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<p class="has-drop-cap">Bitcoin (<a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/how-to-invest-in-bitcoin/" rel="dofollow" class="deco-link">BTC</a>) continues to navigate the complexities of the financial markets, with the flagship cryptocurrency facing price fluctuations and being intertwined with various global economic and political events. This article delves into the latest market movements and noteworthy news shaping the landscape of Bitcoin and its related technologies.</p> 
<h3 id="bitcoin-s-market-cap-stands-robust-at-1-9-trillion">Bitcoin’s Market Cap. Stands Robust at $1.9 Trillion</h3> 
<p>Bitcoin, currently priced at $96,480.10, has seen a decrease of approximately 0.94%, marking a drop of $911.23 from its previous close. <br><br>Today’s trading has witnessed a low of $95,499 and a high of $98,368. Despite this volatility, Bitcoin’s market capitalization remains robust at over $1.9 trillion, reflecting its substantial influence in the digital currency space. While the <a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/moving-average/" rel="dofollow" class="deco-link">50-day average price</a> stands at $84,156.09, the 200-day average is significantly lower at $68,116.04, indicating a strong upward trend over the longer term.</p> 
<p>The <a href="https://tokenist.com/investing/stock-volume/" rel="dofollow" class="deco-link">trading volume</a> for Bitcoin today reached over $151 billion, significantly surpassing its average volume of approximately $47 billion. This surge in activity suggests heightened interest and potential strategic movements by traders and investors. <br><br>Bitcoin’s year high of $103,900.47 and year low of $38,521.90 highlight its potential for risk and reward, a characteristic that continues attracting diverse investors.</p> 
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<h3 id="meanwhile-in-the-cryptoverse">Meanwhile, in the Cryptoverse…</h3> 
<p>In policy news, Howard Lutnick has emerged as a <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-in/money/news/trump-pick-lutnicks-firm-in-talks-with-tether-for-2-billion-bitcoin-lending-project-reports/ar-AA1uGDOU" target="_blank" aria-label="significant supporter of Tether (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" class="deco-link">significant supporter of Tether</a>, a stablecoin that plays a crucial role in many trading strategies. This backing is pivotal as stablecoins like USDT gain regulatory approval in regions such as Abu Dhabi, expanding their utility and acceptance in financial markets. <br><br>Additionally, recent discussions around Bitcoin’s potential role in combating inflation have surfaced, with Vancouver’s mayor <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-mayor-ken-sim-bitcoin-reserve-1.7404965" target="_blank" aria-label="advocating (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" class="deco-link">advocating</a> for Bitcoin adoption as a hedge against fiat currency devaluation.</p> 
<p>The development of Bitcoin’s programmability is gaining traction on the technological front. Innovators like Evan Cheng are <a aria-label="working on enhancing Bitcoin's functionality (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/12/10/evan-cheng-the-architect-of-suis-object-oriented-revolution" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" class="deco-link">working on enhancing Bitcoin’s functionality</a> through object-oriented programming, which could revolutionize how Bitcoin is utilized in decentralized applications. Furthermore, the <a href="https://tether.io/news/tethers-usdt-recognized-as-accepted-virtual-asset-in-adgm/" target="_blank" aria-label="approval of Tether in Abu Dhabi (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" class="deco-link">approval of Tether in Abu Dhabi</a> marks a significant step in legitimizing digital assets in traditional financial systems, paving the way for broader adoption.</p> <iframe src="https://tokenist.substack.com/embed" width="100%" height="320" style="border:1px solid #EEE; background:white;" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> 
<p><em>Disclaimer: The author does not hold or have a position in any securities discussed in the article.</em></p> 
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