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Bitcoin has long been known for its volatile nature, and recent market developments have once again raised questions about the sustainability of its ongoing bull run. With significant gains earlier in the year, the leading cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high, only to face a slight pullback.
According to Bloomberg, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has set a new benchmark in the world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) since its launch in January 2024. With over $50 billion in assets amassed in just 11 months, IBIT has achieved a feat unparalleled in the industry, outpacing traditional funds that have been operating for decades.
Bitcoin is being outshined by its scrappier rivals. Today, its price climbed 2.9%, reaching a high of $97,526.
Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Thursday as positive market sentiment rings in the new year. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $97,554.72 +3.2% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,463.77 +3.3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $207.01 +7% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.39 +3.8% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3392 +4.5% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002282 +5.7% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 35.4% and daily active addresses falling by 0.06%.
Bitcoin has ushered in 2025 with an explosive start, setting a new milestone in its mining history. On New Year's Eve, the cryptocurrency's network achieved an extraordinary computational power peak of 808 exahash per second (EH/s), shattering previous records and setting the stage for what promises to be another groundbreaking year for Bitcoin.
Now that MiCA has taken effect in the European Union, crypto experts are divided on how this may impact Tether. USDT's market cap dropped sharply, but fears of a Tether collapse may be overblown.
Bitcoin advocates in Switzerland must collect 100,000 signatures by June 2026 to push the proposal to a public referendum.
Robert Kiyosaki, the eccentric businessman and author best known for his "Rich Dad Poor Dad" books, has predicted that the price of Bitcoin could surge anywhere from $175,000 to $350,000 this year.
Asset management titan BlackRock's Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is now reportedly managing over $50 billion in assets just 11 months after its launch. According to Bloomberg, no other ETF had a better debut than BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).
A coalition formed by Tether, Tron, and TRM Labs is working with law enforcement agencies across the world to stamp out crypto-related crime.
It was an eventful year for bitcoin miners in 2024, with the fourth Bitcoin halving and the cryptocurrency surpassing the $100,000 threshold. Kicking off 2025, three publicly traded mining companies posted double-digit gains, while others also delivered solid performances. Bitcoin Miners Ride High: Top Seven Firms by Market Cap Post Gains Currently, bitcoinminingstock.
Increased Bitcoin adoption by nations and corporations could reshape global financial strategies, impacting traditional investment paradigms. The post Bitcoin to gain adoption by five nation states as strategic asset in 2025: Galaxy Research appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
"If you miss the BTC peak in 2025, you'll have to wait until 2029," one analyst speculated.
The New Year turned out bullish for most digital currencies including Bitcoin (BTC) whales and retail investors. The digital currency is up by 2.95% in the past 24 hours to $96,783.31, paring off the drawdown of the past week.
Stablecoin leader Tether has seen its market value decline amid new European Union cryptocurrency rules. The company's USDT just had its sharpest weekly drop in two years, Coindesk reported Thursday (Jan. 2), leading to concerns about market volatility.
The co-founders of the blockchain analysis platform Glassnode say Bitcoin profit-taking is slowing while identifying two factors that could send BTC higher this month.
Dennis Porter, co-founder and CEO of the Satoshi Action Fund (SAF), announced at Michael Saylor's $100K New Year's Eve Bitcoin Party in Miami that a US state is on the brink of initiating BTC purchases within the next four months.
T3 Financial Crime Unit, started by Tron blockchain, stablecoin issuer Tether, and TRM Labs in September, has frozen $100 million in illegal USDT.
The T3 Financial Crime Unit, a joint effort by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs, has frozen over $100 million in criminal assets.
Like beacons in the crypto night, American ETFs illuminate the path for Bitcoin towards dizzying heights. The oracles whisper: $200,000, and perhaps more!
“Cryptocurrency transactions are not anonymous; they are the most traceable and trackable assets,” Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino said in April.
Bitcoin's price surged past $97,000 on Thursday, climbing 2% to hit $97,011. This modest bump capped a 3% gain since the start of 2025, as the crypto markets began shaking off the losses that weighed them down at the end of last year.
Tether's U.S. dollar stablecoin witnessed its biggest downturn since FTX collapsed during the lethargic 2022 crypto market period.
Tether, Tron, and TRM Labs' joint initiative successfully freezes $100M in USDT through blockchain analysis, marking a major win against crypto-based financial crimes.
Tether's USDT has experienced its largest weekly drop in market capitalization since the FTX collapse of November 2022.
U.S. investors are massively selling their assets, as observed in outflows from the spot Bitcoin ETF market and a plunge in the Coinbase Premium Index.
Women based in Europe and the U.S. are doing excellent work in the Bitcoin space, as CoinTelegraph pointed out, but so are women from Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia and The Middle East.
The market has been showing signs of strength, especially with the recent break rally. This suggests that the bearish trend might be losing momentum, increasing the probability of an upward breakout. Altcoins are also looking promising, with several coins potentially completing their corrections and gearing up for the next upward movement in Q1.
In a ranking of the top 20 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2024, BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, came in third. In a post shared by Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst on X, IBIT made the top three cut with a total flow of $37 billion.
T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) has frozen criminal assets valued at $100 million across five continents. Formed by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs in August 2024, the group collaborates with law enforcement worldwide to disrupt organized schemes that rely on blockchain transactions.
Bitcoin, the first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has increased by nearly 473% since Jim Cramer, host of CNBC's "Mad Money," labeled it a "scam" about two years ago.
US Bitcoin ETFs are nearing $110B in holdings, capturing over 5.7% of BTC supply. With BlackRocks leadership, analysts forecast a $200K BTC price by 2025, fueled by institutional adoption and market momentum.
TL;DR The T3 Financial Crime Fighting Unit, formed by Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs, has frozen 100 million USDT linked to illicit activities. The unit uses blockchain intelligence tools to track and block malicious funds, monitoring over 3 billion USDT, mainly on the Tron blockchain.
In a latest development, the T3 Financial crime unit has hit a milestone of 100 million frozen USDT on Tron targeting a wide variety of bad actors, since the unit was formed in September. This marks a significant milestone in its fight against cryptocurrency-related financial crime.
Bitcoin is rising in the new year, propelling Solana and XRP to major gains as Dogecoin climbs—and Fartcoin blasts off again.
James Butterfill, the Head of Research at digital asset manager CoinShares, has made an intriguing prediction about the future price of Bitcoin (BTC). In a recent interview with CNBC, Butterfill suggested that Bitcoin could eventually reach $250,000—a more than 166% increase from its current price.
Bitcoin rallies to $96,568, edging closer to $100K. IRS tax delay boosts sentiment, while Swiss BTC reserve proposal gains traction. Key levels analyzed. The post Bitcoin Rally: $96,500 Price—Is It Heading for $100K Soon? appeared first on Cryptonews.
Crypto jumps as Bitcoin hits $96,711. Solana leads with 7% gains.
The next few weeks could see BTC fall to $70,000 or rally above $103,000 as investors either double down on demand or offload their assets more
Bitcoin could climb as high as $120,000 in January 2025, "with peaks near $120,000 likely following a potential correction," an analyst told Decrypt.
Here's how Fed's shift from QT to QE (quantitative easing) could aid BTC's growth in 2025.
Blockstream founder Adam Back has predicted that Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might reign supreme next year.
Alex Krüger, an economist and popular crypto analyst, explained how the US Federal Reserve's stance in 2025 could serve as a tailwind for the ongoing Bitcoin rally. This comment from Krüger comes as BTC is up 4.34% from its January 1 swing low of $92,840.
TL;DR Tether (USDT) has suffered a drop of more than 1% in its market capitalization due to the implementation of MiCA regulation in the European Union. Several European exchanges have removed USDT from their offerings. However, the impact is mitigated by Tether's strong presence in markets outside the EU.
Robinhood started 2025 with an extraordinary gesture, distributing as much as 2.5 million dollars in Bitcoin to its Gold users.
During the last week, the stablecoin Tether (USDT) has recorded a significant market cap loss due to MiCA.
The Bitcoin market continues to see a bit of bullish behavior, as the market continues to see the $90,000 level as a support region. At this point in time, the market looks like it is trying to sort out where we are going to work off the froth.