Bitcoin price today: gains for 7th straight day to $99.5k after year-end dip

Bitcoin rose for the seventh consecutive session on Monday, recovering from a year-end slump, while investors cautiously await clues on the U.S. regulatory outlook before President-elect Donald Trump takes office this month.

Bitcoin rose 1.1% to $99,513.7 by 01:35 ET (06:35 GMT).

This price movement is part of a broader crypto trend, with Bitcoin experiencing a 6% appreciation over the past week. 

In December 2024, Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $108,244.9, driven by increased institutional adoption and expectations of a strategic reserve under the Trump administration.

However, prices fell sharply in the last two weeks of 2024 amid profit-taking as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hawkish rate outlook sparked liquidity concerns.

Analysts remain optimistic about Bitcoin's future performance. H.C. Wainwright projects that Bitcoin could reach $225,000 by the end of 2025, citing historical price cycles, regulatory expectations, and increasing institutional adoption as key factors.

However, some caution that Bitcoin's future value could either rise to over $125,000 or decrease towards $77,000 in the first quarter of 2025, influenced by the actions of President-elect Donald Trump. Elon Musk's 'X Money' plans spark crypto inclusion speculations

Elon Musk's ambitious vision for X, formerly known as Twitter, is set to introduce "X Money." Scheduled for launch in 2025, X Money aims to integrate digital payments directly into the platform.

Last week, Linda Yaccarino, CEO of X, announced that payments will be introduced to the social media platform in 2025 under the banner of “X Money”, alongside a host of other features, urging people to "buckle up" for what's to come.

The confirmation fueled intense speculation that the platform might integrate or support Bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies, or dollar-pegged stablecoins. 

These stablecoins leverage crypto technology to make transactions faster and more cost-effective. Notably, Elon Musk's space exploration company, SpaceX, has recently been associated with Tether 's leading USDT stablecoin, adding further intrigue to the potential role of crypto in X Money's ecosystem.

This integration could significantly enhance Bitcoin's utility and adoption, aligning with Musk's longstanding advocacy for digital currencies. Crypto price today: most altcoins edge higher but remain pressured

In the broader cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin's performance continues to influence other digital assets. 

World no.2 crypto Ethereum  inched 0.8% higher to $3,669.04.

World no.3 crypto XRP  edged up 0.3% to $2.4130.

Solana  fell 0.9%, while Polygon  gained 0.4%. Cardano  inched 0.3% lower. Among meme tokens, Dogecoin  lost 1%.

Source: Investing.com