On November 5, 2025, Republican candidate Donald Trump defeated Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. The victory created extreme excitement in the crypto community, as Trump promised to introduce policies to support the growth of the cryptocurrency sector. The new president is set to take the oath on January 20, 2025.

A new year, a new digit. After a dip to $92k, where it may have set a triple bottom, bitcoin has been rising this new year to near $100k again.

Skilled commodities trader Peter Brandt, who has been in the trading business since the 1970s, has taken to his account on the X social media platform in the past to share with the community a few stunning crypto predictions and also to share what cryptocurrencies he holds.

Last year – 2024 – proved outstanding for cryptocurrencies as multiple digital assets broke to new all-time highs (ATH), U.S. regulators approved multiple spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and Americans voted in the most blockchain-friendly administration and legislature to date.

Bitcoin is holding above $99,000, with a surge in call option activity at $110,000 and $120,000 strikes — signaling renewed bullish sentiment.

Bitcoin, the first and largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is edging closer to $100,000 for the first time in 2025, following a remarkable six-day gain. Bitcoin has had a phenomenal start to the year, gaining traction as positive optimism spread throughout the cryptocurrency market.

The cryptocurrency market has added ~1% to its valuation in 24 hours with a trading volume of $96.19 billion. With this, the global crypto market cap is currently valued at $3.51 Trillion. With this, the price of Bitcoin is back around the $100,000 mark, highlighting increased positive influence.

2024 saw Bitcoin growing by 111%. One of the safest indexes, the S&P 500, showed 24% growth in 2024.

According to a recent Clear Street report, Bitcoin miners are pursuing yield strategies for their BTC holdings and diversifying into AI compute.

With nearly 2K Bitcoins, Metaplanet intends to expand its BTC trove in 2025 to around 10K according to CEO Simon Gerovich.

What does Metaplanet's bold Bitcoin strategy mean for the crypto market in 2025?

In the short-term time frames Bitcoin (BTC) is starting to look overbought. However, in the weekly time frame, there are signs that upside price momentum may be returning.

Bitcoin price is on a seven-day winning streak but the USD 100,000 mark seems likely to present a hurdle if the current momentum persists.

Bitcoin (BTC) has seen a marginal uptick after spending most of the weekend below $98,000. The world's largest cryptocurrency has climbed above $99,000 and is currently trading around $99,100 as bulls set their sights on reclaiming $100,000.

Recent crypto market dynamics in the past four days have seen the return of bullish momentum into many cryptocurrencies, with the Bitcoin price leading the charge. Interestingly, this has led to the projection of looming gains in many altcoins, and technicals suggest an altcoin season might be rolling into place.

Metaplanet, Japan's MicroStrategy, plans to 5x its Bitcoin holdings in 2025. With its stock up 5%, will this bold move drive further gains?

Following Bitcoin's recent price jump and upcoming events like the FOMC meeting and CPI report are expected this month the market is in a mixed state.

Bitcoin is once again capturing the attention of the financial world, rapidly approaching the $100,000 mark as the largest digital asset regains momentum following Donald Trump's US Election victory.

Donald Trump's inauguration could spark a Bitcoin rally, but concerns over federal rates and FOMC influence might dampen optimism or trigger a BTC slump.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing true leadership in the digital currency ecosystem amid its soaring price. Current market data pegs the price of BTC at $99,399.18, up by 1.6% in the past 24 hours.

The bitcoin miner holds 44,893 BTC on its balance sheet, it said in a production report.

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.

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.

As Bitcoin (BTC) tries to recapture the $100k level, the cryptocurrency market led by Sui (SUI), Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), and Rai Reflex Index (RAI) has come into life once again ahead of the much-anticipated swearing-in of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States.

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?

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.

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.

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.