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Crypto Weekly: ETFs, Meme Coins, and RFK’s Bitcoin Obsession
We’ve had a wild week in crypto, so let’s dive into what’s happened so far
1. Bitcoin Reaches Record $99,000 , Should We Sell Our Kidneys Now?
Bitcoin momentarily climbed to an all time high of $99,000. Its current value stands at $98,400, reflecting a 1.5% increase over the past 24 hours and YES over 500% since our first call
2. SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Resign in January 2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that its Chairman, Gary Gensler, will step down on January 20, 2025.
3. Former Chinese Official Yao Qian Dismissed Over Crypto Bribery Allegations
Yao Qian, exDirector at the China Securities Regulatory Commission, has been expelled from the Communist Party and removed from office for serious misconduct, including abuse of power and crypto-related bribery. Once a key figure in China’s CBDC development, Yao is now under investigation by the Shanwei City Procuratorate for alleged violations, with his assets confiscated.
4. Bitcoin ETF Options Prepare for Launch
The SEC approved trading options for the iShares Bitcoin Trust in September 2024. Following a recent advisory from the CFTC, the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is set to facilitate these options, which will debut on November 19, 2024.
5. Trump Administration Eyes Crypto Policy Role
The Trump team is exploring the creation of a White House role dedicated to cryptocurrency policy. President-elect Trump is also scheduled to meet Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to discuss potential appointments. Discussions may include Armstrong’s support for SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce as SEC Chair.
6. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Goes “All-In” on Bitcoin
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that most of his wealth is now in Bitcoin, declaring his strong commitment to the cryptocurrency. He has previously referred to Bitcoin as a “freedom currency” and a hedge against inflation.
7. Binance CEO Predicts Nations Will Compete for Bitcoin Reserves
Binance CEO CZ praised Michael Saylor's advocacy for Bitcoin and predicted that countries would soon race to acquire Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.
8. Polish Presidential Candidate Promises Bitcoin Reserves
Sławomir Mentzen, a Polish presidential hopeful, has pledged to establish national Bitcoin reserves if elected. Mentzen, an early Bitcoin investor, disclosed holding approximately $1.2 million worth of Bitcoin.
9. MicroStrategy Acquires Additional 51,780 BTC
MicroStrategy now owns 331,200 BTC, acquired at an average cost of $49,874 per Bitcoin. Its recent purchase of 51,780 BTC totaled $4.6 billion, averaging $88,627 per Bitcoin.
10. Meme Tokens Dominate Crypto Market Buzz
The meme token "Quant," created during a livestream, sparked controversy after a pump-and-dump scheme. Other meme coins, such as ANON and FLOKI, also gained traction, with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin purchasing ANON. Meanwhile, DWF Labs launched a $20 million fund for meme projects, and exchanges like Coinbase and Binance actively listed meme tokens.
Fundraising Highlights
- Rise: Secured 6.3M in Series A funding.
- Deblock: Raised 16.8M in seed funding.
- Shinami: Completed a 5.645M seed round.
- Valantis Labs: Gained 7.5M in funding.
- OpenLayer: Secured 5M in seed funding.
- Barter: Raised 3M for DeFi liquidity solutions.
- Noble: Completed a 15M Series A funding.
- Bitfinity Network: Secured 12M for Bitcoin Layer 2 development.
- Alluvial: Raised 4.3M for its Liquid Collective platform.
Dont miss this crypto cycle, opportunities like these don’t come around often!
We’ve had a wild week in crypto, so let’s dive into what’s happened so far
1. Bitcoin Reaches Record $99,000 , Should We Sell Our Kidneys Now?
Bitcoin momentarily climbed to an all time high of $99,000. Its current value stands at $98,400, reflecting a 1.5% increase over the past 24 hours and YES over 500% since our first call
2. SEC Chair Gary Gensler to Resign in January 2025
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has announced that its Chairman, Gary Gensler, will step down on January 20, 2025.
3. Former Chinese Official Yao Qian Dismissed Over Crypto Bribery Allegations
Yao Qian, exDirector at the China Securities Regulatory Commission, has been expelled from the Communist Party and removed from office for serious misconduct, including abuse of power and crypto-related bribery. Once a key figure in China’s CBDC development, Yao is now under investigation by the Shanwei City Procuratorate for alleged violations, with his assets confiscated.
4. Bitcoin ETF Options Prepare for Launch
The SEC approved trading options for the iShares Bitcoin Trust in September 2024. Following a recent advisory from the CFTC, the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is set to facilitate these options, which will debut on November 19, 2024.
5. Trump Administration Eyes Crypto Policy Role
The Trump team is exploring the creation of a White House role dedicated to cryptocurrency policy. President-elect Trump is also scheduled to meet Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong to discuss potential appointments. Discussions may include Armstrong’s support for SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce as SEC Chair.
6. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Goes “All-In” on Bitcoin
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed that most of his wealth is now in Bitcoin, declaring his strong commitment to the cryptocurrency. He has previously referred to Bitcoin as a “freedom currency” and a hedge against inflation.
7. Binance CEO Predicts Nations Will Compete for Bitcoin Reserves
Binance CEO CZ praised Michael Saylor's advocacy for Bitcoin and predicted that countries would soon race to acquire Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.
8. Polish Presidential Candidate Promises Bitcoin Reserves
Sławomir Mentzen, a Polish presidential hopeful, has pledged to establish national Bitcoin reserves if elected. Mentzen, an early Bitcoin investor, disclosed holding approximately $1.2 million worth of Bitcoin.
9. MicroStrategy Acquires Additional 51,780 BTC
MicroStrategy now owns 331,200 BTC, acquired at an average cost of $49,874 per Bitcoin. Its recent purchase of 51,780 BTC totaled $4.6 billion, averaging $88,627 per Bitcoin.
10. Meme Tokens Dominate Crypto Market Buzz
The meme token "Quant," created during a livestream, sparked controversy after a pump-and-dump scheme. Other meme coins, such as ANON and FLOKI, also gained traction, with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin purchasing ANON. Meanwhile, DWF Labs launched a $20 million fund for meme projects, and exchanges like Coinbase and Binance actively listed meme tokens.
Fundraising Highlights
- Rise: Secured 6.3M in Series A funding.
- Deblock: Raised 16.8M in seed funding.
- Shinami: Completed a 5.645M seed round.
- Valantis Labs: Gained 7.5M in funding.
- OpenLayer: Secured 5M in seed funding.
- Barter: Raised 3M for DeFi liquidity solutions.
- Noble: Completed a 15M Series A funding.
- Bitfinity Network: Secured 12M for Bitcoin Layer 2 development.
- Alluvial: Raised 4.3M for its Liquid Collective platform.
Dont miss this crypto cycle, opportunities like these don’t come around often!
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Bitcoin has fallen below $93,000 since our last update, with more than $430 million wiped out in long liquidations. This drop coincided with spot ETFs breaking their five-day streak of net inflows, instead recording a $438 million outflow on Monday, while MicroStrategy’s stock declined by 4.4%.
This pullback comes after MicroStrategy’s record-setting $5.4 billion Bitcoin purchase last week. With U.S. holidays approaching and no immediate drivers to push prices higher, Bitcoin's journey to the symbolic $100,000 mark has stalled.
Meanwhile, ETH implied volatility has shifted significantly in favor of puts over calls, mirroring similar sentiment in Bitcoin as the market takes a breather. Concerns about downside risks are growing, particularly with tonight’s FOMC minutes and Wednesday's PCE data looming.
That said, this isn’t an unusually large pullback. Bitcoin is simply retracing to levels seen earlier last week. The market had become highly overbought post-election, fueled by excessive leverage, making this pause almost inevitable.
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