Memcoins are the top narrative in 2024
The CoinGecko team has compiled the top narratives in 2024.
📊 Top 3:
▪️ Memcoins - 14.36%
▪️ AI projects - 12.58%
▪️ RWAS - 8.64%
The total share of all memcoin trends reaches 30.67%.
Technologies such as L1 and L2 total 5.76%, almost six times less than memes
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MicroStrategy will look at growing the number of shares for the 21/21 Plan with bitcoin purchases
MicroStrategy shareholders will be asked to increase the number of Class A common shares by 10 billion and preferred shares by 1 billion as part of its bitcoin strategy.
If approved, the former will increase from 330 million to 10.33 billion and the latter from 5 million to 1.005 billion.
“The initiative reflects a new chapter in our evolution as a bitcoin treasury company and our ambitious goals for the future,” the document reads.
The vote will take place in 2025. A specific date has not been set.
The proposed increase in the number of securities will support the 21/21 Plan to buy bitcoins. It proposes to raise $42 billion over the next three years in equal amounts of equity, including preferred stock, and bonds, including convertible bonds.
The proposal also details an equity incentive plan, including through automatic bonuses for new directors.
In a form filed with the SEC, MicroStrategy expanded its board of directors from six to nine members.
The new members are Jane Dietze, Gregg Winiarski and Brian Brooks. The latter is known for his work as CEO of https://t.co/qV2aMNAsn7 in 2021, Dietze is on the board of directors of Galaxy Digital since 2022.
As a reminder, MicroStrategy acquired 5,262 BTC for ~$561 million between December 16 and 22 at an average price of about $106,662 per coin.
In December, the company's shares were included in the Nasdaq 100 index.
In the second half of the year, public miners of the first cryptocurrency have increasingly turned to MicroStrategy's strategy of accumulating digital gold, according to JPMorgan.
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Bitcoin's fall could be linked to Trump and Fed disagreement
On Sunday, December 22, the bitcoin price fell below the $96,000 mark, hitting a one-week low of $95,135.
Analysts attribute the recent price fluctuations to investors taking profits from bitcoin's rapid growth amid heightened global economic uncertainty.
Bitcoin hit an intraday low of $95.135
The decline may have followed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's statement that rate cuts will slow in 2025. Powell also emphasized that the U.S. central bank is prohibited from holding bitcoin as a reserve asset. Since his remarks last week, bitcoin has fallen more than 11% from its Dec. 17 peak of $108,364.
Despite the current decline, experts remain optimistic about bitcoin's future. According to some predictions, BTC could rise to $150,000 or even more by 2025, helped by growing institutional interest and favorable regulatory policies under the Trump administration.
Meanwhile, the price drop on Sunday triggered $258.26 million in liquidation in the derivatives markets, including $30.12 million from long bitcoin positions.
Some crypto market participants see the decline as a healthy correction within an extensive uptrend, forcing caution.
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The U.S. House of Representatives did not approve a temporary funding plan
235 voted against it, 174 voted in favor.
The House of Representatives rejected a temporary funding plan supported by the newly elected President Donald Trump. This is reported by Bloomberg.
According to the publication, the bill failed, as 235 people voted “against”, 174 - “in favor”. Journalists noted that 38 Republicans did not support it.
“Nearly all Democrats voted against the spending package, which also would have suspended the nation's debt ceiling for two years,” the report said.
Jerome Powell ruled out keeping bitcoins on the US Federal Reserve's balance sheet
Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell has said that legal restrictions under the Federal Reserve Act preclude bitcoins from being added to the US central bank's balance sheet.
Jerome Powell (Jerome Powell) commented on the position of the financial regulator at a press conference dedicated to the reduction of the key interest rate. In response to reporters' questions, Powell explained that the Federal Reserve Act limits the types of financial assets that can be held by the country's central bank, and the Fed does not intend to make any legislative proposals to promote the adoption of bitcoin as a reserve asset.
“The Federal Reserve Act authorizes the ownership of securities and other money market assets, including U.S. currency in circulation and reserves held by commercial banks. However, it does not authorize us to own and hold bitcoins. Any changes to the law should be considered by Congress, but the Fed is not interested in such amendments,” Powell said.
The announcement caused the bitcoin exchange rate to fall 3% - from $103,700 to $100,241 - in less than an hour.
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Bybit will close withdrawals for French users
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has warned users from France to stop providing all services from January 8, 2025. The company explained the decision with changes in local legislation.
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Bitcoin soars to new heights: $110,000 on the horizon after previous all-time highs
Bitcoin (BTC) rose to a new high, trading at $106,100 at the time of publication. This breakout caused a stir among investors. Closing above the previous all-time high further boosted confidence. The momentum is aimed at $112,000. The bullish MACD crossover signals a strong upward movement. Traders are optimistic about bitcoin's future, seeing it as a sign of sustained growth.
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Trump's proposed U.S. bitcoin reserve is designed to address the $35 trillion debt problem through the use of a fixed supply of bitcoin, potentially modernizing the financial system and increasing U.S. economic independence.
Analysts predict bitcoin will reach the $800,000 mark by 2025, with a market capitalization of $15 trillion, driven by strategic reserves, institutional acceptance of bitcoin, and geopolitical demand.
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JPMorgan: mining companies are copying MicroStrategy's bitcoin strategy
Public mining companies began to implement a strategy to acquire bitcoins for the balance on the example of MicroStrategy. This is according to a report by JPMorgan, writes CoinDesk.
To finance operating costs, firms are resorting to bond and equity offerings, forgoing sales of mined coins. This is due to pressure on profitability following halving and rising hash rates.
Experts have estimated that miners have raised more than $10 billion since January, surpassing the previous high of $9.5 billion in 2021.
JPMorgan recalled that the bitcoin strategy was implemented by MARA. The firm owns 40,435 BTC and ranks second in this indicator after MicroStrategy (423,650 BTC).
The emergence of the BTC-ETF in the US has provided institutional investors with a more direct way to take exposure to bitcoin. Previously, shares of mining companies served a similar purpose. As a result, the growth rate of the latter has slowed down, experts emphasized.
On December 8, a similar proposal was put forward to holders of equity securities of Amazon.
Currently, only 0.01% of public companies in the world own the first cryptocurrency, according to OKG Research.
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Trump prepares SEC purge: Democrats lose ground
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has found itself in the midst of a political standoff after a postponed vote on Caroline Crenshaw's nomination.
The Senate Banking Committee abruptly canceled a vote to reappoint Democrat Crenshaw as SEC commissioner just minutes before the Dec. 11 meeting began. Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown tried to organize a second vote the same day, but Republicans blocked the initiative.
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⚡️ Analysts at BlackRock, the world's largest investment fund, recommend that companies allocate 2% of their own capital to the purchase of bitcoins.
According to them, BTC is an excellent tool for diversifying an investment portfolio. At the same time, the risk profile of cryptocurrency is comparable to the shares of such giants as Google, Amazon, Meta and Apple.
All in all, yes, buy crypto
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BlackRock and Fidelity bought $500 million worth of Ethereum for ETFs in two days
BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) and Fidelity Ethereum Fund (FETH) bought $500 million worth of Ethereum during December 10-11, according to Arkham.
In total, $1.97 billion flowed into the sector. The cumulative figure was influenced by a $3 billion outflow from ETHE from Grayscale. Cumulative AUM reached $13.18 billion.
Positive revenue dynamics continued for the 13th consecutive day.
In early December, CoinDesk analyst Omkar Godbowl drew attention to the formation of a bullish pattern on the asset's chart, which bitcoin had before the November rally. On December 6, the rate of the second most capitalized cryptocurrency exceeded $4,000 for the first time since March.
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Investors expect explosive growth from these altcoins
Many members of the crypto community believe that amid bitcoin's successful storming of the $100,000 mark and the subsequent market pullback, preparations for the altcoin season have begun. Assumptions that in the near future altcoins will please investors with active growth, became a reason for arguments about which coins can bring more profit
BeInCrypto's editorial staff has collected in one review several selections of promising altcoins from popular members of the crypto community. We tell you which coins crypto-enthusiasts paid attention to.
Onchain analyst and ethereum hunter @DeFiTracer believes that investors should pay attention to low-capitalization altcoins. Such coins, in his opinion, unlike already popular cryptocurrencies, can demonstrate better growth results. The onchain analyst considers $POPCAT, $HEART, $ME, $TRAC, $TURBO and $0x0 as a group of promising altcoins that meet the requirements of his sample.
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Bitcoin holding MicroStrategy jumped to 423,650 BTC after a $2.1 billion acquisition
⚫️MicroStrategy's total bitcoin holdings jumped to 423,650 BTC, solidifying its position as the leading institutional holder of bitcoin in 2024.
The adoption of bitcoin by institutional investors, thanks to major players like BlackRock and MicroStrategy, underscores an optimistic view of bitcoin's long-term potential.
⚫️MicroStrategy doubled its bitcoin investment again, buying another 21,550 BTC worth $2.1 billion at an average price of $98,783 per coin. This aggressive bitcoin accumulation reflects broader enthusiasm in the institutional markets during the record-breaking 2024 bull run.
CEO Michael Saylor has consistently advocated using bitcoin as a long-term investment and reaffirms his commitment with this latest purchase. According to a recent CNF update, MicroStrategy's stake in bitcoin has reached 423,650 BTC, solidifying the company's position as the top institutional holder in 2024. In a recent tweet, Sailor stated in his X account.
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Dogecoin outlook: Analysts chart a path to $4 - Key dates you should know
🔘Analysts forecast that Dogecoin could rise to $3.80-$4.00 following historical consolidation patterns and market momentum.
Bullish chart patterns, including a symmetrical triangle and pennant formation, support the potential for a breakout to new significant highs.
🔘As CNF recently reported, Dogecoin's price forecast analysis showed its resurgence, with the meme coin hitting a multi-year high of $0.48 on November 23.
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🪙 Dogecoin celebrates its 11th anniversary today - the coin was launched as a joke on December 6, 2013 by Billy Marcus and Jackson Palmer. It became the first cryptocurrency to utilize the concept of memes.
Today, DOGE is the largest memcoin with a capitalization of $63 billion.
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Coinbase vs. Eric Conner: Navigating Crypto Regulations and Access
The recent tensions on social media between Coinbase and EthHub co-founder Eric Conner highlight ongoing debates within the cryptocurrency community regarding access and regulation. Eric Conner's criticisms may reflect broader concerns about how centralized exchanges operate and their compliance with regulatory frameworks.
On the other hand, Bybit's stance on VPNs underscores a practical approach for users in mainland China who are seeking to navigate the complexities of accessing global cryptocurrency markets. Bybit recognizes that VPNs can serve as essential tools for users to bypass regional restrictions while minimizing the risk of drawing regulatory attention. This situation illustrates the ongoing challenges and adaptations within the crypto industry as it responds to varying regulatory environments worldwide.
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Bitcoin Soars Past $100K: A New Era of Cryptocurrency Awaits!
Bitcoin has surged 126% since January, hitting $100,000 for the first time on December 5, following strong demand for Bitcoin ETFs, April's halving, and Donald Trump's election win. The cryptocurrency also reached an all-time high of $104,000 shortly after.
This year, over $31 billion flowed into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, while supply tightened due to the halving. Trump's victory has fueled speculation about a national Bitcoin reserve and corporate adoption, notably by MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor. His recent nominations for pro-crypto figures to key regulatory positions could ease industry restrictions.
Bitcoin's market cap now exceeds $2 trillion, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.
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