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Hi So I bought high at $4400 long ago. What do we see as are chances of ever returning to those highs? Would I be better off swapping for a coin like bitcoin or maybe xrp? Throw it to Solana? What’s the community advice submitted by /u/phillynugget [link] [comments]

Today is the 16th anniversary of the day Satoshi Nakamoto launched Bitcoin

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BitFuFu shares rise 13% after inking 80,000 miner agreement with Bitmain

The cloud mining firm will be buying the latest Bitmain S-series miners, including the higher hashrate S21 XP and S21 Pro models.

MARA CEO says retail investors should buy Bitcoin and ‘forget about it’

MARA CEO Fred Thiel said Bitcoin has only fallen in three of the last 14 calendar years, which is why retail should consider buying Bitcoin and just let it appreciate in value.

Binance Gains 21st Regulatory Approval – Crypto Giant Tightens Grip Worldwide

Binance has secured its 21st regulatory approval with Brazil’s central bank, bolstering its growing dominance and expanding its footprint in Latin America’s booming crypto market. Binance Expands Regulatory Dominance With Brazil Approval Crypto exchange Binance announced Thursday that it has secured approval from the Central Bank of Brazil to acquire Sim;paul, a licensed broker-dealer in […]

On The Horizon: Bitcoin $140,000 Projection And SOL, XRP ETFs Approval In 2025 Crypto Forecast

With the arrival of the new year, the cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant rebound, as the leading 100 cryptocurrencies, headed by Bitcoin (BTC), show increases and positive trends.  In light of this revival, crypto expert Miles Deutscher has revealed his forecasts for 2025, providing perspectives on the upcoming paths of key cryptocurrencies and market tendencies. Bitcoin Price Potential To Hit $1 Million Deutscher begins by addressing the current state of the Bitcoin dominance chart, suggesting that it has likely peaked for this cycle. He anticipates that while BTC may experience periods of outperformance, it will ultimately stabilize around 61.5% dominance.  In addition, Deutscher has made bold predictions regarding Bitcoin’s future price, asserting that it will reach $140,000 by the end of 2025.  While he has seen more aggressive forecasts predicting prices over $200,000, he considers these estimates “overly ambitious” within the next 12 months. However, the expert expresses a long-term belief in Bitcoin’s potential to evolve into a $1 million asset, indicating his confidence in the cryptocurrency’s future growth. Related Reading: XRP Price Targets $13 After Completing Highest Candle Body Close In History – Details On the other hand, Deutscher highlights that the most significant developments in the altcoin market will not materialize until the second half of the year.  The expert acknowledges the macroeconomic challenges currently facing the market, which he believes have slightly delayed the overall cycle. Interestingly, he notes the historical trend of altcoin seasonality, which typically favors the first half of the year, suggesting the possibility of two distinct upward runs in the crypto market. Cryptocurrency ETFs Set To Flourish In 2025 In 2025, Deutscher further expects artificial intelligence (AI) to remain a dominant narrative within crypto. He believes that the integration of AI will lead to a major transformation in decentralized finance (DeFi) and on-chain trading, particularly through the development of AI agents.  He forecasts that several AI-driven projects will achieve market capitalizations exceeding $1 billion, signifying a shift towards more sophisticated financial instruments. Deutscher also emphasizes the importance of Real World Assets (RWA), predicting they will gain significant traction throughout the year. He notes that asset tokenization is still in its infancy, with influential figures like Donald Trump and Larry Fink likely to champion this sector, fostering growth and innovation. Predictions regarding DeFi utility coins are particularly noteworthy. Deutscher anticipates that major protocols, such as Chainlink (LINK), Aave (AAVE), Enjin (ENA), and Uniswap (UNI), will outperform their peers as the market recognizes the value of income-generating utility protocols.  The expert argues that the market has yet to fully appreciate the potential impact of the Trump administration on DeFi, suggesting that a favorable regulatory environment will benefit these protocols significantly. Related Reading: Dogecoin Price Confirms Breakout: Analyst Sets New Price Targets Another key prediction from Deutscher involves the potential approval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for cryptocurrencies like Solana (SOL) and XRP. The analyst believes that a new regulatory regime will facilitate a more accommodating environment for cryptocurrency ETFs in 2025. In a broader context, Deutscher foresees a strategic Bitcoin reserve being established in the United States, paving the way for other nations to follow suit.  This shift towards sovereign and institutional adoption of Bitcoin is expected to gain momentum, further legitimizing the market’s leading cryptocurrency as a viable asset class. As of now, BTC is priced at $97,570, showing an increase of almost 4% over the past 24 hours. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com

Ethereum Price Steadies: Bulls Push for a Controlled Comeback

Ethereum price started a fresh recovery wave above the $3,400 zone. ETH is consolidating and aims for a fresh increase above the $3,500 resistance. Ethereum started a decent recovery wave above the $3,450 zone. The price is trading above $3,420 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,420 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could gain bullish momentum if it clears the $3,500 resistance level. Ethereum Price Rises Steadily Ethereum price remained stable above the $3,320 level and extended its recovery wave like Bitcoin. ETH gained pace for a move above the $3,350 and $3,420 resistance levels. The bulls were able to surpass the $3,450 resistance level. It opened the doors for a move toward the $3,500 level. A high was formed at $3,502 and the price is now consolidating gains. There was a minor dip below the 23.6% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,310 swing low to the $3,502 high. Ethereum price is now trading above $3,400 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is also a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $3,420 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD. On the upside, the price seems to be facing hurdles near the $3,480 level. The first major resistance is near the $3,500 level. The main resistance is now forming near $3,550. A clear move above the $3,550 resistance might send the price toward the $3,650 resistance. An upside break above the $3,650 resistance might call for more gains in the coming sessions. In the stated case, Ether could rise toward the $3,780 resistance zone or even $3,880 in the near term. Another Decline In ETH? If Ethereum fails to clear the $3,500 resistance, it could start another decline. Initial support on the downside is near the $3,420 level and the trend line. The first major support sits near the $3,400 or the 50% Fib retracement level of the upward move from the $3,310 swing low to the $3,502 high. A clear move below the $3,400 support might push the price toward the $3,350 support. Any more losses might send the price toward the $3,280 support level in the near term. The next key support sits at $3,220. Technical Indicators Hourly MACD – The MACD for ETH/USD is gaining momentum in the bullish zone. Hourly RSI – The RSI for ETH/USD is now above the 50 zone. Major Support Level – $3,400 Major Resistance Level – $3,500

Bitcoin investors pull $331M from BlackRock IBIT ETF in record outflow

BlackRock’s IBIT has also seen a record three consecutive trading days of outflows.

California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam

California resident Ken Liem has accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked the scammers from opening accounts in the first place.

Crypto brokerage FalconX acquires derivatives startup Arbelos Markets

FalconX’s CEO Raghu Yarlagadda said institutional confidence will strengthen with a more healthy, transparent crypto derivatives market in place.