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Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart expect Litecoin and Hedera will also get spot ETFs, but aren’t convinced there’ll be much demand for them.

Bitfinex analysts said that increasing Bitcoin institutional adoption will create strong demand-side pressure, making Bitcoin price dips in 2025 short and temporary.

Bitcoin price started another increase above the $106,000 resistance zone. BTC traded to a new all-time high above $108,000 and is currently correcting gains. Bitcoin started a fresh surge above the $106,000 zone. The price is trading above $105,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with support at $106,000 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could start a fresh increase if it stays above the $103,750 support zone. Bitcoin Price Remains In Uptrend Bitcoin price formed a base and started a fresh increase above the $103,500 zone. There was a move above the $104,000 and $105,000 levels. The price even cleared the $106,000 level. A new all-time high was formed at $108,297 and the price is now correcting gains. There was a minor decline below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the recent wave from the $99,250 swing low to the $108,297 high. There was a break below a key bullish trend line with [...]

A recent Emerson College poll found that about 19% of US voters had used crypto, and most had a favorable opinion of President-elect Donald Trump.

According to Messari’s most recent analysis, Solana (SOL) is primed for explosive expansion in 2025, fueled by major funding, technological improvements, and growing institutional interest. Related Reading: The $589 XRP Dream: Believers Aren’t ‘Delusional’ Enough, Expert Says The study indicates that in the third quarter of 2024 Solana’s ecosystem funding reached $173 million, the highest level since mid-2022. This money flow shows a strong conviction in Solana’s ability to be the top blockchain platform. Solana: Key Drivers Of Growth One of the key reasons for this positive prognosis is the upcoming introduction of a spot SOL Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). As regulatory conditions improve, experts predict that institutional investors will flock to Solana, increasing its market position. We are so back! The Messari Theses for 2025 is live and available for free. Jump into the full report now ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/AzOZhiAib5 — Messari (@MessariCrypto) December 16, 2024 The introduction of a [...]

Binance was the first to receive a cease-and-desist letter from lawyers representing the social media influencer. PNUT Meme Coin Listings Trigger Potential Litigation Mark Longo owner of Peanut – the squirrel that rose to national stardom after it was seized and abruptly euthanized by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) – said […]

A crypto analyst on TradingView, known as ‘Tradecitypro,’ has published a detailed Fantom (FTM) report, breaking down the cryptocurrency’s price action across the daily and 4-hour timeframe. After accurately predicting Fantom‘s surge above $1, the analyst highlights key price levels, market trends, potential price movements, and bullish technical indicators for FTM’s next parabolic trend.  Fantom Daily Timeframe: Signs Of Trend Weakness After correctly forecasting FTM’s price breakout at $0.84, the TradingView analyst has revealed that the cryptocurrency is now following a parabolic uptrend, supported by a curved ascending trendline. According to the analyst, Fantom’s price has reacted multiple times to this distinctive trendline, ending price corrections and resuming its upward momentum.   During the last bullish surge during Fantom’s uptrend, the cryptocurrency broke past the 0.7707 resistance and rose to the weekly resistance zone at 1.1116, where it stabilized above that level. [...]

Solana (SOL) has been holding steady above a crucial demand level near $210, a key area that could ignite a massive bull run. After reaching an all-time high (ATH) on November 22, Solana has experienced a 23% retracement, testing investor confidence. However, analysts remain optimistic, with many expecting a significant upward move in the coming weeks. Related Reading: Ethereum Forming A Symmetrical Pattern – Key Resistance At $4,100 Renowned analyst Jelle recently shared a technical analysis highlighting Solana’s strong potential. According to Jelle, the monthly chart for SOL is primed for an “absolute monster run,” indicating that the current consolidation phase may be laying the groundwork for a powerful breakout. This view aligns with the broader sentiment that Solana’s resilience above $210 could act as a springboard for the next phase of its rally. As one of the leading altcoins in the crypto market, Solana has attracted attention for its robust performance and potential to lead [...]

On Dec. 16, US spot and derivative Bitcoin ETFs collectively broke $129 billion in net assets, surpassing gold ETFs for the first time.

Two Chinese citizens and a UAE trading company have been sanctioned by the United States for their alleged roles in money laundering for North Korea.

This year has been excellent for Solana, which saw its token reach a new ATH at $263.83 on November 23rd and the release of pump.fun, a meme coin launchpad that already recorded more than $300 million in revenue. However, its main blockchain still leverages Layer 1 technology, which can cause issues for meme coin traders […]

This edition of Cointelegraph’s VC Roundup features Morph, Brighty, AgriDex, Yei Finance, Superform, Waterfall Network and Union.

Lately, there’s been a whirlwind of chat about Bitcoin’s consensus tweaks, Core developers, and the Lightning Network. This week, Taproot Wizard Eric Wall made a bold claim: BTC has one last shot to beef up its features beyond just being digital gold, or it might fade into obscurity as a peer-to-peer currency. Taproot Wizard Says […]

The non-fungible token (NFT) project’s new token has had a lackluster debut in the early hours of trading.

Crypto analyst Tony Severino has drawn a similarity between the current Bitcoin price action and that of the 2017 bull run. Based on these similarities, the analyst raised the possibility of the flagship crypto witnessing an 80% surge from its current level.  Bitcoin Price Eyes 80% Surge If History Repeats Itself In an X post, Tony Severino suggested that the Bitcoin price could rally to $190,000 if history repeats itself. This came as the analyst drew a comparison between the 2024 and 2017 Bitcoin Elliott Wave count, which indicated that Bitcoin could replicate the price movement from the 2017 bull run.  Related Reading: Time To Sell XRP? Price Completes Head And Shoulder Pattern, Suggesting Crash To $2.2 Is Imminent The analyst’s accompanying chart showed that the Bitcoin price could reach $190,000 on the fifth wave, with this price target marking the peak for the flagship crypto in this cycle. This rally to $190,000 would be similar to how Bitcoin rose from $7,550 in the 2017 bull [...]

This final guidance calls for a commonly adopted application of the definition of “financial instrument” across EU member states.

The new service is available “starting with” US companies paying contractors in 69 countries.

PRESS RELEASE. Shieldeum, a leader in decentralized infrastructure, has just revealed its exciting roadmap for 2025, outlining a bold vision for the future. The company is gearing up to roll out a series of game-changing product releases throughout the year, each designed to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the Web3 industry. With these […]

After much anticipation, Ripple’s stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), is now live on global exchanges. The listing of the digital asset has caused a surge in the trading volume of the token native to the blockchain XRP.Data from CoinMarketCap shows that XRP’s 24-hour trading volumes soared 80% to $18 billion. At the time of writing, XRP traded at $2.62 with a market capitalization of $149 billion, ranking third behind Bitcoin and Ethereum. In the past day alone, the price has risen nearly 5%, while the gains are more than 25% in the weekly chart. In contrast, Bitcoin and Ethereum have not changed much in the daily chart, trading at $106,895 and $3,945, respectively.Ripple’s New Digital DollarRipple has officially entered the stablecoin market with the launch of its new digital currency, Ripple Dollar (RLUSD). Announced on December 17, RLUSD is now live on major global exchanges. RLUSD seeks to offer cross-border transactions.According to the company, the token is backed by US dollar [...]

In the latest 99Bitcoin documentary, we take a scalpel to the influence of BlackRock, peeling back.. The post The Secret BlackRock Crypto Agenda EXPOSED – What We Know appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

The capital will be used to expand BVNK’s operations to San Francisco and New York City in 2025.

Bitcoin Magazine Pro lead analyst Matt Crosby uses mathematical analysis to predict the next Bitcoin bull cycle peak, forecasting a potential peak price between $256,000 and $310,000 by August 24, 2025.

Binance has introduced Binance Alpha, a new feature within Binance Wallet, focusing on early-stage crypto projects in the Web3 ecosystem. The platform highlights tokens with growth potential and serves as a pre-listing token selection pool. Binance Alpha aims to increase transparency in the token evaluation process for Binance Exchange listings. Web3 Tokens Featured on BinanceThe platform does not guarantee that featured tokens will be listed on the Binance Exchange. However, some projects may be considered for future listings. Binance Alpha provides users with information about early-stage tokens that could impact the blockchain and Web3 landscape.Binance Alpha will go live on December 18, 2024. On the launch date, five tokens will be announced. An additional five tokens will be revealed on December 19, with another set of five on December 20. Binance plans further token announcements beyond these dates. Users can follow Binance Wallet’s official X account for updates.Introducing [...]

XRP is buzzing at $2.62, boasting a market cap of $147 billion, a trading volume of $18.35 billion, and an intraday price range from $2.37 to $2.71. XRP The 1-hour chart shows a thrilling spike to $2.72, followed by a dip with lots of trading action. Support is clinging around $2.55 to $2.60, while resistance […]

The Ethereum DeFi sector is enjoying a strong recovery in the fourth quarter of the.. The post Ethereum DeFi Sector on the Rise as This AI Altcoin Prepares to Launch Innovative Trading Solution appeared first on 99Bitcoins.