Recently released FOMC minutes show that Federal Reserve officials have decided to slow down the pace of rate cuts in 2025.

Now is not the time to make sizable bitcoin purchases.

Bitcoin's sudden course reversal from $102,000 to $95,000 has kickstarted a discussion among cryptocurrency traders and analysts about whether the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) cycle top is in. What Happened: Prominent crypto trader Ansem shared his outlook on the market cycle in a detailed post on X, expressing scepticism about continued unbridled growth.

Talks of a strategic bitcoin reserve have launched the asset to new highs. Game theory explains the logic driving the rally.

The crypto markets are witnessing a massive surge in liquidations amid Bitcoin's (BTC) sudden loss of the $100,000 level. New data from market intelligence platform Coinglass shows traders saw liquidations during the last two days to the tune of $862.4 million, mostly by those betting long on Bitcoin.

While Lightning might provide good privacy for direct participants in the network from each other, it is not the case for more powerful adversaries.

A Ripple exec believes that XRP ETF applications could be fast-tracked under the new administration.

In a striking revelation on the latest episode of the Coin Stories podcast, host Nathalie Brunell interviewed The Digital Chamber founder & CEO Perianne Boring, who disclosed an unvarnished and previously unknown response from members of the United States Federal Reserve.

Bitcoin (BTC) has dropped 5.5% in the past 24 hours, falling below the $100,000 mark, despite a 38% surge in trading volume to $67 billion. The decline stems from bearish signals in key metrics, including the 7-day MVRV Ratio and heightened whale activity, both indicating mounting selling pressure.

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Bitcoin has made a remarkable recovery, bouncing back to $102,000, but along with its price surge, the cryptocurrency's Open Interest has also seen a sharp increase. This surge in Open Interest, which measures the total number of outstanding derivatives positions related to Bitcoin, signals that market participants are becoming more active, but it also raises concerns about increased volatility in the market.

In a latest development, cryptocurrency analyst Crypto Rover has issued a bullish message in a recent X post. Every time the $USDT dominance gets this high during a bull market.It's a massive #Bitcoin & #Altcoin buy opportunity.BUY THE DIP! 🚀 pic.twitter.

The non-fungible token (NFT) collection backed by President-elect Donald Trump launched its first 160 items, the “Trump Bitcoin Digital Trading Cards,” on Bitcoin (BTC) using the Ordinals protocol. Users who acquired the 100 NFT cards from the “Mugshot Edition” and submitted their Bitcoin wallets are eligible for the claim through NFT marketplace Magic Eden.

Bitcoin (BTC) has entered 2025 with high volatility and heightened market attention, with analysts predicting this year could mark the end of its current bull cycle.

The market's New Year rebound turned into a start-of-year retrace after Bitcoin (BTC) dropped from the recently reclaimed $100,000 support into the $94,000 territory. Amid the drop, an analyst shared his “cautiously bullish” outlook for BTC's price.

Bitcoin's mining security and private key integrity face risks as quantum technology progresses as it challenges the blockchain's cryptographic foundations.

Ripple President Monica Long mentioned in a January 7 interview on Bloomberg TV that the crypto market might receive more crypto spot ETF approvals in 2025. Long suggested that President Donald Trump and his pro-crypto administration would introduce more crypto-friendly regulations to support ETFs sooner.

Greenland's abundance of renewable energy and cold climate makes it an ideal place for Trump to encourage American Bitcoin mining.

Bonk has dived by 14% in the past 24 hours, falling to $0.00002959 as the crypto market drops by 8% in response to positive US economic data. The post Why Is BONK Crashing? Major Losses Hit Meme Coins as Bitcoin Drops Below $100K appeared first on Cryptonews.

Fidelity Digital Assets predicts massive adoption of Bitcoin by nation-states in 2025. Discover the analyses and forecasts.

Pseudonymous cryptocurrency analyst Ali Martinez has cautioned that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is vulnerable to a steep decline, citing a lack of substantial support below the $92,000 mark. What Happened: Ali's analysis, shared in a series of tweets on Wednesday, indicates that a failure to hold this level could lead to a rapid price correction down to the $74,000−$78,000.

Bitcoin started the year with a strong price rally, surging by 5% on January 6th to reclaim the $100k mark for the first time in weeks. The asset's price continued its run up to $102,760 before undergoing a healthy correction, pushing it back below $100k.

Rising concerns about Federal Reserve monetary policy and rising bond rates are having a negative impact on Bitcoin's price.

According to Glassnode's report, the accumulation trend score stands at 0.21 amid declining Bitcoin prices.

BTC is down by almost ten grand within a day or so.

Fidelity is calling it: governments and nation-states are about to get serious about Bitcoin. In a new report, the investment giant predicts a new chapter in Bitcoin's journey—one where central banks and treasuries step up as big investors.

Bitcoin's sell-off shows no signs of forming a bottom, which is destroying traders' appetite for altcoins.

How Stratum V2 can help improve Bitcoin decentralization in the mining ecosystem, and overall.

Economist and prominent macro trader Alex Krüger shared his outlook on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) trajectory and market dynamics for 2025, emphasizing the potential for short-term trading opportunities as macroeconomic conditions evolve. What Happened: In several posts on X, Krüger highlighted a key shift in market expectations over the past weeks: Three months ago, markets were pricing in seven 25-basis-point rate cuts by the end of 2025.

Losses were more pronounced across the altcoin market.

Canaan introduced Avalon Mini 3 and Nano 3S hardware equipment in Las Vegas. The new products released, combining Bitcoin mining hardware with home heating technology.

SoSoValue, an AI-driven investment research platform, has announced the successful completion of a $15 million Series A funding round.

BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) recorded an impressive $597 million in inflows on Tuesday, offering a glimmer of hope for the beleaguered cryptocurrency market. This marks the third consecutive positive inflow for the spot Bitcoin ETFs, even as the broader market grapples with heavy losses.

Bitcoin (BTC) funding rates, i.e., the fees of crypto derivatives exchanges required to keep the balance between spot and futures prices, are shrinking.

Bitcoin (BTC), the world's leading digital asset, has entered the distribution phase. That is, market participants are now actively engaged in selling BTC more than accumulating it.

Fidelity, in its latest report has asserted that Countries are expected to add Bitcoin into national strategic reserves in 2025, kicking off significant growth in the crypto market.

Bitcoin is trading at $94,790 to $95,277 over the two hours with a market cap of $1.88 trillion, 24-hour volume of $67.64 billion, and a 24-hour intraday range between $94,511 and $98,202. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s hourly chart indicates a recent steep decline from $102,017, with support forming near $94,500, suggesting a period of potential accumulation.

Phoenix Group, a crypto company based in the UAE, is pushing hard to get into the US market. In a recent news release, the company said that its newest 50MW Bitcoin mining facility in North Dakota was now fully operational.

Michael Saylor, an American businessman and well-known Bitcoin bull, published a new X post today. The CEO of MicroStrategy is known for his sometimes rational, sometimes weird, but always viral posts about the leading cryptocurrency, and today's is no exception.

Mike McGlone, a senior macro strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, believes that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has been vaulted to the world's top macroeconomic indicator.

Bitcoin's (BTC) ongoing correction below $100,000 could extend to $40,000 based on technical indicators, as highlighted by a trading expert.

Bitcoin's price dropped 6.05% to $94,661, with a $1.87T market cap. $700M liquidations occurred, driven by an oversold RSI at 33.77.

Thailand will launch a Bitcoin payment pilot in Phuket, allowing foreign tourists to use Bitcoin for transactions.

Bitcoin price pulled back this week, falling from its all-time high of $108,200 to below $95,000 as concerns over the bond market persisted. Bitcoin (BTC) dropped sharply on Tuesday as U.S.

Starting in 2025, international visitors will be able to use Bitcoin for transactions. This offers a streamlined and tech-savvy alternative to traditional payment methods.

Ripple President Monica Long has stated that an XRP spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) is likely to be approved “very soon,” and is expected to be next in line after the recently approved Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) ETFs. Long's comments suggest a significant shift in the regulatory landscape, potentially opening up (CRYPTO: XRP) to a broader investor base.

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin-focused strategy has led to trading volumes competing with trillion-dollar tech companies, while corporate Bitcoin adoption shows signs of expansion in 2025.

Peter Brandt, who is considered a legend in the financial markets with over 50 years of experience, has issued a new outlook on the price of the leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC).