For four days straight, bitcoin’s historic high of $108,000 has been in the rearview mirror, with the digital asset now dipping over 10% from its peak. Yet, while the price has cooled, long-dormant bitcoins are springing to life, making their way to new wallets. From Dormant to Dynamic In the past 12 hours, bitcoin has […] Original
Right now, bitcoin’s price is cruising comfortably over the $97,000 mark, and we’ve got just ten days until we wave goodbye to the year. Here’s a rundown of four big economic happenings that might steer bitcoin’s course in the future. A Look at 4 Big Trends Ready to Tilt Bitcoin’s Trajectory Bitcoin enthusiasts are all […] Original
The cryptocurrency market surge has delivered exceptional returns for hedge fund giants Brevan Howard and Galaxy Digital. The duo has risen as standout performers following Bitcoin’s rise to $108,000. According to data from Hedge Fund Research, cryptocurrency-focused hedge funds achieved gains of 46% in November, pushing their year-to-date returns to 76%. This performance outpaces the broader hedge fund industry, which recorded a more modest 10% gain in the first 11 months of 2024. Hedge funds capitalize on market momentum Brevan Howard Asset Management, with CEO Aron Landy at the helm,…
Crypto markets were under downward pressure on Friday, Dec. 20, driven by Bitcoin’s drop below $100,000, a broad spot price dip, and a funding flush. Cryptocurrency market prices corrected shortly after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would slow down rate cuts to address inflation concerns. Following the 25 basis point interest rate reduction, Bitcoin (BTC) slipped under $97,000, dragging the broader digital asset market with it, according to crypto.news price data pages. According to CoinGlass, Bitcoin’s descent triggered a $1.4 billion mass liquidation event, wiping out leveraged long positions…
Bitcoin (BTC) took a nosedive on Thursday, hitting an intraday low of $95,578 per coin, slipping more than 7% against the U.S. dollar in just one day. The whole crypto scene has shed over 11% in value, dragged down by BTC’s massive plummet. Crypto Market Carnage It was not a stellar day for bitcoin (BTC), […] Original
Bitcoin’s recent price surge has driven up mining equipment costs, with Shenzhen’s Huaqiangbei district—a global hub for crypto hardware—seeing a notable 30% price hike. According to a report by Wen Wei Po, the price of the Antminer S21 335T, a mining device, has now reached $5,600, or around RMB 40,700, climbing up by 30% compared to last year’s price of $3836.19, which comes to 28,000 RMB. There is even much higher demand for the Antminer S21 XP, a raw mining device with water-cooling facilities, which has continued to cause stockouts…
Bitcoin’s surge past $100,000 has created 14,211 new millionaires and four new billionaires, a new study NFT Evening has revealed. Bitcoin Investors Outshine Blue-Chip Stock Investors According to findings from an NFT Evening study, bitcoin’s surge past the $100,000 mark has created 14,211 new millionaires and four new billionaires. The report explains that bitcoin (BTC) […] Original
According to reports, on December 17, Bitcoin (BTC) hit a new all-time high (ATH) of $107,756.83 before falling to $106,657.32 at the time of writing. It continues to rule the cryptocurrency field thanks to its strong bullish momentum, which has market watchers wondering if it could soon shatter this record and reach a new all-time high. Reasons Behind the Rise The price surge of Bitcoin has been largely driven by institutional investment, as evidenced by the large purchases of Bitcoin by companies such as MicroStrategy and Riot Platforms, which have…
What’s behind Bitcoin’s historic rise to $108,000? From Trump’s speech to ETFs and MicroStrategy’s massive buys, could a major institutional supply squeeze be underway? Bitcoin soars to new highs Bitcoin (BTC) has once again stolen the spotlight. On Dec. 17, BTC climbed to an all-time high of $108,260, pushing its post-U.S. election gains to over 50%. As of this writing. 17, it is trading around $106,663 levels. BTC 5-month price chart | Source: crypto.news BTC’s rally follows President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to establish a U.S. Bitcoin strategic reserve, a concept…
The U.S. Department of Justice is set to reimburse victims of a wire fraud scheme, aided by the tripling value of Bitcoin since the cryptocurrency was seized. The scheme, which targeted real estate transactions, resulted in millions of dollars in losses for businesses and individuals. In December 2023, fraudsters infiltrated systems used in real estate transactions, sending fake wire transfer instructions to divert funds intended for mortgages and other payments. One company reported losing over $1 million. Investigators later uncovered at least ten additional victims, with individual losses ranging from…