1. BTC has surpassed 106,000 USDT, breaking the historical high.
Market data shows that BTC has surpassed 106,000 USDT, currently reported at 106,051.3 USDT, with a 24H increase of 4.59%. Previously, on December 9, Riot announced plans for a private placement of $500 million in convertible preferred notes, mainly for Bitcoin acquisitions and general corporate purposes.
2. Bitcoin has achieved seven consecutive weeks of gains, marking the longest record since 2021.
On December 16, news reported by Bloomberg stated that the price of Bitcoin reached a historical high of over $106,000 on Monday, benefiting from President-elect Trump's support for digital assets and his friendly regulatory plans. Since Trump's victory in November, Bitcoin ETFs have attracted $12.2 billion in inflows. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy will join the Nasdaq 100 index, which also boosted market sentiment. As of Sunday, Bitcoin has achieved seven consecutive weeks of gains, marking the longest record since 2021.
3. BlackRock CEO: I truly believe the underlying technology of Bitcoin is fantastic.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink stated, "I truly believe the underlying technology of Bitcoin is fantastic."
4. The probability of the Fed lowering interest rates by 25 basis points in December is 96%.
According to CME's "FedWatch": The probability of the Fed maintaining the current interest rate until December is 4.0%, and the cumulative probability of a 25 basis point rate cut is 96%. The probability of maintaining the current interest rate until January next year is 2%, and the cumulative probability of a 25 basis point rate cut is 78.3%, with a cumulative probability of a 50 basis point rate cut at 18.5%.
5. The CEO of the Chamber of Digital Commerce predicts BTC may reach $800,000.
Perianne Boring, CEO of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, predicted in an interview with Fox Business that the price of BTC could reach $800,000 in the future, citing PlanB's Stock-to-Flow model and the favorable policy environment of the Trump administration.
6. Greeks.live: The last interest rate decision before the Trump cycle is approaching, with strong capital inflows in the market.
On December 15, Greeks.live researcher Adam posted on social media that this week is a macro week, with the Federal Reserve and various central banks about to announce interest rate decisions. Currently, the futures market shows a 99% expectation of a 25 basis point rate cut by the Fed. Other important data this week is also worth noting, as the next interest rate meeting will enter the Trump cycle. It is also worth paying attention to whether there will be significant fluctuations in the U.S. stock market during this period. Currently, ETF inflows are strong, and a robust U.S. stock market is also favorable for cryptocurrencies.
7. The FASB's fair value accounting standards for Bitcoin officially took effect today.
According to Bitcoin Magazine editor The Bitcoin Historian, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)'s fair value accounting standards for Bitcoin officially took effect today. Previously, companies could only measure their held Bitcoin assets at historical cost, which did not reflect their market value growth. The new standards allow companies to adopt fair value measurement methods, more accurately reflecting the actual value of Bitcoin assets, a change that will reduce the accounting barriers for companies incorporating Bitcoin into their balance sheets.
8. Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto has become the 16th richest person in the world due to the surge in Bitcoin price.
According to Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto's personal wealth is estimated at $106 billion due to Bitcoin's price reaching $106,000, making him the 16th richest person in the world, surpassing Michael Bloomberg.