Tesla’s Bitcoin Move Caused Concern
Tesla’s move of its $760 million Bitcoin stock for the first time in two years caused panic in the cryptocurrency markets.
Tesla’s move of its $760 million Bitcoin stock for the first time in two years caused panic in the cryptocurrency markets.
One of the little-known facts about Elon Musk’s electric car company, Tesla Motors, is that the company has a significant Bitcoin reserve. Tesla holds hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrencies. However, judging by the latest news, the company is having difficulty finding some of this cryptocurrency.
Tesla has not made any transactions in its digital wallet for the last two years. So the company’s cryptocurrencies remained where they were. Until last week, that is. Last week, almost all of the company’s crypto money began to be transferred to other wallets. started. The transfer of $760 million worth of crypto money to digital wallets whose owners were unknown caused great panic within the company.
The general opinion in the crypto world is that Elon Musk made such a move to convert his cryptocurrencies into cash. But this does not alleviate the concerns, on the contrary, it makes crypto investors even more worried. Because Tesla selling all of its Bitcoins at once could create a shocking shock wave in the crypto markets. Because in such a case, not only the size of the amount sold, but also the fact that Elon Musk is the one selling it will affect the markets. The fact that an important figure like Elon Musk is now leaving Bitcoin may cause the trust in this cryptocurrency to decrease. This could lead to a mass selling trend. We will wait and see what Musk’s real intentions are. However, this activity in Tesla does not seem to bode well for crypto enthusiasts.
Crypto
Bitcoin Declines to $92,600, Interest in Altcoins Continues to Increase
Bitcoin is trading at $94,449 and Ethereum is trading at $3,414. The total value of the cryptocurrency market reached 3.18 trillion dollars. The market value of Bitcoin was recorded as 1.86 trillion dollars, and the market value of Ethereum was recorded as 411 billion dollars.
Bitcoin is trading at $94,449 and Ethereum is trading at $3,414. The total value of the cryptocurrency market reached 3.18 trillion dollars. The market value of Bitcoin was recorded as 1.86 trillion dollars, and the market value of Ethereum was recorded as 411 billion dollars.
Bitcoin fell below $93,000 as sellers took control in its attempt to reach the $100,000 target, and the price fell to $92,619. Investors in leveraged long positions suffered major losses with a total buy-side liquidation of $337.6 million in the last 24 hours. The high sales volume attracted attention, especially in central exchanges that constantly offer futures contracts.
According to Glassnode’s analysis, another factor behind this selling wave was the selling of Bitcoin’s long-term investors (6-12 month period). This group acquired Bitcoin at approximately $57,900, trading at a cost approximately 37.9% lower than the current market price. As the Bitcoin price approached $90,000, the number of short positions opened increased and the BTC funding rate increased from 0.019% to 0.04%.
Liquidation map data shows that if the price persists below $94,000, a new selling wave may be triggered and continue up to the $90,000 level. However, it is stated that some investors are preparing to buy again at this level.
Despite Bitcoin’s pullback, investors are still trading in “popular altcoins”
As the Bitcoin price pulls back from all-time highs, investors remain interested in altcoins. Onchain analysis platform Santiment stated in its post today that although Bitcoin fell below $ 93,000 on November 25, traders continued to evaluate opportunities in metaverse tokens and some other altcoins.
According to Santiment, metaverse-focused Sandbox (SAND), Stellar (XLM) and Ethereum (ETH) are among the altcoins featured in social media discussions. While SAND in particular attracts attention due to the increasing interest in metaverse investments, XLM attracts the attention of investors after a political event in South Korea. Ethereum, on the other hand, is preferred by investors with the expectation that it can perform better compared to other cryptocurrencies with large market capitalization.
Ethereum regains dominance over USDT, surpassing Tron for the first time since 2022
Ethereum has regained the lead in stablecoin USDT supply. For the first time since June 2022, the amount of USDT on Ethereum exceeded that on Tron. As of publication date, 66.936 billion USDT was in circulation in Ethereum, while this amount was recorded as 61.77 billion in Tron. Since the beginning of 2023, the USDT supply on Ethereum has increased by 62%, while the increase on Tron has been limited to 24.4%.
This change accelerated last week with the increase in USDT production. The main reason for this growth in USDT supply on Ethereum could be that Bitcoin has reached a new all-time high, reigniting interest from both individual and institutional investors.
Additionally, rising expectations that spot Bitcoin ETFs will be approved have increased demand for stablecoins such as USDT, which are critical for liquidity and capital flow in the crypto ecosystem. Ethereum’s dominant role in DeFi and institutional adoption reinforces its position as the chain of choice for stablecoin liquidity. On the other hand, Tron continues to play an important role, especially in remittance-dominated regions, with its low fees and transaction speed. This function of Tron makes an important contribution to stablecoin transactions.
Canadian healthcare firm approves plan to add $1 million Bitcoin to its treasury
Health and plant-based e-commerce company Jiva Technologies has decided to add Bitcoin (BTC) to its company treasury with the approval of its board of directors. The company plans to invest up to 1 million dollars for this purpose.
Lorne Rapkin, CEO of Jiva Technologies BitcoinHe stated that due to its limited supply and resistance to inflation, it is seen as a safe haven in times of economic uncertainty.
Rapkin also stated that BTC has proven its value with positive developments in regulatory frameworks and institutional adoption, and said that the company considers BTC as an inflation-resistant treasury strategy. Canada-based Jiva Technologies aims to create online health communities and develop partnerships to support health brands. The firm recently rebranded as Jiva Technologies, rebranding as PlantX Life, and operates online plant delivery marketplaces such as Bloombox Club.
The company, which announced a partnership with Ethereum-based Kale Coin (KALE) for the healthcare industry on November 11, achieved a 36.4% increase in its shares with these strategic steps. Jiva Technologies has taken its place among the companies that consider BTC as part of their treasury strategy. Recently, YouTube alternative video platform Rumble announced that they will invest $20 million in BTC, and biopharmaceutical company Hoth Therapeutics announced that they will invest $1 million in BTC. Additionally, artificial intelligence firm Genius Group joined this trend by purchasing 110 BTC ($10 million).
Crypto
Bitcoin Follows a Sideways Course Near $100,000
Bitcoin started the new week trading at $98,263 and Ethereum at $3,383. The total value of the cryptocurrency market reached 3.28 trillion dollars. The market value of Bitcoin was recorded as 1.94 trillion dollars, and the market value of Ethereum was recorded as 407 billion dollars.
Bitcoin started the new week trading at $98,263 and Ethereum at $3,383. The total value of the cryptocurrency market reached 3.28 trillion dollars. The market value of Bitcoin was recorded as 1.94 trillion dollars, and the market value of Ethereum was recorded as 407 billion dollars.
Tether produced another 3 billion USDt of stablecoins
With the activity in the cryptocurrency markets, Tether produced a total of 3 billion more USDt (USDT) tokens on the Ethereum and Tron networks on November 23. According to Arkham Intelligence’s data, $2 billion of this amount was minted via Ethereum and $1 billion was minted via the Tron network. According to data from Lookonchain, Tether has produced a total of approximately 13 billion USDt tokens since November 8.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that the company “must achieve hyper-efficiency to realize its grand vision” by 2025. The trading volume of stablecoins is considered an important indicator to measure the level of interest in crypto markets. High volume is generally considered a positive sign for price movements.
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank allows users to trade between cryptocurrency and fiat currencies via its banking app
Hong Kong-based digital bank ZA Bank offers direct access to retail users cryptocurrency announced that it started offering a (Bitcoin) trading service. ZA Bank stated that it is the first bank in Asia to offer this service. Through the bank’s mobile application, users can buy and sell leading cryptocurrencies in HKD and USD on a single platform, without switching between applications or platforms.
ZA Bank has partnered with Hong Kong-based licensed crypto exchange HashKey to launch this service. HashKey’s institutional-level services platform, HashKey Pro, provides features such as API trading, block trading services and institutional account management. HashKey CEO Livio Weng announced that they will continue to cooperate with ZA Bank to support the development of the Web3 ecosystem and offer more diverse financial services to their users.
Trump nominates hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary
US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Scott Bessent for the Treasury Department. Trump described Bessent as “one of the world’s leading international investors and economic strategists” and described his story as the “American Dream.” Before founding Key Square Capital Management in 2015, Bessent served as chief investment officer at George Soros’ investment firm, Soros Capital Management.
If confirmed by the Senate, Bessent would become the first openly gay US Treasury Secretary. Bessent had previously made positive statements about the cryptocurrency industry and stated that Bitcoin attracted young investors to the market and helped them overcome the effects of the 2007-2009 financial crisis. While Trump’s crypto-friendly approach attracts attention, pro-crypto names are expected to be appointed to other important ministerial positions.
For example, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He was nominated for Secretary of Health, and Howard Lutnick was nominated for Secretary of Commerce. Additionally, Trump announced that he has established a new unit called the “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE), which aims to increase government efficiency under the leadership of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. This unit aims to reduce bureaucracy, eliminate unnecessary spending and restructure federal institutions.
Crypto
Bitcoin Finds Buyers at $91,088
Bitcoin is trading at $91,088 and Ethereum at $3,143 on the first day of the new week. The total value of the cryptocurrency market is at 3.02 trillion dollars. Bitcoin’s market cap is $1.82 trillion, while Ethereum’s market cap is $377 billion.
Bitcoin is trading at $91,088 and Ethereum at $3,143 on the first day of the new week. The total value of the cryptocurrency market is at 3.02 trillion dollars. Bitcoin’s market cap is $1.82 trillion, while Ethereum’s market cap is $377 billion.
JPMorgan weighs up six possible changes to the crypto market under Trump administration
While Bitcoin broke a record at $93,500 with the rise in crypto markets after the US elections, JPMorgan analysts pointed out important regulations and market changes that could affect the US crypto market under the Trump administration. Rapid approval of pending crypto laws, establishing a clear framework for stablecoins, and halting US Federal Reserve Digital Currency projects are among the possible developments.
While it is expected that the SEC’s sanction-oriented approach will be softened and moved to a more collaborative regulatory attitude, it is stated that steps can be taken to facilitate the participation of banks in crypto asset custody services. In addition, while the expectation of spot ETFs for assets such as XRP and Solana increases, it is stated that legal processes and regulatory obstacles may slow down this process.
It is predicted that clear regulations could increase venture capital investments, mergers and acquisitions, and public offerings, but radical steps such as the US adopting Bitcoin as a reserve asset are unlikely to occur. It is emphasized that all these developments can accelerate growth in the sector, but progress depends on political decisions.
Memecoin craze is back, Solana-based DApps achieve record fee revenues
In the last 24 hours, Solana-based applications have reached record fee and revenue levels due to the influence of memecoin speculations. Raydium broke the record in daily fees with $11.31 million, while Jito earned $9.87 million, Pump.fun $1.65 million and Photon $2.36 million. These developments occurred in parallel with Solana’s native token SOL rising to $242.
This level stands out as the highest price since November 2021. In the Memecoin market, squirrel-themed Peanut (PNUT) reached a market value of $ 2.4 billion, gaining 2700% in value in the last two weeks. Additionally, one of Solana’s largest memecoins, Dogwifhat (WIF), briefly rose to $4.19 after being listed on Coinbase.
These gains pushed Solana’s market value to $112 billion, surpassing its previous peak of $77 billion in November 2021 by 44%. However, this growth was due to new SOL tokens coming into circulation with Solana’s staking rewards. Solana’s current annual inflation rate is 4.9%, decreasing by 15% each year.
Tether launches RWA platform HADRON to enable tokenization of everything
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced a real-world asset tokenization platform called Hadron, where users can tokenize “anything.” Tether announced that this platform will initially offer a wide range of services, from core products such as fiat-backed or commodity-based stablecoins to tokens collateralized by digital assets.
The company stated that in addition to stocks, bonds, stablecoins and loyalty points, assets such as land, valuable works of art or luxury jewelry can also be tokenized. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized that Hadron makes asset tokenization easier, secure and scalable. Tether goes beyond USDT, the largest US dollar-backed stablecoin, and invests in different areas such as traditional finance, commodity trading and agriculture.
Tether’s move comes at a time when other companies such as Ripple and Plume Network are turning to similar tokenization projects. For example, Plume Network tokenized solar farms, private loans, and precious mineral rights, while the AgriDex platform contributed to the transportation of products such as olive oil and wine.
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