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Bitcoin struggles to stay above 100,000 dollars, but traders are becoming increasingly optimistic about a possible rise. Dr. Sean Dawson, head of research at Derive, now assesses the probability that the crypto will reach 125,000 dollars by the end of June at 44.4%, a significant upward revision from previous forecasts.

The altcoin market is experiencing an unusual situation at the beginning of 2025. While some tokens are showing price increases, the marked absence of retail investors is hindering the emergence of a true altcoin season, according to several industry analysts.

February 12 and 13, 2025, will be marked as two particularly difficult days for Bitcoin, which had to face a double piece of bad news on the American inflation front. The queen of cryptos, which had already fallen below $95,000 on Wednesday, continues to struggle to maintain this critical level.

According to the latest data from the analysis platform Santiment, XRP is experiencing significant growth in its network, marked by a notable increase in the number of active wallets. This positive trend sharply contrasts with the situation of Bitcoin, which has lost over 277,240 active wallets in the past three weeks.

The impact of the latest U.S. inflation data was immediately felt on the crypto market this Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Bitcoin fell below the $95,000 mark following the announcement of higher-than-expected inflation, while Donald Trump continues to push for a reduction in interest rates.

Uniswap takes a major new step with the launch of Unichain, its Layer 2 blockchain on Ethereum. This announcement comes just a few days after the successful deployment of its version 4 on twelve major networks.

Goldman Sachs investment bank significantly strengthened its presence in the crypto market in the fourth quarter of 2024, with a dramatic increase in its investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. This is a surprising development for a bank that had recently shown a critical stance on cryptocurrencies.

James Howells, a 39-year-old British IT technician, continues his relentless fight to recover a hard drive containing 8,000 bitcoins, now valued at over 750 million dollars. Faced with the imminent closure of the landfill where his digital treasure lies, he is now considering a radical solution: purchasing the entire site from the municipality of Newport.

Solana-based applications are now significantly outpacing Ethereum by generating revenues ten times higher, according to cryptocurrency researcher Aylo. This performance occurs despite a bear market context and a slowdown in transactions.

Strategy continues its accumulation strategy with the acquisition of 7,633 bitcoins for $742.4 million, bringing its total to 478,740 BTC. This major transaction comes after a brief pause in purchases by the company led by Michael Saylor.

The decentralized betting platform Polymarket recorded an impressive volume of $1.1 billion in bets on the Super Bowl, despite a tense regulatory context. The Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs in a match that captivated both sports fans and crypto bettors.

After an unusual week of absence, the co-founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) resumes his usual communication about Bitcoin. Michael Saylor has published his traditional Bitcoin chart on X, indicating new investments to come.

The crypto exchange Coinbase is asserting itself as a major force in the American financial sector, with over $420 billion in assets under management. This rise comes as the company fights fiercely against banking restrictions imposed on the crypto sector.