👀ETF Options Drive Bitcoin ATH

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Bitcoin is again posting new all-time highs following the launch of Bitcoin ETF options. Options for BlackRock’s IBIT ETF drove nearly $1.9 billion worth of notional exposure on their debut.

Microstrategy’s Bitcoin buying spree continues, making the firm a major beneficiary from the BTC rally. The price of MSTR stock is up 25% since announcing a $4.6 billion BTC buy on Nov. 18.

Coinbase will delist Wrapped Bitcoin next month. The move follows WBTC’s corporate restructure and Coinbase launching cbBTC.

Also, Starknet adoption picks up, Elixir targets BUIDL liquidity with DeFi yield, AI tokens bounce back, and Polter Finance’s TVL gets obliterated by exploit.

✍️ In today’s newsletter:

BTC tests $95,000
Microstrategy surges amid Bitcoin rally
Coinbase to ditch Wrapped Bitcoin support
StarkNet transactions a revenue soar
Elixir targets RWAs with deUSD yield
AI tokens return to contention
Polter Finance devastated by flashloan attack

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🚀Bitcoin Hits Another Record High of $94,900

The launch of options on spot Bitcoin ETFs has propelled BTC to new all-time highs, with Bitcoin tagging roughly $94,900 earlier today. During the debut day of trade, options on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF drove $1.9 billion worth of notional volume, with calls making up nearly four times the volume of puts.

⬆️Microstrategy Stock Soars After Buying $4.6 Billion Worth of Bitcoin

Microstrategy shares continue to rally alongside Bitcoin, with the price of MSTR up 25% since the company announced its latest $4.6 billion BTC buy on Nov 18. MSTR is up 500% year-to-date, with the company now holding $30 billion worth of BTC.

🚫Coinbase to Delist Wrapped Bitcoin In December

Coinbase announced it will suspend trading for Wrapped Bitcoin next month after a company review found that WBTC no longer meets its listing standards. The move comes after Wrapped Bitcoin’s controversial corporate restructuring in October, and Coinbase launching cbBTC in September.

📊StarkNet Activity Hits Highest Level Since March

Activity on the Starknet Layer 2 soared to its highest level in close to eight months. Starknet’s transaction count jumped to 800,000 last week, while revenue is up 557% over the past 30 days.

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