The world is evolving and adaptation is the best weapon to survive in this undulating universe. Originally a crypto community manager, I am interested in anything that is directly or indirectly related to blockchain and its derivatives. To share my experience and promote a field that I am passionate about, nothing is better than writing informative and relaxed articles.
A renowned financial analyst, Dr. Jim Willie, recently sounded the alarm about a massive debt crisis that could hit the U.S. economy in 2025. According to him, the United States is heading toward a critical point with $7 trillion in debt maturing, which could trigger a major economic crisis.
The U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Janet Yellen, recently warned that the U.S. debt ceiling could be reached as early as mid-January 2025. According to her statements, the Treasury expects to hit this new limit between January 14 and 23, at which point extraordinary measures will need to be taken to avoid a default.
Since the end of November 2024, the prices of Solana (SOL) have fallen by more than 30%, raising concerns among investors and crypto enthusiasts. This significant decline comes after a period of strong growth, where Solana had reached historical highs.
Bitcoin has recently shown impressive resilience despite the expiration of $14.2 billion in options in December 2024. However, a significant correction followed, causing BTC to drop to $93,000! 2025 is shaping up to be risky for the crypto industry.
The price of Ripple (XRP) has seen a spectacular increase of over 300% in the last two months, reaching $2.10 on December 27, 2024. However, warning signs suggest that the XRP cryptocurrency could collapse by at least 25% in the coming days.
The Dollar-Cost Averaging (DCA) strategy attracts many crypto investors. By regularly investing a fixed amount, they hope to mitigate market fluctuations and achieve a favorable average purchase price. However, some experts believe that the DCA opportunity in Bitcoin may soon disappear, leaving investors to seek new strategies to maximize their gains.
Ryan Salame, former co-CEO of the crypto exchange FTX, has had his prison sentence reduced, as has Caroline Ellison. Initially sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in May 2024, Salame was set to be released in April 2032. However, things have changed, and his new release date is now set.
In 2024, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain has become a major trend. AI-focused crypto projects are now concentrating on developing autonomous agents capable of performing tasks such as trading, investment management, and user interaction.
Rune transactions on the Bitcoin network have recently hit a new historical low, representing only 1.67% of daily transactions. This figure marks a significant decrease compared to the period between April and November when Rune transactions often accounted for over 50% of daily transactions on the Bitcoin network.
A famous economist recently announced the arrival of the "Santa Claus rally" for Bitcoin, predicting a spectacular price increase by the end of the year. This trend, supported by strong technical backing, could propel BTC to new historical highs, despite some challenges.
MicroStrategy, a global leader in Bitcoin holdings, is proposing a massive stock increase to finance the purchase of more bitcoins. This initiative, aiming to raise $42 billion, reflects the company's ambitious strategy to strengthen its position in BTC treasury management.
A crypto analyst, Michael van de Poppe, predicts that Ethereum (ETH) could surpass Bitcoin (BTC) in January 2025. This prediction is based on a key factor, which could trigger an "altcoin run" and attract more investments into the Ethereum ecosystem.
In December 2024, Bitcoin experienced a slight decline of 2.4%, raising questions about the end of the bull market. Despite this drop, BTC remains a winning asset for the year, with an increase of nearly 50% in the fourth quarter.
The "Santa Claus rally" seems to have hit a snag this year, with Bitcoin reaching its lowest price of December 2024 at $92,442. This unexpected drop has surprised investors, calling into question the historical trends of rising prices during the holiday season.
The year 2024 was marked by significant advancements in the world of cryptocurrencies, with several exchange platforms standing out for their performance, security, and innovation. Here is an overview of the three crypto exchanges that dominated this year.