Bitcoin has shown a strengthening trend recently, reaching record levels following significant interest from investors and speculation about the U.S potentially establishing a Bitcoin strategic reserve. Federal Reserve Chief Jerome Powell announced that members are not allowed to own Bitcoin. This announcement caused a market dip with Bitcoin, XRP, ADA, LTC dropping around 10%. Yet, it did not prevent Bitcoin from climbing above $107k, a new high. However, it retreated shortly after the Fed's Hawkish Tone led to investor risk-appetite reduction.
MicroStrategy, one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, added more to its portfolio, bringing its total to 439,000 BTC. This addition seemed to bolster investor confidence and contribute to Bitcoin's price rally.
There is increasing discussion about a strategic bitcoin reserve, with Ohio lawmakers introducing a bill allowing states to buy BTC, ultimately influencing the overall market sentiment. There's also been a significant shift towards Bitcoin ETFs, surpassing gold funds in Assets Under Management (AUM). Also, a $6B BTC Staking Protocol Babylon is integrated with BOB L2, a boost for 'DeFi on Bitcoin'.
Predictions for Bitcoin show a bullish outlook for 2025, with luxury brands considering accepting crypto payments. Yet, market analysts warn traders about potential short-term corrections. Despite Fed rate cuts, Bitcoin continues to hold strong around $104K, indicating a resilient market. Lastly, cryptocurrency critics continue to question Bitcoin's meteoric rise while the majority of the market observes its impressive performance.
BTC News Analytics from Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:00 GMT to Wed, 18 Dec 2024 22:22:24 GMT -
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