As of today, the cryptocurrency market is showing significant activity and growth.

Leading cryptocurrency rates:

Bitcoin (BTC): surpassed the $97,000 mark, showing a rise of 3.65% in the last 24 hours.

Ethereum (ETH): trading above $3,500, increasing by 5.16% over the past day.

XRP: reached $2.4061, rising 4.49% in the last 24 hours.

News and Events:

MicroStrategy: the company continues to actively invest in Bitcoin, increasing its reserves and confirming its trust in the first cryptocurrency.

Regulation in Russia: from January 1, restrictions on mining have been introduced in ten regions, and in three other regions, mining is prohibited during peak energy consumption periods.

Abkhazia: criminal liability for cryptocurrency mining has been introduced, highlighting the tightening of measures against unauthorized use of electricity.

Analysts' forecasts: according to Steno Research, Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections could contribute to the growth of Ethereum, potentially outpacing Bitcoin in growth rates.

Vitalik Buterin: co-founder of Ethereum donated 50 ETH (around $170,000) for the legal defense of Tornado Cash developers, demonstrating community support.

Trends and forecasts:

Analysts note that in 2025, the cryptocurrency market may continue its growth, with Bitcoin potentially reaching $150,000 and Ethereum possibly doubling its value.

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