January — Week #1

By BLOCKTALK in Bitcoin — Jan 3, 2025

🤑 Markets

Bitcoin Trends Are Taking Hold: Bitcoin's price is expected to be influenced by various market and economic factors in 2025, including adoption rates, regulatory developments, and global economic trends. The cryptocurrency's outlook for 2025 will depend on its ability to maintain a strong network, increase mainstream acceptance, and navigate potential challenges and opportunities in the market.
Bitcoin Price Surging to $200k: Bitcoin price predictions suggest it could reach $200,000 this year, driven by increasing adoption and institutional investment. Some analysts believe Bitcoin's limited supply and growing demand will continue to drive up its value, potentially leading to a significant price surge.
Investors buy large Bitcoin supply: Bitcoin investors have been buying up large amounts of BTC, reducing the available supply. This increased demand has led to a significant accumulation of Bitcoin, with investors taking advantage of the current market conditions to add to their holdings.
Bitcoin Eyes Another ATH: Bitcoin's current market trends and technical indicators suggest a potential for another all-time high (ATH) in January. Factors such as increasing adoption, improving network fundamentals, and bullish chart patterns are supporting the possibility of Bitcoin reaching a new ATH.
Bitcoin Sellers Take Control: Bitcoin's price is facing downward pressure as sellers take control, with Binance trading volume dropping significantly. The decrease in trading volume and increase in selling activity are warning signs that Bitcoin's price may continue to decline.

🧑‍⚖️ Policy & Regulation

US States Adopt Bitcoin Reserves: Thirteen US states have introduced or passed bills to make Bitcoin a reserve asset, with some also considering it as a form of payment for taxes. These states aim to attract Bitcoin-related businesses and investments, potentially positioning themselves as hubs for the cryptocurrency industry.
Fending Off China with Bitcoin: A US Bitcoin strategic reserve is crucial to counter China's growing influence in the global Bitcoin market and mitigate potential economic threats. Establishing a Bitcoin reserve would allow the US to maintain a strong position in the cryptocurrency space and protect its financial interests.
Bitcoin Trends Are Emerging: Bitcoin's price is expected to be influenced by the approval of spot ETFs, which could lead to increased institutional investment. The growth of AI agents and the management of Bitcoin reserves will also be key trends to watch in the crypto space in 2025, potentially impacting Bitcoin's market dynamics.

⚙️ Technology

Blockstream Unveils New Bitcoin Wallet: Blockstream has launched Jade Plus, a self-custody wallet designed to provide users with secure storage and management of their Bitcoin. The Jade Plus wallet offers advanced security features, including air-gapped transaction signing and multi-signature support, to protect users' Bitcoin holdings.
Exploring Bitcoin's scalability solutions: Bitcoin's scalability is expected to improve in 2025 through advancements in the Lightning Network, which enables faster and cheaper transactions. The development of new technologies and upgrades, such as channel factories and Schnorr signatures, will also play a crucial role in enhancing Bitcoin's scalability and overall performance.

🌈 Adoption

Switzerland considers Bitcoin reserves: Switzerland is considering holding Bitcoin reserves, which could potentially spark a global trend among countries to adopt the cryptocurrency as a store of value. If implemented, this move could lead to increased mainstream acceptance and investment in Bitcoin, driving up its demand and potentially impacting its price.
Bitcoin Develops in Ethiopia: Bitcoin adoption and development in Ethiopia have been growing, with the country seeing increased investment and innovation in the cryptocurrency space. Ethiopia's government has also taken steps to regulate and support Bitcoin, paving the way for further growth and adoption of the digital currency.
El Salvador buys more Bitcoin: El Salvador has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 2,301, then later to 6,000, as part of its strategy to accumulate the cryptocurrency. The country aims to establish a Bitcoin strategic reserve, further solidifying its position as a major player in the global Bitcoin market.

📅 Bitcoin Events Coming Up

Catholic/Crypto Virtual Meetup

🗓️ When: January 13, 2025
📍 Where: Online
This virtual meetup, organized by the Catholic/Crypto Network, explores the intersection of faith and digital currency, offering discussions, networking opportunities, and debates among participants.

NOLA Bitcoin Meetup

🗓️ When: January 2, 2025
📍 Where: Nieuw Society building, New Orleans, LA
A monthly gathering for Bitcoin enthusiasts in New Orleans focused on discussions about Bitcoin in a casual setting over drinks, free and open to everyone.

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