On Dec. 16, US spot and derivative Bitcoin ETFs collectively broke $129 billion in net assets, surpassing gold ETFs for the first time.

The 2024 bitcoin halving event sparked major changes in the mining scene, according to the latest “State of the Network” report by Coin Metrics and analyst Matías Andrade. Battle for Hashrate Dominance The April 2024 halving, which slashed block rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC, severely impacted miner earnings.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been experiencing a remarkable surge in price, and with this upward momentum, many investors are becoming increasingly optimistic about its potential. In the past five days, BTC has gained 6.44%, reinforcing the idea that the bullish trend is likely to continue.

Bitcoin reaches a new milestone at $108,000, maintaining momentum above $100,000 as market sentiment remains extremely bullish, fueled by political support and increasing institutional integration.

Dennis Porter, founder of the Satoshi Action Fund, has unveiled a draft of an executive order crafted for President-elect Donald Trump to establish a Strategic Bitcoin (BTC) Reserve within the Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF).

Christian Lindner, the former Finance Minister of Germany, questioned the country's leaders for not adopting Bitcoin's economic opportunities, especially as the U.S. moves forward with crypto innovation. The leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) Christian Lindner questioned the German government for failing to adopt Bitcoin's economic opportunities.

The chief executive of payments app Strike is leaning bullish toward Bitcoin (BTC) as the flagship crypto asset hovers above the $100,000 price tag.

Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis has been very supportive of the new administration's attitude toward digital assets, especially when it comes to Bitcoin reserve. In her tweet she said she thinks that 2025 will be a very important year for cryptocurrencies, referring to the appointment of David Sacks as the “Crypto Czar” of the administration.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways on Tuesday, as markets await the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut decision. The Fed is expected to announce its third consecutive reduction with a 25-basis-point rate cut.

The price of the flagship cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, has surged by more than 17% over the past month to now stand around $106,000 after hitting a new all-time high above $108,200 earlier today. The cryptocurrency's price performance has drawn in a flurry of large-scale acquisitions.

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Bitcoin continues to reach new lifetime highs but traders are not chasing the uptrend with the same zeal as before. Options data is signaling a more cautious outlook for the short term.

Lately, there's been a whirlwind of chat about Bitcoin's consensus tweaks, Core developers, and the Lightning Network. This week, Taproot Wizard Eric Wall made a bold claim: BTC has one last shot to beef up its features beyond just being digital gold, or it might fade into obscurity as a peer-to-peer currency.

A recent BIP has been proposed to change the way units of bitcoin are displayed, but this proposal is not needed.

Crypto analyst Tony Severino has drawn a similarity between the current Bitcoin price action and that of the 2017 bull run. Based on these similarities, the analyst raised the possibility of the flagship crypto witnessing an 80% surge from its current level.

Bitcoin has hit an all-time high, soaring past $106,000, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency. With its total market cap surpassing $2 trillion, Bitcoin is gaining traction and drawing increasing interest from both retail and institutional investors.

Sarah Knafo, a French member of the European Parliament, has caught the attention of the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) community with her appeal to the European Union to reject a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in favor of Bitcoin. What Happened: Knafo called in her speech on Tuesday on the EU to implement a strategic Bitcoin reserve as a decentralized safeguard against inflation and centralized control.

Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek has met with US President-elect Donald Trump to discuss the future of the industry ahead of the new administration's entry into the White House. According to a new Bloomberg report, Marszalek and Trump recently met at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the possibility of a national Bitcoin (BTC) reserve, among other things.

Metaplanet's stock surged 51% after announcing a ¥4.5 billion ($30 million) zero-interest bond issuance to fund further Bitcoin purchases. The post Metaplanet Stock Soars 2,450% YTD on Its Bold Bitcoin Strategy appeared first on Cryptonews.

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy boosts stock performance and market visibility as it joins the Nasdaq 100.

Simon Kim, CEO of Hashed and a leading figure in Korea's blockchain industry, shared his thoughts on the key trends shaping crypto in 2025 and beyond.

Bitcoin mining is proving to be a vital player in Europe's energy landscape. Traditionally criticized for its high energy consumption, Bitcoin mining is now being integrated into Europe's energy systems to help stabilize grids and reduce waste.

Gridless' co-founder Janet Maingi explains how her company's Bitcoin mining work is helping to electrify rural Africa, leading to a better quality of life for those in the communities Gridless touches.

Bitcoin price rallied to a record high of $108,000 on Dec. 17, continuing a bull run that began in 2023. Bitcoin (BTC) has surged by nearly 150% this year, driven by rising demand and decreasing supply growth.

Raoul Pal, macro strategist and founder of Real Vision, discussed his bullish outlook on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) current market position, predicting more upside for the apex crypto. In a new ‘The Journey Man' podcast published on Sunday, Pal emphasized Bitcoin's pivotal role in shaping the financial future and its potential for exponential growth.

TL;DR Stacks has successfully launched sBTC on the mainnet, enabling Bitcoin integration into decentralized finance (DeFi). sBTC is fully backed by Bitcoin, ensuring its security and offering new opportunities in decentralized lending and exchanges.

"In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." This phrase by Orwell, taken from 1984, resonates strongly in our digital age and illustrates the struggle against censorship.

Mt. Gox transferred $172.5M in Bitcoin amid BTC's record surge, as the defunct exchange continues its complex bankruptcy process.

Sarah Knafo, a member of the European Parliament, gave a pro-Bitcoin speech in the European Parliament on December 17, calling for the establishment of a “Bitcoin strategic reserve” while opposing the digital euro.

MicroStrategy's steady Bitcoin purchases could send its market cap above Starbucks and Nike if BTC rallies above $138,000.

Bitcoin (BTC) has made waves in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector with a significant surge in its Total Value Locked (TVL), which has reached an all-time high (ATH) of $6.9 billion. This remarkable growth has enabled Bitcoin to surpass BNB Chain, securing its position as the fourth-largest blockchain by TVL in DeFi.

Semler Scientific hits trading milestone amid Bitcoin investment success, with holdings now valued at $222M and options trading approved. The post Semler Scientific hits options trading milestone with Bitcoin holdings at $222M appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

While Bitcoin booms in the bull markets, its volatility can provide an intense reality check – just ask veteran investor American HODL.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spiked to another all-time high of $108,388 at the start of the U.S. trading session but reversed its gains in line with broader stock market losses. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $106,171 $2.1 trillion -0.2% +8.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,933 $474 billion -0.2% +6.8% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.58 $147.6 billion +8.8% +18.1% Trader Notes: Technical analyst Kevin warned in a post on X that USDT dominance remains at a critical support level, likely impeding prices from going higher.

Bitcoin reaches a new milestone with a market cap exceeding $2 trillion and a price of $100,000, as analysts look ahead to a promising yet volatile 2025.

The U.S. Department of Justice is set to reimburse victims of a wire fraud scheme, aided by the tripling value of Bitcoin since the cryptocurrency was seized.

Last week Monday, Bitcoin (BTC) futures volume was over $90 billion but steadily dropped between December 10 and 14, reaching $26.39 billion this past Sunday. However, as BTC's price hit a new all-time high, the futures volume also jumped and reached a seven-day high of $82.84 billion.

A look at whether Bitcoin or a University education is a wiser long term investment for one's financial freedom.

The price of the main cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), set a new all-time high during today's trading session. Thus, having soared by more than 2% from the opening price, a new all-time high for BTC was set at $108,353, according to Binance.

Bitcoin just broke its own price record for the third straight day, while XRP jumped Tuesday alongside Ripple's stablecoin launch.

Bitcoin (BTC) whales are in a buying frenzy. This development coincides with soaring price movement for BTC in the ongoing bull run.

Bitcoin climbed to a new all-time high on Monday, surpassing $107,000 as investor sentiment strengthened ahead of a widely anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this week. The price of the world's largest cryptocurrency rose as high as $107,229.38, marking a new record, before settling at $106,126.

Bitcoin runs into fresh volatility as analysis warns that "multiple weeks" of BTC price upside may be at stake.

Since its collapse in 2014, the ghost of Mt. Gox continues to linger over the cryptocurrency market.

Will BTC momentum weaken at $150K-$160K? This data suggests so

According to reports from Bitcoin L2Labs, which leads the development of the layer-2 of Bitcoin Stacks, the launch of sBTC has been made official.

Mike Novogratz, CEO and founder of Galaxy, has predicted that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, will surpass gold by market capitalization within the next five to eight years.