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Following the crypto market’s increasing momentum in recent days, 2024 is expected to be a year of excitement for many professionals and businesses; all of whom are looking to keep up-to-date with the rapidly evolving blockchain landscape, and the opportunities on offer with Bitcoin and Ethereum; to name a few.

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are closely monitoring the impressive performance of Avalanche's native token, AVAX, which has exhibited remarkable resilience, standing out with a 36.5% weekly gain amidst a broader market correction. Even as the broader cryptocurrency market experiences a downturn, AVAX has defied the odds.

Individual businesses may consider retaining digital assets as part of their strategy for a variety of reasons, including: Excess cash reserves Companies with excess cash reserves may want to explore owning digital assets such as Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation. Because of scarcity and supply/demand dynamics, Bitcoin's purchasing value has historically increased over time.

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Gains Momentum with $100K Seed Funding BlackRock is making significant strides in the cryptocurrency space as it recently disclosed receiving $100,000 in seed funding for its proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The seed investor, who remains undisclosed, purchased $100,000 worth of shares on October 27, 2023, marking a pivotal step in BlackRock's pursuit of launching the "iShares Bitcoin Trust."

It's coming to that time of year when cryptocurrency investors are looking to plan ahead for the following year. A lot has happened in 2023 that may or may not influence investment decisions in 2024 and beyond. However, although it's nice in theory to use past indicators as a barometer for future success, it's important to acknowledge that the crypto market (and any speculative market for that matter) isn't linear.

Shiba Inu (SHIB) has stood out with an impressive 12% price surge over the last day, as observed on the SHIB/USDT chart. The surge in SHIB's price coincides with a substantial increase in the burn rate volume, potentially marking the most significant burn of the year.

The new year is almost upon us, and many people are looking forward to enjoying festivities and a break from work. It's also the time of year when crypto enthusiasts, founders and analysts start to speculate on how they think the crypto market will perform next year, and whether the next bull run will finally arrive after a persistent bear market in 2023.

We have now seen 9 consecutive weeks of positive institutional inflows into digital asset-related investment products, indicating a strong demand for digital assets at the institutional level. This year, more than $1.5 billion of institutional liquidity has flowed directly into Bitcoin-related investment products.

BlackRock's Revised Bitcoin ETF Model: A Strategic Compromise with the SEC BlackRock, a global asset manager, recently engaged in discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its application to launch a Bitcoin spot ETF in the United States. In response to SEC concerns, BlackRock has adjusted its ETF blueprint to find common ground on the Bitcoin redemption model.