Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has changed his social media profile picture to a Milady NFT, marking another high-profile endorsement of the controversia

Crypto analyst Burak Kesmeci has recently shared another bullish prediction on Bitcoin (BTC), indicating the maiden cryptocurrency may be on an uptrend for the foreseeable future. In the meantime, BTC continues to hover around $104,000 showing no significant movement over the past day following a strong price recovery in the past week.

The betting markets, particularly Kalshi and Polymarket, are seeing a significant increase in the odds that the elected U.S. president, Donald Trump, will establish a strategic Bitcoin (BTC) reserve after taking office on January 20. Bettors on Kalshi estimate the probability that Trump will create a BTC reserve in the U.S.

Bitcoin has risen to $105000, just before Donald Trump is inaugurated for his second term on Monday.

Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Ethereum (ETH) show differing price trajectories. While Bitcoin continues to hold steady above the $100,000 level, concerns over a potential hidden downtrend emerge.

In January 2025, the U.S. federal court ruled that 94,643 of 119,754 BTC stolen in the 2016 Bitfinex exchange hack must be returned to the exchange, which is recognized as the sole victim of the crime.

With bitcoin maintaining a sustained trajectory well beyond the $100,000 threshold for over 48 hours, a fascinating revival of dormant bitcoin addresses has been observed, rekindling activity after years of profound dormancy.

Bitcoin's price has recently surpassed the $100,000 mark, marking its fifth time crossing this psychological threshold. The digital asset has gained 3.39% in the past 24 hours, with a notable 7.93% increase over the last week.

Bitcoin stays above $100K as ETF inflows surge. Speculation on a US Bitcoin Reserve and Trump's pro-crypto stance fuels institutional demand.

The dynamic realm of crypto has concluded another week, primarily with traders and investors rejoicing amid a broader market recovery. Bitcoin (BTC) price resurged to the $105K level as the week closed, whereas Ripple's XRP witnessed gains of nearly 30% in the past seven days.

Texas aims to lead the digital revolution with a groundbreaking “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act,” securing economic resilience and innovation through state-managed bitcoin integration.

The Ethereum blockchain has emerged as the primary target for cybercriminals in 2024, with the platform bearing the brunt of the year's major losses in the cryptocurrency sector. A new report from Cyvers reveals that the Web3 ecosystem suffered over $6 billion in losses from hacks, exploits, and cyberattacks.

The Bitcoin price has shown a notable recovery this week and is now back above $100,000 with renewed confidence and inflows.

The cryptocurrency market has been brimming with bullish sentiment, particularly as the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump approaches on January 20, 2025. This event is expected to bring a positive shift for crypto assets, but one of the key developments gaining attention is the substantial accumulation of Ethereum (ETH) by whales in recent days.

Bitcoin's dominance in the cryptocurrency market continues to show remarkable resilience, with recent projections suggesting that it will maintain a dominant position throughout 2025. As of now, Bitcoin (BTC) holds approximately 55% of the total market capitalization, outpacing Ethereum and other altcoins.

Robert Kiyosaki predicts bitcoin will hit $250,000 by 2025, reveals he's buying more, and calls it a simple path to wealth amid economic instability. Robert Kiyosaki Explains Why Bitcoin Is the Road to Riches Robert Kiyosaki, the renowned author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has reiterated his bullish stance on bitcoin.

Crypto analyst Tony Severino has provided some insights into the current Bitcoin price action. He revealed that the Bitcoin upper hand has moved above $105,400 and hinted at where the flagship crypto could be heading next.

A relatively new Ethereum (ETH) layer-2 scaling solution has soared to the top of Santiment's rankings of ERC-20 coins in terms of recent development activity. The crypto analytics firm notes that Starknet (STRK) clocked 401.97 notable GitHub events over the past 30 days.

As Bitcoin surpassed $105K, whale wallets hit a 7-year milestone.

Merely two days prior to Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, Bitcoin.com News engaged in an intriguing dialogue with multiple chatbots, soliciting their forecasts for bitcoin's price post-ceremony on Monday.

Bitcoin has dropped below the critical $104,268 level, signaling the start of a market correction after an extended period of bullish performance. This pullback has caught many traders off guard as they had expected BTC's upward trend to continue.

More stablecoins sent to exchanges means there is more buying power in the market - A bullish development.

Friday's trading session delivered a substantial influx of $979.22 million into 10 of the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), while spot ethereum ETFs accrued $23.87 million, reinforcing a pronounced shift in institutional engagement with digital assets. Friday's Crypto ETF Frenzy In the bitcoin ETF domain, Blackrock's IBIT emerged as the dominant recipient, attracting $375.

Bitcoin (BTC) traders are projecting a higher price target for the largest crypto as whale accumulation spikes. The surge in BTC price to an all-time high above $107K and on-chain factors led to most analysts gauging a bull peak around $150K.

After a rough start to the week, the Bitcoin price soared past the $100,000 psychological milestone on Friday and briefly hopped back above $105,000, spurred by optimism as investors prepare for pro-crypto President-elect Donald Trump to assume control of the White House on Monday.

As the global cryptocurrency market capitalization expands to $3.59 trillion, the second-largest digital asset, ethereum (ETH), has struggled to keep pace with its peers. Over the past six months, its performance has lagged significantly, falling short of the momentum seen elsewhere in the sector.

Ethereum's creator Vitalik Buterin announced on X today that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) is gonna have some major leadership changes. According to Buterin, the Ethereum Foundation has actually been under restructuring for almost a year, with some updates already public and others still being finalized.

Bitcoin experienced a highly volatile yet bullish week, capturing market attention with dramatic price movements. The cryptocurrency dropped to as low as $89,100 on Monday, only to stage an impressive recovery and reach a new local high around $105,900 by Friday.

"People seeking a different vision are welcome to start their own organizations," Buterin wrote in a January 18 social media post.

Amid a broader upward trajectory in cryptocurrency valuations, the non-fungible token (NFT) market registered a measured 2.78% increase in total sales during the week spanning Jan. 10–17, 2025. Over this period, aggregate digital collectible sales amounted to approximately $156.13 million, driven by a 115.41% escalation in the number of buyers relative to the preceding week.

The cryptocurrency market saw a notable surge on Saturday. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) all experienced a rise in value, as traders anticipate a potential ‘Trump bump' with the upcoming second Donald Trump presidency.

Ethereum (ETH) has been struggling in the markets recently, showing a 12.08% decrease in value over the past month. While it managed a brief rally last week, the momentum has now faded.

Long regarded as a speculative asset, Bitcoin is gradually establishing itself as a strategic element in the management of national reserves. In the face of evolving financial markets and geopolitical tensions, several governments and central banks are considering its integration into their foreign exchange reserves.

As Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) nears the $106,000 mark, the probability of the U.S. establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve has surged to an all-time high of 70%. What Happened: Well-known venture capitalist and Bitcoin enthusiast Anthony Pompliano shared data indicating a significant increase in the likelihood of incoming president Donald Trump creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve in 2025.

Ethereum (ETH) is gaining momentum as the broader crypto market continues to recover, with increasing institutional interest signaling the potential for a breakout above the $3,500 mark. As Bitcoin holds steady above $101,000, Ethereum is poised for further gains, bolstered by the $166 million in recent ETF inflows.

Police have seized £28 million (US$34 million) in assets from an international Bitcoin fraud gang that exploited a glitch in an Australian cryptocurrency trading website.

Vitalik Buterin, ETH co-founder, has responded to calls for leadership change in the Ethereum Foundation (EF). In a post on X, Buterin gave insights into what the foundation has done, ongoing reforms, and what the community should expect moving forward.

Ethereum is grappling with a decisive support range between the 100-day MA ($3.2K) and the 200-day MA ($3K), a critical region serving as the buyers' last line of defense. The outcome at this level is expected to shape Ethereum's mid-term trajectory.

With the current odds at 65%, the likelihood of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve being created in the United States has greatly soared. The impetus behind this development is the strong advocacy of President-elect Donald Trump for cryptocurrencies and the planned Bitcoin Act.

The ascendancy of Donald Trump in Washington has many critics writing apocalyptic, if not apoplectic, warnings. But do sincere Trump critics have anything to fear from cryptocurrency?

The restructuring could bolster Ethereum's innovation and resilience, fostering a more robust ecosystem while maintaining its decentralized ethos. The post Ethereum Foundation undergoes leadership restructuring, targeting enhanced technical expertise and ecosystem communication: Vitalik Buterin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Switzerland crypto advocates propose Bitcoin reserve to SNB portfolio, alongside gold, dollar, and euro. The crypto campaigners started collecting 100,000 signatures to push SNB to adopt Bitcoin reserve.

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum Foundation, has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its leadership. This strategic change, which has been in the works for nearly a year, plans to improve the technical expertise of the foundation's leadership and boosts its bond with various ecosystem actors.

Ethereum has navigated a week of intense volatility, capturing the attention of traders and investors alike. The cryptocurrency experienced a sharp drop below the $3,000 level early in the week before staging an impressive recovery to reach highs of $3,500.

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Bitcoin is trading near the $103,000 level following a highly bullish Friday that has energized the market. The recent surge has positioned BTC for a potential rally toward new all-time highs, with analysts closely monitoring its next moves.

Bitcoin's latest market shifts raises questions about a local top.

It's instructive to look back to see how much difference one week can make. Participants weathered volatile bitcoin price action, the marque crypto asset dropped 10%. Despite spot bitcoin ETF outflows and macroeconomic concerns on the negative side, the bullish sentiment around blockchain activity on the positive helped keep most people bullish.