Category: Markets

Bitcoin Faces Short-Term Pressure Amid Macro and Sentiment Shifts After topping $108,000 in December, Bitcoin has reversed due to a stronger dollar, increased volatility, and cautious traders. Will it last? Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co

Japan’s Metaplanet To Expand Bitcoin Holdings by 470% in 2025 Metaplanet’s expansion goal aligns with forecasts that government Bitcoin adoption could spur broader institutional investment in 2025. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

5 Biggest Crypto Airdrops of 2024 The top five token handouts of the year netted users over $19 billion worth of free crypto, but the airdrops didn’t stop there. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co

The Year in Ethereum: Lawsuits, ETFs, Technical Upgrades and Trump Ethereum didn’t smash its all-time price record, unlike Bitcoin, but plenty still happened—from ETFs to tech improvements and more. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

The Year in Bitcoin: From ETFs to All-Time Highs Bitcoin had a big year: ETFs, institutional adoption, political battles, and even meme coins. Here’s a lack back at Bitcoin in 2024. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

Crypto.com Launches Sports Prediction Market in US, Starting With Super Bowl Crypto.com customers in the U.S. can now bet on sports events using various cryptocurrencies, starting with “The Big Game.” Liz Napolitano Go to decrypt.co

‘Santa Rally’ MIA as Bitcoin Falls to Lowest Price in a Month A Fed-sparked market rout continued in the cryptosphere, denting investors’ hopes of a Santa Claus rally as Bitcoin sank further Monday. André Beganski Go to decrypt.co

SEC Approves First Hybrid Bitcoin-Ethereum ETFs From Hashdex, Franklin Templeton Following multiple review extensions since June, the regulator has approved the first dual Bitcoin-Ethereum ETFs. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin, Crypto Eye Recovery as Analysts Bet on Resilience Despite Fed’s Hawkish Pivot The Fed’s 25 basis point cut on Wednesday was expected, but analysts suggest concerns over prolonged high rates may be overblown for Bitcoin. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin-to-Gold Ratio Hits Historic Peak as Year-End Rally Soars Bitcoin now commands its highest-ever value relative to gold, marking a potential shift in store-of-value preferences. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

Ripple CTO Warns of ‘FOMO’ as RLUSD Stablecoin Prepares for Market Debut Schwartz highlighted pre-market bids for RLUSD reaching $1,244, driven by buyers eager to claim the “honor” of being the first to buy it. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co

Here’s How The Fed’s Anticipated Rate Cut Could Impact Crypto The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates this week, though analysts don’t see much of a crypto price bump immediately following. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin Climbs to $105,000 as Trump Trade Continues to Drive Assets Higher Bitcoin is posting new highs, bolstered by various tailwinds, including market reactions to President-elect Donald Trump. Sebastian Sinclair Go to decrypt.co

Chainlink Hits 3-Year High Amid Record Futures Open Interest Chainlink’s token remains far from its peak, but its rapid growth this year highlights rising institutional interest and ecosystem progress. Vismaya V Go to decrypt.co

Ethereum Price Could Hit $5,000 Due to Institutional Demand: CryptoQuant Institutional investors want more Ethereum, and this demand could push the coin’s price past $5,000 for the first time, said CryptoQuant. Mathew Di Salvo Go to decrypt.co

Coincheck Parent Becomes First Japanese Crypto Exchange Operator to List on Nasdaq Coincheck Group’s debut on Nasdaq is the second regulated crypto exchange operator to go public since Coinbase’s 2021 debut. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

MicroStrategy’s Nasdaq Debut Could Trigger $2.1 Billion ETF Buying Spree MicroStrategy’s official announcement is expected this week, with implementation scheduled for December 23, Bloomberg analysts said. Vince Dioquino Go to decrypt.co

Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Add Billions Amid Record Week: CoinShares The U.S. has now cemented itself as the primary market for digital asset investment products, while Switzerland trails far behind. Connor Sephton Go to decrypt.co

Why This Investment Bank Expects Coinbase Stock to Jump to New High of $420 Coinbase trading volumes are surging, but will they eclipse levels seen in 2021 and what effect does it have on its share price? André Beganski Go to decrypt.co