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According to the SaylorTracker website, MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings are up around 51%, with unrealized gains of over $14 billion.

Jeremie Davinci, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency domain, has garnered attention with his audacious forecast that Bitcoin may attain an extraordinary value of $350,000. This forecast, lately disseminated on social media, is predicated on historical trends and the present dynamics of Bitcoin mining expenses.

BlackRock, the biggest asset manager on the planet with $11.5 trillion under its belt, is about to lock horns with Donald Trump, who is about to step back into office with a crypto agenda. Trump's administration is promising to turn it into a cornerstone of US economic strategy.

Analytics firm Glassnode is warning that Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching a critical juncture that has previously marked the end of the bull market.

Neutral in the short-term, bullish in the long-term. With that view in mind, pro traders explain that a certain “player versus player” mindset is at play in the crypto market this month.

Russian authorities have started the process of liquidating 1,032 Bitcoin, valued at approximately one billion rubles, seized from former investigator Marat Tambiev. Tambiev was convicted of accepting the cryptocurrency as a bribe from a hacking group he was tasked with investigating.

Michael Saylor, executive and former MicroStrategy CEO, hinted at another Bitcoin purchase via a cryptic tweet. Saylor posted a screenshot referencing the “next green dot” on the Saylortracker chart, where each dot represents a Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition.

On Jan. 12, 2025, bitcoin's price has been drifting within the $95,000 range, while market participants on prediction platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket are placing their bets on its future trajectory. Currently, a Polymarket wager suggests a 12% likelihood that bitcoin could climb to $120,000 by the close of the month.

A growing number of public companies are stacking up Bitcoin as the asset becomes more valuable, emulating MicroStrategy's model.

The introduction of Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States marked a historic milestone for the cryptocurrency market. These Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which first went live in the US on January 11, 2024, have had massive success in just one year, making them the greatest ETF launch in history.

Pro-crypto policies, increased adoption, and strategic reserves are expected to fuel 2025's bull run. This optimism, coupled with the AI-driven revolution, has savvy investors looking for opportunities beyond Bitcoin and major altcoins. AI meme coins are redefining the crypto space, and iDEGEN is emerging as a “Bitcoin equivalent”.

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has publicly endorsed Bitcoin as a superior alternative to gold in times of economic crises. What Happened: In an interview with Wired, Cuban stated that Bitcoin is a “better version of gold.

Scott Bessent, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as Treasury Secretary, faces a significant financial restructuring if confirmed by Congress.

A girlfriend of the British man accidentally threw away his hard disk with roughly 8,000 bitcoins on it in 2013. The years of legal battle for the right to retrieve the disk from the waste dump resulted in nothing.

Bitcoin [BTC] could stage a rebound as activity across key addresses picks up.

Rangebound trading conditions from Bitcoin could boost the chance of a breakout in XRP, HBAR, BGB and XMR.

Meta shareholders have submitted a proposal urging the tech giant to consider adding Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset.

Ethereum (ETH) has outpaced Bitcoin (BTC) in terms of long-term holder ratios, with a notable 74.7% of Ethereum addresses now belonging to long-term holders. This figure surpasses Bitcoin's long-term holder ratio, which stands at just over 60%.

During the initial 12 days of 2025, approximately 756.204 dormant bitcoins (BTC), valued at $71.8 million, have reentered circulation after years of inactivity. This revival occurs as bitcoin is trading 12% below its peak of $108,364, achieved 26 days prior on Dec. 17, 2024.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted a slight slump for Bitcoin's (BTC) price before a major rally with his latest observations of a recurring pattern he calls the “Hump, Pump, and Dump.”

One year ago, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs in what would be a historic move for institutional adoption in cryptocurrency. In no equivocal terms, these exchange-traded products have superseded market expectations in terms of demand and performance becoming a major influence over Bitcoin's price trajectory.

After Bitcoin (BTC) attained a record high of above $100,000, one of the dominating opinions in the market is the asset's potential to make further gains. However, some players foresee a possible plunge before attempting another all-time high.

The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with discussions about Bitcoin's long-term potential, as analysts present bold predictions for its valuation. Among the most notable is Timothy Peterson's forecast, which places Bitcoin at an astonishing $1.5 million by 2035.

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In an absurd ballet, Bitcoin slips below $95,000, mirroring the S&P 500, with $88,000 in sight. Bounce or imminent shipwreck?

Bitcoin drives headlines, but crypto continues to move mainstream regardless of price volatility

New data from market intelligence firm Arkham reveals that asset management titan BlackRock has built a $50 billion stash of Bitcoin (BTC) in 2024.

Veteran trader Peter Brandt recently posed a key question that could shape Bitcoin's next move. In a tweet, Brandt hinted at a potential shakeout in the Bitcoin market, implying that a final "dump" or extended period of sideways trade might occur before a large rally.

Although Bitcoin's recent price drop led many to wonder whether this is the end of its euphoria. However, as it's looking to turn out, all BTC really did was go into healthy consolidation after a big move in December.

In a shock development in the crypto market, $903 million in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was moved in several transactions within the last 24 hours, sparking widespread speculation about the intent behind these substantial transfers. What Happened: The blockchain data tracker Whale Alert tracked 10 distinct high-value Bitcoin transactions.

After an unexpected bearish plot twist in the past week, the Bitcoin price action has been pretty quiet over the weekend, with BTC barely holding above the $94,000 level. The premier cryptocurrency briefly slipped beneath this price mark on Saturday, January 11, before traveling to as high as $94,870.

The past week was a rollercoaster for the cryptocurrency world. From predictions of a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) supercycle to a groundbreaking Senate subcommittee on digital assets, the crypto landscape is buzzing with activity.

The Bitcoin price has dropped below the critical $100K level, stabilizing around $94,500. With the market at a crossroads, here's what to expect next.

The cryptocurrency market is on edge as 19,000 Bitcoin (BTC) options, valued at a staggering $1.81 billion, expire today. This event comes as investors await the release of the U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, a critical economic indicator that could shape the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions.

Fear that inflation could return in 2025 has raised questions over the possibility of a stagflation scenario—predicted to spur the bitcoin price higher

Cryptocurrency analysts of Coinidol.com report, Bitcoin (BTC) price has fallen below the moving averages for the second time.

Fundstrat chief investment officer Tom Lee says those who turn a blind eye to Bitcoin likely believe that BTC will eventually plunge all the way down to zero. In an interview on the Global Money Talk YouTube channel, Lee says Bitcoin has proven its staying power after over a decade of existence.

Tom Lee is a managing partner and leads market research at financial services firm Fundstrat Global Advisors.

BTC went from over $102,000 to under $92,000 this week, but is that about to change for the better?

According to a recent report by Bloomberg, hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, who was recently nominated to be the new Treasury secretary, will divest his Bitcoin ETF holdings.

Bitcoin (BTC) recently fell below its 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) after reaching a peak of $94,000 a few days ago. This decline signals a strong period of correction as investors prepare for Donald Trump's inauguration.

MicroStrategy, an enterprise software company turned leveraged Bitcoin proxy, has become one of the top corporate Bitcoin holders, with its holdings accounting for 2.1% of the entire Bitcoin supply.

Bitcoin has struggled to secure $100,000 as a support level over the past six weeks despite repeated attempts. However, recent market trends suggest that this could soon change.

SegWit Update (2017): This update separated transaction and witness data, increasing block capacity and addressing transaction malleability. Taproot Update (2021): Taproot enhanced Bitcoin's security, privacy, and block size, making it possible to inscribe data on-chain more efficiently.