. The post MARA CEO Suggests Retail Investors ‘Hodl' Bitcoin Long-Term appeared first on Cryptonews.

Volatility, risks, and opportunities: the role of Ether in high-leverage trading

Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg, has taken to his social media account to reveal that 2025 has started pretty well for Bitcoin as it has surpassed many other assets.

The bitcoin market is going through a turbulent period at the beginning of 2025, despite recent historic highs. According to a report by Bravo Research, a correction down to $80,000 could represent a strategic buying opportunity for investors.

While bitcoin (BTC-USD) has hovered around $96,000 in the first several days of 2025 — a pullback from $107,000 in the final weeks of 2024 — BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) saw $333 million in outflows on Thursday. "Crypto tends to move in these kind of momentum cycles.

Popular layer-2 cryptocurrencies like EOS, IOTA, and Hedera Hashgraph were among the top gainers on Friday as Bitcoin found resistance at $97,000. EOS (EOS) surged to $0.

Despite a spirited effort to maintain its position above the critical $4,000 level, having breached it twice this month, Ethereum bulls ultimately lost control, with the price pulling back since.

After a year of record-breaking success, BlackRock Inc.'s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) experienced a significant shift as investors withdrew a net $333 million on Thursday. This marks the largest single-day outflow from the fund since its launch and the third consecutive day of net withdrawals—the longest losing streak for this high-profile investment vehicle.

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TL;DR Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital, recommends investing small amounts of Bitcoin monthly to benefit from its long-term growth. Thiel is optimistic about Bitcoin's future in 2025, anticipating an increase in institutional adoption. Bitcoin has had an average annual growth of 29% to 50% over the last 14 years.

CNBC's Jim Cramer delivers his daily segment, Stop Trading.

Bitcoin hashrate reached a record 911.1 EH/s on January 3, highlighting its enhanced security and robustness.

Traders pulled $333 million from BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF on Thursday, marking the fund's longest losing streak as the crypto rally pauses.

Investors pulled millions from BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) on Thursday, marking the fund's largest daily outflow since going live last January. The recent record-high outflow beats its previous record of roughly $189 million posted on Christmas Eve.

Sixteen years ago, the world witnessed the launch of a groundbreaking peer-to-peer electronic cash system, Bitcoin, by its enigmatic creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. This innovation sparked a revolution in how people perceive money, currency, and financial assets.

Economist and Trader Alex Krüger is outlining the path forward for Bitcoin (BTC) while highlighting one crypto asset sector that could outshine others. Krüger tells his 196,700 followers on the social media platform X that Bitcoin will have a bullish year in 2025. “My prediction for 2025 is simple: higher.

How hyperbitcoinization could redefine the world financial system

Bitcoin traders are lining up crucial BTC price points as the market starts to show new-year signs of life.