On December 5, Bitcoin went through a roller coaster plunge, shedding nearly $303 million in long positions within minutes as its price briefly dropped below $93,000, only to stage a swift rebound, according to Cointelegraph.
Bitcoin is currently priced at $96,927 with a 1.17% decrease in the past 24 hours, while Ethereum trades at $3,785, down -1.39% over the same period. The futures market remains balanced, with a 50% long and 50% short position ratio. The Fear and Greed Index, a key measure of market sentiment, decreased from 84 (Extreme Greed) yesterday to 72 (Greed) today. President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of pro-crypto advocate David Sacks to lead the U.S. government’s department of AI and Crypto signaling a potential shift toward more favorable regulations. Bitcoin crossed $100,000 for the first time on December 4, 2024 and MicroStrategy earned $16.8 billion in unrealized profits due to its bold Bitcoin investment strategy. Simultaneously Base recorded 8.8 million daily transactions and reached $3.6 billion in Total Value Locked (TVL). This article explores these milestones in detail.
What’s Trending in the Crypto Community?
- Donald Trump posted a message on Truth Social celebrating Bitcoin breaking $100,000, quoting“CONGRATULATIONS BITCOINERS!!! $100,000!!! YOU’RE WELCOME!!! Together, we will Make America Great Again!”.
- The total market value (TVL) of stablecoins surpassed $200 billion, hitting a record high.
- MicroStrategy earned $16.8 billion in unrealized profits amid BTC breaking all time highs and crossing $100,000.
Crypto Fear & Greed Index | Source: Alternative.me
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BTC’s Sudden 5% Price Drop and Recovery Caused $303M Longs to Liquidate
Source: TradingView
Bitcoin’s price dropped 5.47% on December 5, 2024 falling from $98,338 to $92,957 in just five minutes between 10:23 am UTC and 10:28 am UTC. The drop wiped out $303.48 million in long positions within one hour contributing to $404 million liquidated in total over 24 hours. During the decline Bitcoin’s market capitalization fell by $200 billion briefly dropping below $1.92 trillion. Bitcoin rebounded to $96,410 shortly after stabilizing but stayed below its earlier peak of $98,338 and far from its all-time high of $104,000 reached one day earlier. Trading volumes surged to $21 billion during this period reflecting the market's heightened activity. The sharp correction underscored Bitcoin’s volatility but its recovery within minutes highlighted the asset's enduring resilience.
MicroStrategy Gains $16.8 Billion Profit from Bitcoin’s Surge to $100K
Source: KuCoin December 4th BTC/USDT Chart 24Hrs
Bitcoin reached $100,000 yesterday driving a $16.8 billion unrealized profit for MicroStrategy. The company holds 402,100 Bitcoin purchased at an average price of $58,263 per coin. Its total acquisition cost was $23.4 billion. The current market value of its holdings has surged to $40.2 billion.
MicroStrategy financed these acquisitions using tens of billions in convertible stock offerings and corporate debt. Shareholders saw a 38.7% yield in November based on a method that divides Bitcoin holdings by total shares. This excludes obligations like debt conversion thresholds.
Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy now has a personal fortune of $9.2 billion.
MicroStrategy’s market cap stands at $86 billion, more than double the $38.2 billion value of its Bitcoin. The stock price rose 480 % in 2024. Between November 18 and 24 the company purchased $5.4 billion worth of Bitcoin at $97862 per coin. Between November 25 and December 1 it bought 15400 Bitcoin for $1.5 billion.
Source: MSTR Tracker
MicroStrategy plans to raise $42 billion to acquire more Bitcoin. It seeks inclusion in the NASDAQ 100 index with a decision on December 13 and official listing on December 20 if approved.
Base Reaches All Time High at 8.8 Million Daily Transactions and $3.6 Billion TVL
Source: GrowThePie | The Block
Base recorded 8.8 million daily transactions surpassing Arbitrum at 2.5 million and Optimism at 900,000. This positions Base as the leader in optimistic rollup networks. Base’s Total Value Locked reached $3.6 billion supported by $227 million in net inflows over seven days ending November 28. Solana reported $71 million in net inflows during the same period. Network fees on Base hit $766000 on November 28 the highest in three months. The Virtuals platform drives this activity. Virtuals enables users to create co-own and monetize AI agents across gaming entertainment and social media. AIXBT and LUNA are leading projects within this ecosystem.
Freysa AI attracted attention with its unique challenge. Freysa was programmed to resist monetary extraction but a user bypassed this and withdrew $47000 worth of cryptocurrency. The event drew 195 participants and 482 attempts. Query fees were incrementally introduced during the challenge creating a revenue model for AI-crypto interactions.
Donald Trump Appoints David Sacks to Lead AI and Crypto in the US
David Sacks, former CEO of Yammer, speaks during Day 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S., July 15, 2024. Source: REUTERS
President-elect Donald Trump appointed David Sacks to oversee artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency policy. Sacks founder of Yammer and former PayPal COO will serve as the AI and Crypto Czar.
“In this important role, David will guide policy for the Administration in Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, two areas critical to the future of American competitiveness,” said Trump’s announcement on Truth Social.
Sacks will lead efforts to develop a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry. He will also chair the Presidential Council of Advisors for Science and Technology. Trump highlighted the importance of AI and cryptocurrency for U.S. competitiveness.
The pro-crypto stance of Trump’s administration includes key appointments. Former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins will assume leadership in January signaling a shift in regulatory direction.
Conclusion
Bitcoin’s climb to $100,000 MicroStrategy’s $16.8 billion profit Base’s 8.8 million transactions and Trump’s focus on AI and crypto show the rapid evolution of digital assets. These developments highlight the power of strategic investments and the potential of blockchain and AI integration. MicroStrategy’s bold moves illustrate how cryptocurrency can generate massive profits. Base’s innovative network activity demonstrates Layer 2 scalability. Trump’s appointments suggest a pro-crypto regulatory shift. These trends will continue shaping the future of finance and technology.
