Fifteen years ago today, the cryptocurrency market was a different landscape. According to Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo, on this date 15 years ago, you could buy 1 Bitcoin (BTC) for just $0.50.

Some coins have come back to the green zone, while others keep falling, according to CoinStats.

In mid-January, Bitcoin's (BTC) expected 2025 rally appeared in danger as fears emerged amidst a downturn that the world's premier cryptocurrency might not regain a footing until it collapsed to approximately $80,000.

Bitcoin's rally before the inauguration raised the futures funding rate to its highest level since December.

The Tether-backed video streaming platform closely associated with the Trump universe purchased its first bitcoins on Friday.

Cardano (ADA), a popular token of the synonymous blockchain, has earned a place on a newly created list of "Made in America" digital assets by CoinMarketCap. This category of tokens reflects the cryptocurrencies that have their roots in the United States of America, are headquartered there and have founders of American origin.

In August, the IMF wrote in a report that many of the risks of the Bitcoin experiment “had not yet materialized.”

The value of Trump's memecoin has gone through the roof, and Melania's has too.

In the last 24 hours, XRP has experienced a notable price recovery in South Korean markets, up by 8% against the country's local KRW currency. It also has a 6.9% spike in global crypto exchanges.

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez has taken to his account on the X social media giant to share with the community that a huge lump of 100 million XRP coins has changed hands over the past two days.

Look out, here comes XRP! In the wake of the US presidential elections, XRP's engine began to rev.

Donald Trump's inauguration as the first pro-Bitcoin U.S. president is here—join Bitcoin Magazine's live coverage at 10 a.m. EST!

The odds that Donald Trump will approve a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in his first 100 days have jumped to 56% ahead of his inauguration. A Polymarket poll with over $2.

Analytics platform IntoTheBlock announced that 100% of Bitcoin holders were now in profit following a surge in the coin's price ahead of President Donald Trump's inauguration. The platform further revealed that the last time all BTC holders were in profit was during the November crypto frenzy after Trump's win in the presidential elections when the coin surged from around $80,000 to a new all-time high above $108,000.

If there's one thrilling narrative to study and revisit in 2024, it's Ripple's XRP. For those in the know, this crypto had a rough few years due to its ongoing cases and investigations launched by the US Securities and Exchange Commission.

As XRP's role in the U.S. Treasury is speculated, it could redefine Ripple's future.

Whale Alert recently highlighted a massive XRP transfer to Binance, sparking speculation within the crypto community.

The grant will help BTCPay continue to work on open-source payment development.

There has been a massive uptick of interest among noncryptocurrency owners as these "outsiders" look to participate in the action. The soaring interest comes amid a bullish Bitcoin (BTC) run that has seen its price attain historic levels.

Ryan Selkis, founder of the blockchain analytics firm Messari, has sparked controversy by labeling Ripple as a threat to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed crypto agenda.

Bhutan, the small Himalayan kingdom celebrated for its forward-thinking approach to crypto, has captured global attention with a recent transfer of 633 Bitcoins valued at $64.57 million to three newly created blockchain wallets.

A Bitwise analyst suggested the potential implementation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is still not fully priced into the market.

Ripple's XRP and Stellar Lumens (XLM) have a similar origin and value proposition, despite trading at significantly different market caps. Now that 2025 started and the two cryptocurrencies battle for market share, Finbold turned to an artificial intelligence (AI) to find whether XRP or XLM is a better buy for this year.

After overtaking silver and Saudi Aramco – once a strong contender for the world's biggest company – in terms of its market capitalization in late 2024 and experiencing a powerful rally in mid-January, Bitcoin (BTC) appears poised for a march toward new and unprecedented highs.

The crypto market has recorded its highest weekly inflow this year, reaching an impressive $2.2 billion. According to the latest CoinShares report, this influx of capital was fueled by growing excitement around Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.

A link between the expansion of the meme coin industry, especially on Solana, and the upward trend in the price of Bitcoin, was recently brought to light by Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. What's good for memes is good for Bitcoin, he said, illuminating a phenomenon in which the biggest cryptocurrency gains indirect advantages from the booming meme coin market.

Bitcoin, currently valued at $107,075 to $107,748 over the last hour, has a market capitalization of $2.12 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $118.01 billion. It navigated a session marked by pronounced volatility.

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $109,036 on Jan. 20, 2025, briefly surpassing its previous record of over $108,000 set in December 2024.

Crypto markets are reeling after a tumultuous 24 hours, with liquidations surpassing $1 billion as Bitcoin fell below $100,000.

The near two-month debt issuance suspension period could signal lower global liquidity, which may affect Bitcoin's price leading into March.

MicroStrategy's stock increase could significantly amplify its Bitcoin strategy, impacting market dynamics and shareholder value. The post MicroStrategy shareholders to decide on major stock increase to advance Bitcoin strategy tomorrow appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin recently crossed the mythical threshold of $109,000. This new record comes against a backdrop filled with symbols and expectations, as Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in for a second term as President of the United States.

With the price of Bitcoin (BTC) recently breaking a new all-time high (ATH) above $109,000, market participants are largely redefining their positions. In an unusual series of events, crypto data tracker Whale Alert flagged three whale transactions on Robinhood.

Crypto has high hopes for Trump and his team.

Ripple has experienced a decisive breakout from a multi-year sideways wedge pattern, marking a significant bullish trend and reaching its all-time high. This surge underscores buyers' dominance in the market, with the potential for further upward momentum.

XRP has garnered attention recently, achieving a 7-year high and surpassing the $3 mark, marking a 52% gain since the beginning of January 2025. The altcoin's surge has been supported by a strong accumulation of XRP by whales, who have increased their holdings by over 1.4 billion XRP in the past two months—a 35% increase in demand.

The Bitcoin market continues to look strong, but Monday was a bit wild at points. Ultimately, this could be laid at the feet of the holiday in the US, and the meme coin nonsense from that same country over the weekend.

Bitcoin climbed to a fresh record as the original digital asset gained as much 5.5% to $109,241 on Monday. Donald Trump is expected to enter the White House with a clearer set of goals and a more professionalized staff, and will sign a raft of executive orders on his first day, including opening up federal lands to drilling and energy exploration, and closing the US southern border.

ETH price struggles with Bitcoin's dominance, Trump's crypto moves, and the Solana blockchain surge. As Vitalik Buterin announces leadership changes to reshape Ethereum's future, what to expect for Ethereum price and blockchain?

The Tether-backed platform completed its first-ever Bitcoin ($BTC) purchase last Friday, led by CEO Chris Pavlovski.

With only a few hours remaining of President-elect Donald Trump's oath-taking ceremony for the second time, the BTC Price has successfully smashed a new all-time high of $109,114. This highlights an optimistic behavior among investors toward the growing blockchain technology. Reportedly, the Bitcoin price has surged 16.

Bitcoin has surged to a new all-time high of $109,558 during early Asian trading hours, aligning with President Donald Trump's inauguration day. Market observers point to the heightened possibility that Trump might establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) through an executive order—one of possibly 100 he could sign immediately upon taking office.

U.S. states and leaders explore Bitcoin reserves, signaling growing adoption and strategic financial shifts.

Wyoming has introduced a bill to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, allowing state funds to allocate up to 3% in Bitcoin investments.

Cardano price has moved sideways this month even as its top competitors, like Bitcoin and Solana jumped to a record high. Nonetheless, ADA has multiple catalysts that could see it blow past its all-time high and surge to as high as $7.

These coins are worth monitoring for potential breakout opportunities. As market conditions evolve, Fibonacci levels, Elliott Wave structures, and RSI readings align, making them key candidates for continued momentum ahead.

The crypto markets have turned bullish ahead of the inauguration of the new president of the U.S. His official coin, OFFICIAL TRUMP, has spread massive bullish waves across the markets that not only pushed the Solana price to its new highs but led the Bitcoin price to achieve greater highs.

In a recent tweet, Ripple CTO David Schwartz has shared his perspective on "rug pulls" in the cryptocurrency space. Schwartz's recent insights aim to clarify what constitutes a rug pull, a type of crypto scam.