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The year 2025 starts on uncertain grounds for bitcoin. After reaching a peak of $108,000, the cryptocurrency quickly lost ground, falling back below the symbolic threshold of $100,000. This level, both psychological and strategic, has become a fragile equilibrium point where buyers and sellers are at odds. On one side, optimists believe this consolidation phase paves the way for a new bullish impulse, with potential recovery towards record levels. On the other side, proponents of a bearish scenario anticipate a more pronounced correction, which could bring BTC down to $76,000, a level corresponding to a key support zone. Beyond these contrasting forecasts, several factors contribute to the uncertainty. Additionally, macroeconomic tensions, particularly the upcoming decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed), add further pressure on investors. In light of this uncertain climate, the coming weeks are poised to be critical for bitcoin. The outcome of this battle at $100,000 could well dictate market trends for the remainder of the year.

For the first time in 2025, bitcoin has crossed the $102,000 mark today, marking a significant turning point for the world's best-known cryptocurrency. This spectacular rise is attributed to 4 key factors that have converged to propel the price of bitcoin to new heights.

Crypto is going through a pivotal period, and industry analysts are holding their breath. A historical signal, observed only twice in the last eight years, seems to indicate an imminent altseason. For investors and crypto enthusiasts, this news could well redefine short-term opportunities.

Bitcoin continues its bullish momentum for the seventh consecutive day, settling at $99,513 this Monday, while Ethereum consolidates its position above $3,600. This progress comes amid growing optimism among institutional investors and expectations related to regulatory developments in the United States.

Bitcoin reaches $99,562, breaks a key resistance level, and is charging straight towards $100,000! However, what surprise awaits BTC? A rise to $120,000 or an imminent correction to $92,000? Let's explore technical trends and perspectives together.

Financial markets are on the brink of a new cycle of monetary easing, marked by strategic decisions from major central banks. Following the American Federal Reserve, which began reducing its key interest rates last September, it is now the People's Bank of China (PBOC) that is preparing to take the lead. Beijing plans to lower its interest rates further to stimulate the economy and counter the heightened deflationary pressure on the yuan, a phenomenon that worries Chinese authorities and weighs on investor confidence. In light of this situation, Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and macroeconomic analyst, anticipates a chain reaction in the financial markets. He asserts that the combination of a looser monetary policy in China and a favorable environment in the United States will enhance the appeal of alternative assets, particularly bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. According to him, this injection of liquidity, coupled with a reorientation of institutional capital, could trigger a massive rally in the cryptocurrency market during the year 2025.

XRP, like a reborn phoenix, is now only 83.4% away from surpassing Ethereum. A spectacular rise that disrupts the hierarchy of giants.

The year 2024 has been marked by a spectacular rise in the value of cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin reaching an historic peak of $108,135. However, this meteoric growth has also led to a troubling increase in kidnappings and extortions targeting crypto traders and investors.

The crypto market is in perpetual turmoil, and Dogecoin is one of its protagonists today. Within a week, its price surged by 21%, surpassing competitors like Shiba Inu, Pepe, and Bonk. This performance is no coincidence. Institutional investors and wealthy individuals have massively positioned themselves on the asset, as evidenced by the purchase of 1.08 billion DOGE for an estimated value of 413 million dollars. A notable transaction of 399.9 million DOGE, equivalent to around 144.9 million dollars, was also transferred from Binance to an unknown wallet, a movement often perceived as a bullish signal indicating a reduction in selling pressure. For some observers, the asset could finally cross the symbolic barrier of 1 dollar by the end of the year, thus propelling its market capitalization to 100 billion dollars. However, does this momentum rest on solid fundamentals, or is it merely a speculative frenzy? Amid strategic accumulations, optimistic analyses, and favorable political contexts, Dogecoin may well be on the brink of a new bullish cycle.

Metaplanet, a Japanese company specializing in bitcoin, recently announced its ambition to acquire 10,000 BTC by 2025. This initiative marks an important step in the company's strategy to strengthen its position as a leader in bitcoin treasury in Asia, placing it in direct competition with MicroStrategy.

Like a cut breath, Bitcoin hesitates below $100,000. Fewer sales, more waiting: where is it going?

Bitcoin reached a historic milestone in 2024. In just one year, $19 trillion flowed through its network, an absolute record that marks the end of two years of declining transaction volumes. This spectacular recovery reflects the return of investor confidence, driven by several major events. The approval of Bitcoin ETFs in the United States facilitated the entry of institutional capital, while the April 2024 halving reinforced the scarcity of BTC, which fuels demand. Meanwhile, the network has significantly strengthened, with a hashrate at an unprecedented level of 1,000 exahashes per second. Behind these staggering figures, a shift is taking place: Bitcoin is consolidating its status both as a store of value and as a global transactional infrastructure, raising questions about its future and its role in traditional finance.

Bitcoin, the weary hero, struggles against fierce illiquidity. In January, analysts are gazing at the stars: $105,000 or false hope?

Solana, a blockchain known for its speed and efficiency, has recently achieved a major milestone by becoming resistant to quantum attacks. This advancement was announced by a Solana developer, who explained that the solution is based on an ancient yet extremely robust crypto technique.

The Solana network is undergoing an unprecedented expansion phase, driven by massive adoption of memecoins and a significant rise in speculative activity. However, this dynamics raises questions within the community of project founders on the Blockchain. According to a survey conducted by Blockworks Research, 76% of them believe that memecoins play a beneficial role in the ecosystem, while 16% consider artificial intelligence (AI) agents to be an overrated technology. These results reflect an increasing gap between two major trends: on one side, the enthusiasm for highly volatile assets, and on the other, skepticism regarding new AI applications in Web3.

The Bitcoin network has just reached a historic milestone, achieving a record hashrate of 1,000 exahashes per second (EH/s) on January 3, 2025. This symbolic threshold represents an unprecedented acceleration of computing power mobilized to secure the blockchain, as the mining sector undergoes a phase of strategic expansion. Over the span of a year, the network's hashing capacity has doubled, increasing from 510 EH/s in January 2024 to this unprecedented level, illustrating the scale of investments in the industry.

Cryptos continue to captivate the attention of the financial world, but the true players in this market often lurk in the shadows: the whales. These investors with colossal resources influence trends and open new paths. This time, it is in the realm of AI-based tokens that an anonymous whale has struck hard, raking in 11.5 million dollars in less than three weeks.

Victims of the FTX bankruptcy are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The crypto exchange platform officially activated its reimbursement plan on January 3, 2024, paving the way for the return of funds to millions of affected users.

In 2025, venture capital in the crypto sector will continue to grow. According to experts, venture capital investors will focus on three burgeoning areas in the cryptocurrency industry, likely attracting nearly 18 billion dollars in investments.

The bitcoin market is going through a turbulent period at the beginning of 2025, despite recent historic highs. According to a report by Bravo Research, a correction down to $80,000 could represent a strategic buying opportunity for investors.

In January 2025, Ripple's XRP appears set for a significant rise, according to crypto data. Since the beginning of the year, XRP has already increased by 7%, extending its rally that started during the New Year celebrations. This rise is supported by five major elements that will enable XRP to reach new heights in the coming days.

Cryptocurrencies, once considered a marginal phenomenon, have gradually established themselves as a central element of the global financial ecosystem. This major shift is illustrated by a promising new perspective. Matthew Sigel, head of research at VanEck, stated that the likelihood of an ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) on Solana being approved in the United States during the year 2025 is high, but exceeds current forecasts. Sigel asserts that Polymarket's 77% estimates underestimate this potential, a statement that reignites the debate on the future of crypto derivatives and their role in transforming financial markets. This statement comes as institutional investors and U.S. regulators attempt to balance innovation with legal frameworks. In this context, the eventual approval of a Solana ETF could significantly broaden access to the crypto market, attracting both capital and institutional players. If these projections materialize, they would mark a significant milestone in the integration of these assets within traditional portfolios.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF sets a historic record with $50 billion in assets in 11 months, revolutionizing the ETF market and strengthening institutional adoption of Bitcoin.

Do Kwon, co-founder of Terraform Labs, appeared before a U.S. judge on January 2, 2025, where he pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and money laundering. This hearing marks a key milestone in a case that has shaken the crypto world since the collapse of the Terra ecosystem.

Memecoins, the new stars of a digital circus, juggle between satire and seriousness, attracting millions and the astonished gaze of financiers.

The Solana memecoin generation platform Pump.fun is approaching a revenue of 400 million dollars, according to Lookonchain, despite a significant drop in the overall market capitalization of memecoins in December.

Like beacons in the crypto night, American ETFs illuminate the path for Bitcoin towards dizzying heights. The oracles whisper: $200,000, and perhaps more!

The price of Solana (SOL) shows a spectacular recovery of 10% following a significant transaction of 55 million dollars made by the Pump.fun platform to the Kraken exchange. This rise comes amid a context of high volatility for the cryptocurrency.