Technical analyst Ali Martinez has said that the drop in crypto prices has allowed whales to accumulate more assets. In a post on X, Martinez reported that 342 new wallets holding more than 100 BTC were created as Bitcoin dipped from $104,000 to around $90,000.

State Auditor Andrew Sorrell has proposed that Alabama create a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve to ensure its continued leadership in crypto adoption. He argued that such a move would diversify the state's assets, attract crypto-focused businesses, and establish Alabama as a pioneer in the digital asset space.

More all-time highs for bitcoin, solana and ether? Continuing inflows for ETFs?

On Wednesday, during an interview with CNBC, Fundstrat's Tom Lee pointed out that bitcoin offers the clearest gauge of how the Trump administration's economic policies might fare. Lee highlighted bitcoin's historical patterns, which “would imply $250,000 per bitcoin in 2025.

Max Resnick, a reputable Ethereum expert, has taken a bold shift to the Solana blockchain. The change follows his departure from Consensys, where he played an important role in advancing Ethereum's ecosystem.

Dogecoin's next possible stop is $0.50 and above. Especially if a historical price fractal fails to play out.

Bitcoin's price has trended within a narrow range since it hit a new all-time high of $103,647 on December 5. It has since faced resistance at $101,509 and found support at $94,306.

Bitcoin has crossed the $100,000 mark again. Ethereum followed with a 4% rise, though it remains shy of the critical $4,000 resistance level.

Bitcoin, the world's oldest and largest cryptocurrency, rose back above the $101,000 level on Wednesday, clawing back most of its losses after a bruising sell-off earlier this week.

Crypto analyst Dark Defender has predicted that the XRP price could soon rally to as high as $5. The analyst further revealed what needs to happen in the short term for XRP to reach this target, which would mark a new all-time high (ATH) for the crypto.

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Pudgy Penguin or a Bitcoin? Both are worth more than $100,000 now with the NFT project surging as traders jockey for airdrop allocations.

Bitcoin recently surpassed the $100,000 mark, drawing attention from institutional investors. Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, discussed his company's Bitcoin strategy.

Bitcoin's rally above $100,000 has improved sentiment, triggering a strong recovery in several altcoins.

The executive chairman and co-founder of enterprise software firm MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor, has a whole new analogy to explain Bitcoin (BTC). In a new YouTube interview with Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, Bitcoin bull Saylor says that Bitcoin is like a game where all participants are winners.

Solana defended March highs, but is likely to consolidate under $230.

Ripple Labs' newest stablecoin product has received final approval from a prominent New York regulator. In a post on the social media platform X, Ripple chief executive Brad Garlinghouse says that Ripple USD (RLUSD) – the firm's new dollar-pegged crypto asset – has been approved by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).

On the back of mass market-wide liquidations, the bulls appear to be vying to determine Solana's next move in approach of a new all-time high. The post Solana Poised for $295 Surge After Correction – Are the Bulls Ready to Take Control? appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin, according to Hougan and Rasmussen, will reach $200,000 or more by the year 2025. Solana's price is likely expected to soar to $750, a 250% rise from its current $215 as per the duo.

Massachusetts Mutual, a 173-year insurance giant, invested $100 million into the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin (BTC) back in 2020. In a press release, the move was noted as giving it a “measured yet meaningful exposure to a growing economic aspect of our increasingly digital world.

The most recent numbers revealed that inflation rose slightly to 2.7% in November. The price of Bitcoin is already witnessing a surge and touched the $100,000 mark.

Atomic Wallet, a well-known non-custodial decentralized wallet, recently made waves with its bold predictions about XRP's future. After previously expressing a sarcastic bullish stance on the cryptocurrency, the wallet platform raised concerns within the XRP community by suggesting that the digital asset might never reach the $3 mark again.

Bitcoin ETFs are showing no signs of weakness as they enter the ninth consecutive day of positive inflows, even as the broader market experiences a downtrend.

XRP has displayed a strong recovery over recent days, with prices climbing to $2.37 to $2.42 over the past hour, reflecting a 17% gain in 24 hours. Consolidation Phase or End of Rally? XRP at a Critical Crossroads XRP's upward momentum has brought the crypto asset close to a pivotal resistance zone at $2.

The Alabama state auditor general, Andrew Sorrell, called on Alabama to lead other states in establishing strategic Bitcoin reserves. He noted that the price of Bitcoin had gained over 50% since the U.S. elections, and Trump's enthusiasm for crypto signalled strong federal support.

The service is designed to compete with larger third-party custodians such as Coinbase. New Self-Custody Solution for Nation-States Emerges Crypto self-custody firm Casa announced that it will now offer a self-custody solution called Praetorian to governments seeking to establish national bitcoin (BTC) reserves.

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Cryptocurrency analyst Benjamin Cowen provided an in-depth analysis of market trends, inflationary pressures and Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) rally following Wednesday's CPI report. What Happened: Bitcoin surged past $100,000, reflecting bullish sentiment as consumer price inflation data for November came in at 2.7%, close to the Federal Reserve's 2% target.

Goldman Sachs is eyeing the Bitcoin and Ethereum markets. CEO David Solomon said the Wall Street firm is ready to “evaluate” its entry, but only if regulators clear the path.

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The cryptocurrency world has long been resilient in the face of challenges, but legendary trader Peter Brandt has brought attention to two formidable threats that could significantly impact Bitcoin's future. In a recent statement, Brandt identified central bank interference and the rise of quantum computing as potential existential risks for the world's largest cryptocurrency.

Is a broader BTC cool-off still on the cards despite recent pullbacks?

Traders' anticipation of a SOL ETF approval and a $750 price target from Bitwise are fueling traders' optimism in Solana.

This year was good for crypto, but 2025 might turn out even better for the sector, according to Bitwise Asset Management.

Thomas Peterffy, the founder of Connecticut-headquartered brokerage firm Interactive Brokers, has stated that people should hold "some Bitcoin" during a recent interview with Bloomberg Television.

Mathew McDermott, global head of digital assets at Goldman Sachs, joins CNBC's 'The Exchange' to discuss crypto space, whether bitcoin ETFs approval helped the crypto industry, and more.

Microsoft shareholders voted against a proposal that would have directed the company board to consider adding bitcoin to the firm's treasury holdings. Plus, Russia's plan for a strategic bitcoin reserve and crypto developments in Latin America.

Ripple‘s native token (CRYPTO: XRP) has skyrocketed 20% over the last 24 hours, trading at $2.43, significantly outpacing Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) 5% rise to $100,500. The rally comes after Ripple Labs secured approval from the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) for its RLUSD stablecoin on Tuesday, marking a pivotal step in Ripple's expansion into the burgeoning stablecoin market.

A crypto analyst has unveiled uncanny similarities between Bitcoin's Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) chart from late Q4 2024 and 2023. According to the analyst's report, the 2024 Bitcoin CME chart replicates the price action seen in 2023, experiencing similar technical patterns, wave structures, price movements, and specific key indicators.

Meme coins Peanut The Squirrel (CRYPTO: PNUT), Popcat (CRYPTO: POPCAT), and Goatseus Maximus (CRYPTO: GOAT) surged on Wednesday amid significant exchange listing announcements, surpassing the performance of Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB). Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Peanut The Squirrel $1.30 $1.29 billion +30% +4.3% Popcat $1.26 $1.23 billion +14.7% -8.9% Goatseaus Maximus $0.6855 $685.4 million +29.2% -11.8% Dogecoin $0.4123 $60.5 billion +7.3% +0.0% Shiba Inu $0.00002917 $17.1 billion +13.8% -2.5% Trader Notes: Crypto trader Dami-Defi predicts PNUT could bring life-changing opportunities.

Bitcoin's price has experienced an extraordinary surge in 2024, climbing nearly 140% from $42,000 to over $100,000. While many investors are celebrating these gains, Messari founder Ryan Selkis remains steadfast in his approach and isn't ready to cash out just yet.

The Bitcoin price has acquired a 6-digit figure and achieved the $100K milestone, which was predicted well before the 2021 bull run. Meanwhile, most of the tokens within the top 10 cryptos, like ETH, XRP, ADA, & DOGE, are yet to mark a new ATH.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged three Nigerian nationals with defrauding investors of $2.9 million in Bitcoin.

Bitcoin (BTC) is up 6.6% on the day and back above the psychological threshold of $100,000 after US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in as forecasted. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Wednesday that CPI had risen 0.3% in November, up 2.7% year-on-year, in line with forecasts.

Vancouver's exploration of Bitcoin as a reserve asset could set a precedent for municipal financial strategies, impacting global crypto adoption. The post Vancouver City Council to discuss proposal exploring Bitcoin as a reserve asset today appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Memecoins like DOGE and SHIB plunge amid market-wide liquidations and heightened volatility.

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Andrew Sorrell, Alabama State Auditor General, joined a growing cast of figures calling for strategic Bitcoin reserves in the U.S.