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New market data reveals that hedge funds have taken massive short positions against the U.S. dollar, a historically crowded trade that often precedes a sharp reversal. This article explores the potential consequences of a dollar short squeeze for the Bitcoin price, analyzing both short-term risks and long-term opportunities.

Jan van Eck, CEO of asset manager VanEck, stated in a CNBC interview that his firm would exit Bitcoin if quantum computers compromise its cryptographic security. He also shared his views on market cycles, dollar-cost averaging, and the growing interest in privacy coins like Zcash.

Texas has become the first U.S. state to purchase Bitcoin, investing $10 million via BlackRock’s IBIT ETF to establish a strategic digital reserve. The state plans to eventually move to self-custody, setting a potential precedent for other states.

A mysterious trader who correctly predicted the October crypto crash has placed a €38.6 million long position on Ethereum, sparking market discussion.

Dogecoin’s price surged by 5% following the launch of the Grayscale Dogecoin Trust ETF. The memecoin broke through key resistance levels, leading analysts to speculate if this marks the start of a new bullish phase.

The European Central Bank has issued a stark warning about the risks posed by the rapidly growing stablecoin market, citing potential capital flight from eurozone banks and the threat of a ‘digital bank run’ that could trigger a global financial crisis. However, industry figures counter that stablecoins, with their full reserve requirements, could actually enhance financial stability.

Bitcoin is attempting a recovery towards the $90,000 mark after recent heavy losses, but while selling pressure eases, derivatives traders are largely betting on further declines.

Over 300 American families of October 7 attack victims have sued Binance, alleging the exchange knowingly facilitated over $1 billion in crypto transactions for Hamas, Hezbollah, and other designated terrorist organizations.

Analyst Kaleo suggests the market is bottoming out, drawing parallels to the 2020 Covid-era crash. He anticipates a potential ‘Santa Rally’ for Bitcoin and stocks if the pattern repeats.

Over one million Dutch investors can now directly invest in major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP through DEGIRO, the Netherlands’ largest investment platform. This integration blurs the line between traditional and crypto investments, potentially bringing a new wave of long-term investors into the market.