$BTC Bitcoin fell to $96,000 amid the speech of "crypto king" David Sachs The price of the first cryptocurrency fell to about $96,000. This happened amid the speech of "crypto king" David Sachs. He spoke about stablecoins and mentioned the creation of a crypto reserve. Volatility in the crypto market led to the liquidation of futures positions worth more than $380 million. On the night of February 5, 2025, the price of the first cryptocurrency fell to about $96,000. Subsequently, the asset rate rose to $99,000. At the time of writing, bitcoin is trying to consolidate near $97,500 It should be noted that bitcoin fell against the backdrop of the speech of "crypto king" David Sachs, who spoke about the cryptocurrency sector. The official announced the work on the bill on stablecoins and their potential to ensure the dominance of the US dollar at the international level. Sachs also said that a Bitcoin reserve is one of the first things that will be considered in the sovereign wealth fund. However, he did not comment on the creation of a crypto reserve, as many expected. In addition, in an interview with CNBC, the director of artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency at the White House called Bitcoin “a great means of savings.”
$XRP XRP: A Major Market Player XRP continues to solidify its position as a reliable cryptocurrency known for its efficient cross-border payment solutions. With a strong presence in the financial industry, XRP enjoys institutional support and widespread acceptance. Its stability makes it attractive to some investors, but speculators looking for explosive growth are starting to look elsewhere. The XRP chart is showing exceptional bullish momentum, with an impressive 473.89% growth over the past year, currently trading at $3.04. This upward trajectory highlights consistent breakouts and higher highs. An impressive trading volume of $16.02B indicates strong investor interest and confidence in the market. XRP’s ability to sustain its uptrend indicates significant potential for further price growth, supported by growing demand and positive sentiment. The asset is well positioned for further gains in the near term. XRP’s established position makes it a safe bet for moderate gains, but for traders seeking emotional swings, other tokens may hold more promise.
#XRPETFIncoming? XRP vs SOL vs XYZVerse: An Unexpected AI Pick An AI analysis has identified an unexpected favorite among the top three cryptocurrencies for 2025. As competition between these digital assets intensifies, one token stands out as a potential leader, which came as a surprise to many. This unexpected prediction could affect investor strategies in the coming years. In this article, we will examine this prediction and its XRP is designed to move money as fast as information. Using the XRP Ledger, this asset offers instant, cheap, and borderless transactions. Unlike traditional banking systems, XRP is independent of central authorities, ensuring the security and immutability of transactions.
🔹Founders: Jed McCaleb, Arthur Britto, and David Schwartz Total issuance: 100 billion tokens (80 billion transferred to Ripple) 🔹 Purpose: Improving liquidity and optimizing payment systems
Why is XRP attractive in the current market? ✔ Instant and cheap transactions (compared to BTC and ETH) ✔ Growing demand for global payments without intermediaries ✔ Ripple is actively developing ecosystems
$BTC El Salvador amends Bitcoin law to meet IMF requirements El Salvador's legislature has urgently approved amendments to the Bitcoin law to meet the terms of an agreement with the International Monetary Fund. One of the key changes was the removal of the requirement for mandatory cryptocurrency acceptance by private companies. What is known The document, introduced by President Nayib Bukele, was approved by an overwhelming majority. Representatives of the ruling party emphasized that the innovations will allow Bitcoin to maintain its status as a legal tender while ensuring its more convenient use in the economy. The amendments were necessary to fulfill the terms of an agreement with the IMF, which requires reducing the risks associated with cryptocurrencies. In exchange, the organization agreed to provide the country with a $1.4 billion loan.
Despite intensifying cooperation with the IMF, El Salvador continues to increase reserves in the first cryptocurrency. Over the past few months, the country has purchased an additional 12 BTC.
$BTC After the collapse in the crypto market on January 27, 2025, the Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange rates partially recovered. The Cryptology Key team analyzed the situation and shared its conclusions regarding the further change in the situation. Bitcoin The closing of the monthly bar looks good. But at the same time, we do not see the importance of closing the candle above or below any specific zone, so we expect. The price chart shows a sharp drop to the area of the previous weekly minimum with a subsequent pullback. Under such conditions, we assume that in the coming weeks the exchange rate will update the historical maximum and will be able to consolidate at this level.
$ETH BTC Slows, ETH Consolidates, But CATZILLA The market dynamics are changing: Bitcoin’s rapid growth has slowed, while Ethereum has established itself at new heights. However, attention is shifting to an unexpected contender — Catzilla, which is attracting investors with ambitious growth forecasts. In the context of the current bullish trend, Catzilla acts as a possible catalyst, attracting interest thanks to the promise of a significant increase in value by 2025.
$BTC The largest public Bitcoin holder MicroStrategy spent $1.1 billion to buy 10,107 BTC from January 21 to 26, 2025. The amount of assets on the company's balance sheet reached 471,107 BTC. MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor reported that in the period from January 21 to 26, 2025, the company purchased 10,107 BTC for $1.1 billion. It now owns 471,107 BTC. The total cost of purchasing cryptocurrency is $30.4 billion at an average cost of $64,511 per 1 BTC. At the time of writing, 471,107 BTC are valued at over $46.6 billion. He previously expressed his opinion on the need for the US government to have a Bitcoin reserve of up to 25% of the total supply of the asset.
#USConsumerConfidence Coinbase CEO: Market leaders are interested in Trump's further actions US President Donald Trump continues to promote ambitious plans for AI and cryptocurrencies. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong noted that Trump's statements have become a central topic of discussion in Davos. Financial institutions are accelerating investments in cryptocurrencies, despite remaining regulatory barriers. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, which ended on January 24, 2025, crypto assets were in the spotlight thanks to the actions of US President Donald Trump. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said that discussions of the US administration's cryptocurrency strategy dominated both among industry leaders and traditional financial companies.
In his post on the social network X (formerly Twitter), the businessman noted that Trump "is forcing everyone to raise their game." According to Armstrong, most of his conversations with forum participants were focused on the actions of the new US administration. Trump's promise to turn the United States into a center for cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence attracted particular attention.$BNB
The BNB Smart Chain team has completed its quarterly burn. 1.63 million BNB worth $1.16 billion has been removed from circulation. 1.55 million coins are expected to be burned in Q1 2025. These efforts are aimed at supporting the deflationary nature of the asset. The BNB Foundation has announced the completion of its 30th quarterly burn of BNB coins. A total of $1.16 billion has been removed from circulation.
1.63 million BNB have been sent to “zero”. Of these, 110,000 coins are from the Pioneer Burn Program. It was introduced in 2020 and takes into account those coins that were sent to “dead” addresses or lost due to errors.
The BNB Smart Chain team’s ultimate goal is to reduce the circulating supply of the asset to 100 million BNB. The amount of coins burned each quarter depends on trading volume.
Reducing the circulating supply of an asset is aimed at increasing its value and maintaining its deflationary nature. For example, 1.77 million BNB were sent to “zero” in the 29th quarterly burn.
In Q1 2025, the expected number of coins to be withdrawn from circulation is 1.55 million, according to the BNBBurn portal. The amount of the asset burned may decrease from quarter to quarter depending on its value. $BNB
#ETHProspects The cryptocurrency market could be on the verge of a major growth spurt. Four little-known coins have the potential to deliver returns that could eclipse Ethereum’s achievements, increasing by an impressive 10,000% by 2025. This article takes a look at these promising digital assets and analyzes why they could be on the verge of explosive growth.
$ETH XYZVerse poised to surge to $50 before Solana hits $300 and Ethereum hits $4,000 An unexpected player is gaining attention in the cryptocurrency market. XYZVerse is predicted to hit $50, possibly before Solana hits $300 and Ethereum hits $4,000. This rapid growth is piqued the interest of early investors. What factors are driving XYZVerse’s rapid growth, and what does this mean for the future?
#ETHProspects Trump family plans to build one or more large businesses on Ethereum, Consensys CEO says. Joseph Lubin added that they will also “do something” for the Bitcoin and Solana blockchains. Ethereum co-founder and Consensys CEO Joseph Lubin said that the family of US President-elect Donald Trump “will build one or more giant businesses on Ethereum.” In addition, they will implement projects on other blockchains, such as Bitcoin and Solana.
“The Trump administration will act in the interests of the United States, and that will include supporting Ethereum — the most powerful and large-scale decentralized protocol ecosystem,” Lubin said. He added that the Trumps will consider how the United States can support Ethereum, and perhaps later use Ethereum technology in government activities, just as they currently use the Internet and web protocols.
As a reminder, on January 18 and 19, Donald Trump and his wife launched memecoins on the Solana network. Against this backdrop, the Solana exchange rate renewed its all-time high above $295. $ETH
The Stargate project was presented at a White House briefing with the participation of President Trump. This is a joint venture of a number of technology companies. The project aims to develop AI infrastructure in the United States by building up to 20 new data centers across the country. This will create up to 100,000 new jobs. The volume of investment will amount to up to $500 billion over four years. This is exclusively about private capital, but Trump has promised all kinds of support at the legislative level.
#BTCBreaksATH In the period from January 13 to 20, MicroStrategy purchased 11,000 BTC worth $1.1 billion. The company now holds 461,000 BTC. The assets are valued at about $48 billion, with a bitcoin price of $104,300. MicroStrategy reported purchasing 11,000 BTC worth about $1.1 billion at a price of $101,191 between January 13 and 20, 2025. It is known that this transaction was made at the expense of proceeds from the sale of shares. As of January 20, 2025, MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin portfolio consists of 461,000 BTC, valued at approximately $48 billion at a Bitcoin price of $104,300, with the average cost of acquiring 1 BTC for the firm being $63,310. The total value of the company’s Bitcoin assets at the purchase price is $29.3 billion.
MicroStrategy’s return on the first cryptocurrency since the beginning of 2025 was 1.69%. $BTC
#BtcBreaksAuth Mining the first cryptocurrency allowed the state of Texas to save up to $18 billion by refusing to build new gas-fired peaking plants, according to DARI. Bitcoin mining has demonstrated environmental benefits by reducing energy consumption during peak times. Bitcoin mining has had a positive impact on the Texas power grid, saving the state up to $18 billion by eliminating the need for new gas-fired peaking plants from Berkshire Hathaway Energy, according to a report by the Digital Asset Research Institute (DARI).
After the winter storm Uri in 2021, the new CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), Brad Jones, has been looking for alternatives to traditional gas-fired peaking plants, DARI researchers note.
According to the Institute's analysts, the environmental disadvantages of such facilities include downtime when it is necessary to meet demand immediately, air pollution with significant greenhouse gas emissions, and water use. $BTC
#TrumpMarketInsights TRUMP and MELANIA memecoins plummeted amid Trump's inauguration speech. Donald Trump has officially become the president of the United States. He did not mention crypto assets during his inauguration speech. The market reacted by falling, with TRUMP and MELANIA tokens falling by over 31% and 51% respectively. Liquidations on these two positions alone reached almost $68 million.$TRUMP
Crypto investor Justin Sun bought a banana taped to a wall for $6.2 million — it's a conceptual artwork by Maurizio Cattelan called "The Comedian." And he ate it during a press conference.
#Xrp🔥🔥 #Solana The cryptocurrency market is gearing up for its next big jump, and attention is on a few prominent digital assets. Coins like XRP, Solana, HBAR, and others are making moves that could put them at the forefront of the upcoming market rally. Which of these contenders will lead the next stage of growth?$XRP $SOL $HBAR
$TRUMP The US presidential election, which took place in November 2024, was one of the most important events for the crypto industry. Donald Trump's victory kicked off a Bitcoin rally - in a month and a half, the first cryptocurrency went from about $70,000 to a new historical high of $109,000 on the eve of the inauguration.
In addition, the US president-elect managed to literally turn the crypto market upside down and capture the minds of the community with the help of the TRUMP memecoin, which became, probably, the fastest growing asset in the history of the industry - in a day the market capitalization of the token reached $6 billion, and at the time of writing the material the figure is estimated at $11.7 billion. And all this happened before Trump took office.
#TrumpMarketWatch On January 18 and 19, Donald and Melania Trump announced the launch of their own memecoins — OFFICIAL TRUMP and Official Melania Meme. They achieved significant success, at the time reaching a capitalization of about $14 billion and $2.2 billion, respectively. The Incrypted editorial team gathered the reaction of the crypto community to the Trumps’ unexpected integration into the memecoin sector.