Bitcoin (BTC) has been showing remarkable resilience in recent days after a sharp drop triggered by geopolitical tensions between Israel and Iran. Currently trading around $62,000, Bitcoin appears to have formed a local bottom, which could set the stage for a potential upward trend.

Chris Woods, the chief strategist at investment banking firm Jefferies, has disclosed that the firm keeps 5% of its allocation in Bitcoin through exposure to VanEck spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) HODL.

Ethereum remains the preferred blockchain for crypto whitehat hackers, with 87% still favoring it.

The U.S. government now appears free to sell 69,370 Bitcoin that it seized from a Silk Road-affiliated wallet.

Inflows into multi-asset products reached $29 million, marking the 16th week in a row of continued gains.

During mid-cycle breaks, memecoins often outperform Bitcoin in daily gains, raising the odds of a potential takeover.

NEAR, UNI and APT led crypto gains, while bitcoin (BTC) faded after pushing through $64,000 earlier in the day.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recently called on El Salvador to take decisive action regarding its bitcoin legislation, urging the government to tighten regulations and enhance oversight of the cryptocurrency. This advisory is part of ongoing dialogues surrounding the nation's economic reform efforts, which are critical for safeguarding its financial stability in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.

Bitcoin is a deflationary asset with a fixed supply, unlike Ethereum, whose supply increases or decreases yearly depending on network use. There will be only 21 million BTC in circulation, and a decent portion, exceeding 4 million, is irrecoverable.

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Dogecoin is trading critically, and investors are paying attention as this could shape next week's price action. After several weeks of volatile market movements marked by sharp ups and downs, the entire crypto market is at a turning point.

A widely followed crypto trader is predicting that two altcoins will rally to fresh all-time highs while updating his outlook on Bitcoin (BTC) and cross-chain protocol Wormhole (W).

The Bitcoin investment fund is designed for institutional investors and will offer exposure to BTC gains capped at a predefined threshold, with 100% loss protection on the downside.

Over the past 24 hours, the Cardano price has seemingly breathed new life, with a 3.83% uptick.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading relatively flat but clinging to the green zone. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $63,031 +0.5% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,432 -0.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $145.8 -0.02% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.11 -1.2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00001778 -2.5% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 36% and daily active addresses inching higher by 0.3%.

Recently, the legendary venture capitalist Tim Draper shared his thoughts on the changing world of crypto. Asserting that “Bitcoin is here to stay,” he criticized the SEC for clinging to outdated regulations that hinder crypto innovation.

Several altcoins, including Dogwifhat, Worldcoin, and Zcash, posted gains, as Bitcoin eyes the critical resistance near $64K.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially registered an appeal against Judge Torres's ruling from July 2023, which was largely favorable to Ripple. This landmark decision clarified that XRP does not fall under securities regulations when sold in programmatic sales.

Ward Roddam, the Mayor of Rockdale, Texas, has highlighted Bitcoin's crucial role in revitalizing the town's economy. In an Oct. 7 op-ed, Roddam explained that the world is nearing a new economic era driven by what he calls the “digital energy boom,” largely fueled by Bitcoin.

Bitcoin has been navigating a turbulent landscape of volatility and erratic price action since the Federal Reserve announced an interest rate cut 20 days ago. This pivotal moment has left analysts and investors on edge, with many anticipating a significant rally for BTC in the coming weeks.

David Schwartz, chief technology officer at Ripple, recently shared his experience of using Elon Musk's Starlink.

JPMorgan analysts identified several key catalysts that could shape the cryptocurrency market in the coming months, highlighting a mix of seasonal trends, macroeconomic factors and technological developments. What Happened: The analysts pointed to the historical “Uptober” trend, noting that over 70% of Octobers yielded positive returns for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), The Block reported on Monday.

Bitcoin miners were left to assess their performance amid the ever-changing landscape of the cryptocurrency market. Reports show that while some companies expanded their operations and improved efficiency, others struggled to keep pace with rising challenges.

Solana (SOL) continued its growth trajectory in Q3 2024, with a surge in investment activity despite a dip in on-chain usage.

Some have expressed concerns about the upgrade's impact on solo stakers, noting that shorter block times may require more powerful hardware.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised El Salvador to reform the country's rules on Bitcoin (BTC) as an official currency. During a press briefing, IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack says the agency is in ongoing engagement with El Salvador on policies that can boost productivity and economic governance.

There have been several bullish Bitcoin news these past few days. However, a recent Supreme Court ruling could dampen the mood as the US government has gotten the clear to proceed with selling 69,370 BTC associated with the Silk Road marketplace.

Trump would allow a friendly regulatory environment for Bitcoiners to thrive in.

Bitcoin (BTC) continued to show strength this week, following a robust start to the week that saw its market value climb to a high of $63,700 on Monday. Interestingly, this growth comes despite major exchanges such as Binance and BitMEX seeing heavy shorting of Bitcoin since Saturday.

Crypto analyst Murad Mahmudov predicts a "meme coin super cycle" that could reshape the cryptocurrency landscape in the coming years. What Happened: In a recent podcast, Mahmudov shared his unconventional thesis on why meme coins are poised to outperform traditional crypto assets.

The forecasted $65+/-1 and $61+/-1K high and low, respectively, were reached. This means BTC must hold above the September 6 low and break above the September 27 high to target $74-76K.

As we move into the final quarter of 2024, all eyes will be on Solana to see if it can maintain its commanding lead in new token launches.

ETH off to a bullish start during the weekend, but weak momentum suggests low interest in the cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin's hashrate has been climbing steadily, closing in on its peak of 693 exahash per second (EH/s) recorded on Sept. 8. At present, it's cruising just shy of that record, clocking in at 680 EH/s. Block times have been quicker than the typical ten-minute average, and as we approach Oct.

Bitget promised that it will fully compensate traders of its BGB token, shortly after the asset's value plummeted and then quickly rebounded.

As global demand for cryptocurrency exchange and traded funds skyrocket, altcoin-based ETFs are becoming a major part of the conversation.

The XRP lawsuit case has taken a new turn with the latest US SEC appeal in the legal battle. The latest appeal signals further extension in the legal battle between the blockchain firm and the agency.

Bitcoin (BTC) kicked off October on a rather subdued note, surging approximately 2% on Monday to $63,718. Despite this decline, the cryptocurrency has demonstrated solid performance over the past month, recording a growth of around 10%.

Rising volumes and price gains suggest traders could be buying into several narratives that could drive prices.

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Despite Bitcoin's (BTC) price increase in the last 24 hours, key market indicators are flashing caution, suggesting that the coin may face significant hurdles in reaching the $70,000 mark. This development is contrary to the expectations investors have about the coin this month.

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

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano (ADA), has reinforced his belief in the blockchain platform's continued expansion, emphasizing that Cardano's potential is far from exhausted.

Fold, a Bitcoin financial services company, has filed an S-4 with the SEC as it prepares to go public as it currently holds over 1,000 Bitcoins in its corporate treasury. The company operates a cashback debit card and allows users to purchase or sell Bitcoin directly via their accounts, making it a minor rival to

10x Research CEO Markus Thielen reinforced anticipations for an “Uptober” on October 6, dismissing fears surrounding geopolitical tensions as “unlikely” to derail Bitcoin's recent momentum.

As Dogecoin (DOGE) continues to stamp its authority as the apex meme coin, the altcoin recently made a major milestone after breaking out of a downtrend that started in March this year.

Bitcoin's rally above $64,000 reinforced a recently established trend change and “locked in” a bullish pattern of higher price lows.