Bitcoiners have been waiting for this for years, but why now? And how did he get here after more than a decade in prison.

The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a downward trend. As of 8:30 AM on the 23rd, according to TokenPost Market, Bitcoin is trading at $103,882 (approximately 149.13 million KRW), down 1.99% from the previous day.

The Bitcoin price has shown a bullish pattern that could cause it to rally to between $150,000 and $170,000. Crypto analyst Gert van Lagen revealed how this could happen and what could come next after this price surge.

Coinbase founder and CEO Brian Armstrong says the latest memecoin frenzy is overwhelming the top US-based crypto exchange. Armstrong acknowledges that Solana is experiencing transactional delays on Coinbase amid a high volume surge in the trading of memecoins launched on the SOL network.

Many analysts are ruminating on the next significant milestone, as the remarkable price increase of Bitcoin has captivated the market's attention. A research company, 10x Research, predicts thatthe alpha coin could reach $122,000 by February.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink believes that Bitcoin (BTC) could soar to $700,000 if global economic and political instability prompts widespread adoption of the flagship crypto. Fink made the prediction while speaking on a panel at the World Economic Forum on Jan. 22.

John Koudounis, Calamos Investments CEO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk managing risk in crypto investing.

Bitcoin and Solana have been leading the charge in the cryptocurrency market, seeing substantial gains and attracting attention from investors worldwide. However, one prominent crypto analyst is now raising alarms, warning that the two assets could be nearing the peak of their current bull runs.

CME Group is potentially preparing to launch futures contracts for Solana (SOL) and XRP, based on reports and images shared on social media on Jan. 22.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) plans to launch futures trading for XRP and Solana (SOL) on February 10, pending regulatory approval, according to a Jan. 22nd X post by Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart. The information comes from a staging version of CME's official website, which hinted at the upcoming release.

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is reportedly preparing to introduce futures contracts for Solana and XRP. There's a potential launch date of February 10, contingent on regulatory approval.

One of the Solana developers, focusing on the Firedance validator client, has moved on to build his own project and a new L1 chain.

I'm a bear on crypto. I am not a believer in the ‘bitcoin to a mil this year' group of acolytes.

Solana price surged by another 5.6% as it reached $271 on Wednesday bringing its 10-day timeframe gains above. Market reports suggest the latest rally is linking to CME group listing SOL on the world's largest derivatives exchange.

Pantera Capital general partner and portfolio manager Cosmo Jiang joins CoinDesk to discuss their investment in Solana and the growth of the blockchain in the past year. Plus, recent movements across the crypto market and outlook on the convergence between AI and blockchain.

The CEO of Bitcoin ETF giant BlackRock said that continued adoption of BTC could push the asset's price to a multiple of the current mark.

BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm, reportedly purchased $600 million worth of Bitcoin on January 22. This marks its largest acquisition of the crypto this year.

Bitcoin (BTC) inches closer to the $110K level, many are keeping a close eye on its price movements. While Bitcoin continues to be the dominant player in the market, a newer cryptocurrency, Nebula Stride (NST), is making strides in the industry with a unique model that may capture attention.

Solana rallied by 7% on Jan. 22, but a few data points suggest a move to SOL's all-time high could take longer than expected.

The potential launch of XRP and Solana futures on CME could enhance market liquidity and attract institutional investors, impacting crypto adoption. The post CME leak suggests XRP, Solana futures may debut on February 10 appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

According to the CME, 29.4 million crypto futures contracts were traded in 2024, valued at over $1.7 trillion in notional figures.

BlackRock's Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink confirmed in an interview that he strongly believes in Bitcoin. He also predicted that the asset's underlying price could skyrocket to $700k shortly.

"Bitcoin is a speculative asset, an interesting speculative asset. I don't think there's a lot more to ask about this, though," Solomon said.

The CME's staging website indicated investors could soon access futures contracts for Solana and Ripple's XRP.

A closely followed analyst believes that digital assets still have more room to run to the upside despite calls that crypto may be in the midst of carving a cycle top.

At the onset of Miami Blockchain Week, coinciding with the three-day WAGMI conference, Bitcoin.com News engaged in a conversation on Wednesday with Moe Levin, the event's organizer, to glean perspectives on this year's gathering.

Brian Armstrong, Coinbase CEO, announced plans to enhance Solana (SOL) support to match Bitcoin and Ethereum. Following the resolution of transaction issues, Coinbase seeks to improve user experience amid Solana's rapid adoption in DeFi, NFTs, and gaming sectors. The post Coinbase CEO Says Solana Backlog Fixed, Plans Tier-1 Support for SOL appeared first on Cryptonews.

During a conversation with Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua at Bloomberg House in Davos, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has suggested that the price of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency by market cap, could potentially surge all the way to the $700,000 level.

Solana's DEX volume ratio compared to Ethereum has reached an unprecedented 268% in January.

Bitcoin (BTC) has been riding high, teasing new all-time highs (ATH) just after the inauguration of pro-crypto US President Donald Trump. However, Bitcoin's recent price action has raised concerns among traders and analysts, as the flagship cryptocurrency closed Monday in a shooting star candlestick pattern, a potential reversal signal.

BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink predicts Bitcoin price could hit $700,000 if sovereign wealth funds assign 2-5% of their portfolios to digital currency. During his World Economic Forum discussion in Davos Fink revealed talks with sovereign wealth fund managers about placing 2% to 5% of their money into Bitcoin.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has suggested that Bitcoin's price could surge to $700,000 if sovereign wealth funds allocate 2% to 5% of their portfolios to the cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Wednesday as investors await Donald Trump's executive orders on crypto and his announcement regarding a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $104,661.95 -2.3% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,266.86 -2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $266.11 +5.4% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $3.24 +1.4% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.3614 -5.9% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002042 -2.8% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume decreasing by 9.6% and daily active addresses up by 1.95%.

American financial services giant, CME Group is making moves to launch an XRP and Solana Futures Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in the United States. According to circulating report, the CME Group has launched a dedicated page for these new products, highlighting the contract specifications.

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said Wednesday that he sees Bitcoin as a speculative asset rather than as a competitor to the U.S. dollar.

Bitcoin (BTC) is currently testing the critical $100,000 support level on January 21, after a turbulent few days following U.S. President Donald Trump's inauguration. While markets had anticipated that Trump's speech might include mention of cryptocurrencies, his failure to address Bitcoin or any digital asset policies left traders uncertain about future price direction.

In a now deleted "staging subdomain" page CME reported to have said futures contracts for XRP and SOL will go live on Feb. 10.

Chicago-based futures giant CME is launching XRP and SOL futures, pushing these tokens further into the mainstream.

Toncoin's normalized risk has entered a low-risk area, signaling a buying zone.

Analysts believe US interest rates will not change, but Bitcoin price could benefit if the Federal Reserve mentions quantitative easing at the next FOMC.

Analysts believe US interest rates will not change, but Bitcoin price could benefit if the Federal Reserve mentions quantitative easing at the next FOMC.

Futures trading for XRP and SOL will go live on the CME on Feb. 10, pending regualrtoy approval, according to the CME Group's staging website.

Recently pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht might still have around 430 Bitcoin worth over $47 million across several wallets. According to blockchain researcher Conor Grogan, he has identified several wallets associated with Ulbricht holding the BTC.

Current market conditions might be cautious but it is still a bull market—simply zoom out. So far, Solana (SOL) and Ripple (XRP) have led in gains following the recent big leap. With further upswings on the cards, they are set to lead the bull run, making them altcoins to watch.

California Democrat and political commentator Van Jones characterized the act of some people buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) as a form of “prayer,” reflecting a hope for a better financial outcome amid economic uncertainty and frustration with governmental financial policies. “A lot of people are buying crypto as a prayer, as a prayer for a better tomorrow, as a hope that somehow something will go good for them,” he said on Sunday.

Coinbase director Conor Grogan says Bitcoin wallets left behind by Ross Ulbricht when he was imprisoned for his underground online marketplace Silk Road are still holding tens of millions of dollars worth of BTC. On Tuesday, U.S.

Bitcoin could rally higher if its break past $106k.

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, has suggested that Bitcoin could reach $700,000 per coin, citing its growing role as a hedge against economic instability. His projection, sparked by a discussion with a sovereign wealth fund, highlights the increasing momentum of institutional adoption and its potential to reshape market dynamics.