BITCOIN - MASSIVE BREAKING NEWS!

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Introduction

The host, Sam, discusses the current state of Bitcoin and the crypto market, highlighting a significant price increase and introducing a guest, Joe, who has been investing in Bitcoin for over a decade.

Market Analysis

  • Bitcoin Price: Currently at $105,000, having broken through a downward sloping resistance level.
  • Resistance Breakout: After being rejected, Bitcoin broke through the resistance, showing bullish signs.
  • Liquidations: In the last 24 hours, approximately $165 million in short positions and $120 million in long positions were liquidated, indicating heavy spot buying.
  • Altcoins and Funding:
    • Phantom wallet raised $150 million at a $3 billion valuation.
    • Sui, Salana, and possibly XRP are sponsoring the Crypto Ball.
    • USDC printed $250 million at the USDA Treasury, indicating money flowing back into crypto.
  • Regulatory Updates:
    • IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel is resigning.
    • Commissioners leaving the IRS and SEC could impact crypto regulation.

Total Market Cap

  • The total market cap of crypto is breaking out, similar to Bitcoin, though not at all-time highs.
  • The market is expected to test the breakout level before potentially moving higher.

Breaking News

  • Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: A bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve has been introduced in Massachusetts and Wyoming.
  • 15th State Considering Legislation: According to Dennis Porter, a 15th state is working on similar legislation.
  • Trump's Inauguration: Expectations of a potential executive order by Trump to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve, which could lead to market volatility.

Trading Volume and ETFs

  • Heavy Trading Volume: Significant trading volume, with IBit trading $1.2 billion in volume.
  • Inflows and Outflows: Market inflows after days of outflows, indicating a flipping market sentiment.
  • Polymarket Predictions: Odds favor Trump having an executive order to buy Bitcoin and potential crypto ETFs in the next year.

Conclusion

  • The host views the current situation as extremely bullish, with more states likely to follow the strategic Bitcoin reserve initiative.
  • The market is preparing for significant moves, potentially breaking all-time highs, with caution advised due to potential manipulation and liquidations.