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Bitcoin faced a sharp retrace yesterday, dropping 8% from its all-time high of $108,300 after the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut alongside a revised policy signaling fewer cuts in 2025. Despite the drop, Bitcoin managed to hold above $98,000, a critical liquidity level that analysts are closely monitoring. Related Reading: On-Chain Metrics Reveal Cardano Whales Are ‘Buying The Dip’ – Details This recent price action raises a pivotal question: is this the start of a more significant correction or merely a shakeout to fuel the next leg of Bitcoin’s rally? CryptoQuant analyst Axel Adler provided key insights, noting that no substantial panic selling is evident in the market—a signal that investor confidence remains intact for now. Bitcoin’s resilience at current levels suggests the market is recalibrating following the Fed’s latest moves. As traders and investors digest these developments, all eyes are on whether Bitcoin can recover momentum and push back toward its [...]

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Over the past hour, bitcoin’s price holds tight at prices between $101,696 to $102,057 on Dec. 19, 2024, with a market cap of $2.01 trillion. It danced between $98,839.87 and $104,967 during the day, backed by a lively $104 billion in trades over 24 hours. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin rocketed from around $87,000 […]

Bearish BTC price calls are back after the Federal Reserve sours the mood for Bitcoin and risk assets.

In this Hashing It Out episode, Tom Trowbridge of Fluence Labs explains how decentralized networks could outperform tech giants with blockchain tech.

The SEC’s new rules on digital asset promotions aim to “curb the menace” of social media influencers promoting unregulated crypto products.

Hut 8’s strategic bitcoin reserve of over 10,000 BTC has been achieved through low-cost production and strategic at-market purchase. 990 Bitcoin Purchase Pushes Hut 8’s Holdings Past $1 Billion Net Worth Hut 8, one of North America’s largest bitcoin miners has announced the purchase of 990 BTC at an average cost of $101,710 per bitcoin. […]

The broader crypto market experienced a pronounced downturn following yesterday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, held on December 18. After the US Federal Reserve delivered a 25-basis-point rate cut as anticipated, it also signaled fewer cuts in 2025 than previously expected. In response, the Bitcoin price fell by more than 5%, dropping below the $100,000 mark before showing slight signs of recovery. Altcoins saw across-the-board double-digit percentage declines. The Federal Reserve’s decision—while meeting expectations for a 25-basis-point reduction—came with a notable shift in the projected rate trajectory for next year. Rather than the previously communicated four cuts, the central bank now anticipates only two, signaling a more cautious stance. This recalibration of future monetary policy sent ripples through the entire risk asset spectrum, prompting the S&P 500 to decline 3% and the Russell 2000 Small Cap Index to drop 4.4%. Is The Crypto Bull Run Over? Within the [...]

Crypto hackers had a busy year in 2024, and cybersecurity experts warn that continued advances in artificial intelligence could bring new attack vectors in 2025.

Hut 8 has acquired 990 Bitcoin for $100 million, boosting its total BTC holdings to over $1 billion as institutional adoption of cryptocurrency accelerates.

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Microstrategy, has discussed the opportunity for the U.S. to make the dollar ubiquitous by building a regulatory framework that allows U.S. banks to issue their treasury-backed stablecoins. Michael Saylor Discusses US Banks’ Upcoming Digital Dollar Adoption Michael Saylor, bitcoin visionary, co-founder, and executive chairman of Microstrategy, the first […]

Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 19, 2024 – VeraViews, a pioneer in blockchain-powered advertising transparency, has announced an exciting collaboration with OnDemand, the groundbreaking AI platform developed by AIREV. This partnership will harness OnDemand’s state-of-the-art AI capabilities to enhance VeraViews’ mission to combat ad fraud and ensure transparency in the digital advertising ecosystem. OnDemand’s powerful […]

Coinbase announced in November that it would delist WBTC on December 19, after the token became affiliated with Tron founder Justin Sun. Coinbase and Bit Global Clash in Court Over WBTC Delisting California judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín gave crypto exchange Coinbase the green light to delist wrapped bitcoin (WBTC) despite attempts by digital asset custodian Bit […]

The Bitcoin price experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, briefly falling below the $100,000 milestone as the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) cautious outlook on interest rate cuts dampened crypto investments.  At one point in Wednesday’s trading session, the market’s leading crypto dropped to $98,760 before recovering to the six-figure mark. Other cryptocurrencies, including Ethereum (ETH) and Dogecoin (DOGE), also faced substantial retraces.  Fed’s Cautious Rate Cut Sparks Uncertainty In Markets The Federal Reserve’s decision to lower borrowing costs for the third consecutive time came with a tempered forecast for future reductions, particularly for 2025. Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that more progress is needed on inflation before the central bank can consider further easing of monetary policy.  Tony Sycamore, a market analyst at IG Australia Pty, noted that the Fed’s decision was largely anticipated given recent trends in US inflation and economic activity.  However, it [...]

Binance CEO Richard Teng recently said it was “premature” to discuss the exchange’s return to the US.

Sentiment for Ethereum (ETH) has reached its lowest levels in a year as the second-largest crypto by market capitalization struggles to reclaim the $4,000 mark. Despite investors’ sentiment, some analysts suggest that the King of altcoins is about to kickstart its bullish run to new highs. Related Reading: Bitcoin Could Peak Between $160,000 And $290,000 If These Historical Patterns Repeat – Report Ethereum Sentiment Drops To Yearly Low According to crypto analyst Ali Martinez, Ethereum social sentiment has hit a one-year low amid its struggle to turn the $4,000 resistance into support. Per the post, this metric reached its most negative levels since December 18, 2023, when ETH was trading around $2,100-$2,200. The analyst pointed out that this is a “classic bullish indicator,” noting that when sentiment hit “rock bottom” a year ago, ETH’s price rallied around 30% in the following weeks. The cryptocurrency climbed to the $2,700 mark by January 12, a key level in ETH’s rally to the [...]

The world's leading cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), experienced significant volatility following the Federal Reserve's (Fed’s) latest monetary policy announcement, briefly dipping below the psychological $100,000 mark before staging a recovery. The price action reflects broader market uncertainty as investors digest the Fed's more conservative approach to rate cuts in 2025.Why Is Bitcoin Down? $100K SecuredBitcoin touched $98,760 in a sharp downturn that erased nearly $10,000 from its recent all-time high (ATH). The movement coincided with a broader sell-off in risk assets, as market participants adjusted their positions following the Fed's hawkish guidance.The cryptocurrency market's reaction mirrors the complex interplay between monetary policy and digital asset valuations. While the Fed delivered its third consecutive rate cut, the central bank's cautious stance on future reductions triggered a reassessment of risk positions across multiple asset classes.“In support of its goals, [...]

The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arrested 792 suspects involved in crypto romance scams. Scams Traced to Foreign Kingpins The Nigerian anti-graft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), recently arrested 792 suspects implicated in crypto romance scams. The arrests followed a raid on a building believed to be a hub […]

In a report published on December 17, analysts at cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex stated that a combination of rising institutional adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) and bullish technical indicators could push the leading cryptocurrency as high as $200,000 by mid-2025. The report also predicts that any price corrections during 2025 are likely to ‘remain mild.’ Bitcoin Pullbacks To Be Mild In 2025 Earlier this month, Bitcoin crossed the psychologically significant $100,000 price level, pushing its total market capitalization to slightly above $2 trillion at the time of writing. However, according to the latest edition of the Bitfinex Alpha report, BTC still has significant potential for growth heading into 2025. Related Reading: Bitcoin On Track For $275,000? Analyst Cites Cup And Handle Formation The report highlights several technical indicators, including market value to realized value (MVRV), net unrealized profit/loss (NUPL), and the bull-bear market cycle indicator, which collectively [...]

Australia’s securities regulator is suing Binance’s local subsidiary for allegedly misclassifying 505 retail investors as wholesale clients. Retail Users Misclassified Australia’s securities regulator is suing Binance’s local subsidiary for allegedly misclassifying 505 retail investors as wholesale clients, thus denying them appropriate consumer protections. In its lawsuit filed in federal court, the Australian Securities and Investments […]

The 34-year-old mechanical engineer turned pornstar, is allegedly involved in multiple memecoin scandals. Owner of Peanut the Squirrel Faces Accusations Mark Longo meticulously crafted the persona of a warm-hearted animal lover, unfairly targeted by a tyrannical government entity. When Longo’s home was raided by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) agents on October […]

Bitcoin briefly dipped below $100,000 after hawkish comments from the US Federal Reserve, with an analyst suggesting its price is forming a bearish pattern on the week.

The Digital Chamber issued a crypto agenda for the incoming SEC leadership to repair its “troubled relationship” with the crypto industry.

Key Takeaways: The interest rate cut by the Fed failed to bring the expected positivity in the crypto market, which instead triggered a massive sell-off, with Bitcoin sinking below $99,000. The post Crypto Market Sees Bloodbath Following Fed’s Rate Cut Decision: What’s Happening? appeared first on CryptoNinjas.

On-chain data shows a massive amount of the stablecoin USDT has been moving to exchanges recently, potentially acting as fuel for the Bitcoin and wider cryptocurrency rally. USDT Exchange Inflows Have Remained High Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Santiment discussed the trend in the Exchange Flow Balance for Tether’s USDT. The “Exchange Flow Balance” here refers to an indicator that keeps track of the net amount of a given asset entering or exiting the wallets associated with centralized exchanges. When the value of this metric is positive, it means the inflows outweigh the outflows, and a net amount of the coin is entered into the exchanges’ wallets. Such a trend is usually a sign of demand among investors for trading away the cryptocurrency. Related Reading: Ethereum On-Chain Demand Should Sustain ETH Above $4,000, IntoTheBlock Says On the other hand, the negative indicator implies the holders are withdrawing a net number of tokens from these platforms. This [...]