Month: January 2025

2025 Will Be the Year Crypto Goes Mainstream

Yat Siu has seen a lot in his decade of investing in crypto as a venture capitalist. The Hong Kong-based venture studio and game developer Siu co-founded, Animoca Brands, has grown to be one of the most powerful names in Web3 culture, with data provider CoinGecko pegging the market cap of tokens issued by Animoca’s portfolio companies at more than $45 billion. But the crypto winter of 2022-23 proved to be a tough test for Animoca, with many of the tokens from its companies down nearly 90%. At the depths…

LTC Breaks Free And Guns For $400

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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer…

Calamos to launch Bitcoin ETF with 100% downside protection

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Calamos Investments is introducing a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund with 100% downside protection.  Set to debut on the Chicago Board Options Exchange on Jan. 22, the ETF, called CBOJ, aims to address Bitcoin’s volatility while offering growth potential, according to a company release. Bitcoin (BTC) has often deterred risk-averse investors due to its significant price swings. The CBOJ ETF seeks to change that by ensuring investors do not lose money, even if Bitcoin’s value declines. The fund achieves this protection by combining U.S. Treasury bonds with options tied to the CBOE…

Bitcoin Taps $100K: QCP Capital Warns of Tough Resistance Ahead

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Bitcoin (BTC) commenced the week with an optimistic uptick, tapping the $100,000 milestone, as per insights from QCP Capital. The digital currency encounters formidable opposition at this juncture, an area once characterized by intense selling pressure in December. From Volatility to Stability: BTC Hits $100K Milestone, QCP Weighs In On Monday, QCP Capital indicated that […] Original

XRP Price Sets Bullish Flag Continuation On The Daily Chart, Next Stop $10?

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Este artículo también está disponible en español. The XRP price has been one of the best altcoin performers over the last few months, going from below $0.6 to over $2.8 in this time period. Nevertheless, like the rest of the crypto market, the altcoin recently succumbed to bearish pressure, pushing it back toward $2. Despite this, the XRP price has continued to show strength, and recent developments on the altcoin’s chart show that the bullish momentum is far from over. XRP Price Shows Bullish Continuation So far, the XRP price…

5 Cryptos With the Most Growth Potential in 2025

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Cryptocurrency remains one of the fastest-moving markets, with 2025 showing immense promise for emerging and established tokens alike.  A big-picture look at the market shows steadily increasing market capitalization, creating prime investment opportunities wherever you look. Total crypto market capitalization Source: Coinmarketcap Meme coins stole the spotlight in 2024, but the new year brings a focus on utility, scalability, and unique value propositions. That’s not to say that memes are going away, of course; crypto investors will always have a soft spot for Pepe the Frog or Shiba Inu. With…

CleanSpark mined 668 Bitcoin in December, holds 9952 BTC

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CleanSpark Inc., a publicly traded Bitcoin mining company, mined 668 Bitcoin in December 2024.  The company sold 12.65 Bitcoin during the same period at an average price of $101,246 per Bitcoin (BTC). By year-end, CleanSpark held 9,952 Bitcoin in its reserves, according to a company release.  For 2024, CleanSpark reported mining a total of 7,024 Bitcoin, marking a significant increase in its operational capacity. The company’s computing power, or hashrate, grew to 39.1 exahashes per second, reflecting the speed and power of its mining operations. Additionally, CleanSpark improved its energy…

MicroStrategy adds 1,070 more Bitcoin, holdings reach 447,470 BTC

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MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm known for its aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy, acquired an additional 1,070 BTC last week for approximately $101 million.  The company disclosed the purchase in an SEC filing on Jan.6, noting an average acquisition price of $94,004 per Bitcoin (BTC). This latest acquisition brings MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 447,470 BTC, purchased at an aggregate cost of $27.97 billion, including fees and expenses. The company’s average price per Bitcoin now stands at $62,503. At current market rates, the value of MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings exceeds $44 billion,…