Citibank presents its “bull case” for Bitcoin, but also cautions of risksThe crypto market cap is $1.50T, a 0.21% decrease over the last day.
Author: Shaurya Malwa US bank Citibank said that macro conditions have created a “tipping point” for the world’s largest crypto asset. Citibank analysts said Bitcoin is poised to become the world’s “currency of choice” for global trade and that the asset has reached its “tipping point,” as per a research report to clients on Monday. Ad 📈 Earn 8% APY on Bitcoin & 9 more crypto assets and 12% on Fiat & Stablecoins. Compounding interest, paid out daily. 🔥 Trending Sectors
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