Solana price $SOL hits 3-month high These 5 analysts expect a new yearly high
Solana (SOL) price has been rising rapidly since October 13 and is approaching its yearly high.
Solana price also broke an inverse head and shoulders pattern. How long will it continue to rise?
Analysts are optimistic about Solana Analysts at #criptomonedas have a predominantly bullish sentiment towards Solana.
Tradermayne believes the price will rise to $40. But his bullish analysis is conditional on a bullish weekly candle close.
Rager and DaanCrypto also noted the importance of the $38 horizontal resistance area, which coincides with the yearly high. This area has been crucial since 2021, supporting and resisting.
Finally, CryptoGodJohn believes that SOL price will eventually reach $250 in the long term and may even reach $450 if it reaches the market cap of #Ethereum
Will it reach the new yearly high? The daily time frame shows that SOL price has been trading within an inverse head and shoulders (IH&S) pattern since February. The IH&S is considered a bullish pattern, which usually leads to breakouts.
Today, SOL price is in the process of breaking out of the pattern neckline. A daily close above $26 will confirm the altcoin's breakout. #crypto2023 #cryptocurrency
The CEO of Ark Invest, Cathie Wood, predicts that Bitcoin will surpass one million dollars by the end of the decade
Wood anticipates that the scarcity of Bitcoin and institutional interest will drive a dramatic increase in value towards the end of the decade.
She made the prediction during an interview with Bloomberg Markets, in which she attributed the increase in the value of Bitcoin to its finite supply of 21 million coins and the growing institutional interest. She noted that BTC already surpassed $108,000 in 2024 and will continue to grow in the coming years.
"The scarcity of Bitcoin is unmatched."
Additionally, she highlighted its resilience to inflationary pressures compared to traditional assets like gold. Unlike gold, whose production increases with rising prices, the supply of Bitcoin is fixed, making it an increasingly attractive store of value.
Wood also emphasized that institutional adoption, particularly through Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), is amplifying the appeal of BTC and driving broader recognition of its role in the global financial system. #Binance #BinanceSquareFamily $BTC
Chinese bond collapse shakes foundations of global economy, threatens crypto market
The yield on one-year Chinese government bonds fell below 1% for the first time since the Great Financial Crisis, adding to the year-to-date decline. The benchmark 10-year yield fell to 1.7%.
How does this play out for risk assets like bitcoin, which plummeted overnight? Well, there are two key reasons to feel optimistic. For starters, the continued fall in yields suggests that Beijing will have to implement more aggressive stimulus measures than we saw earlier this year.
Jeroen Blokland, founder and manager of the Blokland Smart Multi-Asset Fund, put it succinctly: “This indicates that China’s economic problems are far from over, and the government will do what aging economies typically do: increase government spending, allow larger deficits and higher debt levels, and cut interest rates all the way to zero.”
And there’s more to consider. This situation in China also raises questions about Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s recent alarm over interest rates, which sent bitcoin down from $105,000 to $95,000. China, the world’s factory, faces increasingly severe deflation after already experiencing the longest period of falling prices since the late 1990s. That could limit CPI and PPI readings around the world, including in the United States, a major trading partner. #cryptonews #China #BinanceSquareFamily #Bitcoin❗️ #BTC☀ $BTC
Shibu Inu and #Chainlink have partnered to grow the Shiba Inu ecosystem
Shibarium has integrated the Chainlink standard for blockchain interoperability as its canonical cross-chain infrastructure. Shiba Inu ecosystem assets (SHIB, BONE, and LEASH) have also adopted the Cross-Chain Token (CCT) standard to make Shiba Inu assets available on 12 blockchains.
The locking and minting mechanism enables token transfers from Ethereum to other chains, while the burning and minting mechanism facilitates cross-chain transfers on all other networks. Chainlink CCIP enables Shibarium developers to build reliable, feature-rich cross-chain applications that grow the Shibarium network.
“We are excited to partner with Shiba Inu and grow their ecosystem together. “The integration of Chainlink CCIP as Shibarium’s canonical cross-chain solution and Shiba Inu’s adoption of the CCT standard will enhance its capabilities and drive broad adoption of its ecosystem,” said Johann Eid, Chief Business Officer at Chainlink Labs.
“We look forward to seeing how the Chainlink standard for cross-chain interoperability and Chainlink Data Streams unlock innovation, expand the Shibarium network, and support the development of efficient and secure DeFi markets.” #ShibaInu $SHIB
The SEC greenlights the first Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF on Nasdaq
The U.S. SEC has approved Hashdex to launch an ETF on the Bitcoin and Ethereum cryptocurrency indices.
According to documents published by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the SEC approved the listing and trading of the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF and Franklin Crypto Index ETF.
These funds will trade on the Nasdaq and Cboe BZX exchanges respectively, allowing investors to indirectly invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum through traditional financial markets.
The approval includes a comprehensive market monitoring protocol to prevent fraud and manipulation.
What is Hashdex? A Bridge Between Traditional Finance and the Crypto World
Hashdex is an asset management firm specializing in cryptocurrencies that has managed to stand out in the industry for its innovation and focus on offering accessible and regulated cryptocurrency investment products. Its main mission is to connect the traditional financial world with the universe of digital assets, providing investors with a simpler and safer way to participate in the cryptocurrency market. #FranklinCryptoETF #FullMarketBullRun #Bitcoin #Ethereum $BTC $ETH
US-listed spot ETFs are on the cusp of overtaking gold ETFs, currently have an AUM of $120 billion, compared to gold’s $125 billion
A report from K33 Research reveals that US-listed bitcoin ETFs have overtaken US-listed gold ETFs in terms of assets under management (AUM), including leveraged products such as futures-based ETFs. As of Dec. 17, bitcoin ETFs reached assets under management (AUM) worth $129.25 billion, outperforming gold ETFs with $128.88 billion, according to Vetle Lunde, an analyst at K33 Research.
However, if spot products are compared exclusively, gold is still slightly ahead. According to Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, U.S. bitcoin spot ETFs have $120 billion in assets under management, compared with $125 billion for gold ETFs. 9423634175737370766007$BTC
The victory of #DonaldTrump in the presidential elections of November is already marking the beginning of a new era for cryptocurrencies in the United States, JPMorgan (JPM) said in a report on Wednesday, noting that the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies has increased by approximately 65% since its reelection.
"This new administration not only brings a sense of kindness towards cryptocurrencies but has also shown enthusiasm for promoting this asset class," wrote analysts led by Kenneth Worthington.
The incoming administration has shown its willingness to discuss cryptocurrency market regulation and how to maintain future development in the U.S., according to the report, adding that the president-elect has already nominated several individuals who will participate in the formulation and enforcement of cryptocurrency policies.
This means that a floor has been established, as the "worst regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies" is now a thing of the past, according to the report. The ecosystem is now expected to become a "safer, more transparent, and more productive industry (from a regulatory perspective) from this point onward".
Still, these positive factors may take some time to take effect.
JPMorgan warned that the market may not see impacts from policies for at least nine to twelve months after Trump’s term begins.
A more productive regulatory environment would lead to the inclusion of more tokens on exchanges and brokers, and also encourage greater product innovation, the report added. #BinanceSquareFamily $BTC $ETH
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, introduces Binance Alpha, a new product within the greater Binance ecosystem that will provide more opportunity for emerging projects
#BinanceAlpha is a new platform within Binance Wallet designed to showcase early-stage crypto projects with high potential. It serves as a pre-listing pool, providing transparency into the token selection process for #Binance Exchange listings.
Key Points
Token Selection: Binance Alpha features tokens that demonstrate strong community interest, growing traction, and alignment with major crypto trends.
Listing Potential: While not guaranteed, some tokens featured on Binance Alpha may be considered for listing on Binance Exchange.
User Benefits
Quick Access: Users can easily purchase featured tokens through the Quick Buy feature on Binance Wallet.
Educational Information: The platform provides information about emerging projects, their use cases, and market trends.
Expert Selection: Tokens are selected by Binance industry experts, ensuring quality and potential.
Ripple will launch the US dollar-pegged stablecoin #RLUSD tomorrow, December 17.
"RLUSD will be available on global markets starting tomorrow," Ripple said in a statement on Monday. "Each RLUSD token is fully backed by US dollar deposits, US government bonds, and cash equivalents."
An independent auditing firm will be tasked with creating certifications of RLUSD reserve assets to promote transparency, Ripple added. Certifications will be published monthly.
RLUSD will be launched on platforms such as Uphold and MoonPay in the initial stage. RLUSD issues a NYDFS-based trust company license.
Initially, RLUSD is available on XRP Ledger and Ethereum. However, Ripple has said it "plans to expand into additional blockchains, protocols, and decentralized finance applications over time." #RippleStablecoin #Ripple💰 $XRP
Floki Will Support the Launch of BAD, the Most Anticipated AI Agent Protocol on the BNB Chain
Could the BAD token be the next to receive support from Binance for its Airdrop distribution?
BAD is an AI agent launchpad protocol that will launch exclusively on the BNB chain, led by the one and only Walter Pepenberg.
BAD was founded by Mike Sarvodaya, the founder of Galactica.com, a layer 1 protocol that leverages fully homomorphic encryption to achieve Sybil resistance, compliant privacy, and infuse strong reputation primitives into DeFi and DAOs. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Utrecht University with a Masters in Financial Econometrics. Prior to BAD and Galactica, he spent his career playing a key role in designing the infrastructure of the web3 trading landscape.
Overview of how $BAD will enrich the ecosystem #FLOKI
35% of the Total Supply of BAD tokens will be airdropped to the Floki ecosystem
27% of the Total Supply of BAD will be airdropped to FLOKI OnChain holders and on supported CEXs.
4% of the Total Supply of BAD will be airdropped to TOKEN OnChain holders.
4% of the Total Supply of BAD will be airdropped to Floki trading bot users.
MicroStrategy acquires another 15,350 bitcoins for 1.5 billion dollars, raising its holdings to 439,000 BTC
The business intelligence firm and corporate bitcoin holder MicroStrategy acquired an additional 15,350 BTC shares for approximately 1.5 billion dollars at an average price of 100,386 dollars per bitcoin between December 9 and 15, according to an 8-K filing report with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.
This comes after the sale of another 3,884,712 shares of MicroStrategy during the same period for the same amount. As of December 15, the company said that approximately 7.65 billion dollars in shares remained available for sale as part of its planned 21 billion dollar stock offering and 21 billion dollars in fixed-income securities, aiming to raise a total of 42 billion dollars for new bitcoin acquisitions.
The company currently holds 439,000 BTC, worth over 45 billion dollars. MicroStrategy's total holdings were acquired at an average price of 61,725 dollars per bitcoin, resulting in a total cost of about 27.1 billion dollars, including fees and expenses, according to the company's co-founder and CEO, Michael Saylor. To put it into perspective, MicroStrategy now owns about 2.1% of the total supply of 21 million bitcoins. #MicroStrategу #michaelsaylor #BTC☀ #Bitcoin❗ #BinanceSquareFamily $BTC
What we have been waiting for, the PENGU token, themed around the penguin from the famous NFT collection Pudgy Penguins, will be listed on the Binance exchange 🤑
Trading will start on December 17, 2024, at 14:00 UTC, under the seed label.
The Altseason index is a technical indicator used to track the performance of #altcoins relative to #Bitcoin It helps evaluate how close we are to a full-fledged altseason.
Since November 5, 2024, following the positive news of the electoral victory of #donaldtrump , the index began to rise from 30 and peaked at 88 on December 4. The recent drop in the altcoin market cooled it down a bit, causing a slight pullback.
Does this mean a trend change and the end of altseason❓
No
The answer lies in understanding market cycles In January 2024, the Altseason index was at its peak, but the market was not in a bullish cycle. Instead, it was a period of "local altseason," which occurs during market accumulation. These mini local seasons usually last between 1 and 3 months and act as bait for weak hands. During this time, big players take coins from retail holders and trap market participants at higher prices, feeding the euphoria.
When a real bullish market begins, the Altseason index remains elevated for a much longer period, sometimes several months. This is exactly what happened during the bullish market of 2021.
In a true bullish market, the altseason usually lasts between 3 and 6 months, after which comes the distribution phase. This phase is a classic trap where the market seems unstoppable, corrections are quickly bought, and big players use the hype to offload their bags at high prices.
🧐 Notice how quickly the market recovered from the recent drop. That is a classic sign of a healthy bullish cycle.
📌Don't be swayed by exaggerated news, it's the tool to manipulate the herd 📌Don't fear the drops
Effective strategy
✅Buy and accumulate when the Altseason index is below 30 ✅Sell in parts when the index exceeds 80
Investment giant VanEck predicts a bullish Bitcoin market in 2025
Cryptocurrency bull market hits a medium-term peak in Q1, sets new highs in Q4
We believe the cryptocurrency bull market will persist through 2025 and hit its first peak in Q1. At the peak of the cycle, we project Bitcoin to be worth around $180,000, Ethereum to trade above $6,000.
Other prominent projects, such as Solana and Sui, could surpass $500 and $10, respectively.
Following this first peak, we anticipate a 30% pullback in BTC, with altcoins facing steeper declines of up to 60% as the market consolidates over the summer. However, a recovery is likely to occur in the fall, with major tokens regaining momentum and reclaiming previous all-time highs by the end of the year. #Bitcoin❗ #Ethereum #solana #SUI #BinanceSquareFamily $SOL $SUI $BTC
Binance Maintains Its Dominance 🎉 It remains the World's Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange, with 36% more share than its competitors combined
Binance users deposited a staggering $21.6 billion in 2024, a whopping 36% more than the top 10 competitors combined.
#Binance also hit a record $100 trillion in trading volume since launch.
CryptoQuant data shows that the average deposit of #Bitcoin❗ per exchange has increased from 0.36 BTC to 1.65 BTC this year, and USDT deposits have increased from $19,600 to $230,000. #BTC☀ #BinanceSquareFamily $BTC