Bitcoin Hits $100,000 for the First Time Amid Market Volatility

 

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The cryptocurrency market reached a historic milestone this week as Bitcoin closed above $100,000 for the first time in history. This marks a defining moment, reflecting both market optimism and growing investor confidence. Despite reaching a peak of $104,000, Bitcoin experienced significant price volatility, dropping as low as $92,000 before stabilizing at $101,200 by the end of the week. These sharp fluctuations resulted in a massive liquidation of $1.8 billion, primarily from traders holding long positions.

BlackRock’s Record-Breaking Bitcoin ETF Purchase

In a major development, BlackRock’s IBIT ETF purchased $398.6 million worth of Bitcoin on December 9. This acquisition propelled the fund’s total assets under management to over $50 billion, setting a record as the fastest-growing ETF to reach this milestone in just 230 days. BlackRock’s aggressive investment underscores the increasing institutional adoption of Bitcoin, solidifying its position as a mainstream financial asset.

Ripple made headlines this week with the approval of its RLUSD stablecoin by the New York Department of Financial Services. Designed for institutional use, the stablecoin will initially be launched on both Ripple’s XRPL network and Ethereum. Analysts suggest this development could bolster Ripple’s market standing, especially as rumors ci

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