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Cryptocurrency values surged above $60,000, reaching its highest point since 2021. Enthusiasts are waiting to see if it can achieve a new record high during the current rally.

This Recent Development Could Be a Game Changer for Bitcoin

According to a new research report from Fidelity, 2025 could be the year that central banks and sovereign governments around the world start buying Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). In fact, the amount of money flowing into Bitcoin might even surpass the amount that has already arrived via the new spot Bitcoin ETFs. If that's the case, then Bitcoin might skyrocket in value.

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Donald Trump’s DJT wants to get into the bitcoin ETF business

Donald Trump’s namesake Trump Media wants to launch a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, marking another way the US president could participate financially in a digital asset surge that followed his election.

Here's 1 New Reason to Buy $1,000 of Bitcoin and Ethereum Right Now

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) just picked up yet another reason that makes them worth a small investment of $1,000, even if you already hold some of each. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Jan. 30 approved the initial part of an application by Bitwise Asset Management to issue a combined Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to Bloomberg. Upon the announcement, the existing set of ETFs that hold either Bitcoin or Ethereum saw inflows of roughly $655 million in new cash, suggesting that there are institutional investors who see the combined ETF as a possibility that could send prices of both assets higher.

The Threat of Fraud Is Keeping Some Investors Out of Crypto. Here's Why I'm Investing.

According to new research from The Motley Fool, "Investment scams are costing consumers millions, and cryptocurrency is a top payment method." Most global currencies today are considered fiat currencies.

1 Unstoppable Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 3,800%, According to Cathie Wood

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has a market capitalization of about $1.9 trillion as of this writing. It represents more than half of the total value of all cryptocurrencies in circulation, which currently stands at $3.2 trillion. Cathie Wood is the founder of Ark Investment Management, which operates several investment funds focused on innovative technologies like cryptocurrencies, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and more.

Better Cryptocurrency to Buy Now and Hold Forever: XRP vs. Bitcoin

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) are both heavyweight cryptocurrencies that are practically guaranteed to be around for the long haul. XRP is a coin designed to be the ultimate solution for processing cross-border payments and transactions, especially between financial institutions. Typically, the fees associated with XRP transfers are negligible, at fractions of a penny, and transactions are cleared within a few seconds or less.

Is This 1 Massively Undervalued Cryptocurrency a Screaming Buy With $5,000?

In that vein, there are a few signs that Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) is undervalued right now, and for bargain-hungry cryptocurrency investors, there's a chance that a promising opportunity is lurking in plain sight. Ethereum is in the midst of a rough patch that's gone on so long that it's shaking out many of the coin's longtime holders, and breaking the will of some of its stoutest evangelists. For reference, the coin's price is down by almost 13% during the last three years, a stark contrast with the surging prices of other major cryptos like Bitcoin, Solana, and XRP, among others.

Is the iShares Bitcoin Trust a Millionaire Maker?

Most investors have certainly heard about Bitcoin by now. Luckily, there's a popular exchange-traded fund (ETF) offered by massive asset manager BlackRock that might be just what you're looking for. The Securities and Exchange Commission finally approved the trading of spot Bitcoin ETFs.

Prediction: XRP (Ripple) Will Soar in 2025 When Its Bitcoin Moment Arrives

In 2012, financial technology company Ripple introduced a digital payments network built on the blockchain known as the XRP Ledger. The native digital asset XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) functions as a bridge currency to provide banks and payment service providers with access to fast, cheap cross-border transactions. Since its introduction, the Ripple payments network has expanded to include more than 80 markets and 100 financial institutions.