📊 BTC in Motion: Who’s Holding What?
Since September, long-term holders have sold off over 843,000 BTC, while short-term holders eagerly accumulated more than 1,000,000 BTC. 💰
Specifically, MicroStrategy and US spot Bitcoin ETFs have collectively added 400,000 BTC to their portfolios during this period.
The crypto market is shifting, but one thing is clear: Bitcoin keeps finding new hands. 🪙💼
Since September, long-term holders have sold off over 843,000 BTC, while short-term holders eagerly accumulated more than 1,000,000 BTC. 💰
Specifically, MicroStrategy and US spot Bitcoin ETFs have collectively added 400,000 BTC to their portfolios during this period.
The crypto market is shifting, but one thing is clear: Bitcoin keeps finding new hands. 🪙💼
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🚨 First Crypto Tax Evader Sentenced in the US!
Frank Richard Ahlgren III from Austin, Texas, has been sentenced to two years in prison for underreporting capital gains on $3.7 million in Bitcoin sales—marking the first-ever criminal crypto tax evasion case.
🔍 Between 2017 and 2019, Ahlgren concealed his gains by using multiple wallets, in-person cash exchanges, and mixers to hide transactions. He also lied to his accountant about the cost basis of his Bitcoin purchases.
💡 The DoJ emphasized that as crypto prices rise, so does the temptation to dodge taxes. Their message? Pay your taxes, or face federal prison.
Frank Richard Ahlgren III from Austin, Texas, has been sentenced to two years in prison for underreporting capital gains on $3.7 million in Bitcoin sales—marking the first-ever criminal crypto tax evasion case.
🔍 Between 2017 and 2019, Ahlgren concealed his gains by using multiple wallets, in-person cash exchanges, and mixers to hide transactions. He also lied to his accountant about the cost basis of his Bitcoin purchases.
💡 The DoJ emphasized that as crypto prices rise, so does the temptation to dodge taxes. Their message? Pay your taxes, or face federal prison.
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Crypto soothsayer
🔨 The largest mining company in the US, Marathon Digital (MARA), will issue bonds worth up to $805 M, part of which will be used to purchase BTC. 💰 As a reminder, in November, the total number of coins acquired by the company reached 6,474 BTC.
💰 Riot Expands Its Bitcoin Holdings!
🔨 The mining company Riot has purchased 5,117 BTC at an average price of $99,669 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 16,728 BTC.
📈 The portfolio is now valued at approximately $1.68 billion USD, solidifying Riot’s position as a major Bitcoin player.
🔨 The mining company Riot has purchased 5,117 BTC at an average price of $99,669 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 16,728 BTC.
📈 The portfolio is now valued at approximately $1.68 billion USD, solidifying Riot’s position as a major Bitcoin player.
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🐂 Matrixport Predicts $160K Bitcoin by 2025!
Analysts at Matrixport forecast BTC reaching $160,000 by 2025. 🚀
🔑 Key growth drivers:
▪️Institutional demand fueled by Bitcoin ETFs
▪️Favorable macroeconomic conditions
▪️Global central banks increasing money supply (M2)
Analysts at Matrixport forecast BTC reaching $160,000 by 2025. 🚀
🔑 Key growth drivers:
▪️Institutional demand fueled by Bitcoin ETFs
▪️Favorable macroeconomic conditions
▪️Global central banks increasing money supply (M2)
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Ledger Wallet User Loses $2.5M to Phishing Hack 🙀
🧑💻 A Ledger Nano S user has reported losing 10 BTC (worth around $1M) and $1.5M in NFTs due to a phishing attack that occurred back in February 2022. The user unknowingly signed a malicious transaction nearly three years ago, which granted hackers access to their wallet. The attackers remained dormant for years before draining the funds recently. 😳
🕵️♂️ Experts suggest that the user's recovery phrase might have been compromised, giving the hacker access to multiple chains, including Bitcoin. Ledger clarified that the issue wasn’t with the hardware itself but was caused by phishing and user error. 🤷
📝 This case serves as a critical reminder to always double-check transactions, regularly review token approvals, and protect recovery phrases. While hardware wallets enhance security, understanding and cautious interaction with them are equally essential. 🤔
🧑💻 A Ledger Nano S user has reported losing 10 BTC (worth around $1M) and $1.5M in NFTs due to a phishing attack that occurred back in February 2022. The user unknowingly signed a malicious transaction nearly three years ago, which granted hackers access to their wallet. The attackers remained dormant for years before draining the funds recently. 😳
🕵️♂️ Experts suggest that the user's recovery phrase might have been compromised, giving the hacker access to multiple chains, including Bitcoin. Ledger clarified that the issue wasn’t with the hardware itself but was caused by phishing and user error. 🤷
📝 This case serves as a critical reminder to always double-check transactions, regularly review token approvals, and protect recovery phrases. While hardware wallets enhance security, understanding and cautious interaction with them are equally essential. 🤔
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📊 VanEck’s Bold Crypto Predictions for 2025!
🔮 Tokenized Securities: Expected to surpass $50 billion, shifting from permissioned chains to open-source blockchains.
💵 Stablecoins: Daily settlement volumes could hit $300 billion, transforming global payments.
🤖 AI Agents: Over 1 million autonomous digital workers to emerge, reshaping industries from finance to gaming.
⚡️ Bitcoin Layer-2s: Total value locked predicted to reach 100,000 BTC, driven by rapid adoption.
💎 Ethereum: Blob space fees to generate $1 billion, thanks to booming Layer-2 and tokenized assets use cases.
📈 DeFi: All-time highs with $4 trillion DEX volume and $200 billion TVL, fueled by AI and tokenized assets.
🎨 NFTs: Trading volumes to rebound to $30 billion, with projects like Pudgy Penguins leading innovation.
🚀 DApp Tokens: Narrowing the performance gap with L1 tokens, boosted by innovations in AI and DePIN.
🔮 Tokenized Securities: Expected to surpass $50 billion, shifting from permissioned chains to open-source blockchains.
💵 Stablecoins: Daily settlement volumes could hit $300 billion, transforming global payments.
🤖 AI Agents: Over 1 million autonomous digital workers to emerge, reshaping industries from finance to gaming.
⚡️ Bitcoin Layer-2s: Total value locked predicted to reach 100,000 BTC, driven by rapid adoption.
💎 Ethereum: Blob space fees to generate $1 billion, thanks to booming Layer-2 and tokenized assets use cases.
📈 DeFi: All-time highs with $4 trillion DEX volume and $200 billion TVL, fueled by AI and tokenized assets.
🎨 NFTs: Trading volumes to rebound to $30 billion, with projects like Pudgy Penguins leading innovation.
🚀 DApp Tokens: Narrowing the performance gap with L1 tokens, boosted by innovations in AI and DePIN.
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🚀 Bitcoin Hits a New ATH!
This morning kicks off with fantastic news: BTC has smashed through $106,600, setting a new all-time high! 💥
Now the big question is—will the altcoin season follow? If it does, the market could heat up even more 🔥.
Meanwhile, Michael Saylor from MicroStrategy is already celebrating:
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Stay tuned for more market updates! 📈
This morning kicks off with fantastic news: BTC has smashed through $106,600, setting a new all-time high! 💥
Now the big question is—will the altcoin season follow? If it does, the market could heat up even more 🔥.
Meanwhile, Michael Saylor from MicroStrategy is already celebrating:
I will see you on the moon. #Bitcoin
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Stay tuned for more market updates! 📈
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📊 The Perfect Bitcoin Strategy?
According to stats, the winning formula is simple:
▪️Buy Bitcoin 500 days before the halving.
▪️HODL without touching it.
▪️Sell 500 days after the halving.
Good news—we still have about 250 days to follow this plan! 🕒
(Just make sure to sell your BTC by early September next year 🤪).
Tick-tock, the clock is ticking! ⏳
According to stats, the winning formula is simple:
▪️Buy Bitcoin 500 days before the halving.
▪️HODL without touching it.
▪️Sell 500 days after the halving.
Good news—we still have about 250 days to follow this plan! 🕒
(Just make sure to sell your BTC by early September next year 🤪).
Tick-tock, the clock is ticking! ⏳
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⚠️ Stealer Trojan Threatens Crypto Wallets
🐴 A dangerous Trojan code targeting Bitcoin wallets has been leaked publicly, putting many popular wallets at risk.
💻 The macOS Stealer Trojan, once sold for 1 BTC, is now free and accessible to cybercriminals. Experts warn it could be enhanced for more sophisticated attacks.
🥷 It disguises itself as job offers, verification bots, or software. Once launched, it steals system data, credentials, and wallet private keys.
👀 Vulnerable wallets include: Atomic Wallet, Binance Wallet, BitKeep, Coinbase Wallet, Exodus, MetaMask, MyEtherWallet, Phantom, Trezor, Trust Wallet, and more.
🕵️ Comments in the code suggest it was developed in Russia or Eastern Europe.
🔒 Stay safe! Avoid suspicious links, double-check software, and protect your keys.
🐴 A dangerous Trojan code targeting Bitcoin wallets has been leaked publicly, putting many popular wallets at risk.
💻 The macOS Stealer Trojan, once sold for 1 BTC, is now free and accessible to cybercriminals. Experts warn it could be enhanced for more sophisticated attacks.
🥷 It disguises itself as job offers, verification bots, or software. Once launched, it steals system data, credentials, and wallet private keys.
👀 Vulnerable wallets include: Atomic Wallet, Binance Wallet, BitKeep, Coinbase Wallet, Exodus, MetaMask, MyEtherWallet, Phantom, Trezor, Trust Wallet, and more.
🕵️ Comments in the code suggest it was developed in Russia or Eastern Europe.
🔒 Stay safe! Avoid suspicious links, double-check software, and protect your keys.
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💰 Bitcoin Accumulation Continues!
⚡️ MicroStrategy has added 15,350 BTC to its holdings, investing ~$1.5 billion at an average price of $100,386 per BTC. As of December 15, 2024, the company owns 439,000 BTC, valued at ~$27.1 billion, with an average cost of $61,725 per BTC.
💸 Riot also boosted its BTC reserves, purchasing 667 BTC for $594 million at an average price of $101,135 per BTC. Riot now holds 17,429 BTC, valued at ~$1.8 billion.
The giants are betting big on Bitcoin! 🚀
⚡️ MicroStrategy has added 15,350 BTC to its holdings, investing ~$1.5 billion at an average price of $100,386 per BTC. As of December 15, 2024, the company owns 439,000 BTC, valued at ~$27.1 billion, with an average cost of $61,725 per BTC.
💸 Riot also boosted its BTC reserves, purchasing 667 BTC for $594 million at an average price of $101,135 per BTC. Riot now holds 17,429 BTC, valued at ~$1.8 billion.
The giants are betting big on Bitcoin! 🚀
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🚀 Bitcoin Hits New ATH Against Gold! 🤑
📈 BTC has reached its highest value ever compared to gold. Legendary trader Peter Brandt predicts even more growth, targeting 89 ounces of gold per Bitcoin—equivalent to $236k! 🥇
Is Bitcoin the new gold standard? 🤔
📈 BTC has reached its highest value ever compared to gold. Legendary trader Peter Brandt predicts even more growth, targeting 89 ounces of gold per Bitcoin—equivalent to $236k! 🥇
Is Bitcoin the new gold standard? 🤔
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Crypto soothsayer
💰 Bitcoin Accumulation Continues! ⚡️ MicroStrategy has added 15,350 BTC to its holdings, investing ~$1.5 billion at an average price of $100,386 per BTC. As of December 15, 2024, the company owns 439,000 BTC, valued at ~$27.1 billion, with an average cost…
🔥 Bitcoin Hits New ATH, and Corporations Can’t Get Enough!
What a day! BTC reaches a new all-time high, and corporations are doubling down.
💸 Semler Scientific has added 211 BTC for ~$21.5M at an average price of $101,890 per BTC.
As of December 15, 2024, the company now holds 2,084 BTC, purchased for ~$168.6M at an average price of $80,916 per BTC. 🚀
What a day! BTC reaches a new all-time high, and corporations are doubling down.
💸 Semler Scientific has added 211 BTC for ~$21.5M at an average price of $101,890 per BTC.
As of December 15, 2024, the company now holds 2,084 BTC, purchased for ~$168.6M at an average price of $80,916 per BTC. 🚀
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Tomorrow, $RLUSD will be listed on Uphold, Bitso, MoonPay, Archax, and CoinMENA. 🌍
In the coming weeks, it’s also hitting Bullish, Bitstamp, Mercado Bitcoin, Independent Reserve, Zero Hash, and more.
Ripple’s stablecoin is going global! 🌐 Details here.
In the coming weeks, it’s also hitting Bullish, Bitstamp, Mercado Bitcoin, Independent Reserve, Zero Hash, and more.
Ripple’s stablecoin is going global! 🌐 Details here.
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Bitcoin Near ATH, Altseason Still on Hold
📊 Bitcoin is trading around $107k, just below its current all-time high (ATH) of $107,800. While BTC continues to climb and dominate the market, its dominance has also grown. 📈
👀 Traders are now watching for a pullback in Bitcoin's dominance from the resistance line. A decline in BTC's market share is often the signal for the long-awaited altseason to begin — but it’s still nowhere in sight. 🧐
🔍 Will altcoins finally catch up?
📊 Bitcoin is trading around $107k, just below its current all-time high (ATH) of $107,800. While BTC continues to climb and dominate the market, its dominance has also grown. 📈
👀 Traders are now watching for a pullback in Bitcoin's dominance from the resistance line. A decline in BTC's market share is often the signal for the long-awaited altseason to begin — but it’s still nowhere in sight. 🧐
🔍 Will altcoins finally catch up?
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MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet: Safe Unless an Asteroid Hits 🌍🚀
According to CryptoQuant's CEO,
Ki Young Ju, MicroStrategy faces bankruptcy only under extreme conditions, like an asteroid striking Earth. 💥
Why? Bitcoin has never traded below the average purchase price of long-term investors, which is currently around $30,000.
With $7B in debt and BTC holdings valued at $46B, MicroStrategy’s position remains strong. Even in a worst-case scenario, liquidation would only occur if Bitcoin falls to $16,500. 🤔
In short: MicroStrategy’s BTC bet seems unshakable — unless the sky falls.
According to CryptoQuant's CEO,
Ki Young Ju, MicroStrategy faces bankruptcy only under extreme conditions, like an asteroid striking Earth. 💥
Why? Bitcoin has never traded below the average purchase price of long-term investors, which is currently around $30,000.
With $7B in debt and BTC holdings valued at $46B, MicroStrategy’s position remains strong. Even in a worst-case scenario, liquidation would only occur if Bitcoin falls to $16,500. 🤔
In short: MicroStrategy’s BTC bet seems unshakable — unless the sky falls.
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Whales Dominate Ethereum 🐳
According to Santiment, 104 Ethereum whales now control 57.35% of all ETH (~$333.1B).
📊 Wallet breakdown:
▪️100-100,000 ETH: 33.46% — a historic low for this group.
▪️<100 ETH: 9.19% — a 4-year low.
🐂 Santiment notes this as a bullish signal for ETH long-term, as large players continue accumulating the 9-year-old asset.
Big money trusts ETH. What’s your move? 🚀
According to Santiment, 104 Ethereum whales now control 57.35% of all ETH (~$333.1B).
📊 Wallet breakdown:
▪️100-100,000 ETH: 33.46% — a historic low for this group.
▪️<100 ETH: 9.19% — a 4-year low.
🐂 Santiment notes this as a bullish signal for ETH long-term, as large players continue accumulating the 9-year-old asset.
Big money trusts ETH. What’s your move? 🚀
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800 Arrested in Nigerian Crypto-Romance Scam 💔💰
🇳🇬 Nigeria’s anti-graft agency raided a massive fraud hub in Lagos, arresting 792 suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipinos. The scammers targeted victims from the Americas and Europe via social media, offering fake romance and phony crypto investments.
The scheme:
1️⃣ Build trust on platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram.
2️⃣ Seduce victims or promise lucrative crypto schemes.
3️⃣ Pressure them to transfer funds into nonexistent projects.
Authorities seized computers, phones, and vehicles and are investigating international crime connections. 🥷
🇳🇬 Nigeria’s anti-graft agency raided a massive fraud hub in Lagos, arresting 792 suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipinos. The scammers targeted victims from the Americas and Europe via social media, offering fake romance and phony crypto investments.
The scheme:
1️⃣ Build trust on platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram.
2️⃣ Seduce victims or promise lucrative crypto schemes.
3️⃣ Pressure them to transfer funds into nonexistent projects.
Authorities seized computers, phones, and vehicles and are investigating international crime connections. 🥷
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Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes predicts a major crypto sell-off around Trump's January 20, 2025, inauguratio. 💰📉
👀 Hayes argues that Trump's disruptive policies, aimed at rapid economic change, will create high expectations but fall short due to the complexity of the issues at hand.
🗝 Key points:
▪️Trump’s reindustrialization agenda will likely involve a massive dollar devaluation, especially against gold, early in 2025.
▪️This shift could destabilize global markets, creating uncertainty in crypto and equities.
▪️Hayes anticipates a temporary dip in crypto prices, followed by a long-term bull market fueled by increased fiat money printing and financial repression worldwide.
🧐 His advice? Be cautious of short-term volatility but prepare for a Bitcoin and crypto resurgence as the monetary system adapts to "Trump Truth."
Is your portfolio ready for the storm? 🌪
👀 Hayes argues that Trump's disruptive policies, aimed at rapid economic change, will create high expectations but fall short due to the complexity of the issues at hand.
🗝 Key points:
▪️Trump’s reindustrialization agenda will likely involve a massive dollar devaluation, especially against gold, early in 2025.
▪️This shift could destabilize global markets, creating uncertainty in crypto and equities.
▪️Hayes anticipates a temporary dip in crypto prices, followed by a long-term bull market fueled by increased fiat money printing and financial repression worldwide.
🧐 His advice? Be cautious of short-term volatility but prepare for a Bitcoin and crypto resurgence as the monetary system adapts to "Trump Truth."
Is your portfolio ready for the storm? 🌪
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