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Bitcoin Surges 10% to $95K, Sparking Bullish Optimism

Bitcoin Surges 10% to $95K, Sparking Bullish Optimism

Bitcoin surged to $95,740 on Sunday evening, January 12, 2025, capping off a volatile weekend for the world’s leading cryptocurrency. Then, on January 13, 2025, BTC prices declined 0.27% to $94,283. Prices fluctuated between $94,000 and $95,000 before breaking to the upside. Corrective action has persisted since last week’s $102,000 ... Read more

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Altcoin

Binance’s Altcoin Trading Volume Hits 77.83% in January 2025

Altcoin trading volume on Binance has surged to 78%, indicating the potential for a bull market in altcoins throughout 2025. The surge reflects the increasing retail interest in altcoins, positioning them as a strong contender in the crypto landscape. CryptoQuant contributor Burakkesmeci highlighted the 11% rise in the last five ... Read more

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Senate Banking Committee to Establish First-Ever Crypto Subcommittee

Senate Banking Committee to Establish First Crypto Subcommittee

Reportedly, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott to establish the first-ever crypto subcommittee. The new unit will follow the 2023 House Financial Services Committee model led by Patrick McHenry. Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Republican from Wyoming, will chair the new cryptocurrency subcommittee. New members are expected ... Read more

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Whale Profits $9.98M from $28.5M WBTC Binance Trade

Whale Profits $9.98M from $28.5M WBTC Binance Trade

Data from Spot on Chain reveals a whale deposited 300 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), valued at $28.5 million, to Binance on January 9. Capitalizing on recent price increases, the sale earned the trader a remarkable $9.98 million profit. The transaction occurred just before reports about U.S. government approval for Bitcoin sales ... Read more

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DOJ Secures Approval to Sell $6.5 Billion Silk Road Bitcoin

DOJ Secures Approval to Sell $6.5 Billion Silk Road Bitcoin

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has received Court approval to sell approximately 69,370 Bitcoin seized in connection with the Silk Road darknet marketplace. Valued at around $6.5 billion, this marks the resolution of a protracted legal dispute over the cryptocurrency’s ownership. On December 30, a federal judge authorized the ... Read more

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Bitcoin LTHs Accumulate 87,000 BTC, Boosting Bullish Outlook

Cryptocurrency analyst James Van Straten highlighted a pivotal trend in Bitcoin’s market Sunday, noting that long-term holders (LTHs) may have reached a supply bottom, signaling the start of an accumulation period. According to Van Straten, the market absorbed 1,098,490 BTCs, suggesting renewed growth in long-term holder balances. In a post ... Read more

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MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy Targets $2 Billion Stock to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

MicroStrategy, the leading corporate holder of Bitcoin, has announced plans to raise $2 billion through a perpetual preferred stock offering to bolster its Bitcoin reserves. The move aligns with the company’s ambitious “21/21” plan, which involves raising $21 billion in equity and $21 billion in fixed-income instruments to support its ... Read more