A new memecoin promoted by Trump on X and Truth Social has sent expectations of a Trump inauguration bombshell sky

Bitcoin, once the rebel flag-bearer of the cypherpunk movement, now finds itself embraced by the institutions it was designed to circumvent.

This article offers various selections of the best altcoins to watch today. Traders can leverage this information for improved market entry.

The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.

Pension funds are dipping their toes into buying bitcoin, in a sign that even typically staid corners of finance are finding it hard to ignore the potential outsized returns from cryptocurrencies.

CNBC’s Tanaya Macheel joins 'Closing Bell' to discuss crypto and bitcoin hitting a new 2025 high ahead on the inauguration.

Bitcoin(CRYPTO: BTC) has made another notable 24-hour move today, increasing 2.6% since 4 p.m. ET yesterday (as of 1:30 p.m. ET), with Ethereum(CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin(CRYPTO: DOGE) also catching a bid, surging 3.8% and 4.4, respectively, over the same time frame.

A portrait of President-elect Donald Trump, created by arranging block data, has been put onto the Bitcoin blockchain by American miner MARA.

As President Donald Trump’s second term begins, the Bitcoin community looks to his bold promises on Bitcoin regulation, national strategy, and economic growth. What’s in store—and how soon?

Despite this optimism, some investors are choosing to look elsewhere, unsure of Bitcoin's ability to continue to deliver stellar returns. Many are flocking to alternative cryptocurrencies like XRP ( XRP -0.46%). So, should you forget Bitcoin and buy XRP instead? Is XRP a worthy replacement? Let's consider.

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