The cryptocurrency market has recently been shaken by a major news: a massive influx of 148 billion dollars in stablecoins. This situation raises crucial questions for Bitcoin (BTC) investors and could have significant implications for the future of the world's most famous cryptocurrency.
A major move could redefine the outlook for Ethereum as the crypto market undergoes a consolidation phase. On December 14, an exceptional transaction of 418 million dollars, equivalent to 108,521 ETH, was recorded. This withdrawal, the largest seen since March, was made directly from exchanges, a decision that catches the attention of analysts and investors. Such a significant reduction in available assets on exchanges hints at a change in approach among Ethereum holders, who now seem to favor a long-term holding strategy. With the decrease in selling pressure, this move bolsters the assumption of a forthcoming price increase, fueled by positive technical signals. As Ethereum approaches key resistance zones, speculation about a return to the peaks reached in 2021 is growing.
The crypto market is undergoing a major transformation, driven by the growing interest from institutional investors. Among the key players in this revolution, BlackRock stands out through the development of financial products specific to Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two most emblematic assets. According to Jay Jacobs, head of ETFs at the company, the funds dedicated to these cryptos still represent a largely untapped potential. With the assertion that current demand is just "the tip of the iceberg," he indicates that institutional adoption is still in the emerging phase. With assets under management already exceeding $54 billion for the Bitcoin fund (IBIT) and nearly $4 billion for the Ethereum fund (ETHA), these figures reflect the scale of a phenomenon poised to redefine investment strategies on a global scale.
The Bitcoin/gold ratio, a key indicator of the purchasing power of crypto against the precious metal, has reached an all-time high of 40 ounces of gold per BTC. This performance reflects the spectacular rise of BTC, which has surpassed the $106,000 mark today, December 16, consolidating its role as the "new digital gold."
MicroStrategy, a well-known company for its massive investments in bitcoin, recently made a major new acquisition. Between December 9 and 15, 2024, the company purchased 15,350 bitcoins for a total amount of 1.5 billion dollars.
At the brink of chaos, RLUSD emerges, a fragile crypto star. Ripple anticipates scarcity and excitement, while traders are betting insane amounts on this still uncertain promise.
The European economy is going through a period of instability where geopolitical tensions are intertwined with a significant slowdown in growth. In this uncertain context, the European Central Bank (ECB) is faced with a major challenge: to reconcile the need to contain inflation with the urgency of revitalizing a weakened economy. To address these issues, the institution led by Christine Lagarde announced a new reduction in its key interest rate, lowered by 25 basis points to 3%. This decision, the third of its kind in six months, reflects a gradual and cautious approach. However, this choice triggers criticism. While some praise the continuity of this policy, others point out a lack of boldness, and even argue that more ambitious measures would be necessary to stimulate consumption and investment.
There are fewer and fewer people to criticize Bitcoin as it reaches 100,000 dollars, thanks to a convinced American government.
Mark Longo, owner of Peanut the Squirrel, has launched an offensive against Binance, accusing the crypto platform of unauthorized use of his trademark to promote the memecoin PNUT.
Bitcoin recently reached a new all-time high (ATH) of $107,600, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of cryptocurrency. This spectacular rise occurred after a landmark event in the crypto ecosystem.