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Bitcoin Extends Gain to Breach $38,000 Per Coin

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3 years ago

January 7, 2021

Bitcoin Extends Gain to Breach $38,000 Per Coin

There seems to be no end in sight for the world’s most capitalised cryptocurrency Bitcoin as institutional investors continue to dump more money on cryptocurrency assets.

Bitcoin gained 10.14 percent or $3,526.1 per coin in the last 24 hours to settle at $38,319.58 per coin as at 2:50 pm Nigerian time on Thursday.

The digital coin has now gained 32.29 percent in 2021 alone.

Investors traded Bitcoin worth $12.06 billion in 398,455 transactions in the last 24 hours while the average transaction fee stood at $11.81.

Bitcoin market capital rose to $711.885 billion, accounting for 69.74 percent of the global crypto market value.

However, the surge may not be unconnected to the Trump mob that stormed Capitol on Wednesday to disrupt the joint congress session and further up global uncertainty, especially with investors now doubting the acceptability of Joe Biden as President of the United States by the wider population given the size of people that voted for Trump.

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Bitcoin Surpasses $42,000 Mark, Ethereum Follows Suit, Triggering Crypto Rally

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17 hours ago

December 5, 2023

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The price of Bitcoin (BTC) exceeded $42,000 for the first time since April 2022, a level unseen since the Terra market crash.

Concurrently, Ethereum (ETH) also experienced an upswing, surpassing $2,200.

Bitcoin had been hovering around the $40,000 level in recent days before finally breaching it and breaking $42,000 within 24 hours.

Ether mirrored this momentum, trading at around $2,240 with a similar percentage gain.

The positive movement in Bitcoin’s price resonated throughout the crypto market, influencing related stocks.

Notably, leading crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) and tech company Microstrategy (MSTR) both saw nearly 9% increases in pre-market trading while crypto miners Marathon Digital (MARA) and Riot (RIOT) witnessed gains exceeding 10%.

However, BNB coin (BNB), linked to the Binance exchange, remained relatively stable.

Bitcoin’s value had dipped below $40,000 in April 2022, but recent months have seen a rebound, partly attributed to accommodative statements from U.S. central bankers and optimism surrounding a potential approval for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.

Amidst these developments, Bitcoin holders withdrew 37,000 BTC between November 17 and December 1, indicating a trend toward direct custody of assets.

Gold also reached a record high, surpassing $2,100 per ounce in response to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s dovish comments.

Analysts suggest that the market anticipates a potential rate cut in the coming year, contributing to growing investor bullishness on Bitcoin ETF applications.

As the crypto market aligns with gold’s movement due to lower yields, Bitcoin’s recent surge is seen as a bullish signal, with potential further upticks anticipated in the coming weeks.

Looking ahead, the market will closely watch U.S. ISM services PMI data and non-farm payrolls for December, with a strong NFP figure potentially impacting Fed rate cut expectations for 2024, which could influence Bitcoin’s ascent.

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Bitcoin Breaks $40,000 Price Levels Amidst Optimism and Regulatory Developments

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2 days ago

December 4, 2023

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Bitcoin on Monday broke $40,000 resistance levels following a 2.9% surge in price to $40,867 per coin.

The world’s largest digital currency has now appreciated by 146% in 2023 as more institutional investors continue to increase their investments in the unregulated cryptocurrency space.

Investors are exhibiting growing confidence in the Federal Reserve’s apparent conclusion of rate hikes amid a cooling inflation backdrop.

This shift in sentiment has redirected attention to the anticipated extent of rate cuts in the coming year, prompting a rally across global markets.

The cryptocurrency industry is currently in anticipation as regulatory decisions, particularly regarding applications for the first US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), hang in the balance.

Bloomberg Intelligence anticipates the approval of a batch of these ETFs by the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) by January.

“Bitcoin continues to be supported by optimism around SEC approval for an ETF and Fed rate cuts in 2024,” noted Tony Sycamore, a market analyst at IG Australia Pty.

Technical analysis points to $42,330 as the next significant level to monitor in Bitcoin’s upward trajectory.

Despite recent crackdowns in the industry, including legal actions against figures like Sam Bankman-Fried and Binance, Bitcoin has proven resilient.

Optimists argue that these regulatory measures, alongside the potential approval of ETFs, signify the maturation of the crypto industry and the prospect of a broader investor base.

According to Su Yen Chia, co-founder of the Asia Crypto Alliance, recent enforcement actions “have instilled confidence among investors,” noting that Bitcoin is aligning with momentum in traditional finance as expectations of Fed rate hikes fade.

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MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor Bolsters Bitcoin Bet with $593.3 Million Purchase

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5 days ago

December 1, 2023

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Michael SaylorPhotographer: Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg

Michael Saylor, chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy Inc., has intensified his commitment to Bitcoin with a substantial investment of $593.3 million, expanding the enterprise-software company’s cryptocurrency holdings.

In a filing on Thursday, MicroStrategy revealed the acquisition of 16,130 Bitcoins in November, elevating its total holdings to approximately $6.5 billion.

This move represents Saylor’s most significant purchase since the acquisition of 19,452 Bitcoins for just over $1 billion in February 2021.

Saylor initiated MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin investments in 2020 and has accelerated these efforts throughout 2023, aligning the company with the cryptocurrency’s resurgence after a challenging period marked by rising interest rates and notable crypto-related incidents.

Stepping down from the CEO position a year ago, Saylor emphasized his focus on advancing MicroStrategy’s dual strategy with a primary emphasis on Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy’s stock has witnessed a remarkable 250% surge this year, surpassing Bitcoin’s 125% rally.

The optimism stems from the anticipation of potential approval for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States.

Contrary to concerns that an ETF approval might diminish demand for MicroStrategy’s stock, analysts like Matthew J. Maley, Chief Market Strategist at Miller Tabak + Co., suggest that an ETF could enhance interest in the asset class without significant cannibalization.

In conjunction with its Bitcoin investment, MicroStrategy entered into an agreement with Cowen and Company, Canaccord Genuity, and BTIG to offer up to $750 million of common stock.

The initial announcement of this stock offering in August outlined intentions to utilize the proceeds for Bitcoin purchases, working capital, and debt repurchases.