TRUMP crashes 38% as MELANIA launches her own memecoin
The memecoin associated with United States President-Elect Donald Trump saw a sharp 28% drop as Melania Trump, the incoming First Lady, unveiled her own memecoin, which quickly achieved a market cap of $4 billion within the first 30 minutes. Melania promoted the new cryptocurrency on her X account to her 3.2 million followers, and it […]
Coinbase CEO Urges Nations to Adopt Bitcoin Reserves
Brian Armstrong, the CEO of Coinbase, a leading US cryptocurrency exchange, has urged global leaders to consider establishing Bitcoin reserves as part of their economic strategies. In a blog post on January 17 focusing on “economic freedom,” Armstrong highlighted the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies in shaping the future of capitalism. He outlined recommendations for integrating […]
US Bitcoin Reserve Likelihood Soars in Betting Markets
The possibility of the United States establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve under President-elect Donald Trump is gaining significant traction, particularly on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket. On Kalshi, a regulated derivatives exchange, traders now estimate a 70% chance of Trump initiating a Bitcoin reserve initiative by 2026. Meanwhile, users on Polymarket, a platform specializing […]
MARA Honors Trump with Bitcoin Tribute Amid Rising Pro-Crypto Momentum
In a move reflecting the growing excitement around pro-Bitcoin leadership, MARA Holdings has embedded an AI-generated portrait of Donald Trump on the Bitcoin blockchain. The “Trump 47” block, mined on January 17, was announced by MARA’s chairman and CEO Fred Thiel on the social media platform X. Thiel described the initiative as a tribute to […]
Solana ETFs Likely Delayed Until 2026, Says Bloomberg Intelligence
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on Solana might not hit the U.S. market until 2026, even if the White House adopts a more crypto-friendly stance, according to James Seyffart, an analyst with Bloomberg Intelligence. Seyffart made this prediction during a Jan. 16 interview with Blockworks. He noted that some progress on the currently stalled Solana ETF […]
Bitcoin to Stabilize Above $100K Permanently Following Three Pivotal Events
Bitcoin enthusiasts often predict lofty price targets, citing the rise of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and growing institutional interest as key catalysts. However, such analyses often miss the deeper, structural changes needed to transform Bitcoin’s perception from a speculative investment to a true store of value, akin to digital gold. To sustain Bitcoin’s price above […]
Senator Lummis Probes US Federal Authorities on Bitcoin Sale
On January 15, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis reached out to the United States Marshals Service, seeking clarification regarding the government’s potential decision to sell 69,370 Bitcoin confiscated in the Silk Road asset forfeiture. Senator Lummis raised concerns that the sale of these Bitcoin holdings could be politically motivated. According to an excerpt of her letter […]
Trump-era Bitcoin Inflows Lead to $249K BTC Price Target for 2025
CryptoQuant’s latest report from January 14 highlights that Bitcoin’s price is on track to reach a significant high, potentially nearing $145,000 this year, fueled by a favorable shift in US political and economic conditions. According to their analysis, this momentum could lead to up to $520 billion of new capital entering the market in 2025. […]
Analysts Anticipate Bitcoin Surge Following Positive CPI Report
Cryptocurrency analysts are expressing renewed optimism after the latest U.S. inflation report fueled a 3% jump in Bitcoin’s price, sparking hopes of imminent interest rate reductions. On January 15, the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) revealed lower-than-anticipated core inflation for December. This prompted Bitcoin’s value to rise from approximately $96,000 to nearly $100,000. Traditional markets, […]
XRP’s Surge to $3 Gains Momentum, Surpasses Bitcoin in Google Trends Popularity
The price of XRP has surged to $3, a level it hasn’t reached since 2018, solidifying its position as the leading altcoin in 2025. Over the past 15 days, XRP has climbed an impressive 41%, outpacing all other major cryptocurrencies in the top 10 rankings. Currently, XRP is just 12.9% shy of its record-breaking all-time […]