Join Matt and Nick as they discuss Bitcoin hitting fresh all-time highs of nearly $100,000, MicroStrategy buying more BTC, options for Bitcoin ETFs, Aus Crypto Con 2024, Gary Gensler stepping down as SEC chair, spot Solana ETF news, and more.

Key Takeaways

1. Bitcoin continued to climb, surpassing $99,000 for the first time before retracing to the early $90,000s.
2. MicroStrategy made its largest BTC purchase to date, adding $5.4B worth throughout mid-November. It now holds 386,700 BTC and plans to keep accumulating.
3. SEC Chair Gary Gensler said he would step down on January 20. This was widely celebrated by the industry, given Gensler’s hostility toward crypto in recent years.
4. The launch of Bitcoin ETF options in the U.S. was met with unprecedented interest and volume.
5. Market sentiment is showing some signs of euphoria, reminiscent of previous bull runs, with crypto apps surging up the App Store rankings.

Join Matt and Nick as they discuss Bitcoin hitting fresh all-time highs, Ethereum Devcon 2024, the Republicans winning both houses, Trump’s plan for a Bitcoin reserve, and more.

Key Takeaways

1. Bitcoin continued to hit fresh all-time highs last week, surpassing $90,000 for the first time.
2. Ethereum's Devcon showcased important developments for the blockchain's future. Meanwhile, ETH continued to underperform.
3. The Republicans officially completed a ‘red sweep’, taking control of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives. Ultimately, this should make it somewhat easier for crypto-friendly laws to pass.
4. Among the other altcoin updates covered: ENS announcing an Ethereum L2 and Maple launching its SYRUP token.

Join Matt and Nick as they discuss how Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. election impacts the outlook for Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto market more broadly.

Key Takeaways

1. Bitcoin (BTC) hit an all-time high above $80,000 after Donald Trump convincingly won the U.S. election, an ideal outcome for the crypto market.
2. If the Republicans take out the majority in the House of Representatives, a ‘red sweep’ will be official and markets may climb even higher.
3. The election result has many potential implications for crypto. Among the notable ones are the potential BTC strategic reserve and the probable change in the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).