Michael Saylor Takes on Microsoft and ETF Options Smash Records

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Michael Saylor’s Bold Pitch and BlackRock’s Milestone

👋 Hey Crypto Enthusiasts! Big moves are shaking the Bitcoin world. Michael Saylor is pitching Bitcoin to Microsoft, and BlackRock's ETF options are smashing records. Let’s dive in!

💼 Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin Proposal to Microsoft

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, is taking Bitcoin advocacy to the next level. He’s set to present a three-minute pitch to Microsoft’s board of directors, urging them to consider Bitcoin as a treasury asset.

This opportunity arose after a shareholder proposal pushed Microsoft to evaluate Bitcoin’s potential for its balance sheet. Saylor, whose company holds over 252,220 BTC worth $16.8 billion, argues that Bitcoin can stabilize corporate value and protect against inflation.

• “It would make Microsoft’s stock less risky and more stable,” Saylor explained during a Twitter Space event.

Microsoft’s board, however, has recommended voting against the proposal, citing their ongoing evaluation of investment options, including Bitcoin. Despite this, Saylor’s advocacy is turning heads, especially as MicroStrategy’s stock has outperformed Microsoft’s by 313% this year. The final decision will be made on December 10, when shareholders vote on the proposal.

🚀 BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Options Shatter Records

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust made history on its first day of options trading. Nearly $1.9 billion in notional exposure was traded through 354,000 contracts - a staggering number compared to the $363 million achieved by the previous record-holder, BITO, on its first day.

This monumental trading activity helped drive Bitcoin to a new all-time high of $94,784. Analysts are calling this a turning point, as options trading thickens market liquidity, reduces volatility, and attracts more institutional players.

BlackRock isn’t alone. Options for Bitcoin ETFs by Bitwise and Grayscale are set to launch soon, signaling a broader shift in how institutional investors engage with Bitcoin.

💡 Why These Developments Matter

Saylor’s pitch to Microsoft reflects Bitcoin’s growing legitimacy as a corporate treasury asset. If successful, it could set a precedent for other tech giants to follow. Meanwhile, BlackRock’s record-breaking ETF options show just how much institutional demand for Bitcoin is growing.

Stay tuned - Bitcoin’s story is far from over.

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A 12-Year-Old Rug Pulls the Crypto World: The Story of Quant 😂 

In a wild turn of events, a 12-year-old shook the crypto space today by launching a meme coin called Quant using pump.fun.

The entire launch was live-streamed, but things took a drastic turn. As the token’s price surged, the young creator decided to do a rug pull, selling his holdings for $30,000 at a market cap of $600,000.

The crypto community was outraged and quickly stepped in to take control of the project. Their efforts led to a massive pump, pushing the coin’s market cap to a staggering $80 million. If the kid had held on instead of rug-pulling, his holdings could have been worth a jaw-dropping $4 million. The unexpected rise of Quant even led to exchanges like MEXC listing it for trading.

This is the kind of drama you can only find in the unpredictable world of crypto! 😂 

NEWS OVERVIEW
The Latest Crypto Headlines 📰 

Grayscale Adds Options to Bitcoin ETFs
Grayscale launches options trading for its Bitcoin ETFs, building on BlackRock’s record-breaking debut and boosting investor opportunities.

Marathon Digital Plans Big Bitcoin Buy
Marathon is raising $850M to pay off debt and buy more Bitcoin as prices hit new highs, betting on crypto's future.

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Breaks Records
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options debut hits $1.9B in trades, driving Bitcoin’s price to an all-time high of $93,900.

South Korea’s New Crypto Tax Coming in 2025
South Korea moves ahead with a 20% crypto tax but raises the exemption limit to make it easier for most investors.

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Lark Davis - Solana Still Worth It To Buy? Or Too Late? (20.11.2024 Summary)

Lark Davis explores whether Solana (SOL) remains a good investment as it approaches new all-time highs. At the time of recording, Solana’s price hovered near $245. The asset has seen a strong breakout this year, pushing past key resistance levels and nearing price discovery territory. Davis highlights that key technical indicators, such as RSI and MACD, suggest Solana still has significant upward momentum.

Solana’s fundamentals are driving its rise. It currently accounts for 45% of on-chain decentralized exchange (DEX) volume across all blockchains, surpassing Ethereum and all Layer 2s in metrics like monthly and 24-hour trading volumes. Meme coins within the Solana ecosystem, like BONK, are also contributing to its popularity. Davis describes Solana as the "darling of this cycle," akin to Ethereum’s role in previous cycles.

Using Fibonacci extensions, Davis outlines potential price targets for Solana this cycle:

• $400–$425 (short-term)

• $675–$700 (mid-term)

• $920–$1,100 (peak)

Achieving the $1,000+ target would require a market cap near $670 billion, which Davis admits is ambitious but not impossible given crypto’s speculative nature. He emphasizes that Solana’s current market cap has already reached a new high of $115 billion, reflecting increased coin supply since the last cycle.

For those looking for higher-risk, higher-reward plays, Davis suggests exploring Solana ecosystem projects like Jupiter and meme coins such as "WIF". While Solana offers a safer bet, ecosystem tokens may outperform during major price rallies.

Davis concludes that while Solana’s potential remains high, investors should watch for bearish MACD signals to time exits and consider diversifying into related assets for amplified gains.

Ivan On Tech - BITCOIN: UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!! (100k is very close) (20.11.2024 Summary)

Ivan on Tech dives into Bitcoin's explosive growth as it nears $100,000, describing the current market as a mix of unprecedented institutional momentum and global FOMO. Bitcoin has broken through resistance levels and trades at $93,500, pushing toward unexplored price territory. Ivan emphasizes that recent developments make $100,000 not just possible, but imminent.

Key fundamentals driving Bitcoin's surge include:

• Institutional Adoption: BlackRock and VanEck are pushing for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve, marking a shift in perception toward Bitcoin as a global asset.
  

• Sovereign Wealth Funds: While countries like Norway have dipped into crypto, major players such as Qatar and the UAE remain on the sidelines. Ivan predicts that once these funds start accumulating Bitcoin, other nations will rush to follow, potentially propelling Bitcoin to $1 million.
  

• Tether Printing: A $1 billion Tether issuance signals fresh liquidity entering the market, which Ivan dubs the “100K print.”

Ivan highlights the importance of timing in this parabolic market. Breaking $100,000 could result in Bitcoin "teleporting" to new highs, with $150,000 and beyond possible in rapid succession. However, he advises caution as the cycle matures, with summer 2025 likely marking the peak of this rally.

The broader crypto market is also buzzing:

• Solana and Cardano: While Solana takes a breather, Cardano is surging, up 52% weekly.

• Memecoins: Ivan jokes about the absurdity of projects like a 10-year-old's scam token unexpectedly pumping post-exit.

• Altcoin Ecosystems: Projects like Lisk, OriginTrail, and gaming tokens are rallying, supported by technological upgrades and ecosystem growth.

Ivan concludes by celebrating the market's energy and encouraging viewers to stay informed, manage risks, and capitalize on this historic moment in crypto. With Bitcoin's trajectory accelerating, Ivan believes the best is yet to come.

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