Bitcoin had a positive 24 hours, venturing above $100,000 a few times though it hasn’t stuck yet. Analysts seem skeptical about reclaiming the six-figure price tag and expect sideways action for some weeks, but will Trump’s inauguration change that? Elsewhere, the newly appointed US Senate Banking Committee chair said that a crypto framework will be a priority, the US government has said the funds from a 2016 hack should go back to Bitfinex, outraging some users, and according to a survey, 60% of crypto investors are young, educated and invest under $10K.Further reading:Bitcoin risks weeks of sideways moves amid $102K 'rejection' warningUS Senate Banking Committee chair says crypto framework will be a priorityUS government says funds from 2016 hack should return to Bitfinex60% of crypto investors are young, educated and invest under $10K — SurveyRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin spent the past 24 hours with low volatility as it trades within a “narrowing triangle,” which may indicate that a breakout is close. The problem is, we don’t know which way that breakout will go and it may hinge on the FOMC meeting at the end of the month rather than on US President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next week. Nevertheless, Trump’s re-entry into office could spark serious inflows into Bitcoin with an upper price target of $249,000 this year! This is also spurred on by the growing momentum of governments looking at Bitcoin reserves. Then, outside of Bitcoin, Meta commits to free speech before it starts blocking links to competitors, and the CryptoPunks floor price spikes 13% in just three hours after a rumor circulates.Further reading:Bitcoin inflows under Trump spark new $249K BTC price target for 2025Bitcoin breakout ‘likely no later’ than Jan FOMC meeting: 10x ResearchBitcoin reserves interest gains momentum across 5 continentsA week after committing to free speech, Meta blocks decentralized competitorCryptoPunks NFT floor price spikes 13% on rumors of IP saleRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Volatility rushed back into Bitcoin in the past 24 hours, albeit mostly in the right direction as analysts predict whether BTC is headed for $70,000 — or not. One point for the latter might be Bitcoin exchange reserves hitting their lowest levels since 2018, which may cause a supply shock. Elsewhere, reports circulate that President-elect Donald Trump will sign executive orders pertaining to crypto on day one back in the Oval Office, an appellate court criticizes the SEC in the Coinbase case and Tether is moving its headquarters and subsidiaries to El Salvador!Further reading:Bitcoin could dip to $70K, but current price a ‘good entry point’ — FundstratMicroStrategy buys Bitcoin dip, holdings surpass 450K BTCBitcoin exchange reserves near 7-year low as hedge funds buy the dipDonald Trump could issue crypto executive orders on first day: ReportAppellate court grants partial win for Coinbase over SEC rulesTether will relocate HQ to El Salvador after securing licenseRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

It was a fairly quiet weekend for Bitcoin (though it is getting louder as we move into Monday), but there is plenty to learn to prepare for this week, including Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy seemingly buying yet more Bitcoin. Outside of BTC, XRP may be looking at 60% gains ahead of Gensler's exit and Trump's entrance, Singapore blocks Polymarket over unlicensed gambling concerns and Wolf Capital co-founder pleads guilty to a $9.4 million Ponzi scheme that promised 547%returns!Further reading:Strongest US dollar since 2022 bear market: 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this weekMichael Saylor posts Bitcoin tracker for the 10th consecutive weekXRP price eyes 60% gain ahead of Gary Gensler’s SEC exitSingapore blocks access to Polymarket over unlicensed gambling concernsWolf Capital co-founder pleads guilty to $9.4M Ponzi, promised 547% returnsRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin fell a little further yesterday, dipping below $92,000 before beginning its recovery. However, something ahead looms large: It seems the US government may try to sell $6.5 billion in BTC before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. What would that mean for Bitcoin’s price? Also on Bitcoin, a judge in Wales has thrown out the case of the missing hard drive with $770 million of BTC on it! Elsewhere, one crypto commentator with a good track record predicts altseason is around the corner, and an art gallery is the target of a class-action lawsuit over an NFT collection it sold.Further reading:Bitcoin speculators panic sell at $92K in 'good time for accumulation'US cleared to sell $6.5B in Bitcoin — Will it crash BTC price?UK judge dismisses $770M Bitcoin landfill hard drive caseCrypto headed for ‘Banana Singularity’ where everything goes up: AnalystArt gallery argues NFT holders can’t sue it due to ‘market decline’Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

It’s been another rough 24 hours for crypto with Bitcoin falling through that $95,000 support and raising questions about where it may stop. Some analysts have flagged as low as $73,000! Part of the downward pressure has been courtesy of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, which on Jan. 8 saw the second-highest daily outflow since they launched a year ago. Elsewhere, the outgoing CFTC chair discusses crypto in a final message, and the story of how decentralized exchange Hyperliquid created the best and most lucrative airdrop in crypto history.Further reading:How low can the Bitcoin price go?Bitcoin investors exit spot ETFs at near-record levels as BTC slumps 2.3%Bitcoin hourly RSI falls to most 'oversold' since $60K BTC priceBitcoin whales have scooped up 34K BTC since December dump: AnalystCFTC chair’s final message includes a call for crypto guardrailsHow Hyperliquid’s insanely lucrative airdrop launch changed the gameRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Dec. 7 was a tough day for Bitcoin, which shed more than $5,000 after the announcement of US job openings data. The reaction seemed a little confusing, so we’ll start today’s episode by unpacking that. Then, we’ll look at a bullish stance on driving BTC to new heights in 2025, before moving on to a landmark tax case in which a Texan is ordered to hand over his private keys and seed phrases. Finally, we’ll see how a trader turned $2,000 into $3.2 million in just 10 hours, and it wasn’t with a memecoin!Further reading:BTC price loses 4% on US JOLTS data as Bitcoin trader warns of $92K dip'Trump dump' risks pulling Bitcoin price down to $88KKULR Technology predicts $200K Bitcoin price after buying $97K dipNation-state Bitcoin adoption to drive crypto growth in 2025: FidelityBitcoin investor ordered to hand over crypto keys in landmark tax caseTrader turns $2K into $3.2M in 10 hours on metaverse tokenRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Bitcoin blasted back into the six-figure price range on Dec. 6 and US spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a near-billion dollar day of inflows. Still, is the bull market entering its final stage, as one CryptoQuant contributor predicts? And what might a post-bull market look like? JPMorgan wrote in a recent investor note that the Bitcoin debasement trade is here to stay, after all. Finally, we’ll look at Federal Reserve Bank regulator Michael Barr stepping down and how the crypto industryasserted "Operation Chokepoint 2.0" may be collapsing.Further reading:How high can Bitcoin price go?Bitcoin ETFs scooped up almost 3X more BTC than produced in DecemberBitcoin ‘debasement trade’ is here to stay: JPMorganCrypto bull market entering final stage: CryptoQuantFederal Reserve bank regulator Michael Barr to step downRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Happy New Year and welcome back to the Rise’n’Crypto podcast! It’s going to be a massive 2025 for crypto and we’re off to a strong start. Despite a clear absence of retail investors since the holidays, BTC’s price is performing well. That may be due to spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US, which had almost a billion dollars of inflows on Friday! Elsewhere, the “Trump Effect” is already visible with Ripple moving 75% of its job openings to the US and Dogecoin pumping as whales buy huge amounts of the original memecoin. So, grab yourself a coffee and let’s get into it!Further reading:Back to $76K for 2025? 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this weekBitcoin ETF inflows rebound to 6-week highs as BTC price reclaims $97K'75% of Ripple’s open roles are now US-based' — CEO Brad GarlinghouseDogecoin jumps 21% as whales accumulate, Galaxy predicts $1 DOGERise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.

Despite an underwhelming weekend for Bitcoin and crypto, it's a busy episode today. First, we'll keep up with the tradition of sharing William Suberg's "5 things to know in Bitcoin this week," before unpacking his fifth point about social sentiment. That is, social sentiment around Bitcoin has dropped to its lowest levels of the year, yet that's bullish! Also bullish, MicroStrategy has surpassed the amount of BTC purchased in the past bull run, despite a markedly higher average price per coin. Outside of Bitcoin, Trump has nominated Stephen Miran as Council of Economic Advisors chair; Miran was on a crypto podcast earlier this month. Interpol issues a Red Notice for Hex founder Richard Heart, and Haliey Welch, known for Hawk Tuah, speaks for the first time about the legal case against the HAWK memecoin.Further reading:BTC price risks $20K crash: 5 Things to know in Bitcoin this weekBitcoin social sentiment drops to yearly low, signaling BTC breakoutMicroStrategy Bitcoin purchases surpass 2021 bull market levelsTrump nominates Stephen Miran as Council of Economic Advisors chairmanInterpol issues 'Red Notice' for Hex founder Richard HeartHawk Tuah influencer speaks out after memecoin rug pull allegationsRise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.