A prominent crypto influencer has criticized Bitcoin (BTC) for being an antithesis of its founder's vision. Justin Bons, a vocal BTC critic and the founder and CIO of Cyber Capital, took to X to slam the premier crypto for failing to uphold Satoshi Nakomoto's dream of being a P2P digital cash and gold.

Long liquidations and profit-taking from long-term Bitcoin holders are the primary factors in today's sell-off. When will the dip buyers show up?

This week's crypto calendar is packed with major events, as Sonic Labs is about to launch its L1 mainnet, the Avalanche Etna update went live, Jupuary voting began for Jupiter, and more.

Traders continue to place their bets on Elon Musk's favorite coin: Dogecoin. Open interest for the asset surged to over $4 billion Saturday.

The recent spike in trading activity on Korean exchanges has brought the country and its retail investors to the fore of the crypto industry. Korean Investors Love to Play Big The South Korean cryptocurrency market is once again at the center of global attention with a recent surge in trading activity.

Bitcoin has witnessed a massive shift in market dynamics, with $6 billion worth of BTC being withdrawn from exchanges over the past week. This significant movement reflects growing confidence among retail investors, who are increasingly driving accumulation while whale activity appears to decline.

Crypto analyst Master Kenobi has provided a bullish update for the Dogecoin price, predicting that the foremost meme coin can reach as high as $2.8. In his update, the analyst also explained why Dogecoin's outlook is still bullish.

Tim Draper, a prominent venture capitalist and cryptocurrency enthusiast, has made Bitcoin price predictions since 2014. That year, Draper predicted Bitcoin to be $10,000 by the end of 2017.

Bitcoin's recent price surge has been accompanied by increasing signs of greed among long-term holders, according to data from the Net Unrealized Profit/Loss (NUPL) indicator. NUPL tracks the unrealized profit or loss of Bitcoin holders, and when long-term holders start showing signs of greed, it often signals that the market is approaching a top.

Unlike the last cycle, a Bitcoin pullback may not trigger a drastic altcoin crash, but a correction is still inevitable.

Long-term Bitcoin holders are showing signs of growing greed as the price of BTC steadily approaches the $100,000 mark. A crypto analyst has underscored the significance of this market trend, highlighting that a possible Bitcoin market top could be incoming in the next few months.

The Solana memecoin launchpad Pump Fun has announced the indefinite suspension of its live streaming feature. The decision to sunset this service comes after the protocol faced backlash in relation to the abusive use of the live stream feature.

Ripple (XRP) price has surged 182.80% in the last 30 days and 30.26% in the past week. While its EMA lines remain bullish, with short-term lines above long-term ones, indicators like RSI and CMF suggest the uptrend could be losing steam.

The Dogecoin (DOGE) price came within just $0.24 of its record high when it $0.48 over the weekend on more teasings from Elon Musk, but some analysts are predicting it could easily eclipse its 2021 high this cycle. The post Dogecoin Price Just $0.24 Shy From An All-Time High, Analysts Predict DOGE Could Reach $2.80 In December appeared first on Cryptonews.

Asset manager WisdomTree has filed for an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Delaware, the first step in the U.S. regulatory process.

WisdomTree has filed to create an XRP exchange-traded product in Delaware, marking its entry into the XRP ETF race and signaling potential regulatory progress for cryptocurrency investments amid ongoing legal challenges faced by Ripple Labs. The post Global ETF Provider WisdomTree Files for XRP ETF in Delaware appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bloombergs James Seyffart has shared insights on the challenges facing XRP and SOL ETFs, predicting potential approval by 2025. Regulatory hurdles like compliance and market manipulation remain, but changes in SEC leadership could reshape the landscape.

Armando Pantoja, an experienced angel investor who has been active in the cryptocurrency space since 2011, has recently challenged the skepticism surrounding XRP's potential to hit $100. His comments come as XRP continues to perform exceptionally well in the ongoing bull market, with some calling for bold price targets while others urge caution.

ETH advanced 4% during the day, outperforming BTC's 1.5% loss and slight gains of the broader market benchmark CoinDesk 20 Index. The ETH/BTC ratio hit its weakest level in three years last week, but has rebounded since and is poised for more gains, observers noted.

Between November 20 and 23, Dogecoin (DOGE) whales reduced their holdings — the same week the cryptocurrency reached a yearly high. This decrease in exposure caused DOGE's price to dip to $0.36.

Popular meme coin creation platform Pump.fun disabled the livestream feature after it was used for an array of controversial streams.

Semler Scientific, a healthcare-focused technology company, announced an update on its Bitcoin holdings, revealing the acquisition of an additional 297 BTC between November 18 and November 22, 2024. The company spent $29.1 million on these purchases, with an average price of $97,995 per Bitcoin, including associated fees.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Monday, with Ethereum a notable outperformer. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $94,748.63 -1.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,482.07 +4.7% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $240.19 -3.6% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4052 -3.3% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002568 +2.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 22% and daily active addresses falling by 8.4%.

The XRP ETF file has stirred optimism in the crypto sector, with analysts tying the move to the potential policy shifts expected under President-elect Donald Trumps administration. XRP ETF Filing Marks a Critical Turning Point On November 25, the New York-based asset manager WisdomTree Funds signaled its intention to file with the US Securities and Exchange Commission by registering in Delaware for an XRP (XRP) exchange-traded fund (ETF), Cointelegraph reports.

Financial services firm, Cantor Fitzgerald, is reportedly discussing receiving support from stablecoin issuer Tether to help fund the project.

Bloomberg Analyst James Seyffart has outlined potential timelines for the approval of Solana (SOL), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), and Hedera (HBAR) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). As regulatory discussions gain traction in the United States, Seyffart predicts that decisions on these altcoin ETFs may extend into late 2025, depending on various factors.

Dogecoins meteoric rise has Real Visions Raoul Pal calling it harder money than Bitcoin, citing a decade-long 550% outperformance. Pals prediction suggests DOGE might keep surpassing BTC, as analysts speculate even higher targets amid record-breaking gains.

CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Bruno Caratori, Hashdex co-founder and chief operating officer, discusses post-election crypto investment trends and his outlook for the industry under the incoming Congress.

Solana (SOL) has been making waves in the cryptocurrency industry, reaching an all-time high of $265 on November 23, 2024. The surge of Bitcoin toward the $100,000 mark and the enthusiasm for meme currencies were the catalysts for this remarkable rally.

In January, spot bitcoin ETFs began trading, which opened the door to more mainstream investors.

Asset manager WisdomTree has joined the XRP ETF race with its own filing.

Moving beyond Bitcoin, asset managers are now eyeing towards XRP as the next big player in the ETF space. In a latest develoment, the Global ETF provider WisdomTree has filed to launch an XRP ETF in the U.S. notably, this is the third filing to establish a spot XRP ETF in the country.

Timestamp has launched a regulated crowdfunding platform to connect Bitcoin startups with global investors, allowing both accredited and non-accredited individuals to invest in Bitcoin-related ventures and receive ownership stakes in supported projects. The post Timestamp Debuts Regulated Crowdfunding Platform for Bitcoin Startups appeared first on Cryptonews.

When Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot dropped a poll on X (formerly Twitter), he got a response that even Bitcoin maxis would envy. “Hut 8 already holds 9,100 Bitcoin on our balance sheet.

Prominent asset manager and exchange-traded fund issuer Wisdom Tree is reportedly filing for an XRP ETF product. According to Eleanor Terret of Fox News, $100 billion asset manager Wisdom Tree has registered for an XRP ETF in the state of Delaware.

The DOGE price top could be in, despite constant endorsements from Elon Musk and the general outperformance from most memecoins.

Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) recent rally could face a sharp downturn, with a prominent trader warning of a potential correction if the cryptocurrency fails to break the $100,000 resistance level. The forecast, which points to a drop as low as $85,600 in a worst-case scenario, comes as Bitcoin shows signs of a cooling rally after nearing the critical $100,000 milestone.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, at the request of the Federal Communications Commission, has been detaining imports of Bitmain's Antminer ASIC miners at ports nationwide for up to two months. The delays have impacted seven U.S.

The saga of James Howells missing $716 million Bitcoin deepens as his ex-partner confesses to throwing away the hard drive containing 8,000 BTC at his behest. The unfolding drama underscores the critical need for secure cryptocurrency storage and the dire consequences of mishandling digital assets.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele shared his considerations for a “rent your volcano” Bitcoin mining program.

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As bitcoin (BTC) trades under the $96,000 mark at 1 p.m. ET on Monday, prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket reveal mixed expectations for the cryptocurrency's potential to reach $100,000 within the coming months and throughout 2024.

Here are some of the latest XRP price predictions.

Sui is entering the Bitcoin staking market through partnerships with Babylon Labs and Lombard Protocol. The collaboration between Sui (SUI), Babylon and Lombard targets the $1.8 trillion Bitcoin (BTC) market, with staking a major attraction for users.

Sui, the emerging Layer 1 blockchain, is set to launch Bitcoin staking in December, marking a significant step toward integrating Bitcoin into decentralized finance (DeFi).

WisdomTree, the New York-based asset manager handling over $113 billion in assets, has filed an application to establish an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in Delaware, United States. The proposed fund, named the WisdomTree XRP Fund, claims to give investors regulated exposure to XRP, the sixth-largest crypto by market capitalization.

Asset manager WisdomTree has filed for a trust entity in Delaware, a preliminary step toward launching an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on XRP. If approved, the ETF would track XRP's price, expanding institutional investors' access to digital assets.

Following a listing on Coinbase, Dogwifhat (CRYPTO: WIF) has been listed for trading by Robinhood Crypto. What Happened: The company announced the listing on its X account on Monday.