Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, took a nosedive below $92, 000. This slide happens just days before Donald Trump's upcoming presidency. The coin had surged to a record high of over $106, 000 last month, buoyed by hopes of the Fed's final 2024 interest rate cut and Trump's influence on markets.
Bitcoin has dipped below $100, 000, dropping over 5% in just 24 hours. The sudden fall isn't just about Bitcoin; other major cryptocurrencies like Ether, Cardano, Solana, and Dogecoin have also taken hits, some as high as 13%. What's causing this crypto crash? A stronger U. S. dollar is one key fact
In early 2025, the crypto market is thriving, thanks to a favorable economic and political environment, notes Grayscale's Zach Pandl. He shared in a CNBC Pro Talks interview that 2024 was a fantastic year for crypto, driven by a strong economy and the Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts. Bitcoin, i
Cryptocurrency is back in the spotlight, with coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum hitting new highs. Experts say this surge is due to factors like President Trump's positive remarks on crypto, renewed interest from investors, and increased institutional involvement. But with the hype comes risk. Crypto
Believe it or not, 2024 was the year of the underdogs in the crypto world. While Bitcoin hit a stunning $100, 000, it wasn't the leader of the pack. A meme coin inspired by a frog, Pepe, exploded in value by a whopping 1, 500%. Coins like SUI and Dogecoin also jumped ahead, leaving Bitcoin in the du
Bitcoin hit a new high of $107, 000 on Monday. Why the sudden boost? President-elect Donald Trump wants the U. S. to have a bitcoin strategic reserve. This is like the country's oil reserve but for digital currency. He hopes it will give the U. S. an edge in the global market. Also, MicroStrategy jo
You might have heard of a digital currency called XRP, created back in 2012 by the folks behind Ripple. Recently, it's been on a wild ride, jumping up by 370% since the U. S. election! That's way more than Bitcoin, which only climbed 46%, and other cryptocurrencies in the CoinDesk 20 index, which we
You might not expect the Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, to influence bitcoin's value. But during a recent talk with CNBC, Powell’s comments gave bitcoin a boost. He revealed he doesn't own any crypto and noted that the Fed can't control it. But when he compared bitcoin to gold, people took no
You know how a big event like COVID-19 can shake up everything? Well, it certainly shook up the crypto market. Researchers checked out the top ten cryptocurrencies before and during the pandemic and found that volatility really spiked once COVID-19 arrived. Bitcoin and Ethereum were big shots even b
Bitcoin, the top cryptocurrency, has dropped back below $93, 000. This downturn comes after a brief rally following Donald Trump's re-election. The price peaked at $98, 000 last week but suffered a setback, declining by over 6% in the last 24 hours. This reversal has put a temporary halt on hopes of
