MARA's BTC lending program is a way for the company to make its Bitcoin holdings work beyond simply holding them as a reserve asset.

Bitcoin whales and institutions signal bullish sentiment as $100K and $120K call options see high interest ahead of Trump's inauguration.

In the wider landscape, the Ethereum price broke down from a bullish range; however, the current price action suggests the token could be preparing to gain levels within the range. Despite a consolidated close to 2024, the 2025 trade began on a bullish note with the price surging above $3500 after a long time.

Metaplanet has announced a plan to escalate its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 by 2025 end. The firm has purchased a total of 1,761.98 BTC in the past year.

FBTC came in as the Bitcoin spot ETF with the highest net inflow last week.

BTC price expectations diverge as Bitcoin bulls eye a charge at $100,000 to mark the end of the holiday period.

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo: 3350), a leading Bitcoin (BTC) oriented company, has announced the completion of the 12th series stock acquisition right on Monday, January 6, 2025. The company issued the stocks through EVO FUND, with 29k units fully exercised, representing 2.9 million new shares. As a result, the company raised ¥9.5 billion, whereby ¥4.

AVAX is the top gainer from the larger-cap alts today.

Bitcoin trades at $99,248, with a $1.96T market cap and $24.95B trading volume. Rising hashrate highlights miner confidence and robust network security.

While the crypto community is expecting a strong 2025 after Donald Trump's return to the Oval Office, new reports show that the Trump-led rally could face roadblocks.

Bitcoin reaches $99,562, breaks a key resistance level, and is charging straight towards $100,000! However, what surprise awaits BTC?

With momentum rising across the general market, several major crypto assets like Ethereum have transitioned toward an upside direction. As a result, optimism about ETH witnessing a rally in the short term has risen significantly among crypto enthusiasts, attributing the much-anticipated move to past cycle trends.

Bitcoin price is once again showing strength as it bounced back almost 2% eyeing a move past $100K levels very soon. With more than 6% weekly gains, analysts predict that the BTC correction could finally be behind us.

Abu Dhabi-listed Phoenix Group deepens its U.S. footprint with the opening of a 50 MW crypto mining site in North Dakota.

Spot Ether ETFs hosted an outflow of $38.2 million last week, bringing an end to an unprecedented streak of weekly inflows to the funds. Over the previous five weeks, $2.57 billion had flowed into spot Ether ETFs.

Ethereum price has gained nearly 10 percent in the last week, and the formation of an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern signals bullish hold.

After a massive bloodbath in the last weeks of December due to the Fed's hawkish comments, the crypto market is recovering in the first week of Jan.

Bitcoin nears $100K as optimism builds ahead of Trump's inauguration. Key risks include the Fed's rate decision and MARA's BTC lending strategy. The post Bitcoin Eyes $100K Amid Optimism, Key Risks Loom Ahead of FOMC Meeting appeared first on Cryptonews.

Macro guru Luke Gromen thinks it would serve America's best interest if President-elect Donald Trump delays signing an executive order to establish a Bitcoin (BTC) reserve. In a new interview with venture capitalist Preston Pysh, Gromen says it wouldn't make sense for Trump to announce plans to accumulate Bitcoin right after being sworn into office.

Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley believes that Bitcoin scarcity is going to start to feel "dramatic" when the cryptocurrency becomes more mainstream.

Multiple Chilean lawmakers are currently pushing for legislation that would establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), according to details shared by nation-state mining lobbyist Andrés Villagrán. Revealing his progress via X, Villagrán explained that he has been meeting with numerous officials to advocate for BTC's potential economic benefits.

The Tokyo-listed investment firm aims to boost its bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC this year, according to its CEO.

Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $108,000 on Dec. 17, 2024, but has since dropped by over 10%.

Bitcoin's retail demand plummeted sharply to -16% after market correction from $100k.

Ethereum (ETH) has broken free from nearly two weeks of consolidation under $3,524, marking a significant price breakout.

XRP faces a pivotal moment as it battles key resistance at $2.72 and support at $2.21. Will it follow Bitcoin's bullish lead or stumble?

KULR Technology Group, Inc., a thermal energy management company, increased its Bitcoin holdings with the purchase of 213.4 BTC worth $21 million.

The companies plan to collectively pick up $3 billion worth of bitcoin this year, with MicroStrategy's targeting the purchases in Q1 2025.

A potential Bitcoin rally, anticipated to gain momentum ahead of Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration, may face challenges later in the month. The post Trump-Led Bitcoin Rally Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Fed's January Rate Decision: 10x Research appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin mining company MARA, formerly known as Marathon Digital, lent out 7,377 Bitcoin (BTC) in 2024 to generate additional income. The post MARA Lent Out 7,377 Bitcoin in 2024 to Cover Mining Costs appeared first on Cryptonews.

The global crypto market today is showing signs of growth, as a result, the total market cap of the business has risen 0.82% in 24 hours to $3.53 trillion. The optimism called for a healthy boost in trading activity, with the intraday numbers shooting up 2.90% to $90.61 billion.

In a recent blog post, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed potentially reducing the available computing power by up to 99% over the next few years to give humanity a few years to prepare for the singularity.

Ethereum price started a fresh recovery wave above the $3,550 zone. ETH is consolidating and aims for a fresh increase above the $3,700 resistance.

With Trump's influence in play, the next few days could set the stage for major movement.

Metaplanet stock is making strong moves today on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as its CEO Simon Gerovich disclosed plans to 5x their Bitcoin holdings in 2025. This is a bold move from Japan's MicroStrategy which started accumulating BTC in May 2024 and already holds over 1,761 BTC on its balance sheet.

Bitcoin price is recovering losses above the $98,000 zone. BTC is gaining pace and might continue higher if it clears the $100,000 resistance zone.

The change in the U.S. presidential office triggered a huge upswing in the Bitcoin (BTC) price that spiked and formed a new ATH above $108,000. After a brief retracement and correction, the star token has revamped a calculated ascending trend, aiming to surpass the $100K milestone shortly.

Traders are positioning for a rally to record highs after President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20

Bitcoin, the king of cryptocurrencies, is often seen as a symbol of financial freedom. But recent discussions suggest Wall Street might be manipulating its price for their gain. Altcoin Daily recently shared insights on potential market manipulation and upcoming opportunities for Bitcoin.

Michael Saylor says burning Bitcoin address holder wallets' pass keys after their death could boost BTC's value in the long run.

The Bitcoin mining hashrate is climbing steadily toward a new all-time high (ATH), a significant milestone that signals growing confidence among miners despite Bitcoin's relatively subdued price action. This development could have long-term implications for Bitcoin's price and the broader cryptocurrency market.

Metaplanet plans to expand its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC in 2025, leveraging innovative financing strategies amidst predictions of a Bitcoin price surge to $200,000.

2024 was an extraordinary year for bitcoin, marked by an event of historical significance: the movement of five block rewards from 2009, which had remained untouched since they were mined. Last Year's Genesis Echo On Sept. 20, 2024, between block heights 862,079 and 862,087, five ancient coinbase rewards, collectively worth 250 BTC, were spent.

Sam Altman has emphasized OpenAI's readiness to build out AGI this year as Vitalik Buterin cautions a need for robust safety mechanisms.

From crash to comeback, BTC sets the tone for 2025.

The cryptocurrency market showed strong upward momentum today, with the global crypto market cap rising by 0.75%, to reach $3.53 trillion. The total crypto market volume over the last 24 hours is $89.64 billion, reflecting a 1.38% increase. The total volume in DeFi stands at $8.08 billion, making up 9.

Metaplanet said it plans to grow its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC by year-end, leveraging advanced capital market tools. The post Japan's Metaplanet Gears Up for a 10K BTC Stash in 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto market today looks bullish as Bitcoin crossed the $99,000 mark and is trying to touch $100,000 again after a two-week bearish trend. SPX6900 (SPX) and Filecoin (FIL) became the top gainers for today, with a 12% surge in price.