A Review of the 12 Major BTC Moments of 2024:
1. BTC Breaks $100,000 for the First Time: On December 5, BTC surpassed $100,000 for the first time in 16 years, beginning to challenge gold's $10 trillion market cap.
2. Trump Promises to Free Ross Ulbricht: On October 3, presidential candidate Trump promised to free Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, showing support for BTC and cryptocurrency innovators.
3. U.S. Approves BTC ETF Trading: On January 11, the U.S. SEC approved the first BTC spot ETF, with 11 ETFs listed for trading, igniting a bull market and bringing BTC to Wall Street.
4. Senator Lummis Proposes Strategic Reserve Bill: On November 15, Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis proposed that the U.S. purchase 1 million BTC as a national strategic reserve, triggering a buying frenzy.
5. MicroStrategy Purchases Another 257,000 BTC: In 2024, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor purchased more BTC than the total acquired from 2020 to 2023.
6. BTC Experiences Its Fourth Halving: On April 20, the BTC protocol automatically underwent its fourth halving, with the halving block being of extremely high value.
7. Salvadoran Pro-BTC President Bukele Reelected: El Salvador continues to purchase Bitcoin, and Bukele's reelection will promote Bitcoin adoption.
8. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Becomes a "BTC Believer": In 2024, Larry Fink openly supported BTC, contributing to its rise above $100,000.
9. Julian Assange Released: On June 25, WikiLeaks founder and BTC pioneer Julian Assange was released, marking a victory for human rights and digital freedom.
10. Roger Ver Arrested for Tax Evasion: "Bitcoin Jesus" Roger Ver was arrested for tax evasion, sparking debate over project roadmaps.
11. Gary Gensler Resigns as SEC Chairman: After Trump took office, Gary Gensler resigned, aiding the Republican election victory.
12. Trump Buys Hamburgers with Bitcoin: During the campaign, Trump paid for hamburgers with BTC, showcasing the convenience of BTC payments.