As of December 24, 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at approximately $94,173.00 USD, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.72% from the previous close. Recent developments include MicroStrategy purchasing an additional $561 million worth of BTC, increasing their total holdings to 444,262 BTC valued at approximately $43 billion. North Korean hackers associated with the Lazarus Group stole over $300 million worth of cryptocurrency from the Japanese exchange DMM Bitcoin. Additionally, the U.S. cryptocurrency industry is urging President-elect Donald Trump to issue executive orders to advance the adoption of cryptocurrencies, including creating a national Bitcoin reserve. Looking ahead to 2025, factors such as the political climate, interest rates, and government debt are expected to influence Bitcoin’s price. Cryptocurrency markets are highly volatile, so it is important to conduct thorough research and consider market risks before making investment decisions.
