The crypto markets have become extremely volatile, mainly after the launch of Donald Trump's official memecoin, OFFICIAL TRUMP. It has attracted huge liquidity that has helped the token enter the top 20 cryptos in the market.
Bitcoin rallied as positive sentiment continues with Trump set to take office on Monday and having launched his memecoin.
After closing last week above $101k, Bitcoin (BTC) price rallied over 3.3 percent in the past 24 hours to reach a new all-time high (ATH) of about $109,114. The flagship coin signaled the onset of a fresh parabolic rally fueled by rising demand from institutional investors, and soon nation-states.
Trinity College in Dublin has become the first Irish institution to partner with Ripple's University Blockchain Research Initiative.
BTC price hits new all-time highs, but latecomers to the party face a real danger of immediate unrealized losses, Bitcoin market analysis says.
Bitcoin briefly surged above $109,000 on Jan. 20, breaking its previous high above $108,000 recorded in mid-December 2024.
Bitcoin Surges to $109K, Hits Record High Ahead of Donald Trump's Inauguration
Leading coin Bitcoin BTC has touched a new all-time high of $109,350 during Monday's early trading session. This surge comes amid the broader market decline that has persisted over the past 24 hours.
BTC neared $110K for the first time ever minutes ago.
Earlier this Monday, Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $109,356 on the Bitstamp exchange at 06:56 UTC.
Inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds surged by 475% last week, fueled by expectations of a more crypto-friendly administration following President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. According to data from Farside Investors, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded over $1.
The Ripple-affiliated XRP token has scored its highest weekly of $2.95 on the Binance exchange.
Bitcoin continues to make waves in the cryptocurrency market, experts are predicting an exciting future for the digital asset. Blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant has identified three significant factors that could propel Bitcoin (BTC) to a range of $145,000 to $249,000 in 2025.
Donald Trump assumes office with plans to make the U.S. the bitcoin mining capital, causing concerns over centralization, institutional control, and bitcoin's future.
Ripple's XRP coin remains popular among regular traders as the crypto space evolves through major changes.
MicroStrategy bolsters its Bitcoin holdings with a $243 million purchase, reinforcing its position as the largest corporate BTC holder.
A $110k Bitcoin surge feels closer than ever, but should you be cautious now?
MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor met the entire incoming cabinet of the incoming Donald Trump administration during the first-ever “Crypto Ball” on Friday. What Happened: An X post shared by Robert Samuels, Vice President of Investor Relations at MARA Holdings, showed Saylor, clad in a black suit and orange tie, attending the event alongside other top cryptocurrency executives like Fred Thiel, MARA Holdings CEO.
XRP is still in an uptrend, albeit in a corrective phase and the key to sustaining the bullish case is holding above the support levels. The altcoin has been consolidating just below its all-time high territory, and while the market remains in a mixed phase, the outlook is still positive.
XRP price started a fresh increase above the $3.050 level. The price is holding gains and might continue to rise if it clears the $3.20 resistance.
US President-elect Donald Trump's launch of his own cryptocurrency, $TRUMP, has created a storm in the crypto world, with its market capitalization soaring to several billion dollars in a short period. The meme coin was released just days before Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States.
A massive Bitcoin transfer of over $250 million recently caught the attention of cryptocurrency enthusiasts and traders alike, as it involved 2,501 BTC being moved to Coinbase International, a subsidiary of the U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase. The transfer, valued at approximately $256.4 million, has left the crypto community intrigued, as details surrounding the mysterious transaction remain sparse.
More than 400,000 traders were liquidated over the past 24 hours as Bitcoin plunged back below $100,000.
The Trump crypto business World Liberty Financial has bought up millions worth of Ether in the past day as the token has slightly strengthened against Bitcoin.
Bitcoin price started a short-term downside correction from the $106,250 zone. BTC is consolidating above $100,000 and might aim for a fresh increase.
MicroStrategy, the largest institutional holder of Bitcoin, has hinted at another Bitcoin acquisition, continuing its aggressive investment strategy. On January 19, MicroStrategy founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor shared the companys Bitcoin holdings data on X (formerly Twitter), accompanied by the cryptic message, Tomorrow will be different.
Bitcoin's market activity has reached new heights as the cryptocurrency briefly touched the $106,000 mark, fueling speculation about the possibility of the U.S. creating a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Venture capitalist and Bitcoin advocate Anthony Pompliano recently shared data showing that the probability of the U.S. building this reserve has surged to an all-time high of 70%.
ProShares, a leader in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has officially submitted filings to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval of new ETFs centered on Ripple's XRP token. The proposed ETFs include leveraged, inverse, and futures options, offering various strategies for investors to engage with XRP's price movements.
In a notable financial shift, bitcoin's valuation underwent a sharp descent, plummeting from a peak of $106,294 to a lower bound of $99,462. This decline signals a significant alteration in the digital currency's recent path. Bitcoin's Sudden Plunge Sparks Market Mayhem The market capitalization of bitcoin (BTC) currently hovers around $1.
The cryptocurrency market has seen significant price action, with Bitcoin recently reclaiming the $100,000 mark, Ethereum experiencing some pullback, and XRP reaching a 7-year high by surpassing the $3 mark. As market sentiment begins to shift toward bullish expectations, many are wondering whether this momentum will continue into the upcoming week.
Ripple, through its XRP Ledger (XRPL), is making ambitious strides into tokenization, potentially setting the stage to challenge traditional financial giants like BlackRock. In a recent update, Austin King, co-founder and CEO of OmniNetwork, highlighted how Ripple's latest moves could reshape the onchain economy and propel the XRP ecosystem to new heights.
The crypto market is in turmoil today, with Bitcoin suffering a sharp flash crash, Trump Token facing unexpected wallet dumps, and Melania's new meme coin launch adding fuel to the fire.
Banking Foundations could be next to embrace Bitcoin, following the lead of Italy's largest bank, an Italian lawmaker said Friday.
With a recent break above a crucial resistance level close to $102,000 Bitcoin is still gaining ground. Although this move suggests that the asset is once again strong a significant test is still ahead as Bitcoin gets closer to a crucial psychological and technical barrier at $105,000.
President-elect Donald Trump's comments came just hours after his wife Melania Trump launched her own memecoin, tanking his.
A South Korean crypto exchange operator has been sentenced to four years in prison after a court found them guilty of “leaking military secrets” to North Korean hackers in exchange for Bitcoin (BTC) payments. The post Court Jails Crypto Exchange Operator Who Took BTC to Spy for North Korea appeared first on Cryptonews.
Ripple's Chief Technology Officer, David Schwartz, shared his thoughts with the crypto community. Schwartz took to social media to reflect on Gensler's exit and its potential impact on the cryptocurrency space.
XRP has been experiencing a significant surge in January 2025, gaining nearly 50% and peaking at $3.39 on January 18. However, recent technical indicators suggest that this rally could be losing steam.
MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor has hinted at another Bitcoin acquisition in a cryptic tweet that also seemingly references President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. “Things will be different tomorrow,” Saylor tweeted Sunday.
The Official Trump memecoin aims for prices in the triple-digit range, while SOL, BTC, XRP, ALGO and XDC prepare for a breakout to new all-time highs.
Dom Kwok, a former Goldman Sachs analyst and co-founder of EasyA, has recently made a bold statement, predicting that XRP could soon overtake Ethereum as the second-largest cryptocurrency. His comments have fueled considerable interest in the crypto community, especially given XRP's impressive performance in recent months.
XRP price dynamics heat up as Trump's Meme Coin launch coincides with Ripple's SEC appeal. What's next for XRP as regulatory changes loom?
Leading crypto firms have reportedly made seven-figure donations to incoming President Donald Trump's inaugural committee since the November 2024 US election. Politico reports that Ripple, Coinbase, Kraken, Robinhood and Circle shelled out at least $10 million for Trump's inauguration and related events. Blockchain payments firm Ripple, which faced enforcement action from the U.S.
Crypto assets flipped green last week, with huge inflows recorded across retail and institutional markets. The resurgence in whale numbers and macro factors sparked bullish interest amid rising projections.
According to recent data, Michael Saylor's Microstrategy holds an impressive 450,000 BTC, with the value of its holdings increasing by 68%. This equates to a $19.055 billion rise in the overall value of the company's bitcoin reserves.
Bitcoin is once again flirting with all-time highs after a rollercoaster of a week that showcased the cryptocurrency's trademark volatility. The price briefly crashed to $89,100, a move that shook market confidence before staging an impressive comeback.
"Rich Dad Poor Dad" author Robert Kiyosaki has urged investors to buy more Bitcoin now that the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization is inching closer to hitting a new record high.